INFINITI QX80 2023 Owner's Guide

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For manual type:
To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever
orlocated on the 2nd row seat and fold the
seatback forwardat an angle over the
seat base. Then lift up the seat base and tip
the 2nd row seat forward
. This will release
the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.
To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever
orand fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward.
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For remote release type (if so equipped):
Push and hold the switch located on the
instrument 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.
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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
. There are also controls
located on the rear quarter trim panel behind
the 3rd row seats (passenger’s side)
.
Before operating the 3rd row seats:
. Make sure the 2nd row seatback is not
reclined.
. Lower the 3rd row head restraint to the
full down position.
. Disconnect and secure the center seat
belt and tongues into the retractor base.
See “3rd row center seat belt” (P.1-24). — Always reconnect the center seat belt
when the seat is returned to the
upright position
. Make sure that there are no objects on
the seatback cushion.
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Power reclining
Push and hold the rear side of the switchbeside the 3rd row cup holders until the
desired seatback angle (up to 20 degrees) is
obtained. To move the seatback forward
again, push and hold the front side of the
switch
until the desired angle is obtained.
WARNING
. After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not

be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat belt properly. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” (P.1-18).
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Power folding
Push the front side of the switchlocated
on the passenger side of the cargo room. The
corresponding seatback (R: right side, L: left
side) will be folded down automatically.
Push the rear side of the switch
. The
seatback will be returned automatically. A beep sounds once and the seatback will be
folded down/returned automatically. A
beep sounds twice when the seatback is
fully folded down/returned to the seating
position.
If the control unit detects any obstacles or
malfunctions while in the power operation, a
beep sounds for 4 seconds and seatback will
return to the folded/seating position auto-
matically. Check if there are any obstacles
caught that prevent seats from folding/
returning. Have the system checked if the
beep sounds even though any obstacles are
not caught, or the seatback is not moved
even though the switch is pushed. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
NOTE:
.
Operating the power folding seats can
discharge the vehicle battery if the
engine is not running.
. If the third row seat does not completely
fold or return, move the seatback fully
backward once. Push the rear side of the
switch
, then the seatback will be
returned to the seating position. Push
the rear side of the switch
again, then
the seatback will be moved to fully
backward position.
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CAUTION
.When operating the rear power seat-
back return, make sure that the
vehicle is stopped and the transmis-
sion is in the P (Park) position.
. The auto reverse function may not
operate depending on the shape or
position of obstacles.
WARNING
.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 ser-
ious injury in an accident or sudden
stop.
. 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.
. Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any cargo is on the rear seats.
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Front seats
ARMREST (if so equipped)
Front seats
The console box lid can be used as an
armrest.

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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 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
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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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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” (P.1-6).
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” (P.1-6).
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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 ” (P.1-9).
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 ” (P.1-9).
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 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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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

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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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INSTALL
1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalkswith the holes in the seat. Make sure that
the head restraint/headrest is facing the
correct direction. The stalk with the
adjustment notch
must be installed in
the hole with the lock knob.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint/head- rest before an occupant uses the seating
position.
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ADJUST
For adjustable head restraint/headrest
Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the
center is level with the center of your ears. If
your ear position is still higher than the
recommended alignment, place the head
restraint/headrest at the highest position.
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For non-adjustable head restraint/head-
rest
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the
notch before riding in that designated seat-
ing position.