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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 — from the way it looks and
drives to the high level of dealer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s
Manual immediately. It explains all of the features, controls and performance characteristics
of your INFINITI; it also provides important
instructions and safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is included 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 vehicle to an INFINITI dealer. TheWarranty Information Booklet contents provide
complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the
warranties in effectas well asthe INFINITI Roadside Assistance program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon LawInformationBooklet willexplainhow
to resolve any concerns you may have with your
vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, 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 SAFETYINFORMATIONREMINDERS
FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and
your passengers!
● NEVER driveunderthe influenceofalcoholor
drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
● ALWAYS use yourseat beltsand appropriate
child restraint systems. Pre-teen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicleshould notbemodified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,damage or performance problems resulting from modification
will not be covered under the INFINITI
warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes informationfor all options
available on thismodel. Therefore, youmay 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 injuryordamagetoyour vehicle.Toavoid
or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
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If you see the symbol above, it means “Do notdo this” or “Do not let this happen” .
If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the
front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above indicate movement or action.
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Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.
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WARNING
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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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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
INFINITI CARES ...
Both INFINITI and your INFINITI dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI dealer
are our primary concerns. Your INFINITI dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your
INFINITI dealer cannot assist you with or you
would like to provide INFINITI directly with
comments or questions, please contact our
(INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs Department using
our toll-free number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-662-6200
For Canadian customers
1-800-361-4792
We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for
the following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Vehicle identification number (on dash
panel)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your INFINITI dealer’s name
– Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to INFINITI with the information on
the left at:
For U.S. customers
INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
— Power outlet (P. 2-40)
— Auxiliary input jacks (P. 4-56)
— INFINITI iPodT Interface System (if so
equipped) (P. 4-44)
12. Front cup holders (P. 2-42)
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4. Automatic drive positioner switch (if so
equipped) (P. 3-28)
5. Sun visors (P. 3-25)
6. Moonroof switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-52)
7. Map light (P. 2-54)
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COCKPIT
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 5-49)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-18)
3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
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4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-36)
5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
(P. 2-5)
6. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
(P. 2-31)
7. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-13)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(Left side)
— ENTER or tuning switch (P. 4-54)
— BACK switch (P. 4-54)
— TALK switch (if so equipped) (P. 4-78) /
Phone switch (if so equipped) (P. 4-57)
— Volume control switches (P. 4-54)
— Source select switch (P. 4-54)
9. Trip computer switch (P. 2-24)
10. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-29)
11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(Right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-17)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-19)
12. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-8)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel
lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel
lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
16. Steering wheel
— Horn (P. 2-38)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-38)
Illustrated table of contents 0-9
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Side ventilator (P. 4-22)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-22)
4. Audio system (P. 4-29)
5. Clock (P. 2-40)
0-10 Illustrated table of contents
6. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
— BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-57)
— Audio system (P. 4-29)
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7. Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation
system* (if so equipped)
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air bag
system ....................................... 1-49
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) .......1-51
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............1-52
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-53
Repair and replacement procedure ...............1-53
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SEATS
WARNING
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. Thiscan be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, you could be thrown
into it andreceive neckor otherserious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
● 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 feetonthefloorandadjust theseatbelt
properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.
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● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious accidents.
FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
See “FRONT SEATS” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section for the seat
position memory function.
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Forward and backward
Moving the switch
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch
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.) Also, the seatback
1
forward or backward will
s
2
backward until the
s
2
forward.
s
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can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is parked.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
Seat lifter
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle of the front portion or
height of the seat.
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Type A
Lumbar support (if so equipped)
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver.
Type A
Push the front
to adjust the seatback lumbar area.
s
1
or back
2
end of the switch
s
Type B
Move the lever
seatback lumbar area.
s
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Type B
1
up or down to adjust the
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Side support (if so equipped)
The side support feature provides thigh and
torso supports. Push the switch inside
outside
switch inside
torso area.
2
to adjust the thigh area. Push the
s
3
or outside
s
4
to adjust the
s
s
1
or
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Thigh extension (if so equipped)
The front portion of the front seats can be
extended forward for seating comfort. Pull up
and hold the lever
portion to the desired position.
1
to extend the front
s
Passenger’s seat slide (if so equipped)
Pushing the passenger’s seat slide switch will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
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Walk-in mechanism (Coupe)
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.
If the sun visor is used, close it to the original
position before operating the walk-in feature.
1. Pull the seatback lever upward
the front seatback down. Make sure that
the front seatback is completely folded
down.
2. To slide the front seat forward, firmly
push the seatback switch
seat will move forward.
3. Get in or out of the vehicle.
1
s
2
. The front
s
to fold
4. To return the front seat to its original
position, raise the seatback and push the
seatback switch
● To stop the seat sliding, push the seatback
switch
switch.
● The front passenger seat will stop returning
7.0 in (177.6 mm) from its front-most position to retain space for the rear passenger.
● Depending on the seat position, the head
restraint may contact the roof headlining
during the walk-in operation. To prevent
possible interference, lower the seat using
the seat lifter switch.
