Nissan ARMADA 2022 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 

A thorough supplemental restraint system is included on the 2022 Nissan Armada to improve occupant safety in the case of a collision or abrupt deceleration. This system consists of roof-mounted curtain airbags that cover all three rows of seats, side-impact airbags mounted in the front seats for added protection, advanced front airbags that adjust deployment strength based on the severity of the impact, and seatbelt pretensioners that automatically tighten seatbelts in the moments before a crash to help secure occupants in their seats. When combined, these elements form a strong safety net that supports the Armada’s dedication to passenger safety under all driving conditions.

2023 Nissan Armada Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concerning the following systems.

• Driver and passenger supplemental front-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)
• Driver and front passenger supplemental knee airbag
• Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbag
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental airbag
• Seat belt with pre-tensioner 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.
  Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the driver’s and front passenger’s knees in certain collisions.
  Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest and pelvis area of the driver and front passenger in certain side-impact collisions. The supplemental side airbag is 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 (2nd and 3rd) outboard seating positions in a certain side impact or rollover collision. In a side impact, the curtain airbags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, the curtain airbags on both sides are designed to inflate. Under both side-impact and rollover situations, the curtain airbags will remain inflated for a short period of time.
  These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel, and door finishers. The supplemental airbags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
  After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational.

WARNING
The front airbags 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 airbag and front passenger knee airbag will not inflate if the front passenger airbag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied.  The seat belts and the front airbags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The front airbags 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 airbag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seat-back and as far away as is practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use seat belts. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. The front passenger seat is equipped with occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) that turn the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee air bag OFF under some conditions. These sensors are 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.  Keep your hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk of injury if the front airbag inflates.

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 examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. Children may be severely injured or killed when the front airbags, side airbags, or curtain airbags 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 in the front seat. An inflating front airbag could seriously injure or kill your child.

WARNING
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental airbags:
The side airbags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a front impact, rear impact, rollover, 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 curtain airbags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a front 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 airbags, and curtain airbags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side airbags and curtain airbags inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg, or face near the side airbags 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 airbag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained.  Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bag inflation.

1. Crash zone sensor
2. Driver and front passenger supplemental knee airbags
3. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules (NISSAN Advanced Air Bags)
4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental airbag inflators
5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbag modules
6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental airbags
7. Door satellite sensors
8. Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
9. Satellite sensors
10. Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
11. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors)
12. Occupant classification system control unit
13. Lap outer pretensioners (front seats)
14. Seat belt pretensioners (second-row outboard seats)

NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS-TEM (front seats)

WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the passenger’s advanced airbag 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 seat-back, head restraint or in the seatback pocket.
• Do not store cargo behind the seat that can be pressed into the seat-back.
• 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 the front passenger air bag status light may illuminate, and the supplemental air bag warning light may flash.
• 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 restraint does contact the instrument panel, the system may determine the seat is occupied and the passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag may deploy in a collision. Also, the front passenger airbag status light may not illuminate.
• Confirm the operating condition with the front passenger airbag status light.
• If you notice that the front passenger air bag status light is not operating as described in this section, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer to check the passenger seat Advanced Air Bag System.
• Until you have confirmed with your dealer that your passenger seat advanced airbag is working properly, position the occupants in the rear seating positions.
• This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed 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’s supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supple-mental front-impact air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box. The front airbags 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. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front airbag operation.
• The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System monitors information from the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, and occupant classification sensors (weight sensors). Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensors are also monitored. Based on information from the sensors, only one front airbag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the information provided by the occupant classification sensors. If the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag are OFF, the front passenger airbag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the airbag will be off). One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system.

If you have any questions about your airbag system, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer to obtain information about the system. If you are considering 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 a 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 breathing conditions should get fresh air promptly. Front airbags, 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 serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front airbags, other than the driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbags, do not provide restraint to the lower body. Even with NISSAN’s advanced airbags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front airbags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the airbag module during inflation. The front airbags deflate quickly after a collision. The front airbags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.

Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING
The front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag are designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt, and child restraints is necessary for the 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 severity of injury in an accident.

