INFINITI QX80 2021 Owner's Guide

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FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch for
a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” (P.3-40)
for the seat position memory function.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damages.
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Forward and backward:
Moving the switch
forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to
the desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch
backward until
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different sizes
for added comfort and to help obtain proper
seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt
usage” (P.1-18).) Also, the seatback can be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
the P (Park) position.

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Seat lifter:
1. Pull up or push down the adjustingswitch to adjust the seat height until
the desired position is achieved.
2. Tilt up or down the adjusting switch to adjust the front angle of the seat until
the desired position is achieved (for
driver’s seat).
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Lumbar support:
The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the occupants.
Push the front or back end of the switch to
adjust the seatback lumbar area.
2ND ROW SEATS
WARNING
.Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in ser-
ious injury in an accident or sudden
stop.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
. Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
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Captain’s seat
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Bench seat
Reclining
Pull the reclining leverand position the
seatback at the desired angle. Release the
reclining lever after positioning the seat at
the desired angle.
To return the seatback, pull the lever.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different sizes
to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-18).)
The seatback may also be reclined to allow
occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat belt properly. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” (P.1-18). .
After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
Entry to 3rd row seat
CAUTION
.Do not drive with the 2nd row seat
tipped up.
. Be careful not to allow the 2nd row
seat to pinch, hit any part of your
body or other people when operating
the 2nd row seat. Make sure the seat
path is clear of all objects before
moving the seat.
The 2nd row seat can be tipped forward for
easy entry to or exit from the 3rd row seat.

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For manual type:
To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever
orlocated on the 2nd row seat and fold the
seatback forwardat an angle over the
seat base. Then lift up the seat base and tip
the 2nd row seat forward
. This will release
the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.
To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever
orand fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward.
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For remote release type (if so equipped):
Push and hold the switch located on the
instrument panel. The seatback will fold
down and tip forward.
The lower corner of the seat base will lift and
the 2nd row seat will tip forward.
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3RD ROW SEATS
The 3rd row power folding seat controls are
located behind the 2nd row seat (both the
driver’s and passenger’s side) on the 3rd row
cup holder console
. There are also controls
located on the rear quarter trim panel behind
the 3rd row seats (passenger’s side)
.
Before operating the 3rd row seats:
. Make sure the 2nd row seatback is not
reclined.
. Lower the 3rd row head restraint to the
full down position.
. Disconnect and secure the center seat
belt and tongues into the retractor base.
See “3rd row center seat belt” (P.1-25). — Always reconnect the center seat belt
when the seat is returned to the
upright position
. Make sure that there are no objects on
the seatback cushion.
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Power reclining
Push and hold the rear side of the switchbeside the 3rd row cup holders until the
desired seatback angle (up to 20 degrees) is
obtained. To move the seatback forward
again, push and hold the front side of the
switch
until the desired angle is obtained.
WARNING
. After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not

be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat belt properly. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” (P.1-18).
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Power folding
Push and hold the front side of the switchlocated on the passenger side of the cargo
room. The corresponding seatback (R: right
side, L: left side) will be folded down
automatically. Push and hold the rear side of the switch
.
The seatback will be returned automatically.
The seatback will rise up while holding the
switch.
NOTE:
Operating the power folding seats can
discharge the vehicle battery if the vehicle
is not running.
CAUTION
When operating the rear power seat-
back return, make sure that the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P
(Park) position.
WARNING
. Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in ser-
ious injury in an accident or sudden
stop.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
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secured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
. Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
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Front seats
ARMREST (if so equipped)
Front seats
The console box lid can be used as an
armrest.
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2nd row seat
2nd row seat
Pull and draw the armrest forward until it is
horizontal.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
.Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seats when
they are in the fold-down position. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas without proper restraints are
more likely to be seriously injured or

killed.
. Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
. Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any cargo is on the rear seats.
. Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an
accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been
removed for any reason.
. If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or
an accident.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
. Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
. When folding the bench seat seat-
back down for maximum storage,
make sure the seat base is in the
latched position by rocking the seat
base. If the seat base is not properly
secured, cargo stored on top of a
folded seatback may become a pro-
jectile causing personal injury or
vehicle damage.
CAUTION
.When folding the 2nd row seat for
maximum cargo hauling, be sure that
cargo does not contact the center
console of the captain’s seat (if so
equipped) to avoid possible damage
to the console.
. When folding or returning the seat(s)
to the upright position, to avoid
injury to yourself and others:
— Make sure that the seat path is clear before moving the seat.
— Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in
the seat.
Stowing 2nd and 3rd row seats
To stow 2nd and 3rd row seats for maximum
cargo capacity:
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Manual Operation:
1. Pull lever located on the 2nd row seat.The seatback folds down and the seat
base will tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd
row seat” (P.1-6).
Power Operation:
1. Push and hold the corresponding switch located on the instrument panel below
the audio system. The seatback will fold
down and tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd
row seat” (P.1-6).
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2. Push the folded seat down until it locksin position.
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3. Fold the 3rd row seat flat using the switches located in the cargo area. See
“Power folding ” (P.1-9).
4. Return 3rd row seats to seating posi- tions by raising the 3rd row seatbacks to
an upright position using the switches.
Make sure the seatback is locked in
position. See “Power folding ” (P.1-9).
5. Return the 2nd row seat to a seating position by raising the 2nd row seat-
backs to an upright position. Make sure
the seatback is locked in position.

CAUTION
When folding the 2nd row seat for
maximum cargo hauling, be sure that
cargo does not contact the center con-
sole of the captain’s seat (if so equipped)
to avoid possible damage to the console.
WARNING
Head restraint/headrest supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against
injury in certain rear end collisions.
Adjustable head restraints/headrests
must be adjusted properly, as specified
in this section. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint/
headrest stalks or remove the head
restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat
if the head restraint/headrest has been
removed. If the head restraint/headrest
was removed, reinstall and properly
adjust the head restraint/headrest be-
fore an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion. Failure to follow these instructions
can reduce the effectiveness of the head
restraint/headrest. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS