Chevrolet G37 2009 User Manual
2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible
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 dealer 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 dealer. 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 INFINITIRoadside Assistance program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how
to resolve any concerns you may have with your
vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements,
assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS
FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and
your passengers!
● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate
child restraint systems. Pre-teen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification
will not be covered under the INFINITI warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations
in this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal
injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid
or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
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If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not
do this” or “Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the
front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may
contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material - special
handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
INFINITI CARES ...
Both INFINITI and your INFINITI dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI dealer
are our primary concerns. Your INFINITI dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your
INFINITI dealer cannot assist you with or you
would like to provide INFINITI directly with
comments or questions, please contact our
(INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs Department using
our toll-free number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-662-6200
For Canadian customers
1-800-361-4792
We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for
the following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Vehicle identification number (on dash
panel)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your INFINITI dealer’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
For Canadian customers
INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
Table of
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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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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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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...........................................0-6
Instrument panel .................................. 0-7
Meters and gauges ................................0-8
Engine compartment............................... 0-9
VQ37VHR engine ............................... 0-9
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
1. Pop-up bar system (Page 1-49)
2. Head restraints (P. 1-7)
3. Seat belts (P. 1-11)
4. Seat belts with pretensioners (P. 1-46)
8. LATCH (Lower Anchors for CHildren)
system (P. 1-20)
9. Rear seats
— Child restraints (P. 1-18)
10. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags (P. 1-34)
11. Occupant classification sensor
(pattern sensor) (P. 1-40)
12. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-42)
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5. Door-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags (P. 1-34)
6. Front seats (P. 1-3)
7. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(Page 1-34)
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EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Hood (P. 3-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal
— Operation (P. 2-30)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-23)
— Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
— Fog light (P. 2-35)
7. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P. 8-26, P. 9-8)
— Flat tire ( 6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(P. 2-10, P. 5-3)
8. Outside mirrors (P. 3-37)
9. Doors
— Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)
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3. Windshield wiper and washer
— Operation (P. 2-28)
— Maintenance (P. 8-18)
4. Power windows (P. 2-45)
5. Recovery hook (P. 6-18)
6. Front license plate installation (P. 9-12)
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EXTERIOR REAR
1. High-mounted stop light (P. 8-23)
2. Antenna (P. 4-60)
— Satellite radio antenna (if so equipped)
(P. 4-34)
3. Rear window defroster (P. 2-29)
4. Retractable hard top (P. 3-18)
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8. Fuel-filler door
— Operation (P. 3-33)
— Fuel recommendation (P. 9-3)
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5. RearView Monitor camera (P. 4-19)
6. Trunk (P. 3-28)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)
7. Rear combination light (Bulb replacement)
(P. 8-16)
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Power windows (P. 2-45)
2. Outside mirror remote control switch
(P. 3-37)
3. Automatic drive positioner switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-38)
4. Sun visors (P. 3-35)
7. Console box (P. 2-43)
— Power outlet (P. 2-39)
— Auxiliary input jacks (P. 4-61)
— INFINITI iPod姞 Interface System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-48)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-41)
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5. Map light (P. 2-48)
6. Inside rearview mirror
— Operation (P. 3-36)
— HomeLink姞 universal transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-50)
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COCKPIT
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 5-50)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-28)
3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
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4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-34)
5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
(P. 2-5)
6. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
(P. 2-30)
7. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(Left side)
— ENTER or tuning switch (P. 4-59)
— BACK switch (P. 4-59)
— TALK switch (if so equipped)
(P. 4-88)/Phone switch (if so equipped)
(P. 4-62)
— Volume control switches (P. 4-59)
— Source select switch (P. 4-59)
9. Trip computer switch (P. 2-22)
10. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-28)
11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(Right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-18)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
12. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-9)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel
lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-34)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel
lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-34)
16. Steering wheel
— Horn (P. 2-36)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Side ventilator (P. 4-25)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-25)
4. Audio system (P. 4-33)
5. Clock (P. 2-39)
6. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-8)
— Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-62)
— Audio system (P. 4-33)
