FX35 (2008)
Foreword
Your INFINITI represents a new way of
thinking about vehicle design. It inte-
grates advanced engineering and supe-
rior craftsmanship with a simple, refined
aesthetic sensitivity associated with tra-
ditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury
and beauty. The car itself is important,
but so is the sense of harmony that the
vehicle evokes in its driver, and the
sense of satisfaction you feel with the
INFINITI — from the way it looks and
drives to the high level of dealer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to
the fullest, we encourage you to read this
Owner’s Manual immediately. It explains
all of the features, controls and perfor-
mance characteristics of your INFINITI; it
also provides important instructions and
safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
can be found in your Owner’s literature
portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Mainte-
nance Guide explains details about main-
taining and servicing your vehicle. Always
carry it with you when you take your
INFINITI to an authorized dealer. The port-
folio contents provide complete informa-
tion about all warranties covering this ve-
hicle, the periodic maintenance required
to keep the warranties in effect as well as
the INFINITI Roadside Assistance pro-
gram.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care
and Lemon Law Information Booklet will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s
lemon law.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
tenance requirements, assisting you in
the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe andcomfortable trip for youand
your passengers!
O NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
O ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
O ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features ortaking
other actions that could distract you.
O ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
O ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehiclesafety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
O ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for
important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modifi-
cation could affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate govern-
mental regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems resulting from modifi-
cations may not be covered under INFINITI
warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
options available on this model. There-
fore, you may find some information that
does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illus-
trations in this manual are those in effect
at the time of printing. INFINITI reserves
the right to change specifications or de-
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THIS MANUAL
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ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a haz-
ard that could cause death or serious per-
sonal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a haz-
ard that could cause minor or moderate per-
sonal injury or damage to your vehicle. To
avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed carefully.
If you see this symbol, it means Do not do
this or Do not let this happen.
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to
the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar
to these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar
to these call attention to an item in the il-
lustration.
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WARNING
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certain vehicle components contain or emit
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cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
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component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries,
may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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Table of
Contents
Illustrated table of contents
0
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
1
Instruments and controls
2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
4
Starting and driving
5
In case of emergency
6
Appearance and care
7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8
Technical and consumer information
9
Index
10
0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).................................................... 0-2
Exterior............................................................. 0-3
Instrument panel.............................................. 0-4
Passenger compartment ................................... 0-5
Meters and gauges........................................... 0-7
Engine compartment ........................................ 0-8
VQ35DE engine ........................................... 0-8
VK45DE engine .......................................... 0-9
1. Child restraint anchor point (for top
tether strap child restraint) (P.1-23)
2. Seat belts (P.1-8)
3.
Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-7)
4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag modules
(P.1-38)
5. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-52)
6. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-38)
7. Rear seats (P.1-4)
— Child restraints (P.1-19)
8. Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren (LATCH) system (P.1-21)
9. Rear armrest (P.1-8)
10. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
11. Front seats (P.1-2)
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
0-2 Illustrated table of contents
1. Hood (Page 3-23)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P.2-23)
3. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-21)
4. Windshield (P.8-21)
5. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P.2-42)
6. Power windows (P.2-40)
7. Recovery hook (P.6-16)
8. Fog light and switch (P.2-28)
9. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-35, 9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
10. Mirrors (P.3-30)
11. Doors (P.3-3)
— Keys
— Door locks
— Remote keyless entry system
— Intelligent Key (if so equipped)
12. Lift gate (P.3-23)
13. Rear window wiper (P.8-23)
14. Rear combination light (P.8-33)
15. Fuel-filler door (P.3-25)
16. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5)
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EXTERIOR
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1. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-31)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-23)
3. Trip odometer reset knob (P.2-4)
4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-27)
5. Headlight aiming control switch
(P.2-26)
6. Trip odometer select knob (P.2-4)
7. Steering switch for Audio (P.4-40)/
Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P.4-41)
8. Security indicator light (P.2-18)
9. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)
10. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
11. Cruise control main/set switch
(P.5-23) or Intelligent cruise control
switch (if so equipped) (P.5-25)
12. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P.2-21)
13. Ignition switch (P.5-10)
14. Center ventilator (P.4-20)
15. Display (P.4-4)/Navigation system (if
so equipped)*
16. Audio system (P.4-26)
17. Center multi-function control panel
(P.4-2)
18. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-38)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-4 Illustrated table of contents
19. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-30)
20. Hood release handle (P.3-23)
21. Fuse box (P.8-24)
22. SNOW mode switch (P.2-31)
23. Parking brake (P.5-18)
24. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.2-31)
25. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel
switch (P.3-28)
26. Storage box and power outlet
(P.2-33, P.2-35)
27. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P.2-28)
28. Automatic transmission selector lever
(P.5-15)
29. Heated seat switch (P.2-29)
30. Clock (P.2-32)
31. Automatic climate control system
(P.4-22)
32. Glove box (P.2-36)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual. (if so equipped)
1. Luggage room light (P.2-49)
2. Rear personal lights (P.2-46)
3. Mobile Entertainment System (MES)*
— Flip-down screen (P.4-58)
— Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player
(P.4-56)
— DVD remote controller (P.4-57)
— Headphones (P.4-59)
4. Automatic drive positioner switch
(P.3-31)
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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5. Driver’s door armrest
— Power window switch (P.2-40)
— Power door lock switch (P.3-4)
6. Sun visors (P.2-28)
7. Sunroof (P.2-42)
8. Front map lights (P.2-44)
9. Sunglasses holder (P.2-34)
10. Microphone (Bluetooth
Hands-free
Phone System*) (P.4-41)
11. Inside rearview mirror
— Anti-glare adjustment (P.3-29)
— Compass (P.2-6)
— HomeLink
* (P.2-47)
12. Luggage room
— Tonneau cover* (P.2-39)
— Cargo net* (P.2-39)
— Power outlet (P.2-33)
— Spare tire* (P.6-4)
— Luggage floor boxes* (P.2-38)
13. Rear armrest (P.1-8)
14. Rear cup holders (P.2-36)
15. Console box (P.2-37)
16. Front cup holders (P.2-36)
* if so equipped
0-6 Illustrated table of contents
1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)
2. Tachometer (P.2-4)
3. Speedometer (P.2-4)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P.2-5)
5. Intelligent cruise control system dis-
play (if so equipped) (P.5-25)
6. Automatic transmission position indi-
cator (P.5-15)
7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)
8. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)
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METERS AND GAUGES
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VQ35DE ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-13)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
5. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir
(P.8-16)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
9. Drive belts (P.8-19)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)
11. Air cleaner (P.8-21)
SDI1991
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
0-8 Illustrated table of contents
VK45DE ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-13)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
5. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir
(P.8-16)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
9. Drive belts (P.8-19)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)
11. Air cleaner (P.8-21)
SDI1987
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MEMO
0-10 Illustrated table of contents
1
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats ................................................................ 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-2
Rear seat adjustment................................... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ........................... 1-6
Front-seat Active Head Restraints ............... 1-7
Armrest........................................................ 1-7
Seat belts ......................................................... 1-8
Precautions on seat belt usage.................... 1-8
Child safety ................................................ 1-11
Pregnant women ........................................ 1-12
Injured persons .......................................... 1-12
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..... 1-12
Rear center seat belt .................................. 1-15
Seat belt extenders .................................... 1-18
Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-18
Child restraints................................................ 1-19
Precaution on child restraints..................... 1-19
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
system (LATCH)........................................... 1-21
Top tether strap child restraint .................. 1-23
Child restraint installation using LATCH ..... 1-24
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts .......................................................... 1-27
Booster seats.................................................. 1-34
Precautions on booster seats ................... 1-34
Booster seat installation............................ 1-36
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-38
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................................................... 1-38
INFINITI advanced air bag system
(front seats) ............................................... 1-45
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light ........... 1-54
WARNING
O Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dan-
gerous. 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 seri-
ous internal injuries.
O For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and ad-
just the seat belt properly. See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.
O Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in se-
rious accidents.
FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Operating tips
O The seat motor has an auto-reset over-
load protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 sec-
onds, then reactivate the switch.
O Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the en-
gine is off. This will discharge the bat-
tery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the
“3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments”
section for automatic drive positioner op-
eration.
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SEATS
1-2 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Forward and backward
Moving the switch
q
1
forward or back-
ward will slide the seat forward or back-
ward to the desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch
q
2
backward
until the desired angle is obtained. To
bring the seatback forward again, move
the switch
q
2
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help ob-
tain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” later in this section.
The seatback may be reclined to allow oc-
cupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P
(Park) position.
