NISSAN 2008 Versa Hatchback - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Work around and on the side air bag

and curtain air bag systems should be

done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation

of electrical equipment should also be

done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wir-

ing harnesses* should not be modified

or disconnected. Unauthorized electri-

cal test equipment and probing devices

should not be used on the side 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 side air bag and

curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to

the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

Seat belts with pretensioners (front

seats)

WARNING

The pretensioners cannot be reused af-

ter activation. They must be replaced

together with the retractor and buckle

as a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in a

frontal collision but a pretensioner is

not activated, be sure to have the pre-

tensioner system checked and, if nec-

essary, replaced by your NISSAN

dealer.

No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of

the pretensioner system. This is to pre-

vent damage to or accidental activation

of the pretensioners. Tampering with

the pretensioner system may result in

serious personal injury.

Work around and on the pretensioners

should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

Installation of electrical equipment

should also be done by a NISSAN

dealer. Unauthorized electrical test

equipment and probing devices should

not be used on the pretensioners.

If you need to dispose of the preten-

sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a

NISSAN dealer. Correct pretensioner

disposal procedures are set forth in the

appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.

Incorrect disposal procedures could

cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system activates in conjunction

with the front air bag system. 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 seat

occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt

retractor. These seat belts are used the same way

as conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re-

leased and a loud noise may be heard. 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.
If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner sys-

tem, the supplemental air bag warning

light

will flash intermittently after the igni-

tion key is turned to the ON or START position. In

this case, the pretensioner system may not func-

tion properly. They must be checked and re-

paired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN

dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you

inform the buyer about the pretensioner system

and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections

in this Owner’s Manual.

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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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2008 Versa (vrs)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
01/02/08—debbie

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