2017-2023 Nissan Micra 4 Door Safety?Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system -> Child restraints User Manual
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CHILD RESTRAINTS  
– The child restraint must be used  
and installed properly. Always fol-  
low all of the child restraint manu-  
facturer’s instructions for installa-  
tion and use.  
– Infants and children should never  
be held on anyone’s lap. Even the  
strongest adult cannot resist the  
forces of a collision.  
– Do not put a seat belt around both  
a child and another passenger.  
– 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, refer to “Forward-facing child  
restraint installation using the seat  
belts” in this section.  
ARS1098  
WRS0256  
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD  
RESTRAINTS  
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:  
– Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air  
Bag System, never install a rear-  
facing child restraint in the front  
seat. An inflating air bag could se-  
riously injure or kill a child. A rear-  
facing child restraint must only be  
used in the rear seat.  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23  
Several manufacturers offer child re-  
straints for infants and children of various  
sizes. When selecting any child restraint,  
keep the following points in mind:  
– Be sure to purchase a child re-  
straint that will fit the child and ve-  
hicle. Some child restraints may  
not fit properly in your vehicle.  
– Infants and children should always  
be placed in an appropriate child  
restraint while in the vehicle.  
∙ When the child restraint is not in use,  
keep it secured with the LATCH system  
or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or col-  
lision, loose objects can injure occu-  
pants or damage the vehicle.  
Choose only a restraint with a label cer-  
tifying that it complies with Canadian  
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.  
– Child restraint anchorages are de-  
signed to withstand only those  
loads imposed by correctly fitted  
child restraints. Under no circum-  
stances are they to be used to at-  
tach adult seat belts, or other items  
or equipment to the vehicle. Doing  
so could damage the child re-  
straint anchorages. The child re-  
straint will not be properly in-  
Check the child restraint in your vehicle  
to be sure it is compatible with the vehi-  
cle’s seat and seat belt system.  
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.  
stalled  
using  
the  
damaged  
anchorage, and a child could be se-  
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. For additional information, refer to  
“LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for  
CHildren) system” in this section.  
riously injured or killed in  
collision.  
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– Never use the anchor points for  
adult seat belts or harnesses.  
If the combined weight of the child and  
child restraint is less than 29.5 kg  
(65 lbs.), you may use either the LATCH  
anchors or the seat belt to install the  
child restraint (not both at the same  
time).  
– 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.  
If you do not have a LATCH compatible  
child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be  
used.  
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If the combined weight of the child and  
child restraint is greater than 29.5 kg  
(65 lbs.), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not  
the lower anchors) to install the child  
restraint.  
install the child restraint. Be sure to follow  
the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions for installation.  
The LATCH anchor points are provided to  
install child restraints in the rear outboard  
seating positions only. Do not attempt to  
install a child restraint in the center position  
using the LATCH anchors.  
Be sure to follow the child restraint  
manufacturer’s instructions for installa-  
tion.  
All Canadian provinces or territories re-  
quire that infants and small children be  
restrained in an approved child restraint  
at all times while the vehicle is being op-  
erated. Canadian law requires the top  
tether strap on forward-facing child re-  
straints be secured to the designated  
anchor point on the vehicle.  
LATCH lower anchor  
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:  
LRS2761  
LATCH system lower anchor locations  
LATCH (Lower Anchors and  
Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM  
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 29.5 kg (65 lbs.). If the com-  
bined weight of the child and child restraint  
is greater than 29.5 kg (65 lbs.) use the ve-  
hicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to  
– Attach LATCH system compatible  
child restraints only at the loca-  
tions shown in the illustration.  
– Do not secure a child restraint in  
the center rear seating position us-  
ing the LATCH lower anchors. The  
child restraint will not be secured  
properly.  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25  
– Inspect the lower anchors by in-  
serting 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 material. The child  
restraint will not be secured prop-  
erly if the lower anchors are  
obstructed.  
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 re-  
straint will not be properly installed us-  
ing the damaged anchorage, and a  
child could be seriously injured or killed  
in a collision.  
LRS3036  
LRS0661  
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment  
Installing child restraint LATCH  
LATCH lower anchor location  
LATCH lower anchor location  
The LATCH lower anchors are located as  
shown. A label is attached to the seatback  
to help you locate the LATCH lower an-  
chors.  
lower anchor attachments  
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  
LATCH. This information may also be in the  
instructions provided by the child restraint  
manufacturer.  
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LRS0662  
LRS2467  
LRS2444  
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.  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27  
Top tether anchor point locations  
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT  
INSTALLATION USING LATCH  
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.  
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 re-  
straint will not be properly installed us-  
ing the damaged anchorage, and a  
child could be seriously injured or killed  
in a collision.  
Do not use the lower anchors if the com-  
bined weight of the child and the child re-  
straint exceeds 29.5 kg (65 lbs.). If the com-  
bined weight of the child and the child  
restraint is greater than 29.5 kg (65 lbs.), 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.  
