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For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
2011 Infiniti FX Owner’s 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 —
from the way it looks and drives to the high
level of retailer 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’sliterature
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 retailer. 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.
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 appro-
priate 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.
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ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, failure
to op erate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and offroad driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and “Driving safety
precautions” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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 “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.
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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.
Bluetooth®is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to
Visteon Corporation and
Clarion Co., Ltd.
Gracenote®is a registered
trademark of Gracenote, Inc.
The Gracenote logo and logo
type, and the “Powered by
Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
XM Radio®requires subscription, sold separately. Not
available in Alaska, Hawaii
or Guam. For more information, visit
www.xmradio.com.
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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2010 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
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.
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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
INFINITI CARES ...
Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your
INFINITI retailer are our primary concerns.Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service
needs.
However, if there is something that your
INFINITI retailer 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 retailer’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
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Table of Contents
Illustrated table of contents
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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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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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 ............................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges..........................................0-9
Engine compartment ...................................... 0-10
VQ35HR engine ......................................... 0-10
VK50VE engine .......................................... 0-11
Warning and indicator lights........................... 0-12
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
7. Rear armrest (P.1-12)
8. Rear seats (P.1-5)
— Child restraints (P.1-21)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-38)
10.Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-50)
11.Front seats (P.1-2)
— Occupant classification sensors
(weight sensors) (P.1-43)
12.Front passenger air bag status light
(P.1-45)
SSI0845
1. Child restraint anchor points (for top
tether strap child restraint) (Page 1-25,
P.1-35)
2. Seat belts (P.1-12)
3. Front-seat Active Head Restraint (P.1-6)
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4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-38)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-38)
6. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P.1-23)
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EXTERIOR FRONT
7. Outside mirrors (P.3-31)
— Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P.4-30)
— Welcome light (P.2-62)
8. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-15)
9. Recovery hook (P.6-15)
10.Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P.4-30)
11.Fog light (P.2-41)
12.Sonar sensor
— Around View Monitor (if so equipped)
(P.4-30)
13.Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P.2-16, P.5-3)
SSI0445
1. Hood (P.3-19)
2. Headlight and turn signal (P.2-36)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-28)
— Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
(if so equipped) (P.2-39)
3. Windshield wiper and washer (P.2-33)
— Maintenance (P.8-21)
4. Moonroof (P.2-60)
5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P.2-57)
6. Power windows (P.2-58)
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EXTERIOR REAR
7. Sonar sensor
— Around View Monitor (if so equipped)
(P.4-30)
8. Rear combination light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-28)
9. Fuel-filler door (P.3-25)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)
10.Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)
SSI0446
1. Rear view camera (if so equipped)
(P.4-23, P.4-30)
2. Lift gate (P.3-19)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-15)
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3. Rear window defroster (P.2-36)
4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-28)
5. Rear window wiper and washer (P.2-35)
— Maintenance (P.8-22)
6. Antenna (P.4-49)
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
SSI0447
4. Power window controls (P.2-58)
5. Automatic drive positioner switch
(if so equipped) (P.3-33)
6. Sun visors (P.3-29)
7. Moonroof switch (P.2-60)
8. Map light (P.2-63)
9. Sunglasses holder (P.2-50)
10.Inside rear view mirror (P.3-30)
— HomeLink
®
(if so equipped) (P.2-65)
— Compass (if so equipped) (P.2-9)
11.Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-55)
12.Rear cup holders (P.2-49)
13.Console box
— Power outlet (P.2-48)
— Auxiliary input jacks (if so equipped)
(P.4-91)
— USB memory operation (P.4-72)
®
— iPod
player operation (P.4-81)
14.Front cup holders (P.2-49)
1. Coat hooks (P.2-53)
2. Rear personal light (P.2-63)
3. Mobile Entertainment System (MES)
(if so equipped)
— Flip-down screen (P.4-96)
— Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) drive
(P.4-96)
— Headphones (P.4-98)
— DVD remote controller (P.4-99)
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COCKPIT
1. Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-31)
2. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-46)
3. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-40)
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SIC4246
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-36)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
— For audio system (P.4-48)
®
— For Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone
System (with navigation system)
(P.4-107)
— For Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Phone
System (without navigation system)
(P.4-118)
— For INFINITI Voice Recognition System (with navigation system) (P.4-132)
6. Trip computer switch (P.2-28)
7. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-33)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-28)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-30)
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
switch (if so equipped) or Dynamic
Driver Assistance switch (if so
equipped) (P.5-19)
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) switch
(if so equipped) or Dynamic Driver
Assistance switch (if so equipped)
(P.5-52)
9. Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) and Warning
systems switch (if so equipped)
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
(P.2-44, P.2-45, P.5-64)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
(P.2-43, P.2-45, P.5-19)
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10.Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.5-80)
11.Intelligent Key port (P.5-12)
12.Power lift gate switch (if so equipped)
(P.3-19)
13.Power lift gate main switch (if so
equipped) (P.3-19)
14.TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
15.Electric tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-28)
16.Manual tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-28)
17.Center-console-mounted controls
— Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) (P.2-42)
— SNOW mode switch (P.2-45)
— Continuous Damping Control mode
select switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-46, P.5-75)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Side ventilator (P.4-41)
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
4. Center ventilator (P.4-41)
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SSI0635
5. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-7)
— Around View Monitor (if so equipped)
(P.4-30)
6. Center display (P.4-2)
7. Clock (P.2-47)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-41)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-38)
10.Hood release handle (P.3-19)
11.Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
12.Parking brake (P.5-18)
13.Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-42)
— Driver supplement air bag (P.1-38)
14.Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
15.Front passenger air bag status light
(P.1-43)
16.Power outlet (P.2-48)
17.Rear window defroster switch (P.2-36)
18.Automatic climate control system
(P.4-42)
19.Audio system (P.4-48)
20.Glove box lid release handle (P.2-51)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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METERS AND GAUGES
SIC3825
1. Tachometer (P.2-7)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-6)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P.2-7)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-22)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
10.Drive belts (P.8-18)
11.Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
SDI2262
VQ35HR ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
2. Battery (P.8-16)
3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
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5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
9. Air cleaner (P.8-20)
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SDI2264
10.Drive belt location (P.8-18)
11.Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
VK50VE ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
2. Battery (P.8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
9. Air cleaner (P.8-20)
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light (AWD models)*
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
Automatic Transmission
(AT) check warning light
Brake warning light 2-14
Charge warning light 2-14
Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system warning light
(orange)*
Engine oil pressure warning light
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(orange)*
Intelligent Key system
warning light
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Name Page
2-13
2-13
2-13
2-14
2-15
2-15
2-15
Warning
light
Indica-
tor light
Name Page
Lane departure warning
light (orange)*
Low tire pressure warning
light
Master warning light 2-17
Preview Function warning
light (orange)*
Rear Active Steer warning
light*
Seat belt warning light 2-18
Supplemental air bag
warning light
Name Page
Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) indicator light
Automatic Transmission
(AT) position indicator light
Front passenger air bag
status light
High beam indicator light 2-19
2-15
2-16
2-17
2-17
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-19
Indica-
tor light
Intelligent Brake Assist
(IBA) off indicator light*
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light
(green)*
Low beam indicator light 2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
Security indicator light 2-20
Slip indicator light 2-21
SPORT mode indicator
light*
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
*: if so equipped
Name Page
2-19
2-19
2-20
2-21
2-21
2-21
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MEMO
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MEMO
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats.............................................................. 1-2
Front seats..................................................1-2
Rear seats................................................... 1-5
Head restraints ............................................ 1-6
Adjustable headrest ..................................... 1-9
Armrest (if so equipped)............................. 1-12
Seat belts ..................................................... 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage ................... 1-12
Pregnant women........................................ 1-15
Injured persons ......................................... 1-15
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function
(front seats) (if so equipped) ...................... 1-15
Three-point type seat belt .......................... 1-15
Seat belt extenders.................................... 1-19
Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-19
Child safety................................................... 1-20
Infants...................................................... 1-20
Small children ........................................... 1-20
Larger children .......................................... 1-21
Child restraints.............................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints.................... 1-22
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH) system.......................................... 1-23
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .............................................. 1-25
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ................................... 1-27
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .............................................. 1-29
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ................................... 1-31
Installing top tether strap........................... 1-35
Booster seats ............................................ 1-35
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-38
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ..................................................... 1-38
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) .............................................. 1-43
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag systems .................... 1-48
Seat belts with pretensioners (front
seats) ....................................................... 1-50
Supplemental air bag warning labels........... 1-51
Supplemental air bag warning light ............. 1-51
Repair and replacement procedure .............. 1-52
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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.
