2005 Nissan Armada Owner's Manual - Page 60

When you install a LATCH system compatible child restraint to the lower anchor attachments, follow these steps: TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to the anchor point provided behind its position. restraint and the top of the seatback. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the floor directly behind the seat. The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is the seating position that can use a top tether strap. The center 3rd row seat position does not have a head restraint. Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback and secure it to the tether anchor bracket as shown later in this section. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions to remove any slack. WARNING Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LATCH system anchors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH system anchors are obstructed. 1. To install the LATCH system compatible child restraint, insert the child restraint LATCH system anchor attachments into the anchor points on the seat. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether, see "Top tether strap child restraint" later in this section for installation instructions. 2. After attaching the child restraint and before placing the child in it, use force to push the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the child restraint is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) . 3. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. WARNING Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt or the LATCH system (2nd row outboard seat positions only), as applicable. For the 2nd row bench seats (if so equipped) outboard seating positions only, adjust the head restraint to its highest position and route the top tether strap between the head restraint and the top of the seatback. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the floor directly behind the seat. The center position of the 2nd row bench seat is not equipped with a top tether anchor point. For the 2nd row captain's chairs (if so equipped), adjust the head restraint to its highest position and route the top tether strap between the head WARNING In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint with a top tether strap can only be used in the center position. Do not place in an outboard seating position and attempt to angle the tether strap to the center position. 1-44 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system