Infiniti M45 2007 User Manual

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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 Ð 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 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.

INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying ownership experience for as long as you own your car. Should you have any questions regarding your INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please contact our Consumer Affairs department at:

In U.S. 1-800-662-6200. In Canada 1-800-361-4792.

READ FIRST Ð 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!

ONEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

OALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.

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

OALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.

OALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

OALWAYS 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.

SIC0697

If you see the symbol above, it means

ªDo not do thisº or ªDo not let this happenº.

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.

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Table of

Contents

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Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments and controls

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting and driving

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

In case of emergency

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appearance and care

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical and consumer information

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Index

 

10

 

 

 

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Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

 

system (SRS) ....................................................

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Exterior front ....................................................

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Exterior rear .....................................................

0-4

Passenger compartment ...................................

0-5

Cockpit .............................................................

0-7

Instrument panel ..............................................

0-8

Meters and gauges...........................................

0-9

Engine compartment .......................................

0-10

VK45DE engine ..........................................

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VQ35DE engine...........................................

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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

7. Rear armrest (P.1-7)

8. LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-18)

9. Supplemental side-impact air bags

(P.1-36)

10. Front armrest (P.1-6)

11. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P.1-36)

SSI0223

1.Top tether strap anchors (P.1-20)

2.Head restraints (P.1-5)

3.Seat belts (P.1-8)

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4.Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (P.1-36)

5.Seats (P.1-2)

6.Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-44)

EXTERIOR FRONT

6. Recovery hook (P.6-14)

7. Fog lights (P.2-31)

8. Tires

Ð Wheel and tires (P.8-34, P.9-9) Ð Flat tire (P.6-2)

9. Outside mirrors (P.3-24)

10. Doors

Ð Keys (P.3-2)

Ð Door locks (P.3-5)

Ð Intelligent Key system (P.3-8) Ð Remote keyless entry system

(P.3-14)

SSI0088

1.Hood (P.3-17)

2.Headlight and turn signal

ÐOperation (P.2-26)

ÐBulb replacement (P.8-30)

ÐAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-29)

3.Windshield wiper and washer

ÐOperation (P.2-25)

ÐBlade replacement (P.8-24)

4.Sunroof (P.2-46)

5.Power windows (P.2-44)

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EXTERIOR REAR

6. Trunk

Ð Intelligent Key system (P.3-8) Ð Remote keyless entry system

(P.3-14)

Ð Trunk lid (P.3-18)

7. Child safety locks (P.3-7)

SSI0233

1.High-mounted stop light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-30)

2.Rear window defroster switch (P.2-26)

3.Rear combination light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-30)

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4.Fuel-filler door

ÐOperation (P.3-20)

ÐFuel recommendation (P.9-3)

5.Rear view camera (P.4-19)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

 

 

 

SSI0226

1.

Rear sunshade (if so equipped)

3. Mobile entertainment system (MES) (if

 

(P.2-48)

so equipped) (P.4-46)

2.

Rear personal light (P.2-50)/Coat

Ð

Flip-down screen (P.4-48)

Ð

Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) drive

 

hooks (P.2-43)

 

 

(P.4-47)

 

 

 

ÐHeadphones (P.4-49)

ÐDVD remote controller (P.4-50, P.4-56)

4.Seats (P.1-2)

5.Power windows (P.2-44)

6.Sun visors (P.3-22)

7.Map light (P.2-49)

8.Sunroof (P.2-46)

9.Sunglasses holder (P.2-41)

10.Inside rearview mirror

ÐAnti-glare adjustment (P.3-23)

ÐHomeLink (P.2-52)

ÐCompass (P.2-8)

11.Trunk pass-through (P.1-7)/Rear armrest (P.1-7)

12.Rear seat controls (if so equipped)

ÐRear power seat adjust switch (P.1-4)

ÐHeated seat ON/OFF switch (P.2-33)

ÐAutomatic return ON/CANCEL switch (P.1-4)

ÐRear sunshade control switch (P.2-49)

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13.Rear passenger control switches (if so equipped)

ÐFor air conditioner (P.4-27)

ÐFor audio (P.4-45)

14.Rear cup holders (P.2-39)

15.Front console (P.2-42)/Front armrest (P.1-6)

16.Front cup holders (P.2-39)

17.Front seat controls (if so equipped)

ÐClimate controlled seat adjusting knob (P.2-34)

ÐRear sunshade control switch (P.2-49)

ÐRear passenger controls ON/CANCEL switch (P.2-48)

ÐSNOW MODE ON/OFF switch (P.2-36)

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COCKPIT

SSI0090

1.Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-30)

2.Outside mirror remote control (P.3-24)

3.Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) switch (if so equipped) (P.2-29)

4.Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-36)

5.Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-26)

