2011 Nissan Quest Owners Manual

— Operation (P.3-29) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

6. Rear combination light

— Bulb replacement (P.8-26)

7. Rear view camera* (P.4-22)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Rear personal light (P.2-53) 2. Coat hooks (P.2-48) 3. Heater/Air conditioner rear controller* (P.4-36) 4. Mobile Entertainment System (MES)* (P.4-98) 5. Door armrest

— Power window switch (P.2-48) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5)

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— Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-34)

6. Automatic drive positioner switch* (P.3-36) 7. Moonroof switch* (P.2-51) 8.

Front map lights (P.2-53) — Mood light (P.2-55)

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9. Sunglasses holder

(P.2-43) or communication

mirror (P.3-36)

10. Sun visors (P.3-32) 11.

Inside rearview mirror (P.3-32) — HomeLink® universal transceiver* (P.2-56) — Compass* (P.2-7)

12. Cargo area

— Cargo floor box (P.2-45) — Luggage hooks (P.2-46) — Cargo light (P.2-56) — Spare tire (P.6-3) — Power outlet (P.2-39)

13. Hooks (P.2-46) 14. Console box (P.2-44)

— Power outlet* (P.2-39) — Auxiliary input jacks* (P.4-93) — iPod® connector* (P.4-84) — USB connector* (P.4-75) — Cup holders (P.2-41)

15. Rear moonroof switch* (P.2-51) *:

if so equipped

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COCKPIT

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TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-5)

9. 10. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-28) 11. Fuse box cover (P.8-20) 12. Fuel-filler door opener handle (P.3-29) 13. Hood release handle (P.3-24) 14. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-33) 15. Power door main switch* (P.3-25, P.3-9) 16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)

— Audio control steering switch (P.4-96) — Hands-Free Phone System switch* (P.4-110)

17. Horn (P.2-36) 18. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)

— Cruise control system (P.5-24) if so equipped

*:

1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

(P.5-31)

2. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch* (P.2-38)

— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)* (P.5-17)

3. Sliding door switch* (driver’s side) (P.3-9) 4. Sliding door switch* (passenger’s side) (P.3-9)

Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-34)

5. 6. Power lift gate switch* (P.3-25) 7. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch

— Headlight (P.2-31) — Turn signal (P.2-35) — Fog light* (P.2-35) Trip computer switch (P.2-21)

8.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P.4-28) 2. Meters and gauges (P.2-4) 3. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8) 4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-35) 5. Selector lever (P.5-12) 6. Center display

— Center color display* (P.4-2)

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— Navigation system**

7. Center multi-function control panel* (P.4-2)

— Navigation system** — Vehicle information and setting buttons* (P.4-7)

8. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch

(P.2-30)

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9. Center ventilator (P.4-28) 10. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-29) or audio

system (P.4-43)

11. Parking brake (P.5-16) 12. Tilting telescopic steering wheel

lever or switch

(P.3-31)

13. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-53) 14. Heated seat switch* (P.2-36) 15. Cup holders (P.2-41) 16. Power outlet (P.2-39) 17.

Instrument lower box (P.2-44) or CD/DVD slot (P.4-99)

18. Power outlet main switch* (P.2-39) 19. Audio system (P.4-43) 20. Glove box (P.2-44) *: **: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s

if so equipped

Manual (if so equipped).

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METERS AND GAUGES

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10. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-5)

Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-34) Tachometer (P.2-6)

1. 2. 3. Speedometer (P.2-5) 4. 5. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-10) 6.

Trip computer switch (P.2-21)

Fuel gauge (P.2-7)

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7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-17)

— Trip computer (P.2-35)

8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6) 9. Odometer/twin trip odometer

(P.2-5)/Continu-

ously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indi- cator (P.2-15)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ35DE ENGINE 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-11) 2. Drive belt location (P.8-15) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 5. Air cleaner (P.8-17)

Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-20)

6. 7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7) 10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-8) 11. Battery (P.8-13)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name

Page

Warning

light

Name

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

2-10

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning light (orange)*

2-11

Brake warning light

2-11

Charge warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Hydraulic pump electric power steering warning light

Intelligent Key system warning light

2-11

2-12

2-12

2-12

Low tire pressure warning light

2-12

Master warning light

Seat belt warning light

2-14

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Indicator

light

Name

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

Page

2-16

2-16

*: if so equipped

Page

2-14

2-14

Page

2-15

2-15

2-15

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

Indicator

light

Name

Continuously Variable Trans- mission (CVT) position indicator light

Cruise indicator light

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light

2-15

Low beam indicator light

2-15

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

2-15

Overdrive off indicator light

2-16

Security indicator light

2-16

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-

mental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2nd row seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
3rd row seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Adjustable headrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Flexible seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Pregnant women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Three-point type seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Seat belt extenders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Seat belt maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Precautions on child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29

Top tether strap child restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Installing top tether strap (2nd row seats) . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Installing top tether strap (3rd row seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Booster seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Precautions on supplemental restraint system .. . . . 1-46
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) . . . . . . . . . 1-58
Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59
Supplemental air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59
Repair and replacement procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-60

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SEATS

WARNING

. 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 receive 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

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well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.

