Nissan Leaf (2024 year). Manual in english

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 child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the
buckle until you hear and feel the latch
engage. Be sure to follow the child re-
straint manufacturer’s instructions for
belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-
tractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the ELR mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.

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Rear-facing — step 1

SSS0654

Rear-facing — step 2

SSS0655

Rear-facing — step 3

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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

5. Remove any additional slack from the

child restraint. Press downward and
rearward firmly in the center of the child
restraint with your hand to compress
the vehicle seat cushion and seatback
while pulling up on the seat belt.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it

before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the child
restraint near the seat belt path. The
child restraint should not move more
than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try
to tug it forward and check to see if the
belt holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the seat
belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint.
Not all child restraints fit in all types of
vehicles.

SSS0656

Rear-facing — step 4

SSS0657

Rear-facing — step 5

SSS0658

Rear-facing — step 6

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7. Check to make sure that the child re-

straint is properly secured prior to each
use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 1 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH

For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in “Child safety” (P. 1-19) and
“Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before installing a
child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle's seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure that the LATCH at-
tachment is properly attached to the
lower anchors.

If the child restraint is equipped with a
top tether strap, route the top tether
strap and secure the tether strap to the
tether anchor point. For additional infor-
mation, see “Installing top tether strap”
(P. 1-34).

Do not install child restraints that require
the use of a top tether strap in seating
positions that do not have a top tether
anchor.

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Forward-facing webbing-mounted —

step 2

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3. The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, remove the head restraint/
headrest to obtain the correct child re-
straint fit. If the head restraint/headrest
is removed, store it in a secure place.

sure to reinstall the head restraint/
headrest when the child restraint is
removed

. For additional information,

see “Head restraints/headrests” (P. 1-7).

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

4. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your knee to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of
the anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to

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

LRS2994

Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

SSS0647

Forward-facing — step 4

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6. After attaching the child restraint, test it

before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the child
restraint near the LATCH attachment
path. The child restraint should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and
check to see if the LATCH attachment
holds the restraint in place. If the re-
straint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
attachment as necessary, or put the re-
straint in another seat and test it again.

You may need to try a different child
restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all
types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1
through 6.

Installing top tether strap

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments.

First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors (rear bench outboard
seating positions only).

SSS0638

Forward-facing — step 6

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Top tether strap

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Tether anchor point

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Rear bench seat

OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and

store it in a secure place. Be sure to rein-
stall the head restraint/headrest when
the child restraint is removed. For addi-
tional information, see “Head restraints/
headrests” (P. 1-7).

2. Position the top tether strap

as shown.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

as shown.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint

installation procedure steps in this sec-
tion before tightening the tether strap.

CENTER SEATING POSITION

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, see “Head
restraints/headrests” (P. 1-7).

2. Position the top tether strap

as shown.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

as shown.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint

installation procedure steps in this sec-
tion before tightening the tether strap.

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

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.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Auto-
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be
used when installing a child restraint.
Failure to use the ALR mode will result
in the child restraint not being properly
secured. The restraint could tip over or
be loose and cause injury to a child in a
sudden stop or collision. Also, it can
change the operation of the front pas-
senger air bag. For additional informa-
tion, see “Front passenger air bag and
status light” (P. 1-34).

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For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in “Child safety” (P. 1-19) and
“Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before installing a
child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg),
use the vehicle's seat belt (not the lower
anchors) to install the child restraint. Be
sure to follow the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-
facing child restraint using the vehicle seat
belt in the rear seat or in the front passen-
ger seat:

If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in
the forward-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.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the seatback.

If necessary, adjust the head restraint/
headrest to obtain the correct child re-
straint fit. If the head restraint/headrest
is removed, store it in a secure place.

Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/
headrest when the child restraint is
removed.

For additional information,

see “Head restraints/headrests” (P. 1-7).

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

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

If the child restraint is equipped with a
top tether strap, route the top tether
strap and secure the tether strap to the
tether anchor point (rear seat installa-
tion only). For additional information, see
“Installing top tether strap” (P. 1-39).

SSS0640

Forward-facing (front passenger

seat) — step 1

SSS0360B

Forward-facing — step 3

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Do not install child restraints that require
the use of a top tether strap in seating
positions that do not have a top tether
anchor.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-
tractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the ELR mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

SSS0651

Forward-facing — step 4

SSS0652

Forward-facing — step 5

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6. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt. Press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
with your knee to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback while pulling
up on the seat belt.

7. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove
any slack.

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it

9. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2
through 8.

