Infiniti Q50 (2021 year). Manual in english — page 2

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ARMREST

Rear armrest

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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Trunk pass-through

The rear center seatback can be folded to
allow trunk access from inside of the vehicle.
To access the trunk, pull down the rear
center armrest and pull out the trunk pass-
through lid

.

To lock the lid, use the mechanical key and
turn it to the LOCK position

. To unlock,

turn the mechanical key to the UNLOCK
position

. For the mechanical key usage,

see “Keys” (P.3-2).
Make sure that the mechanical key is
removed from the trunk pass-through lid
key cylinder before opening or closing the lid.
Otherwise the lid and the rear armrest may

be damaged.

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WARNING

Head restraint/headrest supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against
injury in certain rear end collisions.
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
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 stalk, except for genuine
INFINITI accessories specifically tested
for use with the vehicle’s head restraint/
headrest stalk. Do not 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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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.
+ Indicates the seating position is not
equipped with a head restraint or 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.

HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

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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

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 stalks

with 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.

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Raise

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it
up.
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.

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Lower

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the head restraint/headrest down.
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.

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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 en-
courages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
seating position includes 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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SEAT BELTS

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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
restrained in the rear seat and, if
appropriate, in a child restraint.

.

The seat belt should be properly
adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do
so may reduce the effectiveness of
the entire restraint system and in-
crease 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 run 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
effectiveness.

.

Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.

.

Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle 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 malfunction in the system. Have the
system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

.

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 personal injury.

.

Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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.

All seat belt assemblies, including
retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any colli-
sion. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
INFINITI recommends that all seat
belt assemblies in use during a colli-
sion be replaced unless the collision
was minor and the belts show no
damage and continue to operate
properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either da-
mage or improper operation is noted.

.

All child restraints and attaching
hardware should be inspected after
any collision. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
s t r u c t i o n s a n d r e p l a c e m e n t
recommendations. The child re-
straints should be replaced if they
are damaged.

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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
AND CHIME

The driver and front passenger seats are
equipped with an enhanced seat belt remin-
der function. If your vehicle is equipped with
an enhanced seat belt reminder function, a
visual and audible alert will operate if a
driver or front passenger seat belt is un-
buckled at speeds of approximately 10 MPH
(15 km/h) or more under the following
conditions:

.

If the driver seat belt is not fastened.

.

The front passenger’s seat belt is not

fastened and the seat is occupied by a
passenger for 7 seconds after the igni-

tion switch is placed in the ON position.

.

The front passenger’s seat belt is not

fastened and objects or external force on
the passenger seat change the seat belt
reminder classification to “occupied”.

The seat belt warning light will flash under
the conditions shown above until the neces-
sary seat belt is securely fastened.
A warning chime will sound for approxi-
mately 95 seconds or until one of the
following conditions is met:

.

The unbuckled front passenger’s seat

belt is securely fastened.

.

The seat belt reminder function in the

front passenger seat no longer detects
that the front passenger seat is occu-
pied.

.

The ignition switch is turned off.

The below situations could result in the seat
belt warning light being illuminated and the
chime sounding, even with no occupant
present in the passenger seat:

.

Heavy objects placed on the seat.

.

Someone pushing or pulling on the front

passenger seat.

.

An object placed under the front passen-

ger seat.

.

An object placed between the seat

cushion and center console or between
the seat cushion and the door.

.

An object hanging on the seat or placed

in the seatback pocket (If so equipped).

.

A child restraint or other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

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 re-
commendations.

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
COMFORT FUNCTION (front
seats) (if so equipped)

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 Forward Emergency

Braking (FEB) system. (See “Forward
Emergency Braking (FEB)” (P.5-102).)

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.

The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when the brake pedal is not depressed
except when sudden steering maneuvers
occur or the FEB 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. It is recommended
you have an 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 a few
minutes, the motor normally 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 the system checked and repaired. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

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
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

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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.

.

Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If
the seat belt becomes wrapped
around a child’s neck with the ALR
mode activated, the child can be
seriously injured or killed if the seat
belt retracts and becomes tight. This
can occur even if the vehicle is
parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to
release the child. If the seat belt can
not be unbuckled or is already un-
buckled, release the child by cutting
the seat belt with a suitable tool
(such as a knife or scissors) to release
the seat belt.

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Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-2).)
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the

retractor and insert the tongue into the
buckle until you hear and feel the latch
engage.

.

The retractor is designed to lock

during a sudden stop or on impact.
A slow pulling motion permits the
belt to move, and allows you some
freedom of movement in the seat.

.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled from

its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.

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3. Position the lap belt portion

low and

snug on the hips

as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure
the shoulder belt is routed over your
shoulder and across your chest.

The three-point type seat belts have two
modes of operation:

.

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

.

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
mode allows the seat belt to extend and
retract to allow the driver and passengers
some freedom of movement in the seat. The
ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle
slows down rapidly or during impacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat
belt for child restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated the seat
belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and
fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the
ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts.
For additional information, see “Child re-
straints” (P.1-22).

The ALR mode should be used only for child
restraint installation. During normal seat
belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
should not be activated. If it is activated, it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be
injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, push the button
on the buckle. The seat belt automatically
retracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat
belt movement by two separate methods:

.

When the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor.

.

When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows:

.

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward

quickly. The retractor should lock and

restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this
check, get the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service, or to learn more about seat belt
operation.

