INFINITI FX35 User Manual

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

2012 Infiniti FX Owner’s Manual

Foreword

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

The result is a different notion of luxury
and beauty. The car itself is important, but
so is the sense of harmony that the vehicle
evokes in its driver, and the sense of
satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI —
from the way it looks and drives to the high
level of 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’s literature
portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Main­tenance Guide explains details about
maintaining and servicing your vehicle.
Always carry it with you when you take
your vehicle to an INFINITI 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.

In addition to factory installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by INFINITI
or by your INFINITI retailer prior to delivery.
It is important that you familiarize yourself
with all disclosures, warnings, cautions
and instructions concerning proper use of
such accessories prior to operating the
vehicle and/or accessory. See an INFINITI
retailer for details concerning the particu­lar accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped.

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.

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 operate 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.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to

those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

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

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI­SORY

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

BLUETOOTH®is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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.

© 2011 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.

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

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
or via e-mail at:
[e-mail]

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.
com

If you perfer, visit us at:
www.infinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customers)

or
www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and

thank you for buying a quality INFINITI
vehicle.

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Illustrated table of contents

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Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

system (SRS) ....................................................... 0-2

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

Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4

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

Cockpit................................................................ 0-6

Instrument panel................................................. 0-8

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

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

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

VK50VE engine ............................................ 0-11

Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-12

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Child restraint anchor points (for top
tether strap child restraint) (Page 1­23, P.1-33)

2. Seat belts (P.1-11)

3. Front-seat Active Head Restraint
(P.1-6)

CHildren) system (P.1-21)

7. Rear armrest (P.1-10)

8. Rear seats (P.1-5)
— Child restraints (P.1-20)

9. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup­plemental air bags (P.1-37)

10. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-49)

11. Front seats (P.1-3)
— Occupant classification sensors

(weight sensors) (P.1-42)

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

SSI0845

4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bags
(P.1-37)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-37)

6. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-18)

2. Headlight and turn signal (P.2-36)

— Bulb replacement (P.8-29)
— Adaptive Front lighting System

(AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-40)

3. Windshield wiper and washer (P.2-33)

SSI0445

— Maintenance (P.8-22)

4. Moonroof (P.2-60)

5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P.2-57)

6. Power windows (P.2-58)

7. Outside mirrors (P.3-30)

— Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P.4-31)

— Welcome light (P.2-62)

8. Doors

— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system

(P.3-14)

9. Recovery hook (P.6-15)

10. Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P.4-31)

11. Fog light (P.2-42)

12. Sonar sensor
— Around View Monitor (if so

equipped) (P.4-31)

13. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P.8-32, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) (P.2-15, P.5-4)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear view camera (if so equipped)
(P.4-24, P.4-31)

2. Lift gate (P.3-18)

— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system

(P.3-14)

6. Antenna (P.4-92)

7. Sonar sensor
— Around View Monitor (if so

equipped) (P.4-31)

8. Rear combination light (Bulb replace­ment) (P.8-29)

9. Fuel-filler door (P.3-24)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)

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

SSI0446

3. Rear window defroster (P.2-36)

4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb repla­cement) (P.8-29)

5. Rear window wiper and washer
(P.2-36)

— Maintenance (P.8-24)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Coat hooks (P.2-53)

2. Rear personal light (P.2-63)

3. Power window controls (P.2-58)

4. Automatic drive positioner switch (if
so equipped) (P.3-32)

5. Sun visors (P.3-28)

6. Moonroof switch (P.2-60)

7. Map light (P.2-63)

8. Sunglasses holder (P.2-51)

9. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-29)
— HomeLink

®

(if so equipped)

(P.2-65)

JVC0208X

— Compass (if so equipped) (P.2-9)

10. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-55)

11. Rear cup holders (P.2-50)

12. Console box

— Power outlet (P.2-49)
— USB memory operation (if so

equipped) (P.4-71) or iPod

®

player

operation (if so equipped) (P.4-80)

13. Front cup holders (P.2-50)

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COCKPIT

1. Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-30)

2. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
switch (if so equipped) (P.2-47)

3. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-41)

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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.4-49)
— For Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free Phone

System (with navigation system)
(P.4-94)

— For Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free Phone
System (without navigation system)
(P.4-105)

