2011 INFINITI QX belt

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat belts.
See “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT”
later in this section for installation instructions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint.TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT
If the manufacturer of your child restraint re-
quires the use of a top tether strap, it must be
secured to an anchor point.
WARNING
●In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint
with a top tether strap can only be used in
the center position. Do not place in an out-
board seating position and attempt to angle
the tether strap to the center position.
LATCH rigid attachment
SSS0644
2nd row captain’s seat
SSS1088
2nd row bench seat
SSS1072
3rd row bench seat
SSS1073
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●Child restraint anchor points are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no cir-
cumstances are they to be used for adult
seat belts or harnesses.
● Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether
strap when it is attached to the top tether
anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does
not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is
not properly secured or cargo that contacts
the top tether strap may damage the top
tether strap during a collision. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a colli-
sion if the child restraint top tether strap is
damaged.
Top tether anchor point locations
Anchor points are located in the following loca-
tions:
● 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) on the
floor behind the outboard seating positions
as shown.
● 2nd row captain’s seats (if so equipped) on
the floor behind the seats as shown.
● 3rd row bench seat on the floor of the cargo
area behind the center seat position as
shown. If you have any questions when installing a top
tether strap child restraint on the rear seat, con-
sult an INFINITI retailer for details.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” sections before
installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LATCH
system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions.
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is
properly attached to the lower anchors.Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2
SSS1102
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3. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing-mounted attachments, remove
any additional slack from the anchor at-
tachments. Press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
with your hand to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback while tighten-
ing the webbing of the anchor attach-
ments. 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 re-
straint 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 ve-
hicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2
SSS1103
Rear-facing — step 3
SSS0639
Rear-facing — step 4
SSS0650
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5. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1
through 4.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
●The three-point seat belt with Automatic
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. ●
When installing a child restraint system in
the 3rd center position, both the center seat
belt connector tongue and buckle tongue
must be secured. See “Attaching 3rd row
center seat belt” earlier in this section.
SSS0100
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Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“CHILD SAFETY” earlier in this section and
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section be-
fore installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear
seats:
1.Child restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat. Position
the child restraint on the seat. Always
follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions. 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 manu-
facturer’s instructions for belt routing. 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt re-
tractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac-
tor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It
reverts to the Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully
retracted.
Rear-facing — step 1
SSS0100
Rear-facing — step 2
SSS0654
Rear-facing — step 3
SSS0655
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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up onthe shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt. 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. 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 re-
straint is not secure, tighten the seat belt
as necessary, or put the restraint in an-
other seat and test it again. You may need
to try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
Rear-facing — step 4
SSS0656
Rear-facing — step 5
SSS0657
Rear-facing — step 6
SSS0658
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7. Check to make sure that the child re-straint is properly secured prior to each
use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 1 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-
straint mode) is canceled.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” sections before
installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions. 2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-
ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is
properly attached to the lower anchors.
If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point. See “Installing top tether strap” in
this section. Do not install child restraints
that require the use of a top tether strap in
seating positions that do not have a top
tether anchor.
3.The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint or headrest to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. If the head restraint or
headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint
or headrest when the child restraint is re-
moved. See “Adjustable head restraint or
headrest” in this section for head restraint
or headrest adjustment information.
Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2
SSS0645
Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 3
SSS1104
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If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or headrest and it
is interfering with the proper child restraint
fit, try another seating position or a different
child restraint.
4. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing-mounted attachments, remove
any additional slack from the anchor at-
tachments. Press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
with your knee to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback while tighten-
ing the webbing of the anchor attach-
ments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack. 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 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 neces-
sary, or put the restraint in another seat
and test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.
Forward-facing — step 4
SSS0647
Forward-facing — step 6
SSS0638
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