Infiniti QX30 (2018 year). Manual

REAR-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH

For additional information, refer to all Warn-
ings and Cautions in the "Child safety" in the
"1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system" section and "Child re-
straints" in the "1. Safety — seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system" section
before installing a child restraint. Do not use
the lower anchors if the combined weight of
the child and the child restraint exceeds 65 lb
(29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child
and the child restraint is greater than 65 lb
(29.5 kg), use the vehicle seat belt (not the
lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be
sure to follow the child restraint manufactur-
er's instructions for installation. Follow these
steps to install a rear-facing child restraint in
the 2nd row seats using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.

3. For child restraints that are equipped with

webbing-mounted attachments, remove
any additional slack from the anchor at-
tachments. Press downward and rear-
ward firmly in the center of the child re-
straint with your hand to compress the
vehicle seat cushion and seatback while
tightening the webbing of the anchor at-
tachments.

WRS0801Z

Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2

WRS0802Z

Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

LRS0673Z

Rear-facing — step 3

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4. After attaching the child restraint, test it

before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the child
restraint near the LATCH attachment
path. The child restraint should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to
side. Try to tug it forward and check to see
if the LATCH attachment holds the re-
straint in place. If the restraint is not se-
cure, tighten the LATCH attachment as
necessary, or put the restraint in another
seat and test it again. You may need to try
a different child restraint or try installing
by using the vehicle seat belt (if appli-
cable). Not all child restraints fit in all types
of vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2
through 4.

REAR-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

Do not use the lower anchors if the combined
weight of the child and the child restraint
exceeds 65 lb (29.5 kg). If the combined
weight of the child and the child restraint is
greater than 65 lb (29.5 kg), use the vehicle
seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the
child restraint. Be sure to follow the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions for in-
stallation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in
the rear seats:

1. Child restraints for infants must be used

in the rear-facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat. Posi-
tion the child restraint on the seat. Always
follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.

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Rear-facing — step 4

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Rear-facing — step 1

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2. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the tongue engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-
tractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the ELR mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

WRS0761Z

Rear-facing — step 2

LRS0669Z

Rear-facing — step 3

LRS0670Z

Rear-facing — step 4

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5. Remove any additional slack from the seat

belt; press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while pulling up on the seat belt.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it

before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the child
restraint near the seat belt path. The child
restraint should not move more than 1
inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug
it forward and check to see if the belt
holds the restraint in place. If the restraint
is not secure, tighten the seat belt as nec-
essary, or put the restraint in another seat
and test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1
through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and
the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH

WRS0762Z

Rear-facing — step 5

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Rear-facing — step 6

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Follow these steps to install a forward-
facing child restraint in the rear seats using
the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach-
ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.

If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap
and secure the tether strap to the tether
anchor point. For additional information,
refer to "Installing top tether strap" in the
"1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system" section.

Do not install child restraints that require
the use of a top tether strap in seating
positions that do not have a top tether
anchor.

3. The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. If the head restraint/
headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head
restraint/headrest when the child re-
straint is removed. For additional infor-
mation about head restraint/headrest ad-
justment, refer to "Head restraints/
Headrests" in the "1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system"
section. If the seating position does not
have

adjustable

head

restraint/

headrest and it is interfering with the
proper child restraint fit, try another seat-
ing position or a different child restraint.

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Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2

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Forward-rigid web-mounted — step 2

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4. For child restraints that are equipped with

webbing-mounted attachments, remove
any additional slack from the webbing of
the anchor attachments. Press down-
ward and rearward firmly in the center of
the child restraint with your knee to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while tightening the webbing of the
anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer's instructions to remove
any slack.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it

before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the child
restraint near the LATCH attachment
path. The child restraint should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to
side. Try to tug it forward and check to see
if the LATCH attachment holds the re-
straint in place. If the restraint is not se-
cure, tighten the LATCH attachment as
necessary, or put the restraint in another
seat and test it again. You may need to try
a different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3
through 6.

Installing top tether strap

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments. First,
secure the child restraint with the LATCH
lower anchors (rear outboard seating posi-
tions only).

SSS0647Z

Forward-facing — step 4

SSS0638Z

Forward-facing — step 6

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The LATCH anchor points are provided to
install child restraints in the rear outboard
seating positions only, as shown. Do not at-
tempt to install a child restraint in the center
position using the LATCH anchors.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used to attach
adult seat belts, or other items or equip-
ment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage
the child restraint anchorages. The child re-
straint will not be properly installed using
the damaged anchorage, and a child could
be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

Outboard seating positions with removable
head restraints/headrests:

1. If necessary, raise or remove the head

restraint/headrest and store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head
restraint/headrest when the child re-
straint is removed. For additional informa-
tion about head restraint/headrest ad-
justment, removal and installation, refer to
"Head restraints/Headrests" in the "1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system" section.

