2011 INFINITI QX ECU

Install
1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes inthe seat. Make sure that the headrest is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
the adjustment notch must be installed in
the hole with the lock knob
1.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position (ad-
justable headrest only).
HEADREST (2nd row center seat)
Removal and attachment
To remove the headrest, push and hold the lock
knob
1and pull the headrest up.
If the headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Reinstall the headrest when the headrest
does not need to be removed.
To attach the headrest, push and hold the lock
knob
1and insert the headrest stalks into the
holes.
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Front seats
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2nd row seat
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ARMREST (if so equipped)
Front seats
The console box lid can be used as an armrest.
Slide the box lid forward or backward to the
desired position (if so equipped).
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 rid-
ing 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 ve-
hicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
● Do not fold down the rear seats when occu-
pants are in the rear seat area or any cargo is
on the rear seats. ●
Head restraints and headrests (except for
2nd row center seat) should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant pro-
tection 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 passen-
gers or damage to the vehicle in case of sud-
den braking or an accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the upright
position, be certain they are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be in-
jured 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 collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.WARNING
● 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 be- fore moving the seat.
– Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat.
● When folding the bench seat seatback 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 seat-
back may become a projectile causing per-
sonal injury or vehicle damage.
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WARNING
●Every person who drives or rides in this ve-
hicle should use a seat belt at all times. Chil-
dren 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 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 fas-
tened to the proper buckle.
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
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3. Position the lap belt portionlow 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 RESTRAINTS” later in
this section.
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 uncom-
fortable 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 se-
cured, passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
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.
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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
or if you have any question about seat belt
operation, see an INFINITI retailer.
Center of 2nd row seat (if so
equipped)
Selecting correct set of seat belts :
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the
CENTER mark
A. The center seat belt tongue
can be fastened onlyinto the center seat belt
buckle.
3rd row center seat belt
The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector
tongue
1and a seat belt tongue2. Both the
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt opera-
tion.
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WARNING
●Always fasten the connector tongue and the
seat belt in the order shown.
● Always make sure both the connector
tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured
when using the seat belt or installing a child
restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child
restraint with only the seat belt tongue at-
tached. This could result in serious personal
injury in case of an accident or a sudden
stop. Stowing 3rd row center seat belt :
When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd
center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed
position.
1. Hold the connector tongue1so that the
seat belt does not retract suddenly when
the tongue is released from the connector
buckle. Release the connector tongue by
inserting a suitable tool such as key
A
into the connector buckle.
2. Store the seat belt tongue into the tongue holder
Bfirst2.
3. Store the connector tongue into the re- tractor base
3.
WARNING
Do not unfasten the 3rd center seat belt con-
nector except when folding down the 3rd seat.
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Attaching 3rd row center seat belt :
Always be sure the 3rd center seat belt connec-
tor tongue and connector buckle are attached.
Disconnect only when folding down the 3rd row
seat.
To connect the buckle:
1. Pull out the connector tongue from theretractor base
1.
2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the tongue holder
B2.
3. Pull the seat belt and fasten the connector buckle until it clicks
3.
The center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle are identified by theandmark.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the 3rd center seat belt
connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belts” earlier in this section.
WARNING
●When attaching the 3rd center seat belt con-
nector, be certain that the seatbacks are
completely secured in the latched position
and the 3rd center seat belt connector is
completely secured.
● If the 3rd center seat belt connector and the
seatbacks are not secured in the correct po-
sition, serious personal injury may result in
an accident or sudden stop.
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WARNING
Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them prop-
erly. 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 im-
properly fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
tories require the use of approved child re-
straints for infants and small children. See
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.
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 RESTRAINTS” later in this
section for more information.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens and chil-
dren 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 ve-
hicle has a supplemental restraint system (Air
bag system) for the front passenger. 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 Ve-
hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for in-
stallation and use.
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.
Forward-facing child restraints are available for
children who outgrow rear-facing child re-
straints and are at least 1 year old. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommendations.
INFINITI recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
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 lbs (18
kg) and 80 lbs (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 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 posi-
tions 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 Ca-
nadian 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.
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