Infiniti FX 2008 User Manual

Foreword

Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture.

The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI — from the way it looks and drives to the high level of dealer service.

To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s Manual immediately. It explains all of the features, controls and performance characteristics of your INFINITI; it also provides important instructions and safety information.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet can be found in your Owner’s literature portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Always carry it with you when you take your INFINITI to an authorized dealer. The portfolio contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the periodic maintenance required 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 please 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 andcomfortable trip for youand your passengers!

O NEVER drive under the influence of al-

cohol or drugs.

O ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and

never drive too fast for conditions.

O ALWAYS give your full attention to driving

and avoid using vehicle features ortaking other actions that could distract you.

O ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-

priate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.

O ALWAYS provide information about the

proper use of vehiclesafety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

O ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for

important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under INFINITI warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

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If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen.

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

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

INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

INFINITI CARES ...

Both INFINITI and your INFINITI dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI dealer are our primary concerns. Your INFINITI dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your INFINITI dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide INFINITI directly with comments or questions, please contact our (INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-662-6200

For Canadian customers

1-800-361-4792

We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: — Your name, address, and telephone

number

— Vehicle identification number (on dash

panel) — Date of purchase — Current odometer reading — Your INFINITI dealer’s name — Your comments or questions OR

You can write to INFINITI with the information on the left at:

For U.S. customers

INFINITI Division Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio 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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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS).................................................... 0-2

Exterior............................................................. 0-3

Instrument panel.............................................. 0-4

Passenger compartment ................................... 0-5

Meters and gauges........................................... 0-7

Engine compartment ........................................ 0-8

VQ35DE engine ........................................... 0-8

VK45DE engine .......................................... 0-9

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-38)

7. Rear seats (P.1-4) — Child restraints (P.1-19)

8. Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system (P.1-21)

9. Rear armrest (P.1-8)

10. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag (P.1-38)

11. Front seats (P.1-2)

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1. Child restraint anchor point (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-23)

2. Seat belts (P.1-8)

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

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4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag modules (P.1-38)

5. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-52)

EXTERIOR

1. Hood (Page 3-23)

2. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-23)

3. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-21)

4. Windshield (P.8-21)

5. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P.2-42)

6. Power windows (P.2-40)

7. Recovery hook (P.6-16)

8. Fog light and switch (P.2-28)

9. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-35, 9-9) — Flat tire (P.6-2)

10. Mirrors (P.3-30)

11. Doors (P.3-3)

— Keys — Door locks — Remote keyless entry system — Intelligent Key (if so equipped)

12. Lift gate (P.3-23)

13. Rear window wiper (P.8-23)

14. Rear combination light (P.8-33)

15. Fuel-filler door (P.3-25)

16. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-31)

2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-23)

3. Trip odometer reset knob (P.2-4)

4. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-27)

5. Headlight aiming control switch

(P.2-26)

6. Trip odometer select knob (P.2-4)

7. Steering switch for Audio (P.4-40)/

Bluetooth (if so equipped) (P.4-41)

8. Security indicator light (P.2-18)

9. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)

10. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-38)

11. Cruise control main/set switch

(P.5-23) or Intelligent cruise control switch (if so equipped) (P.5-25)

12. Windshield wiper/washer switch

(P.2-21)

13. Ignition switch (P.5-10)

14. Center ventilator (P.4-20)

15. Display (P.4-4)/Navigation system (if

so equipped)*

16. Audio system (P.4-26)

17. Center multi-function control panel

(P.4-2)

18. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P.1-38)

Hands-Free Phone System

19. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) (P.2-30)

20. Hood release handle (P.3-23)

21. Fuse box (P.8-24)

22. SNOW mode switch (P.2-31)

23. Parking brake (P.5-18)

24. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF

switch (P.2-31)

25. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel

switch (P.3-28)

26. Storage box and power outlet

(P.2-33, P.2-35)

27. Hazard warning flasher switch

(P.2-28)

28. Automatic transmission selector lever

(P.5-15)

