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SSS1013

The illustration shows the seating posi-
tions equipped with head restraints. The
head restraints are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a head restraint.

SSS0992

Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

SSS0997

Adjustment

Adjust the head restraint so the center is
level with the center of your ears.

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SSS0993

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

SSS0994

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

SSS0995

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable head restraints.

1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest

position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint from the

seat.

4. Store the head restraint properly in a

secure place so it is not loose in the
vehicle.

5. Install and properly adjust the head

restraint before an occupant uses the

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seating position.

SSS0996

Install

1. Align the head restraint stalks with the

holes in the seat. Make sure that the
head restraint is facing the correct
direction. The stalk with the adjustment
notches

*

1

must be installed in the

hole with the lock knob

*

2

.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push

the head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint

before an occupant uses the seating
position.

SSS0508

FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RE-
STRAINT

The Active Head Restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback re-
ceives 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.

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Active Head Restraints operate only in
certain rear-end collisions. After the colli-
sion, the head restraints return to their
original positions.

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly
as described earlier in this section.

ADJUSTABLE HEADREST

WARNING

The adjustable headrests supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
headrests properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after some-
one else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the adjustable headrest stalks
or remove the adjustable headrests. Do not
use the seat if the adjustable headrests
have been removed. If the headrest was
removed, re-install and properly adjust the
headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position. Failure to follow these
instructions can reduce the effectiveness of
the adjustable headrests. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.

SSS1014

The illustration shows the seating posi-
tions equipped with adjustable headrests.
The headrests are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with an adjustable headrest.

SSS0992

Components

1. Adjustable headrest

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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SSS0997

Adjustment

Adjust the headrest so the center is level
with the center of your ears.

SSS0993

To raise the headrest, pull it up.

SSS0994

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

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SSS0995

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable headrests.

1. Pull the headrest up to the highest

position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the headrest from the seat.

4. Store the headrest properly in a secure

place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Install and properly adjust the headrest

before an occupant uses the seating
position.

SSS0996

Install

1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes

in the seat. Make sure that the head-
rest is facing the correct direction. The
stalk with the adjustment notches

*

1

must be installed in the hole with the
lock knob

*

2

.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push

the headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the headrest before an

occupant uses the seating position.

SSS0837

ARMREST

Rear armrest

Pull the tab and draw the armrest forward
until it is horizontal.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, and you are sitting upright and
well back in your seat with both feet on the
floor, your chances of being injured or
killed in an accident and/or the severity of
injury may be greatly reduced. INFINITI
strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you
drive, even if your seating position in-
cludes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be
worn at all times when a vehicle is being
driven.

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SEAT BELTS

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WARNING

.

Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly re-
strained in the rear seat and, if appro-
priate, in a child restraint.

.

The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase 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.

.

Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effec-
tiveness.

.

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
continuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat
belts fastened, it may indicate a mal-
function in the system. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.

.

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 perso-
nal injury.

.

Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and must
be replaced together with the retractor.
See an INFINITI retailer.

.

Removal and installation of pretensioner
system components should be done by

an INFINITI retailer.

.

All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors and attaching hardware, should
be inspected after any collision by an
INFINITI retailer. INFINITI recommends
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 oper-
ate properly.

Seat belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper
operation is noted.

.

All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any
collision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer
s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations. The
child restraints should be replaced if
they are damaged.

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SSS0016

SSS0014

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 recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts, depending on the injury.
Check with your doctor for specific recom-
mendations.

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 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 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 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. For the center of the rear 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 can not 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.

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SSS0292

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” earlier in

this section.)

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.

SSS0290

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 front passenger and rear passenger
seating positions’ three-point 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

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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 restraints” later in this section.

The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by a passenger, 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 com-
pletely secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop.

SSS0326

Unfastening the seat belts

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

Checking seat belt operation

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

. When the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor.

. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows:

. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull

forward quickly. The retractor should
lock and restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this
check or if you have any question about
seat belt operation, see an INFINITI retailer.

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SSS0294A

Shoulder belt height adjustment
(for front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in
this section.)

To adjust, push the button

*

A

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

SSS0671

Rear center seat belt

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.

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 extender adds approximately 8 in (200
mm) of length and may be used for either
the driver or front passenger seating

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position. See an INFINITI retailer for assis-
tance with purchasing an extender 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 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 in a collision or a
sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

. To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a

mild soap solution or any solution
recommended 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
damage on the webbing is found, the
entire seat belt assembly should be
replaced.

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the seat
belts. Most seating positions are equipped
with Automatic Locking 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. For the center of the rear
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 can not
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.

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, includ-
ing doctors, teachers, government traffic
safety offices, and community organiza-

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CHILD SAFETY

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tions. 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
. Front-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 lb (9 kg)) should be
placed in rear-facing child restraints. Front-
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 front-facing child
restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protection.
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” later in
this section.)

Also, there are other types of child
restraints available for larger children for
additional protection.

INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, 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 sys-
tem (air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. (See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.)

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 which fits

your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation and
use.

SMALL CHILDREN

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh
at least 20 lb (9 kg) should remain in a
rear-facing child restraint as long as
possible up to the higher or weight limit
of the child restraint. Forward-facing child
restraints are available for children who
outgrow rear facing child restraints and are
at least 1 year old. Refer to the manufac-
turer’s instructions for minimum and max-
i m u m

w e i g h t

a n d

h e i g h t

recommendations. INFINITI recommends
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 manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation and
use.

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LARGER CHILDREN

Children who are too large for child
restraints should be seated and restrained
by the seat belts which are provided. The
seat belt may not fit properly if the child is
less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and
weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36
kg). A booster seat should be used to
obtain proper seat belt fit.

INFINITI recommends that a child be placed
in a commercially available booster seat if
the shoulder belt in the child’s seating
position fits close to the face or neck or if
the lap portion of the seat belt goes across
the abdomen. The booster seat should
raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle
portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is
low on the hips. 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.
Once the child has grown so the shoulder
belt is no longer on or near the face and
neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat
and do not allow a child in the cargo areas
while the vehicle is moving. The child could
be seriously injured or killed in an accident
or sudden stop.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE-
STRAINTS

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:

— 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 anyones lap. Even the
strongest 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
restraint in the front seat, see
For-

ward-facing child restraint installa-
tion using the seat belts
later in this
section.

— 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 restraint

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 pos-

sible after fitting the child restraint.

— Infants and children should always

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 occu-
pants or damage the vehicle.

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
include rigid or webbing-mounted attach-
ments that can be connected to these
anchors.

For details, see “Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system” later
in this section.

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

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