2
again or push the seat sliding
s
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s
2
again.
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CAUTION
● When returning the seat to its original position, confirm the seat and seatback are
locked properly.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or
bump your head when operating thewalk-in
seat.
● While operating the walk-in seat, do not operate the seatback reclining switch. The reclining motor may be damaged.
● Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. They may be pinched and
damaged.
The automatic forwarding and reversing will not
work or stop under the following conditions:
● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) (driver’s seat only).
● When the seat belt is fastened.
● 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).
● When the door is closed (automatic forwarding only).
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● While the automatic drive positioner operates.
● When the automatic drive positioner
switches are pushed.
● When the seatback switch is pushed.
● When the seat position is adjusted.
Note that the seat must be moved to the
front-most position by operating the walk-in
function or the seat adjusting switches after the
battery is disconnected. Otherwise, the seat will
not move backward during the walk-in function.
REAR SEATS
Folding (Coupe only)
WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area
or ontherearseat whenitisin thefold-down
position. Use of these areas by passengers
without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps tohelppreventit fromslidingorshifting. Do notplace cargohigher thanthe seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
● When returning theseatbacks tothe upright
position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
● Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becominglockedinthetrunkwherethey
could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid
securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.
The rear seatback can be folded according to
the following procedure.
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To fold from the trunk
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Pull the handle
of the trunk. The rear seatback will be
unlatched.
1
located on the left side
s
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3. Fold the rear seatback down
s
2
.
To fold from the rear seat
1. Pull the strap
bottom of the seatback sideways. The rear
seatback will be unlatched.
2. Fold the rear seatback down
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1
located at the center
s
2
s
To return the seatback
1. Fold up the rear seatback.
2. Securely lock the seatback in position.
.
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HEAD RESTRAINT
WARNING
Head restraints shouldbe adjusted properlyas
they mayprovide significant protectionagainst
injury in an accident. Do not remove them.
Check the adjustment after someone else uses
the seat.
Adjustment
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
To lower, push and hold the lock knob
push the head restraint down.
SSS0288SSS0287
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
1
and
s
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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
● Always adjust the head restraints properly
as specified in the previous section. Failure
to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the
active head restraint.
● Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Always
wear seat belts. No system can prevent all
injuries in any accident.
● 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.
ARMREST (if so equipped)
Rear armrest
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
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Trunk pass-through
The rear center seatback can be folded to allow
trunk access from inside of the vehicle.
To access the trunk, pull down the rear center
armrest and pull out the trunk pass-through lid
1
.
s
To lock the lid, use the mechanical key and turn
it to the LOCK position
mechanical key to the UNLOCK position
the mechanical key usage, see “KEYS” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
Make sure that the mechanical key is removed
from the trunk pass-through lid key cylinder
before opening or closing the lid. Otherwise the
lid and the rear armrest may be damaged.
2
. To unlock, turn the
s
s
3
. For
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 U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all
times when a vehicle is being driven.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11
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1-12 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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SSS0134A
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle shoulduse aseatbelt atall times.Children should be properly restrained in the
rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child
restraint.
● The seat belt should be properlyadjusted 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.
● Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run
the belt behindyour back,under your armor
across your neck. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUNDTHEHIPS, NOTTHEWAIST.
A lap belt worn too high could increase the
risk of internal injuries in an accident.
● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doingso mayreduce its
effectiveness.
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● Do notallowmorethanoneperson tousethe
same seat belt.
● Never carry more people in the vehicle than
there are seat belts.
● If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while theignition isturned ON withall
doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it
may indicate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
● Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated,
it cannot be reused and must be replaced
together with the retractor. See an INFINITI
dealer.
● Removal and installation of pretensioner
system components should be done by an
INFINITI dealer.
● All seatbeltassemblies,includingretractors
and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by an INFINITI
dealer. INFINITI recommends that all seat
belt assemblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was minor and
the belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies notin use during acollision shouldalso beinspectedand replaced
if either damage or improper operation is
noted.
● 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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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:
● Rear facing child restraint
● Front facing child restraint
● 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
rear facing child restraints and are at least 1
year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who
can no longer use a front facing child restraint.
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 fittingseat beltcouldcause seriousor
fatal injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.)
Also, there are other types of child restraints
available for larger children for additional protection.
INFINITI recommends thatall pre-teensand children be restrained in the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.
This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (air
bag system) for the front passenger. (See
“SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” later in
this section.)
1-14 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING
Infants
Infants up to at least one year old should be
placed in a rear facing child restraint. INFINITI
recommends that infants be placed in child
restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint which fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation and use.
Small children
Children that are over one year old and weigh 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
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(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.
WARNING
Never let achild stand orkneel onany seat and
do notallow a childin thecargoareas whilethe
vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously
injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as
possible around the hips, not the waist, and
place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and
across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder
belt over your abdominal area. Contact your
doctor for specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons use
seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
your doctor for specific recommendations.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS (front seats)
(if so equipped)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat belt to
help restrain front seat occupants under emergency braking. This can help reduce the risk of
injury when a collision occurs.
