2001 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 39

as shown in the illustration. For the rear center seating position, place the top tether strap through the split between the rear seat back cushion as shown in the illustration. Position the tether as low as possible in the split before tightening the top tether strap. Do not place the top tether strap over the seat back to the side of the split when installing a child restraint in the center rear position. In that position the top tether strap may not stay in place and not keep the child restraint secure in a crash. WARNING In the center position the top tether strap must be correctly placed between the split in the rear seat back cushions. If the child restraint top tether strap is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident. Secure the top strap to the attaching bracket that provides the straightest installation of the strap. Tighten the strap according to manufacturer instructions to remove any slack. WARNING Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances is it to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. LRS0085 TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT This vehicle is equipped with 3 anchor brackets in the rear cargo area for attaching child restraint top tether straps. If your child restraint has a top tether strap, secure the child restraint with the threepoint seat belt and latch the top strap hook onto the appropriate anchor bracket. Make sure the shoulder belt is placed between the seat back and child restraint. For the rear outboard seating positions, place the top tether strap over the seat back 1-32 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems