Infiniti QX60 (2019 year). Manual — part 4

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 re-

straint 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
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH

For additional information, refer to all Warn-
ings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and
“Child restraints” sections of this manual be-
fore installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the combined
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 vehi-
cle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to in-
stall 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 in the 2nd row seats
using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions.

Rear-facing – step 6

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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. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Installing top tether
strap” in this section.

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.

3. The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
child

restraint

fit.

If

the

head

restraint/headrest is removed, store it in
a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
head restraint/headrest when the child
restraint is removed. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Head restraints/
headrests” in this section.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and
it is interfering with the proper child re-
straint fit, try another seating position or
a different child restraint.

Forward-facing webbing-mounted – step 2

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4. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the an-
chor attachments. Press downward and
rearward firmly in the center of the child
restraint with your knee to compress the
vehicle seat cushion and seatback while
tightening the webbing of the anchor
attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove
any slack.

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 LATCH attachment
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 LATCH attachment holds the
restraint in place. If the restraint is not
secure, tighten the LATCH attachment
as necessary, or put the restraint in an-
other seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint. Not
all child restraints fit in all types of ve-
hicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3
through 6.

Forward-facing – step 4

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䊊

1

Top tether strap

䊊

2

Anchor point

Installing top tether strap

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments.

First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors (2nd row bench out-
board seating positions only).

2nd row bench seat

OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and

store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the head restraint/headrest
when the child restraint is removed. For
additional information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section.

2. Position the top tether strap

䊊

1

as

shown.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

䊊

2

as shown.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove
any slack.

If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no cir-
cumstances are they to be used to attach
adult seat belts, or other items or equip-
ment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage
the child restraint anchorages. The child re-
straint will not be properly installed using
the damaged anchorage, and a child could
be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. 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. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Front passen-
ger air bag and status light” in this section.

2nd row bench seat

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For additional information, refer to all Warn-
ings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and
“Child restraints” sections of this manual be-
fore installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the combined
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 vehi-
cle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to in-
stall 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/headrest to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. If the head restraint/
headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head
restraint/headrest when the child re-
straint is removed. For additional infor-
mation,

refer

to

“Head

restraints/

headrests” in this section.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and
it is interfering with the proper child re-
straint fit, try another seating position or
a different child restraint.

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –

step 1

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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). For additional information, refer to
“Installing top tether strap” in this sec-
tion.

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.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-
tractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to ELR mode when the
seat belt is fully retracted.

Forward-facing – step 3

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5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

6. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
with your knee to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback while pulling
up on the seat belt.

7. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove
any slack.

8. 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.

Forward-facing – step 5

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Forward-facing – step 6

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Forward-facing – step 8

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9. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2
through 8.

10. If the child restraint is installed in the

front passenger seat, place the ignition
switch in the ON position. The front pas-
senger air bag status light

should

illuminate. If this light is not illuminated
refer to “Front passenger air bag and
status light” in this section. Move the
child restraint to another seating posi-
tion. Have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

䊊

1

Top tether strap

䊊

2

Anchor point

Installing top tether strap

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
seat belts.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat
belt.

Forward-facing – step 10

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2nd row bench seat

OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and

store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the head restraint/headrest
when the child restraint is removed. For
additional information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section.

2. Position the top tether strap

䊊

1

as

shown.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

䊊

2

as shown.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove
any slack.

CENTER SEATING POSITION

1. Position the top tether strap

䊊

1

as

shown.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

䊊

2

as shown.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove
any slack.

If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no cir-
cumstances are they to be used to attach
adult seat belts, or other items or equip-
ment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage
the child restraint anchorages. The child re-
straint will not be properly installed using
the damaged anchorage, and a child could
be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

䊊

1

Top tether strap

䊊

2

Anchor point

3rd row bench seat

WARNING

In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint
with a top tether strap can only be used on
the passenger side seating position. Do not
place in the driver’s side seating position
and attempt to angle the tether strap to
the passenger side seating position.

3rd row bench seat

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The passenger side of the 3rd row bench seat
is the seating position that can use a top
tether strap. First, secure the child restraint
with the seat belt, as applicable.

1. Position the top tether strap

䊊

1

as

shown.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

䊊

2

as shown.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove
any

slack.

Make

sure

the

head

restraint/headrest does not contact the
top tether strap.

If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no cir-
cumstances are they to be used to attach
adult seat belts, or other items or equip-
ment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage
the child restraint anchorages. The child re-
straint will not be properly installed using
the damaged anchorage, and a child could
be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

BOOSTER SEATS

For additional information on installing a
booster seat in your vehicle, follow the in-
structions outlined in this section.

Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured or
killed in a sudden stop or collision greatly
increases:

– Make sure the shoulder portion of the

belt is away from the child’s face and
neck and the lap portion of the belt
does not cross the stomach.

– Make sure the shoulder belt is not be-

hind the child or under the child’s arm.

