2006 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 49

the seating positions equipped with LATCH system anchors which can be used to secure the child restraint. The LATCH system anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH system anchors. LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. See "Top tether strap child restraint" later in this section for installation instructions. When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. When you install a LATCH system compatible child restraint to the lower anchor attachments, follow these steps: 1. To install the LATCH system compatible child restraint, insert the child restraint LATCH system anchor attachments into the anchor points on the seat. To assist in attaching the child restraint to the lower anchors in vehicles with adjustable seatbacks, recline the seatback, latch the anchor attachments to the anchors, and then return the seatback to its normal upright and locked position. 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. 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. 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, position the tether over the top of the head restraint, with the head restraint in the full "down" position. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point located on the back of the seatback of the same seat that the child restraint is in. The 3rd row bench seat is not equipped with top tether anchor points. For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. 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. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33