29. Heated seat switch (P.2-29)

30. Clock (P.2-32)

31. Automatic climate control system (P.4-22)

32. Glove box (P.2-36)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual. (if so equipped)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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1. Luggage room light (P.2-49)

2. Rear personal lights (P.2-46)

3. Mobile Entertainment System (MES)* — Flip-down screen (P.4-58)

— Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player

(P.4-56) — DVD remote controller (P.4-57) — Headphones (P.4-59)

4. Automatic drive positioner switch (P.3-31)

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5. Driver’s door armrest — Power window switch (P.2-40) — Power door lock switch (P.3-4)

6. Sun visors (P.2-28)

7. Sunroof (P.2-42)

8. Front map lights (P.2-44)

9. Sunglasses holder (P.2-34)

10. Microphone (Bluetooth

Phone System*) (P.4-41)

11. Inside rearview mirror

— Anti-glare adjustment (P.3-29) — Compass (P.2-6) — HomeLink

12. Luggage room

— Tonneau cover* (P.2-39) — Cargo net* (P.2-39) — Power outlet (P.2-33) — Spare tire* (P.6-4) — Luggage floor boxes* (P.2-38)

13. Rear armrest (P.1-8)

14. Rear cup holders (P.2-36)

15. Console box (P.2-37)

* (P.2-47)

16. Front cup holders (P.2-36) * if so equipped

Hands-free

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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)

2. Tachometer (P.2-4)

3. Speedometer (P.2-4)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

(P.2-5)

5. Intelligent cruise control system display (if so equipped) (P.5-25)

6. Automatic transmission position indicator (P.5-15)

7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)

8. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ35DE ENGINE

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)

2. Battery (P.8-17)

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

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)

5. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)

6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-16)

7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)

8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)

9. Drive belts (P.8-19)

10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)

11. Air cleaner (P.8-21)

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SDI1991

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VK45DE ENGINE

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)

2. Battery (P.8-17)

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

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)

5. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)

6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-16)

7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)

8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)

9. Drive belts (P.8-19)

10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)

11. Air cleaner (P.8-21)

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MEMO

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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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

Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-2

Rear seat adjustment................................... 1-4

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

Front-seat Active Head Restraints ............... 1-7

Armrest........................................................ 1-7

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear center seat belt .................................. 1-15

Seat belt extenders .................................... 1-18

Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-18

Child restraints................................................ 1-19

Precaution on child restraints..................... 1-19

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

system (LATCH)........................................... 1-21

Top tether strap child restraint .................. 1-23

Child restraint installation using LATCH ..... 1-24

Child restraint installation using the seat

belts .......................................................... 1-27

Booster seats.................................................. 1-34

Precautions on booster seats ................... 1-34

Booster seat installation............................ 1-36

Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-38

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system....................................................... 1-38

INFINITI advanced air bag system

(front seats) ............................................... 1-45

Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-53

Supplemental air bag warning light ........... 1-54

SEATS

WARNING

O 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.

O For the most effective protection when

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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.

O Do not leave children unattended inside

the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

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

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contactany moving partsto avoid possible injuries and/or damages.

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT Operating tips

O The seat motor has an auto-reset over-

load protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

Do not operate the power support seat

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 automatic drive positioner operation.

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Forward and backward

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

forward or back-

Reclining

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

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. The seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

forward.

backward

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Seat lifter

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

For the front passenger’s seat, only the angle of the seat can be adjusted.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push the

front adjust the seat lumbar area.

or back

end of the switch to

REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT Folding

1. Store the center seat belts in the proper position. (See “REAR CENTER SEAT BELT” later in this section.)

2. Slide the front seat forward if necessary. (See “FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT” earlier in this section.)

3. Pull the seat belt to side.

4. After removing the tonneau cover (if so equipped), pull the lever on the rear seat

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or pull the lever on both

sides of the luggage room the seatback.

5. When resetting the seat, be sure to install the head restraints.

and fold

WARNING

O 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.