– A booster seat must only be installed

in a seating position that has a
lap/shoulder belt.

A.

Low back booster seat

B.

High back booster seat

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in
mind:

∙ Choose only a booster seat with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213.

∙ Check the booster seat in your vehicle to

be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system.

∙ Make sure the child’s head will be prop-

erly supported by the booster seat or ve-
hicle seat. The seatback must be at or
above the center of the child’s ears. For
example, if a low back booster seat is
chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at
or above the center of the child’s ears. If
the seatback is lower than the center of
the child’s ears, a high back booster seat
should be used.

∙ If the booster seat is compatible with

your vehicle, place the child in the booster
seat and check the various adjustments
to be sure the booster seat is compatible
with the child. Always follow all recom-
mended procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is be-
ing operated.

The instructions in this section apply to
booster seat installation in the rear seats or
the front passenger seat.

Booster seat installation

WARNING

To avoid injury to child, do not use the
lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode when using a
booster seat with the seat belts.

For additional information, refer to all Warn-
ings and Cautions in the “Child safety,” “Child
restraints” and “Booster seats” sections of
this manual before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in
the 2nd or 3rd rows or in the front passenger
seat:

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1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, move the seat to the rear-
most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.

Only place it in a front-facing direction.
Always follow the booster seat manu-
facturer’s instructions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned

on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
booster seat fit. If the head restraint/
headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head
restraint/headrest when the booster
seat is removed. For additional informa-
tion,

refer

to

“Head

restraints/

headrests” in this section.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and
it is interfering with the proper booster
seat fit, try another seating position or a
different booster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt

low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure
to follow the booster seat manufactur-
er’s instructions for adjusting the seat
belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat

belt toward the retractor to take up ex-
tra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is
positioned across the top, middle portion
of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow
the booster seat manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for adjusting the seat belt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and in-

structions for properly fastening a seat
belt shown in “Three-point type seat belt
with retractor” in this section.

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7. If the booster seat is installed in the front

passenger seat, place the ignition switch
in the ON position. The front passenger
air bag status light

may or may not

illuminate, depending on the size of the
child and the type of booster seat being
used. For additional information, refer to
“Front passenger air bag and status
light” in this section.

PRECAUTIONS ON SRS

This SRS section contains important infor-
mation concerning the following systems:

∙ Driver and front passenger supplemental

front-impact air bag (INFINITI Advanced
Air Bag System)

∙ Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bag

∙ Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag

∙ Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front

seats)

Supplemental front-impact air bag system

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System can
help cushion the impact force to the head and
chest of the driver and front passenger in
certain frontal collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the chest area of the driver and front
passenger in certain side-impact collisions.
The side air bags are designed to inflate on
the side where the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll-
over supplemental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the head of occupants in front and
rear outboard seating positions in certain
side-impact or rollover collisions. In a side
impact, the curtain air bags are designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is im-
pacted. In a rollover, the curtain air bags are
designed to inflate and remain inflated for a
short time.

The SRS is designed to supplement the crash
protection provided by the driver and front
passenger seat belts and is not a substitute
for them. Seat belts should always be cor-
rectly worn and the occupant seated a suit-
able distance away from the steering wheel,
instrument panel and door finishers. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
this section.

The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 sec-
onds if the system is operational.

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WARNING

∙ The front air bags ordinarily will not in-

flate in the event of a side impact, rear
impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal
collision. Always wear your seat belts to
help reduce the risk or severity of injury in
various kinds of accidents.

∙ The front passenger air bag will not in-

flate if the passenger air bag status light
is lit. For additional information, refer to
“Front passenger air bag and status
light” in this section.

∙ The seat belts and the front air bags are

most effective when you are sitting well
back and upright in the seat. The front air
bags inflate with great force. Even with
the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System, if
you are unrestrained, leaning forward,
sitting sideways or out of position in any
way, you are at greater risk of injury or
death in a crash. You may also receive
serious or fatal injuries from the front air
bag if you are up against it when it in-
flates. Always sit back against the seat-
back and as far away as practical from
the steering wheel or instrument panel.
Always properly use the seat belts.

∙ The driver and front passenger seat belt

buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
monitors the severity of a collision and
seat belt usage then inflates the air bags
as needed. Failure to properly wear seat
belts can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.

∙ The front passenger seat is equipped

with an occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) that turns the front pas-
senger air bag OFF under some condi-
tions. This sensor is only used in this seat.
Failure to be properly seated and wear-
ing the seat belt can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” in this
section.

∙ Keep hands on the outside of the steering

wheel. Placing them inside the steering
wheel rim could increase the risk that
they are injured when the front air bag
inflates.

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WARNING

∙ Never let children ride unrestrained or

extend their hands or face out of the win-
dow. Do not attempt to hold them in your
lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous
riding

positions

are

shown

in

the

illustrations.

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