. 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 any
more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the
passenger sits well back and straight
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SSS0133
up in the seat. If the seatback is
reclined, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and being injured is increased.
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.
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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SSS1051
SSS1052
Forward and backward:
1
Moving the switch
will slide the seat forward or backward to
the desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
2
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 “PRECAUTIONS
ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.)
forward or backward
*
2
backward until
*
Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow
occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P
(Park) position.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
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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SSS1053
SSS0685
SSS0893
Lumbar support:
The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the driver.
Push the front or back end of the switch to
adjust the seatback lumbar area.
Side support (if so equipped):
The side support feature provides thigh
and torso supports. Push the switch inside
1
or outside
*
Push the switch inside
adjust the torso area.
1-4 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
2
to adjust the thigh area.
*
*
3
or outside
*
Thigh extension (if so equipped):
The front portion of the front seats can be
extended forward for seating comfort. Pull
4
up and hold the lever
to
front portion to the desired position.
1
to extend the
*
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REAR SEATS
WARNING
. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an
accident or sudden stop.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
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.
SSS0894
Reclining
Pull the reclining lever
seatback at the desired angle. Release the
reclining lever after positioning the seat at
the desired angle.
To return the seatback, pull the lever.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit.
(See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE”
later in this section.) The seatback may
also be reclined to allow occupants to rest
when the vehicle is parked.
A
and position the
*
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.
. After adjustment, check to be sure the
seat is securely locked.
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SSS0895
Folding
Before folding the rear seats:
Remove drink containers from the rear cup
holder.
To fold down the seatbacks:
Pull the lever
seatback.
Return the rear seatback manually until it
securely locks in position.
*
A
B
or
and fold the
*
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, reinstall 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.
SSS1013
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. Stalks
SSS0992
SSS0997
Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so the center is
level with the center of your ears.
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SSS0993
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
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SSS0994
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the head restraint down.
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.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint before an occupant uses the
seating position.
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SSS0995
SSS0996
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
hole with the lock 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.
1
must be installed in the
*
*
2
.
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SSS0508
Front-seat Active Head Restraint
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 colli-
sion, the head restraints return to their
original position.
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly
as described earlier in this section.
ADJUSTABLE HEADREST
WARNING
The adjustable headrests supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
headrests properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the adjustable headrest stalks
or remove the adjustable headrests. Do not
use the seat if the adjustable headrests
have been removed. If the headrest was
removed, reinstall and properly adjust the
headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position. Failure to follow these
instructions can reduce the effectiveness of
the adjustable headrests. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
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SSS1014
The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with adjustable headrests.
Indicates the seating position is
equipped with an adjustable headrest.
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SSS0992
Components
1. Adjustable headrest
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
Adjustment
Adjust the headrest so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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SSS0997
SSS0993
To raise the headrest, pull it up.
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SSS0994
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the headrest down.
SSS0995
Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable headrests.
1. Pull the headrest up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the headrest from the seat.
4. Store the headrest properly in a secure
place so it is not loose in the vehicle.
5. Install and properly adjust the headrest
before an occupant uses the seating
position.
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SSS0996
Install
1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes
in the seat. Make sure that the headrest is facing the correct direction. The
stalk with the adjustment notches
must be installed in the hole with the
lock knob
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push
the headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the headrest before an
occupant uses the seating position.
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2
.
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SSS0901
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 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 ad-
justed 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
SSS0136A
SSS0134A
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accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.
. 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.
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. Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.
. 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 retailer.
. 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
done by an INFINITI retailer.
. All seat belt assemblies, including
retractors and a ttaching hardware,
should be inspected after any collision
by an INFINITI retailer. INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in
use du ring 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 hard-
ware 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.
personal injury.
. Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and must
be replaced together with the retractor.
See an INFINITI retailer.
. Removal and installation of preten-
sioner system components should be
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SSS0016
SSS0014
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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.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS WITH COMFORT FUNCTION (front seats) (if so
equipped)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat
belt with a motor to help restrain front seat
occupants. This helps reduce the risk of
injury in a collision.
The motor retracts the seat belt under the
following emergency conditions:
. During emergency braking
. During sudden steering maneuvers
. Activation of the Intelligent Brake As-
sist (IBA) system. (See “INTELLIGENT
BRAKE ASSIST (IBA) SYSTEM” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when:
. the seat belt is not fastened
. the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15
km/h) during emergency braking
. the vehicle speed is under 16 MPH (30
km/h) during sudden steering maneuvers.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when the brake pedal is not depressed
except when sudden steering maneuvers
occur and the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
system activates.
The motor also retracts the seat belt when
the seat belt is fastened or unfastened.
When the seat belt is fastened, the motor
tightens the seat belt for a snug fit. When
the seat belt is unfastened, the motor
retracts the seat belt. If the seat belt is not
fully retracted, the motor retracts the seat
belt when the door is opened.
Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit
upright and well back.
If the motor cannot retract the seat belt
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when the seat belt is fastened or unfastened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat
belt system has a malfunction. Have your
INFINITI retailer check and repair the
system.
When the seat belt is retracted repeatedly
in a short period of time, the motor may
not be able to retract the seat belt. After 30
seconds, the motor reactivates and retracts
the seat belt. If the seat belt still cannot be
retracted by the motor, the pre-crash seat
belt system has a malfunction. Have your
INFINITI retailer check and repair the
system.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WARNING
. Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
. 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.
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. 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.
firmly pull the belt and release it.
Then smoothly pull the belt out of
the retractor.
SSS0292
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in
this section.)
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the
retractor 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 or on impact.
A slow pulling motion permits the
belt to move, and allows you some
freedom of movement in the seat.
. If the seat belt cannot be pulled
from its fully retracted position,
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SSS0290
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 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 (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 ELR mode after the seat belt
fully retracts. For additional information,
see “ CHILD RES TRAIN TS” later in this
section.
The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR
mode should not be 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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SSS0326
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:
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. 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 retailer.
SSS0896
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” ear-
lier in this section.)
A
To adjust, push the button
move the should er 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.
, and then
*
WARNING
. After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in position.
. The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
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SSS0671
Rear center seat belt
The center seat belt buckle is identified by
the CENTER mark. The center seat belt
tongue can be fastened only into the center
seat belt buckle.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fit the lapshoulder belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available that can be purchased.
The extender adds approximately 8 in (200
mm) of length and may be used for either
the driver or front passenger seating
position. See an INFINITI retailer for assis-
tance with purchasing an extender if an
extender is required.
WARNING
. Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should be
used with the INFINITI seat belts.
. Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
. Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a
sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
. To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution
recommended for cleaning upholstery
or carpets. Then, wipe with a cloth and
allow the seat belts to dry in the shade.
Do not allow the seat belts to retract
until they are completely dry.
