2013 NISSAN LEAF ECU

When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint.
Top tether anchor
WARNING
If the cargo cover contacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor, remove the cargo
cover from the vehicle or secure it on
the cargo floor below its attachment
location. If the cargo cover is not re-
moved, it may damage the top tether
strap during a collision. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.
Do 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 that contacts the top tether
strap may damage the top tether strap
during a collision. Your child could be
seriously injured or killed in a collision
if the child restraint top tether strap is
damaged. Top tether anchor point locations:
Anchor points are located on the back side of the
seatbacks.
The child restraint top tether strap must be used
when installing child restraints with the LATCH
lower anchor attachments or seat belts.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, consult your NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for details.
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” earlier in this sec-
tion before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the LATCH system
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Alwaysfollow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachmentsto the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make
sure that the LATCH attachment is properly
attached to the lower anchors.
Rear-facing (webbing-mounted) — step 2Rear-facing (rigid-mounted) — step 2
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3. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing-mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attachments.
Press downward and rearward firmly in the
center of the child restraint with your hand to
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of the an-
chor attachments. 4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the seat near the LATCH
attachment 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 LATCH attachment holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the
LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the
restraint on 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. 5. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the child
restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 4.
Rear-facing — step 3Rear-facing — step 4
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5. Remove any additional slack from the childrestraint. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
hand 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 differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles. 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
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” earlier in this sec-
tion before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system.
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
Rear-facing — step 5Rear-facing — step 6
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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachmentsto the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make
sure that the LATCH attachment is properly
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. See Installing top tether strap.Donot
install child restraints that require the use of a
top tether strap in seating positions that do not
have a top tether anchor. 3. The back of the child restraint should be se-
cured against the seatback.
If necessary, remove the headrest to obtain the
correct child restraint fit. If the headrest is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the headrest when the child re-
straint is removed. See Adjustable head-
rests for headrest adjustment information.
If the seating position does not have an adjust-
able 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 attachments.
Press downward and rearward firmly in the
center of the child restraint with your knee to
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of the an-
chor attachments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
Forward-facing (webbing-mounted) — step 2Forward-facing (rigid-mounted) — step 2Forward-facing — step 4
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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 attachment
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 differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles. 7. Check to make sure the child restraint is prop-
erly secured prior to each use. If the child
restraint is loose, repeat steps 1 through 6.
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 se-
cured. 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. See Front passenger air
bag and status light. Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” earlier in this sec-
tion before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the
rear seat or in the front passenger seat:
1.
If you must install a child restraint in the
front seat, it should be placed in the
forward-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Child re-
straints for infants must be used in the
Forward-facing — step 6Forward-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1
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rear-facing direction and therefore must
not be used in the front seat.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be se-
cured against the seatback.
If necessary, adjust the head restraint (front
passenger seat only) or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the head restraint or headrest is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the head restraint or headrest
when the child restraint is removed. See
Head restraints andAdjustable headrests
for head restraint or headrest adjustment, re-
moval and installation information.
If the seating position does not have a remov-
able head restraint/headrest and it is interfer-
ing with the proper child restraint fit, try an-
other seating position or a different child
restraint. 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) . See Install-
ing top tether strap. Do not install child re-
straints 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 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to the
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
when the seat belt is fully retracted.
Forward-facing — step 3Forward-facing — step 4
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5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 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-
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 differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
Forward-facing — step 5Forward-facing — step 6Forward-facing — step 8
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