Nissan 370Z (2018 year). Instruction — part 3

SSS0292

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-2).)
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the

retractor and insert the tongue into

the buckle until you hear and feel the

latch engage.

.

The retractor is designed to lock

during a sudden stop or on im-

pact. A slow pulling motion per-

mits the belt to move, and allows

you some freedom of movement

in the seat.

.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled

from its fully retracted position,

firmly pull the belt and release it.

Then smoothly pull the belt out of

the retractor.

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3. Position the lap belt portion low and

snug on the hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward

the retractor to take up extra slack. Be

sure the shoulder belt is routed over

your shoulder and across your chest.

The three-point type seat belts have two

modes of operation:
. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

. Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

mode allows the seat belt to extend and

retract to allow the driver and passengers

some freedom of movement in the seat.

The ELR locks the seat belt when the

vehicle slows down rapidly or during

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impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

mode (child restraint mode) locks the

seat belt for child restraint installation.
Pull the seat belt out until it is fully

extended to activate the ALR mode.

Detach the seat belt tongue from the

buckle and retract the seat belt comple-

tely to cancel the ALR mode and revert

back to the ELR mode.
When the ALR mode is activated the seat

belt cannot be extended again until the

seat belt tongue is detached from the

buckle and fully retracted. For additional

information, see “Child restraints” (P.1-19).
The ALR mode should be used only for

child restraint installation. During nor-

mal seat belt use by an occupant, the

ALR mode should not be activated. If it

is activated it may cause uncomfortable

seat belt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be

certain that seatbacks are comple-

tely secured in the latched position.

If they are not completely secured,

passengers may be injured in an

accident or sudden stop.

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Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, push the

button on the buckle. The seat belt

automatically retracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock

seat belt movement by two separate

methods:
. When the belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor.

. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat

belts, check the operation as follows:

. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull for-

ward quickly. The retractor should

lock and restrict further belt move-

ment.

If the retractor does not lock during this

check, get the system checked. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service, or to learn more about

seat belt operation.

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Shoulder belt arm (for Coupe

models)

Before fastening the seat belt, pull the

shoulder belt arm forward until it clicks at

the detent position.
Pulling the arm forward will allow an easy

access to the belt.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position,

it is not possible to properly fit the lap-

shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender

that is compatible with the installed seat

belts is available that can be purchased.

The extender adds approximately 8 in

(200 mm) of length and may be used for

either the driver or front passenger seat-

ing position. It is recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur-

chasing an extender if an extender is

required.

WARNING

. It is recommended that only

NISSAN seat belt extenders, made

by the same company which

made the original equipment seat

belts, be used with the NISSAN

seat belts.

. Adults and children who can use

the standard seat belt should not

use an extender. Such unneces-

sary use could result in serious

personal injury in the event of an

accident.

. Never use seat belt extenders to

install child restraints. If the child

restraint is not secured properly,

the child could be seriously in-

jured or killed in a collision or a

sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

. To clean the seat belt webbings,

apply a mild soap solution or any

solution recommended for cleaning

upholstery or carpets. Then, wipe with

a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry

in the shade. Do not allow the seat

belts to retract until they are comple-

tely dry.

. If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt

guide of the seat belt anchors, the

seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the

shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry

cloth.

. Periodically check to see that the

seat belt and the metal components

such as buckles, tongues, retractors,

flexible wires and anchors work prop-

erly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts

or other damage on the webbing is

found, the entire seat belt assembly

should be replaced.

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WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belts. Most seating positions are

equipped with Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If

the seat belt becomes wrapped

around a child’s neck with the ALR

mode activated, the child can be

seriously injured or killed if the seat

belt retracts and becomes tight. This

can occur even if the vehicle is

parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to

release the child. If the seat belt can

not be unbuckled or is already un-

buckled, release the child by cutting

the seat belt with a suitable tool

(such as a knife or scissors) to

release the seat belt.

Children need adults to help protect

them. They need to be properly re-

strained.
In addition to the general information in

this manual, child safety information is

available from many other sources, in-

cluding doctors, teachers, government

traffic safety offices, and community or-

ganizations. Every child is different, so be

sure to learn the best way to transport

your child.

There are three basic types of child

restraint systems:
. Rear-facing child restraint

. Front-facing child restraint

. Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the

child’s size. Generally, infants (up to about

1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be

placed in rear-facing child restraints.