Seat lifter
Push the front or rear end of the switch
up or down to adjust the height and angle
of the seat.
For the front passenger’s seat, only the
angle of the seat can be adjusted.
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Lumbar support (if so equipped
for driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides
lower back support to the driver. Push the
front
q
1
or back
q
2
end of the switch to
adjust the seat lumbar area.
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Folding
1. Store the center seat belts in the
proper position. (See “REAR CENTER
SEAT BELT” later in this section.)
2. Slide the front seat forward if neces-
sary. (See “FRONT POWER SEAT AD-
JUSTMENT” earlier in this section.)
3. Pull the seat belt to side.
4. After removing the tonneau cover (if
so equipped), pull the lever on the
rear seat
q
A
or pull the lever on both
sides of the luggage room
q
B
and fold
the seatback.
5. When resetting the seat, be sure to in-
stall the head restraints.
WARNING
O Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
O It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargoareainsideavehicle.Inacolli-
sion, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
O Do not allow people to ridein any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sureeveryone in
your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat
belt properly.
O Do not fold down the rear seats when oc-
cupants are in the rear seat area, any
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luggage is on the rear seat or any cup is
in the cup holder.
O Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust themproperly
if they have been removed for any
reason.
O If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing in-
jury to passengers or damage to the ve-
hicle in case of sudden braking or an ac-
cident.
O Properly secure all cargo to help prevent
it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
O When returning the seatbacks to the up-
right position, be certain they are com-
pletely secured in the latched position.
If they are not completely secured, pas-
sengers may be injured in an accident
or sudden stop.
O When returning the seatbacks, be sure
to attach the rear center seat belt con-
nector.
O Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt
connector except when folding down the
rear seat.
O When attaching the rear center seat belt
connector, be certain that the seatbacks
are completely secured in the latched
position and the rear center seat belt
connector is completely secured.
O If the rear center seat belt connector and
the seatbacks are not secured in the cor-
rect position, serious personal injury
may result in an accident or sudden
stop.
Reclining
Pull the reclining lever
q
1
and position
the seat back at the desired angle
q
2
. Re-
lease the reclining lever
q
1
after position-
ing the seat at the desired angle
q
2
.
WARNING
O Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dan-
gerous. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident,
SSS0248
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You could
also slide under the lap belt and receive
serious internal injuries.
O For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, just pull it up.
To lower, push the lock knob
q
1
and push
the head restraint down.
Adjust the head restraints so the center is
level with the center of your ears.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted properly
as they may provide significant protection
against injury in an accident. Do not remove
them. Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat.
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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
O Always adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in the previous section.
Failure to do so can reduce the effective-
ness of the Active Head Restraint.
O Active Head Restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seatbelts. No systemcan pre-
vent all injuries in any accident.
O Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair Ac-
tive Head Restraint function.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback re-
ceives from the occupant in a rear-end
collision. The movement of the head re-
straint 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 oc-
curs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in
certain rear-end collisions. After the colli-
sion, the head restraints return to their
original positions.
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints
as described in the previous section.
ARMREST
Front
Push the button
q
1
while sliding the arm-
rest
q
2
to the desired position.
To use the console box, see “Console
box” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
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Front
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7
Rear
Pull the armrest down until it is hori-
zontal.
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 in-
cludes 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.
SSS0243
Rear
SEAT BELTS
1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING
O Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly re-
strained in the rear seat and, if appropri-
ate, in a child restraint.
O The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire re-
straint system and increase the chance
or severity of injury in an accident. Se-
rious injury or death can occur if the seat
belt is not worn properly.
O Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never
put the belt behind your back, under
your arm or across your neck. The belt
should be away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
O Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could in-
crease the risk of internal injuries in an
accident.
O Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.
O Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effec-
tiveness.
O Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
O Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
O If the seat belt warning light glows con-
tinuously while the ignition is turned ON
with all doors closed and all seat belts
fastened, it may indicate a malfunction
in the system. Have the system checked
by an INFINITI dealer.
O Once a seat belt pretensioner system
has activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the re-
tractor. See an INFINITI dealer.
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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9
O Removal and installation of pretensioner
system components should be done by
an INFINITI dealer.
O All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors and attaching hardware, should
be inspected after any collision by an
INFINITI dealer. INFINITI recommends
that all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show
no damage and continue to operate
properly. Seat belt assemblies notin use
during a collision should also be in-
spected and replaced if either damageor
improper operation is noted.
