Infiniti QX 2012 User Manual

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

2012 Inﬁniti QX 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 your vehicle 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.

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 instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See an INFINITI retailer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

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 appro-

priate 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 off-road 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.”

Bluetooth®is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and licensed to Clarion Co., Ltd.

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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

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 or via e-mail at: nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e-mail at: information.centre@nissancanada. com

If you prefer, visit us at: www.infinitiusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers) We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and

thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

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

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS)....................................................... 0-2

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

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

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

Cockpit................................................................ 0-7

Instrument panel................................................. 0-9

Meters and gauges ........................................... 0-10

Engine compartment ......................................... 0-11

VK56VD engine............................................ 0-11

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

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat belt (Page 1-27)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-54)

3. Head Restraints (P.1-10)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-54)

7. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-35)

8. 3rd row seats (P.1-8) — Child restraints (P.1-33)

9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-35)

10. Armrest (2nd row seat) (P.1-17)

11. 2nd row seats (P.1-5) — Child restraints (P.1-33)

12. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-67)

13. Front armrest (P.1-17)

14. Front seats (P.1-4) — Occupant classification sensors

(weight sensors) (P.1-60)

15. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-62)

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— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-14)

4. Seat belts (P.1-21)

5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-54)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-18)

2. Windshield wiper and washer

— Switch operation (P.2-33) — Rain-sensing auto wiper system

(P.2-34)

— Wiper blade replacement (P.8-20)

— Window washer fluid (P.8-15) — Windshield wiper deicer* (P.2-36)

3. Moonroof (P.2-63)

4. Power windows (P.2-61)

5. Roof rack (P.2-60)

6. Front Sensor

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— Around View Monitor (P.4-21)

7. Recovery hook (P.6-17)

8. Front view camera (P.4-21)

9. Fog light (P.2-43)

10. Headlight washers* (P.2-41)

11. Headlight and turn signal (P.2-37)

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27) — Adaptive Front lighting System

(AFS)* (P.2-41)

12. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) (P.2-15, P.5-4)

13. Outside mirrors (P.3-28)

— Side view camera (P.4-21) — Welcome light (P.2-65)

14. Side turn signal lights (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

15. Doors

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

(P.3-15)

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

*: if so equipped

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Fuel-filler door (P.3-23) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)

2. Antenna (P.4-80)

3. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

4. Rear window defroster (P.2-36)

9. Rear window wiper and washer

— Switch operation (P.2-35) — Window washer fluid (P.8-15)

10. Spare tire (under the vehicle) (P.6-2)

11. Rear Sensor — Around View Monitor (P.4-21)

12. Recovery hook (P.6-17)

13. Trailer hitch (P.9-22)

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5. Satellite antenna (P.4-41)

6. Rear view camera (P.4-21)

7. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

8. Lift gate (P.3-18) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Cargo light (P.2-68)

2. Cup holders (3rd row seat) (P.2-55)

3. Rear ventilators (P.4-32)

4. Coat hooks (P.2-59)

5. Rear personal lights (P.2-66)

6. Tray (P.2-58)

— USB memory operation* (P.4-59)

— iPod

player operation* (P.4-68)

7. Door armrest

— Power window controls (P.2-61) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5)

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8. Automatic drive positioner switch (P.3-30)

9. Sun visors (P.3-27)

10. Moon roof switch (P.2-63)

11. Map lights (P.2-66)

12. Sunglasses holder (P.2-56)

13. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-27) — HomeLink

universal transceiver

(P.2-68)

14. Cargo area

— Power outlet (P.2-52) — Cargo floor box (P.2-60) — Luggage hooks (P.2-59) — Jacking tools (P.6-4)

15. Rear console box (P.2-58) — Cup holders (2nd row seat)*

(P.2-54) — Pocket* (P.2-58)

16. Cup holders (2nd row seat)* (P.2-54)

17. Dual head restraint DVD system* (P.4-81)

18. Console box (P.2-57)

— Power outlet (P.2-52) — Auxiliary input jacks* (P.4-76,

P.4-82) — Rear automatic air conditioning

system* (P.4-38)

