Infiniti FX45 2003 User Manual
Foreword
Your INFINITI represents a new way of
thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior
craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury
and beauty. The car itself is important, but
so is the sense of harmony that thevehicle
evokes in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI — from
the way itlooks anddrives to thehigh level
of dealer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to
the fullest, we encourage you to read this
Owner’s Manual immediately. It explains
all of the features, controls and performance characteristics of your INFINITI; it
also provides important instructions and
safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
can be found in your Owner’s literature
portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about
maintaining and servicingyour vehicle.Always carry it with you when you take your
INFINITI to an authorized dealer. The
portfolio contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this
vehicle, the periodic maintenance required to keep the warranties in effect as
well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance
program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care
and Lemon Law Information Booklet will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s
lemon law.
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you own your car. Should you have any
questions regarding your INFINITI or an
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READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in
the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe andcomfortable trip foryou and
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 use your seat beltsand appropriate
child restraint systems. Preteen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
O ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
O ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for im-
portant safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should notbe modified. Modification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be
covered under INFINITI warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that
does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at
the time of printing. INFINITI reserves the
right to change specifications or design at
any time without notice.
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Table of
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Contents
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Exterior ............................................................ 0-2
Instrument panel.............................................. 0-3
Meters and gauges ........................................... 0-4
Engine compartment......................................... 0-5
VQ35DE engine ........................................... 0-5
VK45DE engine ........................................... 0-6
EXTERIOR
1. Hood (Page 3-24)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P.2-21)
3. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-21)
4. Windshield (P.8-21)
5. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P.2-43)
6. Power windows (P.2-41)
7. Recovery hook (P.6-16)
8. Fog light and switch (P.2-28)
9. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-35, 9-10)
— 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.3-24)
13. Rear window wiper (P.8-23)
14. Rear combination light (P.8-33)
15. Fuel-filler door (P.3-26)
16. Child safety locks (P.3-5)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-31)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-23)
3. Trip odometer reset knob (P.2-4)
4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-25)
5. Headlight aiming control switch
(P.2-26)
6. Trip odometer select knob (P.2-4)
7. Steering switch for Audio (P.4-40)/
Bluetooth
(if so equipped) (P.4-41)
8. Security indicator light (P.2-18)
9. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)
10. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-37)
11. Cruise control main/set switch
(P.5-22) or Intelligent cruise control
switch (if so equipped) (P.5-24)
12. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P.2-21)
13. Ignition switch (P.3-14)
14. Center ventilator (P.4-20)
15. Display (P.4-4)/Navigation system (if
so equipped)*
16. Audio system (P.4-25)
17. Center multi-function control panel
(P.4-2)
18. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-37)
Hands-Free Phone System
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19. Lane departure warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-30)
20. Hood release handle (P.3-24)
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.5-14)
29. Heated seat switch (P.2-29)
30. Clock (P.2-32)
31. Automatic climate control system
(P.4-21)
32. Glove box (P.2-36)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual. (if so equipped)
METERS AND GAUGES
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1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)
2. Tachometer (P.2-4)
3. Speedometer (P.2-4)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P.2-5)
5. Intelligent cruise control system display (if so equipped) (P.5-24)
6. Automatic transmission position indicator (P.5-14)
7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)
8. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
VQ35DE ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)
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.8-20)
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VK45DE ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)
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.8-20)
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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats................................................................ 1-2
Front power seat adjustment........................ 1-2
Rear seat adjustment................................... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ........................... 1-6
Active head restraint (front seats)................. 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
Precautions on child restraints................... 1-19
Child restraint installation on rear seat
outboard or center positions...................... 1-21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ....................................... 1-26
Top tether strap child restraint................... 1-27
Child restraint installation on front
passenger seat.......................................... 1-29
Booster seats ................................................. 1-32
Precautions on booster seats..................... 1-32
Booster seat installation on rear seat
outboard or center positions...................... 1-35
Booster seat installation on front
passenger seat.......................................... 1-36
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-37
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system...................................................... 1-37
INFINITI advanced air bag system
(front seats)............................................... 1-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels.......... 1-51
Supplemental air bag warning light............ 1-52
SEATS
WARNING
O Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown into it and receive neck
or other serious injuries. You could also
slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
O For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.
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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
O Do not adjust thedriver’s seat whiledriv-
ing so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of
the vehicle.
O Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.
Operating tips
O The seat motor has an auto-reset over-
load protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.
O Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for automatic drive positioner operation.
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Forward and backward
Moving the switch
will slide the seat forward or backward to
the desired position.
1
forward or backward
j
Reclining
Move the recline switch
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
2
forward.
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The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section. The
seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.
2
backward until
j
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Seat lifter
Push the front or rear end of the switch up
or down to adjust the height and angle of
the seat.
For the front passenger’s seat, only the
angle of the seat can be adjusted.