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7. Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation
system* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-35)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-34)
10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-20)
11. Parking brake
(for Automatic Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-7)
13. Automatic climate control system
(P. 4-26)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P. 2-40)
15. Parking brake
(for Manual Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-36) or Climate controlled seat
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
17. Retractable hard top operating switch
(P. 3-18)
18. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped)
(P. 4-46)
19. Rear window and outside mirror
defogger switch (P. 2-29)
20. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-43)
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21. Trunk release power cancel switch
(P. 3-29)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
METERS AND GAUGES
1. Tachometer (P. 2-6)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-8)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P. 2-6)
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5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-15)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-20)
2. Battery (P. 8-13)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
9. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-7)
10. Drive belts location (P. 8-16)
11. Engine Coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
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5. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission models) (P. 8-12)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
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MEMO
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats .............................................1-2
Front seats .....................................1-3
Head restraints .................................1-7
Seat belts ........................................1-11
Precautions on seat belt usage .................. 1-11
Child safety....................................1-13
Pregnant women ...............................1-14
Injured persons ................................1-14
Pre-crash seat belts (front seats)
(if so equipped) ................................1-14
Three-point type seat belt.......................1-15
Seat belt guide (front seats).....................1-17
Seat belt extenders.............................1-17
Seat belt maintenance ..........................1-17
Child restraints ...................................1-18
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-18
Latch Lower Anchors .......................... 1-20
Child restraint installation using LATCH
lower anchors................................. 1-22
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts ......................................... 1-24
Booster seats .................................... 1-30
Precautions on booster seats................... 1-30
Booster seat installation ....................... 1-32
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-34
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................... 1-34
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) .................................. 1-40
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and door-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air bag
systems .......................................1-45
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ...... 1-46
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........... 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning light ............. 1-47
Repair and replacement procedure.............. 1-48
Pop-up roll bar system......................... 1-49
SEATS
WARNING
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, you could be thrown
into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
● For the most effective protection when the
vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt
properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not
to contact any moving parts to avoid possible
injuries and/or damages.
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● 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 further
than necessary 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.
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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.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback
1
forward or backward will
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2
backward until the
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2
forward.
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can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is
in the P (Park) position with the parking brake
fully applied.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
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Seat lifter
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle of the front portion or
height of the seat.
Lumbar support (if so equipped)
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver.
Type A
Push the front
to adjust the seatback lumbar area.
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1-4 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Type A
or back
2
end of the switch
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Type B
Type B
Move the lever
seatback lumbar area.
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1
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up or down to adjust the
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Side support (if so equipped)
The side support feature provides thigh and
torso supports. Push the switch inside
outside
switch inside
torso area.
2
to adjust the thigh area. Push the
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3
or outside
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4
to adjust the
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1
Thigh extension (if so equipped)
The front portion of the front seats can be
extended forward for seating comfort. Pull up
or
and hold the lever
portion to the desired position.
1
to extend the front
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Passenger’s seat slide
Pushing the passenger’s seat slide switch will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Walk-in mechanism
This feature makes it easier to get in and out of
the rear seat. Use the following procedure when
getting in and out of the rear seat.
If the sun visor is used, close it to the original
position before operating the walk-in feature.
1. Pull the seatback lever upward
the front seatback down. Make sure that
the front seatback is completely folded
down.
2. To slide the front seat forward, push the
seatback switch
move forward.
3. Get in or out of the vehicle.
2
. The front seat will
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1
to fold
4. To return the front seat to its original
position, raise the seatback and firmly
push the seatback switch
● To stop the seat sliding, push the seatback
switch
switch.
● The front passenger seat will stop returning
7.0 in (177.6 mm) from its front-most position to retain space for the rear passenger.
