headrest INFINITI QX 2011 Owners Manual

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats.............................................1-2
Front seats .....................................1-2
2nd row seats ..................................1-4
3rd row seats ...................................1-6
Head restraints ................................ 1-8
Headrest ...................................... 1-12
Headrest (2nd row center seat) ..................1-15
Armrest (if so equipped) ........................ 1-16
Flexible seating ................................ 1-16
Seat belts ........................................ 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-18
Pregnant women ............................... 1-21
Injured persons ................................ 1-21
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function
(if so equipped for front seats) ..................1-21
Three-point type seat belt ......................1-22
Seat belt extenders ............................. 1-27
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-28
Child safety ...................................... 1-28
Infants ....................................... 1-29
Small children ................................ 1-29
Larger children ................................ 1-29
Child restraints .................................. 1-30
Precautions on child restraints .................1-30Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH)
............................... 1-32
Top tether strap child restraint .................1-34
Rear-facing Child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................... 1-35
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts .................................. 1-37
Forward-facing Child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................. 1-40
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ........................... 1-42
Installing top tether strap (2nd row
captain’s seats or 2nd row bench seat) .........1-46
Installing top tether strap
(3rd row bench seat) .......................... 1-46
Booster seats ................................. 1-47
Supplemental restraint system ....................1-50
Precautions

on supplemental restraint
system ....................................... 1-50
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) ................................... 1-55
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag systems ..................1-60

●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.
For manual type :
To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever
Aor
Blocated on the 2nd row seat and fold the
seatback forward
1at an angle over the seat
base. Then lift up the seat base and tip the 2nd
row seat forward
2. This will release the back
of the seat so it may be tipped forward.
To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever
AorB
and fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward. For remote release type (if so equipped) :
Push and hold the switch located on the instru-
ment 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.
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
1. There are also controls
located on the rear quarter trim panel behind
the 3rd row seats (passenger’s side)
2.
Before operating the 3rd row seats:
● Make sure the 2nd row seatback is not
reclined.
● Lower the 3rd row headrest to the full down
position.
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Front-seat Active Head Restraint
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-
ing the force that the seatback receives from
the occupant in a rear-end collision. The move-
ment of the head restraint helps support the
occupant’s head by reducing its backward
movement and helping absorb some of the
forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for colli-
sions at low to medium speeds in which it is
said that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described earlier in this section.
HEADREST
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 prop-
erly, as specified in this section. Check the ad-
justment after someone 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 re-
moved, reinstall and properly adjust the head-
rest before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion. 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.
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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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ARMREST (if so equipped)
Front seats
The console box lid can be used as an armrest.
Slide the box lid forward or backward to the
desired position (if so equipped).
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 rid-
ing 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 ve-
hicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
● Do not fold down the rear seats when occu-
pants are in the rear seat area or any cargo is
on the rear seats. ●
Head restraints and headrests (except for
2nd row center seat) should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant pro-
tection 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 passen-
gers or damage to the vehicle in case of sud-
den braking or an accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the upright
position, be certain they are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be in-
jured 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 collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.WARNING
● 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 be- fore moving the seat.
– Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat.
● When folding the bench seat seatback 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 seat-
back may become a projectile causing per-
sonal injury or vehicle damage.
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7. Check to make sure that the child re-straint is properly secured prior to each
use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 1 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-
straint mode) is canceled.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” sections before
installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions. 2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-
ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment 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.
3.The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback.
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 re-
moved. See “Adjustable head restraint or
headrest” in this section for head restraint
or headrest adjustment information.
Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2
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Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 3
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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.
4. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing-mounted attachments, remove
any additional slack from the anchor at-
tachments. Press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
with your knee to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback while tighten-
ing the webbing of the anchor attach-
ments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack. 6. After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the child
restraint near the LATCH attachment path.
The child restraint should not move more
than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try
to tug it forward and check to see if the
LATCH attachment holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the LATCH attachment as neces-
sary, or put the restraint in another seat
and test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.
Forward-facing — step 4
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Forward-facing — step 6
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7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1
through 6.
FORWARD-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. Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” sections 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 in-
fants must be used in the rear-facing direc-
tion and, therefore, must not be used in the
front seat. 2. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback.
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 re-
moved. See “HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in
this section or “HEADREST” earlier in this
section for head restraint or headrest ad-
justment, removal and installation informa-
tion.
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.
Forward-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1
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