Infiniti G35 Coupe (2006) User Manual [ru]

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 Ð 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 can be found in your Owner's literature portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Always carry it with you when you take your INFINITI to an authorized retailer. The portfolio contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the periodic maintenance re-

quired 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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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!

ONever drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

OAlways observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.

OAlways use seat belts and child restraints. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.

OAlways provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

OAlways review this Owner's Manual for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

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

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

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Table of

Contents

Illustrated table of contents		0
Safety Ð 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

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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ...........	0-2
Exterior.............................................................	0-3
Sedan model...............................................	0-3
Coupe model...............................................	0-5
Passenger compartment ...................................	0-7

Sedan model...............................................	0-7
Coupe model ..............................................	0-8
Instrument panel ..............................................	0-9
Meters and gauges..........................................	0-11
Engine compartment .......................................	0-12

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (Page 1-36)

2. Front seat belts (P.1-9)

3. Front head restraints (P.1-8)

4. Supplemental side air bags (P.1-36)

5. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (P.1-36)

6. Rear seat belts (P.1-9)

7. Rear head restraints (P.1-8)

8. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-26)

9. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P.1-42)

10. Front seats (P.1-2)

11. Pre-tensioner seat belt system (P.1-50) 12. Rear seats (P.1-5)

Ð Child restraints (P.1-18)

13. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-25)

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EXTERIOR

	SEDAN MODEL
	1. Engine hood (P.3-24)
	2. Headlight and turn signal switch
		(P.2-21)
	3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
		(P.2-19)
	4.	Windshield (P.8-21)
	5.	Sunroof* (P.2-42)
	6.	Power windows (P.2-39)
	7.	Recovery hook (P.6-15)
	8.	Fog light switch (P.2-25)
	9. Front side marker light (P.8-33)
	10.	Tire pressure (P.8-37)
	11.	Flat tire (P.6-2)
	12.	Tire chains (P.8-44)
	13.	Tire pressure monitoring system
		(TPMS) (P.2-12, 5-3)
	14.	Mirrors (P.3-32)
	15. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P.3-3)
	16.	Trunk lid (P.3-25)
	17. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-27)
	18. Rear window defogger switch (P.2-20)
	19.	Satellite antenna (P.4-14)
SSI0155	20. Fuel-filler door (P.3-28)

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

22.Child safety locks (P.3-5)

*: if so equipped

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	COUPE MODEL
	1. Engine hood (P.3-24)
	2. Headlight and turn signal switch
		(P.2-21)
	3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
		(P.2-19)
	4.	Windshield (P.8-21)
	5.	Sunroof* (P.2-42)
	6.	Power windows (P.2-39)
	7.	Recovery hook (P.6-15)
	8.	Fog light switch (P.2-25)
	9. Front side marker light (P.8-33)
	10.	Tire pressure (P.8-37)
	11.	Flat tire (P.6-2)
	12.	Tire chains (P.8-44)
	13.	Tire pressure monitoring system
		(TPMS) (P.2-12, 5-3)
	14.	Mirrors (P.3-32)
	15. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P.3-3)
	16.	Trunk lid (P.3-25)
	17. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-27)
	18. Rear window defogger switch
		(P.2-20)
SSI0156	19.	Fuel-filler door (P.3-28)

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20. Rear combination light (P.8-33) *: if so equipped

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

SEDAN MODEL

1. Automatic anti-glare mirror, HomeLink (P.3-32, 2-46)

2. Sunglasses holder (P.2-32)

3. Interior lights (P.2-44)

4. Sunroof* (P.2-42)

5. Sun visor (P.3-32)

6. Power window switch/Power door lock switch (P.2-39, 3-4)

7. Front seat (P.1-2)

8. Rear personal light (P.2-45)

9. Rear cup holder (P.2-34)

10. Armrest (P.1-9)

11. Selector lever

Ð Automatic transmission (P.5-12) Ð Manual transmission (P.5-16)

12. Front cup holder (P.2-32)

13. Automatic drive positioner switches* (P.3-34)

14. Console box (P.2-36)

15. Rear seat (P.1-5) *: if so equipped

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	COUPE MODEL
	1. Automatic anti-glare mirror, HomeLink
	(P.3-32, 2-46)
	2.	Sunglasses holder (P.2-32)
	3.	Interior lights (P.2-44)
	4.	Sunroof* (P.2-42)
	5.	Sun visor (P.3-32)
	6. Power window switch/Power door lock
		switch (P.2-39, 3-4)
	7.	Front seat (P.1-2)
	8.	Coat hook (P.2-38)
	9. Selector lever or Shift lever
		Ð Automatic transmission (P.5-12)
		Ð Manual transmission (P.5-16)
	10.	Parking brake (P.5-19)
	11. Automatic drive positioner switches*
		(P.3-34)
	12.	Front cup holder (P.2-32)
	13.	Console box (P.2-36)
	14.	Walk-in mechanism* (P.1-4)
	15.	Shoulder belt guide (P.1-17)
	16.	Rear cup holder (P.2-34)
	17.	Rear seat (P.1-5)
SSI0158	*: if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

