Nissan Pathfinder (2024 year). Manual in english

WARNING

•

Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never put the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck.
The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.

•

Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal in-
juries in an accident.

•

Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.

•

Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.

•

Do not allow more than one person
to use the same seat belt.

•

Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.

•

If the seat belt warning light glows

continuously

chime

continues

while the ignition is turned ON with
all doors closed and all seat belts fas-
tened, it may indicate a malfunction
in the system. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

•

No changes should be made to the
seat belt system. For example, do not
modify the seat belt, add material, or
install devices that may change the
seat belt routing or tension. Doing so
may affect the operation of the seat
belt system. Modifying or tampering
with the seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury.

•

Once seat belt pretensioner(s) have

activated, they cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

•

All seat belt assemblies, including

retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any colli-
sion. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt assem-
blies in use during a collision be re-
placed unless the collision was minor
and the belts show no damage and
continue to operate properly. Seat belt
assemblies not in use during a colli-
sion should also be inspected and re-
placed if either damage or improper
operation is noted.

•

All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any
collision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer's

inspection

instruc-

tions and replacement recommenda-
tions. The child restraints should be re-
placed if they are damaged.

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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND
CHIME

The light and chime remind you to fasten
the driver, front passenger and rear pas-
senger seat belts. A visual and audible alert
will operate in the following conditions:
• The driver seat belt is not fastened.
• The front passenger’s seat belt is not fas-

tened and the seat is occupied by a pas-
senger for several seconds after the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position.

• The front passenger’s seat belt is not fas-

tened and objects or external force on
the passenger seat change the seat belt
reminder classification to “occupied”.

• Any rear passenger’s seat belt is oper-

ated from fastened to unfastened.

• Any rear passenger’s seat belt is unfas-

tened at IGN ON while the rear seat belt
warning is shown.

For additional information, see:
• “Seat belt warning light and chime” (P. 2-16).
• “Rear seat belt warning” (P. 2-43).

The below situations could result in the
seat belt warning function operating, even
with no occupant present in the front pas-
senger seat:
• Heavy objects placed on the seat.
• Someone pushing or pulling on the front

passenger seat.

• An object placed under the front passen-

ger seat.

• An object placed between the seat cush-

ion and center console or between the
seat cushion and the door.

• An object hanging on the seat or placed

in the seatback pocket.

• A child restraint or other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

The rear seat belt reminder may operate
if the rear seat belts are used without
occupants.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN

recommends

that

pregnant

women use seat belts. The seat belt should
be worn snug and always position the lap
belt as low as possible around the hips, not
the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal
area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

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

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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 Locking
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 re-
turns to the ELR mode after the seat belt
fully retracts.

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 passenger air bag and status
light” (P. 1-70).

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.

Unfastening the seat belts

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

. The seat belt automati-

cally retracts.

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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.

Center of the 3rd row bench seat

The 3rd row center seat belt has a connec-
tor tongue

and a seat belt tongue

Both the connector tongue and the seat
belt tongue must be securely latched for
proper seat belt operation.

WARNING

•

Always fasten the connector tongue
and the seat belt in the order shown.

•

Always make sure both the connec-
tor tongue and the seat belt tongue
are secured when using the seat belt
or installing a child restraint. Do not
use the seat belt or child restraint
with only the seat belt tongue at-
tached. This could result in serious
personal injury in case of an accident
or a sudden stop.

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Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt

Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt
connector tongue and connector buckle
are attached. Disconnect only when folding
down the 3rd row seat.

To connect the buckle:

1. Pull out the connector tongue from the

retractor base

2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the

retractor base

3. Pull the seat belt and secure the con-

nector buckle until it clicks

The 3rd row center seat belt connector
tongue can be attached only into the 3rd
row center seat belt connector buckle.

To fasten the seat belt, see "Fastening the
seat belts" (P. 1-24).

WARNING

•

Do not unfasten the 3rd row center
seat belt connector except when
folding down the 3rd row seat.

•

When attaching the 3rd row center
seat belt connector, be certain that
the seatbacks are completely se-
cured in the latched position and the
3rd row center seat belt connector is
completely secured.

•

If the 3rd row center seat belt con-
nector and the seatbacks are not se-
cured in the correct position, serious
personal injury may result in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.

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Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt

When folding down the 3rd row seat, the
center seat belt can be retracted into a
stowed position as follows:

1. Hold the connector tongue

so that

the seat belt does not retract suddenly
when the tongue is released from the
connector buckle. Release the connec-
tor tongue by inserting a suitable tool
such as a key

into the connector

buckle.

2. Insert the seat belt tongue into the re-

tractor base first

by inserting the seat

belt tongue into the uppermost hole of
the retractor base.