SSS0653

Forward-facing — step 6

SSS0641

Forward-facing — step 8

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10. If the child restraint is installed on the

front passenger seat, push the power
switch to the ON position. The front
passenger air bag status light
should illuminate. If this light does not
illuminate, see “Front passenger air bag
and status light” (P. 1-55).

Move the child

restraint to another seating position

Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer for this service.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

Installing top tether strap

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
the seat belts.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat
belt.

Rear bench seat

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and

store it in a secure place. Be sure to rein-
stall the head restraint/headrest when
the child restraint is removed. For addi-
tional information, see “Head restraints/
headrests” (P. 1-7).

2. Position the top tether strap

as shown.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

as shown.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint

installation procedure steps in this sec-
tion before tightening the tether strap.

If you have any questions when installing
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 for adult seat belts, har-
nesses or for attaching other items or
equipment to the vehicle. Doing so

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LRS2638

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Top tether strap

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Tether anchor point

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could damage the child restraint an-
chorages. The child restraint will not be
properly installed using the damaged
anchorage, and a child could be seri-
ously 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 col-
lision 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 installed
in a seating position that has a lap/
shoulder belt.

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

is chosen,

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

should

be used.

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• 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
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.

Booster seat installation

WARNING

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

For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in “Child safety” (P. 1-19),“Child
restraints” (P. 1-22) and “Booster seats”
(P. 1-40) before installing a child restraint.

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

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 a front-facing direction.
Always follow the booster seat manu-
facturer’s instructions.

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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, see “Head restraints/headrests”
(P. 1-7).

LRS0454

Front passenger position

LRS0451

Rear center position

LRS0452

Rear outboard position

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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.

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 shown in “Three-point type seat belt
with retractor” (P. 1-15).

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front

passenger seat, place the power switch
in 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 being
used. For additional information, see
“Front passenger air bag and status
light” (P. 1-55).

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

• Rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag

• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag

• Driver and front passenger supplemental

knee air bag

• Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seat

and rear outboard 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.

LRS0865

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)

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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
designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.

Rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the chest area of the rear outboard
seat passengers in certain side impact
collisions. The side air bags are designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.

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.

Driver and front passenger supplemen-
tal knee air bags

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the driver’s and front passenger’s
knee in certain collisions.

The SRS is designed to

supplement

the

crash protection provided by the driver,
passenger and rear outboard seat belts
and is

not a substitute

for them. Seat belts

should always be correctly worn, and the
occupant should be seated a suitable dis-
tance away from the steering wheel, instru-
ment panel and door finishers. For addi-
tional information, see “Seat belts” (P. 1-10).

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 severity
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 and front
passenger supplemental knee air bag
will not inflate if the passenger air bag
status light is lit. For additional infor-
mation, see “Front passenger air bag
and status light” (P. 1-55).

•

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, lean-
ing 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 in-
flates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel or instru-
ment 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.

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•

The front passenger seat is equipped
with occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) that turns the front
passenger air bag and front passen-
ger supplemental knee air bag OFF
under some conditions. This sensor is
only used in this seat. Failure to be
properly seated and wearing the seat
belt can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident. For additional in-
formation, see “Front passenger air
bag and status light” (P. 1-55).

•

Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could increase
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 re-
strained 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, see “Child re-
straints” (P. 1-22).

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Do not lean against doors or windows.

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WARNING

Front and rear outboard seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bags and
roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags:

•

The side air bags and curtain air bags
ordinarily will not inflate in the event
of a frontal impact, rear impact, 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 and rear seat or near the
side roof rails. Do not allow anyone
sitting in the front seats or rear out-
board seats to extend their hand out
of the window or lean against the
door. Some examples of dangerous
riding positions are shown in the pre-
vious 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 especially
careful with children, who should al-
ways be properly restrained. Some ex-
amples of dangerous riding positions
are shown in the illustrations.

•

Do not use seat covers on the front
and rear seatbacks. They may inter-
fere with side air bag inflation.

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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)

1. Crash zone sensor

2. Supplemental front-impact air bag

modules

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental 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. Rear-outboard seat belts with preten-

sioner(s)

9. Rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag modules.

10. Satellite sensors

11. Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seats)

12. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

13. Satellite sensors (driver’s side shown;

passengers side similar)

14. Driver and front passenger supplemen-

tal knee air bags

15. Door sensors

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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 (if so equipped).

•

Do not place heavy loads heavier
than 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback,
head restraint/headrest or in the
seatback pocket (if so equipped).