. If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
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guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the
shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry
cloth.
. Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
wires and anchors work properly. If
loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other
damage on the webbing is found, the
entire seat belt assembly should be
replaced.
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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
. Forward-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 lbs (9 kg) should be
placed in rear-facing child restraints. Forward-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 forward-facing child
restraint.
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.
A child restraint may be secured in the
vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower
Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system or
with the vehicle seat belt. See “CHILD
RESTRAINTS” later in this section for more
information.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that 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 sys-
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WARNING
tem (Air bag system) for the front passenger. See “ SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM” later in this section.
INFANTS
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rea r-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 that fits
your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
use.
SMALL CHILDREN
Children that are over 1 year old and weigh
at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a
rear-facing child restraint as long as
possible up to the height or weight limit
of the child restraint. Forward-facing child
restraints are available for children who
outgrow rear facing child restraints and are
at least 1 year old. 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
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
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 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs
(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 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 three-point type seat belt. The booster
seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a
label certif ying 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 a child stand or kneel on any seat
and do not allow a child in the cargo area.
The child could be seriously injured or killed
in a sudden stop or collision.
SSS0099
SSS0100
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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:
— The child restraint must be used and
installed properly. Always follow all
of the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
— Infants and children should never be
held on anyone’slap.Eventhe
strongest adult cannot resist the
forces of a collision.
— Do not put a seat belt around both a
child and another passenger.
— INFINITI recommends that all child
restraints be installed in the rear
seat. Studies show that children are
safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat. If you
must install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front seat, see “FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-
STALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS”
later in this section.
— Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air
Bag System, neve r install a rearfacing child restraint in the front
seat. An inflating air bag could
seriously injure or kill a child. A
rear-facing child restraint must only
be used in the rear seat.
— Be sure to purchase a child restraint
that will fit the child and vehicle.
Some child restraints may not fit
properly in your vehicle.
— Child restraint anchor points are
designed to withstand loads from
child restraints that are properly
fitted.
— Never use the anchor points for adult
seat belts or harnesses.
— A child restraint with a top tether
strap should not be used in the front
passenger seat.
— Keep seatbacks as upright as possi-
ble after fitting the child restraint.
— Infants and children should always be
placed in an appropriate child restraint while in the vehicle.
. When the child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with the LATCH system
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or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose objects can injure occupants or damage the vehicle.
CAUTION
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can
become very hot. Check the seating surface
and buckles before placing a child in the
child restraint.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal
child restraint anchor system, referred to
as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) system. Some child restraints
include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these
anchors.
For details, see “Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) System” later
in this section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible
child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can
be used.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints
for infants and small children of various
sizes. When selecting any child restraint,
keep the following points in mind:
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. Choose only a restraint with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
. Check the child restraint in your vehicle
to be sure it is compatible with the
vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.
. If the child restraint is compatible with
your vehicle, place your child in the
child restraint and check the various
adjustments to be sure the child
restraint is compatible with your child.
Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child’sheightand
weight. Always follow all recommended
procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated. Canadian law requires the
top tether strap on front-facing child
restraints to be secured to the designated
anchor point on the vehicle.
LATCH system lower anchor locations
SSS0904
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH) System
Your vehicle is equipped with special
anchor points that are used with the LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system compatible child restraints. This
system may also be referred to as the
ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With
this system, you do not have to use a
vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint.
The LATCH anchor points are provided to
install child restraints in the rear outboard
seating positions only.
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and installation of child
restraints could result in serious injury or
death of a child or other passengers in a
sudden stop or collision:
— Attach LATCH system compatible child
restraints only at the locations shown in
the illustration.
— Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
LATCH lower anchors. The child restraint
will not be secured properly.
— Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area.
Feel to make sure there are no obstructions over the anchors such as seat belt
webbing or seat cushion material. The
child restraint will not be secured
properly if the lower anchors are obstructed.
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LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor location
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear
of the seat cushion near the seatback. A
label is attached to the seatback to help
you locate the LATCH anchors.
SSS0840
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH
lower anchor attachments
LATCH compatible child restraints include
two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments
that can be connected to two anchors
located at certain seating positions in your
vehicle. With this system, you do not have
to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the
child restraint. Check your child restraint
for a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the
instructions provided by the child restraint
manufacturer.
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SSS0643
LATCH rigid attachment
SSS0644
The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint
with the LATCH lower anchor attachments
or seat belts.
When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.
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. Do not allow cargo to contact the top
tether strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor. Properly secure the
cargo so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not properly
secured or cargo that contacts the top
tether strap may damage the top tether
strap during a collision. Your child could
be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.
SSS0902
Top tether anchor
WARNING
. If the cargo cover (if so equipped)
contacts the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether anchor,
remove the cargo cover from the vehicle
or secure it on the cargo floor below its
attachment location. If the cargo cover
is not removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.
Top tether anchor point locations:
Anchor points are located on the back of
each seatback for all three seating positions of the rear seat as shown.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“CHILD SAFETY” earlier in this section and
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section
before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2
SSS0648
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.
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Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2
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Rear-facing — step 3
3. For child restraints that are equipped
with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
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Rear-facing — step 4
SSS0650
4. After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the
LATCH attachment as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint or try installing
by using the vehicle seat belt (if
applicable). Not all child restraints fit
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in all types of vehicles.
5. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat steps
1 through 4.
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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when
installing a child restraint. Failure to use the
ALR mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint
could tip over or be loose and cause injury
to a child in a sudden stop or collision.
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Rear-facing — step 1
SSS0100
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“CHILD SAFETY” earlier in this section and
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section
before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belts
in the rear seats:
1. Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the front
seat. Position the child restraint on the
seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
Rear-facing — step 2
child restraint and insert it into the
buckle until you hear and feel the latch
engage. Be sure to follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions
for belt routing.
SSS0654
Rear-facing — step 3
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat
belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.
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Rear-facing — step 4
SSS0656
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.
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Rear-facing — step 5
SSS0657
5. Remove any additional slack from the
seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child
restraint to compress the vehicle seat
cushion and seatback while pulling up
on the seat belt.
Rear-facing — step 6
SSS0658
6. After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the seat belt path.
The child restraint should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to
side. Try to tug it forward and check to
see if the belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the seat belt as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
7. Check to make sure that the child
restraint is properly secured prior to
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each use. If the seat belt is not locked,
repeat steps 1 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“CHILD SAFETY” earlier in this section and
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section
before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a forwardfacing child restraint using the LATCH
system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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position or a different child restraint.
Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.
If the child restraint is equipped with a
top tether strap, route the top tether
strap and secure the tether strap to the
tether anchor point. See “Installing top
tether strap” in this section. Do not
install child restraints that require the
use of a top tether strap in seating
positions that do not have a top tether
anchor.
SSS0645
Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 3
3. The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seatback.
If necessary, adjust or remove the
headrest to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the headrest is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the headrest when the child
restraint is removed. See “ADJUSTABLE
HEADREST” earlier in this section for
headrest adjustment information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or headrest
and it is interfering with the proper
child restraint fit, try another seating
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SSS0646
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Forward-facing — step 4
SSS0647
4. For child restraints that are equipped
with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to
the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
Forward-facing — step 6
SSS0638
6. After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the
LATCH attachment as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat steps
1 through 6.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when
installing a child restraint. Failure to use the
ALR mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint
could tip over or be loose and cause injury
to a child in a sudden stop or collision.
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2. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seatback.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint or headrest to obtain the
correct child restraint fit. If the head
restraint or headrest is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall
the head restraint or headrest when
the child restraint is removed. See
Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —
SSS0640
step 1
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a forwardfacing child restraint using the vehicle seat
belt in the rear seats or in the front
passenger seat:
“HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this
section or “ADJUSTABLE HEADREST”
earlier in this section for head restraint
or headrest adjustment, removal and
installation information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or headrest
and it is interfering with the proper
child restraint fit, try another seating
position or a different child restraint.
1. If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and, therefore,
must not be used in the front seat.
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Forward-facing — step 3
SSS0360B
3. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the
buckle until you hear and feel the latch
engage. Be sure to follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions
for belt routing.
If the child restraint is equipped with a
top tether strap, route the top tether
strap and secure the tether strap to the
tether anchor point (rear seat installation only). See “INSTALLING TOP
TETHER STRAP” later in this section.
Do not install child restraints that
require the use of a top tether strap in
seating positions that do not have a top
tether anchor.
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Forward-facing — step 4
SSS0651
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat
belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt
is fully retracted.
Forward-facing — step 5
SSS0652
5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.
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Forward-facing — step 6
SSS0653
6. Remove any additional slack from the
seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child
restraint with your knee to compress
the vehicle seat cushion and seatback
while pulling up on the seat belt.
7. Tighten the tether strap according to
the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
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the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps
2 through 8.
Forward-facing — step 8
SSS0641
8. After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the seat belt path.
The child restraint should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to
side. Try to tug it forward and check to
see if the belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the seat belt as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
9. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
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Forward-facing — step 10
SSS0676
10.If the child restraint is installed in the
front passenger seat, place the ignition
switch in the ON position. The front
passenger air bag stat us light
should illuminate. If this light is not
illuminated, see “Front passenger air
bag and status light” in this section.
Move the child restraint to another
seating position. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
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SSS0902
INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP
First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard seating positions only) or the seat belt, as
applicable.
1. If necessary, raise or remove the headrest to position the top tether strap
over the top of the seatback. If the
headrest is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
headrest when the child restraint is
removed. See “ADJUSTABLE HEADREST”
earlier in this section for headrest
adjustment, removal and installation
information.
2. Secure the top tether strap to the tether
anchor point on the back of seatback
behind the child restraint.
3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint
installation procedure steps in this
section before tightening the tether
strap.
If you have any questions when installing
a top tether strap, consult your INFINITI
retailer for details.
BOOSTER SEATS
Precautions on booster seats
WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured in
a sudden stop or collision greatly increases:
— Make sure the shoulder portion of the
belt is away from the child’s face and
neck and the lap portion of the belt does
not cross the stomach.
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LRS0455
Booster seats of various sizes are offered
by several manufacturers. When selecting
any booster seat, keep the following points
in mind:
. Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
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LRS0453
. Check the booster seat in your vehicle
to be sure it is compatible with the
vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.
. Make sure the child’s head will be
properly supported by the booster seat
or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at
or above the center of the child’s ears.
For example, if a low back booster seat
1
is chosen, the vehicle seatback
*
must be at or above the center of the
child’s ears. If the seatback is lower
than the center of the child’s ears, a
high back booster seat
used.
*
2
should be
LRS0464
. If the booster seat is compatible with
your vehicle, place your child in the
booster seat and check the various
adjustments to be sure the booster
seat is compatible with your child.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to
booster seat installation in the rear seats
or the front passenger seat.
Booster seat installation
CAUTION
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when using a
booster seat with the seat belts.
Refer to all warnings and cautions in the
“CHILD SAFETY” earlier in this section,
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section
and “ BOOSTER SEATS” earlier in this
section before installing a booster seat.
Follow these steps to install a booster seat
in the rear seat or in the front passenger
seat:
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SSS0640
1. If you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, move the seat to the rearmost position.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat.
Only place it in a forward-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Front passenger position
LRS0454
3. The booster seat should be positioned
on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint or headrest to obtain the
correct booster seat fit. If the head
restraint or headrest is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall
the head restraint or headrest when
the booster seat is removed. See
“HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this
section or “ADJUSTABLE HEADREST”
earlier in this section for head restraint
or headrest adjustment, removal and
installation information.
If the seating position does not have an
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adjustable head restraint or headrest
and it is interfering with the proper
booster seat fit, try another seating
position or a different booster seat.
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt
low and snug on the child’s hips. Be
sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the
seat belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the
seat belt toward the retractor to take up
extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is
positioned across the top, middle portion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions for adjusting the seat belt
routing.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and
instructions for properly fastening a
seat belt shown in the “SEAT BELTS”
earlier in this section.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information
concerning the following systems.
. Driver and passenger supplemental
front-impact air bag (INFINITI Advanced
Air Bag System)
. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup-
plemental air bag
. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
SSS0676
7. If the booster seat is installed in the
front passenger seat, push the ignition
switch to the ON position. The front
passenger air bag status light
or may not illuminate depending on the
size of the child and the type of booster
seat used. (See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this
section.)
may
rollover supplemental air bag
. Seat belt with pretensioner
Supplemental front-impact air bag system:
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System can
help cushion the impact force to the head
and chest of the driver and front passenger
in certain frontal collisions.
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag system: This system can
help cushion the impact force to the chest
and pelvis area of the driver and front
passenger in certain side impact collisions.
The side air bag is designed to inflate on
the side where the vehicle is impacted.
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Roof-mounted curt ain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system: This
system can help cushion the impact force
to the head of occupants in front and rear
outboard seating positions in certain side
impact or rollover collisions. In a side
impact, the curtain and rollover air bags
are designed to inflate on the side where
the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both
curtain and rollover air bags are designed
to inflate and remain inflated for a short
period of time.
These supplemental restraint systems are
designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger
seat belts and are not a substitute for
them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a
suitable distance away from the steering
wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. (See “SEAT BELTS” earlier in this
section for instructions and precautions on
seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about
7 seconds if the systems are operational.
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WARNING
. The front air bags ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a side impact, rear
impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear your seat
belts to help reduce the risk or severity
of injury in various kinds of accidents.
. The front passenger air bag will not
inflate if the passenger air bag status
light is lit or if the front passenger seat
is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air
SSS0131
SSS0132
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bag and status light” later in this
section.
. The seat belts and the front air bags are
most effective when you are sitting well
back and upright in the seat. The front
air bags inflate with great force. Even
with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System, if you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of
position in any way, you are at greater
risk of injury or death in a crash. You
may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the front air bag if you are up
against it when it inflates. Always sit
back against the seatback and as faraway as practical from the steering
wheel or instrument panel. Always use
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the seat belts.
. The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
Advanced Air Bag System monitors the
severity of a collision and seat belt
usage then inflates the air bags as
needed. Failure to properly wear seat
belts can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.
. The front passenger seat is equipped
with occupant classification sensors
(weight sensors) that turn the front
passenger air bag OFF under some
conditions. This sensor is only used in
this seat. Failure to be properly seated
and wearing the seat belt can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an
accident. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” later in this section.
. Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could increase
the risk of injury if the front air bag
inflates.
SSS0007
SSS0008
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SSS0006
SSS0009
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SSS0099
WARNING
. Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown in
the illustrations.
. Children may be severely injured or
killed when the front air bags, side air
bags or curtain and rollover air bags
inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should
be properly restrained in the rear seat, if
possible.
. Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System, never install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat. An inflating
front air bag could seriously injure or kill
your child. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS”
earlier in this section for details.
SSS0832
SSS0100
SSS0833
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SSS0140
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain sideimpact and rollover supplemental air bags:
. The side air bags and curtain and
rollover air bags ordinarily wi ll not
inflate in the event of a frontal impact,
rear impact or lower severity side
collision. Always wear your seat belts
to help reduce the risk or severity of
injury in various kinds of accidents.