WRS0801  
Rear-facing webbing-mounted – step 2  
The child restraint top tether strap must be  
used when installing the child restraint with  
the LATCH lower anchor attachments or  
seat belts. For additional information, refer  
to “Installing top tether strap” in this sec-  
tion.  
2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-  
tachments to the LATCH lower an-  
chors. Check to make sure the LATCH  
attachment is properly attached to the  
lower anchors.  
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing  
child restraint using the LATCH system:  
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.  
Always follow the child restraint manu-  
facturer’s instructions.  
If you have any questions when install-  
ing a top tether strap child restraint, it is  
recommended that you visit a NISSAN  
dealer for this service.  
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WRS0802  
LRS0673  
LRS0674  
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  
seatback 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 child  
restraint near the LATCH attachment  
path. The child restraint should not  
move more than 25 mm (1 in), 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 attach-  
ment as necessary, or put the restraint  
in another seat and test it again. You  
may need to try a different child re-  
straint or try installing by using the ve-  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29  
hicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all  
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.  
Do not use the lower anchors if the com-  
bined weight of the child and the child re-  
straint exceeds 29.5 kg (65 lbs.). If the com-  
bined weight of the child and the child  
restraint is greater than 29.5 kg (65 lbs.), 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. Check to make sure the child restraint  
is properly secured prior to each use. If  
the child restraint is loose, repeat  
steps 1 through 4.  
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT  
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT  
BELTS  
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing  
child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in  
the rear seats:  
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.  
WRS0256  
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 re-  
straint manufacturer’s instructions.  
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.  
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WRS0761  
LRS2395  
LRS2396  
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  
retractor is in the ALR mode (child re-  
straint mode). It reverts to the ELR  
mode when the seat belt is fully re-  
tracted.  
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on  
the shoulder belt to remove any slack  
in the belt.  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31  
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 the “Child safety” and  
“Child restraints” sections of this manual  
before installing a child restraint.  
WRS0762  
LRS2397  
Rear-facing – step 5  
Rear-facing – step 6  
5. Remove any additional slack from the  
seat belt; press downward and rear-  
ward firmly in the center of the child  
restraint 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 25 mm (1 in), 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.  
Do not use the lower anchors if the com-  
bined weight of the child and the child re-  
straint exceeds 29.5 kg (65 lbs.). If the com-  
bined weight of the child and the child  
restraint is greater than 29.5 kg (65 lbs.), 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.  
1-32 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system  
Follow these steps to install a forward-  
facing child restraint using the LATCH sys-  
tem:  
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.  
Always follow the child restraint manu-  
facturer’s instructions.  
WRS0799  
WRS0800  
Forward-facing webbing-mounted  
Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2  
step 2  
seating positions that do not have a  
2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-  
tachments to the LATCH lower an-  
chors. Check to make sure the LATCH  
attachment is properly attached to the  
lower anchors.  
top tether anchor.  
3. The back of the child restraint should  
be secured against the vehicle seat-  
back.  
If necessary, adjust or remove the head  
restraint/headrest to obtain the cor-  
rect 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 removed. For ad-  
ditional information about head  
restraint/headrest adjustment, refer to  
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  
information, refer to “Installing top  
tether strap” in this section.  
Do not install child restraints that re-  
quire the use of a top tether strap in  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33  
“Head restraints/headrests” in this sec-  
tion.  
If the seating position does not have  
an adjustable head restraint/headrest  
and it is interfering with the proper  
child restraint fit, try another seating  
position or a different child restraint.  
LRS0671  
WRS0697  
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  
seatback 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 25 mm (1 in), 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 attach-  
ment as necessary, or put the restraint  
in another seat and test it again. You  
may need to try a different child re-  
straint. 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  
as  
shown.  
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether  
2
anchor point  
as shown.  
LRS2656  
4. Tighten the tether strap according to  
the manufacturer’s instructions to re-  
move any slack.  
Outboard seating positions  
Top tether strap  
1
2
Anchor point  
WARNING  
Installing top tether strap  
The child restraint top tether strap must be  
used when installing the child restraint with  
the LATCH lower anchor attachments.  
Child restraint anchorages are designed  
to withstand only those loads imposed  
by correctly fitted child restraints. 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.  
First, secure the child restraint with the  
LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard posi-  
tions only).  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35  
Follow these steps to install a forward-  
facing child restraint using the vehicle seat  
belt in the rear seats or in the front passen-  
ger seat:  
FORWARD-FACING CHILD  
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING  
THE SEAT BELTS  
WARNING  
1. If you must install a child restraint in  
the front seat, it should be placed in a  
forward-facing direction only. Move  
the seat to the rearmost position.  
Child restraints for infants must be  
used in the rear-facing direction and,  
therefore, must not be used in the  
front seat.  
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.  
2. Position the child restraint on the seat.  
Always follow the child restraint manu-  
facturer’s instructions.  
WRS0699  
Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –  
step 1  
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.  
The back of the child restraint should  
be secured against the vehicle seat-  
back.  