•

Make sure that there is nothing
pressing against the rear of the seat-
back, such as a child restraint in-
stalled 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 passenger
air bag and front passenger supple-
mental knee air bag may deploy in a
collision. Also, the front passenger air
bag status light may not illuminate.
For additional information, see “Child
restraints” (P. 1-22).

•

Confirm the operating condition with
the front passenger air bag status
light.

•

If you notice that the front passenger
air bag status light is not operating as
described in this section, get the occu-
pant 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 is work-
ing properly, position the occupants
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 determine
a sensor malfunction has occurred
and the front passenger air bag sta-
tus 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
not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Ve-
hicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper front air bag operation.

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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.
Additionally, the front passenger air bag
and front passenger supplemental knee
air bag may be automatically turned OFF
under some conditions, depending on the
weight detected on the passenger seat
and how the seat belt is used. If the front
passenger air bag and front passenger
supplemental knee air bag are OFF, the
passenger air bag status light will be illumi-
nated. For additional information, see
“Front passenger air bag and status light”
(P. 1-55). 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 obtain infor-
mation about the system. If you are consid-
ering modification of your vehicle due to
a disability, you may also contact NISSAN.

Contact information is contained 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, other than the driv-
er’s and front passenger’s supplemental
knee air bags, do not provide restraint 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 and front
passenger supplemental knee air bag
are designed to automatically turn OFF
under some conditions. Read this sec-
tion 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 concerning
the use of seats, seat belts and child
restraints can increase the risk or se-
verity 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 and front passenger supplemental
knee air bag on or off depending on the
weight applied to the front passenger seat.
The status of the front passenger air bag
and front passenger supplemental knee
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 AND FRONT PASSENGER

SUPPLEMENTAL KNEE 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

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, see “Normal op-
eration” (P. 1-57) and “Troubleshooting” (P. 1-58).

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Front passenger air bag

The front passenger air bag and front pas-
senger supplemental knee air bag are de-
signed to automatically turn OFF when the
vehicle is operated under some conditions
as described below in accordance with U.S.
regulations. If the front passenger air bag
and front passenger supplemental knee
air bag are 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 front passenger air bag and front
passenger supplemental knee air bag to
be automatically turned OFF. Certain sen-
sors 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 and front pas-
senger supplemental knee air bag OFF in
accordance with the regulations. Also, if a
child restraint of the type specified in the

regulations is on the seat, its weight and
the child’s weight can be detected and
cause the front passenger air bag and
front passenger supplemental knee 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 and
front passenger supplemental knee air
bag to be automatically turned OFF. For
small adults it may be turned OFF, however
if the occupant 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 front
passenger air bag and front passenger
supplemental knee 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 supplemental 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 classifi-
cation sensor is designed to operate as
described above to turn the front passen-

ger air bag and front passenger supple-
mental knee air bag OFF for specified child
restraints as required by regulations. Fail-
ing to properly secure child restraints and
to use the ALR mode may allow the re-
straint to tip or move in a collision or sud-
den stop. This can also result in the front
passenger air bag and front passenger
supplemental knee air bag inflating in a
crash instead of being OFF. For additional
information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).

If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
the front passenger air bag and front pas-
senger supplemental knee air bag are de-
signed 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 being detected by the oc-
cupant classification sensor. Other condi-
tions 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 restrained properly.

Using the front passenger air bag status
light, you can monitor when the front pas-
senger air bag and front passenger supple-
mental knee air bag are automatically
turned OFF.

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If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
front passenger air bag status light is illu-
minated (indicating that the front passen-
ger air bag and front passenger supple-
mental knee air bag are 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 front pas-
senger

air

bag

and

front

passenger

supplemental knee 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 in-
stalled properly, the seat belt is used prop-
erly and the occupant is positioned prop-
erly. If the front passenger air bag status
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,
until 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”

(P. 1-2) section of this manual. Sit upright,
leaning against the seatback, and cen-
tered on the seat cushion with your feet
comfortably 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” (P. 1-10) section of this manual.
Front passenger seat belt buckle status is
monitored by the occupant classification
system and is used as an input to deter-
mine occupancy status. So, it is highly rec-
ommended that the front passenger fas-
ten 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
sensor system generally keeps the clas-
sification locked during driving, so it is
important that you confirm that the
front passenger is properly classified
prior to driving. However, the occupant
classification sensor may recalculate the
weight of the occupant under some con-
ditions (both while driving and when
stopped), so front passenger seat occu-
pants should continue 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 and front pas-
senger supplemental knee air bag are
suppressed.

