Infiniti G35 Coupe 2007 User Manual
Foreword
Your INFINITI represents a new way of
thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined
aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury
and beauty. The car itself is important,
but so is the sense of harmony that the
vehicle evokes in its driver, and the
sense of satisfaction you feel with the
INFINITI — from the way it looks and
drives to the high level of 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 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.
INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying ownership experience for as long as
you own your car. Should you have any
questions regarding your INFINITI or an
INFINITI dealer, please contact our Consumer Affairs department at:
O INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
O Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
In U.S. 1-800-662-6200.
In Canada 1-800-361-4792.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in
the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe andcomfortable trip for youand
your passengers!
O NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
O ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
O ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features ortaking
other actions that could distract you.
O ALWAYS use seat belts and child re-
straints. Pre-teen 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 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this
manual. They are used in the following
ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To
avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed carefully.
SIC0697
If you see 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 illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.”
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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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints........... 0-2
Exterior............................................................. 0-3
Passenger compartment ................................... 0-4
Instrument panel .............................................. 0-5
Meters and gauges........................................... 0-7
Engine compartment ........................................ 0-8
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-35)
2. Front seat belts (P.1-8)
3. Front head restraints (P.1-7)
4. Supplemental side-impact air bags
(P.1-35)
5. Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags (P.1-35)
6. Rear seat belts (P.1-8)
7. Child restraint anchor points (for top
tether strap child restraint) (P.1-20)
8. Occupant classification sensor (pres-
sure sensor) (P.1-42)
9. Front seats (P.1-2)
10. Pre-tensioner seat belt system (P.1-49)
11. Rear seats
— Child restraints (P.1-16)
12. Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren (LATCH) system (P.1-18)
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EXTERIOR
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1. Engine hood (P.3-24)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P.2-20)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-19)
4. Windshield (P.8-21)
5. Sunroof* (P.2-38)
6. Power windows (P.2-36)
7. Recovery hook (P.6-14)
8. Fog light switch (P.2-24)
9. Front side marker light (P.8-30)
10. Tire pressure (P.8-32)
11. Flat tire (P.6-2)
12. Tire chains (P.8-39)
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. Fuel-filler door (P.3-28)
20.Rear combination light (P.8-30)
*: if so equipped
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Automatic anti-glare mirror, HomeLink
(P.3-32, 2-42)
2. Sunglasses holder (P.2-30)
3. Interior lights (P.2-40)
4. Sunroof* (P.2-38)
5. Sun visors (P.3-31)
6. Power window switch/Power door lock
switch (P.2-36, 3-4)
7. Front seats (P.1-2)
8. Coat hook (P.2-36)
9. Selector lever or Shift lever
— Automatic transmission (P.5-11)
— Manual transmission (P.5-15)
10. Parking brake (P.5-18)
11. Automatic drive positioner switches*
(P.3-33)
12. Front cup holder (P.2-31)
13. Console box (P.2-34)
14. Walk-in mechanism* (P.1-4)
15. Shoulder belt guide (P.1-15)
16. Rear cup holder (P.2-32)
17. Rear seats
*: if so equipped
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-20)
2. Security indicator light (P.2-18)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P.4-27) or steering wheel switch for
Bluetooth
(if so equipped) (P.4-29)
Hands-Free Phone System
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4. Driver’s supplemental front-impact air
bag (P.1-35)/Horn (P.2-25)
5. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
6. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-19)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P.2-19)
8. Center ventilator (P.4-9)
9. Center display - Compass, Air conditioner, Ambient temperature, Front
passenger air bag status light (P.1-44)
10. Rear window and outside mirror de-
fogger switch (P.2-20)
11. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-10)
12. Clock (P.2-27)
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P.4-2)
14. Passenger’s supplemental front air
bag (P.1-35)
15. Upper glove box (except for Naviga-
tion system equipped models)
(P.2-33)
16. 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.2-27)
20. Instrument brightness control
(P.2-23)
21. Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-33)
22. Fuse box (P.8-25)
23. Electric steering column control (if so
equipped) (P.3-31)
24. Manual steering column control
(P.3-30)
25. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-6)
26. Audio system (P.4-14)
27. Ashtray/Cigarette lighter (P.2-28)
28. Heated seat switch (P.2-25)
29. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P.2-24)
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30. Glove box (P.2-32)
*: 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 indi-
cator (AT models) (P.2-14)/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.8-23)
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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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats ................................................................ 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-2
Rear seat folding ......................................... 1-5
Head restraint adjustment ........................... 1-7
