INFINITI EX35 User 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. TheWarranty Information Booklet contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the warranties in effectas well asthe INFINITI Roadside Assistance program.

Additionally, a separate Customer Care and Lemon LawInformationBooklet willexplainhow 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 SAFETYINFORMATIONREMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

● NEVER driveunderthe influenceofalcoholor 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 yourseat beltsand 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 vehicleshould notbemodified. 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 informationfor all options available on thismodel. Therefore, youmay 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 injuryordamagetoyour vehicle.Toavoid 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 vehicleparts,suchaslithiumbatteries,may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

BLUETOOTHT is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.

GracenoteT is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. The Gracenote logo and logo type, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

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

INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

INFINITI CARES ... Both INFINITI and your INFINITI 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

Illustrated table of contents

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

0 Illustrated table of contents

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 ..................................0-8

Meters and gauges ................................0-9

Engine compartment.............................. 0-10

VQ35HR engine ............................... 0-10

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Rear seat power folding/return switch (P. 1-4)

2. Child restraint anchor points (for top

tether strap child restraint) (P. 1-21)

3. Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P. 1-7)

4. Seat belts (P. 1-8)

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8. Rear armrest (P. 1-8)

9. Rear seats (P. 1-4) — Child restraints (P. 1-17)

10. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bags (P. 1-37)

11. Seat belt pretensioner (P. 1-48)

12. Front seats (P. 1-2)

13. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-44)

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5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-37)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P. 1-37)

7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-19)

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P. 3-15)

2. Headlight and turn signal (P. 2-32) — Bulb replacement (P. 8-16) — Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)

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3. Windshield wiper and washer (P. 2-30) — Maintenance (P. 8-17)

4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-50)

5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)

6. Power windows (P. 2-48)

7. Outside mirrors (P. 3-21) — Side view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-26) — Welcome light (P. 2-51)

8. Doors

— Keys (P. 3-2) — Door locks (P. 3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-12)

9. Recovery hook (P. 6-13)

10. Front view camera (if so equipped)

(P. 4-26)

11. Sonar sensor

— Around View Monitor (if so equipped) (P. 4-26) — Sonar system (if so equipped) (P. 5-47)

12. Fog light (P. 2-37)

13. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P. 8-27, P. 9-8) — Flat tire (P. 6-2) — Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (P. 2-14, P. 5-3)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-20)

2. Lift gate (P. 3-15)

— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-12)

3. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-31)

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7. Sonar sensor — Around View Monitor (if so equipped) (P. 4-26) — Sonar system (if so equipped) (P. 5-47)

8. Rear combination light (Bulb replace-

ment) (P. 8-23)

9. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-16)

— Fuel recommendation (P. 9-3)

10. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)

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4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb replacement) (P. 8-23)

5. Rear window wiper and washer (P. 2-31) — Maintenance (P. 8-19)

6. Antenna (P. 4-44)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Coat hooks (P. 2-45)

2. Seat-mounted jacket hanger (P. 2-45)

3. Rear personal light (P. 2-52)

4. Power window controls (P. 2-48) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-21)

9. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-44)

10. Inside rearview mirror (P. 3-20) — HomeLinkT (if so equipped) (P. 2-54) — Compass (if so equipped) (P. 2-8)

11. Cargo cover (P. 2-46)

12. Rear cup holders (P. 2-42)

13. Console box — Power outlet (P. 2-42) — Auxiliary input jacks (P. 4-68) — INFINITI iPodT Interface System (if so equipped) (P. 4-56)

14. Front cup holders (P. 2-42)

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5. Automatic drive positioner switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-23)

6. Sun visors (P. 3-19)

7. Moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-50)

8. Map light (P. 2-52)

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COCKPIT

1. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-6)

2. Instrument brightness control switch

(P. 2-36)

3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal

switch (P. 2-32)

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4. Trip computer switch (P. 2-24)

5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-30)

6. Sonar system OFF switch (if so

equipped) (P. 5-47)

7. Hood release handle (P. 3-15)

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

9. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 5-53)

10. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-39, 5-15)

11. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)

12. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel

lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-18)

13. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Left

side) — ENTER or tuning switch (P. 4-66) — BACK switch (P. 4-66) — TALK switch (if so equipped) (P. 4-104)/Phone switch (if so equipped) (P. 4-69) — Volume control switches (P. 4-66) — Source select switch (P. 4-66)

14. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel

lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-18)

15. Steering wheel

— Horn (P. 2-38) — Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-37)

16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right side) — Cruise control switches (P. 5-21) — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-23) — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-15)

17. Center-console-mounted controls — Heated seat switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-38) — Rear seat power return switches (if so equipped) (P. 1-4) — SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-40)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-36)

2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)

3. Center ventilator (P. 4-36)

4. Center display (P. 4-2)

5. Clock (P. 2-41)

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6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-37)

7. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (P. 4-9)

— BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-69) — Around View Monitor (if so equipped) (P. 4-26)

8. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-37)

9. Fuse box cover (P. 8-20)

10. Parking brake (P. 5-14)

11. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-6)

12. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-42)

13. Power outlet (P. 2-42)

14. Rear window defogger switch (P. 2-31)

15. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped)

(P. 4-55)

16. Automatic climate control system

(P. 4-37)

