2005 Nissan 350Z Owner's Manual - Page 26

¼ Front facing child restraint ¼ Booster seat WARNING ¼ Never let a child 12 or under ride in this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. ¼ Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop. Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental front impact air bag system for the front passenger. See "Supplemental restraint system" later in this section. Therefore, children 12 or under should not ride in this vehicle without installing an air bag ON/OFF switch. have procedures that allow you to apply for permission to have your vehicle fitted with an air bag ON/OFF switch. Such a switch is available for purchase from NISSAN. If you have questions about the government application procedures, contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department listed earlier in this manual. available for larger children for additional protection. Infants Infants up to at least one year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recommends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. AFTER AN AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH IS INSTALLED WARNING Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle's seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints. All US states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See "Child restraints" later in this section.) Also, there are other types of child restraints Small children Children that are over one year old and weigh between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. OBTAINING AN AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH If you must transport a child in this vehicle, you may be eligible to have an air bag ON/OFF switch installed. US and Canadian governments Larger children Children who are too large for child restraint Safety - Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13