1999 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 44

seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. SSS0108 SSS0044 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. 6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 7. 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 6. After the child restraint is removed and the Rear facing ¼ The three-point belt on your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. ¼ Failure to do so will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. It could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-37