2021 INFINITI Q50 child restraint

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understand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please
read through this manual before operating
your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
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tents provide complete information about
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requirements to keep the warranties in
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Assistance program.
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your rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by INFINITI or by your
INFINITI retailer prior to delivery. It is
important that you familiarize yourself with
all disclosures, warnings, cautions and in-
structions concerning proper use of such
accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended you
see an INFINITI retailer for details concern-
ing the particular accessories with whichyour vehicle is equipped.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
.
NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI-
CLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Mod-
ification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition, da-
mage or performance problems resulting
from modification will not be covered
under the INFINITI warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for
example remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
Foreword

0-2Illustrated table of contents
JVC1100X
1. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P.1-42)
2. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags (P.1-42)
3. Front seat belt with pretensioner and shoulder height adjuster (P.1-12) 4. Head restraints (P.1-8)
5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-42)
6. Rear seat belts (P.1-12) 7. Child restraint anchor points (for top
tether strap child restraint) (P.1-27,
P.1-34, P.1-38)
8. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) (P.1-48)
9. Front seats (P.1-3)
10. Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-59)
11. Rear seats (P.1-5) — Child restraints (P.1-22)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-24)
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system
Seats ........................................................................\
.............. 1-2
Front seats ..................................................................... 1-3
Rear seats ....................................................................... 1-5
Armrest ........................................................................\
... 1-7
Head restraints/headrests ............................................. 1-8 Adjustable head
restraint/headrest components ............................... 1-9
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................................................... 1-9
Remove ........................................................................\
... 1-9
Install ........................................................................\
.... 1-10
Adjust ........................................................................\
... 1-10
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.. 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage ............................. 1-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ....................... 1-14
Pregnant women ....................................................... 1-15
Injured persons ........................................................... 1-15
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function
(front seats) (if so equipped) .................................. 1-15
Three-point type seat belt ...................................... 1-15
Seat belt extenders ................................................... 1-18
Seat belt maintenance ............................................. 1-19
Child safety ...................................................................... 1-19
Infants ........................................................................\
.. 1-20
Small children ............................................................. 1-20 Larger children ......................................................... 1-20
Child restraints ................................................................ 1-22 Precautions on child restraints ............................ 1-22
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) ...................................................... 1-24
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................ 1-27
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ............................................................ 1-30
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................ 1-32
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ................................................ 1-35
Booster seats ........................................................... 1-39
Supplemental restraint system .................................. 1-42 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ....................................................... 1-42
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) .............................................................. 1-48
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bag systems ..... 1-57
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ..... 1-59
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-60
Supplemental air bag warning light ................... 1-60
Repair and replacement procedure .................... 1-61

1-2Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0133
WARNING
.Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat belt properly. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” (P.1-12).
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.
. To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve- hicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
. The seatback should not be reclined
further than necessary for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat-
back is reclined, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and being injured is
increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damages.
SEATS

JVR0186X
Side support (if so equipped):
The side support feature allows you to
adjust the torso supports. Push the switch
inside
or outsideto adjust the torso
area.
SSS1057
Thigh extension (if so equipped):
The front portion of the front seats can be
extended forward for seating comfort. Pull
up and hold the lever
to extend the front
portion to the desired position.
REAR SEATS
Folding (if so equipped)
WARNING
. Never allow anyone to ride in the
trunk 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 serious in-
jury in an accident or sudden stop.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sud-
den stop or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
. Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
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1-6Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.
JVR0195X
The rear seatback can be folded according to
the following procedure.
Before folding the seatback:
Remove drink containers from the rear cup
holder.To fold the seatback:
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Pull the strap located on the left and right side of the trunk. The rear seatback
will be unlatched.
3. Fold the rear seatback down.
To return the seatback:
1. Fold up the rear seatback.
2. Securely lock the seatback in position.

SSS0016
SSS0014
WARNING
.Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be properly
restrained in the rear seat and, if
appropriate, in a child restraint.
. The seat belt should be properly
adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do
so may reduce the effectiveness of
the entire restraint system and in-
crease the chance or severity of injury
in an accident. Serious injury or death
can occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.
. Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run 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.
. Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal
injuries in an accident.
. Be sure the seat belt tongue is
securely fastened to the proper
buckle. .
Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
. Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
. Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.
. If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
turned ON with all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indicate
a malfunction in the system. Have the
system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
. No changes should be made to the
seat belt system. For example, do not
modify the seat belt, add material or
install devices that may change the
seat belt routing or tension. Doing so
may affect the operation of the seat
belt system. Modifying or tampering
with the seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury.
. Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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1-14Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
.All seat belt assemblies, including
retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any colli-
sion. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
INFINITI recommends that all seat
belt assemblies in use during a colli-
sion be replaced unless the collision
was minor and the belts show no
damage and continue to operate
properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either da-
mage or improper operation is noted.
. All child restraints and attaching
hardware should be inspected after
any collision. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
structions and replacement
recommendations. The child re-
straints should be replaced if they
are damaged.
JVR0575X
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
AND CHIME
The driver and front passenger seats are
equipped with an enhanced seat belt remin-
der function. If your vehicle is equipped with
an enhanced seat belt reminder function, a
visual and audible alert will operate if a
driver or front passenger seat belt is un-
buckled at speeds of approximately 10 MPH
(15 km/h) or more under the following
conditions:
.If the driver seat belt is not fastened.
. The front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened and the seat is occupied by a
passenger for 7 seconds after the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON position.
. The front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened and objects or external force on
the passenger seat change the seat belt
reminder classification to “occupied”.
The seat belt warning light will flash under
the conditions shown above until the neces-
sary seat belt is securely fastened.
A warning chime will sound for approxi-
mately 95 seconds or until one of the
following conditions is met:
. The unbuckled front passenger’s seat
belt is securely fastened.
. The seat belt reminder function in the
front passenger seat no longer detects
that the front passenger seat is occu-
pied.
. The ignition switch is turned off.
The below situations could result in the seat
belt warning light being illuminated and the
chime sounding, even with no occupant
present in the passenger seat:
. Heavy objects placed on the seat.
. Someone pushing or pulling on the front
passenger seat.
. An object placed under the front passen-
ger seat.
. An object placed between the seat
cushion and center console or between
the seat cushion and the door.