6.Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Left

side)

ÐENTER switch (P.4-5, P.4-43)

ÐBACK switch (P.4-43)

ÐTALK switch (P.4-68)/Phone switch (P.4-61)

ÐVolume control switches (P.4-44)

ÐSource select switch (P.4-43)

7.Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-25)

8.Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right side)

ÐCruise control switches (P.5-19)

ÐIntelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P.5-21)

9.Hood release handle (P.3-17)

10.Trunk lid release switch (P.3-18)

11.Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) (P.2-35, P.5-15)

12.Intelligent Key port (P.5-8)

13.Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-22)

14.Steering wheel

ÐHorn (P.2-32)

ÐDriver supplemental air bag (P.1-36)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

SSI0091

1.Side ventilator (P.4-23)

2.Meters and gauges (P.2-4)

3.Center ventilator (P.4-23)

4.Security indicator light (P.2-24)

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5.Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-32)

6.Automatic climate control system (P.4-24)

7.Center multi-function control panel

ÐNavigation system (if so equipped)

ÐVehicle information and setting buttons (P.4-6)

ÐPhone system (P.4-60)

ÐAudio system (P.4-29)

8.Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-36)

9.Fuse box cover (P.8-26)

10.Parking brake pedal

ÐParking (P.5-45)

ÐMaintenance (P.8-25)

11.Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)

12.Clock (P.2-37)

13.Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P.2-38)

14.Audio system (P.4-29)

15.Glove box lid release button (P.2-41)

16.Bluetooth in-vehicle phone

module (P.4-60)/DVD drive for navigation system (if so equipped)

17.Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-19)

METERS AND GAUGES

9. TRIP/RESET knob for twin trip odometer (P.2-5)

SSI0092

1.Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6)

2.Tachometer (P.2-5)

3.Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11)

4.Speedometer (P.2-5)

5.Fuel gauge (P.2-6)

6.Meter illumination control knob (P.2-7)

7.Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-20)

8.Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-10)

9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-13)

10. Air cleaner (P.8-22)

* Shown with the engine compartment access panels removed. For removal and replacement instructions, see ªEngine compartment check locationsº in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section.

SSI0097

VK45DE ENGINE*

1.Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26)

2.Battery (P.8-18)

3.Engine oil filler cap (P.8-13)

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4.Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-17)

5.Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-18)

6.Coolant reservoir (P.8-10)

7.Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-17)

8.Radiator filler cap (P.8-10)

9.Engine oil dipstick (P.8-13)

10.Air cleaner (P.8-22)

*Shown with the engine compartment access panels removed. For removal and replacement instructions, see ªEngine compartment check locationsº in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section.

SSI0098

VQ35DE ENGINE*

1.Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26)

2.Battery (P.8-18)

3.Engine oil filler cap (P.8-13)

4.Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-17)

5.Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-18)

6.Coolant reservoir (P.8-10)

7.Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-17)

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MEMO

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1Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats ................................................................

1-2

Front seats...................................................

1-2

Rear seats ...................................................

1-4

Head restraint..............................................

1-5

Armrest........................................................

1-6

Seat belts .........................................................

1-8

Precautions on seat belt usage....................

1-8

Child safety................................................

1-10

Pregnant women .........................................

1-11

Injured persons...........................................

1-11

Pre-crash seat belts (front seats) (if so

 

equipped)...................................................

1-12

Three-point type seat belt ..........................

1-12

Seat belt extenders ....................................

1-15

Seat belt maintenance ...............................

1-16

Child restraints................................................

1-16

Precaution on child restraints.....................

1-16

Lower anchors and tethers for children

 

system (LATCH) ..........................................

1-18

Top tether strap child restraint ..................

1-20

Child restraint installation using LATCH......

1-21

Child restraint installation using the seat

 

belts ..........................................................

1-25

Booster seats ..................................................

1-32

Precautions on booster seats ....................

1-32

Booster seat installation ............................

1-34

Supplemental restraint system........................

1-36

Precautions on supplemental restraint

 

system.......................................................

1-36

INFINITI advanced air bag system (front

 

seats) ........................................................

1-42

Supplemental side air bag and curtain

 

side-impact air bag system ........................

1-47

Pre-tensioner seat belt system (front

 

seats) ........................................................

1-49

Supplemental air bag warning labels.........

1-50

Supplemental air bag warning light ...........

1-50

Repair and replacement procedure .............

1-51

SEATS

SSS0133B

WARNING

ODo 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.

OFor 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 ªPrecautions on seat belt usageº later in this section.

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

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FRONT SEATS

Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

OThe seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

ODo not operate the power seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

See ªAutomatic drive positionerº in the ª3. Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsº section for automatic drive positioner operation.

