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CHILD RESTRAINTS  
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD  
RESTRAINTS  
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NISSAN recommends that all child  
restraints be installed in the rear  
seat. Studies show that children are  
safer when properly restrained in  
the rear seat than in the front seat. If  
you must install a forward-facing  
child restraint in the front seat, see  
“Forward-facing child restraint in-  
stallation using the seat belts” in  
this section.  
Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air  
Bag System, never install a rear-  
facing child restraint in the front  
seat. An inflating air bag could seri-  
ously injure or kill a child. A rear-  
facing child restraint must only be  
used in the rear seat.  
A child restraint with a top tether  
strap should not be used in the front  
passenger seat.  
Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-  
sible after fitting the child restraint.  
Infants and children should always  
be placed in an appropriate child  
restraint while in the vehicle.  
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WARNING  
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Failure to follow the warnings and in-  
structions for proper use and installa-  
tion of child restraints could result in  
serious injury or death of a child or  
other passengers in a sudden stop or  
collision:  
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When the child restraint is not in use,  
keep it secured with the LATCH system  
or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or  
collision, loose objects can injure oc-  
cupants or damage the vehicle.  
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The child restraint must be used and  
installed properly. Always follow all  
of the child restraint manufacturer’s  
instructions for installation and use.  
Infants and children should never be  
held on anyone’s lap. Even the  
strongest adult cannot resist the  
forces of a collision.  
CAUTION  
Be sure to purchase a child restraint  
that will fit the child and vehicle.  
Some child restraints may not fit  
properly in your vehicle.  
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can  
become very hot. Check the seating sur-  
face and buckles before placing a child in  
the child restraint.  
Do not put a seat belt around both a  
child and another passenger.  
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Child restraint anchor points are de-  
signed to withstand loads from child  
restraints that are properly fitted.  
Never use the anchor points for  
adult seat belts or harnesses.  
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child  
restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH  
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-  
tem. Some child restraints include rigid or  
webbing-mounted attachments that can be con-  
nected to these anchors.  
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For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for  
CHildren System (LATCH)” in this section.  
• If the combined weight of the child and 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.  
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child  
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.  
• Be sure to follow the child restraint manufactur-  
er’s instructions for installation.  
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for  
infants and small children of various sizes. When  
selecting any child restraint, keep the following  
points in mind:  
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 vehicle is  
being operated. Canadian law requires the  
top tether strap on forward-facing child re-  
straints be secured to the designated an-  
chor point on the vehicle.  
• Choose only a restraint with a label certifying  
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle  
Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Ve-  
hicle Safety Standard 213.  
• Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be  
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and  
seat belt system.  
Lower Anchors and Tethers for  
CHildren System (LATCH)  
• If the child restraint is compatible with your  
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint  
and check the various adjustments to be sure  
the child restraint is compatible with your child.  
Choose a child restraint that is designed for  
your child’s height and weight. Always follow all  
recommended procedures.  
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor  
points that are used with Lower Anchors and  
Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compat-  
ible child restraints. This system may also be  
referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible  
system. With this system, you do not have to use  
a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint  
unless the combined weight of the child and child  
restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the com-  
bined weight of the child and child restraint is  
greater than 65 lbs, (29.5 kg) use the vehicle’s  
• If the combined weight of the child and child  
restraint is less than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), you may  
use either the LATCH anchors or the seat belt to  
install the child restraint (not both at the same  
time).  
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seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the  
child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint  
manufacturer’s instructions for installation.  
•
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 in-  
stalled using the damaged anchorage,  
and a child could be seriously injured  
or killed in a collision.  
LATCH lower anchor  
WARNING  
Failure to follow the warnings and in-  
structions for proper use and installation  
of child restraints could result in serious  
injury or death of a child or other passen-  
gers in a sudden stop or collision:  
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Attach LATCH system compatible child  
restraints only at the locations shown  
in the illustration.  
LATCH lower anchor location  
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Inspect the lower anchors by inserting  
your fingers into the lower anchor  
area. Feel to make sure there are no  
obstructions over the anchors such as  
seat belt webbing or seat cushion ma-  
terial. The child restraint will not be  
secured properly if the lower anchors  
are obstructed.  
LATCH lower anchor location  
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the  
seat cushion near the seatback. A label is at-  
tached to the seatback to help you locate the  
LATCH anchors.  