Pre-crash seat belt will not be activated when:
● the brake pedal is not depressed
● the seat belt is not fastened
● the selector lever is in the reverse position
● the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15 km/h)
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Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit
upright and well back.
If the seat belt warning light blinks even if the
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts are
fastened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat belt
system has a malfunction. Have your INFINITI
dealer check and repair the system.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. Thiscan be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, you could be thrown
into it andreceive neckor otherserious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
● 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 feetonthefloorandadjust theseatbelt
properly.
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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 retrac-
tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
● The retractor is designed to lock during a
sudden stop oron impact. Aslow pulling motion permits thebelt to move,and allowsyou
some freedom of movement in the seat.
● If the seat belt cannot bepulled from its fully
retracted position, firmly pull the belt and
release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of
the retractor.
3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug
on the hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure
the shoulder belt is routed over your
shoulder and across your chest.
The front passenger seat and rear seating positions three-point seat belts have two modes of
operation:
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to
allow the driver and passengers some freedom
of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat
belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for
child restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt is fully retracted. For additional information, see “CHILD RESTRAINTS”
later in this section.
The ALR mode should be used only for child
restraint installation. During normal seat belt
use by anoccupant, theALR modeshould not be
activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain that
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 seat belt, push the button on
the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat
belt movement by two separate methods:
● When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows:
● 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 question about seat belt
operation, see an INFINITI dealer.
Center of rear seat (Sedan)
Selecting correct set of seat belts
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the
CENTER mark
can be fastened only into the center seat belt
buckle.
A
. The center seat belt tongue
s
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Shoulder belt height adjustment (for
Sedan front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
“PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in
this section.)
To adjust, push the button
the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position, so that the belt passes over the center of
the shoulder. The belt should be away from
your face and neck, but not falling off of your
shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock
the shoulder belt anchor into position.
A
, and then move
s
WARNING
● After adjustment, release the adjustment
button and try to move the shoulder belt
anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.
● The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the positionbest for you.Failure
to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an accident.
Shoulder belt arm (for Coupe front
seats)
Before fastening the seat belt, pull the shoulder
belt arm forward until it clicks at the lock
position.
Pulling the arm forward will allow an easy
access to the belt.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
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 that is
compatible with the installed seat belts. 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
● Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made by
the same company which made the original
equipment seat belts, should be used with
the INFINITI seat belts.
● 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.
● Never use seatbelt extendersto installchild
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
● To clean the seatbelt webbings, apply amild
soap solution or any solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then,
wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to
dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts
to retract until they are completely dry.
● 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.
● Periodically check to see that the seat belt
and the metal components such as buckles,
tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing
is found, the entire seat belt assembly
should be replaced.
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SSS0100
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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
● Infants 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.
● Infants and small children should never be
carried onyourlap. Itisnot possible foreven
the strongest adult to resist the forces of a
severe accident. The child could be crushed
between the adult and parts of the vehicle.
Also, do not put the same seat belt around
both your child and yourself.
● Even withthe INFINITIAdvanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in thefront seat. Aninflating front air
bag couldseriouslyinjureorkillyour child.A
rear-facing child restraintmust onlybe used
in the rear seat.
● INFINITI recommends thatthe child restraint
be installed in the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat. If you must install a front
facing child restraint in the front seat, see
“CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS” later in this section.
● Improper use or improper installation of a
child restraintcan increasethe riskor severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident.
● Follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.
When purchasingachildrestraint,besure to
select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your
vehicle.
● If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a
collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.
● Child restraintanchorpointsare designedto
withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult
seat belts or harnesses.
● Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned
to fit the child restraint, but as upright as
possible.
● After attaching the child restraint,test it before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side while holding the seat near the
LATCH attachment or by the seat belt path.
Try to tug it forward and check to see if the
belt holds the restraint in place. The child
restraint should not move more than 1 in (25
mm). If the restraint is not secure, tighten
the belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat andtest itagain. Youmay need
to try a different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
● When your child restraint is not in use, keep
it secured with the LATCH System or a seat
belt to prevent it from being thrown around
in case of a sudden stop or accident.
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CAUTION
Remember that a child restraintleft in a closed
vehicle canbecome veryhot.Check theseating
surface andbuckles before placing yourchild in
the child restraint.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System
or LATCH. Some child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to these lower anchors. For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren SYSTEM (LATCH)” later in this section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
(See “CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS” later in this section.) In general, child restraints are also designed to be
installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder
seat belt.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
infants and small children of various sizes.
When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind:
● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to
be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system.
● If the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the child restraint is compatible with
your child. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All U.S.statesandCanadian provincesorterritories require that infants and small children be
restrained in an approved child restraint at all
times while the vehicle is being operated.
SSS0710
LATCH label location (Sedan)
LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR
CHILDREN SYSTEM (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compatible
child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible
system. With this system, you do not have to
use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint.
