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The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50 % recycled fibers , FOREWORD READ FIRST � THEN DRIVE SAFELY including 10 % post - consumer fibers . Before driving your vehicle please read this Own - Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE er � s Manual carefully . This will ensure familiarity owners . This vehicle is delivered to you with This vehicle should not be modified . with controls and maintenance requirements , as - confidence . It was produced using the latest Modification could affect its techniques and strict quality control . sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle . performance , safety or durability , and This manual was prepared to help you under - may even violate governmental WARNING stand the operation and maintenance of your regulations . In addition , damage or per - vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles ( kilome - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE - formance problems resulting from ters ) of driving pleasure . Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY ! modifications may not be covered un - manual before operating your vehicle . Follow these important driving rules to der NISSAN warranties . A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and complete trip for explains details about the warranties cov - you and your passengers ! ering your vehicle . The � NISSAN Service c NEVER drive under the influence of al - and Maintenance Guide � explains details cohol or drugs . about maintaining and servicing your ve - c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits hicle . Additionally , a separate Customer and never drive too fast for conditions . Care / Lemon Law Booklet ( U.S . only ) will explain how to resolve any concerns you c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro - may have with your vehicle , as well as priate child restraint systems . Preteen clarify your rights under your state � s lemon children should be seated in the rear law . seat . Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle c ALWAYS provide information about the best . When you require any service or have any proper use of vehicle safety features to questions , they will be glad to assist you with the all occupants of the vehicle . extensive resources available to them . c ALWAYS review this owner � s manual for important safety information . Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50 % recycled fibers , WHEN READING THE MANUAL including 10 % post - consumer fibers . This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 available on this model . Therefore , you may find WARNING some information that does not apply to your vehicle . WARNING All information , specifications and illustrations in Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , this manual are those in effect at the time of and certain vehicle components contain printing . NISSAN reserves the right to change or emit chemicals known to the State of specifications or design without notice and with - California to cause cancer and birth de - out obligation . fects or other reproductive harm . In addi - tion , certain fluids contained in vehicles IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT and certain products of component wear THIS MANUAL contain or emit chemicals known to the You will see various symbols in this manual . They State of California to cause cancer and are used in the following ways : birth defects or other reproductive harm . APD1005 If you see this symbol , it means � Do not do this � WARNING or � Do not let this happen . � This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury . To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra - risk , the procedures must be followed tion , it means the arrow points to the front of the precisely . ' 2003 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA , INC . vehicle . GARDENA , CALIFORNIA CAUTION All rights reserved . No part of this Owner � s Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these This is used to indicate the presence of a Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval indicate movement or action . hazard that could cause minor or moder - system , or transmitted in any form , or by any ate personal injury or damage to your ve - means , electronic , mechanical , photocopying , hicle . To avoid or reduce the risk , the pro - recording or otherwise , without the prior written Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these cedures must be followed carefully . permission of Nissan North America , Inc . , Gar - call attention to an item in the illustration . dena , California . Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and ticom - ncyn - - ss , puters in automobiles , and has led the industryensyomo improving both performance and fuel efeffici through new engine designs and the use oh thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight . T cnt pany has also developed ways to build quality i is vehicles at each stage of the production proce both through extensive use of automation and t � hat most importantly � through an awareness are the central element in quality control . people From the time the parts arrived from our viaonsupplierssburtrse until you took delivery of your new NISSAN , dozet of checks were made to ensure that only the bes jothfoha was being done in producing and delivering leyermt vehicle . NISSAN also takes great care to ensur when you take your NISSAN to your rdeafor maintenance , the service technician will spe WFW0002 work according to the quality standard tha h Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication rtoal - sm styling design at Nissan Design America , Inc . in San been established by NISSAN . produce the finest in safe , reliable and heconomicucae Diego , California , and engineering at Nissan Tech - transportation . Your vehicle is the product of a sct Safety has also been built into your NISSAN . As youtyn - t.u nical Center North America in Farmington Hills , cessful worldwide company that manufacturess know , seat belts are an integral part of the safeeenyo Michigan . Additionally , NISSAN employs more than and trucks in over 17 countries and distribute systems that will help protect you and your ipassde 21,000 people throughout the United States , in 170 nations . gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accm Canada , and Mexico . An additional 60,000 people We urge you to use the seat belts every ti work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufacturedind - stdne drive the vehicle . across North America . by Nissan Motor Co . , Ltd . which was rfoundedorleani Tokyo , Japan in 1933 , and NISSAN affiliates wlarg The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re - r , - d NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the wide , collectively growing to become the . fifthcarsma flects our major goal : to provide you , our customeann Canadian economy . Nissan Canada Inc . , its suppli - automaker in the world . In addition toucks , cts with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsmld ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately trucks , NISSAN also makes forklift ptrrodu ship � a product that we can be proud to bui a 4,500 people . These include company employees engines , boats and other diversified you can be proud to own . and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada . NISSAN has made a substantial and growing lin - ntnesn - e In addition , many Canadians work for companies vestment in North America . NISSAN � s commitmes that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma - is over $ 6 billion dollars in capital investment i terials and services ranging from the operation of facilities across the continent . Some of the hfacilitiaic port facilities and transportation services , to the include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Ce supply of lubricants , parts and accessories . ton , Mississippi and in Smyrna , Tennessee , v Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES . . . Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs . Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns . Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs . However , if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at : dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information : For U.S . mainland and Alaska customers provide NISSAN directly with comments or ques - � Your name , address , and telephone number Nissan North America , Inc . tions , please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Consumer Affairs Department Department using our toll - free number : � Vehicle identification number ( attached to the P.O . Box 191 top of the instrument panel on the driver � s For U.S . mainland and Alaska customers Gardena , California 90248 - 0191 side ) 1 - 800 - NISSAN - 1 For Hawaii customers ( 1 - 800 - 647 - 7261 ) � Date of purchase Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii For Hawaii customers 2880 Kilihau St . � Current odometer reading 1 - 808 - 836 - 0888 ( Oahu Number ) Honolulu , Hawaii 96819 � Your NISSAN dealer � s name For Canadian customers For Canadian customers � Your comments or questions 1 - 800 - 387 - 0122 Nissan Canada Inc . 5290 Orbitor Drive OR Mississauga , Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle . Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Illustrated table of contents Table of 0 Contents Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre - driving checks and adjustments 3 Heater , air conditioner and audio systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Maintenance and do - it - yourself 8 Technical and consumer information 9 Index 10
