Nissan Altima (2024 year). Manual in english

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

•

Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be in the
rear seats and in an appropriate
restraint.

•

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

•

For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat belt properly.

•

Do not allow children to play with
the seat belts. Most seating positions
are equipped with Automatic Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts.
If the seat belt becomes wrapped
around a child’s neck with the ALR
mode activated, the child can be se-
riously 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 release the
child. If the seat belt cannot be un-
buckled or is already unbuckled, re-
lease the child by cutting the seat
belt with a suitable tool (such as a
knife or scissors) to release the seat
belt.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. For additional informa-

tion, see “Seats” (P. 1-2).

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch

engage.

•

The retractor is designed to lock
during a sudden stop or on impact. A
slow pulling motion permits the
seat belt to move and allows you
some freedom of movement in the
seat.

•

If the seat belt cannot be pulled
from its fully retracted position,
firmly pull the belt and release it.
Then smoothly pull the belt out of
the retractor.

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3. Position the lap belt portion

low and

snug on the hips

as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack

. Be

sure the shoulder belt is routed over
your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear
seating positions’ three-point seat belts
have two modes of operation:
• Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
• Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The ELR mode allows the seat belt to ex-
tend and retract to allow the driver and
passengers some freedom of movement
in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during certain impacts.

The ALR mode (child restraint mode) locks
the seat belt for child restraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated, the seat
belt cannot be extended again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the
buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt
returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt
fully retracts. For additional information,
see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).

The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During nor-
mal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR
mode should not be activated. If it is
activated, it may cause uncomfortable
seat belt tension. It can also change the
operation of the front passenger air bag.
For additional information, see “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” (P. 1-55).

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be cer-
tain that the seatbacks are completely
secured in the latched position. If they
are not completely secured, passen-
gers may be injured in an accident or
sudden stop.

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Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle

. The seat belt automati-

cally retracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate
methods:
• When the seat belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor

• When the vehicle slows down rapidly

To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows:
• Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward

quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this
check, get the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service or to learn more about seat belt
operation.

Shoulder belt height adjustment
(front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. For
additional information, see “Precautions on
seat belt usage” (P. 1-12). To adjust, pull out
the adjustment button

and move the

shoulder belt anchor to the desired posi-
tion

, so the belt passes over the center

of the shoulder. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Release the adjustment but-
ton to lock the shoulder belt anchor into
position.

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WARNING

•

After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in
position.

•

The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may re-
duce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an
accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it
is not possible to properly fit the lap/
shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available for purchase. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm)
of length and may be used for either the
driver or front passenger seating position.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for assistance with purchasing an
extender if an extender is required.

WARNING

•

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
made by the same company which
made the original equipment seat
belts, should be used with NISSAN
seat belts.

•

Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender.

Such

unnecessary

use

could result in serious personal injury
in the event of an accident.

•

Never use seat belt extenders to in-
stall child restraints. If the child re-
straint is not secured properly, the
child could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

•

To clean the seat belt webbing,

apply a

mild soap solution or any solution rec-
ommended for cleaning upholstery or
carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow
the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not
allow the seat belts to retract until they
are completely dry.

•

If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors,

the seat

belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoul-
der belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

•

Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components,

such

as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
wires and anchors, work properly. If loose
parts, deterioration, cuts or other dam-
age on the webbing is found, the entire
seat belt assembly should be replaced.

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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.

Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.

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.

There are three basic types of child re-
straint systems:
• Rear-facing child restraints

• Forward-facing child restraints
• Booster seats

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.

WARNING

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.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved child
restraints for infants and small children.
For additional information, see “Child re-
straints” (P. 1-22).

A child restraint may be secured in the ve-
hicle by using either the LATCH (Lower An-
chors and Tethers for CHildren) system or
with the vehicle seat belt. For additional
information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear
seat. Studies show that children are
safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.

This is especially important because
your vehicle has a supplemental re-
straint system (air bag system) for the
front passenger. For additional informa-
tion, see “Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS)” (P. 1-44).

INFANTS

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rear-facing child restraint.
NISSAN

recommends

that

infants

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 manu-
facturer's instructions for installation and
use.

