Nissan Leaf (2019 year). Instruction

Rear bench seat

OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest

and store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the head restraint/headrest
when the child restraint is removed. For
additional information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests" in this section.

2. Position the top tether strap

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over the

seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

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on the bottom of the seat-

back behind the child restraint.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
move any slack.

CENTER SEATING POSITION

1. Position the top tether strap

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over the

seatback.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

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on the bottom of the seat-

back behind the child restraint.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
move any slack.

If you have any questions when install-
ing a top tether strap, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used to attach adult seat
belts, or other items or equipment to
the vehicle. Doing so could damage the
child restraint anchorages. The child
restraint will not be properly installed
using the damaged anchorage, and a
child could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision.

BOOSTER SEATS

For additional information on installing a
booster seat in your vehicle, follow the in-
structions outlined in this section.

Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not
used properly, the risk of a child being
injured or killed in a sudden stop or
collision greatly increases:
• Make sure the shoulder portion of

the belt is away from the child’s face
and neck and the lap portion of the
belt does not cross the stomach.

• Make sure the shoulder belt is not

behind the child or under the child’s
arm.

• A booster seat must only be in-

stalled in a seating position that has
a lap/shoulder belt.

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered
by several manufacturers. When selecting
any booster seat, keep the following points
in mind:

• Choose only a booster seat with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

• Check the booster seat in your vehicle to

be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system.

• Make sure the child’s head will be properly

supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above
the center of the child’s ears. For example,
if a low back booster seat

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is chosen, the

vehicle seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
high back booster seat

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should be used.

• 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 recom-
mended procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved
child restraint at all times while the ve-
hicle is being operated.

The instructions in this section apply to
booster seat installation in the rear seats
or the front passenger seat.

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Booster seat installation

WARNING

To avoid injury to child, do not use the
lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode when using a
booster seat with the seat belts.

For additional information, refer to all Warn-
ings and Cautions in “Child safety”, “Child
restraints” and “Booster seats” sections of
this manual before installing a child re-
straint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat
on the rear seat or in the front passenger
seat:

1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, move the seat to the rear-
most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.

Only place it in the forward-facing direc-
tion. Always follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned

on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
booster seat fit. If the head restraint/
headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head
restraint/headrest when the booster
seat is removed. For additional infor-
mation,

refer

“Head

restraints/

headrests” in this section.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and
it is interfering with the proper booster
seat fit, try another seating position or a
different booster seat.

Front passenger seat

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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 manufactur-
er’s instructions for adjusting the seat
belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat

belt toward the retractor to take up ex-
tra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is
positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions for adjusting the seat belt
routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and in-

structions for properly fastening a seat
belt. For additional information, refer to
“Three-point type seat belt with retrac-
tor” in this section.

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front

passenger seat, push the power switch
to the ON position. The front passenger
air bag status light

may or may not

illuminate, depending on the size of the
child and the type of booster seat used.
For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in this
section.

PRECAUTIONS ON SRS

This SRS section contains important infor-
mation concerning the following systems.

• Driver and front passenger supplemental

front-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced
Air Bag System)

• Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bag

• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag

• Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seats)

Supplemental front-impact air bag system

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can
help cushion the impact force to the head
and chest of the driver and front passenger
in certain frontal collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the chest and pelvic area of the
driver and front passenger in certain side
impact collisions. The side air bags are de-
signed to inflate on the side where the ve-
hicle is impacted.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)

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Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the head of occupants in front and
rear outboard seating positions in certain
side impact collisions. In a side impact, the
curtain air bags are designed to inflate on
the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a
rollover, the curtain air bags are designed to
inflate and remain inflated for a short time.

The SRS is designed to supplement the
crash protection provided by the driver and
passenger seat belts and is not a substi-
tute for them. Seat belts should always be
correctly worn, and the occupant should
be seated a suitable distance away from
the steering wheel, instrument panel and
door finishers. For additional information,
refer to “Seat belts” in this section.

The supplemental air bags operate only
when the power switch is in the ON position.

After the power switch is placed in the
ON position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supple-
mental air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the system is
operational.

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WARNING

• The front air bags ordinarily will not

inflate in the event of a side impact,
rear impact, rollover or lower sever-
ity frontal collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the
risk or severity of injury in various
kinds of accidents.

• The front passenger air bag will not

inflate if the passenger air bag sta-
tus light is lit. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Front passenger air
bag and status light” in this section.

