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CHILD RESTRAINTS

seriously injured or killed in a sudden

stop or collision.

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If you answered no to any of these

questions, 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.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on

any seat and do not allow a child in

the cargo area. The child could be

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE-

STRAINTS

seat than in the front seat. If

you must install a forward-

facing child restraint in the

front seat, see “Forward-fa-

cing child restraint installation

using the seat belts” (P.1-35).

will not be properly installed

using the damaged ancho-

rage, and a child could be

seriously injured or killed in a

collision.

WARNING

— Never use the anchor points

for adult seat belts or har-

nesses.

— A child restraint with a top

tether strap should not be

used in the front passenger

seat.

— Keep seatbacks as upright as

possible after fitting the child

restraint.

— Infants and children should

always be placed in an appro-

priate child restraint while in

the vehicle.

.

Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions 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:

— Even with the NISSAN Ad-

vanced Air Bag System, never

install a rear-facing child re-

straint in the front seat. An

inflating air bag could ser-

iously injure or kill a child. A

rear-facing child restraint

must only be used in the rear

seat.

— Be sure to purchase a child

restraint that will fit the child

and vehicle. Some child re-

straints may not fit properly

in your vehicle.

— Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only

those loads imposed by cor-

rectly 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 da-

mage the child restraint an-

chorages. The child restraint

— The child restraint must be

used and installed properly.

Always follow all of the child

restraint manufacturer’s in-

structions 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.

— Do not put a seat belt around

both a child and another pas-

senger.

— NISSAN recommends that all

child restraints be installed in

the rear seat. Studies show

that children are safer when

properly restrained in the rear

.

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 occupants or

damage the vehicle.

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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 sys-

tem.

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 de-

signed for your child’s height and

weight. Always follow all recom-

mended procedures.

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).

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.

law requires the top tether strap on

forward-facing child restraints be se-

cured to the designated anchor point

on the vehicle.

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.

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 attachments that can be con-

nected to these anchors.

For details, see “Lower Anchors and

Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system”

(P.1-24).

If you do not have a LATCH compatible

child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can

be used.

Several manufacturers offer child re-

straints for infants and small children of

various sizes. When selecting any child

restraint, keep the following points in

mind:

.

Be sure to follow the child restraint

manufacturer’s instructions for instal-

lation.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces

or territories require that infants and

small children be restrained in an ap-

proved child restraint at all times while

the vehicle is being operated. Canadian

.

Choose only a restraint with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dard 213.

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restraint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

.

Inspect the lower anchors by in-

serting your fingers into the low-

er 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 properly if the lower

anchors are obstructed.

Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted

child restraints. Under no circum-

stances are they to be used to

attach adult seat belts, or other

items or equipment to the vehi-

cle. Doing so could damage the

child restraint anchorages. The

child restraint will not be properly

installed using the damaged an-

chorage, and a child could be

seriously injured or killed in a

collision.

CAUTION

Store the loose LATCH covers (for

example, in the console box) where

they will not get damaged to avoid

losing them. (See “Console box” (P.2-

71).)

LATCH lower anchor

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LATCH system anchor location

WARNING

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren (LATCH) SYSTEM

Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions for proper use and in-

stallation of child restraints could

result in serious injury or death of a

child or other passengers in a sud-

den stop or collision:

Your vehicle is equipped with special

anchor points that are used with LATCH

system compatible 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 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. Be sure to follow the child

.

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

using the LATCH lower anchors.

The child restraint will not be

secured properly.

LATCH lower anchor location

The LATCH lower 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 seating position using the

LATCH lower anchors.

.

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SSS0643

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

SSS0644

LATCH rigid attachment

When installing a child restraint, carefully

read and follow the instructions in this

manual and those supplied with the child

restraint.

Installing child restraint LATCH

lower anchor attachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include

two rigid or webbing-mounted attach-

ments that can be connected to two

anchors located at certain seating posi-

tions 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.

Top tether anchor

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LATCH lower anchor cover removal

WARNING

The LATCH lower anchor points are

located under covers labelled ISOFIX at

the bottom of the rear outboard seat

cushions. To access a LATCH lower an-

chor point, insert your finger into the

cover and pull the cover off.

Properly secure cargo and do not

allow it to contact the top tether

strap when it is attached to the top

tether anchor. Cargo that is not

properly secured or cargo that con-

tacts the top tether strap may da-

mage the top tether strap during a

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collision. If the parcel shelf (if so

equipped) contacts the top tether

strap when it is attached to the top

tether anchor, remove the parcel

shelf from the vehicle or secure it

on the cargo floor below its attach-

ment location. If the parcel shelf 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 re-

straint top tether strap is damaged.

collision.

Anchor points are located on the back

side of the seatbacks.

If a child restraint has a top tether strap, it

must be used when installing with the

LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat

belts.

If you have any questions when instal-

ling a top tether strap child restraint on

the rear seat, it is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

INSTALLATION USING LATCH

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Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-

tions before installing a child restraint.