— For INFINITI Voice Recognition Sys­tem (with navigation system)
(P.4-120)

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.5-29)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

switches (if so equipped) (P.5-31)
— Dynamic Driver Assistance switch

(if so equipped) (P.5-21, P.5-54)

9. Warning systems switch (if so
equipped)

— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
(P.2-46, P.5-67)

— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
(P.2-46, P.5-21)

9. Headlight aiming control (if so
equipped) (P.2-39)

10. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.5-83)

11. Intelligent Key port (P.5-13)

12. Power lift gate switch (if so equipped)
(P.3-18)

13. Power lift gate main switch (if so
equipped) (P.3-18)

14. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od­ometer (P.2-7)

15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-27)

16. Manual tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-27)

17. Center-console-mounted controls
— Climate controlled seat switches

(P.2-45) or Seat heater switches
(P.2-43)

— SNOW mode switch (P.2-46)
— Continuous Damping Control mode

select switch (if so equipped) (P.2-47,
P.5-77)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P.4-42)

2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-17)

3. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)

4. Center ventilator (P.4-42)

5. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so

equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting

buttons (P.4-9)
— Around View Monitor (if so

equipped) (P.4-31)

6. Center display (P.4-3)

JVC0209X

7. Clock (P.2-48)

8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-42)

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

10. Hood release handle (P.3-18)

11. Fuse box cover (P.8-25)

12. Parking brake (P.5-20)

13. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-43)
— Driver supplement air bag (P.1-37)

14. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10)

15. Front passenger air bag status light
(P.1-42)

16. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-36)

17. Power outlet (P.2-49)

18. Automatic climate control system
(P.4-43)

19. Audio system (P.4-49)

20. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-52)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P.2-7)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)

3. Speedometer (P.2-6)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P.2-8)

5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/

SIC3825

Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-21)

6. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

10. Drive belts (P.8-19)

11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)

SDI2262

VQ35HR ENGINE

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-25)

2. Battery (P.8-17)

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

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

5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)

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

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

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

9. Air cleaner (P.8-21)

SDI2264

10. Drive belt location (P.8-19)

11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)

VK50VE ENGINE

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-25)

2. Battery (P.8-17)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)

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

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

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

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

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

9. Air cleaner (P.8-21)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)*

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light

Brake warning light 2-13

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

Lane departure warning light
(orange)*

Low tire pressure warning light 2-15

Master warning light 2-17

Preview Function warning light
(orange)*

2-13

2-13

2-13

2-14

2-14

2-15

2-15

2-15

2-17

Warning

light

Name Page

Rear Active Steer warning light* 2-17

Seat belt warning light 2-17

Supplemental air bag warning
light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light

2-17

2-18

Indicator

light

Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light

Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light

Exterior light indicator 2-19

Front passenger air bag status
light

High beam indicator light 2-19

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light*

Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*

Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)

Security indicator light 2-20

SPORT mode indicator light* 2-20

Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

2-18

2-18

2-19

2-19

2-19

2-19

2-20

2-20

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

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

Front seats ...................................................... 1-3

Rear seats ....................................................... 1-5

Head restraints................................................ 1-6

Headrest ....................................................... 1-10

Armrest ........................................................ 1-10

Seat belts.......................................................... 1-11

Precautions on seat belt usage ..................... 1-11

Pregnant women ........................................... 1-13

Injured persons ............................................. 1-13

Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function

(front seats) (if so equipped) ......................... 1-13

Three-point type seat belt ............................. 1-14

Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-17

Seat belt maintenance................................... 1-17

Child safety ....................................................... 1-18

Infants........................................................... 1-19

Small children ............................................... 1-19

Larger children .............................................. 1-19

Child restraints.................................................. 1-20

Precautions on child restraints ...................... 1-20

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

(LATCH) System ............................................. 1-21

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH................................................. 1-23

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts .............................................. 1-26

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH................................................. 1-28

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts..................................... 1-30

Installing top tether strap ............................ 1-33

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

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

Precautions on supplemental

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

INFINITI advanced air bag system

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

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

supplemental air bag systems ..................... 1-47

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats).... 1-49

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

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

Repair and replacement procedure............... 1-51

SEATS

sits well back and straight up in the
seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk
of sliding under the lap belt and being
injured is increased.

SSS0133

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” (P.1-11).

