Infiniti Q50 Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 3

. 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.

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.5-104).)

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.

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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
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.1-18).

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

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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

Selecting correct set of seat belts:
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 buckle.

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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.1-9).)

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.

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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.

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.1-18).

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.1-18) 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-
37).

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.

CHILD SAFETY

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

CHILD RESTRAINTS

forward-facing child restraint in
the front seat, see “Forward-
facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts” (P.1-29).

— 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 restraint while in the vehicle.

. When the child restraint is not in use,

keep it secured with the LATCH
system or a seat belt. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose objects can
injure occupants or damage the ve-
hicle.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle can
become very hot. Check the seating
surface and buckles before placing a
child in the child restraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint anchor system, referred to as the
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system. Some child restraints in-
clude rigid or webbing-mounted attach-
ments that can be connected to these
anchors.

For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren System (LATCH)” (P.1-20).

If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.

Several manufacturers offer child restraints
for infants and small children of various
sizes. When selecting any child restraint,

keep the following points in mind:
. Choose only a restraint with a label

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

. Check the child restraint in your vehicle to

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

. If the child restraint is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the child
restraint and check the various adjust-
ments to be sure the child restraint is
compatible with your child. Choose a
child restraint that is designed for your
child’s height and weight. Always follow
all recommended procedures.

. If the combined weight of the child and

child restraint is less than 65 lbs (29.5
kg), you may use either the LATCH
anchors or the seat belt to install the
child restraint (not both at the same
time).

. If the combined weight of the child and

child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5
kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the
lower anchors) to install the child re-
straint.

. Be sure to follow the child restraint

manufacturer’s instructions for installa-
tion.

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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
being operated. Canadian law requires the
top tether strap on forward-facing child
restraints be secured to the designated
anchor point on the vehicle.

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren System (LATCH)

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with the LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
compatible child restraints. This system may
also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX
compatible system. With this system, you do
not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure
the child restraint unless the combined
weight of the child and child restraint
exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined
weight of the child and child restraint is
greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the
vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors)
to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow

the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for installation.

LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use and installa-
tion of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or other
passengers in a sudden stop or collision:
. Attach LATCH system compatible

child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.

. Do not secure a child restraint in the

center rear seating position using the
LATCH lower anchors. The child re-
straint will not be secured properly.

. Inspect the lower anchors by insert-

ing your fingers into the lower anchor
area. Feel to make sure there are no
obstructions over the anchors such as
seat belt webbing or seat cushion
material. The child restraint will not
be secured properly if the lower
anchors are obstructed.

Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints. Under

no circumstances are they to be used to
attach adult seat belts, or other items or
equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could
damage the child restraint anchorages.
The child restraint will not be properly
installed using the damaged anchorage,
and a child could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision.

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LATCH lower anchor location

The LATCH lower anchors are located at the
rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A
label is attached to the seatback to help you
locate the LATCH lower anchors.

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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

Installing child restraint LATCH
lower anchor attachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include
two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments
that can be connected to two anchors
located at certain seating positions in your
vehicle. With this system, you do not have to
use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint. Check your child restraint for a
label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in
the instructions provided by the child re-
straint manufacturer.

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LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.

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Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located on the rear parcel
shelf.

If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap child restraint on the rear
seat, it is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstances are they to be used to
attach adult seat belts, or other items or

equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could
damage the child restraint anchorages.
The child restraint will not be properly
installed using the damaged anchorage,
and a child could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision.

REAR-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 rear-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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Rear-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.

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Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

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Rear-facing — step 3

3. 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 hand to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of the
anchor attachments.

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Rear-facing — step 4

4. 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
another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint or
try installing by using the vehicle seat
belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints
fit in all types of vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1
through 4.

REAR-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 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 pas-
senger air bag. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” (P.1-45).

For additional information, refer to all
Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety”
(P.1-16) and “Child restraints” (P.1-18) be-
fore 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 rear-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in
the rear seats:

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Rear-facing — step 1

1. Child restraints for infants must be used

in the rear-facing direction and there-
fore must not be used in the front seat.
Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions.

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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.

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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