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CHILD RESTRAINTS

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NISSAN recommends that all child re-

straints 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, refer to

“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 seriously

injure or kill a child. A rear-facing

child restraint must only be used in

the rear seat.

SSS0099

SSS0100

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD

RESTRAINTS

•

Infants and children should never be

held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron-

gest adult cannot resist the forces of

a collision.

Be sure to purchase a child restraint

that will fit the child and vehicle.

Some child restraints may not fit

properly in your vehicle.

WARNING

Do not put a seat belt around both a

child and another passenger.

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:

•

The child restraint must be used and

installed properly. Always follow all

of the child restraint manufacturer’s

instructions for installation and use.

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• Check the child restraint in your vehicle to

be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s

seat and seat belt system.

•

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 anchor-

age, and a child could be seriously

injured or killed in a collision.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle can

become very hot. Check the seating

surface and buckles before placing a

child in the child restraint.

• If the child restraint is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the child

restraint and check the various adjust-

ments 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.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal

child restraint anchor system, referred to

as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

for CHildren) system. Some child restraints

include rigid or webbing-mounted attach-

ments that can be connected to these an-

chors.

• 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).

•

Never use the anchor points for adult

seat belts or other items.

For additional information, refer to “LATCH

(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)

system” in this section.

A child restraint with a top tether

strap should not be used in the front

passenger seat.

•

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.

•

Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-

sible after fitting the child restraint.

Infants and children should always

be placed in an appropriate child re-

straint while in the vehicle.

•

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-

facturer's instructions for installation.

Several manufacturers offer child re-

straints for infants and small children of

various sizes. When selecting any child re-

straint, 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 ve-

hicle is being operated. Canadian law re-

quires the top tether strap on forward-

facing child restraints be secured to the

designated anchor point on the vehicle.

•

When the child restraint is not in use,

keep it secured with the LATCH sys-

tem or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or

collision, loose objects can injure oc-

cupants or damage the vehicle.

• Choose only a restraint with a label certi-

fying that it complies with Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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the child restraint manufacturer's instruc-

tions for installation.

LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

The LATCH lower anchor points are pro-

vided to install child restraints in the rear

outboard seating positions only. Do not at-

tempt to install a child restraint in the cen-

ter position using the LATCH lower an-

chors.

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:

•

Attach LATCH system compatible

child restraints only at the locations

shown in the illustration.

•

Do not secure a child restraint in the

center rear seating position using

the LATCH lower anchors. The child

restraint will not be secured properly.

LRS3227

LATCH (Lower Anchors and

Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM

•

Inspect the lower anchors by insert-

ing your fingers into the lower an-

chor area. Feel to make sure there are

no obstructions over the anchors

such as seat belt webbing or seat

cushion material. The child restraint

will not be secured properly if the

lower anchors are obstructed.

Your vehicle is equipped with special an-

chor points that are used with LATCH sys-

tem compatible child restraints. This sys-

tem may also be referred to as the ISOFIX

or ISOFIX compatible system. With this sys-

tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat

belt to secure the child restraint unless the

combined weight of the child and child re-

straint 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 ve-

hicle's seat belt (not the lower anchors) to

install the child restraint. Be sure to follow

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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 anchor-

age, and a child could be seriously

injured or killed in a collision.

LRS3036

SSS0643

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

Installing child restraint LATCH

lower anchor attachments

LATCH lower anchor location

The LATCH lower anchors are located at

the rear of the seat cushion near the seat-

back. A label is attached to the seatback to

help you locate the LATCH lower anchors.

LATCH compatible child restraints include

two rigid or webbing-mounted attach-

ments that can be connected to two an-

chors located at certain seating positions

in your vehicle. With this system, you do not

have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the

child restraint. Check your child restraint 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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Top tether anchor

•

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 anchor-

age, and a child could be seriously

injured or killed in a collision.

WARNING

•

If the tonneau cover (if so equipped)

contacts the top tether strap when it

is attached to the top tether anchor,

remove the tonneau cover (if so

equipped) from the vehicle or secure

it on the cargo floor below its attach-

ment location. If the tonneau cover (if

so equipped) is not removed, it may

damage the top tether strap during a

collision. Your child could be seri-

ously injured or killed in a collision if

the child restraint top tether strap is

damaged.

SSS0644

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

•

Do not allow cargo to contact the top

tether strap when it is attached to

the top tether anchor. Properly se-

cure 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 re-

straint top tether strap is damaged.

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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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

INSTALLATION USING LATCH

For additional information, refer to all Warn-

ings and Cautions in “Child safety” and

“Child restraints” in this section before in-

stalling a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-

bined weight of the child and the child re-

straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-

bined 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 an-

chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure

to follow the child restraint manufacturer's

instructions for installation.

LRS3225

LRS2996

Rear-facing webbing-mounted — step 2

Top tether anchor point locations:

2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.

Check to make sure that the LATCH at-

tachment is properly attached to the

lower anchors.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing

child restraint using the LATCH system:

Anchor points are located on the back side

of the seatbacks.

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-

facturer’s instructions.