. 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

1-2 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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” (P.3-32)
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.

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” (P.1-11).) Also, the seat-

forward or backward

*

2

backward until

*

SSS1051

back 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

SSS1052

SSS1053

SSS0685

Seat lifter:

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

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.

1-4 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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.

2

to adjust the thigh area.

*

*

3

or outside

*

4

to

SSS0893

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

Thigh extension (if so equipped):

The front portion of the front seats can be
extended forward for seating comfort. Pull
up and hold the lever
front portion to the desired position.

1

to extend the

*

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

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” (P.1-

11).) The seatback may also be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
parked.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5

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” (P.1-11).

. After adjustment, check to be sure the

seat is securely locked.

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.

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JVR0052X

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.

Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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SSS0997

Adjustment

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

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

SSS0993

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

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

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SSS0994

SSS0995

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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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 colli­sion, the head restraints return to their
original position.

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly
as described earlier in this section.

HEADREST

The illustration shows the seating position
equipped with headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not
equipped with a head restraint.

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JVR0051X

SSS0901

ARMREST

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 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.

. 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 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 pretensioner

system components should be done by

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an INFINITI retailer.

. All seat belt assemblies, including re-

tractors and attaching hardware, should
be inspected after any collision by an
INFINITI retailer. INFINITI recommends
that all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision be replaced unless
the collision was minor and the belts
show no damage and continue to oper­ate properly.

Seat belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper
operation is noted.

. All child restraints and attaching 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.

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SSS0014

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 Assist

(IBA) system. (See “Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) system” (P.5-70).)

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
when the seat belt is fastened or unfas-

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tened, 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.

. 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.

. Do not allow children to play with the

seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Re­tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat
belt becomes wrapped around a child’s
neck with the ALR mode activated, the
child can be seriously injured or killed if
the seat belt retracts and becomes tight.
This can occur even if the vehicle is
parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release
the child. If the seat belt can not be
unbuckled or is already unbuckled,
release the child by cutting the seat belt
with a suitable tool (such as a knife or
scissors) to release the seat belt.

SSS0292

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-2).)

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,
firmly pull the belt and release it.

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Then smoothly pull the belt out of
the retractor.

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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 restraints” (P.1-20).

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

. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull

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

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

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.

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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” (P.1-11).)

To adjust, push the button
move 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.

A

, and then

*

WARNING

. After adjustment, release the adjustment

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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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 assis­tance 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

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CHILD SAFETY

until they are completely dry.

. If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt

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.

Do not allow children to play with the seat
belts. Most seating positions are equipped
with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes
wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR
mode activated, the child can be seriously
injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and
becomes tight. This can occur even if the
vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to
release the child. If the seat belt can not be
unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release
the child by cutting the seat belt with a
suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to
release the seat belt.

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:

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WARNING

. 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.

WARNING

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

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved
child restraints for infants and small

children. See “Child restraints” (P.1-20).
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” (P.1-20) 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 sys­tem (Air bag system) for the front passen­ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
(P.1-37).

INFANTS

Infants up to at least 1 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 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
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 certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Once the child has grown so the shoulder
belt is no longer on or near the face and
neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.

WARNING

Never let 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.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE­STRAINTS

. 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

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SSS0100

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’ s lap. Even the
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 “For-

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WARNING

ward-facing child restraint installa­tion using the seat belts” (P.1-30).

—

Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air
Bag System, never 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 pos­sible 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
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” (P.1-

21).
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:

. 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’s height and
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.

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SSS0904

LATCH system lower anchor locations

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.

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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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SSS0644

LATCH rigid attachment

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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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.

. 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.

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” (P.1-18) and “Child re­straints” (P.1-20) 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 man-

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ufacturer’s instructions.

Rear-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.

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SSS0649

Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

applicable). Not all child restraints fit
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 — 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

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

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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.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” (P.1-18) and “Child re­straints” (P.1-20) 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

Rear-facing — step 1

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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SSS0100

SSS0654

Rear-facing — step 2

2. 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.

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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.

SSS0656

Rear-facing — step 4

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.

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SSS0657

Rear-facing — step 5

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.

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Rear-facing — step 6

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
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” (P.1-18) and “Child re­straints” (P.1-20) 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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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.

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straint fit, tr y another seating position
or a different child restraint.