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SSS0370B
LATCH label location (Coupe)
The LATCH anchor points are provided to install
child restraints in the rear outboard seating
positions only. Do not attempt to install a child
restraint in the center position using the LATCH
anchors.
SSS0637
LATCH lower anchor location (Sedan)
SSS0670
LATCH lower anchor location (Coupe)
LATCH lower anchor point locations
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the
seat cushion near the seatback. A label is
attached to the seatback to help you locate the
LATCH anchors.
WARNING
● Attach LATCH compatible child restraints
only at the locations shown in the illustration. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
● Do not secure a child restraint in the center
rear seating position using the LATCH anchors. The childrestraint willnot be secured
properly.
● Child restraintanchorpointsare designedto
withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance are they tobe used for adultseat
belts or harnesses.
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LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this
system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat
belt to secure the child restraint. Check your
child restraint for a label stating that it is
compatible with LATCH. This information may
also be in the instructions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer.
LATCH child restraints generally require the use
of a top tether strap. (See “TOP TETHER STRAP
CHILD RESTRAINT” later in this section for installation instructions.)
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint. (See
“CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH”
later in this section.)
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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT
If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of a top tether strap, it must be
secured to an anchor point.
WARNING
Child restraint anchor points are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be usedfor adult seat belts
or harnesses.
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Coupe
Top tether anchor point locations
Anchor points are located on the rear parcel
shelf.
Installing top tether strap
First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH
system (rear bench outboard seating positions
only) or the seat belt.
Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor point
which is located directly behind the child seat.
Position the top tether strap over the top of the
seatback and secure it to the tether anchor
bracket that provides the straightest installation. Tighten the strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
If you have any questions when installing a top
tether strap childrestraint on therear seat,consult your INFINITI dealer for details.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH
WARNING
● Attach LATCH compatible child restraints
only at the locations shown. For the LATCH
lower anchor locations, see “Lower Anchors
and Tethers for CHildren SYSTEM (LATCH)”
earlier in this section. If a child restraint is
not secured properly, your child could be
seriously injured or killed in an accident.
● The LATCH anchors are designed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly
fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat
belts or harnesses.
● Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your
fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions
over the LATCH anchors, such as seat belt
webbing or seat cushion material. The child
restraint will not be secured properly if the
LATCH anchors are obstructed.
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Front facing — step 2
Front-facing
Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using LATCH:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
SSS0646
Front facing — step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is
properly attached to the lower anchor.
3. The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback. If
the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit,
try another seating position or a different
child restraint.
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SSS0647
Front facing — step 4
4. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing mounted attachments, remove
any additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
with your knee to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.
5. If the child restraint is equipped with a
top tether strap, route the top tether strap
and secure the tether strap to the tether
anchor point. (See “TOP TETHER STRAP
CHILD RESTRAINT” earlier in this section.)
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7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3
through 6.
SSS0638
Front facing — step 6
6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold child restraint near the
LATCH attachment and use force to push
the child restraint from side to side, and
tug it forward to make sure that it is
securely held in place. It should not move
more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move
more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the
anchor attachments to further tighten the
child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not
all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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SSS0648
Rear facing — step 2
Rear-facing
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using LATCH:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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SSS0649
Rear facing — step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is
properly attached to the lower anchor.
SSS0639
Rear facing — step 3
3. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing mounted attachments, remove
any additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
with your hand to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.
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SSS0650
Rear facing — step 4
4. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the
LATCH attachment and use force to push
the child restraint from side to side, and
tug it forward to make sure that it is
securely held in place. It should not move
more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move
more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the
anchor attachments to further tighten the
child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not
all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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5. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3
through 4.
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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
● Even withthe INFINITIAdvanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Front air
bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing
child restraintcould be struckbythefrontair
bag in a crash and could seriously injure or
kill your child.
● INFINITI recommendsthatchild restraintsbe
installed in the rear seat. However, if you
must install a forward facing child restraint
in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also,
be sure the front passenger air bag status
light isilluminated to indicate thepassenger
air bag is OFF. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” later in this section for
details.
● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle is
equipped with an Automatic LockingRetractor (ALR)whichmustbeusedwheninstalling
a child restraint.
● Failure to use the ALR will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured.The restraint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.
● A child restraint with a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passenger
seat.
The instructions in this section apply to child
restraint installation using the vehicle seat
belts in the rear seat or the front passenger
seat.
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SSS0640
Front facing (front passenger seat) — step 1
Front-facing
Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seat or in the front passenger seat:
1. If you must install a child restraint in the
front seat, it should be placed in a frontfacing direction only. Move the seat to the
rearmost position. Child restraints for infants mustbe usedinthe rear-facingdirection and therefore must not be used in the
front seat.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the seatback. If necessary,
adjust or remove the head restraint (front
passenger seat only) to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINT”
earlier in this section.)
If the head restraint is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to install the head
restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have
an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try
another seating position or a different child
restraint.
SSS0360B
Front facing — step 3
3. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.