17. Audio system (P. 4-43)

18. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-44)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P. 2-7)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-11)

3. Speedometer (P. 2-6)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 2-7)

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5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-19)

6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-8)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ35HR ENGINE

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-20)

2. Battery (P. 8-13)

3. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-7)

4. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)

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10. Drive belts (P. 8-15)

11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

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

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)

9. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats .............................................1-2

Front seats .....................................1-2

Rear seats ......................................1-4

Head restraint ..................................1-6

Armrest (if so equipped) ........................ 1-8

Seat belts ........................................ 1-8

Precautions on seat belt usage .................. 1-8

Child safety....................................1-11

Pregnant women ...............................1-12

Injured persons ................................1-12

Three-point type seat belt.......................1-12

Seat belt extenders.............................1-16

Seat belt maintenance..........................1-16

Child restraints ...................................1-17

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-17

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

system (LATCH) ................................1-19

Top tether strap child restraint ..................1-21

Child restraint installation using LATCH ......... 1-22

Child restraint installation using the seat

belts ......................................... 1-26

Booster seats .................................... 1-33

Precautions on booster seats................... 1-33

Booster seat installation ........................1-35

Supplemental restraint system .....................1-37

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system ........................................1-37

INFINITI advanced air bag system

(front seats) .................................. 1-42

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag

systems ...................................... 1-47

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ...... 1-48

Supplemental air bag warning labels ........... 1-49

Supplemental air bag warning light ............. 1-50

Repair and replacement procedure.............. 1-50

SEATS

WARNING

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. Thiscan be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it andreceive neckor otherserious 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 feetonthefloorandadjust theseatbelt properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.

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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.

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 “FRONT SEATS” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for the seat position memory function.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be surenot to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damages.

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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

forward or backward will

backward until the

forward.

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USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

WARNING

The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

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Seat lifter :

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

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Type A

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.

or back

end of the switch

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Type B

Move the lever seatback lumbar area.

up or down to adjust the

REAR SEATS

CAUTION

● When operating the rear power seatback return, make sure that the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

● Make surethelidof the rearseatcupholders is closed before folding the rear seatback.

WARNING

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or ontherearseat whenitisin thefold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

● When returning theseatbacks tothe upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

● Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

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Type A

Power folding

Luggage room switch (Type A) :

Push the front side of the switch the right side or left side of the luggage room. The corresponding rear seatback will be folded down automatically.

Push and hold the rear side of the switch The corresponding rear seatback will be returned automatically. A beep sounds once and the rear seatback will rise up while holding the switch. A beep sounds twice when the seatback is fully returned in position.

located on

Type B

Luggage room switch (Type B) :

Push the front side of the switch the right side or left side of the luggage room. The corresponding rear seatback will be folded down automatically.

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located on

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Center console switch :

Push and hold the switch located on the center console. The corresponding rear seatback will be returned automatically. A beep sounds once and the rear seatback will rise up while holding the switch. A beep sounds twice when the seatback is fully returned in position.

HEAD RESTRAINT

WARNING

Head restraints shouldbe adjusted properlyas they mayprovide significant protectionagainst injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.

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Manual folding

Pull the lever side of the seatback before folding down the corresponding seatback.

Part of the release lever is marked with a red indicator. The red indicator is visible if the seatback is not fully latched.

Return the rear seatback manually until it securely locks in position. Make sure the red indicator on the release lever is not visible when the seats are in the upright and latched position.

located on the right side or left

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Adjustment

To raise the head restraint, push and hold the lock knob pull it up.

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

(if equipped for rear seats) and

and

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

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

WARNING

● Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the Active Head Restraint.

● Active Head Restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident.

● 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.

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ARMREST (if so equipped) Rear armrest

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

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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WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle shoulduse aseatbelt atall times.Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

● The seat belt should be properlyadjusted 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 behindyour back,under your armor 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 AROUNDTHEHIPS, NOTTHEWAIST. 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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● Do notallowmorethanoneperson tousethe same seat belt.

● Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts.

● If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while theignition isturned ON withall 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 notmodify the seat belt, add material, or install devices that may change the seatbelt routing ortension. Doing somay affect theoperation oftheseat belt system. Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.

● All seatbeltassemblies,includingretractors 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 notin use during acollision shouldalso beinspectedand 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.

● 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 pretensioner system components should be done by an INFINITI dealer.

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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 fittingseat beltcouldcause seriousor 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 thatall pre-teensand 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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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 weigh at least 20 lb (9 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.

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.

WARNING

Never let achild stand orkneel onany seat and do notallow a childin thecargoareas whilethe vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.

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.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WARNING

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

● 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 feetonthefloorandadjust theseatbelt properly.

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Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this section.)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop oron impact. Aslow pulling motion permits thebelt to move,and allowsyou some freedom of movement in the seat.

● If the seat belt cannot bepulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger and rear passenger seating positions’ three-point seat belts have two modes of operation:

● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to

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allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during impacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode or child restraint mode locks the seat belt for child restraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode after the seat belt is fully retracted. For additional information, see “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.

The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by apassenger, theALR modeshould notbe activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

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 seat belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

Checking seat belt operation

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

● When the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor.

● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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

● 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 seat belt operation, see an INFINITI dealer.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (for front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in this section.)

To adjust, push the button the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position, so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.

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