Front-facing child restraints are available

for children who outgrow rear-facing

child restraints and are at least 1 year

old. Booster seats are used to help

position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a

child who can no longer use a front-

facing child restraint.

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 U.S. states and Canadian provinces or

territories require the use of approved

child restraints for infants and small

children. (See “Child restraints” (P.1-19).)
Also, there are other types of child

restraints available for larger children for

additional protection.

INFANTS

Infants up to at least 1 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 Stan-

dards. You should choose a child restraint

that fits your vehicle and always follow

the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-

lation and use.

SMALL CHILDREN (for Coupe mod-

els)

Children that are over 1 year old and

weigh at least 20 lb (9 kg) should remain

in a rear-facing child restraint as long as

possible up to the height or weight limit

of the child restraint. Children who out-

grow the height or weight limit of the

rear-facing child restraint and are at least

1 year old should be secured in a forward-

facing child restraint with a harness. Refer

to the manufacturer’s instructions for

minimum and maximum weight and

height recommendations. NISSAN recom-

CHILD SAFETY

mends that small children be placed in

child restraints that comply with Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Cana-

dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You

should choose a child restraint that fits

your vehicle and always follow the man-

ufacturer’s instructions for installation

and use.

LARGER CHILDREN

Children should remain in a forward-

facing child restraint with a harness until

they reach the maximum height or

weight limit allowed by the child restraint

manufacturer.
Once a child outgrows the height or

weight limit of the harness-equipped

forward-facing child restraint, NISSAN

recommends that the child be placed in

a commercially available booster seat to

obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt

to fit properly, the booster seat should

raise the child so that the shoulder belt is

properly positioned across the chest and

the top, middle portion of the shoulder.

The shoulder belt should not cross the

neck or face and should not fall off the

shoulder. The lap belt should lie snugly

across the lower hips or upper thighs, not

the abdomen.
A booster seat can only be used in

seating positions that have a three-point

type seat belt. The booster seat should fit

the vehicle seat and have a label certify-

ing that it complies with Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
A booster seat should be used until the

child can pass the seat belt fit test below:
. Are the child’s back and hips against

the vehicle seatback?

. Is the child able to sit without slouch-

ing?

. Do the child’s knees bend easily over

the front edge of the seat with feet flat

on the floor?

. Can the child safely wear the seat belt

(lap belt low and snug across the hips

and shoulder belt across mid-chest

and shoulder)?

. Is the child able to use the properly

adjusted head restraint/headrest?

. Will the child be able to stay in position

for the entire ride?

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If you answered no to any of these

questions, the child should remain in a

booster seat using a three-point type

seat belt.
NOTE:
Laws in some communities may follow

different guidelines. Check local and

state regulations to confirm your child

is using the correct restraint system

before traveling.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on

any seat and do not allow a child in

the cargo area. The child could be

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seriously injured or killed in a sudden

stop or collision.

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FOR ROADSTER MODELS

WARNING

. Do not let infants and small chil-

dren ride in Roadster models.

. Roadster models are not de-

signed to accommodate rear-fa-

cing child restraints or front-

facing child restraints.

. If you let infants or small children

ride in Roadster models, they

may be killed or seriously injured

in a crash.

There are three basic types of child

restraint systems:
. Rear-facing child restraint (should not

be installed in Roadster models)

. Front-facing child restraint (should

not be installed in Roadster models)

. Booster seat (only children large en-

ough for booster seats can ride in

Roadster models)

WARNING

. Never let an infant or a small child

who requires the use of a rear or

front-facing child restraint ride in

this vehicle. Do not attempt to

hold a child in your lap or arms.

. Roadster models do not have an

anchor for a top tether strap

required for most child restraints.

Never let children who require the

use of rear or front-facing child

restraints ride in this vehicle.

. Larger children need special pro-

tection. 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 impro-

perly fitting seat belt could cause

serious or fatal injury. Always use

appropriate child restraints.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE-

STRAINTS

WARNING

. Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions for proper use

and installation of child restraints

could result in serious injury or

death of a child or other passen-

gers in a sudden stop or collision:
— The child restraint must be

used and installed properly.

Always follow all of the child

restraint manufacturer’s in-

structions for installation and

use.

— Infants and children should

never be held on anyone’s

lap. Even the strongest adult

cannot resist the forces of a

collision.

— Do not put a seat belt around

both a child and another pas-

senger.

— Even with the NISSAN Ad-

vanced Air Bag System, never

install a rear-facing child re-

straint in the front seat. An

inflating air bag could ser-

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iously injure or kill a child.

— Be sure to purchase a child

restraint that will fit the child

and vehicle. Some child re-

straints may not fit properly

in your vehicle.

— Child restraint anchor points

are designed to withstand

loads from child restraints

that are properly fitted.

— Never use the anchor points

for adult seat belts or har-

nesses.

— A child restraint with a top

tether strap should not be

used in the front passenger

seat (for Roadster models).

— Keep seatbacks as upright as

possible after fitting the child

restraint.

— Infants and children should

always be placed in an appro-

priate child restraint while in

the vehicle.

. When the child restraint is not in

use, keep it secured with a seat

belt. In a sudden stop or collision,

loose objects can injure occu-

pants or damage the vehicle.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle

can become very hot. Check the

seating surface and buckles before

placing a child in the child restraint.

In general, child restraints are designed to

be installed with the lap portion of a lap/

shoulder seat belt.
Several manufacturers offer child re-

straints for children of various sizes. When

selecting any child restraint, keep the

following points in mind:
. Choose only a restraint with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dard 213.

. Check the child restraint in your

vehicle to be sure it is compatible with

the vehicle’s seat and seat belt sys-

tem.

. If the child restraint is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the

child restraint and check the various

adjustments to be sure the child

restraint is compatible with your child.

Choose a child restraint that is de-

signed for your child’s height and

weight. Always follow all recom-

mended procedures.

The passenger seat is not suitable for use

with a rear-facing child restraint for

infants. Therefore, infants should not be

transported in this vehicle.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces

or territories require that infants and

small children be restrained in an ap-

proved child restraint at all times while

the vehicle is being operated. Canadian

law requires the top tether strap on

front-facing child restraints to be se-

cured to the designated anchor point

on the vehicle.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE-

STRAINT (for Coupe models)

If the manufacturer of your child restraint

requires the use of a top tether strap, it

must be secured to an anchor point.

WARNING

. Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted

child restraints. Under no circum-

stances are they to be used for

adult seat belts, harnesses or for

attaching other items or equip-

ment to the vehicle. Doing so

could damage the child restraint

anchorages. The child restraint

will not be properly installed

using the damaged anchorage,

and a child could be seriously

injured or killed in a collision.

. If the cargo cover (if so equipped)

contacts the top tether strap

when it is attached to the top

tether anchor, remove the cargo

cover from the vehicle or secure it

on the cargo floor below its at-

tachment location. If the cargo

cover is not removed, it may

damage the top tether strap dur-

ing a collision. Your child could be

seriously injured or killed in a

collision if the child restraint top

tether strap is damaged.

. Do not allow cargo to contact the

top tether strap when it is at-

tached to the top tether anchor.

Properly secure the cargo so it

does not contact the top tether

strap. Cargo that is not properly

secured or cargo that contacts

the top tether strap may damage

the top tether strap during a

collision. Your child could be ser-

iously injured or killed in a colli-

sion if the child restraint top

tether strap is damaged.

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Except for NISMO models

JVR0381X

NISMO models

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Top tether anchor point location

The anchor point is located on the floor of

the cargo area.

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FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-

STRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE

SEAT BELTS (for Coupe models)

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Auto-

matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must

be used when installing a child re-

straint. Failure to use the ALR mode

will result in the child restraint not

being properly secured. The restraint

could tip over or be loose and cause

injury to a child in a sudden stop or

collision. Also, it can change the

operation of the front passenger air

bag. See “Front passenger air bag

and status light” (P.1-38).

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Front-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-

tions before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a front-facing

child restraint using the vehicle seat belt

in the front passenger seat:
1. If you must install a child restraint in

the front seat, it should be placed in

a front-facing direction only. Move

the seat to the rearmost position.

Child restraints for infants must be

used in the rear-facing direction and

therefore must not be used in the

front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint man-

ufacturer’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should

be secured against the vehicle seat-

back.
If necessary, adjust or remove the

head restraint/headrest to obtain the

correct child restraint fit. If the head

restraint/headrest is removed, store it

in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall

the head restraint/headrest when

the child restraint is removed. See

“Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-6) for

head restraint adjustment, removal

and installation information.
If the seating position does not have

an adjustable head restraint/headrest

and it is interfering with the proper

child restraint fit, try a different child

restraint.