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Front facing — step 4
SSS0651
Front facing — step 5
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SSS0653
Front facing — step 6
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac-
5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.
tor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It
reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully
retracted.
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6. Remove any additional slack from the
seat belt; press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint
with your knee to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback while pulling
up on the seat belt.
7. If the child restraint is equipped with a
top tether strap, route the top tether strap
and secure the tether strap to the tether
anchor point (rear seat installation only).
(See “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT” earlier in this section.) Do not
install child restraints equipped with a
top tether strap to seating positions that
do not have a top tether anchor.
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9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR
mode by trying to pull more seat belt out
of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor,
the retractor is in the ALR mode.
10. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.
SSS0641
Front facing — step 8
8. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the
seat belt path and use force to push the
child restraint from side to side, and tug it
forward to make sure that it is securely
held in place. It should not move more
than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more
than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the
shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If you are unable to properly
secure the restraint, move the restraint to
another seating position and try again, or
try a different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
SSS0676
Front facing — step 11
11. If the child restraint is installed in the
front passenger seat, push the ignition
switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light
should
illuminate. If this light is not illuminated,
see “Front passenger air bag and status
light” later in this section. Move the childrestraint to another seating position.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled.
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SSS0100
Rear-facing
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seat:
1. Child restraints forinfants must beused in
the rear-facing direction and therefore
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.
Rear facing — step 2
must notbe usedin thefront seat.Position
the child restraint on the seat. Always
follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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SSS0654
SSS0655
Rear facing — step 3
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It
reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully
retracted.
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SSS0656
Rear facing — step 4
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.
SSS0657
Rear facing — step 5
5. Remove any additional slack from the
child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child
restraint with your hand to compress the
vehicle seat cushion and seatback while
pulling up on the seat belt.
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SSS0658
Rear facing — step 6
6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the
seat belt path and use force to push the
child restraint from side to side, and tug it
forward to make sure that it is securely
held in place. It should not move more
than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more
than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the
shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If you are unable to properly
secure the restraint, move the restraint to
another rear seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not
all child restraints fit in all types of
vehicles.
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BOOSTER SEATS
7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR
mode by trying to pull more seat belt out
of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the ALR mode.
8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each
use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps
3 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.
SSS0099
PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS
WARNING
● Infants and small children should always be
placed in an appropriate child restraint
while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a
child restraint or booster seat can result in
serious injury or death.
● Infants and small children should never be
carried onyourlap. Itisnot possible foreven
the strongest adult to resist the forces of a
severe accident. The child could be crushed
between the adult and parts of the vehicle.
Also, do not put the same seat belt around
both your child and yourself.
● INFINITI recommends that the booster seat
be installed in the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat. If you must install a booster
seat in the front seat, see “BOOSTER SEAT
INSTALLATION” later in this section.
● A booster seat must only be installed in a
seating position that has a lap/shoulder
belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat
belt with a booster seat can result in a serious injury in sudden stop or collision.
● Improper use or improper installation of a
booster seatcanincrease theriskor severity
of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious
injury or death in an accident.
● Do not use towels, books, pillows or other
items in place of a booster seat. Items such
as these may move during normal driving or
a collision and result in serious injury or
death. Booster seats are designed to be
used with alap/shoulder belt.Booster seats
are designed to properly route the lap and
shoulder portions of the seat belt over the
strongest portions of a child’s body to provide the maximum protection during a
collision.
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● Follow all ofthebooster seatmanufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use. When
purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select
one which will fit your child and vehicle. It
may not bepossible toproperly installsome
types of booster seats in your vehicle.
● If the booster seat and seat belt is not used
properly, therisk ofachild beinginjured ina
collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.
● Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned
to fit the booster seat, but as up- right as
possible.
● After placing the child in the booster seat
and fastening the seat belt, make sure the
shoulder portion ofthe belt isaway from the
child’s face and neck and the lap portion of
the belt does not cross the abdomen.
● Do notput theshoulderbelt behind thechild
or under thechild’s arm.If youmust installa
booster seatinthefrontseat, see“BOOSTER
SEAT INSTALLATION” later in this section.
● When your booster seatis not inuse, keep it
secured with a seat belt to prevent it from
being thrown around in case of a sudden
stop or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a booster seat left in a closed
vehicle canbecome veryhot.Check theseating
surface andbuckles before placing yourchild in
the booster seat.
LRS0455
Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in mind:
● Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
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LRS0453LRS0464
● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.
● Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
low back booster seat
vehicle seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
high back booster seat
1
is chosen, the
s
2
should be used.
s
● If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with
your child. Always follow all recommended
procedures.
All U.S.statesandCanadian provincesorterritories require that infants and small children be
restrained in an approved child restraint at all
times while the vehicle is being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to booster
seat installation in the rear seats or the front
passenger seat.
BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
WARNING
INFINITI recommends that booster seats be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must
install a booster seat in the front passenger
seat, move the passenger’s seat to the rearmost position.
CAUTION
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic
Locking Retractor mode when using a booster
seat with the seat belts.
