Nissan Micra (2018 year). Instruction - part 2

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Armrest (if so equipped for driver’s seat) . . . . . . . 1-4
Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Head restraints/headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Child safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). . . . . . . . . . . 1-44

Precautions on SRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . 1-62
Supplemental air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . 1-63

WARNING

∙ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

∙ For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back and upright in the seat with both
feet on the floor and adjust the seat
properly. For additional information,
refer to “Precautions on seat belt us-
age” in this section.

∙ After adjustment, gently rock in the

seat to make sure it is securely locked.

∙ Do not leave children unattended in-

side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in se-
rious accidents.

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.

∙ Do not adjust the driver’s seat while

driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.

∙ The seatback should not be reclined

any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when the
passenger sits well back and straight
up in the seat. If the seatback is re-
clined, the risk of sliding under the lap
belt and being injured is increased.

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SEATS

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CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT

Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manu-
ally. For additional information about ad-
justing the seats, refer to the steps outlined
in this section.

Forward and backward

Pull the center of the bar up and hold it
while you slide the seat forward or back-
ward to the desired position. Release the
bar to lock the seat in position.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up
and lean back. To bring the seatback for-
ward, pull the lever up and lean your body
forward. Release the lever to lock the seat-
back 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. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Precautions on seat belt us-
age” in this section. Also, the seatback can
be reclined to allow occupants to rest
when the vehicle is stopped and the shift

LRS2459

LRS2460

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lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position
with the parking brake fully applied.

Seat lifter (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to
adjust the seat height until the desired po-
sition is achieved.

ARMREST (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)

To use the armrest, pull it down to the rest-
ing position.

LRS2764

LRS2760

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FOLDING REAR SEAT

Ensure the rear outboard seat belt web-
bing is properly stowed in the clip which is
located at inside trim

䊊

before moving the

rear seatback

䊊

in order to prevent the

outboard seat belt from getting caught be-
hind the rear seatback.

䊊

Remove head restraint/headrest from
the rear seatback.

䊊

Pull the strap

䊊

to fold each seatback

down.

䊊

To return the rear seat to a seating
position, lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Firmly
press zones

䊊

and

䊊

to lock the seat-

back in place.

䊊

Install the head restraint/headrest.

Folding rear seat 60/40

LRS2446

Folding rear seat 60/40

LRS2440

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WARNING

∙ Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in seri-
ous injury or death in an accident or
sudden stop.

∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

straps to help prevent 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.

∙ When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.

∙ Closely supervise children when they

are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
hatch where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and hatch securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.

WARNING

Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may

provide

additional

protection

against injury in certain rear end colli-
sions.

Adjustable

head

restraints/headrests must be adjusted
properly, as specified in this section.
Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat. Do not attach any-
thing to the head restraint/headrest
stalks

remove

the

head

restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat
if the head restraint/headrest has been
removed. If the head restraint/headrest
was removed, reinstall and properly ad-
just the head restraint/headrest before
an occupant uses the seating position.
Failure to follow these instructions can
reduce the effectiveness of the head
restraints/headrests.

This

may

in-

crease the risk of serious injury or death
in a collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints/headrests.

䉱 Indicates the seating position is
equipped with a head restraint.

䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped
with a headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not
equipped with a head restraint or headrest
(if applicable).

∙ Your vehicle is equipped with a head

restraint/headrest that may be inte-
grated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

LRS2000

HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

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∙ Adjustable head restraints/headrests

have multiple notches along the stalk(s)
to lock them in a desired adjustment
position.

∙ The non-adjustable head restraints/

headrests have a single locking notch
to secure them to the seat frame.

∙ Proper Adjustment:

– For the adjustable type, align the

head restraint/headrest so the cen-
ter of your ear is approximately level
with

the

center

the

head

restraint/headrest.

– If your ear position is still higher than

the recommended alignment, place
the head restraint/headrest at the
highest position.

∙ If the head restraint/headrest has been

removed, ensure that it is reinstalled
and locked in place before riding in that
designated seating position.

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST
COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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REMOVE

Use the following procedure to remove the
head restraint/headrest:

1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to

the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest

from the seat.

4. Store

the

head

restraint/headrest

properly in a secure place so it is not
loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position.

INSTALL

1. Align

the

head

restraint/headrest

stalks with the holes in the seat. Make
sure that the head restraint/headrest is
facing the correct direction. The stalk
with the notch (notches)

䊊

must be

installed in the hole with the lock knob

䊊

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push

the head restraint/headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint/

headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position.

LRS2302

LRS2303

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ADJUST

For adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the
center is level with the center of your ears. If
your ear position is still higher than the
recommended alignment, place the head
restraint/headrest at the highest position.

For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

Raise

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it
up.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

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LRS2351

LRS2305

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Lower

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the head restraint/headrest down.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted 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 a collision 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 Canadian provinces or territories
specify that seat belts be worn at all
times when a vehicle is being driven.