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Front-facing — step 3

3. Route the seat belt tongue through

the child restraint and insert it into the

buckle until you hear and feel the

latch engage. Be sure to follow the

child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for belt routing.
If the child restraint is equipped with a

top tether strap, route the top tether

strap and secure the tether strap to

the tether anchor point. See “Installing

top tether strap (for Coupe models)”

(P.1-26).

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Front-facing — step 4

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is

fully extended. At this time, the seat

belt retractor is in the Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child

restraint mode). It reverts to Emer-

gency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode

when the seat belt is fully retracted.

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Front-facing — step 5

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up

on the shoulder belt to remove any

slack in the belt.

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Front-facing — step 6

6. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rear-

ward firmly in the center of the child

restraint with your knee to compress

the vehicle seat cushion and seatback

while pulling up on the seat belt.

7. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to

remove any slack.

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Front-facing — step 8

8. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Push

it from side to side while holding the

child restraint near the seat belt path.

The child restraint should not move

more than 1 inch (25 mm) from side to

side. Try to tug it forward and check to

see if the belt holds the restraint in

place. If the restraint is not secure,

tighten the seat belt as necessary, or

put the restraint in another seat and

test it again. You may need to try a

different child restraint. Not all child

restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

9. Check to make sure the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If

the seat belt is not locked, repeat

steps 2 through 8.

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Front-facing — step 11

10. If the child restraint is installed in the

front passenger seat, push the igni-

tion switch to the ON position. The

front passenger air bag status light

should illuminate. If this light is not

illuminated, see “Front passenger air

bag and status light” (P.1-38). Have the

system checked. It is recommended

you visit a NISSAN dealer for this

service.

After the child restraint is removed and

the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR

mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

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Except for NISMO models

JVR0381X

NISMO models

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP

(for Coupe models)

First, secure the child restraint with the

seat belt.
1. Flip down the flap marked with a label

as shown in the illustration.

2. Position the top tether strap over the

top of the seatback and secure it to

the tether anchor bracket that pro-

vides the straightest installation.

3. Tighten the strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to re-

move any slack.

If you have any questions when instal-

ling a top tether strap, it is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for

this service.

BOOSTER SEATS
Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not

used properly, the risk of a child

being injured in a sudden stop or

collision greatly increases:
. Make sure the shoulder portion of

the belt is away from the child’s

face and neck and the lap portion

of the belt does not cross the

stomach.

. Make sure the shoulder belt is not

behind the child or under the

child’s arm.

. A booster seat must only be

installed in a seating position that

has a lap/shoulder belt.

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered

by several manufacturers. When selecting

any booster seat, keep the following

points in mind:
. Choose only a booster seat with a

label certifying that it complies with

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard 213.

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. Check the booster seat in your vehicle

to be sure it is compatible with the

vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

. Make sure the child’s head will be

properly supported by the booster

seat or vehicle seat. The seatback

must be at or above the center of

the child’s ears. For example, if a low

back booster seat

is chosen, the

vehicle seatback must be at or above

the center of the child’s ears. If the

seatback is lower than the center of

the child’s ears, a high back booster

seat

should be used.

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. If the booster seat is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the

booster seat and check the various

adjustments to be sure the booster

seat is compatible with your child.
Always follow all recommended pro-

cedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces

or territories require that infants and

small children be restrained in an ap-

proved child restraint at all times while

the vehicle is being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to

booster seat installation in the front

passenger seat.

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Booster seat installation

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

mode when using a booster seat

with the seat belts.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety”, “Child restraints” and “Boos-

ter seats” sections earlier in this section

before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a booster

seat in the front passenger seat:

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1. If you must install a booster seat in

the front seat, adjust the seatback

so that it is upright and then move

the seat to the rearmost position. Do

not move the seat with the booster

seat attached to it.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.

Only place it in a front-facing direc-

tion. Always follow the booster seat

manufacturer’s instructions.

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3. The booster seat should be positioned

on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
If necessary, adjust or remove the

head restraint/headrest to obtain the

correct booster seat fit. If the head

restraint/headrest is removed, store it

in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall

the head restraint/headrest when

the booster seat is removed. See

“Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-6) for

head restraint adjustment, removal

and installation information.
If the seating position does not have

an adjustable head restraint/headrest

and it is interfering with the proper

booster seat fit, try a different booster