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Top tether anchor  
WARNING  
If the tonneau cover contacts the top  
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tether strap when it is attached to the  
top tether anchor, remove the tonneau  
cover from the vehicle or secure it on  
the cargo floor below its attachment  
location. If the tonneau cover is not  
removed, it may damage the top tether  
strap during a collision. Your child  
could be seriously injured or killed in a  
collision if the child restraint top tether  
strap is damaged.  
Do not allow cargo to contact the top  
tether strap when it is attached to the  
top tether anchor. Properly secure the  
cargo so it does not contact the top  
tether strap. Cargo that is not properly  
secured or that contacts the top tether  
strap may damage the top tether strap  
during a collision. Your child could be  
seriously injured or killed in a collision  
if the child restraint top tether strap is  
damaged.  
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment  
Installing child restraint LATCH lower  
anchor attachments  
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment  
When installing a child restraint, carefully read  
and follow the instructions in this manual and  
those supplied with the child restraint.  
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LATCH compatible child restraints include two  
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can  
be connected to two anchors located at certain  
seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-  
tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to  
secure the child restraint. Check your child re-  
straint for a label stating that it is compatible with  
the LATCH system. This information may also be  
in the instructions provided by the child restraint  
manufacturer.  
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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT  
INSTALLATION USING LATCH  
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child  
safety” and “Child restraints” in this section be-  
fore installing a child restraint.  
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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 in-  
stalled using the damaged anchorage,  
and a child could be seriously injured  
or killed in a collision.  
NISSAN does not recommend the use of the  
lower anchors if the combined weight of the child  
and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If  
the combined 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 manufacturer’s instructions for in-  
stallation.  
Top tether anchor point locations:  
Anchor points are located on the back side of the  
seatbacks.  
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child  
restraint using the LATCH system  
The child restraint top tether strap must be used  
when installing child restraints with the LATCH  
lower anchor attachments or seat belts.  
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always  
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
If you have any questions when installing a  
top tether strap, consult your NISSAN cer-  
tified LEAF dealer for details.  
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Rear-facing (webbing-mounted) — step 2  
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments  
to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make  
sure that the LATCH attachment is properly  
attached to the lower anchors.  
Rear-facing (rigid-mounted) — step 2  
3. 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 hand to  
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat-  
back while tightening the webbing of the an-  
chor attachments.  
Rear-facing — step 3  
4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-  
fore you place the child in it. Push it from side  
to side while holding the seat 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 restraint is not secure, tighten the  
LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the  
restraint on 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.  
Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23  
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child  
safety” and “Child restraints” in this section be-  
fore installing a child restraint.  
NISSAN does not recommend the use of the  
lower anchors if the combined weight of the child  
and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If  
the combined 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 manufacturer’s instructions for in-  
stallation.  
Rear-facing — step 4  
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT  
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT  
BELTS  
5. Check to make sure that the child restraint is  
properly secured prior to each use. If the child  
restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 4.  
WARNING  
The three-point seat belt with Automatic  
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 se-  
cured. The restraint could tip over or be  
loose and cause injury to a child in a  
sudden stop or collision.  
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Rear facing - step 1  
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child  
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear  
seat:  
Rear-facing — step 2  
Rear-facing — step 3  
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 restraint manufacturer’s in-  
structions for belt routing.  
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully  
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor  
is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)  
mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the  
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode  
when the seat belt is fully retracted.  
1. Child restraints for infants must be used  
in the rear-facing direction and there-  
fore must not be used in the front seat.  
Position the child restraint on the seat. Always  
follow  
the  
restraint  
manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
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Rear-facing — step 4  
Rear-facing — step 5  
Rear-facing — step 6  
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.  
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is  
properly secured prior to each use. If the seat  
belt is not locked, repeat steps 1 through 6.  
6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-  
fore 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 differ-  
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in  
all types of vehicles.  
After the child restraint is removed and the seat  
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint  
mode) is canceled.  
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Follow these steps to install a forward-facing  
child restraint using the LATCH system.  
FORWARD-FACING CHILD  
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING  
LATCH  
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child  
safety” and “Child restraints” in this section be-  
fore installing a child restraint.  
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always  
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
NISSAN does not recommend the use of the  
lower anchors if the combined weight of the child  
and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If  
the combined 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 manufacturer’s instructions for in-  
stallation.  
Forward-facing (webbing-mounted) —  
step 2  
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments  
to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make  
sure that the LATCH attachment 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. See “Installing top tether strap” in this  
section. Do not install child restraints that re-  
quire the use of a top tether strap in seating  
positions that do not have a top tether anchor.  
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Forward-facing (rigid-mounted) — step 2  
3. The back of the child restraint should be se-  
cured against the seatback.  
