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• Adjustable head restraints/headrests have

multiple notches along the stalk(s) to lock
them in a desired adjustment position.

• 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 re-

moved, ensure that it is reinstalled and
locked in place before riding in that desig-
nated seating position.

ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST
COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST
COMPONENTS

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.

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 notch
(notches)

O

1

must be installed in the hole

with the lock knob

O

2

.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

head restraint/headrest down.

3. Properly

adjust

the

head

restraint/

headrest 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 rec-
ommended

alignment,

place

the

head

restraint/headrest at the highest position.

For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is po-
sitioned so the lock knob is engaged in the
notch before riding in that designated seating
position.

Raise

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

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is po-
sitioned so the lock knob is engaged in the
notch before riding in that designated seating
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 po-
sitioned so the lock knob is engaged in the
notch before riding in that designated seating
position.

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 a
collision and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced. INFINITI strongly encour-
ages 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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WARNING

•

Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.
Children should be in the rear seats and in
an appropriate restraint.

WARNING

•

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 increase the chance or sever-
ity of injury in an accident. Serious injury
or death can occur if the seat belt is not
worn properly.

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WARNING

•

Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never
put 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 vehicle
than there are seat belts.

•

If the seat belt warning light glows con-
tinuously 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 that 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 de-
vices that may change the seat belt rout-
ing or tension. Doing so may affect the
operation of the seat belt system. Modi-
fying or tampering with the seat belt
system may result in serious personal
injury.

•

Once a seat belt pretensioner(s) have ac-
tivated, they cannot be reused and must
be replaced together with the retractor.
It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

•

All seat belt assemblies, including retrac-
tors and attaching hardware, should be
inspected after any collision. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service. INFINITI recom-
mends that all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show no
damage and continue to operate prop-
erly. Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be inspected
and replaced if either damage or im-
proper operation is noted.

•

All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any colli-
sion. Always follow the restraint manu-
facturer's inspection instructions and
replacement

recommendations.

The

child restraints should be replaced if they
are damaged.

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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
AND CHIME

The driver and front passenger seat is
equipped with an enhanced seat belt reminder
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 unbuckled at speeds of
approximately 9 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 fas-

tened and the seat is occupied by a passen-
ger for 7 seconds after the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.

• The front passenger’s seat belt is not fas-

tened and objects or external force on the
passenger seat change the seat belt re-
minder 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 90 seconds or until one of the follow-
ing conditions is met:
• The unbuckled front occupant’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 occupied.

• The ignition is turned off or the vehicle is

placed in P (Park).

The below situations could result in the seat
belt reminder light being illuminated and the
chime sounding, even with no occupant pres-
ent 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 passenger

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.

• A child restraint or other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

NOTE:

The rear seats are equipped with a seat belt
warning message in the vehicle information
display.

For additional information, see “Vehicle In-
formation Display” (P. 2-19).

INJURED PERSONS

INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.

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.
Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder
and across your chest. Never run the lap/
shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Con-
tact your doctor for specific recommendations.

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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

•

Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.
Children should be in the rear seats and in
an appropriate restraint.

•

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be danger-
ous. 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 un-
der the lap belt and receive serious inter-
nal injuries.

•

For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back and up-
right 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 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 cannot be un-
buckled or is already unbuckled, 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. For additional informa-

tion, see “Seats” (P. 1-2).

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckle

O

A

until you hear and feel the latch

engage.

•

The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pull-
ing motion permits the seat 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

O

B

as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack

O

C

. Be sure

the shoulder belt is routed over your
shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have two
modes of operation:
• Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
• Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The ELR mode allows the seat belt to extend
and retract to allow the driver and passen-
gers some freedom of movement in the seat.

The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle
slows down rapidly or during certain impacts.

The 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.
It can also change the operation of the front
passenger air bag. For additional informa-
tion, see “Front passenger air bag and status
light” (P. 1-51).

WARNING

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

Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle

O

1

. 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 seat belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor.

• When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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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 re-
strict further belt movement.

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

Shoulder belt height adjustment
(front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. For
additional information, see “Precautions on
seat belt usage” (P. 1-11).

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 shoul-
der 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 effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.

•

The shoulder belt should rest on the
middle of the shoulder. It must not rest
against the neck.

•

Be sure that the seat belt is not twisted
in any way.

•

Be sure that the shoulder belt anchor is
secured by trying to move the shoulder
belt

anchor

up

and

down

after

adjustment.

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Shoulder belt height adjust button

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Seat belt hook

When the seat belt is not in use and when
folding down the rear seats, hook the rear
seat belts on the seat belt hooks.

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 compat-
ible with the installed seat belts is available
for purchase. The extender adds approxi-
mately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be
used for all seating positions.

Seat belt extenders are available for the:
• Driver

and

front

passenger

seating

positions

• Rear seating positions

It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for assistance with purchasing an ex-
tender if an extender is required.

WARNING

•

Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should be
used with INFINITI seat belts.

•

Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an ex-
tender. Such unnecessary use could re-
sult 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 recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
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 com-
pletely 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 buck-

les, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and
anchors, work properly. If loose parts, de-
terioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly 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 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 seri-
ously injured or killed if the seat belt re-
tracts and becomes tight. This can occur
even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the
seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt
cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuck-
led, release 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 restraints 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. For
additional information, 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. For additional information,
see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).

INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens and
children be restrained in the rear seat. Stud-
ies show that children are safer when prop-
erly restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.

This is especially important because your ve-
hicle has a supplemental restraint system
(air bag system) for the front passenger. For
additional information, see “Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)” (P. 1-41).

INFANTS

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rear facing child restraint.
INFINITI recommends that infants and small
children be placed in child restraints. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's
instructions for installation and use.

SMALL CHILDREN

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 9 kg (20 lbs.) should remain in a rear-
facing child restraint as long as possible up to
the height or weight limit of the child re-
straint. Children who outgrow the height or
weight limit of the rear-facing child restraint

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and are at least 1 year old should be secured
in a forward-facing child restraint with a har-
ness. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions
for minimum and maximum weight and
height recommendations. INFINITI recom-
mends that small children be placed in child
restraints that comply with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose
a child restraint that fits your vehicle and
always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions 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-facing
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?

If you answered no to any of these questions,
the child should remain in a booster seat us-
ing a three-point type seat belt.

NOTE:

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

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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.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS

WARNING

•

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use and installation
of child restraints could result in serious
injury or death of a child or other passen-
gers 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 stron-
gest adult cannot resist the forces of
a collision.

–

Do not put a seat belt around both a
child and another passenger.

–

INFINITI recommends that all child
restraints be installed in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear
seat than in the front seat. If you must
install a forward-facing child re-
straint

in

the

front

seat,

see

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“Forward-facing child restraint in-
stallation

using

the

seat

belts”

(P. 1-34).

–

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 in-
jure or kill a child. A rear-facing child
restraint must only be used in the rear
seat.

–

Be sure to purchase a child restraint
that will fit the child and vehicle.
Some child restraints may not fit
properly in your vehicle.

–

Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. 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 in-
stalled using the damaged anchorage,
and a child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision.

–

Never use the anchor points for adult
seat belts, or other items.

–

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 always be
placed in an appropriate child re-
straint 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 colli-
sion, loose objects can injure occupants
or damage the vehicle.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle can be-
come 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 attachments
that can be connected to these anchors. For
additional information, see “LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system”
(P. 1-24).

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 children of various sizes.
When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind:
• Choose only a restraint with a label certify-

ing that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 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 adjustments 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 restraint.

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