2. Position the top tether strap

䊊

over the

seatback as shown.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

䊊

on the seatback behind the

child restraint as shown.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer's instructions to remove
any slack.

Outboard seating positions with fixed head
restraints/headrests:

1. If the child restraint has a single tether

strap, route the strap

䊊

over the top of

the outer head restraint/headrest. If the
child restraint has two tether straps, route
them round each side of the outer head
restraint/headrest.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

䊊

on the seatback behind the

child restraint as shown.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer's instructions to remove
any slack.

If you have any questions when installing
a top tether strap, it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure to
use the ALR mode will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured. The
restraint could tip over or be loose and
cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or
collision. Also, it can change the operation
of the front passenger air bag. For addi-
tional information, refer to "Front passen-
ger air bag and status light" in the "1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system" section.

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Follow these steps to install a forward-
facing child restraint using the vehicle seat
belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger
seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint in the

front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Child re-
straints for infants must be used in the
rear-facing direction and, therefore,
must not be used in the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions. The back of the
child restraint should be secured against
the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust
or remove the head restraint/headrest to
obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the
head restraint/headrest is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
head restraint/headrest when the child
restraint is removed. For additional infor-
mation about head restraint/headrest ad-
justment, removal and installation, refer
to "Head restraints/Headrests" in the "1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system" section.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and it
is interfering with the proper child re-
straint fit, try another seating position or a
different child restraint.

WRS0699Z

Forward-facing

(front passenger seat) — step 1

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3. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the tongue engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions for belt routing. If
the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap
and secure the tether strap to the tether
anchor point (rear seat installation only).
For additional information, refer to "In-
stalling top tether strap" in the "1. Safety —
seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system" section.

Do not install child restraints that require
the use of a top tether strap in seating
positions that do not have a top tether
anchor.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-
tractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to ELR mode when the
seat belt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

WRS0680Z

Forward-facing — step 3

LRS0667Z

Forward-facing — step 4

LRS0668Z

Forward-facing — step 5

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6. Remove any additional slack from the seat

belt; press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with
your knee to compress the vehicle seat
cushion and seatback while pulling up on
the seat belt.

7. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer's instructions to remove
any slack.

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it

9. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2
through 8.

10. If the child restraint is installed in the

front passenger seat, place the ignition
switch in the ON position. Either the
<PASSENGER AIR BAG ON> indicator
light or <PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF>
indicator light will illuminate depending
on the size of the child and the type of
child restraint used. See "Front passen-
ger air bag and status light" in the "1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system" section. After
the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

If necessary, system operation can be
checked by using a special tool. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. Until you have

WRS0681Z

Forward-facing — step 6

WRS0698Z

Forward-facing — step 8

SSS0676Z

Forward-facing — step 10

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confirmed system operation, move the
child restraint to another position. See
"Troubleshooting" later in this section.

Installing top tether strap

WARNING

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
seat belts.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat
belt.

Outboard seating positions with removable
head restraints/headrests:

1. If necessary raise or remove the head

restraint/headrest and store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head

restraint/headrest when the child re-
straint is removed. For additional informa-
tion about head restraint/headrest ad-
justment, removal and installation, refer to
"Head restraints/Headrests" in the "1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system" section.

2. Position the top tether strap

䊊

over the

seatback as shown.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

䊊

on the seatback behind the

child restraint as shown.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer's instructions to remove
any slack.

Outboard seating positions with fixed head
restraints/headrests:

1. If the child restraint has a single tether

strap, route the strap

䊊

over the top of

the outer head restraint/headrest. If the
child restraint has two tether straps, route
them round each side of the outer head
restraint/headrest.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

䊊

on the seatback behind the

child restraint as shown.

NIC2848

Rear seat - Type A

NIC2903

Rear seat - Type B

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3. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer's instructions to remove
any slack.

Center seating position with adjustable
head restraint/headrest:

1. Raise the head restraint/headrest. For

additional

information

about

head

restraint/headrest adjustment, removal
and installation, refer to "Head restraints/
Headrests" in the "1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system"
section.

2. Position the top tether strap

䊊

under the

head restraint/head rest and over the
seatback,

between

the

two

head

restraint/headrest stalks as shown.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point

䊊

on the seatback behind the

child restraint as shown.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer's instructions to remove
any slack.

