Nissan Murano: Child restraints / 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 ALRmodewill result in
the child restraint not being properly
secured. 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 passenger
air bag. For additional information,
refer to “Front passenger air bag
and status light” in this section.
Forward-facing (front passenger seat) – step 1
For additional information, refer to allWarnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” and
“Child restraints” sections of this manual
before installing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined
weight of the child and the child restraint
exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined
weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors)
to install the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
Follow these steps to install a forwardfacing
child restraint using the vehicle seat
belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger
seat:
- If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move
the seat to the rearmost position.
Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and,
therefore, must not be used in the
front seat.
- Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seatback.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. If the head
restraint/headrest is removed, store it
in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall
the head restraint/headrest when
the child restraint is removed. For additional
information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section.
If the seating position does not have
an adjustable head restraint/headrest
and it is interfering with the proper
child restraint fit, try another seating
position or a different child restraint.
- 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 instructions 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. For additional
information, refer to “Installing top
tether strap” in this section.
Forward-facing – step 3
Do not install child restraints that require
the use of a top tether strap in
seating positions that do not have a
top tether anchor.
- Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is
fully extended.At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to ELR mode
when the seat belt is fully retracted.
Forward-facing – step 4
- Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.
Forward-facing – step 5
- 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.
Forward-facing – step 6
- Tighten the tether strap according to
the manufacturer’s instructions to remove
any slack.
- After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push it
fromside 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 different child
restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all
types of vehicles.
Forward-facing – step 8
- Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 2 through 8.
- If the child restraint is installed in the
front passenger seat, place the ignition
switch in the ON position. The front
passenger air bag status light
should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated
refer to “Front passenger air
bag and status light” in this section.
Move the child restraint to another
seating position. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Forward-facing – step 10
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
Rear bench seat
Top tether strap
Anchor point
The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments...
Rear row bench seat
Top tether strap
Anchor point
The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
seat belts...
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manual are for general reference only.
The safe towing capacity of your vehicle
is affected by dealer and factory installed
options and passenger and
cargo loads.You must weigh the vehicle
and trailer as described in this manual
to determine the actual vehicle towing
capacity...
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in another country, you should first
find out if the fuel available is suitable for
your vehicle's engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too
low may cause engine damage. All gasoline
vehicles must be operated with unleaded
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