3. Make sure the seat belt tongue is fully

seated

. An audible click indicates it is

properly attached.

4. Then secure the connector tongue into

the retractor base

by inserting the

connector tongue to the lower hole of
the retractor base.

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. 1-20).

To adjust, press the button

and then

move the shoulder belt anchor to the de-
sired position so that the belt passes over
the center of the shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not

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falling off of your shoulder. Release the ad-
justment button to lock the shoulder belt
anchor into position.

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.

•

The shoulder belt should rest on the
middle of the shoulder. It must not
rest against the neck.

•

Be sure that the seat belt is not
twisted in any way.

•

Be sure that the shoulder belt anchor
is secured by trying to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down
after adjustment.

Seat belt hook

When the seat belt is not in use and when
folding down the rear seats, hook the rear
seat belts on the seat belt hooks.

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 are available for the:
• Driver

and

front

passenger

seating

position

• 2nd and 3rd row 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.

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•

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.

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.

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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. 1-33).

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. 1-33).

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 “Child restraints” (P. 1-33) and
“Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)”
(P. 1-59).

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.

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 pos-
sible up to the height or weight limit of the
child restraint. Children who outgrow the
height or weight limit of the rear-facing
child restraint and are at least 1 year old
should be secured in a forward-facing child
restraint with a harness. Refer to the manu-
facturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommen-
dations. NISSAN recommends that small
children be placed in child restraints that
comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and al-
ways follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for installation and use.

LARGER CHILDREN

Children should remain in a forward-facing
child restraint with a harness until they reach
the maximum height or weight limit allowed
by the child restraint 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 Ve-
hicle Safety Standards. Once the child has
grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on
or near the face and neck and the lap belt
can be positioned properly across the
lower hips or upper thighs, use the seat belt
without the booster seat.

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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 shoulder 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.

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.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS

WARNING

•

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use and instal-
lation of child restraints could result
in serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:

–

The child restraint must be used
and installed properly. Always 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 restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat.
If you must install a forward-facing
child restraint in the front seat, see

“Forward-facing child restraint in-
stallation using the seat belts”
(P. 1-50).

–

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.

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–

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 oc-
cupants or damage the vehicle.

•

A child restraint in a closed vehicle
can become very hot. Check the seat-
ing surface and buckles before plac-
ing a child in the child restraint.

•

2nd row one touch function should
not be used when a child restraint is
occupied.

•

The 2nd row one touch buttons are
enabled during vehicles speeds less
than 1.2 mph (2 km/h). If either but-
ton is pressed, the seat may unlatch
even if the seat is occupied, and may
move or pitch. If the seat is un-
latched, occupant can be seriously
injured during driving.

•

To help avoid the risk of personal in-
jury, supervise children, people who
require the assistance of others, or
pets occupying the second and third
rows to prevent pressing the one
touch

buttons

that

operate

the

walk-in function.

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, see
“LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system” (P. 1-35).

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).

• 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.

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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. 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 lower anchor points are pro-
vided to install child restraints in the follow-
ing positions only:
• 2nd row bench seats (if so equipped)
• 2nd row captain’s seats (if so equipped)
• 3rd row driver’s side seating position

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captain’s seats (if so equipped)

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bench seat (if so equipped)

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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:

–

Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.

–

Do not secure a child restraint in the
2nd row center position and out-
board position at the same time.

–

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 restraints. Under no circum-
stances are they to be used for adult
seat belts, harnesses, or for attach-
ing other items or equipment to the
vehicle. Doing so could damage the
child restraint anchorages. The child
restraint will not be properly in-
stalled using the damaged anchor-
ages, 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.

LRS3036

LATCH lower anchor location

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LATCH in the center 2nd row
seating position (if so equipped)

A 5th LATCH anchor can be found between
the outboard LATCH anchor pairs. It is spe-
cifically designed to be used together with
the inboard LATCH anchor on the driver’s
side, in order to install a Child Restraint Sys-
tem (CRS) in the 2nd row center seating
position.

These anchors utilize standard LATCH an-
chor spacing,

of 11.02 in (280 mm).

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
2nd row 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.

•

When installing the CRS in the center
seating position, use the seat back
recline feature to align the left and
right sides of the seat back, creating
one evenly reclined surface. Never in-
stall a CRS in the center seating posi-
tion when one part of the seat back is
further reclined than the other. This
may create an unstable surface on
which to install the CRS. Failure to
evenly recline the seat backs before
CRS installation could increase the
risk of the occupant’s serious injury
or death. Remember to re-check that
the CRS is properly installed any time
the seats are reclined or adjusted.

LRS3372

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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.