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0 Illustrated table of contents Airbags , seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 2 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 6 Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 3 Engine compartment locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 8 Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 4 Warning / indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 10 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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AIRBAGS , SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1 . Supplemental front impact air bags ( P . 1 - 8 ) 2 . Supplemental curtain side - impact air bag ( if so equipped ) ( P . 1 - 8 ) 3 . Front head restraint ( P . 1 - 7 ) 4 . Rear seat belts ( P . 1 - 22 ) 5 . Top tether anchor point ( P . 1 - 38 ) 6 . Rear head restraint ( P . 1 - 7 ) 7 . LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) ( P . 1 - 37 ) 8 . Supplemental side impact air bag ( if so equipped ) ( P . 1 - 8 ) 9 . Front seat belts ( P . 1 - 22 ) 10 . Seat belt pretensioners ( P . 1 - 19 ) 11 . Seats ( P . 1 - 2 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0025 0 - 2 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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EXTERIOR FRONT 1 . Engine hood ( P . 3 - 10 ) 2 . Headlight and turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 18 ) 3 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 30 ) 4 . Windshield wiper and washer switch ( P . 2 - 16 ) 5 . Windshield ( P . 8 - 24 ) 6 . Power windows ( P . 2 - 32 ) 7 . Door locks , keyfob , keys ( P . 3 - 3 , 3 - 5 , 3 - 2 ) 8 . Mirrors ( P . 3 - 16 ) 9 . Tire pressure ( P . 9 - 11 ) 10 . Flat tire ( P . 6 - 2 ) 11 . Tire chains ( P . 8 - 40 ) 12 . Fog light switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 22 ) 13 . Tie down / towing hooks ( P . 6 - 11 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0024 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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EXTERIOR REAR 1 . Rear window defroster switch ( P . 2 - 17 ) 2 . Trunk lid ( P . 3 - 11 ) 3 . Vehicle loading ( P . 9 - 12 ) 4 . Interior trunk lid release ( P . 3 - 12 ) 5 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 30 ) 6 . Fuel filler cap , fuel recommendation ( P . 3 - 13 , P . 9 - 23 ) 7 . Fuel filler lid ( P . 3 - 13 ) 8 . Child safety locks ( P . 3 - 5 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0023 0 - 4 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 29 ) 2 . Automatic anti - glare inside mirror ( P . 3 - 16 ) 3 . Sun visors ( P . 3 - 15 ) 4 . Interior lights , illuminated entry ( P . 2 - 36 ) 5 . Front seat ( P . 1 - 2 ) 6 . Sunroof ( P . 2 - 34 ) 7 . Interior trunk access ( P . 1 - 6 8 . Rear seat ( P . 1 - 6 ) 9 . Front console ( P . 2 - 29 ) 10 . Front cup holders ( P . 2 - 28 ) 11 . Park brake , parking on hills ( P . 5 - 12 , P . 5 - 15 ) 12 . HomeLinkT ( P . 2 - 38 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0026 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 . Headlight and turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 18 ) 2 . Meters and gauges ( P . 2 - 3 ) 3 . Windshield wiper / washer switch ( P . 2 - 16 ) 4 . Center ventilators ( P . 4 - 2 ) 5 . Audio system controls ( P . 4 - 14 ) 6 . Front passenger supplemental air bag ( P . 1 - 8 ) 7 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 29 ) 8 . Heater and air conditioner ( manual ) ( P . 4 - 10 ) 9 . Hazard warning flasher switch ( P . 2 - 23 ) 10 . Power outlet ( P . 2 - 26 ) 11 . Rear window defroster switch ( manual ) ( P . 2 - 17 ) 12 . Cruise control main / set switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 5 - 12 ) 13 . Driver supplemental air bag ( P . 1 - 8 ) 14 . Steering wheel switch for audio control ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 29 ) 15 . Tilt / telescopic steering wheel controls ( P . 3 - 14 ) 16 . Traction control system ( TCS ) off switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 25 ) 17 . Instrument brightness control ( P . 2 - 21 ) WIC0605 0 - 6 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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18 . Outside mirror remote control ( P . 3 - 17 ) 19 . Front defroster switch ( automatic ) ( P . 4 - 10 ) 20 . Heater and air conditioner ( automatic ) ( P . 4 - 10 ) 21 . Rear window defroster switch ( automatic ) ( P . 2 - 17 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . Illustrated table of contents 0 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS QR25DE engine 1 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 14 ) 2 . Spark plug caps ( P . 8 - 19 ) 3 . Brake fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 15 ) 4 . Clutch fluid reservoir ( M / T model ) ( P . 8 - 15 ) 5 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 20 ) 6 . Battery ( P . 8 - 17 ) 7 . Fuse / fusible link box ( P . 8 - 26 ) 8 . Transmission dipstick ( A / T models ) ( P . 8 - 13 ) 9 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 9 ) 10 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 8 ) 11 . Fuse block ( P . 8 - 26 ) 12 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 16 ) 13 . Coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 8 ) 14 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 9 ) NOTE : Engine cover removed for clarity . See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LDI0073 0 - 8 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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VQ35DE engine 1 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 14 ) 2 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 9 ) 3 . Brake fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 15 ) 4 . Clutch fluid reservoir ( M / T model ) ( P . 8 - 15 ) 5 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 20 ) 6 . Battery ( P . 8 - 17 ) 7 . Fuse / fusible link box ( P . 8 - 26 ) 8 . Transmission dipstick ( A / T models ) ( P . 8 - 13 ) 9 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 9 ) 10 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 8 ) 11 . Fuse block ( P . 8 - 26 ) 12 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 16 ) 13 . Coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 8 ) NOTE : Engine cover removed for clarity . See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WDI0400 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WARNING / INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page Warning Name Page light light light 5 - 4 Low windshield 2 - 11 Automatic Anti - lock brake 2 - 9 washer fluid transmission warning light or warning light position indica - ( if so equipped ) tor light ( A / T 2 - 11 Seat belt warn - models ) ing light and Brake warning 2 - 10 5 - 12 CRUISE main chime light or switch indicator 1 - 20 Supplemental light ( if so air bag warning equipped ) Charge warning 2 - 10 light light 5 - 12 Cruise SET Trunk lid open 2 - 11 switch indicator Door open 2 - 10 warning light light ( if so warning light equipped ) 2 - 10 Engine oil pres - 2 - 12 High beam in - sure warning dicator light light ( blue ) Low fuel warn - 2 - 10 ing light 0 - 10 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Indicator Name Page light Malfunction 2 - 12 indicator lamp ( MIL ) 2 - 12 Slip indicator light ( if so equipped ) 2 - 13 Traction control system off indi - cator light ( if so equipped ) 2 - 13 Turn signal / hazard indicator lights Illustrated table of contents 0 - 11 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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1 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 25 Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Injured persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 25 Front power seat adjustment ( if so equipped Three - point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 26 for driver � s seat ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 29 Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 29 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 30 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 30 Precautions on supplemental restraint Installation on rear seat center or outboard system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8 positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 32 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 20 LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 20 CHildren ) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 37 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 22 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 38 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 22 Installation on front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 39 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 24 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X