Status light:
The front passenger seat is equipped with occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) that turn the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag on or off depending on the weight applied to the front passenger seat. The status of the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag (ON or OFF) is indicated by the front passenger air bag status light which is located on the instrument panel. After the ignition 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 illuminates depending on the front passenger seat occupied status.

The light operates as follows:

• Unoccupied passenger seat: The light is OFF and the front passenger airbag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
• Passenger seat occupied by a small adult, child, or child restraint as outlined in this section: The light illuminates to indicate that the front passenger airbag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
• Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The light is OFF to indicate that the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee air bag are operational.
• In addition to the above, certain objects placed on the front passenger seat may also cause the light to operate as described above depending on their weight. 

Front passenger air bag:
The front passenger airbag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the front passenger airbag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver’s bag and other airbags 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 requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF. The occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) are on the seat cushion frame under the front passenger seat and are designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger airbag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, the occupant classification sensors can detect it and cause the airbag 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 passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults, it may be turned OFF, however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat properly (for example, by not sitting up-right, by sitting on the edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the airbag 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 appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in the rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to properly secure child restraints and to use the ALR mode may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF.  If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag are designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object being detected by the occupant classification sensors. 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 restrained properly. Using the front passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee air bag are automatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. The light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. If an adult occupant is in the seat but the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag are OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat 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, depending 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 airbag 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 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, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the airbag is OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with your 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. However, if the seat becomes unoccupied, the front passenger airbag status light will remain off. If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning light, located in the meter and gauges area will blink. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Normal operation:
In order for the occupant classification sensor system to classify the front passenger based on weight, please follow the precautions 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 a 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. Sit upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with your feet comfortably extended to the floor.
2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.
3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined. 
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 locks the classification during driving so it is important that you confirm that the front passenger is properly classified prior to driving. Also, the occupant classification sensor system may recalculate the weight of the occupant when the vehicle comes to a stop (i.e. stop light, stop sign, etc.), so the front passenger seat occupant should continue to remain seated as outlined above.

Troubleshooting:
If you think the front passenger airbag status light is incorrect:

1. If the light is ON with no front passenger and no objects on the front passenger seat:
   This may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:
   •  An object weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.
   • A child restraint or other object pressing 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 was placed under the front passenger 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. Restart 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, it is recommended that the vehicle be checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
2.  If the light is ON with an adult occupying the front passenger seat:
   • The occupant is a small adult — the front passenger air bag status light is functioning as intended. The front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag 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:
   • The occupant is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor. ing against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor. against an object on the seat or floor behind it.
   • An object was placed under the front passenger 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. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.
   • An object was placed under the front passenger 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. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.
3. 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 conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:
   • A small adult or child is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor.
   • The child restraint is not properly installed, as outlined. 
   • An object weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.
   • A child restraint or other object pressing 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 was placed under the front passenger seat.
   • An object is placed between the seat cushion and the 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. Restart 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 repositioned in the rear seat and it is recommended that the vehicle be checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

Other supplemental front-impact airbag precautions

WARNING

• Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument 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 injury if the front airbags 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 on the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensors (weight sensors). This can affect the operation of the airbag 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 sensors. This can also affect the operation of the airbag system and result in serious personal injury.
• Immediately after inflation, several front airbag 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.
• Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system, or front-end structure. This could affect the proper operation of the front airbag system.
• Tampering with the air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the airbag system.
• Removing or modifying the front passenger seat may affect the function of the airbag 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 material, such as seat covers, on the seat that is not specifically designed to assure proper air bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such objects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classification sensors.
• No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front airbag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.
• It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the front airbag. It is also recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the airbag system.
• A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could affect the function of the supplemental 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 airbag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL KNEE AIRBAG
The knee airbag is located in the knee bolster, on the driver’s and front passenger’s sides. All of the information, cautions, and warnings in this manual apply and must be followed. The knee airbag is designed to inflate in higher-severity frontal collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher-severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in certain collisions.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper knee airbag operation. When the knee airbag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by a 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 breathing conditions should get fresh air promptly. The knee airbag helps to cushion the impact force on the knees of the driver and front passenger. It can help reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating knee airbag may cause abrasions or other injuries. The knee airbag provides restraint to the lower body. The knee airbag inflates quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the knee airbag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, this airbag module during inflation. The knee airbag will deflate quickly after the collision is over OR the knee airbag will remain inflated for a short time. The knee airbag operates only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.

