2017 INFINITI QX30 seat adjustment

CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a closed
vehicle can become very hot. Check the seat-
ing surface and buckles before placing your
child in a child restraint.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint anchor system, referred to as the
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system. Some child restraints include rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be con-
nected to these anchors.
For details, seeLATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren) systemin the1. Safety —
seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
systemsection.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
infants and small children of various sizes.
When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind:
•Choose only a restraint with a label certify-
ing that it complies with Federal Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
•Check the child restraint in your vehicle to
be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system.
•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. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
•If the combined weight of the child and child
restraint is less than 65 lb (29.5 kg), you may
use either the LATCH anchors or the seat belt
to install the child restraint (not both at the
same time).
•If the combined weight of the child and child
restraint is greater than 65 lb (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint.
•Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation.
NOTE
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territo-
ries require that infants and small children be
restrained in an approved child restraint at all
times while the vehicle is being operated. Cana-
dian law requires the top tether strap on front-
facing child restraints to be secured to the des-
ignated anchor point on the vehicle.
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) system
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with LATCH system com-
patible child restraints. This system may also
be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compat-
ible system. With this system, you do not have
to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint unless the combined weight of the
child and child restraint exceeds 65 lb (29.5 kg).
If the combined weight of the child and child
restraint is greater than 65 lb (29.5 kg), use the
vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to
install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for
installation.
The LATCH anchor points are provided to install
child restraints in the rear outboard seating
positions only.
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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. For additional information, refer to
Installing top tether strapin the1. Safety
— seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint systemsection.
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/headrest to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest is
removed, store it in a secure place.Be sure
to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when
the child restraint is removed.For additional
information about head restraint/headrest
adjustment, refer toHead restraints/
Headrestsin the1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system
section. If the seating position does not have
an adjustable head restraint/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 with
webbing-mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the webbing of the
anchor attachments. Press downward and
rearward firmly in the center of the child
restraint with your knee to compress the
vehicle seat cushion and seatback while
tightening the webbing of the anchor attach-
ments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
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Outboard seating positions with removable
head restraints/headrests:
1. If necessary, raise or remove the head
restraint/headrest and store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/
headrest when the child restraint is re-
moved. For additional information about
head restraint/headrest adjustment, removal
and installation, refer toHead
restraints/Headrestsin the1. Safety —
seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
systemsection.
2. Position the top tether strap
1over the
seatback.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point
2on the seatback behind the child
restraint.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.Outboard seating positions with fixed head
restraints/headrests
:
1. If the child restraint has a single tether
strap, route the strap
1over the top of the
outer head restraint/headrest. If the child
restraint has two tether straps, route them
round each side of the outer head restraint/
headrest.
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point
2on the seatback behind the child
restraint.
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR) must be used when install-
ing 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.
For additional information, refer toFront pas-
senger air bag and status lightin the1. Safety
— seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
systemsection.
For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in theChild safetyin the1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint systemSafety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint systemsection and
Child restraintsin the1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint systemsec-
tion before installing a child restraint.
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Do not use the lower anchors if the combined
weight of the child and the child restraint
exceeds 65 lb (29.5 kg). If the combined weight
of the child and the child restraint is greater
than 65 lb (29.5 kg), use the vehicle seat belt
(not the lower anchors) to install the child
restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the
rear seats or in the front passenger seat:
1.If you must install a child restraint in the
front seat, it should be placed in a forward-
facing direction only. Move the seat to the
rearmost position. Child restraints for infants
must be used in the rear-facing direction and,
therefore, must not be used in the front seat.2. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions. The back of the child re-
straint should be secured against the vehicle
seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the
head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. If the head restraint/
headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place.Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/
headrest when the child restraint is removed.
For additional information about head
restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and
installation, refer toHead restraints/
Headrestsin the1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system
section.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is
interfering with the proper child restraint fit,
try another seating position or a different
child restraint.
