Rear facing child seat

Haboob · 03-14-2013, 01:20 PM

It (the Owner's Manual) says that it's a pattern sensor, so it should be able to recognize that there's a child restraint in there:

Quote:

The occupant classification sensor (pattern
sensor) is in the front passenger seat cushion
and is designed to detect an occupant and
objects on the seat. For example, if a child is in
the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag
System is designed to turn the passenger air
bag OFF in accordance with the regulations.
Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in
the regulations is on the seat, the occupant
classification sensor can detect it and cause the
air bag to turn OFF

And it also says,

Quote:

Infants
Infants up to at least one year old should be
placed in a rear facing child restraint. 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

But it is ultimately up to you.

kenchan · 03-14-2013, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

Infants
Infants up to at least one year old should be
placed in a rear facing child restraint. 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

hummm! i never considered putting my kids in the car before they were at least 40lbs, but heck, that pretty much sums it up if that's from the official nissan 370z owner's manual.

cossie1600 · 03-14-2013, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

It (the Owner's Manual) says that it's a pattern sensor, so it should be able to recognize that there's a child restraint in there:

And it also says,

But it is ultimately up to you.

I saw it, but the question is WHY? I guess the extra tether point in the back adds as an extra support for the top of the car seat. Outside of that, I can't find anything else.

cossie1600 · 03-14-2013, 01:50 PM

I am not for it either, but it beats buying a beater that is possibly less safe than my newer car.

I am trying to convince my wife to let me trade my car in for a TTS, but she won't do it.

kenchan · 03-14-2013, 02:11 PM

honda fits are the way to go... (dats you keep your z and get the fit).

TheGreatOne · 03-14-2013, 02:19 PM

I wish I had that problem,

No car seats allowed period in 2 seater cars in Canada.

That would solve my problem, I basically have a 3rd car only to drive this little guy to daycare which to me also seems like a waste

cossie1600 · 03-14-2013, 06:12 PM

Most states have an exception to two seaters. I read Nissan doesn't allow rear facing, I am just more curious as to why since it mounts virtually the same way as the front facing with the exception of an extra tethering spot.

Jasonle · 03-14-2013, 07:46 PM

is your baby chuckie? lol. God that movie gave me nightmares lol.

cossie1600 · 03-15-2013, 12:18 AM

I did a short test drive tonight. The airbag was OFF the entire time. It didn't go off accelerating, braking or turning. There is more than enough space between the dash and the rear facing car seat. The seatbelt held tight and there is a lock on it to lock it in its place. Of course this was done with an infant seat, I have to see how it will do with the convertible seat as I think they are longer and taller.

I should also mention the steep pitch on the seat will require some leveling to get the seat to work properly. The infant seat sits properly on the flat part of the passenger seat.

As I said, this is not recommended, but it seems to work okay in a pinch.

03-14-2013, 02:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
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03-14-2013, 07:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
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03-15-2013, 12:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	I did a short test drive tonight. The airbag was OFF the entire time. It didn't go off accelerating, braking or turning. There is more than enough space between the dash and the rear facing car seat. The seatbelt held tight and there is a lock on it to lock it in its place. Of course this was done with an infant seat, I have to see how it will do with the convertible seat as I think they are longer and taller. I should also mention the steep pitch on the seat will require some leveling to get the seat to work properly. The infant seat sits properly on the flat part of the passenger seat. As I said, this is not recommended, but it seems to work okay in a pinch. Haboob likes this.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Most states have an exception to two seaters. I read Nissan doesn't allow rear facing, I am just more curious as to why since it mounts virtually the same way as the front facing with the exception of an extra tethering spot.