2011 INFINITI QX ESP

Power folding
Push and hold the front side of the switch1
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 switch2.
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 seatback re-
turn, 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 se-
rious injury in an accident or sudden stop.
● 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.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other vehicle
safety systems. They may provide additional
protection against injury in certain rear end
collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly,
as specified in this section. Check the adjust-
ment after someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat
if the head restraint has been removed. If the
head restraint was removed, reinstall and prop-
erly adjust the head restraint before an occu-
pant uses the seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions can reduce the effectiveness
of the head restraints. This may increase the
risk of serious injury or death in a collision.
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CAUTION
When folding the 2nd row seat for maximum
cargo hauling, be sure that cargo does not con-
tact the center console of the captain’s seat (if
so equipped) to avoid possible damage to the
console.
Stowing 2nd and 3rd row seats
To stow 2nd and 3rd row seats for maximum
cargo capacity:
Manual Operation:
1. Pull lever A or B located on the 2nd rowseat. The seatback folds down and the
seat base will tip forward. See “Entry to
3rd row seat” earlier in this section.
Power Operation:
1. Push and hold the corresponding switchlocated on the instrument panel below the
audio system. The seatback will fold down
and tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd row
seat” earlier in this section. 2. Push the folded seat down until it locks in
position. 3. Fold the 3rd row seat flat using the
switches located in the cargo area. See
“Power folding” earlier in this section.
4. Return 3rd row seats to seating positions by raising the 3rd row seatbacks to an
upright position using the switches. Make
sure the seatback is locked in position.
See “Power folding” earlier in this sec-
tion.
5. Return the 2nd row seat to a seating position by raising the 2nd row seatbacks
to an upright position. Make sure the
seatback is locked in position.
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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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WARNING
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bags:
●The side-impact supplemental air bags ordi-
narily will not inflate in the event of a front
impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower sever-
ity side collision. Always wear your seat
belts to help reduce the risk or severity of
injury in various kinds of accidents. ●
The curtain side-impact and rollover supple-
mental air bags ordinarily will not inflate in
the event of a front impact, rear impact, or
lower severity side collision. Always wear your
seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of
injury in various kinds of accidents.
●The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain
and rollover air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in the
seat. The side air bags and curtain and rollover
air bags inflate with great force. Do not allow
anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the
side air bags on the side of the seatback of the
front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not
allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear
outboard seats to extend their hand out of the
window or lean against the door. Some ex-
amples of dangerous riding positions are
shown in the previous illustrations.
● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold
onto the seatback of the front seat. If the
side air bags inflates, you may be seriously
injured. Be especially careful with children,
who should always be properly restrained.
Some examples of dangerous riding posi-
tions are shown in the illustrations.
● Do not use seat covers on the front seat-
backs. They may interfere with side air bags
inflation.
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CARGO FLOOR BOX
Push the handle to open the cargo floor board
1. Remove the strap2from the back side of
the board, and hang it on the opening of the lift
gate
3as shown.
ROOF RACK
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 221 lb (100 kg) on
the roof rails. Observe the maximum load limit
shown on the crossbars or roof carriers when
you attach them on the roof rails. Contact an
INFINITI retailer for crossbar or other equipment
information.
Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear). The
GVWR and GAWR are located on the F.M.V.S.S.
or C.V.M.S.S. certification label (located on the
driver’s door pillar). For more information re-
garding GVWR and GAWR, see “VEHICLE LOAD- ING INFORMATION” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section.
WARNING
●
Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying capac-
ity, especially if the significant portion of
that load is carried on the roof rack.
● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the poten-
tial to affect the vehicle stability and han-
dling during sudden or unusual handling
maneuvers.
● Roof rack load should be evenly distributed.
● Do not exceed maximum roof rack load
weight capacity.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or shift-
ing. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
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Locking passengers’ windows
When the lock buttonCis pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
Passenger side power window switch
The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, push down or pull up the
switch and hold it.
Automatic operation
To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it;
it need not be held. The window will automati-
cally open or close all the way. To stop the
window, just push or lift the switch in the
opposite direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
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IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN
If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the
codes of any non-rolling code device that has
been programmed into HomeLink. Consult the
Owner’s Manual of each device or call the
manufacturer or retailer of those devices for
additional information.
When your vehicle is recovered, you will need to
reprogram the HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver
with your new transmitter information.
FCC Notice:
This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Op-
eration is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference and (2) This device must accept any
interference that may be received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.
The transmitter has been tested and complies
with FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modi-
fications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
DOC: ISTC 1763K1313
FCC I.D.: CB2V67690
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4. When activated, the hazard indicator willflash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each
setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system is
deactivated, the doors do not unlock when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. To
unlock the door manually, use the inside lock
knob or the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side).
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety rear door locks help prevent doors
from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position
1, the
rear doors can be opened only from the outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock
position
2.
WARNING
● Radio waves could adversely affect electric
medical equipment. Those who use a pace-
maker should contact the electric medical
equipment manufacturer for the possible in-
fluences before use.
● The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves
when the buttons are pushed. The FAA ad-
vises that the radio waves may affect aircraft
navigation and communication systems. Do
not operate the Intelligent Key while on an
airplane. Make sure the buttons are not op-
erated unintentionally when the unit is
stored during a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote controller function
or pushing the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or con-
ditions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
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