LRS2306

SSS0136

SEAT BELTS

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WARNING

∙ Every person who drives or rides in

this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be in the
rear seats and in an appropriate
restraint.

WARNING

∙ The seat belt should be properly ad-

justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so
may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.

SSS0016

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WARNING

∙ Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your chest.
Never put the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck.
The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.

∙ Position the lap belt as low and snug

as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal inju-
ries in an accident.

∙ Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-

curely fastened to the proper buckle.

∙ Do not wear the seat belt inside out or

twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.

∙ Do not allow more than one person to

use the same seat belt.

∙ Never carry more people in the vehicle

than there are seat belts.

∙ If the seat belt warning light glows

continuously while the ignition is
turned ON with all doors closed and all
seat belts fastened, it may indicate a
malfunction in the system. Have the
system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

∙ No changes should be made to the

seat belt system. For example, do not
modify the seat belt, add material, or
install devices that may change the
seat belt routing or tension. Doing so
may affect the operation of the seat
belt system. Modifying or tampering
with the seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury.

∙ Once seat belt pretensioner(s) have

activated, they cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

∙ All seat belt assemblies, including re-

tractors

and

attaching

hardware,

should be inspected after any colli-
sion it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt assem-
blies in use during a collision be re-
placed unless the collision was minor
and the belts show no damage and
continue to operate properly. Seat
belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper
operation is noted.

∙ All child restraints and attaching

hardware should be inspected after
any collision. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
structions and replacement recom-
mendations.

The

child

restraints

should

replaced

they

are

damaged.

SSS0014

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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT

Both the driver’s and passenger’s front
seats are equipped with a seat belt warn-
ing light. The warning light, located on the
instrument panel, will show the status of
the driver and passenger seat belt.

NOTE:

The driver’s and front passenger’s seat
belt warning light will not light up if the
front passenger seat is not occupied.

For additional information, refer to “Warn-
ing lights, indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN

recommends

that

pregnant

women use seat belts. The seat belt should
be worn snug and always position the lap
belt as low as possible around the hips, not
the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal
area. Contact your doctor for specific rec-
ommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

∙ Every person who drives or rides in

this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be in the
rear seats and in an appropriate
restraint.

∙ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

∙ For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back and upright in the seat with both
feet on the floor and adjust the seat
belt properly.

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∙ Do not allow children to play with the

seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Re-
tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the
seat belt becomes wrapped around a
child’s neck with the ALR mode acti-
vated, the child can be seriously in-
jured or killed if the seat belt retracts
and becomes tight. This can occur
even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle
the seat belt to release the child. If the
seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is
already unbuckled, release the child
by cutting the seat belt with a suitable
tool (such as a knife or scissors) to
release the seat belt.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. For additional informa-

tion, refer to “Seats” in this section.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the re-

tractor and insert the tongue into the
buckle

䊊

until you hear and feel the

latch engage.

∙ The retractor is designed to lock

during a sudden stop or on impact.
A slow pulling motion permits the
seat belt to move, and allows you
some freedom of movement in the
seat.

∙ If the seat belt cannot be pulled

from its fully retracted position,
firmly pull the belt and release it.
Then smoothly pull the belt out of
the retractor.

Manual front seat shown

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LRS2674

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3. Position the lap belt portion low and

snug on the hips

䊊

as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward

the retractor to take up extra slack

䊊

Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over
your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear
seating positions’ three-point seat belts
have two modes of operation:

∙ Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

∙ Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The ELR mode allows the seat belt to ex-
tend and retract to allow the driver and
passengers some freedom of movement
in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during certain impacts.

The ALR mode (child restraint mode) locks
the seat belt for child restraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated, the seat
belt cannot be extended again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the
buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt re-
turns to the ELR mode after the seat belt
fully retracts. For additional information, re-
fer to “Child restraints” in this section.

The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During nor-
mal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR
mode should not be activated. If it is ac-
tivated, it may cause uncomfortable seat
belt tension. It can also change the op-
eration of the front passenger air bag.
For

additional

information,

refer

“Front passenger air bag and status
light” in this section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be cer-
tain that the seatbacks are completely
secured in the latched position. If they
are not completely secured, passengers
may be injured in an accident or sudden
stop.

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Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle

䊊

. The seat belt automati-

cally retracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate
methods:

∙ When the seat belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor

∙ When the vehicle slows down rapidly

To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows:

∙ Grasp the shoulder belt and pull for-

ward quickly. The retractor should lock
and restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this
check, get the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service or to learn more about seat belt
operation.

Center of the rear bench seat

The center seat belt has a connector
tongue

䊊

and a seat belt tongue

䊊

. Both

the connector tongue and the seat belt
tongue must be securely latched for
proper seat belt operation.

WRS0139

SSS0240

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