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Lumbar support (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the driver. Push the front
1
or back
j
the seat lumbar area.
2
end of the switch to adjust
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REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Folding
1. Store the center seat belts in the proper
position. (See “REAR CENTER SEAT
BELT” later in this section.)
2. Slide the front seat forward if necessary. (See “FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT” earlier in this section.)
3. Pull the seat belt to side.
4. After removing the tonneau cover (if so
equipped), pull the lever on the rear
A
seat
j
or pull thelever on bothsides of
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B
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the luggage room
back.
5. When resetting the seat, be sure to install the head restraints.
and fold the seat-
WARNING
O Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.
O It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside avehicle. Ina collision,
people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
O Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in
your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat
belt properly.
O Do not fold down the rear seats when oc-
cupants are in the rear seat area, any
luggage is on the rear seat or any cup is
in the cup holder.
O Head restraints should be adjustedprop-
erly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if
they have been removed for any reason.
O If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.
O Properly secure all cargo to help prevent
it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
O When returning the seatbacks to the up-
right position, be certain they are completely securedin thelatched position.If
they are notcompletely secured, passengers maybe injured in anaccident orsudden stop.
O When returning theseatbacks,be sure to
attach the rear center seat belt connector.
O Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt
connector except when folding down the
rear seat.
O When attaching the rear center seat belt
connector, be certain that the seatbacks
are completelysecured inthe latchedposition and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured.
O If the rear center seat belt connector and
the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury
may result in an accident or sudden stop.
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Reclining
Pull the reclining lever
seat back at the desired angle
the reclining lever
seat at the desired angle
1
and position the
j
1
after positioning the
j
j
2
. Release
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2
.
WARNING
O Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident,
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you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You could
also slide under the lap belt and receive
serious internal injuries.
O For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.
O After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securelylocked.
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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, just pull it up.
To lower, push the lock knob
the head restraint down.
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1
and push
j
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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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
seats)
WARNING
O Always adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in the previous section.
Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint.
O Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system canprevent all injuries in any accident.
O Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function.
The active head restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint
helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and
helping absorb some ofthe forces that may
lead to whiplash type injuries.
Active head restraints areeffective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it
is said that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision,
the head restraints return to their original
positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints
as described in the previous section.
ARMREST
Front
Front
Push the button
2
rest
To use the console box, see “Console box”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.
to the desired position.
j
1
while sliding the arm-
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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, 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 ofyour passengers to buckleup
every time you drive, even if your seating
position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
Rear
SSS0243
Rear
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
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WARNING
O Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.
O The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance
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or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat
belt is not worn properly.
O Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never
run the beltbehind 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 couldincrease the risk of internal injuries in an
accident.
O Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.
O Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.
O Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
O Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
O If the seat belt warning light glows con-
tinuously while the ignition is turned ON
with all doors closed and all seat belts
fastened, itmay indicate a malfunctionin
the system. Have the system checked by
an INFINITI dealer.
O Once thepre-tensionerseat belthasacti-
vated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor. See
an INFINITI dealer.
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SSS0134A SSS0016
O Removal and installation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system components
should be done by an INFINITI dealer.
O All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors and attaching hardware, should
be inspected after any collision by an
INFINITI dealer. INFINITI recommends
that all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision be replaced unless the
spected and replaced if either damageor
improper operation is noted.
O All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child
restraints should be replaced if they are
damaged.
collision was minor and the belts show
no damage and continue to operate
properly. Seat belt assemblies notin use
during a collision should also be in-
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CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in
this manual, child safety information is
available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government
traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be
sure to learn the best way to transport your
child.
There are three basic types of child restraint systems:
O Rear facing child restraint
O Front facing child restraint
O Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year
and less than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be
placed in rear facing child restraints. Front
facing child restraints areavailable for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. Booster
seats are used to help position a vehicle
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no
longer use a front facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could
cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved
child restraints for infants and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in this
section.)
Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protection.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint
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system (air bag system) for the front passenger. See “Supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
Infants
Infants up to at least one year old should
be placed in a rear facing child restraint.
INFINITI recommends that infants be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
You should choose a child restraint which
fits your vehicle and always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use.
Small children
Children that are over one year old and
weigh between 20 lb (9 kg) and 40 lb (18
kg) can be placed in a forward facing child
restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum
weight and height recommendations. INFINITI recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
You should choosea child restraintthat 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 feet 9 inches (142.5 cm) tall
and weighs between40 lb (18kg) and80 lb
(36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
obtain proper seat belt fit.
INFINITI recommends that a child be
placed in a commercially available booster
seat if the shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or
if the lap portion of the seat belt goes
across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder
belt is properly positioned across the top,
middle portion of the shoulder and the lap
belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can
only be used in seating positions that have
a 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 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 lowas possible aroundthe 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 injuredpersons
use seat belts, depending on the injury.
Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
Front seat
SSS0292
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH
RETRACTOR
WARNING
O Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
O Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident,
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Rear seat
SSS0293
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.
Front seat
SSS0290
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in
this section.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the
buckle until it clicks. (For additional information regarding the rear center
seat belt, see “Setting center seat
belt”.)
O The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion will permit the belt to
move, and allow you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
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Rear seat
SSS0291A
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 and rear seat belts
have a locking mechanism for child re-
straint installation. It is referred to as the
automatic locking mode.
When the locking mechanism is activated
the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from
the buckle and fully retracted. For additional information, see “Child restraints”
later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the lockingmode should notbe activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also
change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this section.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop.
To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows:
O grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly
forward. The retractor should lock and
restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check or if you have any questions about
belt operation, see an INFINITI dealer.
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Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the belt, press the button on
the buckle. The seat belt will automatically
retract.
Checking seat belt operation
Your seat belt retractors are designed to
lock belt movement using two separate
methods:
O when the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
O when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
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WARNING
O After adjustment, release the adjustment
button and try to move the shoulder belt
anchor up anddown to make sure itis securely fixed in position.
O 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
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in an accident.
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(for front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best suited for
you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the
release button
shoulder belt anchor to the desired position, so that the beltpasses 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 theshoulder belt anchor into
position.
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REAR CENTER SEAT BELT
The rear center seat belt has a connector
tongue
the connector tongue and the seat belt
tongue must be securely latched for proper
seat belt operation.
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WARNING
O Always fasten the connector tongue and
the seat belt in the order shown.
O Always make sure both the connector
tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt. Do not
use it with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop.
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Stowing rear center seat belt
When folding down the rear seat, the rear
center seat belt can be retracted into a
stowed position as follows:
1. Hold the connector tongue
the seat belt does not retract suddenly
when the tongue is released from the
connector buckle.
2. Insert a suitable tool such as a key
into the connector buckle and release
the connector tongue.
3. Fold the connector as illustrated
4. Then secure the connector tongue into
the retractor base
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WARNING
O Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt
connector except when folding down the
rear seat.
O When attaching the rear center seat belt
connector, be certain that the seatbacks
are completelysecured inthe latchedposition and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured.
O If the rear center seat belt connector and
the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury
may result in an accident or sudden stop.
Attaching rear center seat belt
Always be sure the rear center seat belt
connector tongue and connectorbuckle are
attached. Disconnect only when folding
down the rear seat.
To connect the buckle:
1. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the
retractor base
2. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector buckle until it clicks
The center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle are indicated by the “.” and “m”
mark.
The center seat belt connector tongue can
be attached only into the rear center seat
belt connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the
seat belt” earlier in this section.
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WARNING
O Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt
connector except when folding down the
rear seat.
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O When attaching the rear center seat belt
connector, be certain that the seatbacks
are completelysecured inthe latchedposition and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured.
O If the rear center seat belt connector and
the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury
may result in an accident or sudden stop.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body sizeor driving position,
it is not possible to properly fit the lapshoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is
available. The extender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length and
may be used for either the driver or front
passenger seating position. See an INFINITI dealer for assistance if the extender
is required.
WARNING
O Only INFINITI seatbelt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should be
used with INFINITI seat belts.
O 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.
O 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
O To clean the seat belt webbings, apply
a mild soap solution or any solution
recommended for cleaning upholstery
or carpets. Then brush the webbing,
wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in
the shade. Do not allow the seat belts
to retract until they are completely dry.
O 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.
O 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 belt assembly should be replaced.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
O Infants and smallchildren shouldalways
be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure
to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death.
O Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.
O Never install a rear-facing child restraint
in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child
restraint must only be used in the rear
seat.
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O INFINITI recommends that the child re-
straint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
O An improperly installed child restraint
could lead to serious injury or death in
an accident.
In general, child restraints are designed to
be installed with the lap portion of a
lap/shoulder seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as
the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these
lower anchors. For details, see “LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
SYSTEM” later in this section.
Child restraints for infants and children of
various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind:
O choose only a restraint with a label cer-
tifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
O check the child restraint in your vehicle
to be sureit is compatiblewith the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.
O 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 require that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraints at all
times while the vehicle is being operated.
WARNING
O Improper use of a child restraint can in-
crease the risk or severity of injury for
both the childand other occupants of the
vehicle.
O Follow all of the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions for installation and
use. When purchasing a child restraint,
be sure to select one which will fit your
child and vehicle. It may not be possible
to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle.
O If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being injured
in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.
O Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
tioned to fit thechild restraint,but as upright as possible.
O After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25
mm). If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the 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.
O If you must install a front facing child re-
straint in the front seat, see “Child restraint installation on front passenger
seat” later in this section for details.
O When your child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case
of a sudden stop or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot. Check
the seating surface and buckles before
placing your child in the child restraint.
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