The child restraint top tether strap must be

used when installing child restraints with

the LATCH lower anchor attachments or

seat belts. For additional information, refer

to “Installing top tether strap” in this sec-

tion.

If you have any questions when install-

ing a top tether strap, it is recommended

that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF

dealer for details.

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LRS2997

SSS0639

SSS0650

Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

Rear-facing — step 3

Rear-facing — step 4

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 com-

press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-

back while tightening the webbing of

the anchor attachments.

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it

before 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 in another seat and test

it again. You may need to try a different

child restraint or try installing by using the

vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child

restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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5. Check to make sure that the child re-

straint is properly secured prior to each

use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat

steps 2 through 4.

For additional information, refer to all Warn-

ings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and

“Child restraints” sections of this manual

before installing a child restraint. Do not

use the lower anchors if the combined

weight of the child and child restraint ex-

ceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined

weight of the child and child restraint is

greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use the vehi-

cle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to

install the child restraint. Be sure to follow

the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for installation.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT

BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Auto-

matic 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

secured. 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 pas-

senger air bag. For additional informa-

tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag

and status light” in this section.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing

child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in

the rear seats:

SSS0100

Rear-facing — step 1

1. Child restraints for infants must be

used in the rear-facing direction and

therefore must not be used in the front

seat. Position the child restraint on the

seat. Always follow the child restraint

manufacturer’s instructions.

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SSS0654

SSS0655

SSS0656

Rear-facing — step 2

Rear-facing — step 3

Rear-facing — step 4

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 re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-

tractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint

mode). It reverts to the ELR mode when

the seat belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in

the belt.

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7. Check to make sure that the child re-

straint is properly secured prior to each

use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat

steps 1 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the

seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode

(child restraint mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING

LATCH

For additional information, refer to all Warn-

ings and Cautions in “Child safety” and

“Child restraints” sections of this manual

before installing a child restraint.

SSS0657

SSS0658

Rear-facing — step 5

Rear-facing — step 6

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-

bined weight of the child and the child re-

straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-

bined 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 an-

chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure

to follow the child restraint manufacturer's

instructions for installation.

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.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it

before 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 different child restraint. Not

all child restraints fit in all types of

vehicles.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing

child restraint using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-

facturer’s instructions.

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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.

LRS2995

LRS2994

Forward-facing webbing-mounted —

step 2

Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

3. The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the vehicle seatback.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.

Check to make sure that the LATCH at-

tachment is properly attached to the

lower anchors.

If necessary, remove the head restraint/

headrest to obtain the correct child re-

straint 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

removed. For additional information, re-

fer to “Head restraints/headrests” in this

section.

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. For additional infor-

mation, refer to “Installing top tether

strap” in this section.

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If the seating position does not have an

adjustable head restraint/headrest and

it is interfering with the proper child re-

straint fit, try another seating position or

a different child restraint.

SSS0647

SSS0638

Forward-facing — step 4

Forward-facing — step 6

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 com-

press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-

back while tightening the webbing of

the anchor attachments.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it

before you place the child in it. Push it

from side to side while holding the child

restraint 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 re-

straint is not secure, tighten the LATCH

attachment as necessary, or put the re-

straint in 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.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-

move any slack.

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7. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the

child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1

through 6.

Rear bench seat

OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest

and store it in a secure place. Be sure to

reinstall the head restraint/headrest

when the child restraint is removed. For

additional information, refer to “Head

restraints/headrests" in this section.

1

2. Position the top tether strap

seatback.

over the

O

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

2

chor point

on the bottom of the seat-

O

back behind the child restraint.

LRS2638

4. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-

move any slack.

1

᭺

Top tether strap

2

᭺

Tether anchor point

Installing top tether strap

If you have any questions when install-

ing a top tether strap, it is recommended

that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF

dealer for details.

The child restraint top tether strap must be

used when installing the child restraint with

the LATCH lower anchor attachments.

First, secure the child restraint with the

LATCH lower anchors (rear bench out-

board seating positions only).

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FORWARD-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING

THE SEAT BELTS

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 installed

using the damaged anchorage, and a

child could be seriously injured or killed

in a collision.

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Auto-

matic 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

secured. 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 pas-

senger air bag. For additional informa-

tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag

and status light” in this section.

SSS0640

Forward-facing (front passenger seat)

— step 1

For additional information, refer to all Warn-

ings and Cautions in “Child safety” and

“Child restraints” sections of this manual

before installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-

bined weight of the child and the child re-

straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-

bined 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 an-

chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure

to follow the child restraint manufacturer's

instructions for installation.

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Follow these steps to install a forward-

facing child restraint using the vehicle seat

belt in the rear seat or in the front passen-

ger seat:

If the seating position does not have an

adjustable head restraint/headrest and

it is interfering with the proper child re-

straint fit, try another seating position or

a different child restraint.

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 posi-

tion. Child restraints for infants must

be used in the rear-facing direction

and therefore must not be used in the

front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-

facturer’s instructions.

