lock INFINITI QX 2011 User Guide

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with adjustable headrests.
Indicates the seating position is
equipped with an adjustable or removable
headrest.
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped
with a head restraint or adjustable headrest.
Components
1. Adjustable headrest (if so equipped)
2. Adjustment notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
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To raise the headrest, pull it up to the lock
position.To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the headrest down.Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the
headrests.
1. Pull the headrest up to the highest posi-
tion (adjustable headrest only).
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the headrest from the seat.
4. Store the headrest properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.
5. Install and properly adjust the headrest (adjustable headrest only) before an oc-
cupant uses the seating position.
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Install
1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes inthe seat. Make sure that the headrest is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
the adjustment notch must be installed in
the hole with the lock knob
1.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position (ad-
justable headrest only).
HEADREST (2nd row center seat)
Removal and attachment
To remove the headrest, push and hold the lock
knob
1and pull the headrest up.
If the headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Reinstall the headrest when the headrest
does not need to be removed.
To attach the headrest, push and hold the lock
knob
1and insert the headrest stalks into the
holes.
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Front seats
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2nd row seat
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CAUTION
When folding the 2nd row seat for maximum
cargo hauling, be sure that cargo does not con-
tact the center console of the captain’s seat (if
so equipped) to avoid possible damage to the
console.
Stowing 2nd and 3rd row seats
To stow 2nd and 3rd row seats for maximum
cargo capacity:
Manual Operation:
1. Pull lever A or B located on the 2nd rowseat. The seatback folds down and the
seat base will tip forward. See “Entry to
3rd row seat” earlier in this section.
Power Operation:
1. Push and hold the corresponding switchlocated on the instrument panel below the
audio system. The seatback will fold down
and tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd row
seat” earlier in this section. 2. Push the folded seat down until it locks in
position. 3. Fold the 3rd row seat flat using the
switches located in the cargo area. See
“Power folding” earlier in this section.
4. Return 3rd row seats to seating positions by raising the 3rd row seatbacks to an
upright position using the switches. Make
sure the seatback is locked in position.
See “Power folding” earlier in this sec-
tion.
5. Return the 2nd row seat to a seating position by raising the 2nd row seatbacks
to an upright position. Make sure the
seatback is locked in position.
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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WARNING
●Every person who drives or rides in this ve-
hicle should use a seat belt at all times.
● 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 inju-
ries. 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 up-
right. Always sit well back in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt
properly.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this section.)
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
●The retractor is designed to lock during a
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion permits the belt to move, and al-
lows you some freedom of movement in
the seat. ●
If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its
fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt
and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt
out of the retractor.
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3. Position the lap belt portionlow and snug
on the hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure
the shoulder belt is routed over your
shoulder and across your chest.
The three-point type seat belts have two modes
of operation:
●Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to
allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat
belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for
child restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional
information, see “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in
this section.
The ALR mode should be used only for child
restraint installation. During normal seat belt
use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be
activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain that
seatbacks are completely secured in the
latched position. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on
the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat
belt movement by two separate methods:
●
When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
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To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows:
●Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check
or if you have any question about seat belt
operation, see an INFINITI retailer.
Center of 2nd row seat (if so
equipped)
Selecting correct set of seat belts :
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the
CENTER mark
A. The center seat belt tongue
can be fastened onlyinto the center seat belt
buckle.
3rd row center seat belt
The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector
tongue
1and a seat belt tongue2. Both the
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt opera-
tion.
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Storing 3rd row seat belt buckles
Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in
the storage of the seat cushion to avoid drop-
ping it under the seat cushion.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (for
front seats and 2nd row seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
“PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in
this section.)
To adjust, push the button
A, and then move
the shoulder belt anchor to the desired posi-
tion, so that the belt passes over the center of
the shoulder. The belt should be away from
your face and neck, but not falling off of your
shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock
the shoulder belt anchor into position.
WARNING
● After adjustment, release the adjustment
button and try to move the shoulder belt
anchor up and down to make sure it is se-
curely fixed in position.
● The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. Failure
to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible
with the installed seat belts is available that
can be purchased. The extender adds approxi-
mately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be
used for either the driver or front passenger
seating position. See an INFINITI retailer for
assistance with purchasing an extender if an
extender is required.
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5. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1
through 4.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
●The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when
installing a child restraint. Failure to use the
ALR mode will result in the child restraint not
being properly secured. The restraint could
tip over or be loose and cause injury to a
child in a sudden stop or collision. ●
When installing a child restraint system in
the 3rd center position, both the center seat
belt connector tongue and buckle tongue
must be secured. See “Attaching 3rd row
center seat belt” earlier in this section.
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Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“CHILD SAFETY” earlier in this section and
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section be-
fore installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear
seats:
1.Child restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat. Position
the child restraint on the seat. Always
follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions. 2. 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 manu-
facturer’s instructions for belt routing. 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt re-
tractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac-
tor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It
reverts to the Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully
retracted.
Rear-facing — step 1
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Rear-facing — step 2
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Rear-facing — step 3
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