Infiniti FX50 Owner's Manual

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

2010 Inﬁniti FX35/FX50 Owner’s Manual

FOREWORD

Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture.

The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI — from the way it looks and drives to the high level of retailer service.

To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s Manual immediately. It explains all of the features, controls and performance characteristics of your INFINITI; it also provides important instructions and safety information.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet is included in your Owner’s literature portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Always carry it with you when you take yourvehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The Warranty Information Booklet contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance program.

Additionally, a separate Customer Care and Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

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 limits and never drive too fast for conditions.

● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features 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 Manual for important safety information.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “On-pavement and offroad driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and “Driving safety precautions” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification will not be covered under the INFINITI warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

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If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen” .

If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

INFINITI CARES ...

Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI retailer are our primary concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your INFINITI retailer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide INFINITI directly with comments or questions, please contact our (INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-662-6200

For Canadian customers

1-800-361-4792

We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number

– Vehicle identification number (on dash

panel)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your INFINITI retailer’s name

– Your comments or questions

You can write to INFINITI with the information on the left at:

For U.S. customers

INFINITI Division Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

0 Illustrated table of contents

Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

system (SRS) .....................................0-2

Exterior front...................................... 0-3

Exterior rear ......................................0-4

Passenger compartment ........................... 0-5

Cockpit...........................................0-6

Instrument panel .................................. 0-8

Meters and gauges ................................ 0-9

Engine compartment.............................. 0-10

VQ35HR engine ............................... 0-10

Vk50VE engine .................................0-11

Warning and indicator lights ...................... 0-12

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P. 1-24)

2. Seat belts (P. 1-12)

3. Front-seat Active Head Restraint (P. 1-6)

4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bags (P. 1-40)

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8. Rear seats (P. 1-5) — Child restraints (P. 1-20)

9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-40)

10. Seat belt pretensioner (P. 1-52)

11. Front seats (P. 1-2)

— Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) (P. 1-45)

12. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-47)

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5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-40)

6. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) system (P. 1-22)

7. Rear armrest (P. 1-12)

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P. 3-16)

2. Headlight and turn signal (P. 2-35) — Bulb replacement (P. 8-25) — Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)

7. Outside mirrors (P. 3-23) — Side view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-28) — Welcome light (P. 2-57)

8. Doors

— Keys (P. 3-2) — Door locks (P. 3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-13)

9. Recovery hook (P. 6-14)

10. Front view camera (if so equipped)

(P. 4-28)

11. Fog light (P. 2-40)

12. Sonar sensor

— Around View Monitor (if so equipped) (P. 4-28)

13. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P. 8-28, P. 9-9) — Flat tire (P. 6-2) — Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (P. 2-15, P. 5-3)

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3. Windshield wiper and washer (P. 2-32) — Maintenance (P. 8-19)

4. Moonroof (P. 2-56)

5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)

6. Power windows (P. 2-53)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-22)

2. Lift gate (P. 3-16)

— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-13)

3. Rear window defroster (P. 2-35)

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7. Sonar sensor — Around View Monitor (if so equipped) (P. 4-28)

8. Rear combination light (Bulb replace-

ment) (P. 8-25)

9. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-18)

— Fuel recommendation (P. 9-4)

10. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)

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4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb replacement) (P. 8-25)

5. Rear window wiper and washer (P. 2-34) — Maintenance (P. 8-21)

6. Antenna (P. 4-47)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Coat hooks (P. 2-49)

2. Rear personal light (P. 2-58)

4. Power window controls (P. 2-53)

5. Automatic drive positioner switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-24)

6. Sun visors (P. 3-21)

7. Moonroof switch (P. 2-56)

8. Map light (P. 2-58)

9. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-47)

10. Inside rearview mirror (P. 3-21)

— HomeLink姞 (if so equipped) (P. 2-60) — Compass (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)

11. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)

12. Rear cup holders (P. 2-46)

13. Console box

— Power outlet (P. 2-45) — Auxiliary input jacks (P. 4-87) — USB memory operation (P. 4-69) — iPod player operation (P. 4-78)

14. Front cup holders (P. 2-46)

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3. Mobile Entertainment System (MES) (if so equipped) — Flip-down screen (P. 4-91) — Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) drive (P. 4-91) — Headphones (P. 4-94) — DVD remote controller (P. 4-95)

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COCKPIT

1. Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-23)

2. Instrument brightness control switch

(P. 2-39)

3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch

(P. 2-35)

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4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — For audio system (P. 4-46) — For Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System (with navigation system) (P. 4-104) — For INFINITI Voice Recognition System (with navigation system) (P. 4-129)

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5. Trip computer switch (P. 2-27)

6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32)

7. Steering-wheel-mounted controls

(right side) — Cruise control switches (P. 5-26) — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-28) — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-18) — Distance Control Assist (DCA) switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-49)

8. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)

9. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 5-77)

10. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-11)

11. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) — Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (P. 2-43, 5-61) — Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (P. 2-42, 5-18)

12. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer

(P. 2-6)

13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel

lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-19)

14. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-19)

15. Center-console-mounted controls — Climate controlled seat switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-41) — SNOW mode switch (P. 2-43) — Continuous Damping Control mode select switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-44, 5-72)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-39)

2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-15)

