Nissan Xterra (2015 year). Instruction - part 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. Also, it can
change the operation of the front pas-
senger air bag. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag
and status light” in this section.

● When installing a child restraint system

in the rear center position, both the
center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle tongue must be secured. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Attaching
the center seat belt” in this section.

For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child
restraints” sections before installing a child re-
straint.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of the
lower anchors if the combined weight of the child
and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If
the combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the
vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to
install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in-
stallation.

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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.

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 in-
structions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). It
reverts to the ELR mode when the seat belt
is fully retracted.

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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 be-

fore 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.

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7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1
through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
LATCH

For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child
Restraints” sections before installing a child re-
straint.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of the
lower anchors if the combined weight of the child
and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
If the combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the
vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to
install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in-
stallation.

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

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-

ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-
erly 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 information, refer to “In-
stalling top tether strap” in this section. Do
not install child restraints that require the use
of a top tether strap in seating positions that
do not have a top tether anchor.

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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 restraint is removed. For
additional

information,

refer

“Head

restraints/headrests” in this section for head
restraint/headrest adjustment information.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is
interfering with the proper child restraint 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 attach-
ments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

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6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-

fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the child restraint near
the LATCH attachment path. The child re-
straint 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 at-
tachment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
attachment as necessary, or put the restraint
in another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3
through 6.

1. Top tether strap

䊊

2. Anchor point

䊊

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP

The child restraint top tether strap must be used
when installing the child restraint with the LATCH
lower anchor attachments.

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH
lower anchors (Rear row bench outboarding
seating positions only).

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Rear bench seat

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REAR BENCH SEAT

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 informa-
tion, refer to “Head restraints/headrests” in
this section for headrestraint/headrest ad-
justment, removal and installation informa-
tion.

2. Position the top tether strap

䊊

over the

seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor

point

䊊

on the bottom of the seatback

behind the child restraint.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

CENTER SEATING POSITION

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and

2. Position the top tether strap

䊊

over the

seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor

point

䊊

on the bottom of the seatback

behind the child restraint.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack. Make sure the headrestraint/headrest
does not contact the top tether strap.

If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, consult your NISSAN
dealer for details.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used to 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.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure to
use the ALR mode will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured. The
restraint could tip over or be loose and
cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or
collision. Also, it can change the operation
of the front passenger air bag. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Front passen-
ger air bag and status light” in this section.

When installing a child restraint system in
the rear center position, both the center
seat belt connector tongue and buckle
tongue must be secured. For additional
information, refer to “Attaching the center
seat belt” in this section.

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For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child
Restraint” sections before installing a child re-
straint.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of lower
anchors if the combined weight of the child and
the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the
combined weight of the child and the child re-
straint 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 manufacturer’s instructions for in-
stallation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the
rear seats or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint in

the front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move
the seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and, there-
fore, must not be used in the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-

ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.

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

information,

refer

“Head

restraints/headrests” in this section for head
restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and
installation information.

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

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –

step 1

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3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child

restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions for belt routing.

If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point (rear seat installation only). For addi-
tional information, refer to “Installing top
tether strap” in this section. Do not install
child restraints that require the use of a top
tether strap in seating positions that do not
have a top tether anchor.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
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.

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6. Remove any additional slack from the seat

belt; press downward and rearward firmly in
the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while pulling up on the seat
belt.

7. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-

9. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.

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10. If the child restraint is installed in the front

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

should illuminate. If this

light is not illuminated, refer to “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” in this sec-
tion. Move the child restraint to another
seating

position.

Have

the

system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-
straint mode) is canceled.

1. Top tether strap

䊊

2. Anchor point

䊊

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP

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

First, secure the child restraint with the seatbelt.

REAR BENCH SEAT

OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and

2. Position the top tether strap

䊊

over the

seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor

point

䊊

on the bottom of the seatback

behind the child restraint.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

CENTER SEATING POSITION

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and

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2. Position the top tether strap

䊊

over the

seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor

point

䊊

on the bottom of the seatback

behind the child restraint.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack. Make sure the headrestraint/headrest
does not contact the top tether strap.

If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, consult your NISSAN
dealer for details.

BOOSTER SEATS

Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured in
a

sudden

stop

collision

greatly

increases:

– Make sure the shoulder portion of

the belt is away from the child’s face
and neck and the lap portion of the
belt does not cross the stomach.

– Make sure the shoulder belt is not

behind the child or under the child’s
arm.

– A booster seat must only be installed

in a seating position that has a
lap/shoulder belt.

Low back booster seat

High back booster seat

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

● Choose only a booster seat with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be

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

● Make sure the child’s head will be properly

supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
low back booster seat is chosen, the vehicle
seatback must be at or above the center of
the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than
the center of the child’s ears, a high back
booster seat should be used.

● If the booster seat is compatible with your

vehicle, place the child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with the
child. Always follow all recommended pro-
cedures.

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.

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

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Booster seat installation

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the
Automatic Locking Retractor mode when
using a booster seat with the seat belts.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
Safety”, “Child Restraint” and “Booster Seats”
sections before installing a child restraint.

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

1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, move the seat to the rear-
most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only

place it in a front-facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-
structions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned on

the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
booster

seat

fit.

the

head

restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
head

restraint/headrest

when

the

booster seat is removed. For additional
information,

refer

“Head

restraints/headrests” in this section for head
restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and
installation information.

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

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low

and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-
structions for adjusting the seat belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt

toward the retractor to take up extra slack.
Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the top, middle portion of the child’s
shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the
seat belt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc-

tions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown in “Three-point type seat belt with
retractor” in this section.

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front

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

may or may not illuminate,

depending on the size of the child and the
type of booster seat being used. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Front passenger
air bag and status light” in this section.

PRECAUTIONS ON SRS

This SRS section contains important information
concerning the following systems:

● Driver and passenger supplemental front-

impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System)

● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bag

● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll-

over supplemental air bag

● Seat belt with pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag system

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

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

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

Roof-mounted

curtain

side-impact

and

rollover supplemental air bag system

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

This SRS system is designed to supplement
the crash protection provided by the seat belts
and is not a substitute for them. Seat belts
should always be correctly worn and the occu-
pant seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel, instrument panel and door finish-
ers. For additional information, refer to “Seat
belts” in this section for instructions and precau-
tions on seat belt usage.

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

After placing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 sec-
onds if the system is operational.

WARNING

● The front air bags ordinarily will not

inflate in the event of a side impact, rear
impact, rollover, or lower severity fron-
tal collision. Always wear your seat
belts to help reduce the risk or severity
of injury in various kinds of accidents.

● The front passenger air bag will not

inflate if the passenger air bag status
light is lit or if the front passenger seat
is unoccupied. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag
and status light” in this section.

● The seat belts and the front air bags are

most effective when you are sitting well
back and upright in the seat. The front
air bags inflate with great force. Even
with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-
tem, if you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of posi-
tion in any way, you are at greater risk of
injury or death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from the
front air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back against
the seatback and as far away as practi-
cal from the steering wheel or instru-
ment panel. Always use the seat belts.

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