O All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any colli-
sion. Always follow the restraint manu-
facturer’s inspection instructions and re-
placement recommendations. The child
restraints should be replaced if they are
damaged.
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CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in
this manual, child safety information is
available from many other sources, in-
cluding doctors, teachers, government
traffic safety offices, and community orga-
nizations. Every child is different, so be
sure to learn the best way to transport
your child.
There are three basic types of child re-
straint systems:
O Rear facing child restraint
O Front facing child restraint
O Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the
child’s size. Generally, infants (up to
about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg))
should be placed in rear facing child re-
straints. Front facing child restraints are
available for children who outgrow rear
facing child restraints and are at least 1
year old. Booster seats are used to help
position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a
child who can no longer use a front facing
child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children needspecial protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hip bones. In an acci-
dent, an improperly fitting seat belt could
cause serious or fatal injury. Always use ap-
propriate child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved
child restraints for infants and small chil-
dren. (See “Child restraints” later in this
section.)
Also, there are other types of child re-
straints available for larger children for
additional protection.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint
system (air bag system) for the front pas-
senger. See “Supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
Infants
Infants up to at least one year old should
be placed in a rear facing child restraint.
INFINITI recommends that infants be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
You should choose a child restraint which
fits your vehicle and always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for installa-
tion and use.
Small children
Children that are over one year old and
weigh at least 20 lb (9 kg) can be placed
in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to
the manufacturer’s instructions for
minimum and maximum weight and
height recommendations. INFINITI recom-
mends that small children be placed in
child restraints that comply with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Cana-
dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits
your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation and
use.
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Larger children
Children who are too large for child re-
straints should be seated and restrained
by the seat belts which are provided. The
seat belt may not fit properly if the child
is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and
weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb
(36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
obtain proper seat belt fit.
INFINITI recommends that a child be
placed in a commercially available
booster seat if the shoulder belt in the
child’s seating position fits close to the
face or neck or if the lap portion of the
seat belt goes across the abdomen. The
booster seat should raise the child so
that the shoulder belt is properly posi-
tioned 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 Fed-
eral 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 areas
while the vehicle is moving. The child could
be seriously injured or killed in an accident
or sudden stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant
women use seat belts. The seat belt
should be worn snug, and always position
the lap belt as low as possible around the
hips, not the waist, and place the
shoulder belt over your shoulder and
across your chest. Never run the
lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal
area. Contact your doctor for specific rec-
ommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts, depending on the injury.
Check with your doctor for specific recom-
mendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
O Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
O Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dan-
gerous. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident,
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you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You could
also slide under the lap belt and receive
serious internal injuries.
O For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and ad-
just the seat belt properly.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in
this section.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the re-
tractor and insert the tongue into the
buckle until it clicks. (For additional
information regarding the rear center
seat belt, see “Setting center seat
belt”.)
O The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion will permit the belt to
move, and allow you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
O If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.
3. Position the lap belt portion low and
snug on the hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward
the retractor to take up extra slack. Be
sure the shoulder belt is routed over
your shoulder and across your chest.
The front passenger seat and the rear
seating positions three-point seat belts
have two modes of operation:
O Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
O Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
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The Emergency Locking Rectractor (ELR)
mode allows the seat belt to extend and re-
tract to allow the driver and passengers
some freedom of movement in the seat. The
ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle
slows down rapidly or during certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for
child restraint installation.
When the ALR is activated the seat belt cannot
be extended again until the seat belt tongue is
detached from the buckle and fully retracted.
The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the
seat belt fully retracts. For additional informa-
tion, see “Child restraints” later in this section.
The ALR shouldbe used only forchild restraint
installation. During normal seat belt use by a
passenger, the ALR mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension. It can also change
the operation of the front passenger air bag.
See “Front passengerair bag and statuslight”
later in this section.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain that
the seatbacks are completely secured in the
latched position. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in an accident
or sudden stop.
Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the belt, press the button on
the buckle. The seat belt will automati-
cally retract.
Checking seat belt operation
Your seat belt retractors are designed to
lock belt movement using two separate
methods:
O when the belt is pulled quickly from
the retractor.
O when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows:
O grasp the shoulder belt and pull
quickly forward. The retractor should
lock and restrict further belt move-
ment.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check or if you have any questions about
belt operation, see an INFINITI dealer.
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