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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 c ALWAYS review this Owner � s Manual er � s Manual carefully . This will ensure familiarity owners . This vehicle is delivered to you with for important safety information . with controls and maintenance requirements , as - confidence . It was produced using the latest For descriptions specified for four - wheel drive techniques and strict quality control . sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle . models , a mark is placed at the begin - This manual was prepared to help you under - ning of the applicable sections / items . WARNING stand the operation and maintenance of your As with other vehicles with features for vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles ( kilome - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE - off - road use , failure to operate four - wheel ters ) of driving pleasure . Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY ! drive models correctly may result in loss of manual before operating your vehicle . Follow these important driving rules to control or an accident . Be sure to read A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip � Driving safety precautions � in the � Start - explains details about the warranties cov - for you and your passengers ! ing and driving � section of this manual . 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 - ON - PAVEMENT AND OFF - ROAD DRIV - c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits hicle . Additionally , a separate Customer ING and never drive too fast for conditions . Care / Lemon Law Booklet ( U.S . only ) will This vehicle will handle and maneuver explain how to resolve any concerns you c ALWAYS give your full attention to driv - differently from an ordinary passenger may have with your vehicle , as well as ing and avoid using vehicle features or car because it has a higher center of clarify your rights under your state � s lemon taking other actions that could distract gravity for off - road use . As with other law . you . vehicles with features of this type , fail - Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro - ure to operate this vehicle correctly may best . When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems . Pre - teen result in loss of control or an accident . questions , they will be glad to assist you with the children should be seated in the rear extensive resources available to them . Be sure to read � On - pavement and off - seat . road driving precautions � , and � Avoid - c ALWAYS provide information about the ing collision and rollover � , and � Driving proper use of vehicle safety features to safety precautions � , in the � Starting and all occupants of the vehicle . driving � section of this manual . Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 26 / 07 — debbie X
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE available on this model . Therefore , you may find This vehicle should not be modified . some information that does not apply to your Modification could affect its vehicle . performance , safety or durability , and All information , specifications and illustrations in may even violate governmental this manual are those in effect at the time of regulations . In addition , damage or per - printing . NISSAN reserves the right to change formance problems resulting from modi - specifications or design without notice and with - fications may not be covered under out obligation . NISSAN warranties . IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual . They are used in the following ways : 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 . vehicle . CAUTION 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 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 26 / 07 — debbie X
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE WARNING ADVISORY Some vehicle parts , such as lithium batter - WARNING ies , may contain perchlorate material . The Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , following advisory is provided : � Perchlorate and certain vehicle components contain Material � special handling may apply , See or emit chemicals known to the State of www.dtsc.ca.gov / hazardouswaste / perchlorate . � California to cause cancer and birth de - fects or other reproductive harm . In addi - tion , certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm . ' 2007 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 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 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 check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 8 Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 4 Warning / indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 9 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 26 / 07 — debbie X
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AIRBAGS , SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1 . 2nd row seat belts ( P . 1 - 10 ) 2 . Supplemental curtain side - impact and rollover air bags ( if so equipped ) ( P . 1 - 41 ) 3 . Front seat belts ( P . 1 - 10 ) 4 . Supplemental front impact air bags ( P . 1 - 41 ) 5 . Seats ( P . 1 - 2 ) 6 . Occupant classification sensor ( pressure sensor ) ( P . 1 - 41 ) 7 . Seat belt pretensioners ( P . 1 - 54 ) 8 . Supplemental side air bag modules ( if so equipped ) ( P . 1 - 53 ) 9 . LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) ( P . 1 - 24 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0055 0 - 2 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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EXTERIOR FRONT 1 . Engine hood ( P . 3 - 8 ) 2 . Windshield wiper and washer switch ( P . 2 - 21 ) 3 . Windshield ( P . 8 - 19 ) 4 . Power windows ( P . 2 - 41 ) 5 . Door locks , keyfob , keys ( P . 3 - 3 , 3 - 5 , 3 - 2 ) 6 . Mirrors ( P . 3 - 12 ) 7 . Tire pressure ( P . 8 - 31 ) 8 . Flat tire ( P . 6 - 2 ) 9 . Tire chains ( P . 5 - 35 ) 10 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 27 ) 11 . Headlight and turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 23 ) 12 . Fog light switch ( P . 2 - 25 ) 13 . Tow hooks ( P . 6 - 11 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0058 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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EXTERIOR REAR 1 . Roof rack ( P . 2 - 38 ) 2 . Vehicle loading ( P . 9 - 12 ) 3 . Rear window defrost ( P . 2 - 22 ) 4 . Rear window washer ( P . 2 - 22 ) 5 . Lift gate ( P . 3 - 9 ) 6 . Spare tire ( P . 6 - 2 ) 7 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 27 ) 8 . Fuel - filler door ( P . 3 - 9 ) 9 . Child safety rear door lock ( P . 3 - 5 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0057 0 - 4 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 26 / 07 — debbie X
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1 . Map lights ( P . 2 - 44 ) 2 . Sun visors ( P . 3 - 11 ) 3 . Inside mirror ( P . 3 - 12 ) 4 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 32 ) 5 . Console box ( P . 2 - 32 ) 6 . Front seats ( P . 1 - 2 ) 7 . Rear seats ( P . 1 - 7 ) 8 . Storage ( P . 2 - 31 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0056 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 26 / 07 — debbie X
