Infiniti Qx30 2018 Owner's Manual

2018 OWNER’S MANUAL

AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

For your safety,			keep in this vehicle.

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. 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 prior to delivery. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. 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. It is recommended that you visit 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 this 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!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete 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 use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.

•ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

•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.

As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate all-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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.

For additional information, refer to “Onpavement and off-road driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and “Driving safety precautions” in the “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 modifications may not be covered under INFINITI warranties.

WARNING

Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diagnostic (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 or endorse the use of any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically approved by INFINITI. The vehicle warranty may not cover damage caused by any aftermarket plug-in device.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all features and equipment available on this model. Features and equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of production, region or availability. Therefore, you may find information about features or equipment that are not included or installed on 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 performance, design or component suppliers without notice and without obligation.

From time to time, INFINITI may update or revise this manual to provide Owners with the most accurate information currently available. Please carefully read and retain with this manual all revision updates sent to you by INFINITI to ensure you have access to accurate and up-to-date information regarding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the INFINITI website at https:// owners.infinitiusa.com/owners/navigation/ manualsandGuides. If you have questions concerning any information in your Owner’s

Manual, contact INFINITI Consumer Affairs. See the INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual for contact information.

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.

NOTE

Indicates additional helpful information.

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

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

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

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

[ ]:

Square brackets are used to indicate messages, keys, or items displayed on a screen.

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Chevrons or angle brackets are used to indicate texts on controls like buttons or switches inside or on the vehicle.

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. Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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.”

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by DENSO CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

SiriusXM® services require a subscription after trial period and are sold separately or as a package. The satellite service is available only in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM® satellite service is also available in Canada: see www.siriusxm.ca

Required SiriusXM Satellite Radio and SiriusXM Travel Link monthly subscriptions are sold separately. Sirius XM Travel Link is only available in select markets. For more information, see www.siriusxm.com/travellink

“Made for iPod®” and “Made for iPhone®” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod® or iPhone®, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod® or iPhone® may affect wireless performance.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, and iPod touch ® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, visit www.gracenote.com.

CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright c 2000 to present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright c 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.

© 2017 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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 OR

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.center@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 contents

Illustrated table of contents		0

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system		1
		2
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments		3
Display screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio system		4
Starting and driving		5
In case of emergency		6
Appearance and care		7
Do-it-yourself		8
Maintenance and Schedules		9
Technical information		10
Index		11

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Seats, Seat belts and Supplemental Restraint		Instrument panel	0-7
System (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.0-2	Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.0-8
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	0-3	Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.0-9
Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	0-4	2.0L Gasoline engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	0-5	Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	0-10
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	0-6

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS)

NIC2847

1. Rear seat belts (Page. 1-7)

3.Roof-mounted curtain side impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P. 1-38)

4.Front seat belts (P.1-10)

5.Seat belt pretensioners (P.1-54)

6.Air bag warning label (P.1-55)

7.Driver Supplemental front-impact air bag (P. 1-38)

8.Passenger supplemental front-impact air bag (P.1-38)

9.Top tether strap anchors (P.1-23)

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10.LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)/ ISOFIX child restraint system (P. 1-21)

11.Rear seats (P.1-5)

—Child restraints (P.1-19)

12.Head restraints/headrests (P.1-7)

13.Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags (P.1-38)

14.Front seats (P.1-3)

— Occupant Classification System (OCS) (P. 1-46)

15.Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-46)

16.Driver and passenger supplemental knee air bags (P.1-38)

*: if equipped

EXTERIOR FRONT

6. Turn signal lights (P.2-66, 8-22)

— Side turn signal light (P.8-22) Mirrors

— Adjustment (P.3-19)

*: if equipped

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1.Power windows (P.2-73)

2.Windshield wipers and washers

—Switch operation (P.2-60)

—Blade replacement (P.8-13)

—Window washer fluid (P.8-8)

—Windshield de-icer* (P.2-63)

3.Recovery hook (P.6-14)

4.Front fog lights (P.2-70)

5.Headlights

— Switch operation (P.8-23)

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EXTERIOR REAR

8. Rear reflector

9. Rear combination lights (P.8-24)

10. Fuel-filler door

— Operation (P.3-16)

— Fuel information (P.8-2)

*: if equipped

				NIC2836
1.	Antenna (P.4-53)	4.	Rear window wiper and washer
2.	High-mounted stop light (Bulb replace-		—	Operation (P.2-62)
	ment) (P.8-22)		—	Wiper blade replacement (P.2-13)
3.	Rear window defroster (P.2-63)	5.	Recovery hook (P.6-15)
		6.	Lift gate (P.3-7)
			—	Intelligent
		7.	Rear view

