remove seats INFINITI QX80 2021 Owner's Manual

1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system
Seats ........................................................................\
.............. 1-3
Front seats .................................................................... 1-4
2nd row seats ............................................................... 1-5
3rd row seats ............................................................... 1-8
Armrest (if so equipped) .......................................... 1-10
Flexible seating .......................................................... 1-10
Head restraints/headrests ........................................... 1-13 Adjustable head
restraint/headrest components ............................ 1-14
Non-adjustable head
restraint/headrest components ............................ 1-15
Remove ........................................................................\
1-15
Install ........................................................................\
.... 1-16
Adjust ........................................................................\
... 1-16
Front-seat Active Head Restraint ........................ 1-17
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 ...................................... 1-21
Seat belt extenders ................................................... 1-28
Seat belt maintenance ............................................. 1-28 Child safety ...................................................................... 1-29
Infants ........................................................................\
1-30
Small children ........................................................... 1-30
Larger children ......................................................... 1-30
Child restraints ................................................................ 1-31 Precautions on child restraints ............................ 1-31
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) ...................................................... 1-33
Top tether strap child restraint ........................... 1-36
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................ 1-37
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ............................................................ 1-39
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................ 1-41
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ................................................ 1-44
Booster seats ........................................................... 1-48
Supplemental restraint system .................................. 1-52
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ....................................................... 1-52
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) .............................................................. 1-58
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bag systems ..... 1-65

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 signifi-
cant 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
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured 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 colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
. When folding the bench seat seat-
back 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 pro-
jectile 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
console 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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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.
WARNING
Head restraint/headrest supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against
injury in certain rear end collisions.
Adjustable head restraints/headrests
must be adjusted properly, as specified
in this section. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint/
headrest stalks or remove the head
restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat
if the head restraint/headrest has been
removed. If the head restraint/headrest
was removed, reinstall and properly
adjust the head restraint/headrest be-
fore an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion. Failure to follow these instructions
can reduce the effectiveness of the head
restraint/headrest. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

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JVR0403X
The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraint/headrest.
Indicates the seating position is
equipped with a head restraint.
Indicates the seating position is
equipped with a headrest.
. Your vehicle is equipped with a head
restraint/headrest that may be inte-
grated, adjustable or non-adjustable.
. Adjustable head restraints/headrests
have multiple notches along the stalk to
lock them in a desired adjustment posi-
tion.
. The non-adjustable head restraints/
headrests have a single locking notch to
secure them to the seat frame. .
Proper Adjustment:
— For the adjustable type, align the head restraint/headrest so the center of
your ear is approximately level with
the center of the head restraint/
headrest.
— If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place
the head restraint/headrest at the
highest position.
. If the head restraint/headrest has been
removed, ensure that it is reinstalled and
locked in place before riding in that
designated seating position.
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ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Multiple notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks

JVR0203X
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RE-
STRAINT/HEADREST COMPO-
NENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Single notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
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REMOVE
CAUTION
The front head restraints with a rear
display are not designed to be pulled out.
The rear display may be damaged if the
head restraint is forcibly pulled out.
Use the following procedure to remove the
head restraint/headrest.
1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to the highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint/headrest
from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint/headrest prop- erly in a secure place so it is not loose in
the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position.
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Rear-facing — step 2
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
manufacturer’s instructions for belt
routing.
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Rear-facing — step 3
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.
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Rear-facing — step 4
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

SSS0657
Rear-facing — step 5
5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
to compress the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while pulling up on the seat
belt.
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Rear-facing — step 6
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 seat belt 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 belt holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the seat
belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint. Not
all child restraints fit in all types of
vehicles.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint 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
restraint mode) is canceled.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-
STRAINT INSTALLATION USING
LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections
before installing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the
combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
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 manu-
facturer’s instructions.
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JVR0637X
Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment 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” (P.1-44). 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.
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Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 2
3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be
sure to reinstall the head restraint when
the child restraint is removed. See “Head
restraints/headrests” (P.1-13) for head
restraint adjustment information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or a headrest
and it is interfering with the proper child
restraint fit, try another seating position
or a different child restraint.
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Forward-facing — step 4
4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, re-
move any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your knee to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of the
anchor attachments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove
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Installing top tether strap
First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors (2nd row captain’s
or bench outboard seating positions only).
1. If necessary, raise or remove the headrestraint or headrest to position the top
tether strap over the top of the seatback.
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
removed. See “Head restraints/head-
rests” (P.1-13) for head restraint or
headrest adjustment, removal and in-
stallation information.
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the back of each seat-
back behind the child restraint.
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove
any slack. Make sure the head restraint
or headrest does not contact the top
tether strap.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap on the rear seat, it is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-
STRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
. The three-point seat belt with Auto-
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must
be used when installing a child re-
straint. 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. Also, it can change the
operation of the front passenger air
bag. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” (P.1-60)
. When installing a child restraint sys-
tem in the 3rd center position, both
the center seat belt connector tongue
and buckle tongue must be secured.
See “3rd row center seat belt” (P.1-
25).
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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —
step 1
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections
before installing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the
combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
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 infants must be used in the
rear-facing direction and, therefore,
must not be used in the front seat.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’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 removed. See “Head
restraints/headrests” (P.1-13) for head
restraint or headrest adjustment, re-
moval and installation information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or a headrest
and it is interfering with the proper child
restraint fit, try another seating position
or a different child restraint.
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Forward-facing — step 3
3. 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
manufacturer’s instructions for belt
routing.
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 (rear seat installation
only). See “Installing top tether strap”
(P.1-48). 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.
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Forward-facing — step 4
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt
is fully retracted.
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