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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 head
restraint to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be

sure to reinstall the head restraint
when the child restraint is removed.

See 1-6 for head restraint adjustment
information.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper child re-

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Forward-facing — step 4

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.

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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

The three-point seat belt with Automatic

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Forward-facing — step 6

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.

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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WARNING

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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —

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:

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.

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 to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be

sure to reinstall the head restraint
when the child restraint is removed.

See “Head restraints” (P.1-6) for head
restraint adjustment, removal and in­stallation information.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper child re­straint fit, tr y another seating position
or a different child restraint.

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Forward-facing — step 3

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” (P.1-33). 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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SSS0651

Forward-facing — step 4

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.

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5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

Forward-facing — step 5

the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.

6. Remove any additional slack from the

Forward-facing — step 6

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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SSS0653

SSS0641

Forward-facing — step 8

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
the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps
2 through 8.

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Forward-facing — step 10

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 status 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 head
restraint to position the top tether strap
over the top of the seatback. If the head
restraint is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head
restraint when the child restraint is
removed. See “Head restraints” (P.1-6)
for head restraint 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.

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.

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

*

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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” (P.1-18), “Child restraints”
(P.1-20) and “Booster seats” (P.1-34) 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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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.

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LRS0454

Front passenger position

3. The booster seat should be positioned
on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct booster
seat fit. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be

sure to reinstall the head restraint
when the booster seat is removed.

See “Head restraints” (P.1-6) for head
restraint adjustment, removal and in­stallation information.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint 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” (P.1-

11).

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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

may
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” (P.1-44).)

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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 supple-

mental air bag

. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

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.

Roof-mounted curtain 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, the
curtain and rollover air bags on both sides
are designed to inflate. Under both side­impact and rollover situations, the curtain
air bags will 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” (P.1-11) 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

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7 seconds if the systems are operational.

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SSS0131

SSS0132

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
bag and status light” (P.1-44).

. 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

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” (P.1-44).

. 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.

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SSS0008

SSS0006

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SSS0009

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” (P.1-

20) for details.

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SSS0833

SSS0140

SSS0162

SSS0159

WARNING

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 will 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.

. The seat belts, the side air bags and

curtain and rollover air bags are most
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
dangerous 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

4. Occupant classification sensors
(weight sensors)

5. Occupant detection system control
unit

6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bags

7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bag
inflators

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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 advanced 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
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. Based 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” (P.1-44) for further 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

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of your vehicle due to a disability, you may
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.

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

Front passenger air bag and status
light

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

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WARNING

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of injury in an accident.

Status light:

The front passenger air bag status light

is located under the climate controls.
After the ignition switch is placed in the
"ON" position, the front passenger air bag
status light on the instrument panel
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off or operates depending on the
front passenger seat occupied status. 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 pas-

senger meets the conditions outlined in
this section: The
indicate that the front passenger air
bag is operational.

light is OFF to

light

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.

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 the
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
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

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45

instead of being OFF. (See “Child re­straints” (P.1-20) 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
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
meter and gauges area will blink. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.

Other supplemental front-impact
air bag precautions

. 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.

1-46 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WARNING

, located in the

. 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.

. 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.

. Removing or modifying the front pas-

senger seat may affect the function of
the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.

. Modifying or tampering with the front

passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the 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
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 equip-

ment 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 replaced

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.

SSS0521

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.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47

The side air bags and curtain and rollover
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
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. In a rollover, the curtain and
rollover air bags on both sides are
designed to inflate. Under both side­impact and rollover situations, the curtain
air bags will remain inflated for a short
period of time.

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.

1-48 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

. 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. 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.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(front seats)

WARNING

. The pretensioners 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

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49

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 breath-

ing 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

is used to indicate malfunctions in the
pretensioner system. (See “Supplemental
air bag warning light” (P.1-50) for more
details.) If the supplemental air bag warn­ing light indicates there is a malfunction,
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.

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.

1-50 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

1

are located on the

*

SSS1016

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, preten-

in the instrument panel,

sioners and all related wiring.
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.

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.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-51

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.

WARNING

. 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 pre-

tensioner system disposal procedures
are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI
Service Manual. Incorrect disposal pro­cedures could cause personal injury.