If you have any questions when installing
a top tether strap, it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

BOOSTER SEATS

For additional information on installing a
booster seat in your vehicle, follow the in-
structions outlined in this section.

Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured or
killed in a sudden stop or collision greatly
increases:

•

Make sure the shoulder portion of the
belt is away from the child's face and
neck and the lap portion of the belt does
not cross the stomach.

•

Make sure the shoulder belt is not be-
hind the child or under the child’s arm.

•

A booster seat must only be installed in a
seating position that has a lap/shoulder
belt.

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in
mind:

•

Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213.

•

Check the booster seat in your vehicle to
be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system.

•

Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
low back booster seat

䊊

is chosen, the

vehicle seatback must be at or above the

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center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
high back booster seat

䊊

should be used.

•

If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place the child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with
the child. Always follow all recommended
procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is be-
ing operated.

The instructions in this section apply to
booster seat installation in the rear seats or
the front passenger seat.

Booster seat installation

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured or
killed in a sudden stop or collision greatly
increases:

•

Make sure the shoulder portion of the
belt is away from the child's face and
neck and the lap portion of the belt does
not cross the stomach.

•

Make sure the shoulder belt is not be-
hind the child or under the child’s arm.

•

A booster seat must only be installed in a
seating position that has a lap/shoulder
belt.

To avoid injury to a child, do not use the
lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode when using a
booster seat with the seat belts.

For additional information, refer to all Warn-
ings and Cautions in the "Child safety" in the
"1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system" section, "Child restraints"
in the "1. Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system" section and
"Booster seats" in the "1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system" sec-
tion before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in
the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

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1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, move the seat to the rearmost
position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.

Only place it in a front-facing direction.
Always follow the booster seat manufac-
turer’s instructions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned on

the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct booster
seat fit. If the head restraint is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to rein-
stall the head restraint when the booster
seat is removed.
For additional information about head
restraint/headrest adjustment, removal
and installation, refer to "Head restraints/
Headrests" in the "1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system"
section.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and it
is interfering with the proper booster seat
fit, try another seating position or a differ-
ent booster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt

low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions for adjusting the seat belt
routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat

belt toward the retractor to take up extra
slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the top, middle portion of
the child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow the
booster seat manufacturer’s instructions
for adjusting the seat belt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and in-

structions for properly fastening a seat
belt shown in "Precautions on seat belt
usage" earlier in this section.

WRS0699Z

LRS0451Z

Rear center position

LRS0452Z

Rear outboard position

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7. If the booster seat is installed in the front

passenger seat, place the ignition switch
in the ON position. Either the <PASSEN-
GER AIR BAG ON>

䊊

indicator light

or <PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF>

䊊

indicator light will illuminate depending on
the size of the child and the type of
booster seat used. See "Front passenger
air bag and status light" in the "1. Safety —
seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system" section.

PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information con-
cerning the following systems:

•

Driver and passenger supplemental front
impact air bags (INFINITI Advanced Air
Bag System)

•

Driver and passenger supplemental knee
air bags

•

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bags

•

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags

•

Seat belts with pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag
system

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System can
help cushion the impact force to the head and
chest of the driver and front passenger in
certain frontal collisions.

Driver and passenger supplemental
knee air bags

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the driver's and passenger's knees in
certain collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the chest and pelvis areas of the
driver and front passenger in certain side-
impact collisions. The side air bag is designed
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bags

This system can help cushion the impact
force to the head of occupants in the out-
board seating positions in certain side-impact
or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the
curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the
side where the vehicle is impacted. In a roll-
over, curtain air bags on both sides are de-
signed to inflate and remain inflated for a
short time.

NIC2740

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Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate in
certain types of rollover collisions or near
rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle move-
ments (for example, during severe off-
roading) may cause the curtain air bags to
inflate.

The SRS is designed to supplement the crash
protection provided by the driver and front
passenger seat belts and is not a substitute
for them. Seat belts should always be cor-
rectly worn and the occupant seated a suit-
able distance away from the steering wheel,
instrument panel and front door finishers. For
additional information, see "Seat belts" earlier
in this section.

The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

After placing the ignition switch in the ON,
the air bag warning light will illuminate. The
air bag warning light will turn off within a
few seconds after the engine is started if the
system is operational. See "Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders" in the
"2. Instruments and controls" section for
further details.

WRS0031Z

Sit upright and well back

ARS1133Z

Sit upright and well back

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