Follow these steps to install a booster seat in
the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:
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1. If you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, adjust the seatback so that it is
upright andthen movethe seatto therearmost position. Do not move the seat with
the booster seat attached to it.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat.
Only place it in a front facing direction.
Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.
LRS0451
Center position
3. The booster seat should be positioned on
the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If
necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct booster
seat fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINT” earlier in
this section.) If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure
to install the head restraint when the
booster seat is removed. If the seating
position does not have an adjustable
head restraint and it is interfering with
the proper booster seat fit, try another
seating position or a different booster
seat.
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LRS0452
Outboard position
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt
low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure
to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions for adjusting the belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat
belt toward the retractor to take up extra
slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of
the child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow the
booster seat manufacturer’s instructions
for adjusting the belt routing.
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LRS0454
Front seat
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instructions for properly fastening a seat
belt shown in the “THREE-POINT TYPE
SEAT BELT” earlier in this section.
7. If the booster seat is installed in the front
passenger seat, push the ignition switch
to the ON position. The front passenger
air bag status light
illuminate depending on the size of the
child and the type of booster seat used.
(See “Front passenger air bag and status
light” later in this section.)
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may or may not
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concerning
the Driver and passenger front-impact supplemental air bags (INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System), Frontseat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system, Roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air bag and
Seat belt pretensioner.
Supplemental front-impact air bag system: The
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System can help
cushion the impact force to the head and chest
of the driver and front passenger in certain
frontal collisions.
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system: This system can help cushion
the impact force to the chest and pelvis area of
the driver and front passenger in certain side
impact collisions. The side air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle
is impacted.
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bagsystem: This systemcan helpcushion
the impact force to the head of occupants in
front and rear outboard seating positions in
certain side impact collisions. The curtain air
bags are designed to inflate on the side where
the vehicle is impacted.
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These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts
and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts
should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. (See “SEAT BELTS” earlier in this section
for instructions and precautions on seat belt
usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
After pushing theignition switchto theON position, thesupplementalair bagwarninglight illuminates. Thesupplementalairbag warninglight
will turn off afterabout 7 seconds ifthe systems
are operational.
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SSS0132B
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WARNING
● The frontairbagsordinarilywillnotinflatein
the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear yourseat beltsto helpreduce the
risk or severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents.
● The front passenger air bagwill not inflateif
the passenger air bag status light is lit or if
the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See
“Front passenger air bag and status light”
later in this section.
● The seatbeltsandthefrontairbags aremost
effective when you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat.The front air bagsinflate
with great force. Even with the INFINITI advanced air bag system, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways
or out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injuryor death ina crash. You
may also receive serious or fatal injuries
● The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced AirBagSystem monitorstheseverity
of a collision and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear
seat beltscan increasethe riskor severityof
injury in an accident.
● The frontpassengerseatisequipped withan
occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag
OFF under some conditions. This sensor is
only used in this seat. Failure to be properly
seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an
accident. See “Front passenger air bag and
status light” later in this section.
● Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel. Placing them inside the steering
wheel rim could increase the risk of injury if
the supplemental front air bag inflates.
from the front air bag if you areup against it
when it inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far-away as practical from
the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts.
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SSS0006
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SSS0008
SSS0099
WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window.
Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or
arms. Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the illustrations.
● Children may be severely injured or killed
when the front air bags, side air bags or
curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children
should be properly restrained in the rear
seat, if possible.
● Even withthe INFINITIAdvanced AirBag System, neverinstallarearfacingchildrestraint
in the front seat. An inflating front air bag
could seriously injure or kill your child. See
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section
for details.
SSS0009
SSS0100
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SSS0059A
SSS0140
SSS0159
WARNING
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags:
● The side air bags and curtain side air bags
ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a
frontal impact, rear impact, rolloveror lower
severity side collision. Always wear your
seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity
of injury in various kinds of accidents.
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● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain
air bags are most effective when you are
sitting well backand uprightin theseat. The
side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with
great force. Do not allow anyone to place
their hand, leg or face near the side air bag
on the side of the seatback of the front seat
or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sittinginthefrontseats orrearoutboard
seats toextend theirhand outof thewindow
or lean against the door. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shownin the
previous illustrations.
● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold
onto the seatback of the front seat. If the
supplemental side air bag inflates, you may
be seriously injured. Be especially careful
with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the
illustrations.
● Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation.
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1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules (INFINITI Advanced Air Bags)
5. Occupant classification system control
unit
6. Roof-mountedcurtainside-impact
supplemental air bags
7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators
8. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
9. Satellite sensors
10. Seat belt pretensioner
INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM
(front seats)
This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S.
regulations. It is also permitted in Canada.
However, all of the information, cautions and
warnings in this manual still apply and must be
followed.