1-52 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

2 Instruments and controls

Cockpit................................................................ 2-3

Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5

Meters and gauges.............................................. 2-6

Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-6

Tachometer...................................................... 2-7

Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8

Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8

Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ...... 2-9

Compass (if so equipped) .................................... 2-9

Zone variation change procedure................... 2-11

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 ........................ 2-21

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.... 2-36

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........................................ 2-42

Fog light switch ........................................... 2-42

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-42

Horn ................................................................. 2-43

Heated Seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-43

Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-45

Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-46

Snow mode switch............................................ 2-46

Continuous damping control mode select switch

(if so equipped) ................................................ 2-47

Auto mode................................................... 2-47

Sport mode ................................................. 2-47

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if

so equipped)..................................................... 2-47

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch .......... 2-48

Clock................................................................. 2-48

Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-48

>

Power outlet ...................................................... 2-49

Storage ............................................................. 2-50

Cup holders .................................................. 2-50

Sunglasses holder......................................... 2-51

Glove box...................................................... 2-52

Console box .................................................. 2-52

Card holder ................................................... 2-53

Coat hooks.................................................... 2-53

Cargo hooks (if so equipped) ........................ 2-54

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 ...................................... 2-61

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

Canadian customers .................................... 2-67

Operating the HomeLink

®

............................. 2-66

®

for

®

Universal Transceiver ................................... 2-67

Programming trouble-diagnosis ................... 2-68

Clearing the programmed information.......... 2-68

Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

®

button....................................... 2-68

If your vehicle is stolen ............................... 2-68

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

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 Sys-

tem (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)
— Dynamic Driver Assistance switch

(if so equipped)

9. Warning systems switch (if so
equipped)

— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

9. Headlight aiming control (if so
equipped)

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

15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped)

Instruments and controls 2-3

16. Manual tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped)

17. Center-console-mounted controls
— Climate controlled seat switches or

Seat heater switches

— SNOW mode switch
— Continuous Damping Control mode

select switch (if so equipped)

2-4 Instruments and controls

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator

2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped)

3. Meters and gauges

4. Center ventilator

5. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so

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. Rear window defroster switch

17. Power outlet

18. Automatic climate control system

19. Audio system

20. Glove box lid release handle

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.

JVC0209X

equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting

buttons
— Around View Monitor (if so

equipped)

6. Center display

Instruments and controls 2-5

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer

2. Warning/Indicator lights

3. Speedometer

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer

SIC4277

Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).

SIC3825

6. Fuel gauge

The needle indicators in the speedometer,
tachometer, engine coolant temperature
gauge and fuel gauge may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.

2-6 Instruments and controls

TRIP A ? TRIP B ? TRIP A

Resetting the trip odometer:

3

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” (P.2-21)
and “How to use STATUS button” (P.4-9).)

*

for

SIC3259

Odometer/twin trip odometer

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.

Changing the display:

Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
the bottom left of the combination meter
panel changes the display as follows:

1

and twin trip odometer

*

*

3

SIC3828

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev

the engine into the red zone

The red zone varies with each models.

*

1

.

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine

at

speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.

Instruments and controls 2-7

SIC3255

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” (P.6-

11) for immediate action required.

SIC3256

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

*

2-8 Instruments and controls

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
fuel level in the tank is getting low. Refuel

appears on the

COMPASS (if so equipped)

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
located on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle.

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

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)” (P.2-19).

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” (P.2-

28).)

SIC3181

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the compass display
indicate the direction of the vehicle’s
heading.

If the display reads “C”, calibrate the
compass by driving the vehicle in 3
complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8

*

B

will

Instruments and controls 2-9

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

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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

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 Preview Function warning light (orange)*

Brake warning light

Charge warning light Supplemental air bag warning light SPORT mode indicator 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 Exterior light indicator

CHECKING BULBS

With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):

, or , , , , , ,

The following lights come on briefly and

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Lane departure warning light
(orange)*

Low tire pressure warning light High beam indicator light

Master warning light

Rear Active Steer warning light* Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Seat belt warning light Security indicator light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indi­cator light*

Automatic transmission position indicator
light

then go off (if so equipped):

, or , , , , , ,
, ,

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

Front passenger air bag status light

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indica­tor light (green)*

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light

*: if so equipped

between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-21).)

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)” (P.5-75).)

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” (P.5-

78).)

