Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear-facing child restraint. This position helps provide the support infants need while their bodies are still developing and should be used for the appropriate age and size range.

NISSAN recommends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These standards are intended to help ensure that the restraint is designed and tested for safe use when installed correctly.

You should choose a child restraint that fits your Nissan Murano and always follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. The restraint should be compatible with the selected seating position, and it should be secured exactly as described by the manufacturer.

Small children

Children who are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs. (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing child restraint for as long as possible, up to the height or weight limit specified by the child restraint manufacturer. Children who outgrow 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. Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations before changing to a different type of restraint.

NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Select a child restraint that fits the Nissan Murano seating position where it will be used, and follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully for installation, belt routing, harness adjustment, and daily 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. The harness should be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and should continue to provide a secure fit until the child is ready for the next restraint stage.

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 help obtain proper seat belt fit. For the seat belt to fit correctly in the Nissan Murano, the booster seat should raise the child so the shoulder belt lies across the chest and the upper, 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 across the abdomen, so the belt can better match the child's body size and seating position.

A booster seat can only be used in seating positions equipped with a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat correctly and must have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. In the Nissan Murano, the booster seat is intended to help raise the child so the lap/shoulder belt sits in the proper position for the child's body size. Once the child has grown enough that the shoulder belt no longer rests on or near the face and neck, and the lap belt can be positioned properly across the lower hips or upper thighs, the child may be able to use the vehicle seat belt without the booster seat.

A booster seat should continue to be used until the child can pass the seat belt fit test below. Each question should be considered with the child sitting normally in the selected seating position, not stretching, leaning, or changing posture just to make the belt appear to fit:

• Are the child's back and hips resting against the vehicle seatback?
• Is the child able to sit upright without slouching or sliding forward?
• Do the child's knees bend easily over the front edge of the seat with the feet flat on the floor?
• Can the child safely wear the seat belt, with the lap belt low and snug across the hips and the shoulder belt routed across the mid-chest and shoulder?
• Is the child able to use the properly adjusted head restraint/headrest in that seating position?
• Will the child be able to stay in the correct seated position for the entire ride, including during turns, braking, and longer trips?

If you answered no to any of these questions, the child should remain in a booster seat and use a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should keep the belt positioned correctly without allowing the shoulder belt to cross the neck or face and without letting the lap belt ride up onto the abdomen.

NOTE: Laws in some communities may follow different guidelines. Check local and state regulations before traveling to confirm that your child is using the correct restraint system for age, height, weight, and seating position.

WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat, and do not allow a child to ride in the cargo area of the Nissan Murano. In a sudden stop or collision, a child who is not properly seated and restrained could be seriously injured or killed.