. After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols. Unattended children could become involved in serious acci- dents.

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The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seat- back is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

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The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission in the P (Park) position.

Seat lifter (if so equipped):

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

FRONT SEATS Front manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward: Pull the lever *1 up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining: To recline the seatback, pull the lever *2 up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

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Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

If

. Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

See “AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for the seat position memory function (if so equipped).

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or da- mages.

the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

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Forward and backward: Moving the switch *1
slide the seat desired position.

forward or backward will forward or backward to the

Reclining: Move the recline switch *2 backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch *2
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when

forward.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the occupants.

Push the front or back end of the switch to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

Seat lifter (if so equipped):

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1. Pull up or push down the adjusting switch to the desired

the seat height until

adjust position is achieved.

2. Tilt up or down the adjusting switch to adjust the front angle of the seat until the desired position is achieved (for driver’s seat).

If so equipped for driver’s seat

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USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission in the P (Park) position.

2ND ROW SEATS Seat adjustment

WARNING

The 2nd row seats are heavy. Be careful when folding and unfolding.

To avoid injury to yourself and others, keep hands and body clear when folding.

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Forward and backward: Pull the lever *1 up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining: To recline the seatback, pull the lever *2 up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT

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WARNING

. After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

. 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 receive 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 in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.

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Entry to the 3rd row seat The 2nd row seats can tilt and slide forward for easy entry/exit to/from the 3rd row seats.

To enter or exit the 3rd row seat, pull up the lever *1 or *2
to tilt down the seatback and slide the seat forward.

Return and lock the 2nd row seats by sliding the seats to the rearmost position and tilting up the seatback after use.

3RD ROW SEATS Reclining Pull the strap on the seatback *A back. Release the strap at the desired angle.

and lean

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt (See “PRECAU- TIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

fit.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may pro- vide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The head re- straints are adjustable.

Components 1. Head restraint

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with a head restraint.

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

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Removal Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.

1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest

position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

Install 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches *1 must be in- stalled in the hole with the lock knob *2 . 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.

head restraint down.

4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure

place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an

occupant uses the seating position.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust

the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

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Front-seat Active Head Restraint The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.

Active Head Restraints are effective for colli- sions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.

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Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described earlier in this section.

ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTS

WARNING

The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end colli- sions. Adjust the headrests properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the adjustable headrest stalks or remove the adjustable headrests. Do not use the seat if the adjustable headrests have been removed. If the headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the adjustable head- rests. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with adjustable headrests.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with an adjustable or removable headrest.

Components 1. Adjustable headrest

2. Adjustment notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Removal Use the following procedure to remove the headrests.

1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the headrest from the seat.

4. Store the headrest properly in a secure

place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5.

Install and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating posi- tion.

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To raise the headrest, pull position.

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it up to the lock

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.

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Install 1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notch must be installed in the hole with the lock knob *1 .

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

headrest down.

3. Properly adjust

the headrest before an

occupant uses the seating position.

Front and 2nd row seats

ARMRESTS Front and 2nd row seats To use the armrests on any seat, pull them down to the resting position.

The armrest angle can be adjusted freely. *1 Pull the armrest between *A and *B . *2 Pull it down to *C . *3 Pull up the armrest slowly, it can be secured

between *B and *C .

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If the head restraints are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

. When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper re- straints are more likely to be ser- iously injured or killed.

. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

. Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any cargo is on the rear seats.

. Head restraints and headrests should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.

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Folding the 2nd row seats

Before folding the rear seats:

Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks” later in this section.)

To fold down the seatbacks:

Pull the lever on the 2nd row seat.

To return the seatbacks:

Lift up each seatback and push it to the upright position until it is latched.

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CAUTION

When folding the 2nd row seat for maximum cargo hauling, be sure that cargo does not contact the center console of the 2nd row seat to avoid possible damage to the console.

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Folding the 3rd row seats

Before folding the 3rd row seats: . Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks” later in this section.)

. Disconnect and stow the center seat belt and tongue into the retractor base. (See “3rd row center seat belt” later in this section.)

. Always reconnect the center seat belt when the seat is returned to the upright position. . Remove drink containers from the rear cup

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Third row seatback

holder.

Manual folding: Pull the strap on the seatback *A back side of the seatback *B seatback.

or on the and fold the

Back side of the third row seatback

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.

the severity of

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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Power folding (if so equipped): Push the front side of the switch *A located on the right side or left side of the cargo area. The corresponding 3rd row seatback will be folded down automatically. Push and hold the rear side of the switch *B . The 3rd row seatback will be returned auto- matically. A beep sounds and the rear seatback will rise up while holding the switch. A beep sounds when the seatback is fully returned in position.

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WARNING

. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be prop- erly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and in- crease the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

. 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 injuries in an acci- dent.