LRS3373

LRS3374

Not OK (the seat back recline is not

aligned)

LRS0661

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

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When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.

Top tether anchor

WARNING

•

Do not allow cargo to contact the top
tether strap when it is attached to
the top tether anchor. Properly se-
cure the cargo so it does not contact
the top tether strap. Cargo that is
not properly secured or cargo that
contacts the top tether strap may
damage it during a collision. A child
could be seriously injured or killed in
a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.

•

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 for adult seat belts,
harnesses, or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.
Doing so could damage the child
restraint anchorages. The child re-
straint will not be properly installed
using the damaged anchorages, and
a child could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision.

Top tether anchor point locations

䊊

Top tether strap

䊊

Anchor point

Anchor points are located in the following
locations:
• 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) on

the seatback in the seating positions
shown.

LRS0662

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

LRS3040

2nd row bench seat (if so equipped)

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• 2nd row captain’s seat (if so equipped) on

the seatback in the seating positions
shown.

• 3rd row bench on the seatback in the

seating positions as shown.

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

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH

For

additional

information,

see

“Child

safety” (P. 1-30) and “Child restraints” (P. 1-33)
for all Warnings and Cautions before in-
stalling a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle's seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint in the 2nd row seats using
the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

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

LRS3364

2nd row captain’s seats (if so equipped)

LRS3365

3rd row bench seat

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2. 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.

3. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your hand to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of
the anchor attachments.

LRS2997

Rear-facing webbing-mounted – step 2

LRS2996

Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

LRS0673

Rear-facing – step 3

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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 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

vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all
child restraints fit 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.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Auto-
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be
used when installing a child restraint.
Failure to use the ALR mode will result
in the child restraint not being properly
secured. The restraint could tip over or
be loose and cause injury to a child in a
sudden stop or collision.

For

additional

information,

see

“Child

safety” (P. 1-30) and “Child restraints” (P. 1-33)
for all Warnings and Cautions before in-
stalling a child restraint.

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

LRS0674

Rear-facing – step 4

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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.

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.

WRS0256

Rear-facing – step 1

WRS0761

Rear-facing – step 2

LRS2395

Rear-facing – step 3

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

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

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.

LRS2396

Rear-facing – step 4

WRS0762

Rear-facing – step 5

LRS2397

Rear-facing – step 6

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7. Check to make sure that the child re-

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

“Child

safety” (P. 1-30) and “Child restraints” (P. 1-33)
for all Warnings and Cautions before in-
stalling a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a forward-
facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats
using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

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

2. 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. 1-48).

Do not install child restraints that require
the use of a top tether strap in seating
positions that do not have a top tether
anchor.

LRS2995

Forward-facing webbing-mounted –

step 2

LRS2994

Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

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3. 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, see “Head restraints/headrests”
(P. 1-13).

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.

4. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your knee to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of
the anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to

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

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it

LRS0671

Forward-facing – step 4

WRS0697

Forward-facing – step 6

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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.

Installing top tether strap

䊊

Top tether strap

䊊

Anchor point

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.

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, removal
and installation, see “Head restraints/
headrests” (P. 1-13).

2. Position the top tether strap

over the

seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

as shown.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to

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

LRS2553

2nd row bench seat (if so equipped)

LRS3364

2nd row captain’s seats (if so equipped)

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CENTER SEATING POSITION (if so equipped)

1. Position the top tether strap

as shown.

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. Make sure the head
restraint/headrest does not contact the
top tether strap.

䊊

Top tether strap

䊊

Anchor point

3rd row bench seat

First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors, as applicable.

1. Position the top tether strap

as shown.

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. Make sure the head
restraint/headrest does not contact the
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.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used to attach adult seat
belts, or other items or equipment to
the vehicle. Doing so could damage the
child restraint anchorages. The child
restraint will not be properly installed
using the damaged anchorage, and a
child could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision.

LRS3365

3rd row bench seat

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FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

For

additional

information,

see

“Child

safety” (P. 1-30) and “Child restraints” (P. 1-33)
for all Warnings and Cautions before in-
stalling a child restraint.

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. 1-13).

WRS0699

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –

step 1

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If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and
it is interfering with the proper child re-
straint fit, try another seating position or
a different child restraint.

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 (2nd row installation
only). For additional information, see “In-
stalling top tether strap” (P. 1-48).

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.

WRS0680

Forward-facing – step 3

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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.

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.

LRS2394

Forward-facing – step 4

LRS0668

Forward-facing – step 5

WRS0681

Forward-facing – step 6

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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.

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. 1-70).

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.

WRS0698

Forward-facing – step 8

LRS0865

Forward-facing – step 10

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