Active head restraint (front seats) ................ 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
Seat belt extenders .................................... 1-15
Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-16
Child restraints................................................ 1-16
Precaution on child restraints..................... 1-16
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
system (LATCH) .......................................... 1-18
Top tether strap child restraint .................. 1-20
Child restraint installation using LATCH...... 1-21
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts .......................................................... 1-25
Booster seats .................................................. 1-31
Precautions on booster seats .................... 1-31
Booster seat installation ............................ 1-33
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-35
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................................... 1-35
INFINITI advanced air bag system (front
seats) ........................................................ 1-42
Supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag systems ...................... 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-50
Supplemental air bag warning light ........... 1-50
Repair and replacement procedure ............. 1-51
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.
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O For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.
O Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in 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 seconds, then reactivate the switch.
O Do not operate the power 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”
for automatic seat positioner operation (if
so equipped).
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Forward and backward
Moving the switch
ward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.
1
forward or back-
q
Reclining
Move the recline switch
until the desired angle is obtained. To
bring the seatback forward again, move
the switch 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 “Precautions
on seat belt usage” later in this section.
The seatback may also be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is parked.
2
backward
q
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Seat lifter (Driver’s seat)
Pull the switch up or push it down to adjust the angle and height of the seat.
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Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides
lower back support to the driver. Move
the lever forward or backward to adjust
the seat lumbar area.
Walk-in mechanism
This feature makes it easier to get in and
out of the rear seat.
Use the following procedure when getting
in and out of the rear seat.
1. Pull the seatback lever upward
pull the walk-in lever
the front seat upward to fold the front
seatback down.
2. To slide the front seat forward, push
the seatback switch
seatback lever. The front seat will
move forward.
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2
on the side of
q
3
below the
q
q
3. Get in or out of the vehicle.
3
4. Push the seatback switch
return the front seat to its original position and raise the seatback.
O The front passenger seat will stop at 7
1
or
in (175 mm) from its front most position to retain space for the rear passenger.
q
again to
CAUTION
O Do not raise the seatback before re-
turning the front seatto its original position.
O When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm the seat and seatback
are locked properly.
O Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot
or bump your head when operating the
walk-in seat. The seatback will fold
down rapidly.
O Do not place any objects near the seat-
back of the front seats. They may be
pinched and damaged.
O Remove 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:
O When the vehicle speed is above 4
MPH (7 km/h).
O When the seat belt is fastened.
O When 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).
O When the door is closed.
O When the seat is raised before or dur-
ing automatic operation.
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REAR SEAT FOLDING
The rear seatback can be folded to allow
access to the trunk from the inside of the
vehicle.
Be sure to remove anything from the rear
cup holder and the rear center tray before
folding the rear seat.
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.
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3. Fold the rear seatback down.
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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.
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
be lowered.
A
q
on the seatback will
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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.
1
and push
q
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 can
SEAT BELTS
prevent all injuries in any accident.
O Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function.
The active head restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end
collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head
by reducing its backward movement and
helping absorb some of the forces that
may lead to whiplash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which
it is said that whiplash injury occurs
most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their
original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints
as described in the previous section.
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, and you are sitting upright and
well back in your seat with both feet on
the floor, your chances of being injured or
killed in an accident and/or the severity
of injury may be greatly reduced. INFINITI
strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you
drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
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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
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chance 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 belt behind your back, under
your arm or across your neck. The belt
should be away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
O Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible around the hips, not the waist.