Top tether anchor point locations

WARNING

Do not use 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 re-

straint. Be sure to follow the child re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed 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 equip-

ment to the vehicle. Doing so could

damage the child restraint an-

chorages. The child restraint will not

be properly installed using the da-

maged anchorage, and a child could

be seriously injured or killed in a

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing

child restraint using the LATCH system:

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1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint man-

ufacturer’s instructions.

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SSS0649

Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2

Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

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.

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in all types of vehicles.

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.

SSS0639

SSS0650

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

compress 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 attach-

ment 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 attach-

ment 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

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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 re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions.

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 re-

straint. 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.

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Rear-facing — step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” (P.1-19) and “Child restraints”

(P.1-21) before installing a child restraint.

Do not use 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 re-

straint. Be sure to follow the child re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing

child restraint using the vehicle seat belts

in the rear seats:

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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 restraint manufacturer’s instruc-

tions 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.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up

on the shoulder belt to remove any

slack in the belt.

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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.

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SSS0658

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 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. Check to make sure that the child

restraint is properly secured prior to

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FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-

STRAINT INSTALLATION USING

LATCH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-

tions before installing a child restraint.

Do not use 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 re-

straint. Be sure to follow the child re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

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 man-

ufacturer’s instructions.

SSS0645

Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2

SSS0646

Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

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.

3. The back of the child restraint should

be secured against the vehicle seat-

back.

If necessary, adjust or remove the

head restraint to obtain the correct

child restraint fit. If the head restraint

is removed, store it in a secure place.

Be sure to reinstall the head re-

straint when the child restraint is

removed. See “Head restraints/head-

rests” (P.1-8) for head restraint adjust-

ment information.

If the seating position does not have a

head restraint and it is interfering with

the proper child restraint fit, try an-

other seating position or a different

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” (P.1-34). 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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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

compress 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 attach-

ment 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 attach-

ment 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. Not all child

restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to

remove 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.

collision.

The child restraint top tether strap must

be used when installing the child restraint

with the LATCH lower anchor attach-

ments.

First, secure the child restraint with the

LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard

seating positions only).

1. Remove the head restraint and store it

in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall

the head restraint when the child

restraint is removed.

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See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-8)

for head restraint adjustment, re-

moval and installation information.

Installing top tether strap

2. Position the top tether strap as

shown.

WARNING

3. Secure the top tether strap to the

tether anchor point as shown.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint

installation procedure steps in this

section before tightening the tether

strap.

If you have any questions when instal-

ling a top tether strap, it is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service.

Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed 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 equip-

ment to the vehicle. Doing so could

damage the child restraint an-

chorages. The child restraint will not

be properly installed using the da-

maged anchorage, and a child could

be seriously injured or killed in a

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passenger seat:

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-

STRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE

SEAT BELTS

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 posi-

tion. Child restraints for infants must

be used in the rear-facing direction

and, therefore, must not be used in

the front seat.

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Auto-

matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must

be used when installing a child re-

straint. 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 passenger air

bag. See “Front passenger air bag

and status light” (P.1-50).

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint man-

ufacturer’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint should

be secured against the vehicle seat-

back.

SSS0640

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1

If necessary, adjust or remove the

head restraint to obtain the correct

child restraint fit. If the head restraint

is removed, store it in a secure place.

Be sure to reinstall the head re-

straint when the child restraint is

removed. See “Head restraints/head-

rests” (P.1-8) for head restraint adjust-

ment, removal and installation

information.

If the seating position does not have

an adjustable head restraint and it is

interfering with the proper child re-

straint fit, try another seating position

or a different child restraint.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-

tions before installing a child restraint.

Do not use 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 re-

straint. Be sure to follow the child re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-

facing child restraint using the vehicle

seat belt in the rear seats or in the front

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SSS0360B

SSS0651

SSS0652

Forward-facing — step 3

Forward-facing — step 4

Forward-facing — step 5

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 instruc-

tions for belt routing.

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 Emer-

gency Locking Retractor (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.

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 “Installing top

tether strap” (P.1-38). 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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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 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

remove any slack.

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.

9. Check to make sure the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If

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collision.

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. Remove the head restraint and store it

in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall

the head restraint when the child

restraint is removed.

See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-8)

for head restraint adjustment, re-

moval and installation information.

SSS0676

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Forward-facing — step 10

2. Position the top tether strap as

Installing top tether strap

10. If the child restraint is installed in the

front passenger seat, place the igni-

tion switch in the ON position. The

front passenger air bag status light

should illuminate. If this light is not

illuminated, see “Front passenger air

bag and status light” (P.1-50). Move

the child restraint to another seating

position. Have the system checked. It

is recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

shown.

3. Secure the top tether strap to the

tether anchor point as shown.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint

installation procedure steps in this

section before tightening the tether

strap.

If you have any questions when instal-

ling a top tether strap, it is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for

this service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed 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 equip-

ment to the vehicle. Doing so could

damage the child restraint an-

chorages. The child restraint will not

be properly installed using the da-

maged anchorage, and a child could

be seriously injured or killed in a

After the child restraint is removed and

the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR

mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

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