2016 INFINITI QX80 Consumer Safety And Air Bag Information Guide

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FRONTAL COLLISIONS WITH OTHER VEHICLES




If the front end of your car should
go under a vehicle, the impact
probably will not activate the front
air bags.



A severe frontal collision involving
another vehicle, stationary or moving,
probably will activate the front air
bags.




The front air bags may or may not be
activated in a frontal collision that
occurs at an angle.

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OTHER FRONTAL COLLISIONS





If your vehicle should strike an object
in the road, such as a rock, debris or
hole, the front air bags probably will
not activate.


Hitting a pole is a situation in which
the front air bags may or may not
activate, depending on the severity of
the impact.




A severe collision with an immovable
object probably will activate the front
air bags.

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SIDE-IMPACT, CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT, AND CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT/ROLLOVER AIR BAG
SYSTEMS
Supplemental side-impact air bags, curtain side-impact air bags, and curtain side-
impact/rollover air bags are available on many 2016 INFINITI vehicles. Side-impact air bags are
located on the outboard side of the front seat backs. Curtain side-impact air bags and curtain
side-impact/rollover air bags (if so equipped) are located in the left and right side roof rails or in
the upper part of the front door panels.

Side-impact air bags and curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher-severity
side collisions, on the side where the vehicle is impacted. However, they may inflate if the forces
in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher-severity side-impact. Curtain side-
impact/rollover air bags are designed to inflate in certain types of side-impact collisions and
rollovers.

Curtain side-impact air bags and curtain side-impact/rollover air bags are different mainly in
their sensing systems: curtain side-impact air bags are activated primarily in a lateral collision,
whereas curtain side-impact/rollover air bags are activated in either a lateral collision or a
rollover. Since a rollover event lasts longer than a side-impact event, curtain side-impact/rollover
air bags are designed to remain inflated longer than curtain side-impact air bags.

Side-impact air bags and curtain side-impact air bags, along with proper use of seat belts, help
to cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the front occupants. In most INFINITI
vehicles, curtain side-impact air bags also help to cushion the impact force to the head of rear
outboard-seated occupants. These air bags can help save lives and reduce serious injury.
However, an inflating side-impact air bag, curtain side-impact air bag, or curtain side-
impact/rollover air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Refer to your owner’s manual for
information on how your vehicle is equipped.

Seat belts should be worn correctly and vehicle occupants seated upright. These air bags inflate
quickly in order to help protect the occupants. The force of an air bag inflating can increase the
risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the air bag module during inflation.

Like front air bags, an inflated side-impact air bag as well as an inflated curtain side-impact air
bag will deflate soon after the collision is over. As noted above, an inflated curtain side-
impact/rollover air bag will remain inflated for a short time afterward. See REPLACING THE AIR
BAGS earlier in this guide.

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SIDE AND OTHER COLLISIONS







*Curtain side-impact/rollover air bags (if so equipped) probably will also inflate, depending on the
collision.

On vehicles equipped with curtain
side-impact/rollover air bags, the
curtain air bags on both sides of the
vehicle are designed to activate in
certain types of rollovers. This function
is in addition to the side-impact
protection function described above.
The front air bags are not likely to
activate in this situation.




The air bags probably will not activate
if your vehicle is struck from the rear.


On vehicles equipped with side-impact
and curtain side-impact air bags, the
air bags on the side the vehicle was
impacted probably will activate
depending on the collision angle and
severity.* The front air bags are not
likel
y to activate in this situation.

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OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT SIDE-IMPACT, CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT, AND CURTAIN
SIDE-IMPACT/ROLLOVER AIR BAG SYSTEMS

Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat to extend his or her hand out the window or lean
against the door.
 When sitting in the rear, do not hold onto the seatbacks of the front seats, hang anything
from the head restraint or push or pull on the seatback pocket as this may interfere with the
proper operation of the air bag systems. Be especially careful with children, who should
always be properly seated and restrained in the rear seat.
 Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side-impact air bag modules on
the seatbacks of the front seats or near the curtain side-impact air bag modules in the roof
rails or in the front door panels.
 Curtain side-impact/rollover air bags are designed to inflate not only in rollovers, but also in
certain near rollover situations. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for example, during
severe off-road driving) may cause these air bags to inflate.
 See the vehicle owner's manual for other important safety information about side-impact,
curtain side-impact, and curtain side-impact/rollover air bag systems and how your vehicle is
equipped.






WHENEVER A CHILD IS IN YOUR VEHICLE
The risk of serious or fatal injury to children in automobile collisions can be reduced with a
properly installed child restraint. Before you install a child restraint in your vehicle, please
consult the vehicle owner’s manual and the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for proper
installation.
Child restraints for infants must be used in a rear-
facing direction and therefore must never be used in
the front seat. An inflating front passenger air bag
could seriously injure or kill your child. According to
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat. INFINITI and the
federal government recommend that children 12 and
under should ride in the rear seat, properly secured in
child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts, according
to their size.
CHILD SAFETY

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If you must install a forward-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the
passenger seat to the rearmost position. See the vehicle owner’s manual for details and
additional important information.

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN
Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding
in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death.

Children and infants should never be carried on your
lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to
resist the forces of a severe collision. The child could
be crushed between the adult and parts of the
vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around
both your child and yourself, or another child.

Always install the child restraint properly, and check
that it is securely held in place by the vehicle’s seat
belt or LATCH system (if so equipped). An improperly
installed child restraint could lead to serious injury
or death in a collision. See the vehicle owner’s manual and your child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for complete details.

Child restraints specially designed for infants and small children are offered by several
manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind:

1. The LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal child restraint
system. This system – which may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible
system – allows the child restraint to be installed into the vehicle without the use of seat
belts. Both the vehicle and child restraint must have LATCH system capabilities.

2. Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213.

3. Always make sure the child restraint is appropriate for the age and size of your infant or
small child. Remember that as your child grows you will need to replace the child restraint.

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4. Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.
5. If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check, the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your
child. Always follow all recommended procedures.

All U.S. states require that infants and small children be restrained in a certified child restraint at
all times while the vehicle is being operated.

THE LATCH SYSTEM (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN)
Most 2016 INFINITI vehicles are equipped with universal child restraint lower anchors and top
tether anchors for the installation of child restraints equipped with LATCH attachments. With this
system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Instead, special
anchor points are utilized to install the child restraint, provided it is compatible with the LATCH
system. See the vehicle owner’s manual for details and additional important information.

SNUG KIDS™
The first of its kind, Snug Kids is our online guide to
selecting a child restraint seat for your INFINITI vehicle.
Our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians have
evaluated numerous child restraint seats and have compiled their findings to create the Snug
Kids
TM Child Safety Seat Fit Guides. These guides also include important tips on correct
installation procedures. Visit www.INFINITIUSA.com/snugkids to view or download
the latest guide information for finding a child restraint system that is right for your INFINITI
vehicle.






If you are wearing a properly adjusted seat belt, your chances of being injured or killed in a
collision 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
includes a supplemental air bag system. Most States require that seat belts be worn at all times,
when a vehicle is being driven.
SEAT BELT SAFETY

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Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never place 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. If available, the shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best suited for you (see the vehicle owner’s manual for more details).
Position the lap belt as low as possible AROUND YOUR HIPS, NOT YOUR WAIST. A lap belt worn
too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in a collision. Be sure the seat belt tongue is
securely fastened into the proper buckle.



For the seat belt to be most effective when the vehicle is in motion, the seatback should be
upright. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous, as
the shoulder belt will not be against your body. In a collision, you could be thrown into it and