Parents know that finding the right Child Restraint System (CRS) is a vital part of protecting our children on the road. Here at Nissan, the safety of our passengers has always been at the core of everything we do.
1. Using a non-slip mat can help stabilize the CRS against the vehicle’s seat bottom and seatback, especially on a slick seating surface such as leather. Kitchen cabinet liner material works quite well.
2. To install the CRS tightly, it is easier if a second person helps. While one person pushes down and into the seatback to compress the seat cushions, the second person should pull the seat belt tightly around the CRS to remove all slack.
3. Confirm that the belt is not twisted and the buckle is positioned correctly. A twisted belt or improperly facing buckle may inhibit proper tightening.
4. Be careful not to pinch the seat belt webbing when pushing down on the CRS. If the person pushing down on the CRS is also pushing down the on the webbing, the webbing cannot tighten around the CRS.
5. If the vehicle’s seatback is adjustable, as in some sport utility vehicles or vans, it can be advantageous to first install the CRS with the seatback somewhat reclined. Then, after securing the CRS, move the vehicle seatback upright. This will tighten the installation significantly.
6. Tighten the belt around the CRS in stages. First, tighten the lap belt by pulling the webbing through the buckle location. Then pull the excess webbing into the shoulder belt and continue to tighten.
7. For proper installation and routing for vehicles with rear head restraints, please see your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
8. For installation of high back boosters, adjustment or removal of your vehicle’s adjustable head restraint may improve its fit.
9. All new CRSs manufactured after 9/1/02 are LATCH-equipped (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children). See the CRS and the vehicle’s owner’s manual for installation instructions.
10. When the installation is complete, the installation should be checked by pushing side-to-side on the restraint at the belt routing location. If the movement is more than an inch, additional tightening is necessary. If after several attempts at tightening, an inch or less movement cannot be attained, try a different seating location or call Nissan at 1-800-NISSAN-1 for assistance.
