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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

•

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:

•

Attach LATCH system compatible child

restraints only at the locations shown

in the illustration.

LATCH lower anchor location

•

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.

•

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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