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 . Ventilators ( P . 4 - 2 ) 2 . Headlight / fog light ( if so equipped ) / turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 23 ) 3 . Steering wheel switch for audio control ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 26 ) 4 . Driver supplemental air bag / horn ( P . 1 - 41 , P . 2 - 26 ) 5 . Meters , gauges and warning / indicator lights ( P . 2 - 3 , 2 - 9 ) 6 . Cruise control main / set switches ( if so equipped ) ( P . 5 - 18 ) 7 . Windshield wiper / washer switch and rear window wiper / washer switch ( P . 2 - 21 , P . 2 - 22 ) 8 . Storage ( P . 2 - 31 ) 9 . Audio system controls ( P . 4 - 10 ) 10 . Front passenger supplemental air bag ( P . 1 - 41 ) 11 . Upper and lower glove box ( P . 2 - 32 ) 12 . Passenger air bag status light ( P . 1 - 50 ) 13 . Power outlet ( P . 2 - 29 ) 14 . Electronic locking rear differential ( E - Lock ) system switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 28 ) Hill descent control switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 27 ) WIC0915 0 - 6 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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Vehicle dynamic control ( VDC ) OFF switch ( P . 2 - 26 ) 15 . Shift selector lever ( P . 5 - 12 ) 16 . 4WD shift switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 5 - 21 ) 17 . Climate controls ( P . 4 - 2 ) 18 . Hazard warning flasher switch ( P . 2 - 25 ) 19 . Ignition switch ( P . 5 - 8 ) 20 . Tilt steering wheel control ( P . 3 - 11 ) 21 . Clutch interlock ( clutch start ) switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 29 ) 22 . Power outside mirror controls ( if so equipped ) ( P . 3 - 13 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . Illustrated table of contents 0 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS VQ40DE engine 1 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 12 ) 2 . Battery ( P . 8 - 13 ) 3 . Fuse / fusible link box ( P . 8 - 22 ) 4 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 8 ) 5 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 8 ) 6 . Brake fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 12 ) 7 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 17 ) 8 . Drive belt location ( P . 8 - 15 ) 9 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 7 ) 10 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 11 ) 11 . Engine coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 7 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WDI0507 0 - 8 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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WARNING / INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page light light light Anti - lock Braking 2 - 10 Engine oil pressure 2 - 11 Automatic transmis - 2 - 14 System ( ABS ) warn - warning light sion position indica - or ing light tor light 4WD warning light 2 - 12 ( model ) Cruise main switch 2 - 14 indicator light ( if so Automatic transmis - 2 - 10 Low fuel warning 2 - 12 equipped ) sion oil temperature light warning light ( if so Cruise set switch 2 - 14 equipped ) Low tire pressure 2 - 12 indicator light ( if so warning light equipped ) Automatic transmis - 2 - 10 sion park warning Low windshield 2 - 13 Electronic locking 2 - 15 light ( washer fluid warning rear differential ( E - model ) light Lock ) system on indicator light ( if so Brake warning light 2 - 11 Seat belt warning 2 - 13 equipped ) or light and chime 4WD shift indicator 2 - 15 Supplemental air 2 - 14 light ( bag warning light model ) Charge warning 2 - 11 light Front passenger air 2 - 15 bag status light Door open warning 2 - 11 light Illustrated table of contents 0 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page light light High beam indicator 2 - 15 Slip indicator light 2 - 16 light ( Blue ) for models with VDC ( if so Hill descent control 2 - 27 equipped ) system on indicator light ( if so equipped ) 2 - 17 Transfer 4LO posi - tion indicator light Malfunction indica - 2 - 15 model ) ( tor lamp ( MIL ) Turn signal / hazard 2 - 17 Overdrive off indica - 2 - 16 indicator lights tor light ( automatic transmission only ) Vehicle dynamic 2 - 17 control off indicator Security indicator 2 - 16 light light ( if so equipped ) Slip indicator light 2 - 16 for models with ABLS ( if so equipped ) 0 - 10 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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1 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system ( LATCH ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 24 Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 25 Active Head Restraint ( front seats ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 26 Flexible seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 Child restraint installation using the seat Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10 belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 30 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 36 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 12 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 36 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14 Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 38 Injured persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 41 Three - point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14 Precautions on supplemental restraint Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 21 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 41 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 21 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 56 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 22 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 56 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 22 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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WRS0175 WRS0176 WRS0131 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 Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of Release the lever to lock the seat in position . up and lean your body forward . Release the lever the seat cushion to the desired position . 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 reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P ( Park ) . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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WRS0389 WRS0213 WRS0134 Adjust the head restraint so the center is level Lumbar support ( if so equipped for HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT with the center of your ears . driver � s seat ) To raise the head restraint , pull it up . To lower , push and hold the lock knob and push the head The lumbar support feature provides lower back restraint down . support to the driver . Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area . The head restraints on the rear seats are remov - able . 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 . 1 - 4 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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c Do not attach anything to the head re - c Do not allow people to ride in any area straint stalks . Doing so could impair of your vehicle that is not equipped with Active Head Restraint function . seats and seat belts . Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz - seat belt properly . ing the force that the seatback receives from the c Do not fold down the rear seats when occupant in a rear - end collision . The movement occupants are in the rear seat area or of the head restraint helps support the occu - any luggage is on the rear seats . pant � s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may c Head restraints should be adjusted lead to whiplash type injuries . properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident . Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions Always replace and adjust them prop - at low to medium speeds in which it is said that erly if they have been removed for any whiplash injury occurs most . SPA1025 reason . Active Head Restraints operate only in certain ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT ( front c If the head restraints are removed for rear - end collisions . After the collision , the head any reason , they should be securely seats ) restraints return to their original positions . stored to prevent them from causing Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as injury to passengers or damage to the WARNING described earlier in this section . vehicle in case of sudden braking or an c Always adjust the head restraints prop - accident . FLEXIBLE SEATING erly as specified in this section . Failure c When returning the seatbacks to the to do so can reduce the effectiveness of upright position , be certain they are WARNING the Active Head Restraint . completely secured in the latched posi - c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo c Active Head Restraints are designed to tion . If they are not completely secured , area or on the rear seats when they are supplement other safety systems . Al - passengers may be injured in an acci - in the fold - down position . In a collision , ways wear seat belts . No system can dent or sudden stop . people riding in these areas without prevent all injuries in any accident . proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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c Properly secure all cargo to help pre - vent it from sliding or shifting . Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks . In a sudden stop or collision , unsecured cargo could cause personal injury . LRS0608 LRS0609 2 Once the seatback is released it will enable Folding the front passenger � s seatback s you to fold the front passenger seatback flat ( if so equipped ) over the seat cushion . To fold the front passenger � s seatback flat for 3 . To return the front passenger � s seat to a extra storage length when transporting long seating position lift up on the seatback and items : push it up to an upright position . Then pull up 1 Slide the seat to the rear - most position . Lift s on the recline lever and lean the seatback to up on the recline lever , located on the out - a proper seating position . Release the lever side edge of the seat , and fold the seatback to lock the seatback in position . forward as far as it will go . Then lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback to release the back of the seat . 1 - 6 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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1 Disconnect and secure the center seat belt s WARNING and tongues into the retractor base . See c If you fold the front passenger � s seat - � Stowing the center seat belt � later in this back flat forward to carry longer ob - section . Then properly stow the outboard jects , be sure this cargo is properly se - seat belts in the seat belt hooks before fold - cured and not near an air bag . In a ing down the rear seats . See � Seat belt crash , an inflating air bag might force hook � in this section for more information . that object toward a person . This could Lower the head restraints to the full � down � cause severe injury or even death . Se - position . Pull the strap forward , located in cure objects away from the area in the center of each seat cushion , and fold which an air bag would inflate . See each seat cushion toward the front of the � Precautions on supplemental restraint vehicle . system � later in this section . c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo LRS0577 area or on the front passenger � s seat when it is in the fold - down position . Use Folding the 2nd row bench seat of these areas by passengers could re - To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum sult in serious injury in an accident or cargo hauling : sudden stop . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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LRS0578 LRS0579 LRS0580 2 3 4 Then pull the straps located on the outside This provides a level cargo floor . To return the bench seats to a seating posi - s s s edge of each seatback to fold the seatbacks tion reverse this process . Raise the seat - forward . backs to an upright position . Make sure to hold the seat belts above the seat cushion , then push the seat cush - ion down into place . 1 - 8 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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3 . Then lift up on the seat cushion to remove it c Properly secure all cargo with ropes or from the seat base . Be sure to store it in a straps to help prevent it from sliding or secure place . shifting . In a sudden stop or collision , unsecured cargo could cause personal To return the rear seat back to a seating position : injury . 1 . Push the anchor bars on the bottom of the c When returning the seatbacks to the seat cushions down into the seat base . upright position , be certain they are completely secured . If they are not com - 2 . Rotate the seat cushion toward the rear of pletely secured in the latched position , the vehicle and push down until they are passengers may be injured in an acci - folded flat to secure each seat cushion to the dent or sudden stop . seat base . Make sure to hold the seat belts above the seat cushion and prop - c If the seat cushions are removed for any erly push the seat cushion down into reason , they should be securely stored place . LRS0585 to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in Removing the 2nd row bench seat WARNING case of sudden braking or an accident . cushions c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the The rear seat cushion can be removed to provide fold - down position . Use of these areas additional space when folding the 2nd row seat - by passengers without proper restraints backs flat . To remove the 2nd row bench seat could result in serious injury in an acci - cushions : dent or sudden stop . 1 . Pull the straps forward , located in the center c Do not allow people to ride in any area of each seat cushion to fold the seat cush - of your vehicle that is not equipped with ions forward . seats and seat belts . Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a 2 . Lift up and fold each of the red release seat belt properly . Never ride in the rear handles on the seat base toward the front of seat unless the seat bottom cushions the vehicle . The will release the seat cushion are in place and latched . from the seat base . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 . 1 - 10 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 11 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 pretensioner has activated , it The child restraints should be replaced your shoulder and across your chest . cannot be reused and must be replaced if they are damaged . Never run the belt behind your back , together with the retractor . See your under your arm or across your neck . The CHILD SAFETY NISSAN dealer . belt should be away from your face and c Removal and installation of the preten - Children need adults to help protect them . neck , but not falling off your shoulder . sioner system components should be They need to be properly restrained . c Position the lap belt as low and snug as 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 . 1 - 12 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 13 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 WRS0174 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 . 