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19. Power outlet (P.2-52)/Front cup holders (P.2-54)

*: if so equipped

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COCKPIT

1. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-42)

2. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-7)

3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch

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— Headlight (P.2-38) — Turn signal (P.2-43) — Fog light (P.2-43)

4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)

— Audio control steering switch (P.4-79)

— Hands-Free Phone System switch (P.4-94)

5. Trip computer switch (P.2-28)

6. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-33)

7. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)

— Cruise control system* (P.5-45) — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-

tem* (P.5-47)

8. Dynamic driver assistance switch* — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)

system* (P.5-21) — Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-

tem* (P.5-70) — Blind Spot Intervention system*

(P.5-31)

9. Selector lever (P.9-29)

10. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch* (P.5-91)/SNOW mode switch (P.2-49)/ TOW MODE switch (P.2-49)/Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-106)

11. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-40)

12. Power lift gate main switch (P.3-18)

13. Outside rearview mirror remote control switch (P.3-28)

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14. Warning systems switch* — Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

(P.5-21)

— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)* (P.5-31) — Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*

(P.5-82)

15. Power lift gate switch (P.3-18)

16. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-26)

17. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch* (P.5-86)

*: if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P.4-32)

2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)

3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-43)

4. Center ventilator (P.4-32)

5. Center multi-function control panel (P.4-4)

— Vehicle information and setting buttons (P.4-8)

6. Center display

— Around View Monitor (P.4-21) — Navigation system** — DVD player operation (P.4-56)

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7. Clock (P.2-51)

8. Defroster switch (P.2-36)/Deicer switch* (P.2-36)

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-54)

10. Fuse box (P.8-24)

11. Parking brake (P.5-20)

12. Hood release handle (P.3-18)

13. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-45) — Driver supplemental air bag

(P.1-54) — Power steering system (P.5-101)

14. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-11)

15. Climate controlled seat switch* (P.2-47)/Heated seat switch* (P.2-45)

16. Remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch* (P.1-9)

17. Heated steering wheel switch (P.2-44)

18. Power outlet (P.2-52)

19. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-62)

20. Cup holder (P.2-54)

21. Automatic climate control system (P.4-33)

22. Audio system (P.4-41)

23. Glove box (P.2-57)

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*: if so equipped **: Refer to the separate Navigation

System Owner’s Manual.

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P.2-8)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-11)

3. Speedometer (P.2-7)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-8)

5. Voltmeter (P.2-10)

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6. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-22)

7. Engine oil pressure gauge (P.2-9)

8. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)

11. Drive belts (P.8-18)

12. Air cleaner (P.8-19)

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VK56VD ENGINE

1. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Battery (P.8-16)

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

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) oil temperature warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) park warning light

Brake warning light 2-13

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/ Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system warning light (orange)*

Charge warning light 2-14

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

Engine oil pressure warning light

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light (4WD models)

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

Intelligent Key warning light 2-15

Lane departure warning light (orange)*

Name Page

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2-13

2-14

2-15

Warning

light

Indicator

light

Name Page

Low tire pressure warning light 2-15

Master warning light 2-17

Preview Function warning light (orange)*

Seat belt warning light 2-17

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

Name Page

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indicator light*

Automatic Transmission (AT) position indicator light

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator light (green)*

Check suspension indicator light

Cruise indicator light*

Exterior light indicator

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light

2-17

2-18

2-19

Indicator

light

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light*

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

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Security indicator light 2-21