However, if the occupant is not a small
adult, then this may be due to the following
conditions that may be interfering with the
weight sensors:

• Occupant is not sitting upright, lean-

ing against the seatback, and cen-
tered on the seat cushion with his/her
feet comfortably 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 be-
tween 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 during
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 recom-
mended 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.
This may be due to the following condi-
tions that may be interfering with the
weight sensors:

• Small adult or child is not sitting up-

right, leaning against the seatback,
and centered on the seat cushion with
his/her feet comfortably extended to
the floor.

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• The child restraint is not properly in-

stalled, as outlined in the “Child re-
straints” (P. 1-22) section of this manual.

• An object weighting over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg)

hanging on the seat or placed in the
seatback pocket (if so equipped).

• A child restraint or other object press-

ing against the rear or the seatback.

• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on

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

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 during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.

If the light is still OFF after this, the small
adult, child or child restraint should be re-
positioned in the rear seat and the vehicle
should be checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service.

3. If the light is OFF with no front passenger

and no objects on the front passenger
seat the vehicle should be checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service.

Other supplemental front-impact air
bag precautions

WARNING

•

Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause in-
jury if the front air bags inflate.

•

Do not place objects with sharp
edges on the seat. Also, do not place
heavy objects on the seat that will
leave permanent impressions in the
seat. Such objects can damage the
seat or occupant classification sen-
sor (weight sensor). This can affect
the operation of the air bag system
and result in serious personal injury.

•

Do not use water or acidic cleaners
(hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This
can damage the seat or occupant
classification sensor. This can also
affect the operation of the air bag
system and result in serious personal
injury.

•

Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will
be hot. Do not touch them; you may
severely burn yourself.

•

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the supplemental air bag system.
This is to prevent accidental inflation of
the supplemental air bag or damage to
the supplemental air bag system.

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•

Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or front end
structure. This could affect proper
operation of the front air bag system.

•

Tampering with the front air bag sys-
tem may result in serious personal
injury. Tampering includes changes
to the steering wheel and the instru-
ment panel assembly by placing ma-
terial over the steering wheel pad
and above the instrument panel or
by installing additional trim material
around the air bag system.

•

Removing or modifying the front
passenger seat may affect the func-
tion of the air bag system and result
in serious personal injury.

•

Modifying or tampering with the
front passenger seat may result in
serious personal injury. For example,
do not change the front seats by
placing material on the seat cushion
or by installing additional trim mate-
rial, such as seat covers, on the seat
that is not specifically designed to
assure proper air bag operation. Ad-
ditionally, do not stow any objects

under the front passenger seat or the
seat cushion and seatback. Such ob-
jects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classifica-
tion sensor (weight sensor).

•

No unauthorized changes should
be made to any components or wir-
ing of the seat belt system. This may
affect the front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the seat belt system may
result in serious personal injury.

•

It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for work
on and around the front air bag sys-
tem. It is also recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
installation of electrical equipment.
The Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthor-
ized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on
the air bag system.

•

A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified re-
pair facility. A cracked windshield could
affect the function of the supplemen-
tal air bag system.

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the front air bag
system and guide the buyer to the appropri-
ate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

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Front and rear outboard
seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and
roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag systems

The side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats and rear
outboard seats. The curtain air bags are
located in the side roof rails.

All of the in-

formation, cautions, and warnings in this
manual apply and must be followed.

The

side air bags and curtain air bags are de-
signed to inflate in higher severity side

collisions, although they may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are simi-
lar to those of a higher severity side impact.
They are designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted. They may
not inflate in certain side collisions on the
side where the vehicle is impacted.

The curtain air bags are also designed to
inflate in certain types of rollover collisions
or near rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle
movements (for example, during severe off-
roading) may cause the curtain air bags to
inflate.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always
an indication of proper side air bag and
curtain air bag operation.

When the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, 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 irritation and choking. Those
with a history of a breathing condition
should get fresh air promptly.

Side air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the chest and pelvic area of the front and
rear outboard occupants. Curtain air bags
help to cushion the impact force to the

head of occupants in the front and rear
outboard seating positions. They can help
save lives and reduce serious injuries. How-
ever, side air bags and curtain air bags may
cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air
bags and curtain air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn
and the driver, front passenger and rear
outboard occupants seated upright as far
as practical away from the side air bags.
Rear seat passengers should be seated as
far away as practical from the door finish-
ers and side roof rails. The side air bags and
curtain air bags inflate quickly in order to
help protect the occupants in the outboard
seating positions. Because of this, the force
of the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, these
air bag modules during inflation. The side
air bags and curtain air bags will deflate
quickly after the collision is over.

The side air bags and curtain air bags
operate only when the power switch is in
the ON position.

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