1 - 14 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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Once retracted , the seat belt is in the Emergency Locking Retractor ( ELR ) mode . See � Child re - straints � later in this section for more information . The ALR should be used only for child re - straint installation . During normal seat belt use by a passenger , the locking mode should not be activated . If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten - sion . It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag . See � Front passenger air bag and status light � later in this section . WARNING LRS0594 LRS0595 When fastening the seat belts , be certain 2 3 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor Position the lap belt portion low and snug s s that the seatbacks are completely se - and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown . cured in the latched position . If they are you hear and feel the latch engage . 4 not completely secured , passengers may Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the s c The retractor is designed to lock during be injured in an accident or sudden stop . 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 Retractor the belt and release it . Then smoothly ( ALR ) mode or child restraint mode . pull the belt out of the retractor . When the ALR is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 15 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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To increase your confidence in the seat belts , check the operation as follows . c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly . The retractor should lock and re - strict further belt movement . If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera - tion , see a NISSAN dealer . WRS0139 SSS0240 Unfastening the seat belts Center of the rear bench seat 1 1 To unfasten the seat belt , press the button on The center seat belt has a connector tongues s 2 the buckle . The seat belt automatically re - and a seat belt tongue . Both the connector s tracts . tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt operation . Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods : c When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor . c When the vehicle slows down rapidly . 1 - 16 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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Stowing the center seat belt When folding down the rear seat , the rear center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows : 1 so that the 1 . Hold the connector tongue s seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle . A into 2 . Insert a suitable tool such as a key s the connector buckle and release the con - 1 nector tongue s . 2 3 . Fold the connector as illustrateds . SSS0241 4 . Then secure the connector tongue into the WARNING 3 retractor bases in the ceiling . c Always fasten the connector tongue WARNING and the seat belt in the order shown . c Do not unfasten the rear center seat c Always make sure both the connector belt connector except when folding tongue and the seat belt tongue are down the rear seat . secured when using the seat belt . Do not use it with only the seat belt tongue c When attaching the rear center seat attached . This could result in serious belt connector , be certain that the seat - personal injury in case of an accident or backs are completely secured in the a sudden stop . latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured . LRS0601 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 17 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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Attaching the center seat belt c If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in Always be sure the center seat belt connector the correct position , serious personal tongue and connector buckle are attached . Dis - injury may result in an accident or sud - connect only when folding down the rear seat . den stop . To connect the buckle : 1 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac - s tor base . 2 Pull out the connector tongue from the s molded retractor base . 3 Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver s buckle until it clicks . The center seat belt connector tongue and re - ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < mark . The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the rear center seat belt con - nector buckle . To fasten the seat belt , see � Fastening the seat belt � earlier in this section . WARNING c Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat . LRS0602 1 - 18 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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c When attaching the rear center seat belt connector , be certain that the seat - backs are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured . c If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position , serious personal injury may result in an accident or sud - den stop . LRS0611 LRS0610 2 . Insert the shoulder belt into the back of the 2nd row center seat belt comfort comfort guide so that the seat belt lays flat in guide the guide . Be sure that the comfort guide When using the 2nd row center seat belt it may routes the seat belt properly over the center be necessary to use the comfort guide to adjust of your shoulder and across your chest . The the shoulder belt height for occupants of different belt should be away from your face and sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper neck , but not falling off of your shoulder . seat belt fit . 1 . Raise the head restraint on the 2nd row driver � s side seating position . Remove the comfort guide from the stowed position by pulling the cord from the channel . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 19 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie 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 . LRS0242 LRS0612 Front and 2nd row outboard seats 3 . To return the seat belt comfort guide to the stowed position , route the comfort guide Shoulder belt height adjustment ( front strap in the channel under the 2nd row driv - and 2nd row outboard seats ) er � s side seating position head restraint and attach the guide in the clip . The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad - justed to the position best for you . ( See � Precau - tions on seat belt usage � earlier in this section . ) 1 To adjust , pull out the adjustment button and s 2 move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired s position , so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder . The belt should be away from your face and neck , but not falling off your shoulder . Re - lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position . 1 - 20 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie 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 LRS0583 seriously injured in a collision or a sud - Seat belt hook den stop . When the seat belt is not in use and when folding SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE down the rear seats , hook the rear seat belts on c To clean the seat belt webbing , apply a the seat belt hooks . mild soap solution or any solution recom - SEAT BELT EXTENDERS mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet . Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat If , because of body size or driving position , it is belts to dry in the shade . Do not allow the not possible to properly fit the lap - shoulder belt seat belts to retract until they are completely and fasten it , an extender is available which is dry . compatible with the installed seat belts . The ex - 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 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 21 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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CHILD RESTRAINTS 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 . A rear - facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat . c NISSAN recommends that the child re - straint be installed in the rear seat . Ac - cording to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat . If you must install a front facing child re - straint in the front seat , see � Child re - ARS1098 WRS0256 straint installation using the seat belts � PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD later in this section . WARNING RESTRAINTS c Improper use or improper installation c Infants and small children should al - of a child restraint can increase the risk ways be placed in an appropriate child or severity of injury for both the child restraint while riding in the vehicle . and other occupants of the vehicle and Failure to use a child restraint can re - can lead to serious injury or death in an sult in serious injury or death . accident . c Infants and small children should never c Follow all of the child restraint manu - be carried on your lap . It is not possible facturer � s instructions for installation for even the strongest adult to resist the and use . When purchasing a child re - forces of a severe accident . The child straint , be sure to select one which will could be crushed between the adult and 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 . 1 - 22 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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Several manufacturers offer child restraints for c When your child restraint is not in use , c If the child restraint is not anchored infants and small children of various sizes . When keep it secured with the LATCH System properly , the risk of a child being in - selecting any child restraint , keep the following or a seat belt to prevent it from being jured in a collision or a sudden stop points in mind : thrown around in case of a sudden stop greatly increases . or accident . c Choose only a restraint with a label certifying c Child restraint anchor points are de - that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle signed to withstand only those loads Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor CAUTION imposed by correctly fitted child re - Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . straints . Under no circumstances are Remember that a child restraint left in a they to be used for adult seat belts or c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be closed vehicle can become very hot . harnesses . 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 c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi - restraint . tioned to fit the child restraint , but as c If the child restraint is compatible with your upright as possible . vehicle , place your child in the child restraint This vehicle is equipped with a universal child and check the various adjustments to be c After attaching the child restraint , test it restraint lower anchor system , referred to as the sure the child restraint is compatible with before you place the child in it . Push it Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System your child . Choose a child restraint that is from side to side while holding the seat or LATCH . Some child restraints include two rigid designed for your child � s height and weight . near the LATCH attachment or by the or webbing - mounted attachments that can be Always follow all recommended procedures . seat belt path . Try to tug it forward and connected to these lower anchors . For details , check to see if the belt holds the re - All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or see the � Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren straint in place . The child restraint territories require that infants and small System ( LATCH ) � later in this section . should not move more than 1 inch ( 25 children be restrained in an approved child If you do not have a LATCH compatible child mm ) . If the restraint is not secure , restraint at all times while the vehicle is tighten the belt as necessary , or put the restraint , the vehicle seat belts can be used . See being operated . restraint in another seat and test it � Child restraint installation using the seat belts � again . You may need to try a different later in this section . In general , child restraints are child restraint . Not all child restraints fit also designed to be installed with the lap portion in all types of vehicles . of a lap / shoulder seat belt . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 23 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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WRS0438 LRS0589 WRS0700 LATCH system anchor locations LATCH label locations LATCH lower anchor location LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS LATCH lower anchor point locations c Do not secure a child restraint in the FOR CHILDREN SYSTEM ( LATCH ) center rear seating position using the The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the LATCH anchors . The child restraint will seat cushion near the seatback . A label is at - Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor not be secured properly . points that are used with Lower Anchors and tached to the seatback to help you locate the c Child restraint anchor points are de - Tethers for CHildren System ( LATCH ) compat - LATCH anchors . signed to withstand only those loads ible child restraints . This system may also be imposed by correctly fitted child re - referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible WARNING straints . Under no circumstance are system . With this system , you do not have to use c Attach LATCH compatible child re - they to be used for adult seat belts or a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint . straints only at the locations shown in harnesses . The LATCH anchor points are provided to install the illustration . If a child restraint is not child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi - secured properly , your child could be tions only . Do not attempt to install a child restraint seriously injured or killed in an in the center position using the LATCH anchors . accident . 1 - 24 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 . LRS0661 LRS0662 Top Tether Anchor Point Locations LATCH webbing - mounted attachment LATCH rigid - mounted attachment Anchor points are located on the back of each LATCH child restraints generally require the use Installing child restraint LATCH anchor seatback for all three seating positions of the 2nd of a top tether strap . See � Top tether strap child row bench seat as shown . attachments restraint � later in this section for installation in - If you have any questions when installing a structions . LATCH compatible child restraints include two top tether strap child restraint on the rear rigid or webbing - mounted attachments that can When installing a child restraint , carefully read seat , consult your NISSAN dealer for de - be connected to two anchors located at certain and follow the instructions in this manual and tails . seating positions in your vehicle . With this sys - those supplied with the child restraint . See � Child tem , you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to restraint installation using LATCH � in this section . secure the child restraint . Check your child re - straint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH . This information may also be in the in - structions provided by the child restraint manu - facturer . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 25 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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2 . Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor c Inspect the lower anchors by inserting point on the seat directly behind the child your fingers into the lower anchor area restaint . and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LATCH anchors , 3 . Tighten the tether strap according to the such as seat belt webbing or seat cush - manufacturer � s instructions to remove any ion material . The child restraint will not slack . be secured properly if the LATCH an - For best child restraint fit , see the child restraint chors are obstructed . installation instructions in this section and the Front - facing child restraint manufacturer � s instructions . Follow these steps to install a front - facing child CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION restraint using LATCH : USING LATCH 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - LRS0588 ways follow the child restraint manufactur - WARNING er � s instructions . 2nd row bench seat c Attach LATCH compatible child re - Installing top tether strap straints only at the locations shown . For the LATCH lower anchor locations , see First , secure the child restraint with the seat belt � Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil - or the LATCH system ( rear outboard seat posi - dren System ( LATCH ) � in this section . If tions only ) , as applicable . a child restraint is not secured properly , 1 . Top tether strap your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident . 2 . Anchor point c The LATCH anchors are designed to For the 2nd row bench seat , install the top tether withstand only those loads imposed by strap as follows : correctly fitted child restraints . Under no circumstance are they to be used for 1 . Position the top tether strap over the top of adult seat belts or harnesses . the head restraint with the head restraint in the full � down � position . 1 - 26 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 4 . For child restraints that are equipped with interfering with the proper child restraint fit , try 2 . Secure the child restraint anchor attach - webbing mounted attachments , remove any another seating position or a different child re - ments to the LATCH lower anchors . additional slack from the anchor attach - straint . 3 . The back of the child restraint should be ments . Press downward and rearward firmly secured against the vehicle seat back . . in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion If necessary , adjust or remove the head restraint and seatback while tightening the webbing to obtain the correct child restraint fit . See � Head of the anchor attachments . restraint adjustment � in this section . If the head restraint is removed , store it in a secure place . Be 5 . If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap , route the top tether strap and sure to install the head restraint when the child secure the tether strap to the tether anchor restraint is removed . If the seating position does point . See � Top tether strap child restraint � in not have an adjustable head restraint and it is this section . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 27 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the child restraint is loose , repeat steps 3 through 6 . Rear - facing Follow these steps to install a rear - facing child restraint using LATCH System : 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - ways follow the child restraint manufactur - er � s instructions . WRS0697 LRS0665 Front facing � step 6 Rear facing web - mounted � step 2 2 . Secure the child restraint anchor attach - 6 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , ments to the LATCH lower anchors . hold the child restraint near the LATCH at - tachment 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 anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint . If you are unable to properly secure the restraint , move the re - straint to another seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles . 1 - 28 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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LRS0666 LRS0673 LRS0674 Rear facing rigid - mounted � step 2 Rear facing � step 3 Rear facing � step 4 5 . Check to make sure the child restraint is 3 . For child restraints that are equipped with 4 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , properly secured prior to each use . If the webbing mounted attachments , remove any hold the child restraint near the LATCH at - child restraint is loose , repeat steps 2 additional slack from the anchor attach - tachment and use force to push the child through 4 . ments . Press downward and rearward firmly 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 . hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion It should not move more than 1 in ( 25 mm ) . If and seatback while tightening the webbing it does move more than 1 in ( 25 mm ) , pull of the anchor attachments . again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint . If you are unable to properly secure the restraint , move the re - straint to another seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 29 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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The instructions in this section apply to child c NISSAN recommends that child re - restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in straints be installed in the rear seat . the rear seat or the front passenger seat . However , if you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front pas - senger seat , move the passenger seat to the rearmost position . Also , be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF . See � Front passenger air bag and status light � later in this sec - tion for details . c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor ( ALR ) which must be used WRS0256 when installing a child restraint . CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION c Failure to use the ALR mode will result USING THE SEAT BELTS in the child restraint not being properly secured . The restraint could tip over or WARNING otherwise be unsecured and cause in - jury to the child in a sudden stop or c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air collision . Also , it can change the opera - Bag System , never install a rear - facing tion of the front passenger air bag . See child restraint in the front passenger � Front passenger air bag and status � seat . Supplemental front air bags in - later in this section . flate with great force . A rear - facing child restraint could be struck by the c A child restraint with a top tether strap supplemental front air bag in a crash should not be used in the front passen - and could seriously injure or kill your ger seat . child . 1 - 30 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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2 . Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - ways follow the child restraint manufactur - er � s instructions The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback . If necessary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit . See � Head restraint adjust - ment � in this section . If the head restraint is removed , store it in a secure place . Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed . If the seating position does not have an adjustable head re - straint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit , try another seating position or a dif - WRS0699 WRS0680 ferent child restraint . Front - facing ( front passenger seat ) � step 1 Front facing � step 3 3 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child Front - facing restraint and insert it into the buckle until you Follow these steps to install a front - facing child hear and feel the latch engage . Be sure to restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear follow the child restraint manufacturer � s in - seats or in the front passenger seat : structions for belt routing . 