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SEATS FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING c Do not adjust the driver � s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation . The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of con - trol of the vehicle . c After adjustment , gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked . ARS1152 c For the most effective protection when WARNING the vehicle is in motion , the seat should c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright . Always sit well back in the the seatback is reclined . This can be seat and adjust the seat properly . See dangerous . The shoulder belt will not � Precautions on Seat Belt Usage � later be against your body . In an accident , in this section . 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 . 1 - 2 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WARNING After adjustment , gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked . WRS0175 WRS0176 Forward and backward Reclining Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback , pull the lever up and lean seat forward or backward to the desired position . back . To bring the seatback forward , pull the lever Release the lever to lock the seat in position . up and lean your body forward . Release the lever to lock the seatback in position . The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit ( see � Precautions on seat belt usage � later in this section ) . Also , the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WRS0131 WRS0163 Seat lifter ( if so equipped for driver � s FRONT POWER SEAT c Do not leave children unattended inside seat ) the vehicle . They could unknowingly ac - ADJUSTMENT ( if so equipped for tivate switches or controls and become driver � s seat ) Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of trapped in a window . Unattended chil - the seat cushion to the desired position . dren could become involved in serious WARNING accidents . c Do not adjust the driver � s seat while Operating tips driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation . The seat may move c The power seat motor has an auto - reset suddenly and could cause loss of con - overload protection circuit . If the motor trol of the vehicle . stops during operation , wait 30 seconds , then reactivate the switch . c Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off . This will discharge the battery . 1 - 4 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position . Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the de - sired angle is obtained . To bring the seatback forward again , move the switch forward and move your body forward . The seatback will move forward . The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help WRS0164 WRS0389 obtain proper seat belt fit ( see � Precautions on seat belt usage � later in this section ) . Also , the Seat lifter ( if so equipped for driver � s Lumbar support ( if so equipped for seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to seat ) driver � s seat ) rest when the vehicle is stopped . Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver . Move the lever forward or cushion . backward to adjust the seat lumbar area . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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1 Push down on the button on the rear parcel s c Closely supervise children when they shelf . are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the 2 Fold down the passenger side seatback . s trunk where they could be seriously in - jured . Keep the car locked , with the rear WARNING seatback and trunk lid securely latched c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo when not in use , and prevent children � s area or on the rear seat when it is in the access to car keys . fold - down position . Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci - dent or sudden stop . c 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 col - lision , unsecured cargo could cause personal injury . c When returning the seatbacks to the upright position , be certain they are completely secured in the latched posi - tion . If they are not completely secured , passengers may be injured in an acci - WRS0166 dent or sudden stop . FOLDING REAR SEAT Interior trunk access The trunk can be accessed from the passenger side of the rear seat for loading and unloading , as shown . 1 - 6 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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LRS0225 WRS0167 WRS0133 To fold down the driver side of the rear seat , reach1 Center armrest HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT through the opening and pull on the strap s Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal . To raise the head restraint , pull it up . To lower , located behind the seat . push and hold the lock knob and push the head The rear seats can be locked using the master restraint down . key to prevent unauthorized access . The valet key cannot be used to lock or unlock the release WARNING button . For more information on keys , refer to Head restraints should be adjusted prop - � Keys � in the � Pre - driving checks and adjust - erly as they may provide significant pro - ments � section of this manual . tection against injury in an accident . Do not remove them . Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM These supplemental restraint systems are de - PRECAUTIONS ON signed to supplement the crash protection pro - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT vided by the driver and front passenger seat belts SYSTEM and are not a substitute for them . Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occu - This Supplemental Restraint System ( SRS ) sec - pant seated a suitable distance away from the tion contains important information concerning steering wheel , instrument panel and door finish - the driver and passenger supplemental front air ers . ( See � Seat belts � later in this section for bags , supplemental side air bags , curtain side - instructions and precautions on seat belt usage . ) impact air bags and pre - tensioner seat belts . The supplemental air bags operate only Supplemental front impact air bag system : when the ignition switch is in the ON or This system can help cushion the impact force to START position . the head and chest of the driver and front pas - senger in certain frontal collisions . After turning the ignition key to the ON position , the supplemental air bag warning WRS0134 Supplemental side - impact air bag system light illuminates . The supplemental air bag ( if so equipped ) : This system can help cushion Adjust the head restraint so the center is level warning light will turn off after about 7 the impact force to the head and the chest area of with the center of your ears . seconds if the system is operational . the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions . The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted . Supplemental curtain side - impact air bag system ( if so equipped ) : 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 . The curtain side - impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted . 1 - 8 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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c The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened . The air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and then inflates the air bags based on belt usage . Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident . c Keep hands on the outside of the steer - ing wheel . Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates . WRS0031 c The seat belts and the supplemental WARNING front air bags are most effective when c The supplemental front air bags ordi - you are sitting well back and upright in narily will not inflate in the event of a the seat . The front air bags inflate with side impact , rear impact , rollover , or great force . If you are unrestrained , lower severity frontal collision . Always leaning forward , sitting sideways or out wear your seat belts to help reduce the of position in any way , you are at risk or severity of injury in various kinds greater risk of injury or death in a crash . of accidents . You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental 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 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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ARS1133 ARS1041 WARNING c 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 . 1 - 10 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 11 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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ARS1045 ARS1046 SSS0101 WARNING WARNING c Children may be severely injured or Supplemental side air bag and curtain killed when the supplemental front air side - impact air bag ( if so equipped ) : bags , side air bags or curtain side - c The supplemental side air bag and cur - impact air bags inflate if they are not tain side - impact air bag ordinarily will properly restrained . Pre - teens and chil - not inflate in the event of a frontal im - dren should be properly restrained in pact , rear impact , rollover or lower se - the rear seat , if possible . verity side collision . Always wear your c Never install a rear - facing child re - seat belts to help reduce the risk or straint in the front seat . An inflating severity of injury in various kinds of supplemental front air bag could seri - accidents . ously injure or kill your child . See � Child restraints � later in this section for details . 1 - 12 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WARNING c The seat belts , the supplemental side air bags and curtain side - impact air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat . The side air bag and curtain side - impact 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 out - board seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door . SSS0188 WRS0032 Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous WARNING illustrations . c 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 always be properly restrained . Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations . c Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks . They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 13 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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SSS0159 SSS0162 1 - 14 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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9 . SRS curtain side - impact air bag ( left ) ( if so equipped ) 10 . Seat belt buckle switches Supplemental front air bag system The driver supplemental front air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel . The passenger supplemental front air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box . These systems are designed to meet optional certification requirements under U.S . regulations . They are also permitted in Canada . The optional certification allows the front air bags to be de - signed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than previously . However , all of the information , cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed . The supplemental front air bag system is de - signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli - sions , although it may inflate if the forces in an - other type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact . It may not inflate in WRS0168 certain frontal collisions . Vehicle damage ( or lack 4 . Satellite sensors 1 . SRS curtain side - impact air bag ( right ) of it ) is not always an indication of proper supple - 5 . Seat belt pre - tensioner retractor ( if so equipped ) mental front air bag system operation . 6 . Diagnosis sensor unit 2 . Supplemental side air bag modules ( if The supplemental air bag system has dual stage 7 . Supplemental front air bag modules so equipped ) inflators for both the driver and passenger air 8 . Crash zone sensor 3 . SRS curtain side - impact air bag mod - bags . The system monitors information from the ule ( if so equipped ) crash zone sensor , the diagnosis sensor unit and Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 15 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat occupants . Because of this , the force of the front c No unauthorized changes should be belts are fastened . Inflator operation is based on air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if made to any components or wiring of the severity of a collision and whether the seat the occupant is too close to , or is against , the the supplemental air bag system . This is belts are being used . Only one front air bag may front air bag module during inflation . to prevent accidental inflation of the inflate in a crash , depending on the crash severity supplemental air bag or damage to the The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision . and whether the front occupants are belted or supplemental air bag system . The supplemental front air bags operate unbelted . This does not indicate improper perfor - c Do not make unauthorized changes to only when the ignition switch is in the ON mance of the system . If you have any questions your vehicle � s electrical system , sus - or START position . about the performance of your air bag system , pension system or front end structure . please contact your NISSAN dealer . This could affect proper operation of After turning the ignition key to the ON the supplemental front air bag system . position , the supplemental air bag warning When the supplemental front air bag inflates , a light illuminates . The supplemental air bag fairly loud noise may be heard , followed by the c Tampering with the supplemental front warning light will turn off after about 7 release of smoke . This smoke is not harmful and air bag system may result in serious seconds if the system is operational . does not indicate a fire . Care should be taken to personal injury . Tampering includes not inhale it , as it may cause irritation and chok - changes to the steering wheel and the WARNING ing . Those with a history of a breathing condition instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad should get fresh air promptly . c Do not place any objects on the steer - and above the instrument panel or by ing wheel pad or on the instrument Supplemental front air bags , along with the use of installing additional trim material panel . Also , do not place any objects seat belts , help to cushion the impact force on around the air bag system . between any occupant and the steering the face and chest of the front occupants . They wheel or instrument panel . Such ob - can help save lives and reduce serious injuries . jects may become dangerous projec - However , an inflating front air bag may cause tiles and cause injury if the supplemen - facial abrasions or other injuries . Front air bags tal front air bag inflates . do not provide restraint to the lower body . c Immediately after inflation , several Seat belts should be correctly worn and the front air bag system components will be driver and passenger seated upright as far as hot . Do not touch them ; you may se - practical away from the steering wheel or instru - verely burn yourself . ment panel . The supplemental front air bags in - flate quickly in order to help protect the front 1 - 16 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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severity side collisions , although they may inflate c Work on and around the supplemental if the forces in another type of collision are similar front air bag system should be done by to those of a higher severity side impact . They are a NISSAN dealer . Installation of electri - designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle cal equipment should also be done by a is impacted . They may not inflate in certain side NISSAN dealer . The Supplemental Re - collisions . straint System ( SRS ) wiring should not be modified or disconnected . Unautho - Vehicle damage ( or lack of it ) is not always an rized electrical test equipment and indication of proper supplemental side air bag probing devices should not be used on and curtain side - impact air bag operation . the air bag system . When the supplemental side air bag and curtain c A cracked windshield should be re - side - impact air bag inflate , a fairly loud noise may placed immediately by a qualified re - be heard , followed by release of smoke . This pair facility . A cracked windshield could smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire . affect inflation of the supplemental air LRS0105 Care should be taken not to inhale it , as it may bag system . Supplemental side - impact air bag and cause irritation and choking . Those with a history c The SRS wiring harness connectors are of a breathing condition should get fresh air curtain side - impact air bags system ( if yellow and orange for easy promptly . so equipped ) identification . Supplemental side air bags , along with the use of The supplemental side - impact air bags are lo - When selling your vehicle , we request that you seat belts , help to cushion the impact force on cated in the outside of the seatback of the front inform the buyer about the supplemental front air the chest of the front occupants . Curtain side - bag system and guide the buyer to the appropri - seats . The supplemental curtain side - impact air impact air bags help to cushion the impact force ate sections in this Owner � s Manual . bags are located in the side roof rails . These to the head of occupants in the front and rear systems are designed to meet voluntary guide - outboard seating positions . They can help save lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out - of - lives and reduce serious injuries . However , an position occupants . However , all of the infor - inflating side air bag and curtain side - impact air mation , cautions and warnings in this bag may cause abrasions or other injuries . manual still apply and must be followed . Supplemental side air bags and curtain side - The supplemental side air bags and curtain side - impact air bags do not provide restraint to the impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher lower body . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 17 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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The seat belts should be correctly worn and the c Tampering with the supplemental side WARNING driver and passenger seated upright as far as air bag system may result in serious c Do not place any objects near the seat - practical away from the supplemental side air personal injury . For example , do not back of the front seats . Also , do not bag . Rear seat passengers should be seated as change the front seats by placing mate - place any objects ( an umbrella , bag , far away as practical from the door finishers and rial near the seatback or by installing etc . ) between the front door finisher side roof rails . The side air bags and curtain additional trim material , such as seat and the front seat . Such objects may side - impact air bag inflate quickly in order to help covers , around the side air bag . become dangerous projectiles and protect the front occupants . Because of this , the c Work around and on the side air bag cause injury if the supplemental side air force of the side air bag and curtain side - impact and curtain side - impact air bag system bag inflates . air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if should be done by a NISSAN dealer . c Right after inflation , several side air bag the occupant is too close to , or is against , these Installation of electrical equipment and curtain side - impact air bag system air bag modules during inflation . The side air bag should also be done by a NISSAN components will be hot . Do not touch and curtain side - impact air bag will deflate dealer . The SRS wiring harnesses * them ; you may severely burn yourself . quickly after the collision is over . should not be modified or discon - nected . Unauthorized electrical test c No unauthorized changes should be The supplemental side air bags and curtain equipment and probing devices should made to any components or wiring of side - impact air bags operate only when the not be used on the side air bag system . the side air bag and curtain side - impact ignition switch is in the ON or START posi - air bag system . This is to prevent acci - tions . * The SRS wiring harness connectors are dental inflation of the side air bag and yellow and orange for easy identification . curtain side - impact air bag or damage After turning the ignition key to the ON to the side air bag and curtain side - position , the supplemental air bag warning When selling your vehicle , we request that you impact air bag system . light illuminates . The supplemental air bag inform the buyer about the supplemental side air warning light will turn off after about 7 bag and curtain side - impact air bag system and c Do not make unauthorized changes to seconds if the system is operational . your vehicle � s electrical system , sus - guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this pension system or side panel . This Owner � s Manual . could affect proper operation of the supplemental side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag system . 