SSS0162
. The seat belts, the side air bags and
curtain and rollover air bags are most
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WARNING
SSS0159
effective when you are sitting well back
and upright in the seat. The side air
bags and curtain and rollover air bags
inflate with great force. Do not allow
anyone to place their hand, leg or face
near the side air bags on the side of the
seatback of the front seat or near the
side roof rails. Do not allow anyone
sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of
the window or lean against the door.
Some examples of d angerous riding
positions are shown in the previous
illustrations.
. When sitting in the rear seat, do not
hold onto the seatback of the front seat.
If the side air bags inflates, you may be
seriously injured. Be especially careful
with children, who should always be
properly restrained. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown in
the illustrations.
. Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with side
air bags inflation.
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1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front-impact air bag
modules
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules
SSS0903
4. Occupant classification sensors (weight
sensors)
5. Occupant detection system control unit
6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags
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7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag inflators
8. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
9. Satellite sensors
10.Seat belt pretensioners
INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM (front seats)
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the passenger’s advan ced air bag system, please
observe the following items.
. Do not allow a passenger in the rear
seat to push or pull on the seatback
pocket.
. Do not place heavy loads heavier than 9
lbs. (4kg) on the seatback, head restraint or in the seatback pocket.
. Do not store luggage behind the seat
that can press into the seatback.
. Confirm the operating condition with the
front passenger air bag status light.
. If you notice that the front passenger air
bag status light is not operating in
accordance with the above description,
please take your vehicle to your INFINITI
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retailer to check the passenger seat
advanced air bag system.
. Until you have confirmed with your
retailer that your passenger seat advanced air bag is working properly,
position the occupants in the rear
seating positions.
This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI
Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and
front passenger seats. This system is
designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regulations. It is also
permitted in Canada. However, all of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air
bag is located in the center of the steering
wheel. The passenger supplemental frontimpact air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box. The front
air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity frontal collisions, although they
may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. They may not
inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle
damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper front air bag operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has
dual stage air bag inflators. The system
monitors information from the Air bag
Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant classification sensors (weight sensors). Inflator operation is
based on the severity of a collision and
seat belt usage for the driver. For the front
passenger, the occupant classification
sensors are also monitored. Base d on
information from the sensors, only one
front air bag may inflate in a crash,
depending on the crash severity and
whether the front occupants are belted or
unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger
air bag may be automatically turned OFF
under some conditions, depending on the
information provided by the occupant
classification sensors. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag
status light will be illuminated (if the seat
is unoccupied, the light will not be
illuminated, but the air bag will be off).
(See “Front passenger air bag and status
light” later in this section for f urther
details.) One front air bag inflating does
not indicate improper performance of the
system.
If you have any questions about your air
bag system, contact INFINITI or an INFINITI
retailer. If you are considering modification
of your vehicle due to a disability, you may
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also contact INFINITI. Contact information
is contained in the front of this Owner’s
Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire. Care should be taken
not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the head and chest of the front occupants.
They can help save lives and reduce
serious injuries. However, an inflating front
air bag may cause facial abrasions or other
injuries. Front air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.
Even with INFINITI advanced air bags, seat
belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel
or instrument panel. The front air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the
front occupants. Because of this, the force
of the front air bag inflating can increase
the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the air bag module
during inflation.
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The front air bags deflate quickly after a
collision.
The front air bags operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about
7 seconds if the system is operational.
Front passenger air bag status light
SSS0676
Front passenger air bag and status
light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn
how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat
belt and child restraints is necessary for
most effective protection. Failure to follow
all instructions in this manual concerning
the use of seats, seat belts and child
restraints can increase the risk or severity
of injury in an accident.
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Status light:
The front passenger air bag status light
is located under the climate controls.
The light operates as follows:
. Unoccupied passenger seat: The
light is OFF and the front passenger air
bag is OFF and will not inflate in a
crash.
. Passenger seat occupied by a small
adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this section: The
illuminates to indicate that the front
passenger air bag is OFF and will not
inflate in a crash.
. Occupied passenger seat and the
passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The
OFF to indicate that the front passenger
air bag is operational.
Front passenger air bag:
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is
operated under some conditions as described below as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF,
it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air
bag and other air bags in your vehicle are
not part of this system.
light
light is
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The purpose of the regulation is to help
reduce the risk of injury or death from an
inflating air bag to certain front passenger
seat occupants, such as children, by
requiring the air bag to be automatically
turned OFF.
The occupant classification sensors
(weight sensors) are on the seat cushion
frame under the front passenger seat and
are designed to detect an occupant and
objects on the seat. For example, if a child
is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn
the passenger air bag OFF in accordance
with the regulations. Also, if a child
restraint of the type specified in the
regulations is on the seat, the occupant
classification sensors can detect it and
cause the air bag to turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who
are properly seated and using the seat belt
as outlined in this manual should not
cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it
may be turned OFF, however, if th e
occupant does not sit in the seat properly
(for example, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by
otherwise being out of position), this could
cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF.
Always be sure to be seated and wearing
1-46
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
the seat belt properly for the most effective
protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.
INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear
seat. INFINITI also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be
properly installed in a rear seat. If this is
not possible, the occupant classification
sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger
air bag OFF for specified child restraints.
Failing to properly secure child restrains
and to use the ALR mode may allow the
restraint to tip or move in an accident or
sudden stop. This can also result in the
passenger air bag inflating in a crash
instead of being OFF. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section for proper
use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
the passenger air bag is designed not to
inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects
placed on the seat could result in air bag
inflation, because of the object being
detected by the occupant classification
sensors. Other conditions could also result
in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are
on the seat, contrary to the instructions in
this manual. Always be sure that you and
all vehicle occupants are seated and
restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light,
you can monitor when the front passenger
air bag is automatically turned OFF with the
seat occupied. The light will not illuminate
when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it
could be that the person is a small adult,
or is not sitting on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the passenger air bag status light
may or may not be illuminated, depending
on the size of the child and the type of
child restraint being used. If the passenger
air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate
in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used
properly. Make sure that the child restraint
is installed properly, the seat belt is used
properly and the occupant is positioned
properly. If the passenger air bag status
light is still not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the
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child restraint, the seat belts and the
occupant are properly positioned, the
system may be sensing an unoccupied
seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your
INFINITI retailer can check that the system
is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your retailer
that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint
in a rear seat.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System and
passenger air bag status light will take a
few seconds to register a change in the
passenger seat status. However, if the seat
becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front
passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning light
the meter and gauges area will blink. Have
the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
, located in
Other supplemental front-impact
air bag precautions
WARNING
. Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury if the front air bags inflate.
. Do not place objects with sharp edges
on the seat. Also, do not place heavy
objects on the seat that will leave
permanent impressions in the seat.
Such objects can damage the seat or
occupant classification sensors (weight
sensors). This can affect the operation
of the air bag system and result in
serious personal injury.
. Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classification sensors. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
. Immediately after inflation, several front
air bag system components will be hot.
Do not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This is
to prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47
. Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the front
air bag system.
. Tampering with the air bag system may
result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering
wheel pad and above the instrument
panel or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system.
. Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change t he front seats by placing
material on the seat cushion or by
installing additional trim material, such
as seat covers, on the seat that is not
specifically designed to assure proper
air bag operation. Additionally, do not
stow any objects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and
seatback. Such objects may interfere
with the proper operation of the occupant classification sensors.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
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the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with the
seat belt system may result in serious
personal injury.
. Work on and around the front air bag
system should be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an INFINITI
retailer. The Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should
not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on
the air bag system.