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.

or Brake warning light

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

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fluid is necessary, add fluid and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer. (See “Brake fluid” (P.8-16).)

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have
the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.

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 the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the brake sys­tem checked, and if necessary repaired, by
an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See “Anti­lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
(P.2-13).)

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 serv ice 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.

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

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“Engine oil” (P.8-11).)

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
Intelligent Key system.

If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible 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 mar-

kers.
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 (LDP) sys­tem” (P.5-21).

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 also
appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display. If you select the tire pressure

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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
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 is
active as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated.

For additional information, see “Tire Pres­sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-4)
and “ Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.6-2). For the CHECK TIRE PRES­SURE warning, see “Dot matrix liquid
crystal display” (P.2-21).

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 does not appear if
the low tire pressure warning light illumi­nates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.

For additional information, see “Tire Pres­sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-4).

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 PRESSURE

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 under­inflated 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 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 replacement and/or
system resetting.

. Replacing tires with those not originally

specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.

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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
. Check tire pressure warning

See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” (P.2-

21).

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 ICC system or
the Preview Function warning light re­mains 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” (P.5-85).

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.

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” (P.1-11) 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

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bag warning light will turn off after about 7
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” (P.1-37).

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.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

warning light

The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating,
thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.

When the vehicle dynamic control warning
light illuminates when the vehicle dynamic
control system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle
dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode is
operating, for example the vehicle dynamic
control system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. If a malfunction 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” (P.5-83).

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)”
(P.2-40).

Automatic transmission posi­tion indicator light

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ON” position, the indicator shows the
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” (P.5-15) for

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further details.

Exterior light indicator

This indicator illuminates when the head­light switch is turned to the AUTO,

position and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights are
on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.

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)” (P.1-42) 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

or

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.
Turn the engine off, then restart the
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” (P.5-

70).)

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” (P.2-15).)

For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) system/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system” (P.5-21).

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.

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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 vehicle is not ready for an
emission control system inspection/main­tenance test. (See “Readiness for Inspec­tion/Maintenance (I/M) test” (P.9-31).)

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. (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
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If the
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.

light does not turn off

light

. 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:

1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).

2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera­tion.

3) Avoid steep uphill grades.

4) 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” (P.2-

30).

SPORT mode indicator light (if

so equipped)

The SPORT mode indicator light illuminates
when the SPORT mode is turned “ON”.
(See “Continuous damping control” (P.5-

77).)

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 and traction control system

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DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

are not operating.

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) sys­tem/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys­tem” (P.5-21) 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 audi-

ble reminders” (P.2-12).

*

1

is

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—“Driving the vehicle” (P.5-15).

. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system

—“Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-

tem (FULL SPEED RANGE)” (P.5-31).

. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system

—“Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-

tem” (P.5-54).

. Intelligent Key system

—“Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).
—“Push-button ignition switch” (P.5-

10).

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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. 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” (P.5-10).)

3. 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.

4. 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” (P.3-7) for
more details.

5. 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” (P.3-7).)

6. “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)

7. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator

This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.

If this indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. (See “Intelligent
Key battery replacement” (P.8-27).)

8. Parking brake release warning

This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.

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9. 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.

10. 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”
(P.8-16).)

11. 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.

12. “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” (P.2-28).)

13. Loose fuel cap warning

This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap” (P.3-25).)

14. Check tire pressure warning

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” (P.2-15)
and “ Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.5-4).)

15. 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” (P.2-28).)

16. 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
INFINITI retailer.

See “Cruise control” (P.5-29) for details.

17. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator (if so
equipped)

The indicator is displayed when the In­telligent Cruise Control (ICC) system main
switch is pushed. When the main switch is
pushed again, the indicator disappears.
While the main switch indicator is dis­played, the ICC system is operational. The
cruise control set indicator (SET) is dis­played while the vehicle is controlled by
the conventional (fixed speed) cruise con­trol mode of the ICC system. (See “Intelli­gent Cruise Control (ICC) system (FULL
SPEED RANGE)” (P.5-31).)

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18. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system switch indicator (if so
equipped)

The indicator is displayed when the Dis­tance Control Assist (DCA) system switch is
pushed on. When the switch is pushed
again, the indicator disappears. While the
indicator is displayed, the DCA system is
operational. (See “Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system” (P.5-54).)

INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE

1. Engine oil replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for changing the engine oil.
You can set or reset the distance for
changing the engine oil. (See “Trip compu­ter” (P.2-28).)

2. Oil filter replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for replacing the oil filter.
You can set or reset the distance for
replacing the oil filter. (See “Trip compu­ter” (P.2-28).)

3. Tire replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for replacing tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
tires. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-28).)

WARNING

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SIC3281

The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, including
tire pressure checks. See“Changing wheels
and tires” (P.8-39). Many factors including
tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and

road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driving
distance does not mean your tires will last
that long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform regular
tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire
checks, including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to a collision,
which could result in serious personal injury
or death.

4. “OTHER” indicator

This indicator appears when the set time
comes for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. You can set or
reset the distance for replacing the items.
(See “Trip computer” (P.2-28).)

More maintenance reminders are also
available on the center display. (See
“How to use INFO button” (P.4-9).)

SIC3846

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SIC3829

TRIP COMPUTER

Switches for the trip computer are located
on the right side of the combination meter
panel. To operate the trip computer, push
the switches as shown above.

A

*

B

*

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, modes of the trip computer
can be selected by pushing the

A

*

Each time the
display will change as follows:

Current fuel consumption ? Average fuel

switch
switch

.

switch

A

is pushed, the

*

switch

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consumption and speed ? Elapsed time
and trip odometer ? Distance to empty
(dte) ? Outside air temperature (ICY) ?
Setting ? Warning check

1. Current fuel consumption

The current fuel consumption mode shows
the current fuel consumption.

2. Average fuel consumption (MPG
or l (liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH
or km/h)

Fuel consumption:

The average fuel consumption mode shows
the average fuel consumption since the
last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the

switch
(The average speed is also reset at the
same time.)

The display is updated every 30 seconds.
At about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows “——”.

Speed:

The average speed mode shows the
average vehicle speed since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the

switch
(The average fuel consumption is also reset

B

for longer than 1 second.

*

B

for longer than 1 second.

*

at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds.

The first 30 seconds after a reset, the
display shows “——”.

3. Elapsed time and trip odometer
(mls or km)

Elapsed time:

The elapsed time mode shows the time
since the last reset. The displayed time can
be reset by pushing the
longer than 1 second. (The trip odometer is
also reset at the same time.)

Trip odometer:

The trip odometer mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing
the
second. (The elapsed time is also reset at
the same time.)

switch

*

B

switch

for longer than 1

*

B

for

4. Distance to empty (dte — mls or
km)

The distance to empty (dte) mode provides
you with an estimation of the distance that
can be driven before refueling. The dte is
constantly being calculated, based on the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the

actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning

feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning
is displayed on the screen.

When the fuel level drops even lower, the
dte display will change to “——”.

. If the amount of fuel added is small, the

display just before the ignition switch
is pushed to the OFF position may
continue to be displayed.

. When driving uphill or rounding curves,

the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.

5. Outside air temperature (ICY — 8F
or 8C)

The outside air temperature is displayed in
8For8C in the range of −22 to 1318F(−30
to 558C).

The outside air temperature mode includes
a low temperature warning feature. If the
outside air temperature is below 378F
(38C), the warning is displayed on the
screen.

The outside temperature sensor is located
in front of the radiator. The sensor may be
affected by road or engine heat, wind

directions and other driving conditions.
The display may differ from the actual
outside temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.

6. Setting

Setting cannot be made while driving. A
message “Setting can only be operated
when stopped” is also displayed on the
dot matrix crystal display.

The
used in the setting mode to select and
decide a menu.

SKIP:

Push the
warning check mode.

Push the
menus.

ALERT:

There are 3 submenus under the alert
menu.

. BACK

. TIME TO REST

switch

Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.

Select this submenu to specify when
the “TIME TO REST” indicator activates.

A

and switch

*

switch

switch

A

*

*

to move to the

B

to select other

*

B

are

. ICY

Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.

MAINTENANCE:

There are 5 submenus under the main­tenance menu.

. BACK

Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.

. ENGINE OIL

Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.

. OIL FILTER

Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.

. TIRE

Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.

. OTHER

Select this submenu and set or reset
the distance for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires.

CUSTOMIZE:

There are 4 submenus under the display
menu.

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