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If the indicator
lamp does NOT light continuously when a
child restraint is installed on the front
passenger seat, the seat may not be used
for a child restraint. Move the child re-
straint to another position. See
Troubleshootinglater in this section. Have
the system checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Installing top tether strap
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no circum-
stances are they to be used to attach adult seat
belts, or other items or equipment to the ve-
hicle. Doing so could damage the child re-
straint anchorages. The child restraint will not
be properly installed using the damaged an-
chorage, and a child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision.
The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
seat belts.
First, secure the child restraint with the seat
belt.Outboard seating positions with removable
head restraints/headrests:
1. If necessary raise or remove the head
restraint/headrest and store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/
headrest when the child restraint is re-
moved. For additional information about
head restraint/headrest adjustment, removal
and installation, refer toHead
restraints/Headrestsin the1. Safety —
seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
systemsection.
2. Position the top tether strap
1over the
seatback.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point
2on the seatback behind the child
restraint.4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
Outboard seating positions with fixed head
restraints/headrests
:
1. If the child restraint has a single tether
strap, route the strap
1over the top of the
outer head restraint/headrest. If the child
restraint has two tether straps, route them
round each side of the outer head restraint/
headrest.
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point
2on the seatback behind the child
restraint.
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
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Center seating position with adjustable head
restraint/headrest:
1. Raise the head restraint/headrest. For addi-
tional information about head restraint/
headrest adjustment, removal and installa-
tion, refer toHead restraints/Headrestsin
the1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint systemsection.
2. Position the top tether strap
1under the
head restraint/head rest and over the seat-
back, between the two head restraint/
headrest stalks.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point
2on the seatback behind the child
restraint.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
BOOSTER SEATS
For additional information on installing a
booster seat in your vehicle, follow the instruc-
tions outlined in this section.
Precautions on booster seats
WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured or
killed in a sudden stop or collision greatly in-
creases:
•Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt
is away from the child’s face and neck and
the lap portion of the belt does not cross the
stomach.
•Make sure the shoulder belt is not behind
the child or under the child’s arm.
•A booster seat must only be installed in a
seating position that has a lap/shoulder
belt.Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in mind:
•Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
•Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.
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•Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
low back booster seat
1is chosen, the
vehicle seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
high back booster seat
2should be used.
•If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place the child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with the
child. Always follow all recommended proce-
dures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territo-
ries require that infants and small children be
restrained in an approved child restraint at all
times while the vehicle is being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to booster
seat installation in the rear seats or the front
passenger seat.
Booster seat installation
WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured or
killed in a sudden stop or collision greatly in-
creases:
•Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt
is away from the child’s face and neck and
the lap portion of the belt does not cross the
stomach.
•Make sure the shoulder belt is not behind
the child or under the child’s arm.
•A booster seat must only be installed in a
seating position that has a lap/shoulder
belt.
To avoid injury to a child, do not use the lap/
shoulder belt in the Automatic Locking Retrac-
tor (ALR) mode when using a booster seat with
the seat belts.
For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in theChild safetyin the1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint systemSafety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint systemsection,Child
restraintsin the1. Safety — seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint systemsection and
Booster seatsin the1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint systemsec-
tion before installing a child restraint.
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Follow these steps to install a booster seat in
the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:
1.If you must install a booster seat in the front
seat, move the seat to the rearmost position.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only
place it in a front-facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-
structions.3. The booster seat should be positioned on
the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head re-
straint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. If
the head restraint is removed, store it in a
secure place.Be sure to reinstall the head re-
straint when the booster seat is removed.
For additional information about head
restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and in-
stallation, refer toHead restraints/Headrests
in the1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint systemsection.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is
interfering with the proper booster seat fit,
try another seating position or a different
booster seat.4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low
and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-
structions for adjusting the seat belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat
belt toward the retractor to take up extra
slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the top, middle portion of the
child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow the
booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for
adjusting the seat belt routing.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc-
tions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown inPrecautions on seat belt usage
earlier in this section.
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