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Sedan
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
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The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is
mounted in the instrument panel above the
glove box. The front air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
front air bag operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has dual
stage air bag inflators. The system monitors
information from the Air bag Control Unit (ACU),
the diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt buckle
sensors and the occupant classification sensor
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SSS0807
Coupe
(pattern sensor). Inflator operation is based on
the severity of a collision and seat belt usage
for the driver. For the front passenger, the
occupant classification sensor is also monitored. Based on information from the sensors,
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only one front air bag may inflate in a crash,
depending on the crash severity and whether
the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be
automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the information provided
by the occupant classification sensor. If the
front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger
air bag status light will be illuminated (if the
seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). (See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in this
section for further details.) One front air bag
inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, contact INFINITI or an INFINITI dealer. If
you are considering modification of your vehicle
due to a disability, you may also contact
INFINITI. Contact information is contained in the
front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate
a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as
it may cause irritation and choking. Those with
a history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the head
and chest of the front occupants. They can help
save lives and reduce serious injuries. However,
an inflating front air bag may cause facial
abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower body.
Even with INFINITI advanced air bags, seat belts
should be correctly worn and the driver and
passenger seated upright as far as practical
away from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
this, the force of the front air bag inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the air bag module
during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.
The frontairbagsoperate onlywhentheignition
switch is in the ON position.
After pushing theignition switchto theON position, thesupplementalair bagwarninglight illuminates. Thesupplementalairbag warninglight
will turnoffafterabout7seconds ifthesystemis
operational.
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Front passenger air bag status light
Front passenger air bag and status
light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions.
Read this sectioncarefully tolearn howit operates. Proper useof the seat,seat belt andchild
restraints is necessary for most effective protection. Failure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts
and child restraints can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
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Status light
The front passenger air bag status light
is located above the ashtray. The light operates
as follows:
● Unoccupied passenger seat: The
OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.
● Passenger seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this
section: The
that the front passenger air bag is OFF and
will not inflate in a crash.
● Occupied passenger seat and the passenger
meets the conditions outlined in this section: The light
the front passenger air bag is operational.
Front passenger air bag
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is
operated under some conditions as described
below as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the
front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate
in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags
in your vehicle are not part of this system.
The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air
bag to certain front passenger seat occupants,
illuminates to indicate
is OFF to indicate that
such as children, by requiring the air bag to be
automatically turned OFF.
The occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) is in the front passenger seat cushion and
is designed to detect an occupant and objects
is
on the seat. For example, if a child is in the front
passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is
designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in
accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child
restraint of the type specified in the regulations
is on the seat, the occupant classification sensor can detect it and cause the air bag to turn
OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as
outlined in this manual should not cause the
passenger air bag to be automatically turned
OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF,
however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat
properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise
being out of position), this could cause the
sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to
be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for
the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.
INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and children be properly restrained in a rear seat.
INFINITI also recommends that appropriate
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child restraints and booster seats be properly
installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible,
the occupant classification sensor is designed
to operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to properly secure child restrains and to use the ALR mode (child restraint
mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in
an accident or sudden stop. This can also result
in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash
instead of being OFF. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS”
earlier in this section for proper use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child
is standing on the seat, or if two children are on
the seat, contrary to the instructions in this
manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle
occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you
can monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
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If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the passenger air bag status light may or
may not be illuminated, depending on the size
of the child and the type of child restraint being
used. If the passenger air bag status light is not
illuminated (indicating that the air bag might
inflate in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used properly.
Make sure that the child restraint is installed
properly, the seat belt is used properly and the
occupant is positioned properly. If the passenger air bag status light is still not illuminated,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a
rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the
child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant
are properly positioned, the system may be
sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the
air bag is OFF). Your INFINITI dealer can check
that the system is OFF by using a special tool.
However, until you have confirmed with your
dealer that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a
rear seat.
The INFINITI advanced air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few
seconds to register a change in the passenger
seat status. However, if the seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status light will remain
off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger
air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning light
gauges area will blink. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI dealer.
, located in the meter and
Other supplemental front-impact air
bag precautions
● Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also,
do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if the front air
bag inflates.
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WARNING
● Do notplaceobjects withsharpedges onthe
seat. Also, donot placeheavy objectson the
seat that will leave permanent impressions
in the seat. Such objects can damage the
seat or occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor). This canaffect the operation of
the air bag system and result in seriouspersonal injury.
● Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. This can also affect the operation of the
air bagsystemandresultinserious personal
injury.
● Immediately after inflation, several front air
bag system components will be hot. Do not
touch them; youmay severelyburn yourself.
● No unauthorizedchanges shouldbe madeto
any componentsor wiringofthe supplemental airbag system. Thisis to preventaccidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or
damage tothe supplementalairbag system.
● Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect
proper operation ofthe front airbag system.
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● Tampering with the air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering
includes changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by placing
material over the steering wheel pad and
above the instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around the air bag
system.
● Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal
injury. For example, do not change the front
seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, on the seat that is not
specifically designed to assure proper air
bag operation. Additionally,do notstow any
objects underthe front passengerseatorthe
seat cushion and seatback. Such objects
may interfere with the proper operation of
the occupant classification sensor.