. A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified repair
facility. A cracked windshield could
affect the function of the supplemental
air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the front air
bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND
ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
The side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats. The
curtain and rollover air bags are located in
the side roof rails. These systems are
designed to meet voluntary guidelines to
help reduce the risk of injury to out-ofposition occupants. However, all of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed.
The side air bags and curtain and rollover
1-48 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0521
air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity side collisions, although they may
inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher
severity side impact. They are designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted. They may not inflate in certain
side collisions on the side where the
vehicle is impacted. Curtain and rollover
air bags are also designed to inflate in
certain types of rollover collisions or near
rollovers.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always
an indication of proper side air bag and
curtain and rollover air bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain and
rollover air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh
air promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the chest and pelvic area of the front
occupants. Curtain and rollover air bags
help to cushion the impact force to the
head of occupants in the front and rear
outboard seating positions. They can help
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save lives and reduce serious injuries.
However, side air bags and curtain and
rollover air bags may cause abrasions or
other injuries. Side air bags and curtain
and rollover air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn
and the driver and passenger seated
upright as far as practical away from the
side air bags. Rear seat passengers should
be seated as far away as practical from the
door finishers and side roof rails. The side
air bags and curtain and rollover air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the
occupants. Because of this, the force of the
side air bags and curtain and rollover air
bags inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is
against, these air bag modules during
inflation. The side air bags and curtain
and rollover air bags will deflate quickly
after the collision is over.
The side air bags and curtain and rollover
air bags operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The air bag warning
light will turn off after about 7 seconds if
the systems are operational.
WARNING
. Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella, bag,
etc.) between the front door finisher and
the front seat. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause injury if
a side air bag inflates.
. Right after inflation, several side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag system
components will be hot. Do not touch
them; you may severely burn yourself.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the side air bag and curtain and rollover
air bags. This is to prevent damage to or
accidental inflation of the side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag systems.
. Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could
affect proper operation of the side air
bag and curtain and rollover air bag
systems.
. Tampering with the side air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49
For example, do not change the front
seat by placing material near the seatback or by installing additional trim
material, such as seat covers, around
the side air bag.
. Work around and on the side air bag and
curtain and rollover air bag systems
should be done by an INFINITI retailer.
Installation of electrical equipment
should also be done by an INFINITI
retailer. The Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should
not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on
the side air bag or curtain and rollover
air bag systems.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag systems
and guide the buyer to the appropriate
sections in this Owner’s Manual.
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SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(front seats)
WARNING
. The pretension ers cannot be reused
after activation. They must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle
as a unit.
. If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but a pretensioner is not
activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by an INFINITI retailer.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pretensioner system. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental activation of the pretensioners. Tampering
with the pretensioner system may result
in serious personal injury.
. Work around and on the pretensioner
system should be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pretensioner system.
. If you need to dispose of a pretensioner
or scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI
retailer. Correct pretensioner disposal
procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause personal injury.
The pretensioner system may activate with
the supplemental air bag system in certain
types of collisions. Working with the seat
belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt
when the vehicle becomes involved in
certain types of collisions, helping to
restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat
belt retractor. These seat belts are used the
same way as conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner activates, smoke is
released and a loud noise may be heard.
The smoke is not harmful, and it does not
indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to
inhale it as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters
allow the seat belt to release webbing (if
necessary) to reduce forces against the
chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
1-50 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
is used to indicate malfunctions in the
pretensioner system. If the operation of the
supplemental air bag warning light indicates there is a malfunction (See “SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT” later in
this section), have the system checked by
an INFINITI retailer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the pretensioner system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
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SSS1016
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag system are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
SRS air bag
The warning labels
surface of the sun visors.
1
are located on the
*
SPA1097
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
monitors the circuits of the supplemental
front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bag, roofmounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag, and seat belt
pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU),
satellite sensors, crash zone sensor, occupant classification system front air bag
modules, side air bag modules, curtain
and rollover air bag modules, pretensioners and all related wiring.
in the instrument panel,
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-51
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain and
rollover air bag and pretensioner systems
need servicing:
. The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on approximately 7 seconds
after the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag,
side air bags, and curtain and rollover air
bags or pretensioner systems may not
operate properly. They must be checked
and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI retailer.
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WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
retailer as soon as possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain
and rollover air bags and pretensioners are
designed to activate on a one-time-only
basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged,
the supplemental air bag warning light will
remain illuminated after inflation has
occurred. Repair and replacement of these
systems should be done only by an INFINITI
retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,
curtain and rollover air bags, pretensioners
and related parts should be pointed out to
the person conducting the maintenance.
The ignition switch should always be in the
LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
1-52 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
. Once a front air bag, side air bag or
curtain and rollover air bag has inflated,
the air bag module will not function
again and must be replaced. Additionally, the activated pretensioners must
also be replaced. The air bag module
and pretensioner should be replaced by
an INFINITI retailer. The air bag module
and pretensioner system cannot be
repaired.
. The front air bag, side air bag, curtain
and rollover air bag and the pretensioner should be inspected by an
INFINITI retailer if there is any damage
to the front end or side portion of the
vehicle.
. If you need to dispose of a supplemental
air bag or pretensioner or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI retailer.
Correct supplemental air bag and pretensioner system disposal procedures
are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI
Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.
WARNING
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MEMO
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
1-53
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................... 2-2
Instrument panel ............................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges..........................................2-5
Speedometer and odometer..........................2-6
Tachometer ................................................. 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................ 2-7
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-8
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ..... 2-8
Compass (if so equipped)................................. 2-9
Zone variation change procedure ................ 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................................................... 2-12
Checking bulbs.......................................... 2-12
Warning lights ........................................... 2-13
Indicator lights .......................................... 2-18
Audible reminders ..................................... 2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display......................2-22
Indicators for operation.............................. 2-24
Indicators for maintenance ......................... 2-26
Trip computer............................................ 2-28
Security systems ........................................... 2-30
Vehicle Security System ............................. 2-30
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer operation ...... 2-34
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped)......................................... 2-34
Rear window wiper and washer operation.... 2-35
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................................................... 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch..................... 2-36
Xenon headlights....................................... 2-36
Headlight switch........................................ 2-37
Turn signal switch...................................... 2-41
Fog light switch......................................... 2-41
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-41
Horn............................................................. 2-42
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ......... 2-42
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped)............................................. 2-43
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) switch
(if so equipped)............................................. 2-44
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ......... 2-45
SNOW mode switch ....................................... 2-45
Continuous damping control mode select
switch (if so equipped)................................... 2-46
AUTO mode ............................................... 2-46
SPORT mode ............................................. 2-46
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch
(if so equipped)............................................. 2-46
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch........ 2-47
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Clock ............................................................ 2-47
Adjusting the time ..................................... 2-47
Power outlet.................................................. 2-48
Storage......................................................... 2-49
Cup holders .............................................. 2-49
Sunglasses holder ..................................... 2-50
Glove box ................................................. 2-51
Console box .............................................. 2-52
Card holder ............................................... 2-53
Coat hooks ............................................... 2-53
Luggage hooks (if so equipped) .................. 2-53
Cargo net (if so equipped) .......................... 2-54
Cargo cover (if so equipped) ....................... 2-55
Roof rack (if so equipped) .......................... 2-57
Windows....................................................... 2-58
Power windows ......................................... 2-58
Moonroof...................................................... 2-60
Automatic moonroof................................... 2-60
Welcome light ............................................... 2-62
Battery saver system.................................. 2-62
Interior lights ................................................ 2-63
Map lights ................................................ 2-63
Personal lights .......................................... 2-63
Interior light control switch......................... 2-63
Vanity mirror lights ........................................ 2-64
Cargo light .................................................... 2-65
HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ..................... 2-65
Programming HomeLink
Programming HomeLink
customers................................................. 2-67
Operating the HomeLink
®
............................ 2-65
®
for Canadian
®
Universal
Transceiver................................................ 2-67
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................... 2-67
Clearing the programmed information.......... 2-68
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®
button ...................................................... 2-68
If your vehicle is stolen.............................. 2-68
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COCKPIT
1. Outside mirror remote control switch
2. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch
(if so equipped)
3. Instrument brightness control switch
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch
2-2 Instruments and controls
SIC4246
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
— For audio system
— For Bluetooth
System (with navigation system)
— For Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Phone
®
Hands-Free Phone
System (without navigation system)
— For INFINITI Voice Recognition System (with navigation system)
6. Trip computer switch
7. Windshield wiper and washer switch
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)
— Cruise control switches
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped)
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
switch (if so equipped) or Dynamic
Driver Assistance switch (if so
equipped)
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) switch
(if so equipped) or Dynamic Driver
Assistance switch (if so equipped)
9. Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) and Warning
systems switch (if so equipped)
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
10.Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch
11.Intelligent Key port
12.Power lift gate switch
13.Power lift gate main switch
14.TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
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15.Electric tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped)
16.Manual tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped)
17.Center-console-mounted controls
— Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped)
— SNOW mode switch
— Continuous Damping Control mode
select switch (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls
2-3
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
SSI0635
7. Clock
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
10.Hood release handle
11.Fuse box cover
12.Parking brake
13.Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver supplement air bag
14.Push-button ignition switch
15.Front passenger air bag status light
16.Power outlet
17.Rear window defroster switch
18.Automatic climate control system
19.Audio system
20.Glove box lid release handle
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
1. Side ventilator
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped)
3. Meters and gauges
4. Center ventilator
2-4 Instruments and controls
5. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons
— Around View Monitor (if so equipped)
6. Center display
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METERS AND GAUGES
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.
