CHILD RESTRAINTS
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Child restraint systems specially de-
signed for infants and small children are
available from several manufacturers.
When selecting any child restraint sys-
tems, place your child in the child re-
straint system and check the various
adjustments to be sure that the child
restraint system is compatible with your
child. Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Storing third row seat belt buckles
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS
USAGE
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NISSAN recommends that the child re-
straint system be installed in the rear
seat. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seat rather than in
the front seat.
Follow all of the child restraint system
manufacturer’s instructions for installa-
tion and use. When purchasing a child
restraint system, be sure to select one
which will fit your child and vehicle. It
may not be possible to properly install
some types of child restraint systems in
your vehicle.
The direction of the child restraint, either
front-facing or rear-facing, depends on
the type of the child restraint and the size
of the child. Refer to the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions for details.
For a front-facing child restraint system,
check to make sure the shoulder belt
does not fit close to child’s face or neck. If
it does, put the shoulder belt behind the
child restraint system. If you must install
a front-facing child restraint system in
the front seat, see “Installation on front
passenger’s seat - with automatic locking
mode (for Mexico)” (P.1-33).
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Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in
the storage of the seat cushion to avoid
dropping it under the seat cushion.
WARNING:
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
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Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
Periodically check that the seat belt and all the
metal components, such as buckles, tongues,
retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work
properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or
other damage on the seat belt webbing is
found, the entire seat belt assembly should be
replaced.
If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the
seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract
slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a
clean, dry cloth.
To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild
soap solution or any solution recommended
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.
forces of
a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, it is dangerous
to put a seat belt around a child being
carried on the occupant’s lap.
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Infants and children need special protec-
tion. 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 improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury.
Infants and small children should always
be placed in an appropriate child re-
straint system while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint system can
result in serious injury or death.
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