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FOREWORD READ FIRST � THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read this Own - drive models correctly may result in loss of Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN control or an accident . Be sure to read er � s Manual carefully . This will ensure familiarity owners . This vehicle is delivered to you with � Driving safety precautions � in the � Start - with controls and maintenance requirements , as - confidence . It was produced using the latest ing and driving � section of this manual . sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle . techniques and strict quality control . This manual was prepared to help you under - ON - PAVEMENT AND OFF - ROAD DRIVING WARNING stand the operation and maintenance of your This vehicle will handle and maneuver IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE - vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles ( kilome - differently from an ordinary passenger MINDERS FOR SAFETY ! ters ) of driving pleasure . Please read through this car because it has a higher center of manual before operating your vehicle . Follow these important driving rules to gravity for off - road use . As with other help ensure a safe and comfortable trip A separate Warranty Information Booklet vehicles with features of this type , fail - for you and your passengers ! explains details about the warranties cov - ure to operate this vehicle correctly may c NEVER drive under the influence of al - ering your vehicle . The � NISSAN Service result in loss of control or an accident . cohol or drugs . and Maintenance Guide � explains details Be sure to read � On - pavement and off - about maintaining and servicing your ve - c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits road driving precautions � , and � Avoid - hicle . Additionally , a separate Customer and never drive too fast for conditions . ing collision and rollover � , and � Driving Care / Lemon Law Booklet ( U.S . only ) will c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropri - explain how to resolve any concerns you safety precautions � , in the � Starting and ate child restraint systems . Pre - teen chil - may have with your vehicle , as well as driving � section of this manual . dren should be seated in the rear seat . clarify your rights under your state � s lemon c ALWAYS provide information about the law . proper use of vehicle safety features to MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle all occupants of the vehicle . This vehicle should not be modified . Modi - best . When you require any service or have any c ALWAYS review this owner � s manual for fication could affect its performance , questions , they will be glad to assist you with the important safety information . safety or durability , and may even violate extensive resources available to them . governmental regulations . In addition , For descriptions specified for four - wheel drive damage or performance problems result - models , a mark is placed at the begin - ing from modifications may not be cov - ning of the applicable sections / items . ered under NISSAN warranties . As with other vehicles with features for off - road use , failure to operate four - wheel Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL 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 . ' 2004 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 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma 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 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma 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 . 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 . customers Gardena , California 90248 - 0191 side ) 1 - 800 - NISSAN - 1 ( 1 - 800 - 647 - 7261 ) For Canadian customers � Date of purchase Nissan Canada Inc . For Canadian customers � Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive 1 - 800 - 387 - 0122 Mississauga , Ontario L4W 4Z5 � Your NISSAN dealer � s name � Your comments or questions OR We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle . Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma 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 - 7 Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 4 Warning / indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 10 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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AIRBAGS , SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1 . 2nd row seat belts ( P . 1 - 20 ) 2 . Front seat belts ( P . 1 - 20 ) 3 . Supplemental front impact air bags ( P . 1 - 12 ) 4 . Seats ( P . 1 - 2 ) 5 . Seat belt pretensioners ( P . 1 - 14 ) 6 . LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) ( P . 1 - 39 ) 7 . Top tether strap anchor ( P . 1 - 41 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0037 0 - 2 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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EXTERIOR FRONT 1 . Engine hood ( P . 8 - 6 ) 2 . Windshield wiper and washer switch ( P . 2 - 18 ) 3 . Windshield ( P . 8 - 25 ) 4 . Roof rack ( P . 2 - 30 ) 5 . Power windows ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 32 ) 6 . Door locks , keyfob , keys ( P . 3 - 2 , 3 - 4 , 3 - 2 ) 7 . Mirrors ( P . 3 - 13 ) 8 . Tire pressure ( P . 8 - 35 ) 9 . Flat tire ( P . 6 - 2 ) 10 . Tire chains ( P . 5 - 30 ) 11 . Headlight and turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 20 ) ; Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 30 ) 12 . Fog light switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 22 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0035 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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EXTERIOR REAR 1 . Vehicle loading ( P . 9 - 13 ) 2 . Truck box , tailgate ( P . 3 - 15 ) 3 . Roof rack ( P . 2 - 30 ) 4 . Rear sliding window ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 34 ) 5 . Child safety rear door lock ( Crew Cab models only ) ( P . 3 - 4 ) 6 . Fuel filler cap , fuel recommendation ( P . 3 - 11 , P . 9 - 3 ) 7 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 30 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0036 0 - 4 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1 . Map lights ( P . 2 - 34 ) 2 . Sun visors ( P . 3 - 13 ) 3 . Inside mirror ( P . 3 - 13 ) 4 . Ventilators ( P . 4 - 2 ) 5 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 28 ) 6 . Shift knob ( automatic transmission , if so equipped ) ( P . 5 - 10 ) 7 . Cup holders ( P . 2 - 27 ) 8 . Front seats ( P . 1 - 2 ) 9 . Console box ( P . 2 - 28 ) 10 . Rear seats ( P . 1 - 5 ) 11 . Flat tire ( P . 6 - 2 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0038 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 . Headlight / turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 20 ) 2 . Meters and gauges ( P . 2 - 3 ) Windshield wiper / washer switch ( P . 2 - 18 ) 3 . 4 . Power outlet ( P . 2 - 24 ) 5 . Heater and air conditioner ( P . 4 - 2 ) 6 . Passenger air bag ON / OFF switch light ( if so equipped ) ( P . 1 - 16 ) 7 . Passenger air bag ON / OFF switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 1 - 16 ) 8 . Front passenger supplemental air bag ( P . 1 - 7 ) 9 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 28 ) 10 . Audio system ( P . 4 - 10 ) 11 . Hazard warning flasher switch ( P . 2 - 22 ) 12 . Automatic / manual selector lever ( P . 5 - 10 ) 13 . Transfer case shift lever ( if so equipped ) ( P . 5 - 21 ) 14 . Parking brake release lever ( P . 5 - 18 ) 15 . Cruise control main / set switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 5 - 19 ) 16 . Driver supplemental air bag / horn ( P . 1 - 7 , P . 2 - 23 ) 17 . Steering wheel switch for audio controls ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 28 ) 18 . Vehicle dynamic control ( VDC ) off switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 24 ) 19 . Instrument brightness control ( P . 2 - 21 ) 20 . Cargo lamp switch ( P . 2 - 23 ) See the page number indicated in paren - WIC0638 theses for operating details . 0 - 6 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS KA24DE engine 1 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 15 ) 2 . Automatic transmission fluid dipstick ( A / T model ) ( P . 8 - 14 ) 3 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 22 ) 4 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 10 ) 5 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 10 ) 6 . Brake fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 16 ) 7 . Clutch fluid reservoir ( M / T model ) ( P . 