Nissan Kicks (2022 year). Manual in english — page 3

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS

WARNING

•

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use and instal-
lation of child restraints could result
in serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:

–

The child restraint must be used
and installed properly. Always fol-
low all of the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions for instal-
lation 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 passenger.

–

NISSAN recommends that all child
restraints be installed in the rear
seat. Studies show that children
are

safer

when

properly

re-

strained in the rear seat than in
the front seat. If you must install a
forward-facing child restraint in
the

front

seat, see

“Forward-

facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts” (P. 1-34).

–

Even with the NISSAN Advanced
Air Bag System, never install a
rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat. An inflating air bag
could seriously injure or kill a child.
A rear-facing child restraint must
only be used in the rear seat.

–

Be sure to purchase a child re-
straint that will fit the child and
vehicle. Some child restraints may
not fit properly in your vehicle.

–

Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only loads
imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints.

Under

no

circum-

stances are they to be used to at-
tach adult seat belts, or other
items or equipment to the vehicle.
Doing so could damage the child
restraint anchorages. The child re-
straint will not be properly in-
stalled using the damaged an-
chorage, and a child could be
seriously injured or killed in a
collision.

–

Never use the anchor points for
adult seat belts or other items.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

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–

A child restraint with a top tether
strap should not be used in the
front passenger seat.

–

Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-
sible

after

fitting

the

child

restraint.

–

Infants and children should al-
ways be placed in an appropriate
child restraint while in the vehicle.

•

When the child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with the LATCH sys-
tem or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose objects can injure oc-
cupants 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.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal
child restraint anchor system, referred to
as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) system. Some child restraints
include rigid or webbing-mounted attach-
ments that can be connected to these an-
chors. For additional information, see

“LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system” (P. 1-23).

If you do not have a LATCH compatible
child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be
used.

Several

manufacturers

offer

child

re-

straints for infants and children of various
sizes. When selecting any child restraint,
keep the following points in mind:
• Choose only a restraint with a label certi-

fying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

• Check the child restraint in your vehicle to

be sure it is compatible with the vehicle's
seat and seat belt system.

• If the child restraint is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the child
restraint and check the various adjust-
ments to be sure the child restraint is
compatible with your child. Choose a
child restraint that is designed for your
child's height and weight. Always follow
all recommended procedures.

• If the combined weight of the child and

child restraint is less than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg),
you may use the LATCH anchors to install
the child restraint (not both at the same
time).

• If the combined weight of the child and

child restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5
kg), use the vehicle's seat belt (not the
lower

anchors)

to

install

the

child

restraint.

• Be sure to follow the child restraint

manufacturer's

instructions

for

installation.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved
child restraint at all times while the ve-
hicle is being operated. Canadian law re-
quires the top tether strap on forward-
facing child restraints be secured to the
designated anchor point on the vehicle.

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Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with special an-
chor points that are used with LATCH sys-
tem compatible child restraints. This sys-
tem may also be referred to as the ISOFIX
or ISOFIX compatible system. With this sys-
tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat
belt to secure the child restraint unless the
combined weight of the child and child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and child restraint
is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use the ve-
hicle's seat belt (not the lower anchors) to

install the child restraint. Be sure to follow
the child restraint manufacturer's instruc-
tions for installation.

The LATCH anchor points can be used to
install child restraints in either of the rear
outboard seating positions or in the center
rear seating position. Please refer to the
following section of this Owner’s Manual for
specific information about installing a child
restraint in the center rear seating position
using LATCH anchors.

LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use and installa-
tion of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:

–

Only attach LATCH system compat-
ible child restraints to the Lower An-
chors shown in the illustration. For
additional information, refer to the
following sections of this Owner’s
Manual for installation guidance.

–

Inspect the lower anchors by insert-
ing your fingers into the lower an-
chor area. Feel to make sure there
are no obstructions over the an-
chors such as seat belt webbing or
seat cushion material. The child re-
straint will not be secured properly if
the lower anchors are obstructed.

Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used to attach adult seat
belts, or other items or equipment 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.

LRS3073

LATCH system lower anchor locations

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LATCH lower anchor location

The LATCH lower anchors are located as
shown. A label is attached to the seatback
to help you locate the LATCH lower
anchors.

LATCH in the center rear seating
position

There are no LATCH anchors dedicated to
the center rear seating position. However,
the inboard LATCH anchors belonging to
the two outboard seating positions (indi-
cated by the arrows) can be used together
to secure a CRS in the center rear seating
position. These anchors are separated by a
distance

O

A

of 13 in (330 mm). Before at-

tempting to secure a CRS in this seating
position, ensure that the CRS manufactur-
er’s instructions permit the use of LATCH
anchors with the spacing indicated above.

(These are sometimes referred to as
“shared anchors” or “borrowed anchors.”)

CRS with rigid lower attachments cannot
be installed in the center seat. This type of
CRS should only be installed in the out-
board seating positions.

WARNING

Never attach two CRS attachments to
the same LATCH anchor. This may over-
load the anchor in a collision, which
could increase the risk of the occu-
pant’s serious injury or death.

When installing the CRS in the center
rear seating position with the inboard
LATCH anchors, be careful to ensure any
occupant or CRS in the outboard seat-
ing positions is properly restrained us-
ing the vehicle seat belt and there is no
interference with the center CRS instal-
lation. If the outboard occupants can-
not be properly restrained, consider us-
ing the vehicle seat belt to restrain the
CRS in the center seating position, or
moving the CRS to another position
instead.

