Britax Marathon and Nissan Altima

[Austin 24]

We are looking at purchasing a 2008 Nissan Altima. I went to the Nissan website and downloaded the Snug Fit Child Safety Seat Fit Guide (link below)
Our Britax was listed as being ok for rear facing but not ok for front facing. I have contacted Nissan about this but they directed me to the manufacturer even though I said THEY had put together this guide with their 'experts' I do not want to assume that they just did not check the seat front facing in the car and that is why it is not checked off. We checked the seat rear facing at the dealer and it seemed fine. We didn't even think to check it front facing as we assumed it would work. I will be going to the dealer to check it front facing but I am a little worried now that if their experts cannot recommend the seat front-facing then maybe we should be looking at a different vehicle. Has anyone seen this guide or own a 2007 or 2008 Altima with a Britax Marathon seat? Any help would be appreciated

	Britax - Click for more info Britax International has been producing reliable child safety products for over 30 years. Not only does Britax have decades of experience creating car seats and other children's safety equipment, Britax has a long standing reputation as an industry leader and innovator. Britax International is headquartered in the United Kingdom, but Britax car seats are designed and manufactured at facilities in Germany, Austria, and the United States. In the summer of 2002, Britax strengthened their commitment to creating the safest car seats with the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art crash testing facility in North Carolina. Britax car seats have a reputation around the world for being some of the safest, most reliable, and best designed child safety seats ever made.

	Rear Facing Car Seats A rear-facing seat is one in which the infant faces the back of the car. Always install a rear-facing seat in the back seat of your car. This is the safest position for an infant. NEVER place a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a vehicle with passenger airbags.

	Britax Marathon - Click for more info Increasing the time a child can safely stay in their convertible car seat is a big issue and Britax engineers have come through in a big way with the introduction of the Britax Marathon with LATCH. A LATCH Compatible Convertible Child Seat, the Britax Marathon can be used rear facing 5 to 33 pounds and forward facing from 20 to 65 pounds. Compare the numbers and you will see it is hard to find a seat with these weight limits that is safe and functional.

[Austin 24]

Here is the link from Nissan's website
Nissan Canada - Owners