belt INFINITI QX 2013 Owner's Manual

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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the head restraint down.
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Removal (3rd row seats)
Use the following procedure to remove the
head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highestposition.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the
vehicle.
5. Install and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.
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Install (3rd row seats)
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the
holes in the seat. Make sure that the
head restraint 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 head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating
position.
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Front-seat Active Head Restraint
The Active Head Restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback re-
ceives from the occupant in a rear-end
collision. The movement 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
collisions 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 colli-
sion, the head restraints return to their
original position.
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly
as described earlier in this section.
HEADREST
WARNING
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 adjust-
ment after someone else uses the seat. Do
not attach anything to the headrest stalks
or remove the headrests. Do not use the
seat if the headrests have been removed. If
the headrest was removed, reinstall and
properly adjust the headrest before an
occupant uses the seating position. Failure
to follow these instructions can reduce the
effectiveness of the headrests. This may
increase the risk of serious injury or death
in a collision.

JVR0202X
The illustration shows the seating posi-
tions equipped with headrests.
Indicates the seating position is
equipped with a removable headrest.
+ Indicates the seating position is not
equipped with a head restraint or head-
rest.
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Components (2nd row center seat)
(if so equipped)
1. Headrest
2. Notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
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Removal and attachment (2nd row
center seat) (if so equipped)
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 before
an occupant uses the seating position.
To attach the headrest, push and hold the
lock knob
*1and insert the headrest
stalks into the holes.
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Front seats
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).
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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 significant
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 posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent 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.
. 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 seatback may become a
projectile 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 con-
sole 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” earlier in this section.
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” earlier in this
section.
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2. Push the folded seat down until it locks
in position.
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3. Fold the 3rd row seat flat using theswitches located in the cargo area. See
“Power folding ”earlier in this section.
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”
earlier in this section.
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 console of the captain’s
seat (if so equipped) to avoid possible
damage to the console.
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, and you are sitting upright and
well back in your seat with both feet on the
floor, your chances of being injured or
killed in an accident and/or the severity of
injury may be greatly reduced. INFINITI
strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you
drive, even if your seating position in-
cludes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be
worn at all times when a vehicle is being
driven.
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WARNING
. Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly re-
strained in the rear seat and, if appro-
priate, in a child restraint.
. The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the chance
or severity of injury in an accident.
Serious injury or death can occur if the
seat belt is not worn properly.
. Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never
put the belt behind your back, under
your arm or across your neck. The belt
should be away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
. Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could
increase the risk of internal injuries in an
accident.
. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.

.Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effec-
tiveness.
. Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
. Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
. If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat
belts fastened, it may indicate a mal-
function in the system. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
. No changes should be made to the seat
belt system. For example, do not modify
the seat belt, add material or install
devices that may change the seat belt
routing or tension. Doing so may affect
the operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and must
be replaced together with the retractor.
See an INFINITI retailer.
. Removal and installation of the preten-
sioner seat belt system components should be done by an INFINITI retailer.
. All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors and attaching hardware, should
be inspected after any collision by an
INFINITI retailer. INFINITI recommends
that all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision be replaced unless
the collision was minor and the belts
show no damage and continue to oper-
ate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage
or improper operation is noted.
. All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any
collision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’ s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations. The
child restraints should be replaced if
they are damaged.
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PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. The seat belt should be
worn snug, and always position the lap
belt as low as possible around the hips,
not the waist, and place the shoulder belt
over your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts, depending on the injury.
Check with your doctor for specific recom-
mendations.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS WITH COM-
FORT FUNCTION (if so equipped for
front seats)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat
belt with a motor to help restrain front seat
occupants. This helps reduce the risk of
injury in a collision.
The motor retracts the seat belt under the
following emergency conditions:
. During emergency braking
. During sudden steering maneuvers .
Activation of the Intelligent Brake Assist
(IBA) system. (See “Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) system” in the“5. Starting
and driving” section.)
. In the event of a high severity rollover
collision.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when:
. the seat belt is not fastened
. the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15
km/h) during emergency braking
. the vehicle speed is under 19 MPH (30
km/h) during sudden steering maneu-
vers or in the event of a high severity
rollover collision.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when the brake pedal is not depressed
except when sudden steering maneuvers
occur or the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
system activates.
The motor also retracts the seat belt when
the seat belt is fastened or unfastened.
When the seat belt is fastened, the motor
tightens the seat belt for a snug fit. When
the seat belt is unfastened, the motor
retracts the seat belt. If the seat belt is not
fully retracted, the motor retracts the seat
belt when the door is opened. Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit
upright and well back.
If the motor cannot retract the seat belt
when the seat belt is fastened or unfas-
tened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat
belt system has a malfunction. Have your
INFINITI retailer check and repair the
system.
When the seat belt is retracted repeatedly
in a short period of time, the motor may
not be able to retract the seat belt. After 8
minutes, the motor reactivates and retracts
the seat belt. If the seat belt still cannot be
retracted by the motor, the pre-crash seat
belt system has a malfunction. Have your
INFINITI retailer check and repair the
system.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WARNING
.
Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
. 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