				9. Center display - Compass, Air condi-
					tioner, Ambient temperature, Front
					passenger air bag status light (P.1-44)
				10. Rear window and outside mirror de-
				11.	fogger switch (P.2-20)
					Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-10)
				12.	Clock (P.2-29)
				13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
					(P.4-2)
				14. Passenger's supplemental front air
					bag (P.1-36)
				15. Upper glove box (except for Naviga-
					tion system equipped models)
				16.	(P.2-35)
					Side ventilator (P.4-9)
				17. Hood lock release handle (P.3-24)
				18. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-25)
				19. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
					switch (P.2-28)
				20.	Instrument brightness control
					(P.2-24)
				21. Outside mirror remote control switch
					(P.3-33)
				22.	Fuse box (P.8-27)
				23. Electric steering column control (if so
		SSI0159			equipped) (P.3-31)
1. Headlight, fog light and turn signal	4.	Driver's supplemental front air bag		24. Manual steering column control
					(P.3-30)
switch (P.2-21)		(P.1-36)/Horn (P.2-26)		25.	Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-6)
2. Security indicator light (P.2-19)	5.	Meters/gauges (P.2-3)		26.	SNOW mode switch (if so equipped)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control	6.	Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-20)			(P.2-27)
(P.4-28) or steering wheel switch for
	7.	Windshield wiper/washer switch		27.	Audio system (P.4-14)
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System		(P.2-19)		28.	Ashtray/Cigarette lighter (P.2-30)
(if so equipped) (P.4-30)	8.	Center ventilator (P.4-9)		29.	Heated seat switch (P.2-26)

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30.Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-25)

31.Glove box (P.2-35)

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

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METERS AND GAUGES

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

2. Tachometer (P.2-4)

3. Automatic transmission position indicator (AT models) (P.5-12)/Manual transmission up-shift indicator (MT models) (P.5-16)

4. Speedometer (P.2-3)

5. Engine coolant temperature gauge

(P.2-4)

6. Trip odometer reset switch (P.2-3)

7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-3)/Up- shift indicator setting (MT models)

8. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ35DE

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

2. Battery (P.8-16)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)

5. Clutch fluid reservoir (MT models)

(P.8-15)

6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)

7. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)

8. Window washer fluid reservoir

(P.8-15)

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

10. Drive belts (P.8-19)

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

12. Air cleaner (P.8-20)

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1Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats ................................................................	1-2
Front power seat adjustment .......................	1-2
Rear seat adjustment ...................................	1-5
Head restraint adjustment ...........................	1-8
Active head restraint (front seats)................	1-8
Armrest (if so equipped) ..............................	1-9
Seat belts .........................................................	1-9
Precautions on seat belt usage....................	1-9
Child safety ................................................	1-12
Pregnant women ........................................	1-13
Injured persons ..........................................	1-13
Three-point type seat belt with retractor.....	1-13
Seat belt extenders ....................................	1-17
Seat belt maintenance................................	1-17
Child restraints................................................	1-18
Precautions on child restraints...................	1-18
Child restraint installation on rear seat
outboard or center positions .....................	1-20
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) SYSTEM ......................................	1-25

Top tether strap child restraint .................	1-26
Child restraint installation on front
passenger seat ..........................................	1-28
Booster seats ..................................................	1-31
Precautions on booster seats .....................	1-31
Booster seat installation on rear seat
outboard or center positions......................	1-34
Booster seat installation on front
passenger seat ..........................................	1-35
Supplemental restraint system........................	1-36
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................................	1-36
INFINITI advanced air bag system (front
seats) ........................................................	1-42
Supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag systems ......................	1-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels..........	1-51
Supplemental air bag warning light............	1-51

SEATS

SSS0133B

WARNING

ODo 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.

OFor 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 ªPrecautions on seat belt usageº later in this section.

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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

ODo not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

ODo not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

Operating tips

OThe seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

ODo not operate the power seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

See ªAutomatic drive positionerº in the ª3. Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsº for automatic seat positioner operation (if so equipped).