SIC3825
1. Tachometer
2. Warning/Indicator lights
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer
6. Fuel gauge
The needle indicators in the speedometer,
tachometer, engine coolant temperature
gauge and fuel gauge may move slightly
Instruments and controls 2-5
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Speedometer
SIC4277
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
Odometer/twin trip odometer
SIC3259
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer
2
are displayed on the dot matrix crystal
*
display when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.
1
and twin trip odometer
*
Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
the bottom left of the combination meter
panel changes the display as follows:
TRIP A ? TRIP B ? TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
more than 1 second resets the trip
odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY”
later in this section and “HOW TO USE
STATUS BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section.)
*
*
3
3
for
at
2-6 Instruments and controls
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SIC3828
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
1
*
.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
SIC3255
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.
1
shown in the
*
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible and let the engine idle. If the
engine is overheated, continued operation
of the vehicle may seriously damage the
engine. See “IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section for
immediate action required.
Instruments and controls 2-7
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SIC3256
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, acceleration, or going up
or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “E” (Empty).
The low fuel warning
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the
appears on the
2-8 Instruments and controls
fuel level in the tank is getting low. Refuel
as soon as it is convenient, preferably
before the gauge reaches “E”. There will be
a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the
fuel gauge needle reaches “E”.
The
is located on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle.
indicates that the fuel-filler door
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in
this section.
METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND
NEEDLE SWEEP
The ring illumination surrounding meters
and gauges illuminates when the driver’s
door is closed after getting into the vehicle
with the Intelligent Key carried in.
When the engine is started, the indicator
light
needles will sweep in the speedometer and
tachometer and the ring illumination will
be brightened gradually. This function can
be turned off. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later
in this section.)
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COMPASS (if so equipped)
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When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the compass display
indicate the direction of the vehicle’s
heading.
*
B
will
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the
compass by driving the vehicle in 3
complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8
km/h). You can also calibrate the compass
by driving your vehicle on your everyday
route. The compass will be calibrated once
it has tracked 3 complete circles.
To turn on and off the compass manually,
push the
switch is in the ON position.
switch
A
while the ignition
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Zone map
SIC0611B
ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCEDURE
The difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance.
In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false
compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular
location if this happens:
1. Push the
seconds. The current zone number will
appear in the display.
2. Find your current location and variance
number on the zone map.
NOTE:
Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.
3. Push the
the new zone number appears in the
display, then release the switch. After
you release the switch, the display will
show a compass direction within a few
seconds.
. If the compass deviates from the
correct indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass checked at an INFINITI retailer.
. The compass may not indicate the
correct compass point in tunnels or
switch for more than 3
switch repeatedly until
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while driving up or down a steep
hill.
(The compass returns to the correct
compass point when the vehicle moves
to an area where the geomagnetism is
stabilized.)
CAUTION
. Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the
operation of the compass.
. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mirror as it may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter the
mirror housing.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(AWD models)*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
Automatic transmission check warning light
Brake warning light
Charge warning light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*
Engine oil pressure warning light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*
Intelligent Key system warning light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
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Lane departure warning light
(orange)*
Low tire pressure warning light
Master warning light
Preview Function warning light (orange)*
Rear Active Steer warning light*
Seat belt warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator light*
Automatic transmission position indicator light
Front passenger air bag status light *: if so equipped
High beam indicator light
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
, or , , , , ,
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light*
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Low beam indicator light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Security indicator light
Slip indicator light
SPORT mode indicator light*
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
, or , , , , ,
, , ,
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If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)
The warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “ALLWHEEL DRIVE (AWD)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
CAUTION
. If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a second):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD
system from malfunctioning. If the
warning light turns off, you can drive
again.
— blinks slowly (about once every 2
seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon
as possible.
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without antilock assistance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
Automatic transmission check
warning light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any other
time, it may indicate the transmission is
not functioning properly. Have your INFINITI
retailer check and repair the transmission.
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or
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is necessary, add fluid and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer. (See “BRAKE FLUID” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have
the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
Brake warning light
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate th e ABS is no t
functioning properly. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary repaired, by
an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See “Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
. Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you judge
it to be safe, drive carefully to the
nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked at an INFINITI
retailer.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or
if the light remains on, see an INFINITI
retailer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt
is loose, broken or missing.
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange;
if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in the Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system.
If the warning light illuminates, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and turn
on the DCA system again.
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If it is not possible to turn on the system
or the warning light stays on, it may
indicate that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure.
If the light flickers or comes on during
normal driving, pull off the road in a safe
area, stop the engine immediately and call
an INFINITI retailer or other authorized
repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange;
if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and set
the ICC system again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.
Intelligent Key system warning light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system (if so
equipped) or the Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock (if so equipped) or to start the
engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the
vehicle. However in these cases, contact
an INFINITI retailer for repair as soon as
possible.
Lane departure warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light will come on in
orange, turn green, and then turn off. This
indicates that the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
systems are operational.
While the LDW and/or LDP system is on,
the light will blink in orange and a warning
chime will sound if the vehicle is traveling
close to either the left or the right of a
traveling lane with detectable lane markers.
If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the LDW and LDP
systems are not functioning properly.
Although the vehicle is still driveable, have
the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION
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(LDP) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
monitors the tire pressure of all tires
except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this
light illuminates for about 1 second and
turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning (if so
equipped) also appears on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display. If you select the tire
pressure information in the display, the
LOW PRESSURE information will be displayed. The tire pressure for each tire will
also be displayed.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
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COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is
adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must
be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25
km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the
low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire
pressure gauge to check the tire pressure.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning (if so
equipped) is active as long as the low tire
pressure warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section and “TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section.