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SMALL CHILDREN

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 possible up
to the height or weight limit of the child re-
straint. 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 har-
ness. Refer to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for minimum and maximum weight
and height recommendations. NISSAN rec-
ommends that small children be placed in
child restraints that comply with Federal Mo-
tor 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 in-
structions 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 manufacturer.

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.

A booster seat should be used until the
child can pass the seat belt fit test below:
• 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 shoul-
der belt across mid-chest and shoulder)?

• Is the child able to use the properly ad-

justed head restraint/headrest?

• 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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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 seriously
injured or killed in a sudden stop or
collision.

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 se-
rious 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 fol-
low all of the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions for instal-
lation 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

re-

strained in the rear seat than in
the front seat. If you must install a
forward-facing child restraint in

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the

front

seat, see

“Forward-

facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts” (P. 1-36).

–

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.

–

Be sure to purchase a child re-
straint that will fit the child and
vehicle. Some child restraints may
not fit properly in your vehicle.

–

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 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.

–

Never use the anchor points for
adult seat belts, or other items.

–

A child restraint with a top tether
strap should not be used in the
front passenger seat.

–

Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-
sible after fitting the child restraint.

–

Infants and children should al-
ways 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 sys-
tem or a seat belt. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose objects can injure
occupants or damage 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 attach-
ments that can be connected to these
anchors. For additional information, see
“LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) 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 children of various
sizes. When selecting any child restraint,
keep the following points in mind:
• 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.

• Check the child restraint in your vehicle to

be sure it is compatible with the vehicle's
seat and seat belt system.

• 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.

• If the combined weight of the child and

child restraint is less than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg),
you may use either the LATCH anchors or
the seat belt to install the child restraint
(not both at the same time).

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• 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 restraint manu-

facturer’s instructions for installation.

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.

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 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
the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for installation.

The LATCH anchor points can be used to
install child restraints in either of the rear
outboard seating positions or in the center
rear seating position. Please refer to the
following section of this Owner’s Manual for
specific information about installing a child
restraint in the center rear seating position
using the LATCH anchors.

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:

–

Only attach LATCH system compat-
ible child restraints to the Lower An-
chors shown in the illustration. For
additional information, refer to the
following sections of this Owner’s
Manual for installation guidance.

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–

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 an-
chors such as seat belt webbing or
seat cushion material. The child re-
straint will not be secured properly 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
restraint will not be properly installed
using the damaged anchorage, and a
child could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision.

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 anchors.

LATCH in the center rear seating
position

There are no LATCH anchors dedicated to
the center rear seating position. However,
the inboard LATCH anchors belonging to
the two outboard seating positions (indi-
cated by the arrows) can be used together
to secure a CRS in the center rear seating
position. These anchors are separated by a
distance

of 16 in (408 mm). Before at-

tempting to secure a CRS in this seating
position, ensure that the CRS manufactur-
er’s instructions permit the use of LATCH
anchors with the spacing indicated above.

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(These are sometimes referred to as
“shared anchors” or “borrowed anchors.”)

CRS with rigid lower attachments cannot
be installed in the center seat. This type of
CRS should only be installed in the out-
board seating positions.

WARNING

•

Never attach two CRS attachments
to the same LATCH anchor. This may
overload the anchor in a collision,
which could increase the risk of the
occupant’s serious injury or death.

•

When installing the CRS in the center
rear seating position with the in-
board LATCH anchors, be careful to
ensure any occupant or CRS in the
outboard seating positions is prop-
erly restrained using the vehicle seat
belt and there is no interference with
the center CRS installation. If the out-
board occupants cannot be properly
restrained, consider using the vehicle
seat belt to restrain the CRS in the
center seating position, or moving
the CRS to another position instead.

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 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.

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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Top tether anchor point locations

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, see
“Installing top tether strap” (P. 1-35).

WARNING

If you have any questions when install-
ing a top tether strap, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

Anchor points

are located on the rear

parcel shelf.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH

For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-20)
and “Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before install-
ing 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.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:

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Type A (if so equipped):

Remove the plastic covers from the
LATCH anchors by pulling the covers
straight back. Store the covers in a se-
cure area.

Type B (if so equipped):

Lift the flap of the material to expose the
LATCH anchors.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.

3. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.

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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 hand to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of
the anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
move any slack.

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 or try installing by using the

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vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2
through 6.

Type A (if so equipped):

If you remove the child restraint, reinstall
the plastic LATCH anchor covers after
use by pushing the covers straight onto
the LATCH anchors.

Type B (if so equipped):

If you remove the child restraint, se-
curely replace the flap by pressing the
material firmly against the seat.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS

WARNING

For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-20)
and “Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before install-
ing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in
the rear seats:

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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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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5. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rearward
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 re-

straint is properly secured prior to each
use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 3 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, see all Warnings
and Cautions in “Child safety” (P. 1-20) and
“Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before installing a
child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:

WRS0762

Rear-facing – step 5

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Rear-facing – step 6

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Type A (if so equipped):

Remove the plastic covers from the
LATCH anchors by pulling the covers
straight back. Store the covers in a se-
cure area.

Type B (if so equipped):

Lift the flap of the material to expose the
LATCH anchors.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.

3. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.

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, see “Installing top tether strap”
(P. 1-35).

LRS3118

Type A (if so equipped) – step 1

LRS3140

Type B (if so equipped) – step 1

LRS2995

Forward-facing webbing-mounted –

step 3

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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.

4. The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
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 re-
straint is removed.

For additional infor-

mation about head restraint/headrest
adjustment,

see

"Head

restraints/

headrests" (P. 1-8).

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.

5. 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. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer's instructions to re-
move any slack.

LRS2994

Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 3

LRS0671

Forward-facing – step 5

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7. 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 restraint is not
secure, tighten the LATCH attachment
as necessary, or put the restraint in an-
other 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.

8. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2
through 7.

Type A (if so equipped):

If you remove the child restraint, reinstall
the plastic LATCH anchor covers after
use by pushing the covers straight onto
the LATCH anchors.

Type B (if so equipped):

If you remove the child restraint, securely
replace the flap by pressing the material
firmly against the seat.

Installing top tether strap

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.

WRS0697

Forward-facing – step 7

LRS3283

Rear seats

䊊

Top tether strap

䊊

Anchor point

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Rear bench seat

OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS

1. Position the top tether strap

over the

seatback.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

as shown.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
move any slack.

CENTER SEATING POSITION

1. Position the top tether strap

over the

seatback.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

as shown.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
move any slack.

If you have any questions when install-
ing a top tether strap, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

WARNING

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.

FORWARD-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, see “Front passenger air bag and
status light” (P. 1-55).

For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-20)
and “Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before install-
ing a child restraint.

WRS0699

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –

step 1

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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:

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.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
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 re-
straint is removed.

For additional infor-

mation about head restraint/headrest
adjustment, removal and installation,
see “Head restraints/headrests” (P. 1-8).

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.

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 (rear seat installa-
tion only). For additional information, see
“Installing top tether strap” (P. 1-40).

WRS0680

Forward-facing – step 3

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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.

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 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.

LRS0667

Forward-facing – step 4

LRS0668

Forward-facing – step 5

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6. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rear-
ward firmly in the center of the child re-
straint 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

9. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 8.

WRS0681

Forward-facing – step 6

WRS0698

Forward-facing – step 8

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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, see “Front passenger air bag
and status light” (P. 1-55).

Move the child

restraint to another seating position.

Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended 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.

Installing top tether strap

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
seat belts.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat
belt.

Rear bench seat

OUTBOARD AND CENTER SEATING POSI-
TIONS

1. Position the top tether strap

over the

seatback.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

as shown.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
move any slack.

If you have any questions when install-
ing a top tether strap, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

WARNING

LRS3091

Forward-facing – step 10

LRS3283

Rear seats

䊊

Top tether strap

䊊

Anchor point

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BOOSTER SEATS

For additional information on installing a
booster seat in your vehicle, follow the in-
structions outlined in this section.

Precautions on booster seats

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.

–

A booster seat must only be installed
in a seating position that has a lap/
shoulder belt.

Booster seats of various sizes are offered
by several manufacturers. When selecting
any booster seat, keep the following points
in mind:
• Choose only a booster seat with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle 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.

• 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,
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.