8 - 16 ) 8 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 17 ) 9 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 9 ) 10 . Engine coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 9 ) 11 . Battery ( P . 8 - 17 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WDI0087 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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VG33E engine 1 . Fuse / fusible link holder ( P . 8 - 28 ) 2 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 15 ) 3 . Automatic transmission fluid dipstick ( A / T model ) ( P . 8 - 14 ) 4 . Brake fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 16 ) 5 . Clutch fluid reservoir ( M / T model ) ( P . 8 - 16 ) 6 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 22 ) 7 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 17 ) 8 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 10 ) 9 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 9 ) 10 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 10 ) 11 . Engine coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 9 ) 12 . Battery ( P . 8 - 17 ) WDI0269 0 - 8 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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VG33ER engine 1 . Fuse / fusible link holder ( P . 8 - 28 ) 2 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 15 ) 3 . Automatic transmission fluid dipstick ( A / T model ) ( P . 8 - 14 ) 4 . Supercharger 5 . Brake fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 16 ) 6 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 22 ) 7 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 17 ) 8 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 10 ) 9 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 9 ) 10 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 10 ) 11 . Engine coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 9 ) 12 . Battery ( P . 8 - 17 ) WDI0270 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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WARNING / INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Warning Name Page light light light 2 - 12 Charge warning 2 - 11 Passenger Anti - lock brake 2 - 10 light supplemental warning light or air bag OFF Door open 2 - 11 indicator light warning light ( except Crew Cab models ) 2 - 11 Engine oil pres - 2 - 10 Automatic sure warning transmission oil 2 - 13 Seat belt warn - light temperature ing light and warning light chime Low fuel warn - 2 - 11 model ) ( ing light 2 - 13 Supplemental 2 - 10 Automatic air bag warning 2 - 11 Low tire pres - transmission light sure warning park warning light ( if so light equipped ) model ) ( 2 - 12 Low windshield Brake warning 2 - 10 washer fluid light or warning light ( if so equipped ) 0 - 10 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page light light 2 - 13 2 - 15 CRUISE main Overdrive off switch indicator indicator light light ( if so ( automatic equipped ) transmission only ) 2 - 13 Cruise SET 2 - 15 Slip indicator switch indicator light ( if so light ( if so equipped ) equipped ) 2 - 14 2 - 15 4 – wheel drive Turn indicator light signal / hazard ( if so equipped ) indicator lights 2 - 15 2 - 14 High beam indi - Vehicle dy - cator light namic control ( Blue ) off indicator light ( if so 2 - 14 Malfunction equipped ) indicator lamp ( MIL ) Illustrated table of contents 0 - 11 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — tbrooks X
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1 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Injured persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 24 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 Three - point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 24 Tilting rear bench seat Two - point type seat belt without retractor ( Crew Cab models only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 ( jump seat in King Cab models and center of Jump seat ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 rear seat in Crew Cab models ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 27 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 29 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 29 Precautions on supplemental restraint Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 30 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 30 Passenger supplemental air bag on / off Installation on rear bench seat center switch and light ( except Crew Cab models ) . . . . . . 1 - 16 position ( Crew Cab models only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 32 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18 Installation on rear bench seat outboard Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18 positions ( Crew Cab models only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 35 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 20 LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 39 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 20 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 41 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 22 Installation on front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 43 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 24 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — 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 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 06 / 09 / 04 — 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 for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit ( see � Precautions on seat belt usage � later in this section ) . Also , the seatback can be re - clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve - hicle is stopped . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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WARNING After adjustment , gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked . WRS0211 WRS0131 King cab passenger seat only Seat lifter ( if so equipped for driver � s Tilting seat ) The front passenger � s seat can be tilted to make Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of it easier for jump seat passengers to get in and the seat cushion to the desired position . out . To tilt the seatback , pull the reclining lever up or push the tilt lever down . The seat automatically moves forward . To return the seat , move the whole seat back - ward , then push the seatback up until it locks . 1 - 4 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold - down position . Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci - dent or sudden stop . WRS0389 WRS0212 Lumbar support ( if so equipped for TILTING REAR BENCH SEAT ( Crew driver � s seat ) Cab models only ) The lumbar support feature provides lower back The rear bench seat can be tilted to remove the support to the driver . Move the lever forward or jacking tools from the storage area . backward to adjust the seat lumbar area . 1 To tilt the seatback , pull the strap up and tilt s 2 the seatback forward . s Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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ARS1026 WRS0213 JUMP SEAT ( if so equipped ) HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint , pull it up . To lower , WARNING push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down . c Do not use a child restraint in the jump seats ( King Cab model ) . These seats are not suitable for child restraint WARNING installation . Head restraints should be adjusted prop - c When folding the jump seat , be careful erly as they may provide significant pro - not to squeeze your finger between the tection against injury in an accident . Do seat cushion and the body side . not remove them . Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat . 1 - 6 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System ( SRS ) sec - tion contains important information concerning the driver and passenger supplemental front air bags and pre - tensioner seat belts . Supplemental front impact air bag system : This system can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front pas - senger in certain frontal collisions . The supplemental air bags are designed to WRS0134 supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are Adjust the head restraint so the center is level not a substitute for them . Seat belts should with the center of your ears . always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel and instrument panel . ( See � Seat belts � later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage . ) The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position . After turning the ignition key to the ON position , the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates . The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma 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 . 