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CHILD SAFETY

There are three basic types of child re-

straint systems:

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or

territories require the use of approved child

restraints for infants and small children. For

additional information, refer to “Child re-

straints” in this section.

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belts. Most seating positions are

equipped with Automatic Locking Re-

tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat

belt becomes wrapped around a child’s

neck with the ALR mode activated, the

child can be seriously injured or killed if

the seat belt retracts and becomes

tight. This can occur even if the vehicle

is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to re-

lease the child. If the seat belt cannot

be unbuckled or is already unbuckled,

release the child by cutting the seat

belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife

or scissors) to release the seat belt.

• Rear-facing child restraint

• Forward-facing child restraint

• Booster seat

A child restraint may be secured in the ve-

hicle by using either the LATCH (Lower An-

chor and Tethers for CHildren) system or

with the vehicle seat belt. For additional

information, refer to “Child restraints” in this

section.

The proper restraint depends on the child’s

size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year

and less than 20 lbs. (9 kg) should be placed

in rear-facing child restraints. Forward-

facing child restraints are available for chil-

dren who outgrow rear-facing child re-

straints and are at least 1 year old. Booster

seats are used to help position a vehicle

lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no

longer use a forward-facing child restraint.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens

and children be restrained in the rear

seat. According to accident statistics,

children are safer when properly re-

strained in the rear seat than in the front

seat.

WARNING

Children need adults to help protect

them. They need to be properly re-

strained.

This is especially important because

your vehicle has a supplemental re-

straint system (air bag system) for the

front passenger. For additional informa-

tion, refer to “Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS)” in this section.

Infants and children need special pro-

tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may

not fit them properly. The shoulder belt

may come too close to the face or neck.

The lap belt may not fit over their small

hip bones. In an accident, an improp-

erly fitting seat belt could cause serious

or fatal injury. Always use appropriate

child restraints.

In addition to the general information in

this manual, child safety information is

available from many other sources, includ-

ing doctors, teachers, government traffic

safety offices, and community organiza-

tions. Every child is different, so be sure to

learn the best way to transport your child.

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Once a child outgrows the height or weight

limit of the harness-equipped forward-

facing child restraint, NISSAN recommends

that the child be placed in a commercially

available booster seat to obtain proper

seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly, the

booster seat should raise the child so that

the shoulder belt is properly positioned

across the chest and the top, middle por-

tion of the shoulder. The shoulder belt

should not cross the neck or face and

should not fall off the shoulder. The lap belt

should lie snugly across the lower hips or

upper thighs, not the abdomen. A booster

seat can only be used in seating positions

that have a three-point type seat belt. The

booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and

have a label certifying that it complies with

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

INFANTS

SMALL CHILDREN

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be

placed in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN

recommends that infants be placed in child

restraints that comply with Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose

a child restraint that fits your vehicle and

always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for installation and use.

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh

at least 20 lbs. (9 kg) should remain in a

rear-facing child restraint as long as pos-

sible up to the height or weight limit of the

child restraint. Children who outgrow the

height or weight limit of the rear-facing

child restraint and are at least 1 year old

should be secured in a forward-facing child

restraint with a harness. Refer to the manu-

facturer’s instructions for minimum and

maximum weight and height recommen-

dations. NISSAN recommends that small

children be placed in child restraints that

comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards. You should choose a

child restraint that fits your vehicle and al-

ways follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for installation and use.

LARGER CHILDREN

Children should remain in a forward-facing

child restraint with a harness until they

reach the maximum height or weight limit

allowed by the child restraint manufac-

turer.

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A booster seat should be used until the

child can pass the seat belt fit test below:

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any

seat and do not allow a child in the

cargo areas. The child could be seri-

ously injured or killed in an accident or

sudden stop.

• Are the child’s back and hips against the

vehicle seatback?

• Is the child able to sit without slouching?

• Do the child’s knees bend easily over the

front edge of the seat with feet flat on the

floor?

• Can the child safely wear the seat belt (lap

belt low and snug across the hips and

shoulder belt across mid-chest and

shoulder)?

• Is the child able to use the properly ad-

justed head restraint/headrest?

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• Will the child be able to stay in position for

the entire ride?

If you answered no to any of these ques-

tions, the child should remain in a booster

seat using a three-point type seat belt.

NOTE:

Laws in some communities may follow

different guidelines. Check local and

state regulations to confirm your child is

using the correct restraint system before

traveling.

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