2012 INFINITI M-HEV seats

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1-22Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use and installation of child
restraints could result in serious injury or
death of a child or other passengers in a
sudden stop or collision:
. Attach LATCH system compatible child
restraints only at the locations shown in
the illustration.
. Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
LATCH lower anchors. The child restraint
will not be secured properly.
. Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area.
Feel to make sure there are no obstruc-
tions over the anchors such as seat belt
webbing or seat cushion material. The
child restraint will not be secured
properly if the lower anchors are ob-
structed.
SSS0637
LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor location
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear
of the seat cushion near the seatback. A
label is attached to the seatback to help
you locate the LATCH anchors.
SSS0643
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH
lower anchor attachments
LATCH compatible child restraints include
two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments
that can be connected to anchors located
at certain seating positions in your vehicle.
With this system, you do not have to use a
vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint. Check your child restraint for a
label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the
instructions provided by the child restraint
manufacturer.
1-22Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use and installation of child
restraints could result in serious injury or
death of a child or other passengers in a
sudden stop or collision:
. Attach LATCH system compatible child
restraints only at the locations shown in
the illustration.
. Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
LATCH lower anchors. The child restraint
will not be secured properly.
. Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area.
Feel to make sure there are no obstruc-
tions over the anchors such as seat belt
webbing or seat cushion material. The
child restraint will not be secured
properly if the lower anchors are ob-
structed.
SSS0637
LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor location
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear
of the seat cushion near the seatback. A
label is attached to the seatback to help
you locate the LATCH anchors.
SSS0643
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH
lower anchor attachments
LATCH compatible child restraints include
two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments
that can be connected to anchors located
at certain seating positions in your vehicle.
With this system, you do not have to use a
vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint. Check your child restraint for a
label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the
instructions provided by the child restraint
manufacturer.

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SSS0644
LATCH rigid attachment
When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.
SSS0791
Top tether anchor point locations
Anchor points are located on the rear
parcel shelf.
The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing child restraints with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments or
seat belts.
If you have any questions when installing
a top tether strap child restraint on the
rear seat, consult an INFINITI retailer for
details.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-
STALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“ Child safety ”and “Child restraints” sec-
tions before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer ’s instructions.
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SSS0644
LATCH rigid attachment
When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.
SSS0791
Top tether anchor point locations
Anchor points are located on the rear
parcel shelf.
The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing child restraints with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments or
seat belts.
If you have any questions when installing
a top tether strap child restraint on the
rear seat, consult an INFINITI retailer for
details.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-
STALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“ Child safety ”and “Child restraints” sec-
tions before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer ’s instructions.
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SSS0648
Rear-facing web-mounted —step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-
tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.
SSS0649
Rear-facing rigid-mounted —step 2
SSS0639
Rear-facing —step 3
3. For child restraints that are equipped
with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your hand to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
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SSS0648
Rear-facing web-mounted —step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-
tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.
SSS0649
Rear-facing rigid-mounted —step 2
SSS0639
Rear-facing —step 3
3. For child restraints that are equipped
with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your hand to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.

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SSS0650
Rear-facing—step 4
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 restraint near the LATCH attach-
ment 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 attach-
ment 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 vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit
in all types of vehicles.
5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat steps
1 through 4.
SSS0100
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-
STALLATION 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. Also,
it can change the operation of the front
passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air
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SSS0650
Rear-facing —step 4
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 restraint near the LATCH attach-
ment 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 attach-
ment 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 vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit
in all types of vehicles.
5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat steps
1 through 4.
SSS0100
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-
STALLATION 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. Also,
it can change the operation of the front
passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air
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bag and status light ”later in this section.
SSS0100
Rear-facing —step 1
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“ Child safety ”earlier in this section and
“ Child restraints” earlier in this section
before 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 man-
ufacturer ’s instructions.
SSS0654
Rear-facing —step 2
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 manufacturer ’s instructions
for belt routing.
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bag and status light ”later in this section.
SSS0100
Rear-facing —step 1
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“ Child safety ”earlier in this section and
“ Child restraints” earlier in this section
before 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 man-
ufacturer ’s instructions.
SSS0654
Rear-facing —step 2
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 manufacturer ’s instructions
for belt routing.

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SSS0655
Rear-facing—step 3
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat
belt retractor is in the Automatic Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.
SSS0656
Rear-facing —step 4
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.
SSS0657
Rear-facing —step 5
5. Remove any additional slack from the
seat belt; press downward and rear-
ward firmly in the center of the child
restraint to compress the vehicle seat
cushion and seatback while pulling up
on the seat belt.
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SSS0655
Rear-facing —step 3
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat
belt retractor is in the Automatic Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.
SSS0656
Rear-facing —step 4
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.
SSS0657
Rear-facing —step 5
5. Remove any additional slack from the
seat belt; press downward and rear-
ward firmly in the center of the child
restraint to compress the vehicle seat
cushion and seatback while pulling up
on the seat belt.
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SSS0658
Rear-facing —step 6
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 restraint is not secure,
tighten the seat belt as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 7. Check to make sure that the child
restraint 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 restraint mode) is canceled.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“ Child safety ”and “Child restraints” sec-
tions 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 man-
ufacturer ’s instructions.
SSS0645
Forward-facing web-mounted —step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-
tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment 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 ”later 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.
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SSS0658
Rear-facing —step 6
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 restraint is not secure,
tighten the seat belt as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 7. Check to make sure that the child
restraint 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 restraint mode) is canceled.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“ Child safety ”and “Child restraints” sec-
tions 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 man-
ufacturer ’s instructions.
SSS0645
Forward-facing web-mounted —step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-
tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment 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 ”later 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.

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SSS0646
Forward-facing rigid-mounted—step 3
3. The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seat-
back.
If necessary, adjust or remove the
headrest to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the headrest is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the headrest when the child
restraint is removed. See“Adjustable
headrests ”earlier in this section for
headrest adjustment information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable headrest and it is interfering
with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different
child restraint.
SSS0647
Forward-facing
—step 4
4. For child restraints that are equipped
with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your knee to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer ’s instructions to re-
move any slack.
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SSS0646
Forward-facing rigid-mounted —step 3
3. The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seat-
back.
If necessary, adjust or remove the
headrest to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the headrest is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the headrest when the child
restraint is removed. See“Adjustable
headrests ”earlier in this section for
headrest adjustment information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable headrest and it is interfering
with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different
child restraint.
SSS0647
Forward-facing
—step 4
4. For child restraints that are equipped
with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your knee to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer ’s instructions to re-
move any slack.
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