1 - 8 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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ARS1133 ARS1041 WARNING Never let children ride unrestrained or ex - tend their hands or face out of the win - dow . Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms . Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 1 - 10 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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c Never install a rear - facing child re - straint in the front seat of a model equipped with a supplemental air bag ON / OFF switch unless you first turn OFF the air bag . An inflating supple - mental air bag could seriously injure or kill your child . See � Child restraints � later in this section for details . ARS1045 WRS0256 WARNING c Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags inflate if they are not properly re - strained . Pre - teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat , if available . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 11 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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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 certain frontal collisions . Vehicle damage ( or lack of it ) is not always an indication of proper supple - mental front air bag system operation . King Cab models are equipped with a supple - mental front passenger air bag ON / OFF switch . Because no rear seat exists where a rear facing child restraint can be secured as in other models , the switch is designed to turn OFF the passenger supplemental air bag so that a rear facing child WRS0214 restraint can be used in the front passenger seat . 1 . Diagnosis sensor unit Supplemental front air bag system See � Passenger supplemental air bag ON / OFF 2 . Seat belt pre - tensioner retractors switch and light � later in this section for details . The driver supplemental front air bag is located in 3 . Supplemental air bag modules the center of the steering wheel . The passenger Crew Cab models are not equipped with a 4 . Passenger air bag ON / OFF switch supplemental front air bag is mounted in the supplemental front passenger air bag ON / OFF 5 . Passenger air bag OFF indicator dashboard above the glove box . switch because they have a rear seat for child restraint installation . Further , for Crew Cab mod - 1 - 12 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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els , the supplemental air bag system has dual Seat belts should be correctly worn and the c Immediately after inflation , several stage inflators for both the driver and passenger driver and passenger seated upright as far as front air bag system components will be air bags . The system monitors information from practical away from the steering wheel or instru - hot . Do not touch them ; you may se - the crash zone sensor , the diagnosis sensor unit ment panel . The supplemental front air bags in - verely burn yourself . and seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the flate quickly in order to help protect the front c No unauthorized changes should be seat belts are fastened . Inflator operation is occupants . Because of this , the force of the front made to any components or wiring of based on the severity of a collision and whether air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the supplemental air bag system . This is the seat belts are being used . Only one front air the occupant is too close to , or is against , the to prevent accidental inflation of the bag may inflate in a crash , depending on the front air bag module during inflation . supplemental air bag or damage to the crash severity and whether the front occupants supplemental air bag system . The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision . are belted or unbelted . This does not indicate c Do not make unauthorized changes to improper performance of the system . If you have The supplemental front air bags operate your vehicle � s electrical system , sus - any questions about the performance of your air only when the ignition switch is in the ON pension system or front end structure . bag system , please contact your NISSAN dealer . or START position . This could affect proper operation of When the supplemental front air bag inflates , a After turning the ignition key to the ON the supplemental front air bag system . fairly loud noise may be heard , followed by the position , the supplemental air bag warning c Tampering with the supplemental front release of smoke . This smoke is not harmful and light illuminates . The supplemental air bag air bag system may result in serious does not indicate a fire . Care should be taken to warning light will turn off after about 7 personal injury . Tampering includes seconds if the system is operational . not inhale it , as it may cause irritation and chok - changes to the steering wheel and the ing . Those with a history of a breathing condition instrument panel assembly by placing WARNING should get fresh air promptly . material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by c Do not place any objects on the steer - Supplemental front air bags , along with the use of installing additional trim material ing wheel pad or on the instrument seat belts , help to cushion the impact force on around the air bag system . panel . Also , do not place any objects the face and chest of the front occupants . They between any occupant and the steering can help save lives and reduce serious injuries . wheel or instrument panel . Such ob - However , an inflating front air bag may cause jects may become dangerous projec - facial abrasions or other injuries . Front air bags tiles and cause injury if the supplemen - do not provide restraint to the lower body . tal front air bag inflates . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 13 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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Pre - tensioner seat belt system ( for c Work around and on the pre - tensioner c Work on and around the supplemental system should be done by a NISSAN front air bag system should be done by front seats ) dealer . Installation of electrical equip - a NISSAN dealer . Installation of electri - ment should also be done by a NISSAN cal equipment should also be done by a WARNING dealer . Unauthorized electrical test NISSAN dealer . The Supplemental Re - c The pre - tensioner seat belt cannot be equipment and probing devices should straint System ( SRS ) wiring should not reused after activation . It must be re - not be used on the pre - tensioner seat be modified or disconnected . Unautho - placed together with the retractor and belt system . rized electrical test equipment and buckle as a unit . probing devices should not be used on c If you need to dispose of the pre - the air bag system . c If the vehicle becomes involved in a tensioner or scrap the vehicle , contact a frontal collision but the pre - tensioner is NISSAN dealer . Correct pre - tensioner c A cracked windshield should be re - not activated , be sure to have the pre - disposal procedures are set forth in the placed immediately by a qualified re - tensioner system checked and , if nec - appropriate NISSAN Service Manual . pair facility . A cracked windshield could essary , replaced by your NISSAN Incorrect disposal procedures could affect inflation of the supplemental air dealer . cause personal injury . bag system . c No unauthorized changes should be c The SRS wiring harness connectors are The front seat pre - tensioner seat belt system made to any components or wiring of yellow and orange for easy activates in conjunction with the supplemental air the pre - tensioner seat belt system . This identification . bag systems . Working with the seat belt retrac - is to prevent accidental activation of tor , it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle the pre - tensioner seat belt or damage When selling your vehicle , we request that you becomes involved in certain types of collisions , to the pre - tensioner seat belt operation . inform the buyer about the supplemental front air helping to restrain front seat occupants . Tampering with the pre - tensioner seat bag system and guide the buyer to the appropri - belt system may result in serious per - ate sections in this Owner � s Manual . The pre - tensioner is encased with the seat belt � s sonal injury . retractor . These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts . When the pre - tensioner seat belt activates , smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard . This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire . Care should be taken not to inhale it , as it may 1 - 14 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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cause irritation and choking . Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly . If any abnormality occurs in the pre - tensioner system , the supplemental air bag warning light will flash intermittently after the igni - tion key is turned to the ON or START position . In this case , the pre - tensioner seat belt will not function properly . They must be checked and repaired . Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer . When selling your vehicle , we request that you inform the buyer about the pre - tensioner seat belt system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner � s Manual . WRS0111 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 15 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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and turn the switch counter clockwise to the ON The ON / OFF switch should ONLY be used to PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL AIR position . Then remove the key . When the ignition turn the passenger supplemental air bag OFF BAG ON / OFF SWITCH AND LIGHT is turned to the ON or START position the pas - when the following government criteria exists : ( except Crew Cab models ) senger air bag OFF indicator light will illuminate c Infants ( less than 1 year old ) in rear facing for 7 seconds to indicate the system is working child restraints MUST be placed in the front WARNING properly and then go out to indicate that the passenger seat . passenger supplemental air bag is ON . Air bags and seat belts are designed to work as a unit . Do not switch the air bag c Children ages 1 - 12 years MUST be placed 1 . Do not operate the passenger supplemental OFF unless you meet federal government in the front passenger seat . air bag ON / OFF switch when the ignition is criteria . Switching off the air bag may in - ON . c The passenger has a medical condition crease the risk of serious or fatal injuries which , according to a physician , causes the in a collision where the air bag would have 2 . Fully turn the passenger supplemental air air bag to pose a special risk and makes the inflated . bag ON / OFF switch to either the ON or OFF potential harm from the air bag greater than position . In rare instances , some passengers are exposed the potential harm from turning off the air 3 . Always remove the ignition key after using to serious injury risks from inflating air bags , es - bag . the passenger supplemental air bag pecially if not properly restrained . The U.S . and ON / OFF switch . Seat belts and child restraints should always be Canadian federal governments recognize other properly used . See � Precautions on seat belt limited circumstances in which an air bag could 4 . The passenger air bag OFF indicator light usage � and � Child restraints � later in this section reduce safety . The passenger air bag ON / OFF should illuminate for 7 seconds after the for details . switch is , therefore , allowed in models without full ignition is turned to the ON or START posi - tion . If not , the vehicle should be taken to a rear seats . Because the overall benefits of air To turn the passenger supplemental air bag OFF , NISSAN dealer . insert the ignition key in the passenger supple - bags are great , in most situations air bags should mental air bag ON / OFF switch and turn the not be switched off unless special government Items 2 and 3 above are intended to prevent switch clockwise to the OFF position . Then re - criteria exist . improper use of the ignition key . move the key . When the ignition is turned to the The passenger air bag ON / OFF switch is located When the switch is turned to the ON position , the ON or START position the passenger air bag under the climate controls . It can be used to turn passenger supplemental air bag is enabled and OFF indicator light will illuminate to indicate the the passenger supplemental air bag OFF . could inflate in a frontal collision . When the air bag is OFF . To turn the passenger supplemen - switch is turned to the OFF position , the passen - tal air bag ON , insert the ignition key in the ger supplemental air bag is disabled and will not passenger supplemental air bag ON / OFF switch 1 - 16 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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inflate in a frontal collision . The passenger c Keep the passenger supplemental air WARNING supplemental air bag OFF indicator light on the bag ON / OFF switch turned ON unless a c Do not switch the air bag OFF unless instrument panel illuminates when the passenger rear - facing child restraint must be used you meet the federal government crite - supplemental air bag ON / OFF switch is turned to in the front seat , if children ages 1 - 12 ria outlined previously . This vehicle ( ex - the OFF position . The driver � s side supplemental must be placed in the front seat , or if the cept Crew Cab models ) is equipped air bag always remains enabled and is not af - passenger has a medical condition , with seat belts with a � load limiter � fea - fected by the passenger supplemental air bag which , according to a physician , causes ture . The seat belts are designed to ON / OFF switch . the air bag to pose a special risk of work with the air bags to reduce the risk harm ( the federal government criteria ) . of injury in a collision . The seat belts are The passenger supplemental air bag light , dis - If the switch is OFF , the air bag will not designed to release additional belt playing OFF in the center of the instrument panel , inflate in a collision as designed and webbing during some collisions to re - monitors the position of the passenger supple - the extra protection provided by the air duce the concentration of force on the mental air bag ON / OFF switch . When the igni - bag may be lost . occupant � s chest area . In a collision tion key is in the ON or START position , the light c Be sure to turn the passenger supple - with the airbag turned OFF , the seat illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off mental air bag ON / OFF switch OFF belt may allow the occupant enough if the air bag ON / OFF switch is in the ON posi - when using a rear facing child restraint forward movement to incur serious or tion , or stays on if the passenger supplemental air in the front passenger seat . If it is not fatal injuries . bag ON / OFF switch is in the OFF position . OFF , the air bag may inflate in a colli - sion . The force of the rapidly inflating air bag could cause serious injury or kill the child in the child restraint . Children ages 1 - 12 and persons with special medical conditions may also be at risk from an inflating air bag . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 17 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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c If the supplemental air bag warning light located in the instrument panel next to the speedometer comes on when the passenger supplemental air bag OFF light is also illuminated , some - thing may be wrong with the air bag system . Infants , children ages 1 - 12 or persons with special medical condi - tions should not use the front passen - ger seat until the system is checked by your NISSAN dealer . WRS0215 LRS0100 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS WARNING LIGHT Warning labels about the supplemental front air The supplemental air bag warning light , bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in displaying in the instrument panel , moni - the illustration . tors the circuits of the supplemental air bag and pre - tensioner seat belt systems . The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit , crash zone sensor , supplemental air bag modules , pre - tensioner seat belts and all related wiring . 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 . 