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FOREWORD READ FIRST � THEN DRIVE SAFELY 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 sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle . techniques and strict quality control . 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 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE - vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles ( kilome - formance problems resulting from modi - MINDERS FOR SAFETY ! ters ) of driving pleasure . Please read through this fications may not be covered under manual before operating your vehicle . Follow these important driving rules to NISSAN warranties . help ensure a safe and complete trip for A separate Warranty Information Booklet you and your passengers ! explains details about the warranties cov - 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 give your full attention to driv - may have with your vehicle , as well as ing and avoid using vehicle features or clarify your rights under your state � s lemon taking other actions that could distract law . you . Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro - best . When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems . Preteen questions , they will be glad to assist you with the children should be seated in the rear seat . extensive resources available to them . c ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle . c ALWAYS review this Owner � s Manual for important safety information . Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie 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 � CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE WARNING or � Do not let this happen . � ADVISORY This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious Some vehicle parts , such as lithium batter - personal injury . To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra - ies , may contain perchlorate material . The risk , the procedures must be followed tion , it means the arrow points to the front of the following advisory is provided : � Perchlor - precisely . vehicle . ate Material � special handling may apply , See www.dtsc.ca.gov / hazardouswaste / CAUTION perchlorate . � Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these This is used to indicate the presence of a indicate movement or action . hazard that could cause minor or moder - ate personal injury or damage to your ve - hicle . To avoid or reduce the risk , the pro - Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these cedures must be followed carefully . call attention to an item in the illustration . Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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BLUETOOTHt is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG , Inc . , U.S.A . and licensed to Xanavi Informatics Corporation . ' 2006 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA , INC . All rights reserved . No part of this Owner � s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system , or transmitted in any form , or by any means , electronic , mechanical , photocopying , recording or otherwise , without the prior written permission of Nissan North America , Inc . Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie 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 You can write to NISSAN with the information at : The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information : dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to For U.S . customers provide NISSAN directly with comments or � Your name , address , and telephone number Nissan North America , Inc . questions , please contact the NISSAN Con - Consumer Affairs Department � Vehicle identification number ( attached to the sumer Affairs Department using our toll - free P.O . Box 685003 top of the instrument panel on the driver � s number : Franklin , TN 37068 - 5003 side ) For U.S . customers For Canadian customers � Date of purchase 1 - 800 - NISSAN - 1 Nissan Canada Inc . ( 1 - 800 - 647 - 7261 ) � Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive For Canadian customers Mississauga , Ontario L4W 4Z5 � Your NISSAN dealer � s name 1 - 800 - 387 - 0122 � Your comments or questions OR We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle . Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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Illustrated table of contents Table of 0 Contents Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre - driving checks and adjustments 3 Monitor , climate , audio , phone and voice recognition 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 check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 7 Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 4 Warning / indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 9 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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AIRBAGS , SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1 . Top tether strap anchor ( P . 1 - 20 ) 2 . Rear seat belts ( P . 1 - 9 ) 3 . Supplemental curtain side - impact air bags ( P . 1 - 35 ) 4 . Supplemental side - impact air bags ( P . 1 - 35 ) 5 . Front head restraint ( P . 1 - 7 , P . 1 - 8 ) 6 . Front seat belts ( P . 1 - 9 ) 7 . Supplemental front - impact air bags ( P . 1 - 35 ) 8 . Seats ( P . 1 - 2 ) 9 . Occupant classification sensor ( pattern sensor ) ( P . 1 - 42 ) 10 . Seat belt pretensioners ( P . 1 - 48 ) 11 . LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) ( P . 1 - 18 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0100 0 - 2 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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EXTERIOR FRONT 1 . Power windows ( P . 2 - 41 ) 2 . Windshield ( P . 8 - 19 ) 3 . Windshield wiper and washer switch ( P . 2 - 25 ) 4 . Engine hood ( P . 3 - 17 ) 5 . Tie down / towing hooks ( P . 6 - 12 ) 6 . Fog light switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 31 ) 7 . Headlight and turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 26 ) 8 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 26 ) 9 . Tire pressure ( P . 8 - 31 ) 10 . Flat tire ( P . 6 - 2 ) 11 . Tire chains ( P . 8 - 38 ) 12 . Mirrors ( P . 3 - 22 ) 13 . Door locks , Intelligent key system , keys , request button ( P . 3 - 3 , 3 - 6 , 3 - 2 , 3 - 8 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0094 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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EXTERIOR REAR 1 . Rear window defroster switch ( P . 2 - 26 ) 2 . Interior trunk lid release ( P . 3 - 18 ) 3 . Trunk lid ( P . 3 - 17 ) 4 . Vehicle loading ( P . 9 - 12 ) 5 . Exterior trunk lid release / request button ( P . 3 - 12 6 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 26 ) 7 . Fuel - filler cap , fuel recommendation ( P . 3 - 19 , P . 9 - 3 ) 8 . Fuel - filler door ( P . 3 - 19 ) 9 . Child safety locks ( P . 3 - 5 ) LII0095 0 - 4 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1 . Interior trunk access ( P . 1 - 5 ) 2 . Sunroof ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 44 ) 3 . Sun visors ( P . 3 - 21 ) 4 . Interior lights , illuminated entry ( P . 2 - 45 ) 5 . HomeLinkT ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 47 ) 6 . Automatic anti - glare inside mirror ( if so equipped ) ( P . 3 - 22 ) 7 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 38 ) 8 . Front cup holders ( P . 2 - 37 ) 9 . Front console ( P . 2 - 38 ) 10 . Front seat ( P . 1 - 2 ) 11 . Rear seat ( P . 1 - 5 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0099 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 7 . Windshield wiper / washer switch ( P . 2 - 25 ) 8 . Push Button Ignition ( P . 0 - 0 ) 9 . Hazard warning flasher switch ( P . 2 - 31 ) 10 . Front passenger air bag status light ( P . 1 - 44 ) 11 . Front passenger supplemental air bag ( P . 1 - 35 ) 12 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 38 ) 13 . Navigation system * ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 2 ) 14 . Heater and air conditioner ( manual or automatic ) ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 10 , P . 4 - 18 ) 15 . Shift selector lever ( P . 5 - 10 ) 16 . Audio system controls ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 20 ) 17 . Tilt / telescopic steering wheel controls ( P . 3 - 21 ) 18 . Vehicle Information display controls ( P . 2 - 15 ) LIC1055 19 . Intelligent Key port ( P . 3 - 6 ) 4 . Meters and gauges ( P . 2 - 3 ) 1 . Driver , center and passenger ventila - 20 . Trunk opener ( P . 3 - 17 ) 5 . Driver supplemental air bag / horn tors ( P . 4 - 9 ) * : Refer to the separate Navigation System Own - ( P . 1 - 35 , 2 - 32 ) 2 . Headlight / fog light ( if so equipped ) / turn er � s Manual . 6 . Cruise control main / set switch signal switch ( P . 2 - 26 ) See the page number indicated in paren - ( if so equipped ) ( P . 5 - 17 ) 3 . Steering wheel switch for audio control theses for operating details . ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 43 ) 0 - 6 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS QR25DE engine 1 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 13 ) 2 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 9 ) 3 . Brake fluid reservoir / Clutch fluid reser - voir ( M / T model ) ( P . 8 - 13 , 8 - 14 ) 4 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 18 ) 5 . Fuse block ( P . 8 - 21 ) 6 . Battery ( P . 8 - 15 ) 7 . Fuse / fusible link box ( P . 8 - 21 ) 8 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 9 ) 9 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 8 ) 10 . Drive belt location ( P . 8 - 16 ) 11 . Engine coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 8 ) 12 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 14 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LDI0553 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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VQ35DE engine 1 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 13 ) 2 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 9 ) 3 . Brake fluid reservoir / Clutch fluid reser - voir ( M / T model ) ( P . 8 - 13 , 8 - 14 ) 4 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 18 ) 5 . Fuse block ( P . 8 - 21 ) 6 . Battery ( P . 8 - 15 ) 7 . Fuse / fusible link box ( P . 8 - 21 ) 8 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 9 ) 9 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 8 ) 10 . Drive belt location ( P . 8 - 16 ) 11 . Engine coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 8 ) 12 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 14 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LDI0552 0 - 8 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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WARNING / INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page light light light Anti - lock Braking Master warning light 2 - 12 Security indicator 2 - 24 2 - 9 System ( ABS ) warn - light or ing light ( if so Seat belt warning 2 - 12 Slip indicator light ( if 2 - 14 equipped ) light and chime so equipped ) Automatic transmis - 2 - 10 Supplemental air 1 - 50 Traction control sys - 2 - 33 sion check warning bag warning light tem off indicator light ( if so equipped ) light ( if so equipped ) Brake warning light 2 - 10 Turn signal / hazard 2 - 14 Indicator Name Page or indicator lights light Vehicle dynamic 2 - 34 Continuously Vari - 2 - 13 control off indicator able Transmission Charge warning 2 - 10 light ( if so equipped ) ( CVT ) position indi - light cator light Engine oil pressure 2 - 10 Front passenger air 2 - 13 warning light bag status light Intelligent Key sys - 2 - 11 High beam indicator 2 - 13 tem warning light light ( blue ) Low tire pressure 2 - 11 Malfunction indica - 2 - 13 warning light tor light ( MIL ) Illustrated table of contents 0 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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1 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Front power seat adjustment System ( LATCH ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18 ( if so equipped for driver � s seat ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 20 Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 21 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7 Child restraint installation using the seat Active head restraint ( front seats ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8 belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 24 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 30 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 30 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11 Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 33 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 35 Injured persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13 Precautions on supplemental restraint Three - point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 35 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 49 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 50 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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SEATS FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT 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 with both feet on the floor and dangerous . The shoulder belt will not adjust the seat properly . See � Precau - be against your body . In an accident , tions on Seat Belt Usage � later in this you could be thrown into it and receive section . neck or other serious injuries . You c After adjustment , gently rock in the seat could also slide under the lap belt and to make sure it is securely locked . receive serious internal injuries . c Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle . They could unknowingly ac - tivate switches or controls . Unattended children could become involved in seri - ous accidents . 1 - 2 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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WRS0738 WRS0739 WRS0740 Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter ( if so equipped for driver � s seat ) 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 Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust Release the lever to lock the seat in position . up and lean your body forward . Release the lever the seat height until the desired position is to lock the seatback in position . achieved . 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 reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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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 . WRS0751 Forward and backward FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT ( if so equipped for Moving the switch forward or backward will slide driver � s seat ) the seat forward or backward to the desired position . Operating tips Reclining c The power seat motor has an auto - reset overload protection circuit . If the motor Move the recline switch backward until the de - stops during operation , wait 30 seconds , sired angle is obtained . To bring the seatback then reactivate the switch . forward again , move the switch forward and move your body forward . The seatback will move c Do not operate the power seat switch for a forward . long period of time when the engine is off . The reclining feature allows adjustment of the This will discharge the battery . seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat 1 - 4 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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WRS0752 WRS0743 Seat lifter ( if so equipped for driver � s Lumbar support ( if so equipped for seat ) driver � s seat ) 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 switch forward or cushion . backward to adjust the seatback lumbar area . WRS0744 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 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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1 Open access cover on rear parcel shelf . s c Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from 2 Push down on the button on the rear parcel s playing and becoming locked in the shelf . trunk where they could be seriously in - 3 Fold down the passenger side seatback . s jured . Keep the car locked , with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched WARNING when not in use , and prevent children � s access to car keys . c 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 . WRS0745 c Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or To fold down the driver � s side of the rear seat , shifting . Do not place cargo higher than reach through the opening and pull on the strap the seatbacks . In a sudden stop or col - 1 located behind the seat . s lision , unsecured cargo could cause The rear seats can be locked using the mechani - personal injury . cal key to prevent unauthorized access . For more c When returning the seatbacks to the information on keys , refer to � Keys � in the � Pre - upright position , be certain they are driving checks and adjustments � section of this completely secured in the latched posi - manual . tion . If they are not completely secured , passengers may be injured in an acci - dent or sudden stop . 1 - 6 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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WRS0167 LRS0746 WRS0134 Adjust the head restraint so the center is level Center armrest HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT with the center of your ears . Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal . To raise the head restraint , pull it up . To lower , push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down . WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted prop - erly as they may provide significant pro - 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 restraint system 1 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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c Do not attach anything to the head re - straint stalks . Doing so could impair active head restraint function . The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz - ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear - end collision . The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu - pant � s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries . Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most . SPA1025 Active Head Restraints operate only in certain ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT ( front rear - end collisions . After the collision , the head seats ) restraints return to their original positions . Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as WARNING described earlier in this section . c Always adjust the head restraints prop - erly as specified in this section . Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the Active Head Restraint . c Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems . Al - ways wear seat belts . No system can prevent all injuries in any accident . 1 - 8 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie 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 with both feet on the floor , your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and / or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced . NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive , even if your seating position includes a supple - mental 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 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie 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 . 1 - 10 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie 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 In addition to the general information in this WAIST . A lap belt worn too high could manual , child safety information is available from increase the risk of internal injuries in many other sources , including doctors , teachers , an accident . government traffic safety offices , and community organizations . Every child is different , so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 11 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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There are three basic types of child restraint for infants and small children . See � Child Re - facing child restraint . Refer to the manufacturer � s systems : straints � later in this section . instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations . NISSAN recom - c Rear facing child restraint Also , there are other types of child restraints mends that small children be placed in child available for larger children for additional protec - c Front facing child restraint restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle tion . Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle c Booster seat NISSAN recommends that all pre - teens Safety Standards . You should choose a child The proper restraint depends on the child � s size . and children be restrained in the rear seat . restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow According to accident statistics , children Generally , infants up to about 1 year and less the manufacturer � s instructions for installation are safer when properly restrained in the than 20 pounds ( 9 kg ) should be placed in rear and use . rear seat than in the front seat . facing child restraints . Front facing child re - Larger children straints are available for children who outgrow This is especially important because your rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year Children who are too large for child restraints vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys - old . Booster seats are used to help position a tem ( Air bag system ) for the front passen - should be seated and restrained by the seat belts vehicle lap / shoulder belt on a child who can no ger . See � Supplemental restraint system � which are provided . The seat belt may not fit longer use a front facing child restraint . later in this section . properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches ( 142.5 cm ) tall and weighs between 40 lbs ( 18 Infants WARNING kg ) and 80 lbs ( 36 kg ) . A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit . Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed Infants and children need special protec - in a rear facing child restraint . NISSAN recom - tion . The vehicle � s seat belts may not fit NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a mends that infants be placed in child restraints them properly . The shoulder belt may commercially available booster seat if the shoul - that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety come too close to the face or neck . The der belt in the child � s seating position fits close to Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety lap belt may not fit over their small hip the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat Standards . You should choose a child restraint bones . In an accident , an improperly fit - belt goes across the abdomen . The booster seat that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu - ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is facturer � s instructions for installation and use . injury . Always use appropriate child properly positioned across the top , middle por - restraints . tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the Small Children hips . A booster seat can only be used in seating All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or terri - positions that have a three - point type seat belt . Children that are over one year old and weigh at tories require the use of approved child restraints The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and least 20 lbs ( 9 kg ) can be placed in a forward 1 - 12 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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have a label certifying that it complies with Fed - THREE - POINT TYPE SEAT BELT eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian WITH RETRACTOR Motor Vehicle Safety Standards . Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or WARNING near the face and neck , use the shoulder belt c Every person who drives or rides in this without the booster seat . vehicle should use a seat belt at all times . WARNING c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when Never let a child stand or kneel on any the seatback is reclined . This can be seat and do not allow a child in the cargo dangerous . The shoulder belt will not areas while the vehicle is moving . The be against your body . In an accident , child could be seriously injured or killed in you could be thrown into it and receive an accident or sudden stop . neck or other serious injuries . You WRS0738 PREGNANT WOMEN could also slide under the lap belt and Manual front seat shown receive serious internal injuries . NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use Fastening the seat belts seat belts . The seat belt should be worn snug , c For the most effective protection when and always position the lap belt as low as pos - the vehicle is in motion , the seat should 1 Adjust the seat . See � Seats � earlier in this s sible around the hips , not the waist . Place the be upright . Always sit well back in the section . shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your seat with both feet on the floor and chest . Never run the lap / shoulder belt over your adjust the seat belt properly . abdominal area . Contact your doctor for specific recommendations . INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts . Check with your doctor for specific recommendations . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 13 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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fully retracted . Once retracted , the seat belt is in the emergency locking mode . See � Child re - straints � 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 WRS0137 WRS0138 not completely secured , passengers may 2 3 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor Position the lap belt portion low and snug s s be injured in an accident or sudden stop . 