WARNING
Do not place any objects between the knee bolster and the driver’s or front passenger’s seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a knee airbag inflates. Right after inflation, the knee airbag 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 knee airbag system. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the knee airbag system. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system or suspension system. This could affect the proper operation of the knee airbag system. Tampering with the knee airbag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the driver or front passenger knee bolster or install additional trim material around the knee airbag. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the knee airbag. It is also recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the knee airbag system. *The SRS wiring harness or connectors are yellow or orange for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the knee airbag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this manual.

 

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM- PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
The side airbags are located on the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain airbags are located in the side roof rails. All of the information, cautions, and warnings in this manual apply and must be followed. The side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar 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. Curtain airbags 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 airbags to inflate. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side airbag and curtain airbag operation. When side airbags and curtain airbags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the 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 breathing conditions should get fresh air promptly. Side airbags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest and pelvis of the front occupants. Curtain airbags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear (2nd and 3rd) outboard seating positions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, inflating side airbags and curtain airbags may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side airbags and curtain airbags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side airbag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side airbags and curtain airbags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the side airbags and curtain airbags inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these airbag modules during inflation. In a rollover, the curtain airbags on both sides are designed to inflate. Under both side-impact situations, the curtain airbags will remain inflated for a short period of time. The side airbags and curtain airbags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The airbag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational.

WARNING
Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the side airbag inflates. Right after inflation, several side airbags and curtain airbag 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 side air bags and curtain airbags. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side airbag and curtain airbag systems. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system, or side panel. This could affect the proper operation of the side airbag and curtain airbag systems. Tampering with the air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seatback or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side airbags. Removing or modifying the front passenger seat may affect the function of the airbag system and result in serious personal injury. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the side airbag and curtain airbag. It is also recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side-impact airbag 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 side airbag and curtain airbag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS (front and second-row outboard seats)

WARNING

• The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.
• If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision but a pretension is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
• No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to prevent damage to or accidental activation of the pretensioners. Tampering with the pretensioner system may result in serious personal injury.
• It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the pretensioner system. It is also recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system.
• If you need to dispose of a pre-tensioner or scrap the vehicle, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system may activate with the supplemental air bag system in certain types of collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front and second-row outboard seat occupants. The pretension is encased with the seat belt retractor and buckle anchor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts. When a pretensioner activates, smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful, and it 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 breathing conditions should get fresh air promptly. After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest. The supplemental air bag warning light is used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner system. If the operation of the supplemental air bag warning light indicates there is a malfunction, have the system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the preten-sioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental front-impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

SRS airbag
The warning labels are located on the surface of the sun visors.

WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it. If the airbag deploys, it may cause serious injury or death.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

The supplemental airbag warning light, displayed in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits for the airbag systems, pretensioners, and all related wiring. When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the airbag and/or pretensioner systems need servicing:

• The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
• the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
  Under these conditions, the airbag and/or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front airbag, knee airbag, side air bag, curtain airbag, and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO- CEDURE

The front airbags, knee airbags, side airbags, curtain air bags, and pretensioners are designed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. These systems should be repaired and/or replaced as soon as possible. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the front airbags, knee airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, pretensioners, and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition switch should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

• Once a front airbag, knee airbag, side airbag, or curtain airbag has inflated, the airbag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, the activated pretensioner must also be replaced. The airbag module and pretensioner should be replaced. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. However, the airbag module and pretensioner system cannot be repaired.
• The front airbag, knee airbag, side airbag, curtain airbag, and pre-tensioner should be inspected if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
• If you need to dispose of a supplemental air bag or pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental air bag and pretensioner system disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.
• If there is an impact on your vehicle from any direction, your Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) should be checked to verify it is still functioning correctly. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. The OCS should be checked even if no airbags are deployed as a result of the impact. Failure to verify proper OCS function may result in an improper air bag deployment resulting in injury or death.

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