seat adjustment INFINITI EX 2012 Owners Manual

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GUID-9A857634-92CF-4F7D-BCEB-B42451D73ADA
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WARNING
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be danger-
ous. 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 in the seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See
“Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.
. After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
. Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls. Unat-
tended children could become involved
in serious accidents.
. The seatback should not be reclined
further than necessary for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seat back is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
SEATS

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Center console switch:GUID-4D508F5D-FA8E-49D6-A9E2-6F8E76C17033
SSS0830
Manual foldingGUID-EB52B528-82B6-47A8-AC67-01FCCBCACAB9
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other vehi-
cle safety systems. They may provide addi-
tional protection against injury in certain
rear end collisions. Adjust the head re-
straints properly, as specified in this sec-
tion. Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat. Do not attach anything
to the head restraint stalks or remove the
head restraint. Do not use the seat if the
head restraint has been removed. If the
head restraint was removed, reinstall and
properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position. Failure
to follow these instructions can reduce the
effectiveness of the head restraints. This
may increase the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision.

SSS1013
The illustration shows the seating posi-
tions equipped with head restraints. The
head restraints are adjustable.
Indicates the seating position is
equipped with a head restraint.
SSS0992
ComponentsGUID-31E01E3B-6950-4D1F-A175-E1E7090970EE
SSS0997
AdjustmentGUID-9419019A-7D7D-419E-9CB9-FA06547300BD

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WARNING
The adjustable headrests supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
headrests properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after some-
one else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the adjustable headrest stalks
or remove the adjustable headrests. Do not
use the seat if the adjustable headrests
have been removed. If the headrest was
removed, re-install and properly adjust the
headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position. Failure to follow these
instructions can reduce the effectiveness of
the adjustable headrests. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
SSS1014
The illustration shows the seating posi-
tions equipped with adjustable headrests.
The headrests are adjustable.
Indicates the seating position is
equipped with an adjustable headrest.
SSS0992
ComponentsGUID-38520744-3F62-4F05-BB01-0ED710C237AF

SSS0997
AdjustmentGUID-F9C077EF-FE75-4355-8D40-6D492E0D58E2
SSS0993
To raise the headrest, pull it up.
SSS0994
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the headrest down.
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Shoulder belt height adjustment
(for front seats)
GUID-23A7A0D7-8B4E-44F4-AC03-87AE8E8AAB03
WARNING
. After adjustment, release the adjustment
button and try to move the shoulder belt
anchor up and down to make sure it is
securely fixed in position.
. The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
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Rear center seat beltGUID-F71B588D-3EC7-4673-824D-5D114C4DEE22

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Forward-facing web-mounted —step 2
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. See “Installing top
tether strap” in this section. 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.
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Forward-facing rigid-mounted —step 3
3. The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seat-
back.
If necessary, adjust or remove the
headrest to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the headrest is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the headrest when the child
restraint is removed. See“Adjustable
headrest” earlier in this section for
headrest adjustment information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or headrest
and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating
position or a different child restraint.

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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —
step 1
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and“Child restraints” sec-
tions before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a forward-
facing child restraint using the vehicle seat
belt in the rear seats or in the front
passenger 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 man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seat-
back.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint or headrest to obtain the
correct child restraint fit. If the head
restraint or headrest is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall
the head restraint or headrest when
the child restraint is removed. See
“Head restraints” earlier in this section
or “Adjustable headrest” earlier in this
section for head restraint or headrest
adjustment, removal and installation
information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or headrest
and it is interfering with the proper
child restraint fit, try another seating
position or a different child restraint.
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Forward-facing —step 3
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
restraint 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). See “Installing top tether
strap”. 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.

WARNING
.If the cargo cover contacts the top tether
strap when it is attached to the top
tether anchor, remove the cargo cover
from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo
floor below its attachment location. If
the cargo cover is not removed, it may
damage the top tether strap during a
collision. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the child
restraint top tether strap is damaged.
. Do not allow cargo to contact the top
tether strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor. Properly secure the
cargo so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not properly
secured or cargo that contacts the top
tether strap may damage the top tether
strap during a collision. Your child could
be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.
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First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard seat-
ing positions only) or the seat belt, as
applicable.
1. If necessary, raise or remove the head-
rest to position the top tether strap
over the top of the seatback. If the
headrest is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
headrest when the child restraint is
removed. See “Adjustable headrest”
earlier in this section for headrest
adjustment, removal and installation
information. 2. Secure the top tether strap to the tether
anchor point on the back of seatback
behind the child restraint.
If necessary, raise or remove the head-
rest to position the top tether strap
over the top of the seatback. If the
headrest is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
headrest when the child restraint is
removed. See “Adjustable headrest” for
headrest adjustment, removal and in-
stallation information.
3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint installation procedure steps in this
section before tightening the tether
strap.
If you have any questions when installing
a top tether strap, consult your INFINITI
retailer for details.
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LRS0464
.If the booster seat is compatible with
your vehicle, place your child in the
booster seat and check the various
adjustments to be sure the booster
seat is compatible with your child.
Always follow all recommended proce-
dures.
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 vehicle is
being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to
booster seat installation in the rear seats
or the front passenger seat.
Booster seat installationGUID-827C38DF-0EEF-4E3D-9BC3-066A8443028A
CAUTION
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when using a
booster seat with the seat belts.
Refer to all warnings and cautions in the
“Child safety” earlier in this section, “Child
restraints” earlier in this section and
“Booster seats” earlier in this section
before installing a booster seat.
Follow these steps to install a booster seat
in the rear seat or in the front passenger
seat:
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1. If you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, move the seat to the rear-
most position.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a forward-facing direc-
tion. Always follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
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