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 c The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack . Be sure the a sudden stop or on impact . A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest . move , and allows you some freedom of The front passenger seat and the rear seating movement in the seat . positions three - point seat belts have a locking c If the seat belt cannot be pulled from mechanism for child restraint installation . It is its fully retracted position , firmly pull referred to as the automatic locking mode or child the belt and release it . Then smoothly restraint mode . pull the belt out of the retractor . When automatic locking mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and 1 - 14 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie 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 LRS0242 Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment ( 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 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 15 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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CHILD RESTRAINTS c Adults and children who can use the WARNING standard seat belt should not use an c After adjustment , release the adjust - extender . Such unnecessary use could ment button and try to move the shoul - result in serious personal injury in the der belt anchor up and down to make event of an accident . sure it is securely fixed in position . c Never use seat belt extenders to install c The shoulder belt anchor height should child restraints . If the child restraint is be adjusted to the position best for you . not secured properly , the child could be Failure to do so may reduce the effec - seriously injured in a collision or a sud - tiveness of the entire restraint system den stop . and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident . SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS c To clean the seat belt webbing , apply a ARS1098 mild soap solution or any solution recom - If , because of body size or driving position , it is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet . PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD not possible to properly fit the lap - shoulder belt Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts RESTRAINTS and fasten it , an extender is available which is to dry in the shade . Do not allow the seat belts compatible with the installed seat belts . The ex - to retract until they are completely dry . tender adds approximately 8 inches ( 200 mm ) of c If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt length and may be used for either the driver or guide of the seat belt anchors , the seat front passenger seating position . See a NISSAN belts may retract slowly . Wipe the shoulder dealer for assistance if an extender is required . belt guide with a clean , dry cloth . WARNING c Periodically check to see that the seat 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 . 1 - 16 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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c If the child restraint is not anchored c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air properly , the risk of a child being in - Bag System , never install a rear - facing jured in a collision or a sudden stop child restraint in the front seat . An in - greatly increases . flating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child . A rear - c Child restraint anchor points are de - facing child restraint must only be used signed to withstand only those loads in the rear seat . imposed by correctly fitted child re - straints . Under no circumstances are c NISSAN recommends that the child re - they to be used for adult seat belts or straint be installed in the rear seat . Ac - harnesses . cording to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi - the rear seat than in the front seat . If tioned to fit the child restraint , but as you must install a front facing child re - upright as possible . straint in the front seat , see � Child re - WRS0256 c After attaching the child restraint , test it straint installation using the seat belts � before you place the child in it . Push it later in this section . WARNING from side to side while holding the seat c Improper use or improper installation c Infants and small children should al - near the LATCH attachment or by the of a child restraint can increase the risk ways be placed in an appropriate child seat belt path . Try to tug it forward and or severity of injury for both the child restraint while riding in the vehicle . check to see if the belt holds the re - and other occupants of the vehicle and Failure to use a child restraint can re - straint in place . The child restraint can lead to serious injury or death in an sult in serious injury or death . should not move more than 1 inch ( 25 accident . mm ) . If the restraint is not secure , c Infants and small children should never tighten the belt as necessary , or put the c Follow all of the child restraint manu - be carried on your lap . It is not possible restraint in another seat and test it facturer � s instructions for installation for even the strongest adult to resist the again . You may need to try a different and use . When purchasing a child re - forces of a severe accident . The child child restraint . Not all child restraints fit straint , be sure to select one which will could be crushed between the adult and in all types of vehicles . fit your child and vehicle . It may not be parts of the vehicle . Also , do not put the possible to properly install some types same seat belt around both your child of child restraints in your vehicle . and yourself . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 17 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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Several manufacturers offer child restraints for c When your child restraint is not in use , infants and small children of various sizes . When keep it secured with the LATCH System selecting any child restraint , keep the following or a seat belt to prevent it from being points in mind : thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident . c Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor CAUTION Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . Remember that a child restraint left in a c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be closed vehicle can become very hot . sure it is compatible with the vehicle � s seat Check the seating surface and buckles and seat belt system . before placing your child in the child restraint . c If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle , place your child in the child restraint This vehicle is equipped with a universal child WRS0440 and check the various adjustments to be restraint lower anchor system , referred to as the LATCH system anchor locations sure the child restraint is compatible with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System your child . Choose a child restraint that is LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS or LATCH . Some child restraints include two rigid designed for your child � s height and weight . FOR CHILDREN SYSTEM ( LATCH ) or webbing - mounted attachments that can be Always follow all recommended procedures . connected to these lower anchors . For details , Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or see the � Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren points that are used with Lower Anchors and territories require that infants and small System ( LATCH ) � later in this section . Tethers for CHildren System ( LATCH ) compat - children be restrained in an approved child ible child restraints . This system may also be If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint at all times while the vehicle is referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible restraint , the vehicle seat belts can be used . See being operated . system . With this system , you do not have to use � Child restraint installation using the seat belts � a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint . later in this section . In general , child restraints are also designed to be installed with the lap portion The LATCH anchor points are provided to install of a lap / shoulder seat belt . child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi - tions only . Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH anchors . 1 - 18 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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c Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH anchors . The child restraint will not be secured properly . c Child restraint anchor points are de - signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re - straints . Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses . LRS0660 LRS0661 LATCH lower anchor location LATCH webbing - mounted attachment LATCH lower anchor point locations Installing child restraint LATCH anchor attachments The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback . A label is at - LATCH compatible child restraints include two tached to the seatback to help you locate the rigid or webbing - mounted attachments that can LATCH anchors . be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle . With this sys - WARNING tem , you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint . Check your child re - c Attach LATCH compatible child re - straint for a label stating that it is compatible with straints only at the locations shown in the LATCH system . This information may also be the illustration . If a child restraint is not secured properly , your child could be in the instructions provided by the child restraint seriously injured or killed in an manufacturer . accident . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 19 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of a top tether strap , it must be secured to the anchor point . WARNING Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints . Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses . LRS0662 LRS0723 LATCH rigid - mounted attachment Top Tether Anchor Point Locations LATCH child restraints generally require the use Anchor points are located on the rear parcel of a top tether strap . See � Top tether strap child shelf . restraint � later in this section for installation in - structions . When installing a child restraint , carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint . See � Child restraint installation using LATCH System � in this section . 1 - 20 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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Installing top tether strap CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION Front - facing USING LATCH Follow these steps to install a front - facing child First , secure the child restraint with the seat belt restraint using LATCH : or LATCH System ( rear outboard seat positions WARNING only ) , as applicable . 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - c Attach LATCH compatible child re - ways follow the child restraint manufactur - 1 . Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor straints only at the locations shown . For er � s instructions . point which is located directly behind the the LATCH lower anchor locations , see child seat . � Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil - dren System ( LATCH ) � in this section . If 2 . Position the top tether strap over the top of a child restraint is not secured properly , the seatback . your child could be seriously injured or 3 . Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor killed in an accident . bracket that provides the straightest instal - c The LATCH anchors are designed to lation . withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints . Under 4 . Tighten the tether strap according to the no circumstance are they to be used for manufacturer � s instructions to remove any adult seat belts or harnesses . slack . c Inspect the lower anchors by inserting If you have any questions when installing a your fingers into the lower anchor area top tether strap child restraint on the rear and feeling to make sure there are no seat , consult your NISSAN dealer for de - obstructions over the LATCH anchors , tails . such as seat belt webbing or seat cush - ion material . The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH an - chors are obstructed . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 21 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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LRS0663 LRS0664 LRS0671 Front facing web - mounted � step 2 Front facing rigid - mounted � step 2 Front facing � step 4 2 . Secure the child restraint anchor attach - 4 . For child restraints that are equipped with 6 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , ments to the LATCH lower anchors . webbing mounted attachments , remove any hold the child restraint near the LATCH at - additional slack from the anchor attach - 3 . The back of the child restraint should be tachment and use force to push the child ments . Press downward and rearward firmly secured against the vehicle seatback . restraint from side to side , and tug it forward in the center of the child restraint with your to make sure that it is securely held in place . If the seating position does not have an adjust - knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion It should not move more than 1 in ( 25 mm ) . If able head restraint and it is interfering with the and seatback while tightening the webbing it does move more than 1 in ( 25 mm ) , pull proper child restraint fit , try another seating posi - of the anchor attachments . again on the anchor attachments to further tion or a different child restraint . tighten the child restraint . If you are unable to 5 . If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap , route the top tether strap and properly secure the restraint , move the re - secure the tether strap to the tether anchor straint to another seating position and try point . See � Top tether strap child restraint � in again , or try a different child restraint . Not all this section . child restraints fit in all types of vehicles . 1 - 22 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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WRS0697 LRS0665 LRS0666 Front facing � step 6 Rear facing web - mounted � step 2 Rear facing rigid - mounted � step 2 7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is 2 . Secure the child restraint anchor attach - 3 . For child restraints that are equipped with properly secured prior to each use . If the ments to the LATCH lower anchors . webbing mounted attachments , remove any child restraint is loose , repeat steps 3 additional slack from the anchor attach - through 6 . ments . Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your Rear - facing hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion Follow these steps to install a rear - facing child and seatback while tightening the webbing restraint using LATCH System : of the anchor attachments . 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - ways follow the child restraint manufactur - er � s instructions . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 23 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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LRS0673 LRS0674 WRS0256 Rear facing � step 3 Rear facing � step 4 CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION 5 . Check to make sure the child restraint is USING THE SEAT BELTS 4 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , properly secured prior to each use . If the hold the child restraint near the LATCH at - child restraint is loose , repeat steps 2 WARNING tachment and use force to push the child through 4 . restraint from side to side , and tug it forward c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air to make sure that it is securely held in place . Bag System , never install a rear - facing It should not move more than 1 in ( 25 mm ) . If child restraint in the front passenger it does move more than 1 in ( 25 mm ) , pull seat . Supplemental front air bags in - again on the anchor attachments to further flate with great force . A rear - facing tighten the child restraint . If you are unable to child restraint could be struck by the properly secure the restraint , move the re - supplemental front air bag in a crash straint to another seating position and try and could seriously injure or kill your child . again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles . 1 - 24 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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2 . Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - c NISSAN recommends that child re - ways follow the child restraint manufactur - straints be installed in the rear seat . er � s instructions However , if you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front pas - The back of the child restraint should be secured senger seat , move the passenger seat against the vehicle seatback . If necessary , adjust to the rearmost position . Also , be sure or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct the front passenger air bag status light child restraint fit . See � Head restraint adjust - is illuminated to indicate the passenger ment � in this section . air bag is OFF . See � Front passenger air If the head restraint is removed , store it in a bag and status light � later in this sec - secure place . Be sure to install the head restraint tion for details . when the child restraint is removed . If the seating c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle position does not have an adjustable head re - is equipped with an automatic locking straint and it is interfering with the proper child mode retractor which must be used restraint fit , try another seating position or a dif - WRS0699 when installing a child restraint . ferent child restraint . Front - facing ( front passenger seat ) � step 1 c Failure to use the retractor � s locking Front - facing mode will result in the child restraint Follow these steps to install a front - facing child not being properly secured . The re - straint could tip over or otherwise be restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear unsecured and cause injury to the child seats or in the front passenger seat : in a sudden stop or collision . 