1 - 18 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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If any of the following system conditions occur , the supplemental air bag warning light remains c The supplemental front air bag system the supplemental air bag and pre - tensioner seat illuminated after inflation has occurred . Repair and pre - tensioner seat belt system belt systems need servicing : and replacement of these supplemental air bag should be inspected by a NISSAN systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the c The supplemental air bag warning light re - dealer . front end portion of the vehicle . mains on after approximately 7 seconds . When maintenance work is required on the ve - c If you need to dispose of the supple - c The supplemental air bag warning light hicle , the supplemental front air bags , pre - mental air bag , pre - tensioner seat belt flashes intermittently . system or scrap the vehicle , contact a tensioner seat belts and related parts should be NISSAN dealer . Correct supplemental c The supplemental air bag warning light does pointed out to the person performing the mainte - air bag and pre - tensioner seat belt sys - not come on at all . nance . The ignition key should always be in the tem disposal procedures are set forth in LOCK position when working under the hood or Under these conditions , the Supplemental Re - the appropriate NISSAN Service inside the vehicle . straint System ( supplemental front air bag or Manual . Incorrect disposal procedures pre - tensioner seat belt systems ) may not operate could cause personal injury . WARNING properly . It must be checked and repaired . Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer . c Once a supplemental front air bag has inflated , the air bag module will not WARNING function and must be replaced . Addi - tionally , if any of the supplemental front If the supplemental air bag warning light air bags inflate , the activated pre - is on , it could mean that the supplemental tensioner seat belts must also be re - front air bag or pre - tensioner seat belt placed . The air bag module and pre - systems will not operate in an accident . To tensioner seat belt system should be help avoid injury to yourself or others , replaced by a NISSAN dealer . The air have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN bag module and pre - tensioner seat belt dealer as soon as possible . system cannot be repaired . Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bag and pre - tensioner seat belts are designed to inflate on a one - time - only basis . As a reminder , unless it is damaged , Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 19 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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SEAT BELTS SSS0136 PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad - justed , and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat , your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and / or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced . NISSAN strongly en - courages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive , even if your seat - ing position includes a supplemental air bag . Most U.S . states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven . 1 - 20 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma 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 ( Crew Cab restraint system and increase the models ) and , if appropriate , in a child chance or severity of injury in an acci - restraint . dent . Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 21 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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c Removal and installation of the pre - c Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely tensioner seat belt system components fastened to the proper buckle . should be done by a NISSAN dealer . c Do not wear the seat belt inside out or c All seat belt assemblies , including re - twisted . Doing so may reduce its tractors and attaching hardware , effectiveness . should be inspected after any collision c Do not allow more than one person to by a NISSAN dealer . NISSAN recom - use the same seat belt . mends that all seat belt assemblies in c Never carry more people in the vehicle use during a collision be replaced un - than there are seat belts . less the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to c Once the pre - tensioner seat belt has operate properly . Seat belt assemblies activated , it cannot be reused and must not in use during a collision should also be replaced together with the retractor . be inspected and replaced if either SSS0014 See your NISSAN dealer . damage or improper operation is noted . c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo WARNING c All child restraints and attaching hard - area or in a slide - in camper or other ware should be inspected after any col - c Always route the shoulder belt over type cargo area cover while the vehicle lision . Always follow the restraint your shoulder and across your chest . is in motion . These areas do not contain manufacturer � s inspection instructions Never run the belt behind your back , seat belts . It is not designed for passen - and replacement recommendations . under your arm or across your neck . The gers . They could be injured in sudden The child restraints should be replaced belt should be away from your face and braking or a collision . if they are damaged . neck , but not falling off your shoulder . c If the seat belt warning light glows con - c Position the lap belt as low and snug as CHILD SAFETY tinuously while the ignition is turned possible AROUND THE HIPS , NOT THE ON with all doors closed and all seat Children need adults to help protect them . WAIST . A lap belt worn too high could belts fastened , it may indicate a mal - increase the risk of internal injuries in They need to be properly restrained . function in the system . Have the system an accident . checked by a NISSAN dealer . The proper restraint depends on the child � s size . Generally , infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 pounds , ( 9 kg ) should be placed in rear 1 - 22 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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facing child restraints . Front facing child re - Infants and small children c Infants and children need special pro - straints are available for children who outgrow tection . The vehicle � s seat belts may not NISSAN recommends that infants and small chil - rear facing child restraints . fit them properly . The shoulder belt may dren be placed in child restraints that comply with come too close to the face or neck . The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca - WARNING lap belt may not fit over their small hip nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards . You bones . In an accident , an improperly c Be sure to turn the passenger supple - should choose a child restraint that fits your ve - fitting seat belt could cause serious or mental air bag ON / OFF switch OFF hicle and always follow the manufacturer � s in - fatal injury . Always use appropriate when using a rear facing child restraint structions for installation and use . child restraints . in the front passenger seat in models so equipped . If it is not OFF , the air bag Larger children All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or terri - may inflate in a collision . The force of tories require the use of approved child restraints Children who are too large for child restraints the rapidly inflating air bag could cause for infants and small children . See � Child Re - should be seated and restrained by the seat belts serious injury or kill the child in the straints � later in this section . which are provided . child restraint . See � Passenger supple - mental air bag ON / OFF switch and In addition , there are many types of child re - If the child � s seating position has a shoulder belt light � earlier in this section . straints available for larger children which should that fits close to the face or neck , the use of a be used for maximum protection . c In Crew Cab models , never install a rear booster seat ( commercially available ) may help facing child restraint in the front pas - overcome this . The booster seat should raise the NISSAN recommends that all pre - teens senger seat . An inflating supplemental child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi - and children be restrained in the rear seat if air bag could seriously injure or kill your tioned across the top , middle portion of the available ( Crew Cab models ) . According to child . A rear facing child restraint must shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips . The accident statistics , children are safer when only be used in the rear seat . booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have properly restrained in the rear seat than in a label certifying that it complies with Federal c Do not install a child restraint in the the front seat . This is especially important jump seats ( King Cab model ) . These Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo - because your vehicle has a supplemental seats are not suitable for child restraint tor Vehicle Safety Standards . Once the child has restraint system ( Air bag system ) for the installation . grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near front passenger . See � Supplemental re - the face and neck , use the shoulder belt without straint system � earlier in this section . Also , the booster seat . see � Passenger air bag ON / OFF switch and light � earlier in this section . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 23 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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THREE - POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WARNING WITH RETRACTOR Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo WARNING areas while the vehicle is moving . The child could be seriously injured or killed in c Every person who drives or rides in this an accident or sudden stop . vehicle should use a seat belt at all times . PREGNANT WOMEN c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use the seatback is reclined . This can be dangerous . The shoulder belt will not seat belts . The seat belt should be worn snug , be against your body . In an accident , and always position the lap belt as low as pos - you could be thrown into it and receive sible around the hips , not the waist . Place the neck or other serious injuries . You shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your WRS0174 could also slide under the lap belt and chest . Never run the lap / shoulder belt over your Manual front seat shown receive serious internal injuries . abdominal area . Contact your doctor for specific Fastening the seat belts recommendations . c For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion , the seat should 1 Adjust the seat . See � Seats � earlier in this s INJURED PERSONS be upright . Always sit well back in the section . seat and adjust the seat belt properly . NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts . Check with your doctor for specific recommendations . 1 - 24 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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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 When fastening the seat belts , be certain that the seatbacks are completely se - cured in the latched position . If they are not completely secured , passengers may WRS0137 WRS0138 be injured in an accident or sudden stop . 2 3 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor Position the lap belt portion low and snug s s and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown . you hear and feel the latch engage . 4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the s The retractor is designed to lock during a retractor to take up extra slack . Be sure the sudden stop or on impact . A slow pulling shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder motion permits the seat belt to move , and and across your chest . allows you some freedom of movement in The front passenger seat belt and the rear three - the seat . point seat belts ( Crew Cab only ) have a cinching mechanism for child restraint installation . It is referred to as the automatic locking mode . When automatic locking mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted . Once retracted , the seat belt is in the Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 25 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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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 . WRS0139 WRS0226 Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment ( For front seats ) 1 To unfasten the seat belt , press the button on s the buckle . The seat belt automatically re - The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad - tracts . justed to the position best for you . ( See � Precau - tions on seat belt usage � earlier in this section . ) Checking seat belt operation 1 To adjust , pull out the adjustment button and s move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt 2 position movement by two separate methods : , so the belt passes over the center of s the shoulder . The belt should be away from your c When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the face and neck , but not falling off your shoulder . retractor . Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul - c When the vehicle slows down rapidly . der belt anchor into position . To increase your confidence in the seat belts , check the operation as follows . 1 - 26 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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WARNING c After adjustment , release the adjust - ment button and try to move the shoul - der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position . c The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you . Failure to do so may reduce the effec - tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident . WRS0216 WRS0191 TWO - POINT TYPE SEAT BELT Fastening the belts WITHOUT RETRACTOR ( jump seat in 1 . Insert the tongue into the buckle until you King Cab models and center of rear hear and feel the latch engage . seat in Crew Cab models ) WARNING c Do not install a child restraint in the jump seats ( King Cab model ) . These seats are not suitable for child restraint installation . c Serious or fatal injury could occur . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 27 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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WRS0192 WRS0193 WRS0194 2 . Tighten the belt by pulling the free end of the 3 . Position the lap belt low and snug on the 4 . Loosen the belt by holding the tongue at a belt away from the tongue . hips as illustrated . right angle to the belt , then pull on the belt . 1 - 28 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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c Periodically check to see that the seat WARNING belt and the metal components , such as c Only NISSAN seat belt extenders , made buckles , tongues , retractors , flexible wires by the same company which made the and anchors , work properly . If loose parts , original equipment seat belts , should deterioration , cuts or other damage on the be used with NISSAN seat belts . webbing is found , the entire seat belt as - sembly should be replaced . c Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender . Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident . c Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints . If the child restraint is not secured properly , the child could be WRS0201 seriously injured in a collision or a sud - Unfastening the seat belts den stop . To unfasten the seat belt , press the button the SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE buckle . c To clean the seat belt webbing , apply a SEAT BELT EXTENDERS mild soap solution or any solution recom - mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet . If , because of body size or driving position , it is Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat not possible to properly fit the lap - shoulder belt belts to dry in the shade . Do not allow the and fasten it , an extender is available which is seat belts to retract until they are completely compatible with the installed seat belts . The ex - dry . tender adds approximately 8 inches ( 200 mm ) of length and may be used for either the driver or c If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt front passenger seating position . See a NISSAN guide of the seat belt anchors , the seat dealer for assistance if an extender is required . belts may retract slowly . Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean , dry cloth . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 29 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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CHILD RESTRAINTS c In Crew Cab models , never install a rear facing child restraint in the front pas - senger seat . An inflating supplemental air bag could seriously injure or kill your child . A rear facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat . c Never install a rear - facing child re - straint in the front seat of a model equipped with a supplemental air bag ON / OFF switch unless you first turn OFF the air bag . An inflating air bag could seriously injure or kill your child . See � Passenger supplemental air bag ON / OFF switch and light � earlier in this ARS1098 WRS0256 section . PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING c An improperly installed child restraint RESTRAINTS could lead to serious injury or death in c Infants and small children should never an accident . be carried on your lap . It is not possible WARNING for even the strongest adult to resist the c NISSAN recommends that the child re - forces of a severe accident . The child c Infants and small children should al - straint be installed in the rear seat . Ac - could be crushed between the adult and ways be placed in an appropriate child cording to accident statistics , children parts of the vehicle . Also , do not put the restraint while riding in the vehicle . are safer when properly restrained in same seat belt around both your child Failure to use a child restraint can re - the rear seat than in the front seat . and yourself . sult in serious injury or death . In general , child restraints are designed to be installed with a lap belt or the lap portion of a three - point type seat belt . In addition , this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system , referred to as the LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) system . Some 1 - 30 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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child restraints include two rigid or webbing - c After attaching the child restraint , test it WARNING mounted attachments that can be connected to before you place the child in it . Push it c Do not install a child restraint in the these lower anchors . For details , see the � LATCH from side to side . Try to tug it forward jump seats ( King Cab model ) . These ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) sys - and check to see if the belt holds the seats are not suitable for child restraint tem � later in this section . restraint in place . The child restraint installation . should not move more than 1 inch ( 25 Child restraints for infants and small children of mm ) . If the restraint is not secure , c Improper use of a child restraint can various sizes are offered by several manufactur - tighten the belt as necessary , or put the increase the risk or severity of injury for ers . When selecting any child restraint , keep the restraint in another seat and test it both the child and other occupants of following points in mind : again . the vehicle . c Choose only a restraint with a label certifying c For a front - facing child restraint , if the c Follow all of the child restraint manu - that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle seat position where it is installed has a facturer � s instructions for installation Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor three - point type lap / shoulder belt , and use . When purchasing a child re - Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . check to make sure the shoulder belt straint , be sure to select one which will does not go in front of the child � s face or fit your child and vehicle . It may not be c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be neck . If it does , put the shoulder belt possible to properly install some types sure it is compatible with the vehicle � s seat behind the child restraint . If you must of child restraints in your vehicle . and seat belt system . install a front facing child restraint in c If the child restraint is not anchored the front seat , see � Installation on front c If the child restraint is compatible with your properly , the risk of a child being in - passenger seat � later in this section . vehicle , place your child in the child restraint jured in a collision or a sudden stop and check the various adjustments to be c When your child restraint is not in use , greatly increases . sure the child restraint is compatible with keep it secured with a seat belt to pre - c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi - your child . Always follow all recommended vent it from being thrown around in tioned to fit the child restraint , but as procedures . case of a sudden stop or accident . upright as possible . All U.S . states and provinces of Canada require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being oper - ated . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 31 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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CAUTION Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot . Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint . INSTALLATION ON REAR BENCH SEAT CENTER POSITION ( Crew Cab models only ) WRS0263 WRS0250 Front Facing � step 1 Front Facing � step 2 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child Front facing restraint and insert it into the buckle until you When you install a child restraint in the rear hear and feel the latch engage . center seat , follow these steps : Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat as facturer � s instructions for belt routing . illustrated . Always follow the restraint manu - facturer � s instructions . 1 - 32 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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WRS0264 WRS0265 WRS0266 Front Facing � step 3 Rear Facing � step 1 Front Facing � step 4 3 . Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very 4 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , Rear facing tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt use force to tilt the child restraint from side When you install a child restraint in the rear adjustment . to side , and tug it forward to make sure it is center seat , follow these steps : securely in place . It should not move more than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat as illustrated . Always follow the restraint manu - 5 . If it is not secure , try to tighten the belt again , facturer � s instructions . or put the restraint in another seat . 6 . Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 33 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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WRS0267 WRS0268 WRS0269 Rear Facing � step 2 Rear Facing � step 3 Rear Facing � step 4 4 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , 3 . Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child use force to tilt the child restraint from side tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until you to side , and tug it forward to make sure it is adjustment . hear and feel the latch engage . securely in place . It should not move more Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . facturer � s instructions for belt routing . 5 . If it is not secure , try to tighten the belt again , or put the restraint in another seat . 6 . Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . 1 - 34 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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INSTALLATION ON REAR BENCH SEAT OUTBOARD POSITIONS ( Crew Cab models only ) WARNING c The three - point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a 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 WRS0272 WRS0250 unsecured and cause injury to the child Front Facing � step 1 Front Facing � step 2 in a sudden stop or collision . 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child Front facing restraint and insert it into the buckle until you When you install a child restraint in a rear out - hear and feel the latch engage . board seat , follow these steps : Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - facturer � s instructions for belt routing . ways follow the restraint manufacturer � s in - structions . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 35 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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WRS0251 WRS0146 WRS0252 Front Facing � step 3 Front Facing � step 4 Front Facing � step 5 4 . Allow the belt to retract . Pull up on the 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 5 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . fully extended . At this time , the belt retractor use force to tilt the child restraint from side is in the automatic locking mode ( child re - to side , and tug it forward to make sure it is If necessary to ensure the child restraint is straint mode ) . It reverts back to emergency securely held in place . It should not move secure , pull the shoulder belt through the locking mode when the belt is fully retracted . more than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . seat belt tongue beyond the stitching in the belt . 6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out After the seat belt is fully retracted and the child of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more restraint is removed from the seat , the stitching belt webbing out of the retractor , the retrac - on the shoulder belt can be pulled back through the seat belt tongue . The stitching locates the tor is in the automatic locking mode . seat belt tongue near the top of the seat back for 7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is easy access for rear seat passengers . properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . 1 - 36 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0273 WRS0309 Rear Facing � step 1 Rear Facing � step 2 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child Rear facing restraint and insert it into the buckle until you When you install a child restraint in a rear out - hear and feel it engage . board seat , follow these steps : Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - facturer � s instructions for belt routing . ways follow the restraint manufacturer � s in - structions . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 37 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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WRS0260 WRS0253 WRS0254 Rear Facing � step 3 Rear Facing � step 4 Rear Facing � step 5 4 . Allow the belt to retract . Pull up on the 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 5 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . fully extended . At this time , the belt retractor use force to tilt the child restraint from side is in the automatic locking mode ( child re - to side , and tug it forward to make sure it is If necessary to ensure the child restraint is straint mode ) . It reverts back to emergency securely held in place . It should not move secure , pull the shoulder belt through the locking mode when the seat belt is fully more than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . seat belt tongue beyond the stitching in the retracted . belt . 6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out After the seat belt is fully retracted and the child of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more restraint is removed from the seat , the stitching belt webbing out of the retractor , the retrac - on the shoulder belt can be pulled back through the seat belt tongue . This stitching locates the tor is in the automatic locking mode . seat belt tongue near the top of the seat back for 7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is easy access for rear seat passengers . properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . 1 - 38 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . LRS0233 WRS0437 Passenger seat � King Cab ( LATCH system LATCH system anchor point location front anchor point location ) passenger seat ( King Cab ) LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) SYSTEM Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 39 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing - mounted attachments that can be con - nected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle . This system is known as the LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil - dren ) system . This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system . With this system , you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint . Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH system compatible child re - straints . Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with the LATCH sys - tem . This information may also be in the child LRS0234 WRS0439 restraint owner � s manual . If you have such a child Rear seat � Crew Cab ( LATCH system an - LATCH system anchor point locations rear restraint , refer to the illustration for the seating chor point location ) bench seat ( Crew Cab ) positions equipped with LATCH system anchors which can be used to secure the child restraint . c Follow all other instructions concern - WARNING ing proper installation of child re - The LATCH system anchors are located at the straints and the use of air bag ON / OFF c Attach LATCH system compatible child rear of the seat cushion near the seatback . A switches ( if so equipped ) outlined in restraints only at the locations shown . If label is attached to the seat back to help you this manual . a child restraint is not secured properly , locate the LATCH system anchors . your child could be seriously injured or c The LATCH system anchors are de - LATCH child restraints generally require the use killed in an accident . signed to withstand only those loads of a top tether strap . See � Top tether strap child imposed by correctly fitted child re - c Do not secure a child restraint in the restraint � later in this section for installation in - straints . Under no circumstance are center rear seating position ( Crew Cab structions . they to be used for adult seat belts or models ) using the LATCH system an - harnesses . When installing a child restraint , carefully read chors . The child restraint will not be and follow the instructions in this manual and secured properly . those supplied with the child restraint . 1 - 40 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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When you install a LATCH system compatible TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD child restraint to the lower anchor attachments , RESTRAINT follow these steps : If your child restraint has a top tether strap , it must be secured to the provided anchor point . Secure WARNING the child restraint with a seat belt . Secure the top Inspect the lower anchors by inserting tether strap to the anchor bracket which provides your fingers into the lower anchor area the straightest installation of the tether strap . and feeling to make sure there are no Tighten the strap according to the manufactur - obstructions over the LATCH system an - er � s instructions to remove any slack . chors , such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material . The child restraint will WARNING not be secured properly if the LATCH sys - Child restraint anchor points are designed tem anchors are obstructed . to withstand only those loads imposed by WRS0270 1 . To install the LATCH system compatible correctly fitted child restraints . Under no child restraint , insert the child restraint Front passenger seat ( King cab only ) circumstances are they to be used for LATCH system anchor attachments into the 1 . Hook adult seat belts or harnesses . anchor points on the seat . If the child re - 2 . Anchor bracket straint is equipped with a top tether , see 3 . Top tether strap � Top tether strap child restraint � later in this Front passenger seat ( King cab only ) section for installation instructions . 2 . After attaching the child restraint and before First , secure the child restraint with the seat belt placing the child in it , use force to push the or the LATCH system ( front passenger seat po - child restraint from side to side and tug it sition only ) , as applicable . forward to make sure that the child restraint Adjust the front passenger seat head restraint to is securely held in place . It should not move its highest position and route the top tether strap more than 1 inch . between the head restraint and the top of the 3 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is seatback . Secure the top tether strap to the properly secured prior to each use . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 41 Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X
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anchor point which provides the straightest in - stallation of the tether strap as shown later in this section . Tighten the tether strap according to the manu - facturer � s instructions to remove any slack . For best child restraint fit , see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer � s instructions . WRS0441 WRS0223 King Cab Rear bench seat ( Crew cab only ) 1 . Top tether strap Anchor point locations 2 . Hook Anchor points are located under the rear window . 3 . Anchor bracket King Cab vehicles will only have the outer anchor Rear bench seat ( Crew cab only ) point . Crew Cab vehicles will have all 3 anchor points . First , secure the child restraint with the seat belt If you have any questions when installing a or the LATCH system ( rear bench seat outboard top strap child restraint on the rear seat , positions only ) , as applicable . consult your NISSAN dealer for details . Position the top tether strap over the head re - straint and secure it to the tether anchor bracket that provides the straightest installation . Tighten the strap according to the manufactur - er � s instructions to remove any slack . 1 - 42 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY — 2004 Truck / Frontier ( d22 ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA_English ( nna ) 05 / 25 / 04 — arosenma X