2002 NISSAN QUEST child restraint

The LATCH system anchors are located at
the rear of the seat cushion near the seat-
back. A label is attached to the seatback to
help you locate the LATCH system anchors.
Some child restraints may also require the
use of a top tether strap. See ``Top Tether
Strap Child Restraint'' 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.
When you install a LATCH system compat-
ible child restraint with lower anchor attach-
ments in the rear seat, follow these steps:WARNING!
Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area
and feeling to make sure there are no
obstructions over the LATCH system
anchors, such as seat belt webbing or
seat cushion material. The child re-
straint will not be secured properly if
the LATCH system anchors are ob-
structed.
1. To install the LATCH system compatible
child restraint, insert the child restraint
LATCH system anchor attachments into
the anchor points on the rear seat. If the
child restraint is equipped with a top
tether, see ``Top Tether Strap Child Re-
straint'' later in this section for installation
instructions.
2. After attaching the child restraint and
before placing the child in it, use force to
tilt the child restraint from side to side and
tug it forward to make sure that the child
restraint is securely held in place.
3. Check to make sure that the child re-
straint is properly secured prior to each
use.A child restraint anchored with a top tether
strap can be installed on the second row
bench seat, a second row bucket seat, or
the three-passenger bench seat in the sec-
ond or third row. The chart indicates where
the tether strap must be attached and the
section of this manual that contains the
instructions for tethering.
CHILD RESTRAINT WITH TOP
TETHER STRAP
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Seat type Position Tether to Reference
Bucket seat Second row; center of
seatAnchor bracket on
back of bucket seatPage 1-69, Installation
on second row bench
or bucket seat
Two passenger bench
seatSecond row; outboard
seating positionsAnchor bracket on
back of second row
bench seatPage 1-69, Installation
on 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 1-69, Installation
on 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 seat
Second row;
passenger/driver side
outboard seating posi-
tion or center seating
positionAnchor bracket on
back of the three pas-
senger bench seatPage 1-72, Installation
on three-passenger
bench seat in second
row
Three-passenger
bench seatThird row;
passenger/driver side
outboard or center
seating positionAnchor bracket on
back of the three pas-
senger bench seat.Page 1-72, Installation
on three-passenger
bench seat in third
row
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 ªInstalla-
tion on second and third row outboard posi-
tions, Front facingº earlier in this section),
follow the directions to attach the tether
strap to the tether strap anchor bracket.
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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 under
the center of the head restraint through to
the back side of the seat.
2. Hook the tether strap into the slot in the
anchor bracket on the second row seat
(located on the lower back of the seat, in
line with the head restraint).
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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.
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INSTALLATION ON THREE-
PASSENGER BENCH SEAT IN
SECOND ROW
A child restraint with a top tether strap may
be placed at the passenger side outboard
and center positions on the three-passenger
bench seat when the seat is in the second
row location. Once the child restraint is prop-
erly secured to the seat (see ªInstallation on
second and third row outboard positions,
Front facingº earlier in this section), follow
the directions explained in ``Installation on
three passenger bench seat in third row''
later in this section.
INSTALLATION ON THREE-
PASSENGER BENCH SEAT IN
THIRD ROW
A child restraint with a top tether strap may
be placed at the passenger/driver side out-
board and center positions on the three-
passenger bench seat when the seat is in
the third row location. Once the child re-
straint is properly secured to the seat (see
ªInstallation on second and third row out-
board positions, Front facingº or ªInstallation
on three-passenger bench seat center posi-
tion, Front facingº earlier in this section),follow the directions to attach the tether
strap anchor brackets.
To attach a tether strap to a third row bench
seat:
1. For the passenger/driver side outboard
seating positions, route the tether strap
under the head restraint and between the
head restraint supports.
For the center seating position, route the
tether strap over the seatback.
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2. Hook the tether strap into the slot in the
anchor bracket that is located on the
lower back of the seat.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 it is
not secure, repeat steps two through
four.
INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY
SEATS (if so equipped)
WARNING
cFailure to follow the instructions for
the use of these integrated child
safety seats can result in your child
striking the vehicle's interior during
a sudden stop or crash, causing the
injury or death of your child.
cImproper use of a child restraint can
increase the risk or severity of injury
for both the child and other occu-
pants of the vehicle.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces
require that infants and small children be
restrained in approved child restraints at
all times while the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
The optional second row bench seat con-
tains two integrated child safety seats.
These seats are designed for use only by
children who weigh between 22 and 60
pounds (10-27 kg) and whose height is 45
inches (1145 mm) or less and who are
capable of sitting upright alone.
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In addition, these integrated child safety
seats must only be used by children who
meet the following requirements:
cAGE:
At least one year old
cSEATED HEIGHT:
Top of child's shoulders must be below
the shoulder harness openings of the
integrated child seat.
Children less than one year old should be
restrained in an appropriate separate child
restraint. Children whose shoulders are
above the shoulder harness openings of
integrated child seat should also be re-
strained in an appropriate separate child
restraint or in the appropriate vehicle seat
belt system. Refer to ``Child Restraints'' and
``Precautions On Seat Belt Usage'' in this
section for important child safety information.
Using the Integrated Child Safety
Seats
WARNING:
cNever use the vehicle seat belts to
restrain a child in an integratedchild safety seat. Use only the shoul-
der harness and belt buckle which is
part of the integrated child safety
seat. Never use the integrated child-
safety seat as a booster cushion
with the vehicle seat belts.
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cBefore placing the child in the inte-
grated child safety seat, confirm that
the bench seatback is securely
locked and the seatback release le-
ver is in full down position.
cAlways make sure the integrated
child safety seat belts are properly
positioned on your child. The child
should sit straight up and back
against the bench seat. The shoulder
harnesses should be centered over
the shoulders and fastened with the
chest clip. The belt buckle should be
between the legs and latched to the
shoulder belt tongue. Snugly adjust
the belts around your child. Failure
to properly position the child can
increase the risk or severity of injury
to the child in an accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the child
restraint.
Securing the child
Before using the integrated child safety
seats, carefully read the shoulder har-
ness, seatback release, and integrated
child safety seat cushion labels.
The following steps apply to both the left
and right integrated child safety seats.
1. Be sure your child meets all of the re-
quired age, weight and height require-
ments for the safe use of the integrated
child safety seat.
2. Be sure the second row bench seat is
securely latched to the floor of the ve-
hicle. Refer to ``Flexible seating'' in this
section for proper seat installation proce-
dures.
3. Be sure the second row bench seatback
is locked by grasping it and trying to rock
it back and forth. Also, check that the
seatback release lever is in the full down
position.
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