2008 NISSAN FRONTIER warning

Installing child restraint LATCH anchor
attachments
LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-
tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to
secure the child restraint. Check your child re-
straint for a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the in-
structions provided by the child restraint manu-
facturer.LATCH child restraints generally require the use
of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child
restraint” later in this section for installation in-
structions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint. See “Child
restraint installation using LATCH” in this section.
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT
If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires
the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to
the anchor point.
WARNING
cChild restraint anchor points are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
cDo 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 it during a
collision. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the top
tether strap is damaged.
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
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1. Cover plate
2. Top tether strap routing bracket
3. Top tether strap anchor point
The anchor point is located on the floor between
the jump seat belt buckles in the center of the
vehicle. The routing bracket is located behind the
cover plate under the rear window above the right
passenger’s side jump seat.Installing top tether strap
1. Top tether strap
2. Routing bracket
3. Top tether strap anchor point.
WARNING
Do not secure the top tether strap to the
routing bracket. If the child restraint is not
anchored properly, the risk of a child be-
ing injured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.1. Pull the cover plate off to access the top
tether strap routing bracket for the passen-
ger’s side jump seat.
2. Route the top tether strap through the rout-
ing bracket.
3. Then pull the top tether strap tight and se-
cure it to the top tether anchor bracket lo-
cated between the seat belt buckle receiv-
ers in the center of the vehicle.
Passenger’s side jump seat (King cab mod-
els)
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4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint
installation instructions in this section and the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH
WARNING
cAttach LATCH compatible child re-
straints only at the locations shown. For
the LATCH lower anchor locations, see
“Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren System (LATCH)” in this section. If
a child restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
cThe LATCH anchors are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstance are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.cInspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area
and feeling to make sure there are no
obstructions over the LATCH anchors,
such as seat belt webbing or seat cush-
ion material. The child restraint will not
be secured properly if the LATCH an-
chors are obstructed.
Front-facing
Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using LATCH:
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.
3. The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seat back.
Front facing web-mounted – step 2
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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS – FRONT
PASSENGER AND REAR BENCH
SEAT (crew cab models only)
WARNING
cEven with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front passenger
seat. Front air bags inflate with great
force. A rear-facing child restraint could
be struck by the front air bag in a crash
and could seriously injure or kill your
child.cNISSAN recommends that child re-
straints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a forward
facing child restraint in the front pas-
senger seat, move the passenger seat
to the rearmost position. Also, be sure
the front passenger air bag status light
is illuminated to indicate the passenger
air bag is OFF. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this sec-
tion for details.
cThe three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
cFailure to use the ALR mode will result
in the child restraint not being properly
secured. The restraint could tip over or
otherwise be unsecured and cause in-
jury to the child in a sudden stop or
collision. Also, it can change the opera-
tion of the front passenger air bag. See
“Front passenger air bag and status
light” later in this section.
cA child restraint with a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passen-
ger seat except for the King cab models.The instructions in this section apply to child
restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in
the rear seats or the front passenger seat.
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7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode
by trying to pull more seat belt out of the
retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat
belt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac-
tor is in the ALR mode.
8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS –
PASSENGER’S SIDE JUMP SEAT
(King cab models only)
WARNING
cThe three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
cFailure to use the ALR mode will result
in the child restraint not being properly
secured. The restraint could tip over or
otherwise be unsecured and cause in-
jury to the child in a sudden stop or
collision.
WARNING
cWhen installing a child restraint system
in the passenger’s side jump seat posi-
tion be sure to unfold the seat exten-
sion on the jump seat. If the jump seat
extension is not properly used, the child
restraint will not be installed correctly
and the child could be injured in a col-
lision or sudden stop.
cNever install a child restraint on the
driver’s side jump seat. A child restraint
can not be properly installed in the driv-
er’s side jump seat and the child could
be injured in a collision or sudden stop.
Front facing
When you install a child restraint on the passen-
ger’s side jump seat, follow these steps:
1. To access the jump seat extension
s1on the
passenger’s side jump seat pull up
s2on
the extension to unfold it to the open posi-
tion. Then unfold the two support legs
s3
and lower the jump seat to the full opens4
seating position.
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Rear facing
WARNING
cDo not install a child restraint system
on the passenger’s side jump seat with-
out unfolding the seat extender. A child
restraint system will not be installed
properly and the child could be seri-
ously injured or killed in a sudden stop
or collision.
WARNING
cTo install a rear facing child restraint on
the passenger’s side jump seat, it will
be necessary to move the front passen-
ger’s seat fully forward and place the
front seatback upright or tilt it forward.
The front seat cannot be used. Attempt-
ing to do so could lead to serious injury
in a sudden stop or crash.When you install a child restraint on the passen-
ger’s side jump seat, follow these steps:
1. To access the jump seat extensions1on the
passenger’s side jump seat only pull up
s2
on the extension to unfold it to the open
position. Then unfold the two support legs
s3and lower the jump seat to the full open
s4seating position.
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6. Remove any additional slack from the child
restraint; press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint to
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while pulling up on the seat belt.7. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the seat belt
path and use force to push the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place. It should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) . If it
does move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , pull
again on the shoulder belt to further tighten
the child restraint. If you are unable to prop-
erly secure the restraint, move the restraint
to another rear seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
8. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode
by trying to pull more seat belt out of the
retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat
belt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac-
tor is in the ALR mode.
9. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 8.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER
SEATS
WARNING
cInfants and small children should al-
ways be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint or
booster seat can result in serious injury
or death.
Rear Facing — step 6
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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND
REAR SEAT (Crew cab models only)
WARNING
NISSAN recommends that booster seats
be installed in the rear seat. However, if
you must install a booster seat in the front
passenger seat, move the passenger’s
seat to the rearmost position.
CAUTION
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto-
matic Locking Retractor mode when using
a booster seat with the seat belts.
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-
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