• The seat belts and the front air bags

are most effective when you are sit-
ting well back and upright in the seat
with both feet on the floor. The front
air bags inflate with great force.
Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, if you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious
or fatal injuries from the front air
bag if you are up against it when it
inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far away as practi-

cal from the steering wheel or in-
strument panel. Always properly use
the seat belts.

• The driver and front passenger seat

belt buckles are equipped with sen-
sors that detect if the seat belts are
fastened. The NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System monitors the severity of
a collision and seat belt usage then
inflates the air bags as needed. Fail-
ure to properly wear seat belts can
increase the risk or severity of injury
in an accident.

• The

front

passenger

seat

equipped with occupant classifica-
tion sensor (weight sensor) that
turns the front passenger air bag
OFF under some conditions. This
sensor is only used in this seat. Fail-
ure to be properly seated and wear-
ing the seat belt can increase the
risk or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. For additional information, re-
fer to “Front passenger air bag and
status light” in this section.

• Keep hands on the outside of the

steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could in-
crease the risk that they are injured
if the front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

• Never let children ride unrestrained

or extend their hands or face out of
the window. Do not attempt to hold
them in your lap or arms. Some ex-
amples of dangerous riding posi-
tions are shown in the illustrations.

• Children may be severely injured or

killed when the front air bags, side
air bags or curtain air bags inflate if
they are not properly restrained.
Pre-teens and children should be
properly restrained in the rear seat,
if possible.

• Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air

Bag System, never install a rear-
facing child restraint on the front
seat. An inflating front air bag could
seriously injure or kill your child.
For additional information, refer to
“Child restraints” in this section.

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WARNING

Front

seat-mounted

side-impact

supplemental

air

bags

and

roof-

mounted curtain side-impact and roll-
over supplemental air bags:
• The side air bags and curtain air

bags ordinarily will not inflate in the
event of a frontal impact, rear im-
pact, or lower severity side collision.
Always wear your seat belts to help
reduce the risk or severity of injury in
various kinds of accidents.

• The seat belts, the side air bags and

curtain air bags are most effective
when you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat. The side air bag
and curtain air bag inflate with great
force. Do not allow anyone to place
their hand, leg or face near the side
air bag on the side of the seatback of
the front seat or near the side roof
rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in
the front seats or rear outboard
seats to extend their hand out of the
window or lean against the door.
Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the previous
illustrations.

• 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 espe-
cially careful with children, who
should

always

properly

re-

strained. Some examples of danger-
ous riding positions are shown in the
illustrations.

• Do not use seat covers on the front

seatbacks. They may interfere with
side air bag inflation.

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1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front-impact air bag

modules

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag modules

4. Occupant classification sensor (weight

sensor)

5. Occupant classification system control

unit

6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag inflators

7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag modules

8. Satellite sensors
9. Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front

seats)

10. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
11. Door sensors

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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the front
passenger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System, please observe the following
items.
• Do not allow a passenger in the rear

seat to push or pull on the seatback
pocket.

• Do not place heavy loads heavier

than 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback,
head restraint/headrest or in the
seatback pocket.

• Make sure that there is nothing

pressing against the rear of the
seatback, such as a child restraint
installed in the rear seat or an object
stored on the floor.

• Make sure that there is no object

placed under the front passenger
seat.

• Make sure that there is no object

placed between the seat cushion
and center console or between the
seat cushion and the door.

• If a forward-facing child restraint is

installed in the front passenger seat,
do not position the front passenger
seat so the child restraint contacts
the instrument panel. If the child re-
straint does contact the instrument
panel, the system may determine
the seat is occupied and the passen-
ger air bag may deploy in a collision.
Also the front passenger air bag sta-
tus light may not illuminate. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Child
restraints” in this section.

• Confirm the operating condition

with the front passenger air bag sta-
tus light.

• If you notice that the front passen-

ger air bag status light is not operat-
ing as described in this section, get
the occupant classification system
checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service.

• Until you have confirmed with a

dealer that your passenger seat oc-
cupant

classification

system

working properly, position the occu-
pants in the rear seating positions.

• Do not position the front passenger

seat so it contacts the rear seat. If
the front seat does contact the rear
seat, the air bag system may deter-
mine a sensor malfunction has oc-
curred and the front passenger air
bag status light may illuminate and
the supplemental air bag warning
light may flash.