Forward-facing — step 4  
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  
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat-  
back while tightening the webbing of the an-  
chor attachments.  
Forward-facing — step 6  
6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-  
fore you place the child in it. Push it from side  
to side while holding the child restraint near  
the LATCH attachment path. The child re-  
straint 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 restraint is  
not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as  
necessary, or put the restraint in another seat  
and test it again. You may need to try a differ-  
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in  
all types of vehicles.  
If necessary, remove the head restraint/headrest  
to obtain the correct child restraint 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 re-  
straint is removed. See “Adjust” in this sec-  
tion for headrest adjustment information.  
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manu-  
facturer’s instructions to remove any slack.  
If the seating position does not have an adjust-  
able head restraint/headrest and it is interfering  
with the proper child restraint fit, try another seat-  
ing position or a different child restraint.  
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7. Check to make sure the child restraint is prop-  
erly secured prior to each use. If the child  
restraint is loose, repeat steps 1 through 6.  
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing  
child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the  
rear seat or in the front passenger seat:  
1. 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 re-  
straints for infants must be used in the  
rear-facing direction and therefore must  
not be used in the front seat.  
FORWARD-FACING CHILD  
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING  
THE SEAT BELTS  
WARNING  
The three-point seat belt with Automatic  
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 se-  
cured. 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 passen-  
ger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag  
and status light” in this section.  
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always  
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —  
step 1  
The back of the child restraint should be se-  
cured against the seatback.  
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child  
safety” and “Child restraints” in this section be-  
fore installing a child restraint.  
If necessary, adjust the head restraint/  
headrest (front passenger seat only) or re-  
move the head restraint/headrest to obtain the  
correct child restraint 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 re-  
moved. See “Remove”, “Install”, or “Adjust”  
under “Head restraints/headrests” for head  
restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and in-  
stallation information.  
NISSAN does not recommend the use of the  
lower anchors if the combined weight of the child  
and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If  
the combined weight of the child and the child  
restraint is greater than 65 lbs, (29.5 kg) use the  
vehicle’s seat belt (in place of not the lower  
anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to  
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions for installation.  
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If the seating position does not have a remov-  
able head restraint/headrest and it is interfer-  
ing with the proper child restraint fit, try an-  
other seating position or a different child  
restraint.  
Forward-facing — step 3  
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 manufacturer’s in-  
structions for belt routing.  
Forward-facing — step 4  
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully  
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor  
is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)  
mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the  
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode  
when the seat belt is fully retracted.  
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 installation only). See “Install-  
ing top tether strap” in this section. 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 — step 5  
Forward-facing — step 6  
Forward-facing — step 8  
5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the  
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.  
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.  
9. Check to make sure the child restraint is prop-  
erly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt  
is not locked, repeat steps 2 through 8.  
8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-  
fore 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 differ-  
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in  
all types of vehicles.  
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  
7. Tighten the tether strap according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any  
slack.  
light does not illuminate, see “Front passen-  
ger air bag and status light” in this section.  
Move the child restraint to another  
seating position. Have the system  
checked by  
dealer.  
a
NISSAN certified LEAF  
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Do not allow anything to come in con-  
tact with the strap, when the top tether  
strap is in use. Doing so may result in  
the strap being damaged in a collision.  
Your child could be seriously injured or  
killed in a collision if the child restraint  
top tether strap is damaged.  
First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH  
lower anchors (rear outboard seat positions only)  
or the seat belt, as applicable.  
1. Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor point  
which is located on the back side of the  
seatbacks.  
After the child restraint is removed and the seat  
belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-  
straint mode) is canceled.  
INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP  
2. If necessary, raise or remove the head  
restraint/headrest to position the top tether  
strap over the top of the seatback. 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.  
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 in-  
stalled using the damaged anchorage,  
and a child could be seriously injured  
or killed in a collision.  
See “Remove”, “Install”, or “Adjust” under  
“Head restraints/headrests”for head restraint/  
headrest adjustment, removal and installation  
information.  
Position the top tether strap over the top of the  
seatback.  
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Related Topics

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Seats Front seats Rear seats Seat belts Precautions on seat belt usage Injured persons Three-point type seat belt with retractor Seat belt extenders Seat belt maintenance Child safety Infants Small children Larger children Precautions on child restraints Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts Installing top tether strap Precautions on booster seats Booster seat installation Supplemental restraint system Precautions on supplemental restraint system NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) Supplemental air bag warning labels Supplemental air bag warning light Repair and replacement procedure

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