SSS0360B

Forward-facing — step 3

The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the seatback.

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 re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

belt routing.

If necessary, adjust the head restraint/

headrest to obtain the correct child re-

straint 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

removed. For additional information, re-

fer to “Head restraints/headrests” in this

section.

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 installa-

tion only). For additional information, re-

fer to “Installing top tether strap” in this

section.

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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.

SSS0651

SSS0652

Forward-facing — step 4

Forward-facing — step 5

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-

tractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint

mode). It reverts to the ELR mode when

the seat belt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in

the belt.

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9. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the

seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2

through 8.

SSS0653

SSS0641

Forward-facing — step 6

Forward-facing — step 8

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.

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it

before 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 different child restraint. Not

all child restraints fit in all types of

vehicles.

7. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove

any slack.

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when the child restraint is removed. For

additional information, refer to “Head

restraints/headrests" in this section.

1

2. Position the top tether strap

seatback.

over the

O

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

2

chor point

on the bottom of the seat-

O

back behind the child restraint.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-

move any slack.

CENTER SEATING POSITION

LRS2980

LRS2638

1

1. Position the top tether strap

seatback.

over the

O

1

᭺

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

Top tether strap

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

2

᭺

Tether anchor point

2

chor point

on the bottom of the seat-

back behind the child restraint.

O

Installing top tether strap

should illuminate. If this light does not

illuminate, refer to “Front passenger air

bag and status light” in this section.

Move the child restraint to another

seating position. Have the system

checked. It is recommended that you

visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for

this service.

The child restraint top tether strap must be

used when installing the child restraint with

the seat belts.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-

move any slack.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat

belt.

If you have any questions when install-

ing a top tether strap, it is recommended

that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF

dealer for this service.

Rear bench seat

OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS

After the child restraint is removed and the

seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode

(child restraint mode) is canceled.

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest

and store it in a secure place. Be sure to

reinstall the head restraint/headrest

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Precautions on booster seats

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 installed

using the damaged anchorage, and a

child could be seriously injured or killed

in a collision.

If a booster seat and seat belt are not

used properly, the risk of a child being

injured or killed in a sudden stop or col-

lision greatly increases:

•

Make sure the shoulder portion of

the belt is away from the child’s face

and neck and the lap portion of the

belt does not cross the stomach.

•

Make sure the shoulder belt is not

behind the child or under the child’s

arm.

LRS0455

A booster seat must only be installed

in a seating position that has a lap/

shoulder belt.

BOOSTER SEATS

Booster seats of various sizes are offered

by several manufacturers. When selecting

any booster seat, keep the following points

in mind:

For additional information on installing a

booster seat in your vehicle, follow the in-

structions outlined in this section.

• Choose only a booster seat with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Ca-

nadian MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213.

• Check the booster seat in your vehicle to

be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s

seat and seat belt system.

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Booster seat installation

WARNING

To avoid injury to child, do not use the

lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when us-

ing a booster seat with the seat belts.

For additional information, refer to all Warn-

ings and Cautions in the “Child safety,”

“Child restraints” and “Booster seats” sec-

tions of this manual before installing a child

restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat

in the 2nd or 3rd rows or in the front pas-

senger seat:

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• Make sure the child’s head will be properly

supported by the booster seat or vehicle

seat. The seatback must be at or above

the center of the child’s ears. For example,

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• If the booster seat is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the

booster seat and check the various ad-

justments to be sure the booster seat is

compatible with your child. Always follow

all recommended procedures.

if a low back booster seat

is chosen,

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the vehicle seatback must be at or above

the center of the child’s ears. If the seat-

back is lower than the center of the child’s

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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 ve-

hicle is being operated.

ears, a high back booster seat

be used.

should

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The instructions in this section apply to

booster seat installation in the rear seats

or the front passenger seat.

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Front passenger position

2nd row center position

1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, move the seat to the rear-

most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.

Only place it in a front-facing direction.

Always follow the booster seat manu-

facturer’s instructions.

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If the seating position does not have an

adjustable head restraint/headrest and

it is interfering with the proper booster

seat fit, try another seating position or a

different booster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt

low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure

to follow the booster seat manufactur-

er’s instructions for adjusting the seat

belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat

belt toward the retractor to take up ex-

tra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is

positioned across the top, middle por-

tion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to

follow the booster seat manufacturer’s

instructions for adjusting the seat belt

routing.

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2nd row outboard position

3. The booster seat should be positioned

on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front

passenger seat, place the power switch

in the ON position. The front passenger

air bag status light

may or may not

If necessary, adjust or remove the head

restraint/headrest to obtain the correct

booster seat fit. If the head restraint/

headrest is removed, store it in a secure

place. Be sure to reinstall the head

restraint/headrest when the booster

seat is removed. For additional infor-

mation, refer to “Head restraints/

headrests” in this section.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and in-

structions for properly fastening a seat

belt shown in “Three-point type seat belt

with retractor” in this section.

illuminate, depending on the size of the

child and the type of booster seat being

used. For additional information, refer to

“Front passenger air bag and status

light” in this section.

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