LRS3036

LRS3318

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Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Installing child restraint LATCH
lower anchor attachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include
two rigid or webbing-mounted attach-
ments that can be connected to two an-
chors located at certain seating positions
in your vehicle. With this system, you do not
have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the
child restraint. Check your child restraint for
a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the
instructions provided by the child restraint
manufacturer.

When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.

Top tether anchor

WARNING

•

Do not allow cargo to contact the top
tether strap when it is attached to
the top tether anchor. Properly se-
cure the cargo so it does not contact
the top tether strap. Cargo that is not
properly secured or cargo that con-
tacts the top tether strap may dam-
age it during a collision. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in
a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.

•

The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with the
tonneau cover or items in the cargo
area. Remove the tonneau cover (if so
equipped) from the vehicle or secure
it in the cargo area. Also secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in
a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.

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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

LRS0662

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

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•

Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts,
harnesses or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.
Doing so could damage the child re-
straint anchorages. The child re-
straint will not be properly installed
using the damaged anchorage, and a
child could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision.

Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located on the back of
the rear seats.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH

For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-18)
and “Child restraints” (P. 1-21) before install-
ing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle's seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.

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2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.

3. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your hand to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of
the anchor attachments.

LRS2997

Rear-facing webbing-mounted – step 2

LRS2996

Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

LRS0673

Rear-facing – step 3

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4. 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 LATCH attachment
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 LATCH attachment
holds the restraint in place. If the re-
straint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
attachment as necessary, or put the re-
straint in another seat and test it again.
You may need to try a different child
restraint or try installing by using the

vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1
through 4.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Auto-
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be
used when installing a child restraint.
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 pas-
senger air bag. For additional informa-
tion, see “Front passenger air bag and
status light” (P. 1-54).

For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-18)
and “Child restraints” (P. 1-21) before install-
ing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle's seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in
the rear seats:

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Rear-facing – step 4

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Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

1.

Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the front
seat.

Position the child restraint on the

seat. Always follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.

2. 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 re-
straint manufacturer’s instructions for
belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-
tractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the ELR mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.

WRS0256

Rear-facing – step 1

WRS0761

Rear-facing – step 2

LRS0669

Rear-facing – step 3

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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

5. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while pulling up on the
seat belt.

6. 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.

LRS0670

Rear-facing – step 4

WRS0762

Rear-facing – step 5

WRS0763

Rear-facing – step 6

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7. Check to make sure that the child re-

straint is properly secured prior to each
use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 2 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
LATCH

For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-18)
and “Child restraints” (P. 1-21) before install-
ing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) use
the vehicle's seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-
facing child restraint using the LATCH
system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.

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. For additional infor-
mation, see “Installing top tether strap”
(P. 1-33). Do not install child restraints that
require the use of a top tether strap in

LRS2995

Forward-facing webbing-mounted –

step 2

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seating positions that do not have a top
tether anchor.

3. The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the vehicle seatback.

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 re-
straint is removed.

For additional infor-

mation, see “Head restraints/headrests”
(P. 1-5) for head restraint/headrest ad-
justment information.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and
it is interfering with the proper child re-
straint fit, try another seating position or
a different child restraint.

4. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your knee to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of
the anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer's instructions to re-
move any slack.

LRS2994

Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

LRS0671

Forward-facing – step 4

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6. 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 LATCH attachment
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 LATCH attachment
holds the restraint in place. If the re-
straint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
attachment as necessary, or put the re-
straint 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.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1
through 6.

Installing top tether strap

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments.

First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard posi-
tions only).

WRS0697

Forward-facing – step 6

LRS3412

Rear seats

䊊

1

Top tether strap

䊊

2

Anchor point

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Rear bench seat

OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest

and store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the head restraint/headrest
when the child restraint is removed. For
additional

information,

see

“Head

restraints/headrests” (P. 1-5).

2. Position the top tether strap as shown.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point as shown.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
move any slack.

If you have any questions when install-
ing a top tether strap, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used to attach adult seat
belts, or other items or equipment 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.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Auto-
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be
used when installing a child restraint.
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 pas-
senger air bag. For additional informa-
tion, see “Front passenger air bag and
status light” (P. 1-54).

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Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-18)
and “Child restraints” (P. 1-21) before install-
ing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) use
the vehicle's seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-
facing child restraint using the vehicle seat
belt in the rear seats or in the front passen-
ger seat:

1.

If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-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 manu-
facturer’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback.

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 re-
straint is removed.

For additional infor-

mation, see “Head restraints/headrests”
(P. 1-5) for head restraint/headrest ad-
justment,

removal

and

installation

information.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and
it is interfering with the proper child re-
straint fit, try another seating position or
a different child restraint.

WRS0699

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –

step 1

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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 re-
straint manufacturer’s instructions 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 (rear seat installa-
tion only). For additional information, see
“Installing top tether strap” (P. 1-38).

Do not install child restraints that require
the use of a top tether strap in seating
positions that do not have a top tether
anchor.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-
tractor is in the Automatic Locking Re-
tractor

(ALR)

mode

(child

restraint

mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt
is fully retracted.

WRS0680

Forward-facing – step 3

LRS0667

Forward-facing – step 4

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