SSS0474

 

SSS0475

Forward and backward:

Moving the switch q1 forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

Reclining:

Move the recline switch q2 backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch q2 forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See ªPrecautions

on seat belt usageº later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

Seat lifter:

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the height and angle of the seat.

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SSS0476

Lumbar support:

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support. Push the front q1 or back q2 end of the switch to adjust the seat lumbar area.

SSS0631

REAR SEATS

Rear power seat adjustment (if so equipped)

Forward and backward:

Push the front q1 or back q2 end of the switch to move the rear outboard seats forward or backward. The seats move continuously while the switch is being pushed.

SSS0478

Entry/exit assist (automatic return):

Pushing the ON side q1 of the switch located on the rear center armrest, the automatic return function will activate.

When a rear door is opened, the rear seat of the corresponding side automatically slides all the way back, facilitating ease of entry and exit.

Pushing the CANCEL side q2 of the switch will deactivate the automatic return function.

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HEAD RESTRAINT

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.

SSS0228A

Adjustment

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

To lower, push the lock knob q1 and push the head restraint down.

To adjust the head restraint angle q2 , push it in the direction required (front seat head restraints).

SSS0287

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

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Infiniti M45 2007 User Manual

SPA1278

Active head restraint (front seats)

WARNING

OAlways adjust the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint.

OActive head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can

prevent all injuries in any accident.

O Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function.

The active head restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement 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 injury occurs most.

Active head restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the active head restraints as described in the previous section.

SIC2783

ARMREST Front armrest

Pull the lever qA up and slide the driver's or passenger's armrest forward and backward.

Slide the armrest to the original position when using the front cup holders.

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SSS0520

Rear armrest

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

the ª3. Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsº section.

Make sure that the mechanical key is removed from the trunk pass-through lid key cylinder before opening or closing the lid. Otherwise the lid and the rear armrest may be damaged.

SSS0479

Trunk pass-through

The rear center seatback can be folded to allow trunk access from inside of the vehicle.

To access the trunk, pull down the rear center armrest and pull out the trunk pass-through lid q1 .

To lock the lid, use the mechanical key and turn it to the LOCK position q2 . To unlock, turn the mechanical key to the UNLOCK position q3 . For the mechanical key usage, see ªKeys (Intelligent Key)º in

Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7

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.

SSS0136A

WARNING

OEvery 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.

OThe 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.

OAlways route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run 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.

1-8 Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

OPosition 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.

OBe sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.

ODo not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

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

ONever carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts.

OIf 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.

OOnce the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See an INFINITI dealer.

SSS0134A

ORemoval and installation of the pretensioner seat belt system components should be done by an INFINITI dealer.

OAll 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.

O 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.

Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9

 

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, in-

 

cluding doctors, teachers, government

 

traffic safety offices, and community orga-

 

nizations. Every child is different, so be

 

sure to learn the best way to transport

 

your child.

SSS0016

There are three basic types of child re-

straint systems:

 

 

O Rear facing child restraint

 

 

O Front facing child restraint

 

O 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 re-

 

straints. 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

SSS0014

child who can no longer use a front facing

child restraint.

 

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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 ªChild restraintsº 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

ªSupplemental restraint systemº later in this section.

Infants

Infants up to at least one year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint. INFINITI recommends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint which fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use.

Small children

Children that are over one year old and weight between 20 lb (9 kg) and 40 lb (18 kg) can be placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. INFINITI recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.

INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoulder belt in the child's seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a threepoint type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.

PREGNANT WOMEN

INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist, and place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

INFINITI recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

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PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS (front seats) (if so equipped)

The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat belt to help restrain front seat occupants under emergency braking. This can help reduce the risk of injury when a collision occurs.

Pre-crash seat belts will not be activated when:

Othe brake pedal is not depressed

Othe seat belt is not fastened

Othe selector lever is in the reverse position

Othe vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15 km/h)

Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit upright and well back.

If the seat belt warning light blinks even if the driver's and front passenger's seat belts are fastened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat belt system has a malfunction. Have your INFINITI dealer check and repair the system.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WARNING

OEvery person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

ODo 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.

OFor 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.

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Front seat

Fastening the seat belts

1.Adjust the seat. See ªSeatsº earlier in this section.

2.Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks.

OThe retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat.

OIf the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull

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Rear seat

the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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Front seat

3.Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown.

4.Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Make sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger and rear seat belts have a locking mechanism for child restraint installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode or child restraint mode.

When the automatic locking mechanism is

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Rear seat

activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the emergency locking mode. For additional information, see ªChild restraintsº later in this section.

The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See ªFront passenger air

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bag and status lightº later in this section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain that seatbacks 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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Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.

Checking seat belt operation

Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement by two separate methods:

O when the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor.

O when the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows:

O grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any question about belt operation, see an INFINITI dealer.

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