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Center of rear seat

The center seat belt buckle is identified by
the CENTER mark

. The center seat belt

tongue can be fastened

only

into the center

seat belt.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment
(front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-12).)
To adjust, push the button

, and then move

the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
position, so that the belt passes over the
center of the shoulder. The belt should be
away from your face and neck, but not
falling off of your shoulder. Release the
adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt
anchor into position.

WARNING

.

After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in
position.

.

The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an
accident.

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 ex-
tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver
or front passenger seating position. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for assistance with purchasing an extender if
an extender is required.

WARNING

.

It is recommended only INFINITI seat
belt extenders, made by the same
company which made the original
equipment seat belts, be used with
the 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 or
killed in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

.

To clean the seat belt webbing,

apply a

mild soap solution or any solution re-
commended for cleaning upholstery or
carpets. 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 guide

of 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 components

such as

buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
wires and anchors work properly. If loose
parts, deterioration, cuts or other da-
mage on the webbing is found, the entire
seat belt assembly should be replaced.

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Re-
tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat
belt becomes wrapped around a child’s
neck with the ALR mode activated, the
child can be seriously injured or killed if
the seat belt retracts and becomes tight.
This can occur even if the vehicle is
parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release
the child. If the seat belt can not be
unbuckled or is already unbuckled, re-
lease the child by cutting the seat belt
with a suitable tool (such as a knife or
scissors) to release the seat belt.

Children need adults to help protect them.

They need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available
from many other sources, including doctors,
teachers, government traffic safety offices,
and community organizations. Every child is
different, so be sure to learn the best way to
transport your child.

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CHILD SAFETY

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There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:

.

Rear-facing child restraint

.

Forward-facing child restraint

.

Booster seat

The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year
and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed
in rear-facing child restraints. Forward-
facing child restraints are available for
children who outgrow rear-facing child re-
straints and are at least 1 year old. Booster
seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/
shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
use a forward-facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protec-
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate
child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved child
restraints for infants and small children. See

“Child restraints” (P.1-22).
A child restraint may be secured in the
vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower
Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system or
with the vehicle seat belt. See “Child re-
straints” (P.1-22) for more information.

INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens and
children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.

This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint system
(Air bag system) for the front passenger.
See “Supplemental restraint system” (P.1-
42).

INFANTS

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rear-facing child restraint.
INFINITI recommends that infants be placed
in child restraints that comply with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Cana-
dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions for installation and use.

SMALL CHILDREN

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh
at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-
facing child restraint as long as possible up
to the height or weight limit of the child
restraint. Children who outgrow the height
or weight limit of the rear-facing child
restraint and are at least 1 year old should
be secured in a forward-facing child re-
straint with a harness. Refer to the manu-
facturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommenda-
tions. INFINITI recommends that small chil-
dren be placed in child restraints that comply
with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child re-
straint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation and use.

LARGER CHILDREN

Children should remain in a forward-facing
child restraint with a harness until they reach
the maximum height or weight limit allowed
by the child restraint manufacturer.
Once a child outgrows the height or weight
limit of the harness-equipped forward-fa-
cing child restraint, INFINITI recommends
that the child be placed in a commercially
available booster seat to obtain proper seat

belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly, the
booster seat should raise the child so that
the shoulder belt is properly positioned
across the chest and the top, middle portion
of the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not
cross the neck or face and should not fall off
the shoulder. The lap belt should lie snugly
across the lower hips or upper thighs, not the
abdomen.
A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat
belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle
seat and have a label certifying that it
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
A booster seat should be used until the child
can pass the seat belt fit test below:

.

Are the child’s back and hips against the

vehicle seatback?

.

Is the child able to sit without slouching?

.

Do the child’s knees bend easily over the

front edge of the seat with feet flat on
the floor?

.

Can the child safely wear the seat belt

(lap belt low and snug across the hips
and shoulder belt across mid-chest and
shoulder)?

.

Is the child able to use the properly

adjusted head restraint/headrest?

.

Will the child be able to stay in position

for the entire ride?

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If you answered no to any of these ques-
tions, the child should remain in a booster
seat using a three-point type seat belt.

NOTE:

Laws in some communities may follow
different guidelines. Check local and state
regulations to confirm your child is using the
correct restraint system before traveling.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
area. The child could be seriously injured
or killed in a sudden stop or collision.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE-
STRAINTS

WARNING

.

Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use and in-
stallation of child restraints could
result in serious injury or death of a
child or other passengers in a sudden
stop or collision:

— The child restraint must be used

and installed properly. Always
follow all of the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions for
installation and use.

— Infants and children should never

be held on anyone’s lap. Even the
strongest adult cannot resist the
forces of a collision.

— Do not put a seat belt around

both a child and another passen-
ger.

— INFINITI recommends that all

child restraints be installed in the
rear seat. Studies show that chil-
dren are safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seat than in
the front seat. If you must install a

forward-facing child restraint in
the front seat, see “Forward-
facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts” (P.1-35).

— Even with the INFINITI Advanced

Air Bag System, never install a
rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat. An inflating air bag
could seriously injure or kill a child.
A rear-facing child restraint must
only be used in the rear seat.

— Be sure to purchase a child re-

straint that will fit the child and
vehicle. Some child restraints may
not fit properly in your vehicle.

— Child restraint anchor points are

designed to withstand loads from
child restraints that are properly
fitted.

— Never use the anchor points for

adult seat belts or harnesses.

— A child restraint with a top tether

strap should not be used in the
front passenger seat.

— Keep seatbacks as upright as

possible after fitting the child
restraint.

— Infants and children should al-

ways be placed in an appropriate

CHILD RESTRAINTS