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. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely 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

vehicle than there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may in- dicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

. No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add mate- rial 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 a seat belt pretensioner has

activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. . Removal and installation of

the pretensioner seat belt system com- ponents should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

. All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any colli- sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no da- mage and continue to operate prop- erly.

Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

. All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement re- commendations. The child restraints

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should be replaced if damaged.

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internal injuries.

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

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, and 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, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WARNING

. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

. 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 receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious

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Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this

section.)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor 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 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.

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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 three-point type seat belts have two modes of operation: . Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) . Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom

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restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any question about seat belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer.

of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during impacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (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” later in this section.

The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain that seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: . When the 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

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3rd row center seat belt The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector tongue *1 and a seat belt tongue *2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt opera- tion.

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 attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop.

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Stowing 3rd row center seat belt:

When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows: 1. Hold the connector tongue *1

so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool such as key *A into the connector buckle.

2.

Insert the seat belt tongue into the retractor base first *2 .

3. Then secure the connector tongue into the

retractor base *3 .

WARNING

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

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Attaching 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

retractor base *1 .

2. Pull out

the seat belt

retractor base *2 .

tongue from the

tongue from the

3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector

buckle until it clicks *3 .

The center seat belt connector buckle are indicated by the ! and ~ mark.

tongue and

The 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” earlier in this section.

WARNING

. 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 con-

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WARNING

. After adjustment, release the ad- justment 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 reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

nector is completely secured.

the 3rd row center seat belt If connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

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for you.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (if so equipped) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the adjustment button *1 , and to the then move the shoulder belt anchor desired position *2 , so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.

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guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder 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 damage on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced.

required.

WARNING

. Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with the 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 install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. 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

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Seat belt hooks When the 2nd or 3rd row seat belts are not in use and when folding down the 2nd or 3rd row seats, hook the 2nd and 3rd outer 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 that can be purchased. The extender adds approximately 8
in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. for assistance with See a NISSAN dealer purchasing an extender is

if an extender

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CHILD SAFETY

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, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child.

There are three basic types of child restraint systems: . Rear-facing child restraint . Booster seat

Forward-facing child restraint

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 children who outgrow rear-facing child restraints 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 improperly 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. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.

A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section for more information.

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 restraint sys- tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- ger. See “SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” later in this section.

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INFANTS Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- mends that infants 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 always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

limit of

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 the child restraint. Forward-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints and are at to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. 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 always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

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LARGER CHILDREN Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.

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.

if

the shoulder belt

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat the shoulder belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. 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. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

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

— The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

— Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the strongest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision.

— Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another pas- senger.

— NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must

install a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, see “FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE- STRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS” later in this section.

— 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 re- straint must only be used in the rear seat.

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

— Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand loads from child restraints that are properly fitted.

— Never use the anchor points for

adult seat belts or harnesses.

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

— Keep seatbacks as upright as

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possible after fitting the child restraint.

— Infants and children should al- ways be placed in an appropri- ate child restraint while in the vehicle.

. When the child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or 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 CHil- dren) system. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these anchors.

For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH)” later in this section.

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If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.

Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: . Choose only a restraint with a label certifying 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 adjustments 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.

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 vehicle is being operated. Canadian law requires the top tether strap on forward-facing child restraints be secured to the designated anchor point on the vehicle.

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.

The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the following positions only:

2nd row seats

3rd row seat

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LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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 center rear seating position using the LATCH lower anchors. The child restraint will not be secured prop- erly.

— Inspect the lower anchors by insert- ing your fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no obstructions over the anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured prop- erly if the lower anchors are ob- structed.

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2nd row seats

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

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Installing child restraint LATCH lower anchor attachments LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to anchors 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 is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

for a label stating that

it

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LATCH lower anchor location

LATCH lower anchor location The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH anchors.

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE- STRAINT If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to an anchor point.

WARNING

In the 3rd row seat, a child restraint with a top tether strap can only be used in the center position. Do not place in an outboard seating posi- tion and attempt to angle the tether strap to the center position.

. Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

. Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure 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 the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could

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LATCH rigid attachment

The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE- STRAINT” later in this section for installation instructions.

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

2nd row seat

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3rd row seat

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be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged.

Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located in the following locations:

2nd row seats on the back side of seatback as shown.

the

3rd row seat on the back side of seatback as shown.

the

If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult a NISSAN dealer for details.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN- STALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats and 3rd row seat using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.

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Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.

Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

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properly secured prior to each use. child restraint through 4.

If the repeat steps 1

is loose,

Rear-facing — step 4

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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 restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint or try installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraint is

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Rear-facing — step 3

3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.

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system in the 3rd row center posi- tion, both the center seat belt con- nector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See “Attaching 3rd row center seat belt” earlier in this section.

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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 re- straint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision.

. When installing a child restraint

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Rear-facing — step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “CHILD SAFETY” earlier in this section and “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section before installing a child restraint.

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

1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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Rear-facing — step 2

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.

Rear-facing — step 3

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

Rear-facing — step 4

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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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 RE- STRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before installing a child restraint.

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

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.

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Rear-facing — step 5

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.

Rear-facing — step 6

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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