1 - 18 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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When the pre - tensioner seat belt activates , Pre - tensioner seat belt system ( For c Work around and on the pre - tensioner smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard . system should be done by a NISSAN front seats ) This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a dealer . Installation of electrical equip - fire . Care should be taken not to inhale it , as it may ment should also be done by a NISSAN WARNING cause irritation and choking . Those with a history dealer . Unauthorized electrical test of a breathing condition should get fresh air c The pre - tensioner seat belt cannot be equipment and probing devices should promptly . reused after activation . It must be re - not be used on the pre - tensioner seat placed together with the retractor and belt system . If any abnormality occurs in the pre - tensioner buckle as a unit . system , the supplemental air bag warning c If you need to dispose of the pre - c If the vehicle becomes involved in a light will not come on , will flash intermit - tensioner or scrap the vehicle , contact a frontal collision but the pre - tensioner is tently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on NISSAN dealer . Correct pre - tensioner not activated , be sure to have the pre - after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or disposal procedures are set forth in the tensioner system checked and , if nec - START position . In this case , the pre - tensioner appropriate NISSAN Service Manual . essary , replaced by your NISSAN seat belt may not function properly . They must be Incorrect disposal procedures could dealer . checked and repaired . Take your vehicle to the cause personal injury . nearest NISSAN dealer . c No unauthorized changes should be The front seat pre - tensioner seat belt system made to any components or wiring of When selling your vehicle , we request that you activates in conjunction with the supplemental air the pre - tensioner seat belt system . This inform the buyer about the pre - tensioner seat belt bag systems . Working with the seat belt retrac - is to prevent accidental activation of system and guide the buyer to the appropriate tor , it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle the pre - tensioner seat belt or damage sections in this Owner � s Manual . becomes involved in certain types of collisions , to the pre - tensioner seat belt operation . helping to restrain front seat occupants . Tampering with the pre - tensioner seat belt system may result in serious per - The pre - tensioner is encased with the seat belt � s sonal injury . retractor . These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 19 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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When the ignition key is in the ON or START 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 supplemental front air bag , supplemental side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag ( if so equipped ) and pre - tensioner seat belt systems need servicing : c The supplemental air bag warning light re - mains on after approximately 7 seconds . c The supplemental air bag warning light WRS0390 LRS0100 flashes intermittently . 1 . SRS Air Bag Warning Labels SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG c The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all . SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WARNING LABELS Under these conditions , the supplemental front The supplemental air bag warning light , air bag , supplemental side air bags and curtain displaying in the instrument panel , moni - Warning labels about the supplemental front air side - impact air bag ( if so equipped ) or pre - bag systems are placed in the vehicle as shown tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag , tensioner seat belt systems may not operate in the illustration . supplemental side air bag and curtain side - properly . It must be checked and repaired . Take impact air bag ( if so equipped ) and pre - tensioner your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer . seat belt systems . The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the diag - nosis sensor unit , crash zone sensor , satellite sensors , front air bag modules , side air bag mod - ules , curtain side - impact air bag modules , pre - tensioner seat belts and all related wiring . 1 - 20 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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When maintenance work is required on the ve - c The supplemental front air bag , side air WARNING hicle , the supplemental front air bags , supple - bag and curtain side - impact air bag sys - If the supplemental air bag warning light mental side air bags , curtain side - impact air bags tems , and the pre - tensioner seat belt is on , it could mean that the supplemental ( if so equipped ) , pre - tensioner seat belts and system should be inspected by a front air bag , supplemental side air bag , related parts should be pointed out to the person NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to curtain side - impact air bag systems ( if so performing the maintenance . The ignition key the front end or side portion of the equipped ) and / or pre - tensioner seat belt should always be in the LOCK position when vehicle . systems will not operate in an accident . working under the hood or inside the vehicle . c If you need to dispose of the supple - Repair and replacement procedure mental air bag , pre - tensioner seat belt WARNING system or scrap the vehicle , contact a The supplemental front air bags , supplemental c Once a supplemental front air bag , NISSAN dealer . Correct supplemental side air bags , curtain side - impact air bags ( if so supplemental side air bag or curtain air bag and pre - tensioner seat belt sys - equipped ) and pre - tensioner seat belts are de - side - impact air bag has inflated , the air tem disposal procedures are set forth in signed to inflate on a one - time - only basis . As a bag module will not function again and the appropriate NISSAN Service reminder , unless it is damaged , the supplemental must be replaced . Additionally , if any of Manual . Incorrect disposal procedures air bag warning light remains illuminated after the supplemental front air bags inflate , could cause personal injury . inflation has occurred . Repair and replacement of the activated pre - tensioner seat belts these supplemental air bag systems should be must also be replaced . The air bag mod - done only by a NISSAN dealer . ule and pre - tensioner seat belt system should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer . The air bag module and pre - tensioner seat belt system cannot be repaired . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 21 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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SEAT BELTS SSS0136 Most U.S . states and Canadian provinces PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT or territories specify that seat belts be worn USAGE at all times when a vehicle is being driven . If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad - justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat , your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and / or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced . NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive , even if your seating position in - cludes a supplemental air bag . 1 - 22 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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SSS0134 SSS0016 WARNING WARNING c Every person who drives or rides in this c The seat belt should be properly ad - vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit . Failure to do so may times . Children should be properly re - reduce the effectiveness of the entire strained in the rear seat and , if appro - restraint system and increase the priate , in a child restraint . chance or severity of injury in an acci - dent . Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 23 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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c All seat belt assemblies , including re - c Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely tractors and attaching hardware , fastened to the proper buckle . should be inspected after any collision c Do not wear the seat belt inside out or by a NISSAN dealer . NISSAN recom - twisted . Doing so may reduce its mends that all seat belt assemblies in effectiveness . use during a collision be replaced un - c Do not allow more than one person to less the collision was minor and the use the same seat belt . belts show no damage and continue to operate properly . Seat belt assemblies c Never carry more people in the vehicle not in use during a collision should also than there are seat belts . be inspected and replaced if either c If the seat belt warning light glows con - damage or improper operation is noted . tinuously while the ignition is turned c All child restraints and attaching hard - ON with all doors closed and all seat ware should be inspected after any col - SSS0014 belts fastened , it may indicate a mal - lision . Always follow the restraint function in the system . Have the system manufacturer � s inspection instructions WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer . and replacement recommendations . c Always route the shoulder belt over c Once the pre - tensioner seat belt has The child restraints should be replaced your shoulder and across your chest . activated , it cannot be reused and must if they are damaged . Never run the belt behind your back , be replaced together with the retractor . under your arm or across your neck . The CHILD SAFETY See your NISSAN dealer . belt should be away from your face and c Removal and installation of the pre - Children need adults to help protect them . neck , but not falling off your shoulder . tensioner seat belt system components They need to be properly restrained . c Position the lap belt as low and snug as should be done by a NISSAN dealer . possible AROUND THE HIPS , NOT THE The proper restraint depends on the child � s size . WAIST . A lap belt worn too high could Generally , infants up to about 1 year and less increase the risk of internal injuries in than 20 pounds ( 9 kg ) should be placed in rear an accident . facing child restraints . Front facing child re - straints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints . 1 - 24 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Infants and small children WARNING WARNING NISSAN recommends that infants and small chil - Infants and children need special protec - Never let a child stand or kneel on any dren be placed in child restraints that comply with tion . The vehicle � s seat belts may not fit seat and do not allow a child in the cargo Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca - them properly . The shoulder belt may areas while the vehicle is moving . The come too close to the face or neck . The child could be seriously injured or killed in nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards . You lap belt may not fit over their small hip an accident or sudden stop . should choose a child restraint that fits your ve - bones . In an accident , an improperly fit - hicle and always follow the manufacturer � s in - PREGNANT WOMEN ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal structions for installation and use . injury . Always use appropriate child NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use Larger children restraints . seat belts . The seat belt should be worn snug , Children who are too large for child restraints and always position the lap belt as low as pos - All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or terri - should be seated and restrained by the seat belts sible around the hips , not the waist . Place the tories require the use of approved child restraints which are provided . shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your for infants and small children . See � Child Re - chest . Never run the lap / shoulder belt over your straints � later in this section . If the child � s seating position has a shoulder belt abdominal area . Contact your doctor for specific that fits close to the face or neck , the use of a In addition , there are many types of child re - recommendations . booster seat ( commercially available ) may help straints available for larger children which should overcome this . The booster seat should raise the be used for maximum protection . INJURED PERSONS child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi - NISSAN recommends that all pre - teens NISSAN recommends that injured persons use tioned across the top , middle portion of the and children be restrained in the rear seat . seat belts . Check with your doctor for specific shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips . The According to accident statistics , children recommendations . booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have are safer when properly restrained in the a label certifying that it complies with Federal rear seat than in the front seat . This is Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo - especially important because your vehicle tor Vehicle Safety Standards . Once the child has has a supplemental restraint system ( Air grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near bag system ) for the front passenger . See the face and neck , use the shoulder belt without � Supplemental restraint system � earlier in the booster seat . this section . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 25 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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THREE - POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR WARNING c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times . c 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 WRS0174 WRS0137 could also slide under the lap belt and Manual front seat shown 2 receive serious internal injuries . Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor s and insert the tongue into the buckle until Fastening the seat belts c For the most effective protection when you hear and feel the latch engage . the vehicle is in motion , the seat should 1 Adjust the seat . See � Seats � earlier in this s be upright . Always sit well back in the The retractor is designed to lock during a section . seat and adjust the seat belt properly . sudden stop or on impact . A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move , and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat . 1 - 26 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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When automatic locking mode is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted . Once retracted , the seat belt is in the emergency locking mode . See � Child restraints � later in this section for more information . The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation . During normal seat belt use by a passen - ger , the locking mode should not be acti - vated . If it is activated it may cause uncom - fortable seat belt tension . WARNING WRS0138 WRS0139 When fastening the seat belts , be certain 3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug Unfastening the seat belts s that the seatbacks are completely se - on the hips as shown . cured in the latched position . If they are 1 To unfasten the seat belt , press the button on s 4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the not completely secured , passengers may s the buckle . The seat belt automatically re - retractor to take up extra slack . Be sure the be injured in an accident or sudden stop . tracts . shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder Checking seat belt operation and across your chest . Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt The front passenger seat belt and the rear three - movement by two separate methods : point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint installation . It is referred to as the c When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the automatic locking mode . retractor . c When the vehicle slows down rapidly . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 27 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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To increase your confidence in the seat belts , check the operation as follows . c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly . The retractor should lock and re - strict 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 dealer . LRS0391 WRS0171 Center of rear seat Shoulder belt height adjustment ( For front seats ) Selecting correct set of seat belts : The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad - The center seat belt buckle is identified by the justed to the position best for you . ( See � Precau - CENTER mark . The center seat belt tongue can tions on seat belt usage � earlier in this section . ) be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle . The belt should be away from your face and neck , but not falling off your shoulder . Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt an - chor into position . To adjust the shoulder belt anchor height : 1 Push in the adjustment button . s 1 - 28 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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2 Move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired c If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt s WARNING guide of the seat belt anchors , the seat position so the belt passes over the center of c Only NISSAN seat belt extenders , made belts may retract slowly . Wipe the shoulder the shoulder . by the same company which made the belt guide with a clean , dry cloth . original equipment seat belts , should WARNING c Periodically check to see that the seat be used with NISSAN seat belts . belt and the metal components , such as c After adjustment , release the adjust - c Adults and children who can use the buckles , tongues , retractors , flexible wires ment button and try to move the shoul - standard seat belt should not use an and anchors , work properly . If loose parts , der belt anchor up and down to make extender . Such unnecessary use could deterioration , cuts or other damage on the sure it is securely fixed in position . result in serious personal injury in the webbing is found , the entire seat belt as - c The shoulder belt anchor height should event of an accident . sembly should be replaced . be adjusted to the position best for you . c Never use seat belt extenders to install Failure to do so may reduce the effec - child restraints . If the child restraint is tiveness of the entire restraint system not secured properly , the child could be and increase the chance or severity of seriously injured in a collision or a sud - injury in an accident . den stop . SEAT BELT EXTENDERS SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE If , because of body size or driving position , it is c To clean the seat belt webbing , apply a not possible to properly fit the lap - shoulder belt mild soap solution or any solution recom - and fasten it , an extender is available which is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet . compatible with the installed seat belts . The ex - Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat tender adds approximately 8 inches ( 200 mm ) of belts to dry in the shade . Do not allow the length and may be used for either the driver or seat belts to retract until they are completely front passenger seating position . See a NISSAN dry . dealer for assistance if an extender is required . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 29 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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CHILD RESTRAINTS c Never install a rear - facing child re - straint in the front seat . An inflating supplemental front air bag could seri - ously injure or kill your child . A rear - facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat . c NISSAN recommends that the child re - straint be installed in the rear seat . Ac - cording to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat . c An improperly installed child restraint could lead to serious injury or death in ARS1098 WRS0256 an accident . PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING In general , child restraints are designed to be RESTRAINTS installed with the lap portion of a three - point type c Infants and small children should never seat belt . In addition , this vehicle is equipped with be carried on your lap . It is not possible a universal child restraint lower anchor system , WARNING for even the strongest adult to resist the referred to as the LATCH ( Lower Anchors and forces of a severe accident . The child c Infants and small children should al - Tethers for CHildren ) system . Some child re - could be crushed between the adult and ways be placed in an appropriate child straints include two rigid or webbing - mounted parts of the vehicle . Also , do not put the restraint while riding in the vehicle . attachments that can be connected to these same seat belt around both your child Failure to use a child restraint can re - lower anchors . For details , see the � LATCH and yourself . sult in serious injury or death . ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) sys - tem � later in this section . 1 - 30 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Child restraints for infants and small children of c For a front - facing child restraint , check WARNING various sizes are offered by several manufactur - to make sure the shoulder belt does not c Improper use of a child restraint can ers . When selecting any child restraint , keep the go in front of the child � s face or neck . If increase the risk or severity of injury for following points in mind : it does , put the shoulder belt behind the both the child and other occupants of child restraint . If you must install a front c Choose only a restraint with a label certifying the vehicle . facing child restraint in the front seat , that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle see � Installation on front passenger c Follow all of the child restraint manu - Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor seat � later in this section . facturer � s instructions for installation Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . and use . When purchasing a child re - c When your child restraint is not in use , c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be straint , be sure to select one which will keep it secured with a seat belt to pre - sure it is compatible with the vehicle � s seat fit your child and vehicle . It may not be vent it from being thrown around in and seat belt system . possible to properly install some types case of a sudden stop or accident . of child restraints in your vehicle . c If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle , place your child in the child restraint c If the child restraint is not anchored CAUTION and check the various adjustments to be properly , the risk of a child being in - Remember that a child restraint left in a sure the child restraint is compatible with jured in a collision or a sudden stop closed vehicle can become very hot . your child . Always follow all recommended greatly increases . Check the seating surface and buckles procedures . c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi - before placing your child in the child All U.S . states and provinces of Canada tioned to fit the child restraint , but as restraint . require that infants and small children be upright as possible . restrained in an approved child restraint at c After attaching the child restraint , test it all times while the vehicle is being oper - before you place the child in it . Tilt it ated . from side to side . Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place . The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch . If the restraint is not secure , tighten the belt as necessary , or put the restraint in an - other seat and test it again . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 31 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSITIONS WARNING c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint . c Failure to use the retractor � s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured . The re - straint could tip over or otherwise be WRS0248 WRS0249 unsecured and cause injury to the child Front Facing ( outboard ) � step 1 Front Facing ( center ) � step 1 in a sudden stop or collision . Front facing When you install a child restraint in the rear seat , follow these steps : 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . It can be placed in a front facing direction , de - pending on the size of the child . Always follow the restraint manufacturer � s instruc - tions . 1 - 32 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WRS0250 WRS0251 WRS0146 Front Facing � step 2 Front Facing � step 3 Front Facing � step 4 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . fully extended . At this time , the seat belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until you retractor is in the automatic locking mode hear and feel the latch engage . ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts back to Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - emergency locking mode when the seat belt facturer � s instructions for belt routing . is fully retracted . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 33 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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7 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0252 WRS0261 Front Facing � step 5 Rear Facing ( outboard ) � step 1 5 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , Rear facing use force to tilt the child restraint from side When you install a child restraint in the rear seat , to side , and tug it forward to make sure that follow these steps : it is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . The direction of the child restraint depends on 6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic the type of the child restraint and the size of locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt the child . Always follow the restraint manu - out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any facturer � s instructions . more belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . 1 - 34 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WRS0262 WRS0150 WRS0260 Rear Facing ( center ) � step 1 Rear Facing � step 2 Rear Facing � step 3 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child fully extended . At this time , the seat belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until you retractor is in the automatic locking mode hear and feel the latch engage . ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts to emer - Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - gency locking mode when the seat belt is facturer � s instructions for belt routing . fully retracted . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 35 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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7 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0253 WRS0254 Rear Facing � step 4 Rear Facing � step 5 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the 5 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side , and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . 6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . 1 - 36 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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LATCH child restraints generally require the use c The LATCH system anchors are de - of a top tether strap . See � Top tether strap child signed to withstand only those loads restraint � later in this section for installation in - imposed by correctly fitted child re - structions . straints . Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or When installing a child restraint , carefully read harnesses . and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint . Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing - mounted attachments that can be con - When you install a LATCH system compatible nected to two anchors located at certain seating child restraint to the lower anchor attachments , positions in your vehicle . This system is known as follow these steps : the LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil - dren ) system . This system may also be referred to WARNING as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system . Inspect the lower anchors by inserting WRS0172 With this system , you do not have to use a vehicle your fingers into the lower anchor area seat belt to secure the child restraint . Your vehicle LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers and feeling to make sure there are no is equipped with special anchor points that are for CHildren ) SYSTEM obstructions over the LATCH system an - used with LATCH system compatible child re - chors , such as seat belt webbing or seat straints . Check your child restraint for a label cushion material . The child restraint will WARNING stating that it is compatible with the LATCH sys - not be secured properly if the LATCH sys - c Attach LATCH system compatible child tem . This information may also be in the child tem anchors are obstructed . restraints only at the locations shown . If restraint owner � s manual . If you have such a child a child restraint is not secured properly , 1 . To install the LATCH system compatible restraint , refer to the illustration for the seating your child could be seriously injured or child restraint , insert the child restraint positions equipped with LATCH system anchors killed in an accident . LATCH system anchor attachments into the which can be used to secure the child restraint . anchor points on the seat . If the child re - c Do not secure a child restraint in the The LATCH system anchors are located at the straint is equipped with a top tether , see center rear seating position using the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback . A LATCH system anchors . The child re - � Top tether strap child restraint � later in this label is attached to the seatback to help you straint will not be secured properly . section for installation instructions . locate the LATCH system anchors . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 37 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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2 . After attaching the child restraint and before WARNING placing the child in it , use force to tilt the Child restraint anchor points are designed child restraint from side to side and tug it to withstand only those loads imposed by forward to make sure that the child restraint correctly fitted child restraints . Under no is securely held in place . It should not move circumstances are they to be used for more than 1 inch . adult seat belts or harnesses . 3 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . Anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf finisher . If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat , consult your NISSAN dealer for details . WRS0435 TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If your child restraint has a top tether strap , it must be secured to the provided anchor point . First , secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt . Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat . Position the top tether strap over the top of the 1 seat back and secure it to the tether anchor s bracket that provides the straightest installation . Tighten the strap according to the manufactur - er � s instructions to remove any slack . 1 - 38 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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c Failure to use the retractor � s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured . The re - straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision . WRS0256 WRS0378 INSTALLATION ON FRONT c NISSAN recommends that child re - straints be installed in the rear seat . PASSENGER SEAT However , if you must install a forward - facing child restraint in the front pas - WARNING senger seat , move the passenger seat c Never install a rear - facing child re - to the rearmost position . straint in the front passenger seat . c A child restraint with a top tether strap Supplemental front air bags inflate with should not be used in the front passen - great force . A rear - facing child restraint ger seat . could be struck by the supplemental front air bag in a crash and could seri - c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle ously injure or kill your child . is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 39 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WRS0379 WRS0159 WRS0160 Front Facing � step 1 Front Facing � step 2 Front Facing � step 3 If you must install a child restraint in the front seat , 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child follow these steps : fully extended . At this time , the seat belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until you retractor is in the automatic locking mode hear and feel the latch engage . 1 . Position the child restraint on the front pas - ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts to emer - senger seat . It should be placed in a Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - gency locking mode when the seat belt is front - facing direction only . Move the facturer � s instructions for belt routing . fully retracted . seat to the rearmost position . Adjust the head restraint to its highest position . Always follow the child restraint manufacturer � s in - structions . Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear - facing direc - tion and therefore must not be used in the front seat . 1 - 40 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the seat belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0161 WRS0380 Front Facing � step 4 Front Facing � step 5 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract slightly . Pull up 5 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in use force to tilt the child restraint from side the belt . to side , and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch . 6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 41 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 10 / 03 — tbrooks X
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2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2 Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 21 Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 22 Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4 Fog light switch ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 22 Trip computer ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5 Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 23 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 24 Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7 Heated seat ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 24 Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 8 Traction control system ( TCS ) off switch ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 25 Warning / indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . . 2 - 9 Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 26 Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 27 Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9 Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 27 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11 Seatback pockets ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 27 Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 13 Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 27 Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 13 Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 28 Vehicle security system ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 13 Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 29 Nissan vehicle immobilizer system ( NVIS ) . . . . . . . . 2 - 15 Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 29 Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 16 Covered storage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 31 Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 16 Cargo net ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 32 Rear window and outside mirror ( if so equipped ) defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 17 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 32 Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 18 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 32 Xenon headlights ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 18 Sunroof ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 34 Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 19 Automatic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 34 Daytime running light system ( Canada only ) . . . . . . 2 - 21 Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 36 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Altima ( l30 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 13 / 03 — tbrooks X