1999 NISSAN QUEST child restraint

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the
belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the
belt.5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-
matic locking mode by trying to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull
any more belt webbing out of the retrac-
tor, the belt is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through
6.
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After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted (for the passenger
side of the two-passenger bench seat, the
auxilliary buckle must also be released), the
automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.REAR FACING INSTALLATION
AT SECOND AND THIRD ROW
OUTBOARD POSITIONS
The following instructions apply to second
row bucket seats, the second row bench
seat and the outboard positions of the three-
passenger bench seat.
WARNING
When installing a child restraint in the
two-passenger bench seat, if it is
placed in the seating position next to
the passenger side sliding door, be
sure both the auxiliary buckle and main
buckle are properly fastened. Failure to
do so could increase the chance and/or
severity of injury in an accident.
WARNING
cThe three-point belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic lock-
ing mode retractor which must be
used when installing a child re-
straint.cFailure to use the retractor's locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The seat
could tip over or otherwise be unse-
cured and cause injury to the child in
a sudden stop or collision.
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When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the restraint manufactur-
er'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 manu-
facturer's instructions for belt routing.3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the
belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.
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4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the
belt.5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-
matic locking mode by trying to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull
any more belt webbing out of the retrac-
tor, the belt is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through
6.After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted (for the passenger
side of the two-passenger bench seat, the
auxilliary buckle must also be released), the
automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.
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A child restraint anchored with a top tether
strap can be installed on the second row
bench seat, second row bucket seat, or
three-passenger bench seat in the second
or third row. The chart indicates where the
tether strap must be attached and the sec-
tion of this manual that contains the instruc-
tions for tethering.Seat type Position Tether to Reference
Bucket seat Second row; center of
seatAnchor bracket on
back of bucket seatPage 1-52, Tethering
to second row bench
or bucket seat
Two passenger bench
seatSecond row; outboard
seating positionsAnchor bracket on
back of second row
bench seatPage 1-52, Tethering
to second row bench
or bucket seat
Two-passenger bench
seat with integrated
child safety seatSecond row; driver
side seating positionAnchor bracket on
back of second row
bench seatPage 1-52, Tethering
to second row bench
or bucket seat
Two-passenger bench
seat with integrated
child safety seatSecond row; passen-
ger side seating posi-
tionCANNOT BE
TETHEREDÐ
Three-passenger
bench seatSecond row; outboard
seating positionTongue of third row
lap/shoulder belt di-
rectly behind the child
seat positionPage 1-54, Tethering
to lap/shoulder belt
tongue
Three-passenger
bench seatSecond row; center
seating positionCANNOT BE
TETHEREDÐ
Three-passenger
bench seatThird row; outboard
or center seating posi-
tion*Floor anchor directly
behind child seat posi-
tionPage 1-56, Tethering
to floor
* The parcel shelf (if so equipped) must be removed prior to tethering the child seat.
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INSTALLATION ON SECOND
ROW BENCH OR BUCKET SEAT
A child restraint with a top tether strap may
be placed on the second row bench or
bucket seats. Once the child restraint is
properly secured to the seat (see ``Front
facing installation at second and third row
outboard positions'' earlier in this section),
follow the directions to attach the tether
strap to the tether strap anchor bracket, or
the third row lap/shoulder belt tongue (lo-
cated on the same side of the vehicle as the
child restraint).
Tethering to second row bench or
bucket seat
To attach a tether strap to a second row
bench or bucket seat:
1. Route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the head restraint
supports.
cThe head restraint on the second row
bucket seat with the integrated child seat
is not adjustable, but there is an opening
under the head restraint to route the
tether strap through. Gently lift the head
restraint and route the tether strap underthe center of the head restraint through to
the back side of the seat.
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3. Tighten the tether strap to remove any
slack.
4. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
5. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If not
secure, repeat steps two through four.INSTALLATION ON THREE-
PASSENGER BENCH SEAT IN
SECOND ROW
WARNING
A third seat occupant should never sit
at a seating location where the lap/
shoulder belt is being used to attach
the child seat. Occupants should sit at
locations where seat belts can be used.
Remember to always wear your seat
belt.
A child restraint with a top tether strap may
be placed at the outboard positions on the
three-passenger bench seat when the bench
seat is in the second row location. Once the
child restraint is properly secured to the seat
(see ``Front facing installation at second and
third row outboard positions'' earlier in this
section), follow the directions to attach the
tether strap to the third row lap/shoulder belt
tongue (located on the same side of the
vehicle as the child restraint).
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Tethering to lap/shoulder belt tongue
To attach a tether strap to a third row
lap/shoulder belt:
1. Route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the head restraint
supports.
2. Hook the tether strap into the large hole
on the tongue of the third row lap/
shoulder belt (located near the upper and
lower rear corners of the vehicle).
3. Adjust the tether strap until the hook is
about one foot behind the seatback.4. Pull on the third row shoulder belt until all
of the belt is fully extended. At this time,
the belt retractor is in the automatic lock-
ing mode (child restraint mode).
5. Allow the belt to retract. Tighten the
tether strap to remove any slack.
6. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
7.
Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull anymore belt webbing out of the retractor, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode.
8. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
belt is not locking, repeat steps 4 through
7.
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