O It is extremely dangerous to ride in a

cargoareainsideavehicle.Inacollision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

O Do not allow people to ridein any area of

your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sureeveryone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

O Do not fold down the rear seats when oc-

cupants are in the rear seat area, any

luggage is on the rear seat or any cup is in the cup holder.

O Head restraints should be adjusted

properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust themproperly if they have been removed for any reason.

O If the head restraints are removed for

any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

O 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.

O When returning the seatbacks to the up-

right 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.

O When returning the seatbacks, be sure

to attach the rear center seat belt connector.

O Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt

connector except when folding down the rear seat.

O When attaching the rear center seat belt

connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured.

O If the rear center seat belt connector and

the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

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Reclining

Pull the reclining lever the seat back at the desired angle lease the reclining lever ing the seat at the desired angle

and position

after position-

WARNING

O 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,

. Re-

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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.

O For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob the head restraint down.

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and push

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

WARNING

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

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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

O Always adjust the head restraints prop-

erly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the Active Head Restraint.

O Active Head Restraints are designed to

supplement other safety systems. Always wear seatbelts. No systemcan prevent all injuries in any accident.

O Do not attach anything to the head re-

straint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function.

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries.

Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.

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

Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as described in the previous section.

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ARMREST

Front

Push the button

rest To use the console box, see “Console

box” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

to the desired position.

while sliding the arm-

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.

Rear

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Rear

Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

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WARNING

O 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.

O 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

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or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

O 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.

O 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.

O Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely

fastened to the proper buckle.

O Do not wear the seat belt inside out or

twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

O Do not allow more than one person to

use the same seat belt.

O Never carry more people in the vehicle

than there are seat belts.

O If the seat belt warning light glows con-

tinuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.

O Once a seat belt pretensioner system

has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See an INFINITI dealer.

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O Removal and installation of pretensioner

system components should be done by an INFINITI dealer.

O All seat belt assemblies, including re-

tractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by an INFINITI dealer. INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the

spected and replaced if either damageor improper operation is noted.

O 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. collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies notin use during a collision should also be in-

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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:

O Rear facing child restraint O Front facing child restraint O Booster seat

The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a front facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children needspecial protection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in this section.)

Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protection.

INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint

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system (air bag system) for the front passenger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in this section.

Infants

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

Small children

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

Larger children

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

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

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

PREGNANT WOMEN

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

INJURED PERSONS

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

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WARNING

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Front seat

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

O Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

O 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,

Rear seat

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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.

O 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.

Front seat

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Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks. (For additional information regarding the rear center seat belt, see “Setting center seat belt”.)

O The retractor is designed to lock during

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

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Rear seat

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O If the seat belt cannot be pulled from

its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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

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

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

O Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) O Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Rectractor (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 certain impacts.

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

When the ALR 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 restraints” later in this section.

The ALR shouldbe used only forchild 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. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passengerair bag and statuslight” later in this section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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

O grasp the shoulder belt and pull

quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.

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

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Unfastening the seat belts

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

Checking seat belt operation

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

O when the belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor.

O when the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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WARNING

O After adjustment, release the adjust-

ment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securelyfixed in position.

O The shoulder belt anchor height should

be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do somay reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury

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in an accident.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (for front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the release button the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position, so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.

, and then move

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT

The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt operation.

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and a seat belt tongue

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WARNING

O Always fasten the connector tongue and

the seat belt in the order shown.

O Always make sure both the connector

tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seatbelt or installing a child restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child restraint with only the seat belt tongue attached.This could resultin serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop.

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Stowing rear center seat belt

When folding down the rear seat, the rear center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows:

1. Hold the connector tongue the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle.

2. Insert a suitable tool such as a key into the connector buckle and release the connector tongue.

3. Fold the connector as illustrated

4. Then secure the connector tongue into the retractor base

so that

in the ceiling.

WARNING

O Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt

connector except when folding down the rear seat.

O When attaching the rear center seat belt

connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured.

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