If necessary, adjust or remove the head  
restraint/headrest to obtain the cor-  
rect 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 removed. For ad-  
ditional information about head  
restraint/headrest adjustment, re-  
moval and installation, refer to “Head  
restraints/headrests” in this section.  
Do not use the lower anchors if the com-  
bined weight of the child and the child re-  
straint exceeds 29.5 kg (65 lbs.). If the com-  
bined weight of the child and the child  
restraint is greater than 29.5 kg (65 lbs.), 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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If the seating position does not have  
an adjustable head restraint/headrest  
and it is interfering with the proper  
child restraint fit, try another seating  
position or a different child restraint.  
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.  
WRS0680  
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 re-  
straint manufacturer’s instructions for  
belt routing.  
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  
information, refer to “Installing top  
tether strap” in this section.  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37  
LRS0667  
LRS0668  
WRS0681  
Forward-facing – step 4  
Forward-facing – step 5  
Forward-facing – step 6  
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is  
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt  
retractor is in the ALR mode (child re-  
straint mode). It reverts to 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.  
6. Remove any additional slack from the  
seat belt; press downward and rear-  
ward 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.  
7. Tighten the tether strap according to  
the manufacturer’s instructions to re-  
move any slack.  
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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.  
WRS0698  
WRS0475  
Forward-facing – step 8  
Forward-facing — step 10  
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 25mm (1 in), 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.  
10. If the child restraint is installed in the  
front passenger seat, place the ignition  
switch in the ON position. The front  
passenger air bag status light  
should illuminate. If this light is not illu-  
minated, 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 dealer for this service.  
After the child restraint is removed and the  
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode  
(child restraint mode) is canceled.  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-39  
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether  
2
anchor point  
as shown.  
4. Tighten the tether strap according to  
the manufacturer’s instructions to re-  
move any slack.  
CENTER SEATING POSITION  
1
1. Position the top tether strap  
shown.  
as  
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether  
2
anchor point  
as shown.  
3. Tighten the tether strap according to  
the manufacturer’s instructions to re-  
move any slack.  
LRS2656  
LRS2657  
Outboard seating positions  
Center seating position  
Rear bench seat  
1
Top tether strap  
If you have any questions when install-  
ing a top tether strap, it is recommended  
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this  
service.  
2
Anchor point  
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 about head  
restraint/headrest adjustment, re-  
moval and installation, refer to “Head  
restraints/headrests” in this section.  
Installing top tether strap  
The child restraint top tether strap must be  
used when installing the child restraint with  
the seat belts.  
First, secure the child restraint with the seat  
belt.  
1
2. Position the top tether strap  
shown.  
as  
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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 re-  
straint will not be properly installed us-  
ing the damaged anchorage, and a  
child could be seriously injured or killed  
in a collision.  
WARNING  
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.  
LRS2479  
BOOSTER SEATS  
For additional information on installing a  
booster seat in your vehicle, follow the in-  
structions outlined in this section.  
A.  
B.  
Low back booster seat  
High back booster seat  
– A booster seat must only be in-  
stalled in a seating position that  
has a lap/shoulder belt.  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41  
If the booster seat is compatible with  
your vehicle, place the child in the  
booster seat and check the various ad-  
justments to be sure the booster seat is  
compatible with the child. Always follow  
all recommended procedures.  
All Canadian provinces or territories re-  
quire that infants and small children be  
restrained in an approved child restraint  
at all times while the vehicle is being op-  
erated.  
The instructions in this section apply to  
booster seat installation in the rear seats  
or the front passenger seat.  
LRS0453  
LRS0464  
Make sure the child’s head will be prop-  
erly supported by the booster seat or  
vehicle seat. The seatback must be at  
or above the center of the child’s ears.  
For example, if a low back booster seat  
is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be  
at or above the center of the child’s ears.  
If the seatback is lower than the center  
of the child’s ears, a high back booster  
seat should be used.  
Booster seats of various sizes are offered  
by several manufacturers. When selecting  
any booster seat, keep the following points  
in mind:  
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.  
Choose only a booster seat with a label  
certifying that it complies with Cana-  
dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.  
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.  
Check the booster seat in your vehicle  
to be sure it is compatible with the vehi-  
cle’s seat and seat belt system.  
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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 manu-  
facturer’s instructions for adjusting the  
seat belt routing.  
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the  
seat belt toward the retractor to take  
up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder  
belt is positioned across the top,  
middle portion of the child’s shoulder.  
Be sure to follow the booster seat  
manufacturer’s instructions for adjust-  
ing the seat belt routing.  
LRS0454  
WRS0699  
Front passenger position  
Follow these steps to install a booster seat  
in the rear seat or in the front passenger  
seat:  
3. The booster seat should be positioned  
on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.  
If necessary, adjust or remove the head  
restraint/headrest to obtain the cor-  
rect 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 ad-  
ditional information, refer to “Head  
restraints/headrests” in this section.  
1. If you must install a booster seat in  
the front seat, move the seat to the  
rearmost position.  
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.  
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.  
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43  

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