fold seats INFINITI QX60 2014 Owner's Manual

1. Folding 3rd row bench (P. 1-21)
2. Folding 2nd row bench (P. 1-20)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-53)
4. Seat belts (P. 1-23)
5. Head restraints/headrests (P.1-8)
6. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-53)
7. Seats (1st row) (P. 1-2)
8. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P.1-61)
9. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-67)
10. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-53)
11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-34)
12. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor
(located on bottom of seatback)
(P. 1-48)
13. 3rd row bench seat top tether strap
anchor (located on bottom of seatback)
(P. 1-49)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
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CAUTION
●Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot
or bump your head when operating the
walk-in seat.
●Do not drive with the 2nd row seat
tipped up.
●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.
To enter the 3rd row from outside the vehicle, lift
up on the seatback lever located on the upper
outboard side of the seatback on the 2nd row
bench seat. This will release the back of the seat
and fold up the seat cushion. This will also re-
lease the seat tracks so you will be able to slide
the seat forward or backward.
Slide the entire seat forward for access to the
rear seat.
To return the seat to a locked position, push the
upper seatback rearward until the seatback and
tracks are locked. Push the seat cushion down.Child seat access mode
The passenger’s side of the 2nd row seat can be
slid forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row
bench seat without a child safety seat being
removed.
To enter the 3rd row from outside the vehicle, lift
up on the seatback lever located on the upper
outboard side of the seatback on the 2nd row
bench seat. This will release the seatback, tilt the
seat, and then release the tracks so you will be
able to slide the seat forward or backward.
Slide the entire seat forward for access to the
rear seat.
To return the seat to a locked position, push the
upper seatback rearward until the seatback and
track are locked.
WARNING
●Do not leave a child in the child safety
seat when operating the Child seat ac-
cess mode.
●When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm that the seat and seat-
back are locked properly.
CAUTION
●Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot
or bump your head when operating the
walk-in seat.
●Do not drive with the 2nd row seat
tipped up.
●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.
Exiting the 3rd row
To exit the 3rd row from either seating position, lift
the upper seatback release lever to the upper-
most position. This will release the back of the
seat, fold the seat cushion up and release the
tracks.
Slide the entire seat forward.
To return the seat to a locked position push the
upper seatback rearward until the seatback and
track are locked.
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To lower, push and hold the lock knob
and push the head restraint/headrest
down.
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi-
tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch
before riding in that designated seating position.
Folding head restraints/headrests
To fold the head restraint/headrest, pull the strap
located on the rear of the head
restraint/headrest.
If the head restraint/headrest has been folded,
make sure that it is returned to the upright posi-
tion.
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi-
tioned so the lock knobs are engaged in the
notch before riding in that designated seating
position.
WARNING
When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head
restraints/headrests must be returned to
the upright position to properly protect
vehicle occupants.
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 luggage is on the rear seats.
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●Head restraints/headrests 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 re-
moved for any reason.
●If the head restraints/headrests are re-
moved 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 pre-
vent 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.
Folding the 2nd row bench seat
To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling:
1. Make sure that the head
restraints/headrests are lowered. For maxi-
mum cargo hauling, remove the center head
restraints/headrests. To remove the head
restraints/headrests, push and hold the lock
knob while moving the head
restraints/headrests in an upward direction.
Store the head restraints/headrests properly
so it is not loose in the vehicle.
2. Stow the 2nd row seat belts in the seat belt
hooks found on the sides of the vehicle.3. Lift up on the recline lever on the side of the
outboard seats to fold the seatbacks flat.
4. To return the 2nd row bench seats to a
seating position, push up on the seatback
until it latches in place.
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Folding the 3rd row seats
To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo
capacity:
1. Pull the strap
1to release the head
restraint/headrest forward.
2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt
hooks
4found on the sides of the cargo
area.
3. Pull up on the latch
2located in the upper
corner of each seatback and lower the seat-
back forward over the seat base.To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position:
1. Use the pull straps
3to raise each seat-
back. Pull back until the seatback latches
into position.Make sure to properly raise
each seatback to an upright and se-
cured position.
2. Do not use the pull strap to return the head
restraint/headrest to the upright position.
Pull back on the head restraint/headrest until
it latches in the upright position.
WARNING
When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head
restraints/headrests must be returned to
the upright position to properly protect
vehicle occupants.
3rd row power folding seats (if so
equipped)
WARNING
Make sure the seat(s) is returned to the
full upright position before a passenger
sits in the seat(s) .
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CAUTION
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.
Before operating the 3rd row seats:
●Make sure the 2nd row seatback isn’t re-
clined.
●Pull the strap to release the head
restraints/headrests forward.
●Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt
hooks found on the sides of the cargo area.
●Make sure that there are no objects on the
seatback cushion.
3rd row seats are manual fold only. For additional
information, see “Folding the 3rd row seats” in
this section.
Push and hold the top portion of the switch. The
seatback will be returned automatically. The seat-
back will rise up while holding the switch.
A chime will sound once to indicate the start of
the operation.One long continuous warning chime will sound if
the seat isn’t in the full upright or folded position
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. If the warning beep is still present after
one complete cycle and if the seats are in the full
upright or folded position, see your INFINITI re-
tailer.
If the ignition switch is off, the power folding
seats are always operational.
If the ignition switch is on, the power folding seats
are only operational when the shift lever is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral) .
If the engine is started during operation, the
seat(s) will temporarily pause.
NOTE:
Operating the power folding seats can dis-
charge the vehicle battery if the vehicle is
not running.
WARNING
●When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head
restraints/headrests must be returned
to the upright position to properly pro-
tect vehicle occupants.●Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
●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 pre-
vent 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.
CAUTION
When operating the rear power seatback
return, make sure that the vehicle is
stopped and the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
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Seat belt hook
When the seat belt is not in use and when folding
down the rear seats, hook the rear seat belts on
the seat belt hooks.
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 approximately 8 in
(200 mm) of length and may be used for either
the driver or front passenger seating position.Seat belt extenders are available for the:
●Driver and front passenger seating position
●2nd and 3rd row seating position
See a INFINITI retailer for assistance with pur-
chasing an extender if an extender is required.
WARNING
●Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with INFINITI seat belts.
●Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
●Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
den stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
●To clean the seat belt webbing,apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
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
guideof 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 componentssuch as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly should be replaced.
3rd row shown; 2nd row similar
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