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN
Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and
front passenger seats. This system is de-
signed to meet certification requirements
under U.S. regulations. It is also permitted in
Canada. All of the information, cautions
and warnings in this manual apply and
must be followed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air
bag is located in the center of the steering
wheel. The front passenger supplemental
front-impact air bag is mounted in the in-
strument panel above the glove box. The
front air bags are designed to inflate in
higher severity frontal collisions, although
they may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a
higher severity frontal impact. They may

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not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Ve-
hicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper front air bag operation.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
monitors information from the crash zone
sensor and the Air bag Control Unit (ACU).
Inflator operation is based on the severity
of a collision and seat belt usage for the
driver. For the front passenger, the occu-
pant classification sensor is also moni-
tored. Based on information from the sen-
sor, only one front air bag may inflate in a
crash, depending on the crash severity. Ad-
ditionally, the front passenger air bag may
be automatically turned OFF under some
conditions, depending on the weight de-
tected on the passenger seat and how the
seat belt is used. If the front passenger air
bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status
light will be illuminated. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Front passenger air bag
and status light” in this section. One front
air bag inflating does not indicate improper
performance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air
bag system, it is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to ob-

tain information about the system. If you
are considering modification of your ve-
hicle due to a disability, you may also con-
tact NISSAN. Contact information is con-
tained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irrita-
tion and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the head and chest of the front occupants.
They can help save lives and reduce seri-
ous injuries. However, an inflating front air
bag may cause facial abrasions or other
injuries. Front air bags do not provide re-
straint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat
belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and front passenger seated upright
as far as practical away from the steering
wheel or instrument panel. The front air
bags inflate quickly in order to help protect

the front occupants. Because of this, the
force of the front air bag inflating can in-
crease the risk of injury if the occupant is
too close to, or is against, the air bag mod-
ule during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a
collision.

The front air bags operate only when the
power switch is in the ON position.

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Front passenger air bag and status
light:

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is de-
signed to automatically turn OFF un-
der some conditions. Read this section
carefully to learn how it operates.
Proper use of the seat, seat belt and
child restraints is necessary for most
effective protection. Failure to follow
all instructions in this manual concern-
ing the use of seats, seat belts and
child restraints can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.

Status light:

The front passenger seat is equipped with
an occupant classification sensor (weight
sensor) that turns the front passenger air
bag on or off depending on the weight ap-
plied to the front passenger seat. The sta-
tus of the front passenger air bag (ON or
OFF) is indicated by the front passenger air
bag status light

which is located on

the instrument panel.

After the power switch is placed in the “ON”
position, the front passenger air bag status
light on the instrument panel illuminates
for about 7 seconds and then turns off or
remains illuminated depending on the
front passenger seat occupied status. The
light operates as follows:

CONDITION

DESCRIPTION

PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS

LIGHT (

) RESULT

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG

STATUS

Empty

Empty front passenger seat

ON (illuminated)

INHIBITED

Nobody/Somebody

Bag or Child or Child Restraint or

Small Adult in front passenger

seat

ON (illuminated)

INHIBITED

Adult

Adult in the front passenger

seat

OFF (dark)

ACTIVATED

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In addition to the above, certain objects
placed on the front passenger seat may
also cause the light to operate as de-
scribed above depending on their weight.

For additional information, refer to “Normal
operation” and “Troubleshooting” in this
section.

Front passenger air bag:

The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is
operated under some conditions as de-
scribed below in accordance with U.S. regu-
lations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF,
it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag
and other air bags in your vehicle are not
part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help
reduce the risk of injury or death from an
inflating air bag to certain front passenger
seat occupants, such as children, by requir-
ing the air bag to be automatically turned
OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the
requirements.

The occupant classification sensor in this
vehicle is a weight sensor. It is designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the

seat by weight. For example, if a child is in
the front passenger seat, the NISSAN Ad-
vanced Air Bag System is designed to turn
the front passenger air bag OFF in accor-
dance with the regulations. Also, if a child
restraint of the type specified in the regula-
tions is on the seat, its weight and the
child’s weight can be detected and cause
the air bag to turn OFF.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who
are properly seated and using the seat belt
as outlined in this manual should not
cause the front passenger air bag to be
automatically turned OFF. For small adults
it may be turned OFF, however if the occu-
pant takes his/her weight off the seat
cushion (for example, by not sitting upright,
by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by
otherwise being out of position), this could
cause the sensors to turn the air bag OFF.
Always be sure to be seated and wearing
the seat belt properly for the most effective
protection by the seat belt and supple-
mental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear
seat. NISSAN also recommends that ap-

propriate child restraints and booster
seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If
this is not possible, the occupant classifica-
tion sensor is designed to operate as de-
scribed above to turn the front passenger
air bag OFF for specified child restraints as
required by regulations. Failing to properly
secure child restraints and to use the ALR
mode may allow the restraint to tip or
move in a collision or sudden stop. This can
also result in the front passenger air bag
inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. For
additional information, refer to “Child re-
straints” in this section.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
the front passenger air bag is designed not
to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects
placed on the seat could result in air bag
inflation, because of the object’s weight be-
ing detected by the occupant classification
sensor. Other conditions could also result
in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are
on the seat, contrary to the instructions in
this manual. Always be sure that you and all
vehicle occupants are seated and re-
strained properly.