SNOW mode indicator light 2-21

TOW mode indicator light 2-21

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

Seats................................................................... 1-3

Front seats ...................................................... 1-4

2nd row seats ................................................. 1-5

3rd row seats.................................................. 1-8

Head restraints.............................................. 1-10

Headrest ....................................................... 1-14

Headrest (2nd row center seat) (if

so equipped) ................................................. 1-17

Armrest (if so equipped)................................ 1-17

Flexible seating ............................................. 1-18

Seat belts.......................................................... 1-21

Precautions on seat belt usage ..................... 1-21

Pregnant women ........................................... 1-23

Injured persons ............................................. 1-23

Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function

(if so equipped for front seats)...................... 1-23

Three-point type seat belt ............................. 1-24

Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-30

Seat belt maintenance................................... 1-30

Child safety ....................................................... 1-31

Infants........................................................... 1-32

Small children ............................................... 1-32

Larger children .............................................. 1-32

Child restraints ................................................. 1-33

Precautions on child restraints..................... 1-33

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

System (LATCH)............................................ 1-35

Top tether strap child restraint..................... 1-38

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH................................................. 1-38

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts .............................................. 1-40

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH................................................. 1-43

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts..................................... 1-45

Installing top tether strap (2nd row captain’s

seats or 2nd row bench seat) ...................... 1-49

Installing top tether strap (3rd row

bench seat).................................................. 1-50

Booster seats .............................................. 1-50

Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-54

Precautions on supplemental

restraint system........................................... 1-54

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ................................................. 1-60

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

bag systems.................................................. 1-66

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) .... 1-67

Supplemental air bag warning labels ........... 1-68

Supplemental air bag warning light ............. 1-69

Repair and replacement procedure............... 1-69

SEATS

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.

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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.

. 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

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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.

Forward and backward:

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

Reclining:

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

forward.

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,

forward or backward

backward until

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the seatback 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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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.

Seat lifter:

1. Pull up or push down the adjusting switch to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

2. Tilt up or down the adjusting switch to adjust the front angle of the seat until the desired position is achieved (for driver’s seat).

Lumbar support:

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

Push the front or back end of the switch to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

2ND ROW 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

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Captain’s seat

Bench seat

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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

WARNING

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the

. 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.

. After adjustment, check to be sure the

seat is securely locked.

Entry to 3rd row seat

CAUTION

. Do not drive with the 2nd row seat

tipped up.

. Be careful not to allow the 2nd row seat

to pinch, hit any part of your body or other people when operating the 2nd row seat. Make sure the seat path is clear of all objects before moving the seat.

The 2nd row seat can be tipped forward for easy entry to or exit from the 3rd row seat.

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For manual type:

To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

located on the 2nd row seat and fold

the seatback forward the seat base. Then lift up the seat base and tip the 2nd row seat forward will release the back of the seat so it may

at an angle over

. This

be tipped forward. To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

and fold the seatback forward onto

the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

For remote release type (if so equipped):

Push and hold the switch located on the instrument panel. The seatback will fold down and tip forward.

The lower corner of the seat base will lift and the 2nd row seat will tip forward.

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. Disconnect and secure the center seat

belt and tongues into the retractor base. See “3rd row center seat belt” later in this section.

— Always reconnect the center seat

belt when the seat is returned to the upright position

. Make sure that there are no objects on

the seatback cushion.

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3RD ROW SEATS

The 3rd row power folding seat controls are located behind the 2nd row seat (both the driver’s and passenger’s side) on the 3rd row cup holder console controls located on the rear quarter trim panel behind the 3rd row seats (passenger’s side)

Before operating the 3rd row seats: . Make sure the 2nd row seatback is not

reclined.

. Lower the 3rd row headrest to the full

down position.

. There are also

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Power reclining

Push and hold the rear side of the switch

beside the 3rd row cup holders until

the desired seatback angle (up to 20 degrees) is obtained. To move the seatback forward again, push and hold the front side of the switch obtained.

until the desired angle is

WARNING

. After adjustment, check to be sure the

seat is securely locked.

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the

. 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.

Push and hold the rear side of the switch

. The seatback will be returned auto-

matically. The seatback will rise up while holding the switch.

NOTE: Operating the power folding seats can

discharge the vehicle battery if the vehicle is not running.

CAUTION

When operating the rear power seatback return, make sure that the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

WARNING

SSS1118

Power folding

Push and hold the front side of the switch

located on the passenger side of the

cargo room. The corresponding seatback (R: right side, L: left side) will be folded down automatically.

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. 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 posi-

tion. 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.

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.

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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.

SSS1100

SSS0992

Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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