For the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning (if
so equipped), see “DOT MATRIX LIQUID
CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the ignition
switch is pushed ON. The light will remain
on after 1 minute. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer. The CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE warning (if so equipped)
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to i ndicate a
TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
WARNING
. If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch pushed ON, have the
vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer
as soon as possible.
. If the light illuminates or LOW PRES-
SURE information is displayed on the
monitor screen while driving, avoid
sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. Driving
with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and increase
the likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and may
lead to an accident and could result in
serious personal injury. Check the tire
pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low tire
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pressure warning light OFF. If the light
still illuminates while driving after
adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may
be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as possible.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI retailer as soon as
possible for tire repla cement and/or
system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
. The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
. Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illuminates if any of the following are displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display:
. No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/lift gate open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning (if so equipped)
. Check tire pressure warning (if so
equipped)
See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section.
Preview Function warning
light (orange; if so equipped)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Brake Assist (with Preview Function)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, then resume driving.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.
Rear Active Steer warning
light (if so equipped)
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that there is a
malfunction with the Rear Active Steer
portion of the steering system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
For further information about the Rear
Active Steer system, see “REAR ACTIVE
STEER SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
Rear Active Steer function will cease but
driving can be continued.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact an INFINITI retailer for repair.
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Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied. For about 5 seconds after
the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the system does not activate the warning
light for the front passenger.
See “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions on
seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about 7
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seconds if the front-impact air bag and
side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/
or pretensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain and
rollover air bag and pretensioner systems
needs servicing and your vehicle must be
taken to your nearest INFINITI retailer.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioners may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” in the “1.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems
and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a retailer as soon as possible.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) indicator light will illuminate.
The light will turn off in about 1 second if
the AFS is operational.
If the AFS indicator light blinks, it may
indicate the AFS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)”
later in this section.
Automatic transmission position indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ON” position, the indicator shows the
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automatic selector position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the selected
gear due to a transmission protection
mode, the AT position indicator light will
blink and a chime will sound.
See “AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for further
details.
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
) will be lit and the passenger front air
(
bag will be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI ADVANCED AIR
BAG SYSTEM (front seats)” in the “1.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
off indicator light (if so
equipped)
The light illuminates when the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) off switch is pushed to
OFF. This indicates that the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) system is not operating.
When the IBA off indicator light illuminates
while the system is turned on (without the
warning chime sound), this light indicates
that the system control is temporarily
unavailable.
When the IBA off indicator light illuminates
with the warning chime sound while the
IBA system is turned on, this light indicates
that the system may not be functioning
properly. Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Check to see if the laser sensor is clean.
Turntheengineoff,thenrestartthe
engine.
If the IBA off indicator light illuminates
after following the procedures above, it
may indicate that the system is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still driveable under normal conditions, have the
vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer. (See
“INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST (IBA) SYSTEM”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light
(green; if so equipped)
The light comes on in green when the Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system is
turned on. The light turns off when the
system is turned off.
NOTE:
This light is common with the lane
departure warning light (orange). (See
“Lane departure warning light” earlier in
this section.)
For more details, see “LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE
PREVENTION (LDP) SYSTEM” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.
Low beam indicator light
The light illuminates when the front park,
side marker, tail and license plate lights
are on.
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Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (14 liters)
of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
should turn off if no other potential
emission control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the veh icle is not ready for a n
emission control system inspection/maintenance test. (See “READINESS FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.)
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Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come
on in one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady —
An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuelfiller cap. (If equipped, the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning appears on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display.) If the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
after a few driving trips. If the
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the retailer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking —
An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera-
tion.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
light should turn off
light
d) If possible, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may
stop blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the retailer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and
repaired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission control
system.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is
in the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning,
this light will remain on while the ignition
switch is in the ON position. For additional
information, see “SECURITY SYSTEMS”
later in this section.
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Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating,
thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.
SPORT mode indicator light (if
so equipped)
The SPORT mode indicator light illuminates
when the SPORT mode is turned “ON”.
(See “ CONTINUOUS DAMPING CONTROL” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
The light comes on when the vehicle
dynamic control off switch is pushed to
OFF.This indicates that the vehicle dynamic
control system is not operating. When the
vehicle dynamic control off indicator light
and slip indicator light come on with the
vehicle dynamic control system turned on,
this light alerts the driver to the fact that
the vehicle dynamic control system’s failsafe mode is operating, for example the
vehicle dynamic control system may not be
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer. If an
abnormalit y occurs in the system, the
vehicle dynamic control system function
will be canceled but the vehicle is still
driveable. For additional information, see
“VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed
to the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left
in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
or position and the ignition
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
at more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the
parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle
and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires
replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.
Lane departure warning chime (if
so equipped)
When the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) or
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system is
on, the chime sounds if the vehicle is
traveling close to either the left or the right
of a traveling lane with detectable lane
markers.
See “LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
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DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION
(LDP) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section for more details.
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The dot matrix liquid crystal display
located between the tachometer and the
speedometer, and it displays the automatic transmission position indicator, the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped), the Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system (if so equipped) information,
the Intelligent Key operation information
and other warnings and information.
For detailed information about each system, see the following sections:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
—“WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS” earlier in this
section.
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1
—“DRIVING THE VEHICLE” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.
. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
—“INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC)
SYSTEM (FULL SPEED RANGE)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
—“DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA)
SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting an d
driving” section.
. Intelligent Key system
—“INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3.
is
Pre-driving checks and adjustments”
section.
—“PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
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INDICATORS FOR OPERATION
1. Engine start operation indicator
This indicator appears when the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed.
2. Steering lock release malfunc-
tion indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the steering
wheel cannot be released from the LOCK
position.
If this indicator appears, push the pushbutton ignition switch while lightly turning
the steering wheel right and left.
3. Intelligent Key insertion indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port. (For example, the Intelligent
Key battery is discharged.)
If this indicator appears, insert the Intelligent Key into the Intelligent Key port in the
correct direction. (See “PUSH-BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
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4. Intelligent Key removal indicator
This indicator appears when the driver’s
door is opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position and the
Intelligent Key placed in the Intelligent Key
port. A key reminder chime also sounds.
If this indicator appears, remove the
Intelligent Key from the Intelligent Key port
and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
5. NO KEY warning
This warning appears in either of the
following conditions.
No Intelligent Key inside the vehicle:
The warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
The warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the system. You cannot start the
engine with an unregistered key. Use the
registered Intelligent Key.
See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for more details.
6. SHIFT “P” warning
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed to stop the engine with
the selector lever in any position except
the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position or push the
ignition switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound.
(See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.)
7. “PUSH” warning
This warning appears when the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position with
the ignition switch in the ACC position after
the SHIFT “P” warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF
position, perform the following procedure:
SHIFT “P” warning ? (Move the
selector lever to “P”) ? PUSH warning
? (Push the ignition switch ? ignition
switch position is turned to ON) ?
PUSH warning ? (Push the ignition
switch ? ignition switch position is
turned to OFF)
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8. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If t his indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. (See “INTELLIGENT
KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
9. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
10. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
11. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See “WINDOW WASHER
FLUID” in the “8. Maintenance and do-ityourself” section.)
12. Door/lift gate open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the lift gate are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the lift gate is open on the display.
13. Loose fuel cap warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “FUELFILLER CAP” in the “3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.)
14. Check tire pressure warning (if
so equipped)
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire pressure is detected. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light” earlier in
this section and “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
15. “Time to rest” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “time
to rest” indicator activates. You can set the
time for up to 6 hours. (See “TRIP
COMPUTER” later in this section.)
16. Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature is below 378F(38C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “TRIP
COMPUTER” later in this section.)
17. Cruise indicator
Cruise main switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
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