	SSS0182C		SSS0183
Forward and backward	Reclining		Seat lifter (Driver's seat)

Moving the switch q1 forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

Move the recline switch q2 backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move 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 ªPrecautions on seat belt usageº later in this section. The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

Pull the switch up or push it down to adjust the angle and height of the seat.

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SSS0184

SSS0577

Lumbar support (Driver's seat)	Walk-in mechanism (Coupe)
The lumbar support feature provides	This feature makes it easier to get in and
lower back support to the driver. Move	out of the rear seat.
the lever up or down to adjust the seat	Use the following procedure when getting
lumbar area.	in and out of the rear seat.			q
	1. Pull the seatback lever upward 1 or
	q
	pull the walk-in lever	2	on the side of
	the front seat upward to fold the front
	seatback down.
	2. To slide the front seat forward, push
	the seatback switch	q		below the
			3

seatback lever. The front seat will move forward.

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3.Get in or out of the vehicle.

4.Push the seatback switch q3 again to return the front seat to its original position and raise the seatback.

OThe front passenger seat will stop at 7 in (175 mm) from its front most position to retain space for the rear passenger.

CAUTION

O Do not raise the seatback before re-

turning the front seat to its original position.

OWhen returning the seat to its original position, confirm the seat and seatback are locked properly.

OBe careful not to pinch your hand or foot or bump your head when operating the walk-in seat. The seatback will fold down rapidly.

ODo not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. They may be pinched and damaged.

ORemove the seat belt from the seat belt guide when operating the walk-in mechanism to prevent the belt from being stretched along with the seat movement.

The automatic forwarding and reversing will not work or stop under the following conditions:

OWhen the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h).

OWhen the seat belt is fastened.

OWhen the selector lever is not in the P (Park) position (Automatic transmission model's driver's seat) or the parking brake is not applied (Manual transmission model's driver's seat).

OWhen the door is closed.

OWhen the seat is raised or when the seatback switch, recline switch or slide switch is operated during automatic operation.

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REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT Reclining (if so equipped)

1. Pull the adjusting lever.

2. Tilt the seatback to the desired position.

3. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seatback in position.

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 ªPrecautions on seat belt usageº later in this section.

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

WARNING

ODo 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.

OFor 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 ªPrecautions on seat belt usageº later in this section.

OAfter adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

SSS0551

Folding

Sedan:

The rear center seatback can be folded to allow access to the trunk from inside the vehicle.

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To access the trunk:

1.Fold down the rear center seatback q1 .

2.Unlock the trunk access window lid q2 .

To unlock, insert the master key or the mechanical key (Intelligent Key equipped model) to the key cylinder

on the lid and turn it counterclockwise qA . Turning the key clockwise qB will

lock the lid.

3.Pull out the trunk access window lid q3 .

Remove the key when opening or closing the trunk access window lid. Otherwise, the trunk access window lid may be damaged.

SSS0220

Coupe:

The rear seatback can be folded to allow access to the trunk from the inside of the vehicle.

To access the trunk:

1.Open the trunk lid.

2.Pull the handle located on the left side of the trunk. The rear seatback will be unlatched.

3.Fold the rear seatback down.

SSS0219

WARNING

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.

SSS0553

To return the seatback:

1.Fold up the rear seatback.

2.Securely lock the seatback in position.

When the seatback is latched, the seat lock indicator qA on the seatback will be lowered.

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SSS0288

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob q1 and push the head restraint down.

SSS0178A

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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SSS0508

ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats)

WARNING

OAlways adjust the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint.

OActive head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can

prevent all injuries in any accident.

ODo not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function.

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

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

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

Properly adjust the active head restraints as described in the previous section.

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 of your passengers to buckle up 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.

SSS0186

ARMREST (if so equipped)

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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SSS0136A

WARNING

OEvery 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.

OThe seat belt should be properly adjusted 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.

OAlways route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run 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.

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OPosition 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.

OBe sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.

ODo not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

ODo not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.

ONever carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts.

OIf 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 dealer.

OOnce the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See an INFINITI dealer.

SSS0134A

ORemoval and installation of the pretensioner seat belt system components should be done by an INFINITI dealer.

OAll seat belt assemblies, including retractors 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 not in

use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

OAll child restraints and attaching hardware 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.

SSS0016

SSS0014

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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:

ORear-facing child restraint

OFront-facing child restraint

OBooster seat

The proper restraint depends on the child's size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing child restraints. Front-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rearfacing 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 US states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See ªChild restraintsº 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 if possible. 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-

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senger. See ªSupplemental Restraint Systemº later in this section for precautions.

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 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 choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use.