• If the booster seat is compatible with

your vehicle, place the child in the booster
seat and check the various adjustments
to be sure the booster seat is compatible
with the child. Always follow all recom-
mended procedures.

LRS2479

A. Low back booster seat

B. High back booster seat

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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.

The instructions in this section apply to
booster seat installation in the rear seats
or the front passenger seat.

Booster seat installation

WARNING

All booster seats should be installed in
the rear seat. However, if you must in-
stall a booster seat in the front passen-
ger seat, move the passenger's seat to
the rearmost position.

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, see all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-20),
“Child restraints” (P. 1-22) and “Booster seats”
(P. 1-41) before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat
in the rear seat or in the front passenger
seat:

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.

LRS0464

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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 correct
high back 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 addi-

tional information about head restraint/
headrest adjustment, removal and instal-
lation, see "Head restraints/headrests"
(P. 1-8).

LRS0454

Front passenger position

LRS0451

Rear center position

LRS0452

Rear outboard position

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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.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and in-

structions for properly fastening a seat
belt shown in “Three-point type seat belt
with retractor” (P. 1-16).

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front

passenger seat, place the ignition switch
in the ON position. The front passenger
air bag status light

may or may

not illuminate, depending on the size of
the child and the type of booster seat
being used. For additional information, see
“Front passenger air bag and status light”
(P. 1-55).

PRECAUTIONS ON SRS

This SRS section contains important infor-
mation concerning the following systems:
• Driver and front passenger supplemental

front-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced
Air Bag System)

• Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bag

• Rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag

• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag

• Driver and front passenger supplemental

knee air bag

• Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front and

rear outboard seats)

Supplemental front-impact air bag system

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can
help cushion the impact force to the head
and chest of the driver and front passenger
in certain frontal collisions.

LRS3091

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)

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Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the chest area of the driver and
front passenger in certain side-impact col-
lisions. The side air bags are designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.

Rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the chest area of the rear outboard
seat passengers in certain side-impact
collisions. The side air bags are designed
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the head of occupants in front and
rear outboard seating positions in certain
side-impact collisions. The curtain air bags
are designed to inflate on the side where
the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, the
curtain air bags are designed to inflate and
remain inflated for a short time.

Driver and front passenger supplemen-
tal knee air bags

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the driver’s and front passenger’s
knees in certain collisions.

The SRS is designed to

supplement

the

crash protection provided by the driver and
front passenger and rear seat belts and is

not a substitute

for them. Seat belts

should always be correctly worn and the
occupant seated a suitable distance away
from the steering wheel, instrument panel
and door finishers. For additional informa-
tion, see “Seat belts” (P. 1-12).

The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position.

After placing the ignition switch in the
ON position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supple-
mental air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the system is
operational.

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WARNING

•

The front air bags ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a side impact,
rear impact, rollover, or lower sever-
ity frontal collision. Always wear your
seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents

•

The front passenger air bag and front
passenger knee air bag will not in-
flate if the passenger air bag status
light is lit. For additional information,
see “Front passenger air bag and sta-
tus light” (P. 1-55).

•

The seat belts and the front air bags
are most effective when you are sit-
ting well back and upright in the seat.
The front air bags inflate with great
force. Even with the NISSAN Ad-
vanced Air Bag System, if you are un-
restrained, leaning forward, sitting
sideways or out of position in any
way, you are at greater risk of injury
or death in a crash. You may also re-
ceive serious or fatal injuries from
the front air bag if you are up against
it when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far away

as practical from the steering wheel
or instrument panel. Always properly
use the seat belts.

•

The driver and front passenger seat
belt buckles are equipped with sen-
sors that detect if the seat belts are
fastened. The NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System monitors the severity of
a collision and seat belt usage, then
inflates the air bags as needed. Fail-
ure to properly wear seat belts can
increase the risk or severity of injury
in an accident.

•

The front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sen-
sor (weight sensor) that turns the
front passenger air bag and passen-
ger knee air bag OFF under some
conditions. This sensor is only used in
this seat. Failure to be properly
seated and wearing the seat belt can
increase the risk or severity of injury
in an accident. For additional infor-
mation, see “Front passenger air bag
and status light” (P. 1-55).

•

Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could increase
the risk that they are injured when
the front air bag inflates.

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