● Depending on the seat position, the head
restraint may contact the roof headlining
during the walk-in operation. To prevent
possible interference, lower the seat using
the seat lifter switch.
2
again or push the seat sliding
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2
again.
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CAUTION
● When returning the seat to its original position, confirm the seat and seatback are
locked properly.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or
bump your head when operating the walk-in
seat.
● Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. They may be pinched and
damaged.
● When operating the walk-in function, always
release the seat belt from the seat belt
guide. Otherwise, the seat belt guide may be
damaged.
The automatic forwarding and reversing will not
work or stop under the following conditions:
● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) (driver’s seat only).
● When the seat belt is fastened.
● When the selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position (Automatic Transmission model’s
driver’s seat) or the parking brake is not
applied (Manual Transmission model’s driver’s seat).
● When the door is closed.
● While the automatic drive positioner oper-
ates (if so equipped).
● When the automatic drive positioner
switches are pushed (if so equipped).
2
● When the seatback switch
● When the seat position is adjusted.
Note that the seat must be moved to the
front-most position by operating the walk-in
function or the seat adjusting switches after the
battery is disconnected. Otherwise, the seat will
not move backward during the walk-in function.
is pushed.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other vehicle
safety systems. They may provide additional
protection against injury in certain rear end
collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly,
as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat
if the head restraint has been removed. If the
head restraint was removed, install 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.
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Components
1. Head restraint
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalk
Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint down.
CAUTION
Models with a head restraint speaker (if so
equipped) are designed so that the head restraint cannot be removed. The head restraint
speaker may be damaged if the head restraint
is forcibly pulled out.
Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly in a
secure place so it is not loose in the
vehicle.
Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint
before an occupant uses the seating position.
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Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described earlier in this section.
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Install
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the
holes in the seat. Make sure that the head
restraint is facing the correct direction.
The stalk with the adjustment notches
must be installed in the hole with the lock
2
knob
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before
an occupant uses the seating position.
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.
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from
the occupant in a rear-end collision. The move-
1
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ment of the head restraint helps support the
occupant’s head by reducing its backward
movement and helping absorb some of the
forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is
said that whiplash-type injury occurs most.
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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 with both feet on the floor,
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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● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained in the
rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child
restraint.
● The seat belt should be properly adjusted to
a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the
effectiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of injury
in an accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.
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● Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never put
the belt behind your back, under your arm or
across your neck. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST.
A lap belt worn too high could increase the
risk of internal injuries in an accident.
● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
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WARNING
● Do not allow more than one person to use the
same seat belt.
● Never carry more people in the vehicle than
there are seat belts.
● If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all
doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it
may indicate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
● No changes should be made to the seat belt
system. For example, do not modify the seat
belt, add material or install devices that may
change the seat belt routing or tension. Doing so may affect the operation of the seat
belt system. Modifying or tampering with
the seat belt system may result in serious
personal injury.
● Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated,
it cannot be reused and must be replaced
together with the retractor. See an INFINITI
dealer.
● Removal and installation of the pretensioner
system components should be done by an
INFINITI dealer.
● All seat belt assemblies, including retractors
and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by an INFINITI
dealer. INFINITI recommends that all seat
belt assemblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was minor and
the belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced
if either damage or improper operation is
noted.
● All child restraints and attaching hardware
should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints should
be replaced if they are damaged.
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them. They
need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available
from many other sources, including doctors,
teachers, government traffic safety offices, and
community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
● Rear-facing child restraint
● Front-facing child restraint
● Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and
less than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in
rear-facing child restraints. Front-facing child
restraints are available for children who outgrow rear-facing child restraints and are at least
1 year old. Booster seats are used to help
position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child
who can no longer use a front-facing child
restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to
the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over
their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.)
Also, there are other types of child restraints
available for larger children for additional protection.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.
This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (air
bag system) for the front passenger. (See
“SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” later in
this section.)
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