Infiniti QX80 (2021 year). Manual in english — page 2

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For manual type:

To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

or

located on the 2nd row seat and fold the

seatback forward

at an angle over the

seat base. Then lift up the seat base and tip
the 2nd row seat forward

. This will release

the back of the seat so it may be tipped

forward.
To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

or

and fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward.

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For remote release type (if so equipped):

Push and hold the switch located on the
instrument panel. The seatback will fold
down and tip forward.
The lower corner of the seat base will lift and
the 2nd row seat will tip forward.

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3RD ROW SEATS

The 3rd row power folding seat controls are
located behind the 2nd row seat (both the
driver’s and passenger’s side) on the 3rd row
cup holder console

. There are also controls

located on the rear quarter trim panel behind
the 3rd row seats (passenger’s side)

.

Before operating the 3rd row seats:

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Make sure the 2nd row seatback is not

reclined.

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Lower the 3rd row head restraint to the

full down position.

.

Disconnect and secure the center seat

belt and tongues into the retractor base.
See “3rd row center seat belt” (P.1-25).

— Always reconnect the center seat belt

when the seat is returned to the
upright position

.

Make sure that there are no objects on

the seatback cushion.

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Power reclining

Push and hold the rear side of the switch
beside the 3rd row cup holders until the
desired seatback angle (up to 20 degrees) is
obtained. To move the seatback forward
again, push and hold the front side of the
switch

until the desired angle is obtained.

WARNING

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After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.

.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not

be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

.

For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat belt properly. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” (P.1-18).

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Power folding

Push and hold the front side of the switch
located on the passenger side of the cargo
room. The corresponding seatback (R: right
side, L: left side) will be folded down
automatically.

Push and hold the rear side of the switch

.

The seatback will be returned automatically.
The seatback will rise up while holding the
switch.

NOTE:

Operating the power folding seats can
discharge the vehicle battery if the vehicle
is not running.

CAUTION

When operating the rear power seat-
back return, make sure that the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P
(Park) position.

WARNING

.

Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in ser-
ious injury in an accident or sudden
stop.

.

When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely

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secured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.

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Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.

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Front seats

ARMREST (if so equipped)

Front seats

The console box lid can be used as an
armrest.

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2nd row seat

2nd row seat

Pull and draw the armrest forward until it is
horizontal.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

.

Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seats when
they are in the fold-down position. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas without proper restraints are
more likely to be seriously injured or

killed.

.

Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.

.

Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any cargo is on the rear seats.

.

Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an
accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been
removed for any reason.

.

If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or
an accident.

.

When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.

.

Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than the

seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.

.

When folding the bench seat seat-
back down for maximum storage,
make sure the seat base is in the
latched position by rocking the seat
base. If the seat base is not properly
secured, cargo stored on top of a
folded seatback may become a pro-
jectile causing personal injury or
vehicle damage.

CAUTION

.

When folding the 2nd row seat for
maximum cargo hauling, be sure that
cargo does not contact the center
console of the captain’s seat (if so
equipped) to avoid possible damage
to the console.

.

When folding or returning the seat(s)
to the upright position, to avoid
injury to yourself and others:

— Make sure that the seat path is

clear before moving the seat.

— Be careful not to allow hands or

feet to get caught or pinched in
the seat.

Stowing 2nd and 3rd row seats

To stow 2nd and 3rd row seats for maximum
cargo capacity:

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Manual Operation:
1. Pull lever located on the 2nd row seat.

The seatback folds down and the seat
base will tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd
row seat” (P.1-6).

Power Operation:
1. Push and hold the corresponding switch

located on the instrument panel below
the audio system. The seatback will fold
down and tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd
row seat” (P.1-6).

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2. Push the folded seat down until it locks

in position.

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3. Fold the 3rd row seat flat using the

switches located in the cargo area. See
“Power folding ” (P.1-9).

4. Return 3rd row seats to seating posi-

tions by raising the 3rd row seatbacks to
an upright position using the switches.
Make sure the seatback is locked in
position. See “Power folding ” (P.1-9).

5. Return the 2nd row seat to a seating

position by raising the 2nd row seat-
backs to an upright position. Make sure
the seatback is locked in position.

CAUTION

When folding the 2nd row seat for
maximum cargo hauling, be sure that
cargo does not contact the center con-
sole of the captain’s seat (if so equipped)
to avoid possible damage to the console.

WARNING

Head restraint/headrest supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against
injury in certain rear end collisions.
Adjustable head restraints/headrests
must be adjusted properly, as specified
in this section. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint/
headrest stalks or remove the head
restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat
if the head restraint/headrest has been
removed. If the head restraint/headrest
was removed, reinstall and properly
adjust the head restraint/headrest be-
fore an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion. Failure to follow these instructions
can reduce the effectiveness of the head
restraint/headrest. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

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The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraint/headrest.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a head restraint.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a headrest.

.

Your vehicle is equipped with a head

restraint/headrest that may be inte-
grated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

.

Adjustable head restraints/headrests

have multiple notches along the stalk to
lock them in a desired adjustment posi-
tion.

.

The non-adjustable head restraints/

headrests have a single locking notch to
secure them to the seat frame.

.

Proper Adjustment:

— For the adjustable type, align the head

restraint/headrest so the center of
your ear is approximately level with
the center of the head restraint/
headrest.

— If your ear position is still higher than

the recommended alignment, place
the head restraint/headrest at the
highest position.

.

If the head restraint/headrest has been

removed, ensure that it is reinstalled and
locked in place before riding in that
designated seating position.

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ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Multiple notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks

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NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RE-
STRAINT/HEADREST COMPO-
NENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Single notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks

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REMOVE

CAUTION

The front head restraints with a rear
display are not designed to be pulled out.
The rear display may be damaged if the
head restraint is forcibly pulled out.

Use the following procedure to remove the
head restraint/headrest.
1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to

the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest

from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint/headrest prop-

erly in a secure place so it is not loose in
the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position.

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INSTALL

1. Align the head restraint/headrest 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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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RE-
STRAINT

The Active Head Restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback receives
from the occupant in a rear-end collision.
The movement of the head restraint helps
support the occupant’s head by reducing its
backward movement and helping absorb
some of the forces that may lead to
whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for
collisions at low to medium speeds in which
it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in
certain rear-end collisions. After the colli-

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sion, the head restraints return to their
original position.
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly
as described earlier in this section.

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.

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 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.

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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.

.

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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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 (if so
equipped for front seats)

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) with pedestrian detection

system. (See “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB) with pedestrian detection”
(P.5-95).)

.

In the event of a high severity rollover

collision.

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 maneuvers
or in the event of a high severity rollover
collision.

The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when the brake pedal is not depressed
except when sudden steering maneuvers
occur or the Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) with pedestrian detection 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. Have the system
checked and repaired. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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 8 minutes,
the motor 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.

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.

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.

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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. For the center of the 3rd row
bench seat, the connector tongue

may

also be released. Release the connector

tongue by inserting a suitable tool (such
as a key) into the connector buckle

. If

the seat belt cannot be unbuckled 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.