A lap belt worn too high could increase
the risk of internal injuries in an accident.
O Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.
O Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.
O Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
O Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
O If the seat belt warning light glows con-
tinuously while the ignition is turned ON
with all doors closed and all seat belts
fastened, it may indicate a malfunction
in the system. Have the system checked
by an INFINITI dealer.
O Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has ac-
tivated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor. See
an INFINITI dealer.
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O Removal and installation of 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
collision was minor and the belts show
use during a collision should also be inspected 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.
no damage and continue to operate
properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
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CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in
this manual, child safety information is
available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government
traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be
sure to learn the best way to transport
your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint systems:
O Rear-facing child restraint
O Front-facing child restraint
O Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the
child’s size. Generally, infants (up to
about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg)
should be placed in rear-facing child restraints. Front-facing child restraints are
available for children who outgrow 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 “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
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 “Supplemental Restraint
System” 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 at least 20 lb (9 kg) can be placed
in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to
the manufacturer’s instructions for
minimum and maximum weight and
height recommendations. INFINITI recommends that small children be placed in
child restraints that comply with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits
your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
use.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained
by the seat belts which are provided. The
seat belt may not fit properly if the child
is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and
weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb
(36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
obtain proper seat belt fit.
INFINITI recommends that a child be
placed in a commercially available
booster seat if the shoulder belt in the
child’s seating position fits close to the
face or neck or if the lap portion of the
seat belt goes across the abdomen. The
booster seat should raise the child so
that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of
the shoulder and the lap belt is low on
the hips. A booster seat can only be used
in seating positions that have a threepoint type seat belt. The booster seat
should fit the vehicle seat and have a
label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Once the child has grown so the shoulder
belt is no longer on or near the face and
neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.
Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat
and do not allow a child in the cargo areas
while the vehicle is moving. The child could
be seriously injured or killed in an accident
or sudden stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant
women use seat belts. The seat belt
should be worn snug, and always position
the lap belt as low as possible around the
hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder
belt over your shoulder and across your
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt
over your abdominal area. Contact your
doctor for specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts, depending on the injury.
Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
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WARNING
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, you
could be thrown into it and receive neck
or other serious injuries. You could also
slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
O For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly.
Front seat
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Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in
this section.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the
buckle until it clicks.
• The retractor is designed to lock dur-
ing 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.
Rear seat
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• 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.
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Front seat
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3. Position the lap belt portion low and
snug on the hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward
the retractor to take up extra slack. Be
sure the shoulder belt is routed over
your shoulder and across your chest.
The front passenger and rear seat belts
have a locking mechanism for child restraint 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
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.
Rear seat
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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.
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Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the belt, push 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.
You can check their operation as follows:
O grasp the shoulder belt and pull for-
ward quickly. 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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Shoulder belt guide
The shoulder belt guides are attached on
the shoulders of the front seats to help
front occupants use the seat belts.
To use the shoulder belt guides, thread
the seat belt into the slot of the guide.
When you enter or exit the rear seat, release the seat belt from the shoulder belt
guide. Replace the seat belt in the guide
after rear seat access.
Always adjust the seat belt webbing
snugly. The shoulder belt guide can also
help assist proper fit and comfort. Always
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make sure that the belt webbing is not
twisted and runs freely through the guide
when using it.
WARNING
Always 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. Use the shoulder belt guide
to help position the belt. Failure to properly
position the belt may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the
lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and
may be used for either the driver or front
passenger seating position. See an INFINITI dealer for assistance if the extender
is required.
WARNING
O Only INFINITI seat belt 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.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
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 that the seat belt
and all the metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
wires and anchors, work properly. If
loose parts, deterioration, cuts or
other damage on the seat belt webbing is found, the entire belt assembly
should be replaced.
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PRECAUTION ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
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 seat belt
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.
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O Infants and small children should al-
ways 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
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