Infiniti G35 Coupe 2007 User Manual

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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 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:

OINFINITI Division

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003

Franklin, TN 37068-5003

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Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5

In U.S. 1-800-662-6200. In Canada 1-800-361-4792.

READ FIRST Ð 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 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 give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

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.

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

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WARNING

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CAUTION

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SIC0697

If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen.

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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

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CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: ªPerchlorate Material Ð special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.º

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Table of

Contents

Illustrated table of contents

 

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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 ...........

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Exterior.............................................................

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Passenger compartment ...................................

0-4

Instrument panel ..............................................

0-5

Meters and gauges...........................................

0-7

Engine compartment ........................................

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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD

RESTRAINTS

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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 (pressure sensor) (P.1-42)

9.Front seats (P.1-2)

10.Pre-tensioner seat belt system (P.1-49)

11.Rear seats

ÐChild restraints (P.1-16)

12.Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system (P.1-18)

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EXTERIOR

 

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)

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*: 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

Ð Automatic transmission (P.5-11) Ð 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

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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 Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P.4-29)

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 defogger 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 Navigation 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 indicator (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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1Safety Ð 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

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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 with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See ªPrecautions on seat belt usageº later in this section.

ODo 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

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).

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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. 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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SSS0669

 

SSS0577

Lumbar support (Driver's seat)

Walk-in mechanism

 

 

 

 

 

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 forward or backward to adjust

Use the following procedure when getting

the seat lumbar area.

in and out of the rear seat.

 

q

 

 

 

 

 

or

 

1. Pull the seatback lever upward 1

 

 

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.

O The 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 before or during 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.

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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Infiniti G35 Coupe 2007 User Manual

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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.

SSS0508

ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats)

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.

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

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prevent all injuries in any accident.

O Do 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 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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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 acci-

 

dent.

 

O Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely

 

fastened to the proper buckle.

 

O Do not wear the seat belt inside out or

 

twisted. Doing so may reduce its effec-

 

tiveness.

SSS0136B

O Do not allow more than one person to

use the same seat belt.

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

O Never carry more people in the vehicle

 

 

 

chance or severity of injury in an acci-

 

 

 

than there are seat belts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

dent. Serious injury or death can occur if

O If the seat belt warning light glows con-

 

 

 

 

 

O Every person who drives or rides in this

 

the seat belt is not worn properly.

 

 

tinuously while the ignition is turned ON

vehicle

should

use a

seat belt at

all

 

O Always route the shoulder belt over your

 

with all doors closed and all seat belts

times. Children should be properly re-

 

shoulder and across your chest. Never

 

fastened, it may indicate a malfunction

strained in the rear seat and, if appropri-

 

run the belt behind your back, under

 

in the system. Have the system checked

ate, in a child restraint.

 

 

 

your arm or across your neck. The belt

 

 

 

by an INFINITI dealer.

O The seat belt should be properly ad-

 

should be away from your face and neck,

 

O Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has ac-

 

but not falling off your shoulder.

justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may

 

 

 

tivated, it cannot be reused and must be

reduce the effectiveness of the entire re-

 

 

 

 

replaced together with the retractor. See

straint

system

and

increase

the

 

 

 

 

an INFINITI dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SSS0134B

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.

O All 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.

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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-

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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

OEvery person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

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 with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly.

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Front seat

Fastening the seat belts

1.Adjust the seat. See ªSeatsº 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 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.

SSS0293

Rear seat

·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.

SSS0290

Front seat

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

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Rear seat

from the buckle and fully retracted. For additional information, see ªChild restraintsº 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 locking mode should not be 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 ªFront passenger air bag and status lightº 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.

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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:

Owhen the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor.

Owhen the vehicle slows down rapidly.

You can check their operation as follows:

O grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any 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

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.

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WARNING

OOnly INFINITI seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with INFINITI seat belts.

OAdults 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.

ONever 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 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.

OIf 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.

OPeriodically 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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CHILD RESTRAINTS

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PRECAUTION ON CHILD

RESTRAINTS

WARNING

OInfants and small children should always 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.

OInfants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible

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