Safety

As of this writing, the 2011 QX56 hasn't been crash-tested.
Standard safety features include front and side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags for all three rows, an electronic stability system and active front head restraints. For a full list of safety features, see here. To see how well child-safety seats fit into the QX56, see here.
See also:
Towing load/specification
1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with
driver and
any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or
optional equipment will add ...
Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter:
● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades.
● A ...
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems
The side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats. The
curtain and rollover air bags are located in
the side roof rails. These systems are
designed to meet volu ...