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

12. Glove box/storage (P.2-79)

*: if equipped

			NIC2701
1.	Rear armrest* (P.1-7)	8.	Door handle (P.3-6)
2.	Rear personal lights (P.2-87)	9.	Door armrest
3.	Overhead control panel (P.2-76)		— Power windows controls (P.2-73)
4.	Sunshade switch* (P.2-76)		— Exterior rear view mirror remote control
5.	Sun visor (P.2-18)		switch (P.2-18)
6.	Security system buttons (P.3-59)	10. Front cup
7. Interior rear-view mirror (P.3-18)		11.	Air

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COCKPIT

7. Cruise Control switch

— Cruise Control (P.5-46)

— Intelligent Cruise Control (P.2-49) 8. USB connection ports (P.4-4)

9. Shift lever (P.5-21)

10. Front cup holders (P.2-80)

11. INFINITI controller (P.4-2)

			NIC2649
1. Turn signal, wiper, washer, and high beam		4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right
	switch (P.2-66, 2-60)		side) (P.4-3)
2.	Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left	5.	Light switch
	side) (P.2-15)		— Headlight (P.2-64)
3.	Ignition switch (P.5-15)		— Fog light (P.2-70)
	— Push button ignition switch* (P.5-16)	6.	Parking

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

			NIC2898
1.	Ventilators (P.4-42)	6.	Steering wheel
2.	Center display* (P.4-4)		— Power steering system (P.5-90)
3.	Meters and gauges (P.2-4)		— Horn (P. 2-71)
4.	Light switch (P.2-64)		— Driver’s supplemental front-impact air
5.	Parking brake (P.3-27)		bag (P.1-38)
		7.	Audio

8.Ignition switch (P.5-15)

—Push button ignition switch* (P.5-16)

9.Heater and air conditioner (P.4-43)

10.Switch panel

—Seat heater switches* (P.2-72)

—Hazard indicator flasher switch (P.6-2)

—Idle Stop/Start system on/off switch (P. 6-30)

—Front passenger air bag status light (P.6-46)

11.Vehicle Information Display (P.2-15)

12.Glove box (P.2-79)

13.Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)

*: if equipped

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METERS AND GAUGES

			NIC2651
1.	Speedometer (P.2-4)	5.	Engine coolant temperature gauge
2.	Vehicle information display (P.2-15)		(P.2-6)
	— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-15)	6.	Fuel gauge (P.2-7)
3.	Upper information display (P.2-15)
4.	Tachometer (P.2-6)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-3)

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

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

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-7)

5. Engine air cleaner filter (P.8-13)

6. Battery (P.8-9)

7. Fuse box (P.8-17)

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

NIC2833

2.0L GASOLINE ENGINE

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Light	Name	Page	Light	Name	Page	Light	Name	Page
	Anti-lock Braking System	2-8		Seat belt (driver and front pas-	2-11		High beam assist indicator	2-14
	(ABS) warning light			senger) warning light			light *
	Brake warning light (red)	2-11		Supplemental Restraint Sys-	2-12		High beam indicator light	2-14
				tem (SRS) air bag warning light
	Low tire pressure warning	2-9		Low fuel warning light	2-13		Rear fog light indicator light	2-14
	light*
	Malfunction indicator light	2-10		Vehicle Dynamic Control	2-13		Side light indicator light	2-14
	(yellow)			(VDC) warning light
	Distance warning light*	2-11		Turn signal/hazard indicator	2-13		Front passenger air bag status	2-14
				lights			light**
	Electric parking brake warning	2-11		Low beam indicator light	2-14
	light (red)
	Electric parking brake warning	2-11		Vehicle Dynamic Control	2-13
	light (yellow)			(VDC) OFF indicator light
	Coolant warning light	2-13		Front fog light indicator light*	2-14	*: if equipped
						**: located above heater and air condi-
						tioner controls

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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Rear seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Armrest (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 Head restraints/Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 Adjustable head restraint components. . . . . . .1-8 Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9 Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . .1-10 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . .1-13 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17 Infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18 Small children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18 Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . .1-20 Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24 Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25 Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27 Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . . . . .1-38

Precautions on Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38 Supplemental air bag systems . . . . . . . . . . .1-44 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . .1-55 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . .1-55 Repair and replacement procedure . . . . . . . .1-56

SEATS

SSS0133AZ

WARNING

•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.

•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 properly. (See "Seat belts" later in this section.)

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

•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 unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.

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

•Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

•When moving the seats forward or backward, or returning a reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback while operating. If the seatback is not held, the seat or seatback may move suddenly and could cause injury.

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

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NIC2605

FRONT SEATS

Manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward:

Pull the lever 1 up and hold it while sliding the seat forward or backward to the preferred position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Seat cushion angle (if equipped):

Adjust the angles so that your thighs are lightly supported. Turn handwheel 2 forwards or backwards.

Seat lifter (if equipped):

Repeatedly pull up or push down the adjusting lever 3 , to adjust the seat height to the desired position.

Seatback angle:

Relieve the pressure on the seatback and turn handwheel 4 forwards or backwards.