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Using the front passenger air bag status
light, you can monitor when the front pas-
senger air bag is automatically turned OFF.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
front passenger air bag status light is illu-
minated (indicating that the air bag is OFF),
it could be that the person is a small adult,
or is not sitting on the seat properly or not
using the seat belt properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the front passenger air bag status
light may or may not be illuminated, de-
pending on the size of the child and the
type of child restraint being used. If the
front passenger air bag status light is not
illuminated (indicating that the air bag
might inflate in a crash), it could be that the
child restraint or seat belt is not being used
properly. Make sure that the child restraint
is installed properly, the seat belt is used
properly and the occupant is positioned
properly. If the front passenger air bag sta-
tus light is still not illuminated, reposition
the occupant or child restraint in a rear
seat.

If the front passenger air bag status light
will not illuminate even though you believe
that the child restraint, the seat belts and
the occupant are properly positioned, it is
recommended that you take your vehicle
to a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. A NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer can check system
status by using a special tool. However, un-
til you have confirmed with a dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition
the occupant or child restraint in a rear
seat.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and
front passenger air bag status light will
take a few seconds to register a change in
the front passenger seat status. This is nor-
mal system operation and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passen-
ger air bag system, the supplemental air
bag warning light

, located in the me-

ter and gauges area of the instrument
panel, will be illuminated (blinking or
steadily lit). Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service.

Normal operation:

In order for the occupant classification
sensor system to classify the front passen-
ger based on weight, please follow the pre-
cautions and steps outlined below:

Precautions:
• Make sure that there are no objects

weighing over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) hanging on the
seat or placed in the seatback pocket.

• Make sure that a child restraint or other

object is not pressing against the rear of
the seatback.

• Make sure that the rear passenger is not

pushing or pulling on the back of the front
passenger seat.

• Make sure that the front passenger seat

or seatback is not forced back against an
object on the seat or floor behind it.

• Make sure that there is no object placed

under the front passenger seat.

Steps:

1. Adjust the seat as outlined in the “Seats”

section of this manual. Sit upright, lean-
ing against the seatback, and centered
on the seat cushion with your feet com-
fortably extended to the floor.

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2. Make sure there are no objects on your

lap.

3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the

“Seat belts” section of this manual. Front
passenger seat belt buckle status is
monitored by the occupant classifica-
tion system, and is used as an input to
determine occupancy status. So, it is
highly recommended that the front pas-
senger fasten their seat belt.

4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds

allowing the system to classify the front
passenger before the vehicle is put into
motion.

5. Ensure proper classification by checking

the front passenger air bag status light.

NOTE:

This vehicle’s occupant classification sen-
sor system generally keeps the classifica-
tion locked during driving, so it is impor-
tant that you confirm that the front
passenger is properly classified prior to
driving. However, the occupant classifica-
tion sensor may recalculate the weight of
the occupant under some conditions (both
while driving and when stopped), so front
passenger seat occupants should con-
tinue to remain seated as outlined above.

Troubleshooting:

If you think the front passenger air bag
status light is incorrect:

1. If the light is ON with an adult occupying

the front passenger seat:

• Occupant is a small adult — the air bag

light is functioning as intended. The
front passenger air bag is suppressed.

However, if the occupant is not a small
adult, then this may be due to the fol-
lowing conditions that may be interfer-
ing with the weight sensors:

• Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning

against the seatback, and centered on
the seat cushion with his/her feet com-
fortably extended to the floor.

• A child restraint or other object press-

ing against the rear of the seatback.

• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on

the back of the front passenger seat.

• Forcing the front seat or seatback

against an object on the seat or floor
behind it.

• An object placed under the front pas-

senger

seat.

• An object placed between the seat

cushion and center console or between
the seat cushion and the door.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a
stop when it is safe to do so. Check and
correct any of the above conditions. Re-
start the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE:

A system check will be performed dur-
ing which the front passenger air bag
status light will remain lit for about
7 seconds initially.

If the light is still ON after this, the person
should be advised not to ride in the front
passenger seat and the vehicle should
be checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

2. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child

or child restraint occupying the front
passenger seat.

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