1 . If you must install a child restraint in c A child restraint with a top tether strap the front seat , it should be placed in a should not be used in the front passen - front - facing direction only . Move the ger seat . seat to the rearmost position . Child restraints for infants must be used in The instructions in this section apply to child the rear - facing direction and therefore restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in must not be used in the front seat . the rear seat or the front passenger seat . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 25 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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WRS0680 LRS0667 LRS0668 Front facing � step 3 Front facing � step 4 Front facing � step 5 5 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the 4 . Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully 3 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . extended . At this time , the seat belt retractor restraint and insert it into the buckle until you is in the automatic locking mode ( child re - hear and feel the latch engage . Be sure to straint mode ) . It reverts to emergency lock - follow the child restraint manufacturer � s in - ing mode when the seat belt is fully re - structions for belt routing . tracted . 1 - 26 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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8 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push 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 in ( 25 mm ) . If it does move more than 1 in ( 25 mm ) , pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint . If you are unable to properly secure the restraint , move the restraint to another seating position and try again , or try a differ - ent child restraint . Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles . 9 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic WRS0681 WRS0698 locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt Front facing � step 7 Front facing � step 6 out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any 7 . If the child restraint is equipped with a top 6 . Remove any additional slack from the seat more belt webbing out of the retractor , the belt ; press downward and rearward firmly in tether strap , route the top tether strap and retractor is in the automatic locking mode . the center of the child restraint with your secure the tether strap to the tether anchor 10 . Check to make sure the child restraint is knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion point ( rear seat installation only ) . See � Top properly secured prior to each use . If the and seatback while pulling up on the seat tether strap child restraint � in this section . seat belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 belt . Do not install child restraints that require the through 9 . use of a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 27 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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WRS0475 WRS0256 WRS0761 Rear - facing � step 1 Front facing � step 11 Rear facing � step 2 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child 11 . If the child restraint is installed in the front Rear - facing restraint and insert it into the buckle until you passenger seat , push the ignition switch to Follow these steps to install a rear - facing child hear and feel the latch engage . Be sure to the ON position . The front passenger air bag restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear follow the child restraint manufacturer � s in - status light should illuminate . If this seats : structions for belt routing . light is not illuminated see 9Front passenger air bag and status light9 in this section . 1 . Child restraints for infants must be Move the child restraint to another used in the rear - facing direction and seating position . Have the system therefore must not be used in the front checked by a NISSAN dealer . seat . Position the child restraint on the seat . Always follow the restraint manufacturer � s After the child restraint is removed and the seat instructions . belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode child restraint mode ) is canceled . 1 - 28 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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LRS0669 LRS0670 WRS0762 Rear facing � step 3 Rear facing � step 4 Rear facing � step 5 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the 5 . Remove any additional slack from the child 3 . Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . restraint ; press downward and rearward extended . At this time , the seat belt retractor firmly in the center of the child restraint to is in the automatic locking mode ( child re - compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat - straint mode ) . It reverts to emergency lock - back while pulling up on the seat belt . ing mode when the seat belt is fully re - tracted . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 29 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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BOOSTER SEATS 7 . 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 8 . 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 7 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0763 ARS1098 Rear facing � step 6 PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER 6 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , SEATS hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint WARNING from side to side , and tug it forward to make c Infants and small children should al - sure that it is securely held in place . It should ways be placed in an appropriate child not move more than 1 in ( 25 mm ) . If it does restraint while riding in the vehicle . move more than 1 in ( 25 mm ) , pull again on Failure to use a child restraint or the shoulder belt to further tighten the child booster seat can result in serious injury restraint . If you are unable to properly secure or death . the restraint , move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child re - straints fit in all types of vehicles . 1 - 30 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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c Do not use towels , books , pillows or c After placing the child in the booster c Infants and small children should never other items in place of a booster seat . seat and fastening the seat belt , make be carried on your lap . It is not possible Items such as these may move during sure the shoulder portion of the belt is for even the strongest adult to resist the normal driving or a collision and result away from the child � s face and neck and forces of a severe accident . The child in serious injury or death . Booster seats the lap portion of the belt does not could be crushed between the adult and are designed to be used with a cross the abdomen . parts of the vehicle . Also , do not put the lap / shoulder belt . Booster seats are de - same seat belt around both your child c Do not put the shoulder belt behind the signed to properly route the lap and and yourself . child or under the child � s arm . If you shoulder portions of the seat belt over must install a booster seat in the front c NISSAN recommends that the booster the strongest portions of a child � s body seat , see � Booster seat installation � seat be installed in the rear seat . Ac - to provide the maximum protection dur - later in this section . cording to accident statistics , children ing a collision . are safer when properly restrained in c When your booster seat is not in use , the rear seat than in the front seat . If c Follow all of the booster seat manufac - keep it secured with a seat belt to pre - you must install a booster seat in the turer � s instructions for installation and vent it from being thrown around in front seat , see � Booster seat installa - use . When purchasing a booster seat , case of a sudden stop or accident . tion � in this section . be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle . It may not be possible c A booster seat must only be installed in CAUTION to properly install some types of a seating position that has a booster seats in your vehicle . Remember that a booster seat left in a lap / shoulder belt . Failure to use a closed vehicle can become very hot . three - point type seat belt with a c If the booster seat and seat belt is not Check the seating surface and buckles booster seat can result in a serious in - used properly , the risk of a child being before placing your child in the booster jury in sudden stop or collision . injured in a collision or a sudden stop seat . greatly increases . c Improper use or improper installation of a booster seat can increase the risk c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi - or severity of injury for both the child tioned to fit the booster seat , but as and other occupants of the vehicle and upright as possible . can lead to serious injury or death in an accident . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 31 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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LRS0455 LRS0453 LRS0464 1 low back booster seat is chosen , the children be restrained in an approved child Booster seats of various sizes are offered by s restraint at all times while the vehicle is vehicle seat back must be at or above the several manufacturers . When selecting any being operated . center of the child � s ears . If the seat back is booster seat , keep the following points in mind : lower than the center of the child � s ears , a The instructions in this section apply to booster c Choose only a booster seat with a label 2 high back booster seat should be used . s seat installation in the rear seats or the front certifying that it complies with Federal Motor passenger seat . c If the booster seat is compatible with your Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian vehicle , place your child in the booster seat Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . and check the various adjustments to be c Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your sure it is compatible with the vehicle � s seat child . Always follow all recommended pro - and seat belt system . cedures . c Make sure the child � s head will be properly All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or supported by the booster seat or vehicle territories require that infants and small seat . The seat back must be at or above the center of the child � s ears . For example , if a 1 - 32 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION WARNING NISSAN recommends that booster seats be installed in the rear seat . However , if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat , move the passenger � s seat to the rearmost position . CAUTION Do not use the lap / shoulder belt auto - matic locking mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts . LRS0451 WRS0699 Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the Rear center position 1 . If you must install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat : front seat , move the seat to the rear - most position . 2 . Position the booster seat on the seat . Only place it in a front facing direction . Always follow the booster seat manufacturer � s in - structions . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 33 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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4 . Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child � s hips . Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer � s in - structions for adjusting the belt routing . 5 . Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack . Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top , middle portion of the child � s shoulder . Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer � s instructions for adjusting the belt routing . LRS0452 LRS0454 Rear outboard position Front passenger position 6 . Follow the warnings , cautions and instruc - 3 . The booster seat should be positioned on tions for properly fastening a seat belt the vehicle seat so that it is stable . If neces - shown in the � Three - point seat belt with sary , adjust or remove the head restraint to retractor � earlier in this section . obtain the correct booster seat fit . See � Head restraint adjustment � earlier in this section . If the head restraint is removed , store it in a secure place . Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is removed . If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit , try another seating position or a different booster seat . 1 - 34 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie 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 � earlier in this section for bags ( NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ) , instructions and precautions on seat belt usage . ) supplemental side air bags , curtain side - impact The supplemental air bags operate only air bags and pre - tensioner seat belts . when the ignition switch is in the ON posi - Supplemental front impact air bag system : tion . The NISSAN advanced air bag system can help After turning the ignition key to the ON cushion the impact force to the head and chest of position , the supplemental air bag warning WRS0475 the driver and front passenger in certain frontal light illuminates . The supplemental air bag collisions . 7 . If the booster seat is installed in the front warning light will turn off after about 7 passenger seat , push the ignition switch to Supplemental side - impact air bag system : seconds if the system is operational . the ON position . The passenger air bag sta - This system can help cushion the impact force to tus light may or may not be illumi - the chest and pelvic area of the driver and front nated , depending on the size of the child and passenger in certain side impact collisions . The the type of booster seat being used . See supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate � Front passenger air bag and status light � on the side where the vehicle is impacted . later in this section . Supplemental curtain side - impact air bag system : This system can help cushion the im - pact force to the head of occupants 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 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 35 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel . Always use the seat belts . c The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened . The advanced air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us - age then inflates the air bags . Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident . c The front passenger seat is equipped WRS0031 with an occupant classification sensor ( pattern sensor ) that turns the front c The seat belts and the supplemental WARNING passenger air bag OFF under some front air bags are most effective when conditions . This sensor is only used in c The supplemental front air bags ordi - you are sitting well back and upright in this seat . Failure to be properly seated narily will not inflate in the event of a the seat with both feet on the floor . The and wearing the seat belt can increase side impact , rear impact , rollover , or front air bags inflate with great force . the risk or severity of injury in an acci - lower severity frontal collision . Always Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air dent . See � Front Passenger air bag and wear your seat belts to help reduce the Bag System , if you are unrestrained , status light � later in this section . risk or severity of injury in various kinds leaning forward , sitting sideways or out of accidents . c Keep hands on the outside of the steer - of position in any way , you are at ing wheel . Placing them inside the greater risk of injury or death in a crash . c The front passenger air bag will not steering wheel rim could increase the You may also receive serious or fatal inflate if the passenger air bag status risk that they are injured when the injuries from the supplemental front air light is lit or if the front passenger seat supplemental front air bag inflates . bag if you are up against it when it is unoccupied . See � Front passenger air inflates . Always sit back against the bag and status light � later in this section . 1 - 36 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie 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 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 37 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System , never install a rear - facing child restraint in the front seat . An in - flating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child . See � Child restraints � earlier in this section for details . ARS1045 ARS1046 WARNING c Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags , side air bags or curtain side - impact air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained . Pre - teens and chil - dren should be properly restrained in the rear seat , if possible . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 39 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie 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 with both feet on the floor . The side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag in - flate with great force . Do not allow any - one to place their hand , leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seat - back of the front seat or near the side roof rails . Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or SSS0101 SSS0188 lean against the door . Some examples of dangerous riding positions are WARNING shown in the previous illustrations . Supplemental side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag ( if so equipped ) : c The supplemental side air bag and cur - tain side - impact air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal im - pact , rear impact , rollover or lower se - verity side collision . Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents . 1 - 40 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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WRS0032 SSS0159 SSS0162 WARNING 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 restraint system 1 - 41 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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1 . SRS curtain side - impact air bag mod - ules 2 . SRS curtain side - impact air bags 3 . Supplemental side air bag modules 4 . Diagnosis sensor unit 5 . Supplemental front air bag modules 6 . Crash zone sensor 7 . Seat belt buckle switches on driver � s and passenger � s side 8 . Occupant classification sensor ( pattern sensor ) 9 . Occupant classification system control unit 10 . Seat belt pre - tensioner retractor 11 . Side satellite sensor 12 . LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ( front seats ) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN ad - vanced air bag system for the driver and front passenger seats . This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S . regu - lations . It is also permitted in Canada . However , all of the information , cautions and warn - ings in this manual still apply and must be followed . WRS0750 1 - 42 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order unoccupied , the light will not be illuminated , but The driver supplemental front air bag is located in to help protect the front occupants . Because of the air bag will be off ) . See � Front passenger air the center of the steering wheel . The passenger this , the force of the front air bag inflating can bag and status light � later in this section for supplemental front air bag is mounted in the increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too further details . One front air bag inflating does not dashboard above the glove box . The supplemen - close to , or is against , the front air bag module indicate improper performance of the system . tal front air bags are designed to inflate in higher during inflation . severity frontal collisions , although they may in - If you have any questions about your air bag flate if the forces in another type of collision are The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision . system , please contact NISSAN or your NISSAN similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact . dealer . If you are considering modification of your The supplemental front air bags operate They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions . vehicle due to a disability , you may also contact only when the ignition switch is in the ON Vehicle damage ( or lack of it ) is not always an NISSAN . Contact information is contained in the position . indication of proper supplemental front air bag front of this Owner � s Manual . After pushing the ignition switch to the ON system operation . When a supplemental front air bag inflates , a position , the supplemental air bag warning The NISSAN advanced air bag system has dual fairly loud noise may be heard , followed by the light illuminates . The supplemental air bag stage air bag inflators . It also monitors informa - release of smoke . This smoke is not harmful and warning light will turn off after about 7 tion from the crash zone sensor , the diagnosis does not indicate a fire . Care should be taken to seconds if the system is operational . sensor unit , seat belt buckle sensors and the not inhale it , as it may cause irritation and chok - ing . Those with a history of a breathing condition occupant classification sensor ( pattern sensor ) . should get fresh air promptly . Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver . For the Supplemental front air bags , along with the use of front passenger , the occupant classification sen - seat belts , help to cushion the impact force on sor is also monitored . Based on information from the face and chest of the front occupants . They the sensors , only one front air bag may inflate in a can help save lives and reduce serious injuries . crash , depending on the crash severity and However , an inflating front air bag may cause whether the front occupants are belted or un - facial abrasions or other injuries . Front air bags belted . Additionally , the front passenger air bag do not provide restraint to the lower body . may be automatically turned OFF under some Even with NISSAN advanced air bags , seat belts conditions , depending on the information pro - should be correctly worn and the driver and pas - vided by the occupant classification sensor . If the senger seated upright as far as practical away front passenger air bag is OFF , the passenger air from the steering wheel or instrument panel . The bag status light will be illuminated ( if the seat is Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 43 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X
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Status light to certain front passenger seat occupants , such as children , by requiring the air bag to be auto - is The front passenger air bag status light matically turned OFF . located on the instrument panel above the radio controls . The light operates as follows : The occupant classification sensor ( pattern sen - sor ) is in the front passenger seat cushion and is c Unoccupied passenger � s seat : The is designed to detect an occupant and objects on OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF the seat . For example , if a child is in the front and will not inflate in a crash . passenger seat , the advanced air bag system is c Passenger � s seat occupied by a small adult , designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in child or child restraint as outlined in this accordance with the regulations . Also , if a child illuminates to indicate section : The restraint of the type specified in the regulations is that the front passenger air bag is OFF and on the seat , the occupant classification sensor will not inflate in a crash . can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF . WRS0475 c Occupied passenger seat and the passen - Front passenger seat adult occupants who are Front passenger air bag and status light ger meets the conditions outlined in this properly seated and using the seat belt as out - section : The light is OFF to indicate lined in this manual should not cause the passen - WARNING that the front passenger air bag is opera - ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF . For tional . small adults it may be turned OFF , however if the The front passenger air bag is designed to occupant does not sit in the seat properly ( for automatically turn OFF under some con - Front passenger air bag example , by not sitting upright , by sitting on an ditions . Read this section carefully to edge of the seat , or by otherwise being out of The front passenger air bag is designed to auto - learn how it operates . Proper use of the position ) , this could cause the sensor to turn the matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated seat , seat belt and child restraints is nec - air bag OFF . Always be sure to be seated and under some conditions as described below in essary for most effective protection . Fail - wearing the seat belt properly for the most effec - accordance with U.S . regulations . If the front ure to follow all instructions in this tive protection by the seat belt and supplemental passenger air bag is OFF , it will not inflate in a manual concerning the use of seats , seat air bag . crash . The driver air bag and other air bags in your belts and child restraints can increase the vehicle are not part of this system . risk or severity of injury in an accident . NISSAN recommends that pre - teens and chil - dren be properly restrained in a rear seat . The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag 1 - 44 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Altima ( alt ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 10 / 26 / 06 — debbie X