The reclining feature allows the adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain the proper seat belt fit. (See "Seat belts" later in this section.)

The seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

NIC2607

Lumbar support:

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

Push each side of the adjusting switch to adjust the seat lumbar area until the desired position is achieved.

1 To raise the seatback contour2 To soften the seatback contour3 To lower the seatback contour4 To harden the seatback contour

Power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

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

seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

•To avoid discharge of the battery, do not operate the power seats for a long period of time when the engine is not running.

NOTE

You can store the seat settings using the memory function (see " Memory function (if equipped)" in the "2. Instruments and controls" section).

NIC2606

Forward and backward:

Move the adjusting switch 1 forward or backward as shown to move the seat to the desired position.

Reclining:

Move the adjusting switch 2 forward or backward as shown to move the seatback to the desired position.

The reclining feature allows the adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain the proper seat belt fit. (See "Seat belts" later in this section.)

The seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

Seat lifter (if equipped):

1.Pull up or push down the adjusting switch3 as shown to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

2.Tilt up or down the adjusting switch 4 as shown to adjust the front angle of the seat until the desired position is achieved.

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NIC2607

Lumbar support:

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

Push each side of the adjusting switch to adjust the seat lumbar area until the desired position is achieved.

1 To raise the seatback contour2 To soften the seatback contour3 To lower the seatback contour4 To harden the seatback contour

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 or death 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 sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

•Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.

•Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.

–Make sure that the seat path is clear before

–Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat.

•Head restraints/headrests should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.

•If the head restraints/headrests are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

•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.

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NPA1293

Folding

The luggage compartment loading capacity can be increased by folding the rear seatbacks forward.

To fold the seatback:

1.Ensure head restraints are properly stowed, see "Head restraints/Headrests" later in this section.

2.Release the seatback lock by pulling the release handle as shown.

3.Fold the seatback forward as shown.

NIC2669

4.Insert the seat belt into the seat belt holder as shown.

To return the seatback to an upright position:

1.Make sure the seat belts are clear of the seatback latch mechanism.

2.Lift the seatback up and push firmly to lock.

3.If the red marker is visible then the seatback has not latched properly — release and then re-latch the seat.

4.If the head restraint/headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. See "Head

section.

WARNING

Always use the seat belt holder, and ensure that the seat belt is not trapped in the seatback latch mechanism. Failure to do so may cause damage to the seat belt, and this may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

NIC2611

ARMREST (IF EQUIPPED)

Rear

Pull the tab and draw the armrest 1 forward as shown until it is horizontal.

NPA1500

Indicates that the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

Indicates that the seating position is equipped with a non-removable head rest.

WARNING

Head restraints/headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjustable head restraints/headrests must be adjusted properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint/headrest stalks or remove the head restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat if the head restraint/ headrest has head

restraint/headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/ headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints/headrests. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

•Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints/headrests that may be integrated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

•Adjustable head restraints/headrests have multiple notches along the stalk to lock them in a desired adjustment position.

•The non-adjustable head restraints/ headrests have a single locking notch to secure them to the seat frame.

•Proper Adjustment:

–For the adjustable type, align the head restraint/headrest so the center of your ear is approximately level with the center of the head restraint/headrest.

–If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

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•If the head restraint/headrest has been removed, ensure that it is reinstalled and locked in place before riding in that designated seating position.

NOTE

For vehicles with sports seats you cannot adjust the front head restraints/headrests or the outer rear head restraints/headrests.

SSS0992Z

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT

COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

SSS1037Z

REMOVE

Use the following procedure to remove the head restraint/headrest.

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

2.Push and hold the lock knob.

3.Remove the head restraint/headrest from the seat.

4.Store the head restraint/headrest properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5.Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position.

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SSS1038Z

INSTALL

1.Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint/headrest is facing the

correct direction. The stalk with the ad-

justment notch 1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 2 .

2.Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down.

3.Properly adjust the head restraint/ headrest before an occupant uses the seating position.

SSS0997Z

ADJUST

For adjustable head restraint/ headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

SSS1035Z

Raise

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned from the stored position or any nonlatch position so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

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SSS1036Z

Lower

To lower, push and hold the lock knob 1 and push the head restraint/headrest down.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

NIC2610

Fore-aft

This function allows you to adjust the distance between the head restraint/headrest and the back of the head.

•To move forwards: pull the head restraint/ headrest forwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages. There are a number of detents.

•To move backwards: press and hold button 1 and push the head restraint/ headrest backwards.

•When the head restraint/headrest is in the desired position, release the button and make sure that the head restraint/ headrest is engaged in position.

SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. INFINITI strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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SSS0134AZ

Sit upright and well back

SSS0136AZ

Sit upright and well back

SSS0016Z

SSS0014Z

WARNING

•Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be in the rear seats and in an appropriate restraint.

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