3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)

4. Center ventilator (P. 4-39)

5. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (P. 4-7) — Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System (with navigation system) (P. 4-104)

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— Around View Monitor (if so equipped) (P. 4-28)

6. Center display (P. 4-2)

7. Clock (P. 2-45)

8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-40)

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)

10. Hood release handle (P. 3-16)

11. Fuse box cover (P. 8-22)

12. Parking brake (P. 5-17)

13. Steering wheel

— Horn (P. 2-41) — Driver supplement air bag (P. 1-40)

14. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-9)

15. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-45)

16. Power outlet (P. 2-45)

17. Rear window defogger switch (P. 2-35)

18. Automatic climate control system

(P. 4-40)

19. Audio system (P. 4-46)

20. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-48)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P. 2-7)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-12)

3. Speedometer (P. 2-6)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 2-7)

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5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-21)

6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-8)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ35HR ENGINE

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-22)

2. Battery (P. 8-15)

3. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-9)

4. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)

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10. Drive belts (P. 8-17)

11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)

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5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)

7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)

8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)

9. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)

VK50VE ENGINE

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-22)

2. Battery (P. 8-15)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)

4. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-9)

10. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)

11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)

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5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)

7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)

8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)

9. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)*

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light

Brake warning light 2-13

Charge warning light 2-14

Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warning light (orange)*

Engine oil pressure warning light

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system warning light (orange)*

Intelligent Key system warning light

Lane departure warning light (orange)*

2-13

2-14

2-15

Warning

light

Indica-

tor light

Name Page

Low tire pressure warning light 2-15

Master warning light 2-17

Preview Function warning light (orange)*

Rear Active Steer warning light* 2-17

Seat belt warning light 2-17

Supplemental air bag warning light

Name Page

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indicator light

Automatic Transmission (AT) position indicator light

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light 2-18

2-17

2-18

Indica-

tor light

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light*

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indicator light (green)*

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Security indicator light 2-20

Slip indicator light 2-20

Low beam indicator lights 2-20

SPORT mode indicator light* 2-20

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

2-18

2-19

2-20

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats .............................................1-2

Front seats .....................................1-2

Rear seats ......................................1-5

Head restraints .................................1-6

Adjustable headrest .............................1-9

Armrest (if so equipped) ........................1-12

Seat belts ........................................1-12

Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-12

Child safety....................................1-15

Pregnant women ...............................1-16

Injured persons ................................1-16

Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function

(front seats) (if so equipped) ....................1-16

Three-point type seat belt.......................1-17

Seat belt extenders.............................1-19

Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-20

Child restraints .................................. 1-20

Precautions on child restraints ................. 1-20

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

System (LATCH) ............................... 1-22

Top tether strap child restraint ................. 1-24

Child restraint installation using LATCH ..........1-25

Child restraint installation using the seat

belts ......................................... 1-29

Booster seats .....................................1-35

Precautions on booster seats....................1-35

Booster seat installation ....................... 1-38

Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-40

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system ....................................... 1-40

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ...................................1-45

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover

supplemental air bag systems.................. 1-50

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) .......1-52

Supplemental air bag warning labels ............1-53

Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-53

Repair and replacement procedure...............1-54

SEATS

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 in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.

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● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

● The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

FRONT SEATS Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips :

● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

See “AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for the seat position memory function.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damages.

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Forward and backward :

Moving the switch slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

Reclining :

Move the recline switch desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback

forward or backward will

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backward until the

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forward.

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can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

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Seat lifter :

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle or height of the seat.

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Lumbar support :

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver.

Push the front to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

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or back

end of the switch

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Side support (if so equipped) :

The side support feature provides thigh and torso supports. Push the switch inside outside switch inside torso area.

to adjust the thigh area. Push the

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or outside

to adjust the

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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 portion to the desired position.

to extend the front

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REAR SEATS

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 serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

● 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.

● 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.

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Reclining

Pull the reclining lever seatback at the desired angle. Release the reclining lever after positioning the seat at the desired angle.

To return the seatback, pull the lever.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

and position the

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WARNING

● After adjustment, check to be sure the seat is securely locked.

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Folding

Before folding the rear seats :

Remove drink containers from the rear cup holder.

To fold down the seatbacks :

Pull the lever

Return the rear seatback manually until it securely locks in position.

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and fold the seatback.

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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 adjustment 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 properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant 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.

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The head restraints are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a head restraint.

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Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Adjustment

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.

1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint properly in a

secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

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Install

1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches must be installed in the hole with the lock

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knob

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before

an occupant uses the seating position.

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Front-seat Active Head Restraint

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.

Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described earlier in this section.

ADJUSTABLE HEADREST

WARNING

The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrests properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the adjustable headrest stalks or remove the adjustable headrests. Do not use the seat if the adjustable headrests have been removed. If the headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the adjustable headrests. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with adjustable headrests.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with an adjustable headrest.

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Components

1. Adjustable headrest

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

Adjustment

Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears.

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To raise the headrest, pull it up.

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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable headrests.

1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the headrest from the seat.

4. Store the headrest properly in a secure

place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Install and properly adjust the headrest

before an occupant uses the seating position.

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Install

1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches stalled in the hole with the lock knob

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the headrest before an

occupant uses the seating position.

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