belt INFINITI QX 2011 Owner's Guide

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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WARNING
●Always fasten the connector tongue and the
seat belt in the order shown.
● Always make sure both the connector
tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured
when using the seat belt or installing a child
restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child
restraint with only the seat belt tongue at-
tached. This could result in serious personal
injury in case of an accident or a sudden
stop. Stowing 3rd row center seat belt :
When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd
center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed
position.
1. Hold the connector tongue1so that the
seat belt does not retract suddenly when
the tongue is released from the connector
buckle. Release the connector tongue by
inserting a suitable tool such as key
A
into the connector buckle.
2. Store the seat belt tongue into the tongue holder
Bfirst2.
3. Store the connector tongue into the re- tractor base
3.
WARNING
Do not unfasten the 3rd center seat belt con-
nector except when folding down the 3rd seat.
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Attaching 3rd row center seat belt :
Always be sure the 3rd center seat belt connec-
tor tongue and connector buckle are attached.
Disconnect only when folding down the 3rd row
seat.
To connect the buckle:
1. Pull out the connector tongue from theretractor base
1.
2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the tongue holder
B2.
3. Pull the seat belt and fasten the connector buckle until it clicks
3.
The center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle are identified by theandmark.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the 3rd center seat belt
connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belts” earlier in this section.
WARNING
●When attaching the 3rd center seat belt con-
nector, be certain that the seatbacks are
completely secured in the latched position
and the 3rd center seat belt connector is
completely secured.
● If the 3rd center seat belt connector and the
seatbacks are not secured in the correct po-
sition, serious personal injury may result in
an accident or sudden stop.
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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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WARNING
●Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made by
the same company which made the original
equipment seat belts, should be used with
the INFINITI seat belts.
● Adults and children who can use the stan-
dard seat belt should not use an extender.
Such unnecessary use could result in seri-
ous personal injury in the event of an
accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install child
restraints. If the child restraint is not se-
cured properly, the child could be seriously
injured in a collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild
soap solution or any solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then,
wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to
dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts
to retract until they are completely dry.
● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of
the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide
with a clean, dry cloth.
● Periodically check to see that the seat belt
and the metal components such as buckles,
tongues, retractors, flexible wires and an-
chors work properly. If loose parts, deterio-
ration, cuts or other damage on the webbing
is found, the entire seat belt assembly
should be replaced. Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available
from many other sources, including doctors,
teachers, government traffic safety offices, and
community organizations. Every child is differ-
ent, so be sure to learn the best way to trans-
port your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
●
Rear-facing child restraint
● Forward-facing child restraint
● Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year and
less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in
rear-facing child restraints. Forward-facing child
restraints are available for children who out-
grow rear-facing child restraints and are at least
1 year old. Booster seats are used to help
position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child
who can no longer use a forward-facing child
restraint.
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WARNING
Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them prop-
erly. The shoulder belt may come too close to
the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over
their small hip bones. In an accident, an im-
properly fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
tories require the use of approved child re-
straints for infants and small children. See
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle
by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and
Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle
seat belt. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this
section for more information.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens and chil-
dren be restrained in the rear seat. Studies show
that children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your ve-
hicle has a supplemental restraint system (Air
bag system) for the front passenger. See
“SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” later in
this section.
INFANTS
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rear-facing child restraint. INFINITI
recommends that infants be placed in child
restraints that comply with Federal Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for in-
stallation and use.
SMALL CHILDREN
Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-
facing child restraint as long as possible up to
the height or weight limit of the child restraint.
Forward-facing child restraints are available for
children who outgrow rear-facing child re-
straints and are at least 1 year old. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommendations.
INFINITI recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
LARGER CHILDREN
Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided. The seat belt may not
fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be
used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the
shoulder belt fits close to the face or neck or if
the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the
abdomen. The booster seat should raise the
child so that the shoulder belt is properly
positioned across the top, middle portion of the
shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A
booster seat can only be used in seating posi-
tions that have a three-point type seat belt. The
booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once
the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no
longer on or near the face and neck, use the
shoulder belt without the booster seat.
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WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and
do not allow a child in the cargo area. The child
could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden
stop or collision.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
●Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use and installation of child
restraints could result in serious injury or
death of a child or other passengers in a
sudden stop or collision:
– The child restraint must be used and in- stalled properly. Always follow all of the
child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for installation and use.
– Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the strongest adult
cannot resist the forces of a collision.
– Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another passenger.
– INFINITI recommends that all child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. Stud-
ies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than
in the front seat. If you must install a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, see “FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-
STRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS” later in this section.
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– Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air BagSystem, never install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat. An inflating air
bag could seriously injure or kill a child. A
rear-facing child restraint must only be
used in the rear seat.
– Be sure to purchase a child restraint that will fit the child and vehicle. Some child
restraints may not fit properly in your
vehicle.
– Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand loads from child re-
straints that are properly fitted.
– Never use the anchor points for adult seat belts or harnesses.
– A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger
seat.
– Keep seatbacks as upright as possible af- ter fitting the child restraint.
– Infants and children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint
while in the vehicle. ●
When the child restraint is not in use, keep it
secured with the LATCH system or a seat
belt. In a sudden stop or collision, loose ob-
jects can injure occupants or damage the
vehicle.
CAUTION
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become
very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing a child in the child restraint.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint anchor system, referred to as the
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system. Some child restraints include rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be con-
nected to these anchors.
For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren System (LATCH)” later in this section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
infants and small children of various sizes.
When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind:
●
Choose only a restraint with a label certify-
ing that it complies with Federal Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to
be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system.
● If the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the child restraint is compatible with
your child. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territo-
ries require that infants and small children be
restrained in an approved child restraint at all
times while the vehicle is being operated. Cana-
dian law requires the top tether strap on
forward-facing child restraints be secured to the
designated anchor point on the vehicle.
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LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR
CHILDREN SYSTEM (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with the LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system com-
patible child restraints. This system may also
be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compat-
ible system. With this system, you do not have
to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint.The LATCH anchor points are provided to install
child restraints in the following positions only:
●
2nd row captain’s seats (if so equipped)
● 2nd row bench seat outboard positions only
(if so equipped)
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use and installation of child re-
straints could result in serious injury or death
of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop
or collision:
− Attach LATCH system compatible child re- straints only at the locations shown in the
illustration.
− Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH lower
anchors. The child restraint will not be se-
cured properly.
− Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to
make sure there are no obstructions over the
anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat
cushion material. The child restraint will not
be secured properly if the lower anchors are
obstructed.
LATCH system lower anchor locations - captain’s seats
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LATCH lower anchor location
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the
seat cushion near the seatback. A label is
attached to the seatback to help you locate the
LATCH anchors.
Installing child restraint LATCH lower
anchor attachments
LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this
system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat
belt to secure the child restraint. Check your
child restraint for a label stating that it is
compatible with LATCH. This information may
also be in the instructions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer.
LATCH lower anchor location
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