1 . If you must install a child restraint in the front seat , it should be placed in a front - facing direction only . Move the seat to the rearmost position . Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear - facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 31 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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LRS0667 LRS0668 WRS0681 Front facing � step 4 Front facing � step 5 Front facing � step 6 5 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the 6 . Remove any additional slack from the seat 4 . Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . belt ; press downward and rearward firmly in extended . At this time , the seat belt retractor the center of the child restraint with your is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts to emer - and seatback while pulling up on the seat gency locking retractor mode when the seat belt . belt is fully retracted . 1 - 32 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 WRS0698 WRS0475 Locking Retractor mode by trying to pull Front facing � step 7 Front facing � step 11 more seat belt out of the retractor . If you 7 . If the child restraint is equipped with a top 11 . If the child restraint is installed in the front cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the passenger seat , turn the ignition switch to tether strap , route the top tether strap and retractor , the retractor is in the Automatic the ON position . The front passenger air bag Locking Retractor mode . secure the tether strap to the tether anchor should illuminate . If this status light point . See � Top tether strap child restraint � in 10 . Check to make sure the child restraint is light is not illuminated see 9Front passenger this section . Do not install child restraints properly secured prior to each use . If the air bag and status light9 in this section . that require the use of a top tether strap to seat belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 Move the child restraint to another seating positions that do not have a top through 8 . seating position . Have the system tether anchor . checked by a NISSAN dealer . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the Automatic Locking Re - tractor mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 33 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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WRS0256 WRS0761 LRS0669 Rear - facing � step 1 Rear facing � step 2 Rear facing � step 3 3 . Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child Rear - facing extended . At this time , the seat belt retractor restraint and insert it into the buckle until you Follow these steps to install a rear - facing child is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode hear and feel the latch engage . Be sure to restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts to emer - follow the child restraint manufacturer � s in - seats : gency locking retractor mode when the seat structions for belt routing . belt is fully retracted . 1 . Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear - facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat . Position the child restraint on the seat . Always follow the restraint manufacturer � s instructions . 1 - 34 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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LRS0670 WRS0762 WRS0763 Rear facing � step 4 Rear facing � step 5 Rear facing � step 6 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the 5 . Remove any additional slack from the child 6 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . restraint ; press downward and rearward hold the child restraint near the seat belt firmly in the center of the child restraint to path and use force to push the child restraint compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat - from side to side , and tug it forward to make back while pulling up on the seat belt . 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 rear seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child re - straints fit in all types of vehicles . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 35 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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BOOSTER SEATS 7 . Check that the retractor is in the Automatic c Infants and small children should never Locking Retractor mode by trying to pull be carried on your lap . It is not possible more seat belt out of the retractor . If you for even the strongest adult to resist the cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out forces of a severe accident . The child of the retractor , the retractor is in the Auto - could be crushed between the adult and matic Locking Retractor mode parts of the vehicle . Also , do not put the same seat belt around both your child 8 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is and yourself . properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 7 . c NISSAN recommends that the booster seat be installed in the rear seat . Ac - After the child restraint is removed and the seat cording to accident statistics , children belt fully retracted , the Automatic Locking Re - are safer when properly restrained in tractor mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . the rear seat than in the front seat . If you must install a booster seat in the ARS1098 front seat , see � Booster seat installa - PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER tion � in this section . SEATS c A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a WARNING lap / shoulder belt . Failure to use a three - point type seat belt with a c Infants and small children should al - booster seat can result in a serious in - ways be placed in an appropriate child jury in sudden stop or collision . restraint while riding in the vehicle . Failure to use a child restraint or c Improper use or improper installation booster seat can result in serious injury of a booster seat can increase the risk or death . or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident . 1 - 36 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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c Do not use towels , books , pillows or c After placing the child in the booster other items in place of a booster seat . seat and fastening the seat belt , make Items such as these may move during sure the shoulder portion of the belt is normal driving or a collision and result away from the child � s face and neck and in serious injury or death . Booster seats the lap portion of the belt does not are designed to be used with a cross the abdomen . lap / shoulder belt . Booster seats are de - c Do not put the shoulder belt behind the signed to properly route the lap and child or under the child � s arm . If you shoulder portions of the seat belt over must install a booster seat in the front the strongest portions of a child � s body seat , see � Booster seat installation � to provide the maximum protection dur - later in this section . ing a collision . c When your booster seat is not in use , c Follow all of the booster seat manufac - keep it secured with a seat belt to pre - turer � s instructions for installation and LRS0455 vent it from being thrown around in use . When purchasing a booster seat , case of a sudden stop or accident . Booster seats of various sizes are offered by be sure to select one which will fit your several manufacturers . When selecting any child and vehicle . It may not be possible booster seat , keep the following points in mind : CAUTION to properly install some types of booster seats in your vehicle . Remember that a booster seat left in a c Choose only a booster seat with a label closed vehicle can become very hot . certifying that it complies with Federal Motor c If the booster seat and seat belt is not Check the seating surface and buckles Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian used properly , the risk of a child being before placing your child in the booster Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . injured in a collision or a sudden stop seat . greatly increases . c Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle � s seat c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi - and seat belt system . tioned to fit the booster seat , but as upright as possible . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 37 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts . LRS0453 LRS0464 Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the c Make sure the child � s head will be properly All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or rear seat or in the front passenger seat : territories require that infants and small supported by the booster seat or vehicle children be restrained in an approved child seat . The seat back must be at or above the restraint at all times while the vehicle is center of the child � s ears . For example , if a being operated . 1 low back booster seat is chosen , the s vehicle seat back must be at or above the The instructions in this section apply to booster center of the child � s ears . If the seat back is seat installation in the rear seats or the front lower than the center of the child � s ears , a passenger seat . 2 high back booster seat should be used . s c If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle , place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child . Always follow all recommended pro - cedures . 1 - 38 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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LRS0591 LRS0586 WRS0699 Rear center position Rear outboard position 1 . If you must install a booster seat in the front seat , move the seat to the rear - 3 . The booster seat should be positioned on most position . the vehicle seat so that it is stable . If neces - sary , adjust or remove the head restraint to 2 . Position the booster seat on the seat . Only obtain the correct booster seat fit . See place it in a front facing direction . Always � Head restraint adjustment � earlier in this follow the booster seat manufacturer � s in - section . If the head restraint is removed , structions . 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 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 39 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 . LRS0454 WRS0475 Front passenger position 7 . If the booster seat is installed in the front 6 . Follow the warnings , cautions and instruc - passenger seat , turn the ignition switch to tions for properly fastening a seat belt the ON position . The front passenger air bag shown in the � Three - point seat belt with status light may or may not illuminate , retractor � earlier in this section . depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used . See � Front passenger air bag and status light � later in this section . 1 - 40 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM side impact or rollover collisions . In a side impact , PRECAUTIONS ON the curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT side where the vehicle is impacted . In a rollover SYSTEM both curtain air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a short time . This Supplemental Restraint System ( SRS ) sec - tion contains important information concerning These supplemental restraint systems are de - the driver and passenger supplemental front air signed to supplement the crash protection pro - bags ( NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ) , front vided by the seat belts and are not a substitute for them . Seat belts should always be correctly seat - mounted side - impact supplemental air worn and the occupant seated a suitable dis - bags , roof - mounted curtain side - impact and roll - tance away from the steering wheel , instrument over supplemental air bags and pretensioner seat panel and door finishers . See � Seat belts � earlier belts . in this section for instructions and precautions on Supplemental front impact air bag system : seat belt usage . The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help The supplemental air bags operate only cushion the impact force to the head and chest of when the ignition switch is in the ON or the driver and front passenger in certain frontal START position . collisions . After turning the ignition key to the ON Front seat - mounted side - impact supple - position , the supplemental air bag warning mental air bag system ( if so equipped ) : This light illuminates . The supplemental air bag system can help cushion the impact force to the warning light will turn off after about 7 chest area of the driver and front passenger in seconds if the system is operational . certain side impact collisions . The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted . Roof - mounted curtain side - impact and rollover supplemental air bag ( if so equipped ) : This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 41 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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the seatback and as far away as practi - cal from the steering wheel or instru - ment 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 ( pressure 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 . The front air bags inflate with and wearing the seat belt can increase side impact , rear impact , rollover , or great force . Even with the NISSAN Ad - the risk or severity of injury in an acci - lower severity frontal collision . Always vanced Air Bag System , if you are unre - dent . See � Front Passenger air bag and wear your seat belts to help reduce the strained , leaning forward , sitting side - status light � later in this section . risk or severity of injury in various kinds ways or out of position in any way , you of accidents . c Keep hands on the outside of the steer - are at greater risk of injury or death in a ing wheel . Placing them inside the crash . You may also receive serious or c The front passenger air bag will not steering wheel rim could increase the fatal injuries from the supplemental inflate if the passenger air bag status risk that they are injured when the front air bag if you are up against it light is lit or if the front passenger seat supplemental front air bag inflates . when it inflates . Always sit back against is unoccupied . See � Front passenger air bag and status light � later in this section . 1 - 42 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — 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 - 43 Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X
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ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 WARNING c Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags , side air bags or curtain side - impact and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained . Pre - teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat , if possible . 1 - 44 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2007 Xterra ( xtr ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 02 / 27 / 07 — debbie X