● No unauthorizedchanges shouldbe madeto
any components or wiring of the seat belt
system. This may affect the front air bag
system. Tamperingwiththeseatbeltsystem
may result in serious personal injury.
● Work on andaround thefront air bagsystem
should be done by an INFINITIdealer. Installation ofelectrical equipmentshould alsobe
done by an INFINITI dealer. The Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS)wiring shouldnot
be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag
system.
● A crackedwindshield shouldbereplaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A
cracked windshield could affectthe function
of the supplemental air bag system.
● The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the front air bag system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
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FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND
ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDEIMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
SYSTEMS
The side air bags are located in the outside of
the front seats. The curtain air bags are located
in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help
reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants. However, all of the information, cau-
tions andwarningsin thismanualstill applyand
must be followed. The front air bags and
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curtain air bag are designed to inflate in higher
severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are
similar to those of a higher severity side impact.
They are designed to inflate on the side where
the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in
certain side collisions on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain air
bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care
should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest
and pelvic area of the front occupants. Curtain
air bags help to cushion the impact force to the
head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions. They can help save
lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an
inflating side air bag and curtain air bag may
cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags
and curtain air bags do not provide restraint to
the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the
out-of-position occupants. Because of this, the
force of the side air bag and curtain air bag
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, these air
bag modules during inflation. The side air bag
and curtain air bag will deflate quickly after the
collision is over.
The side air bags and curtain air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
After pushing theignition switchto theON position, thesupplementalair bagwarninglight illuminates. The air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational.
WARNING
● Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. Also, do not place any
objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the
front door finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if a side air bag inflates.
● Right after inflation,several sideair bagand
curtain air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
● No unauthorizedchanges shouldbe madeto
any components orwiring of theside air bag
and curtain air bag. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain air bagsystem ordamage to theside air
bag and curtain air bag systems.
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● Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper
operation of the side air bag and curtain air
bags systems.
● Tampering with the air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example,
do not change the front seat by placing material near the seatback or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers,
around the front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags.
● Work around and on the front seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental airbags androofmounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags system should be done by an
INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done by an
INFINITI dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses*
should not bemodified or disconnected.Unauthorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on the
side-impact air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harnesses connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to
the appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual.
SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(Front seats)
WARNING
● The pretensionerscannot bereusedafter activation. They must be replaced together
with the retractor and buckle as a unit.
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal
collision but the pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by
an INFINITI dealer.
● No unauthorizedchanges shouldbe madeto
any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to prevent damage to
or accidental activation of the pretensioners. Tampering with the pretensioner system may result in serious personal injury.
● Work aroundandon thepretensionershould
be done by anINFINITI dealer. Installation of
electrical equipment should alsobe done by
an INFINITI dealer. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pretensioner system.
●
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● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or
scrap the vehicle,contact anINFINITI dealer.
Correct pretensioner disposal procedures
are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the air bag system. Working with the
seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt
when the vehicle becomes involved in certain
types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat
occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same
way as conventional seat belts. When a pretensioner activates, smoke is released and a loud
noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful,
and it does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.
If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning light
will not come on, will flash intermittently
or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position. In this case, the pretensioner may not
function properly. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
INFINITI dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
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SSS0330
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental frontimpact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag systems are
placed in the vehicle as shown in the
illustration.
1
SRS air bag
s
The warning labels are located on the surface of
the sun visors.
2
SRS side-impact air bag
s
The warning label is located on the side of the
passenger’s side center pillar.
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SPA1097
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying
tors the circuits of the supplemental frontimpact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag and seat belt
pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits
include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), satellite
sensors, crash zone sensor, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain air bag
modules, pretensioners and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
in the instrument panel, moni-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain side air bag
and pretensioner systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on approximately 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bags, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bagwarning light is on,
it could mean that the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner system will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain side air
bags and pretensioners are designed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these systems should be done only by an
INFINITI dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioners and related parts
should be pointed out to the person conducting
the maintenance. The ignition switch should
always be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
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WARNING
● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain
air bag has inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be replaced.
Additionally, if any of the front air bags inflate, the activated pretensioners must also
be replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner system should be replaced by an
INFINITI dealer. The air bag module and pretensioner system cannot be repaired.
● The frontairbag, sideairbag, curtainairbag
system and the pretensioner system should
be inspected by an INFINITI dealer if there is
any damage to the front end or side portion
of the vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of the supplemental
air bag or pretensioner systemsor scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI dealer. Correct
supplemental air bag and pretensioner system disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.
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MEMO
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55
Clearing the programmed information ...........2-59
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button ..... 2-59
If your vehicle is stolen ........................2-60
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COCKPIT
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 5-49)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-18)
3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
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4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-36)
5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
(P. 2-5)
6. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
(P. 2-31)
7. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-13)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Left
side)
— ENTER or tuning switch (P. 4-54)
— BACK switch (P. 4-54)
— TALKswitch(if soequipped)
(P. 4-78)/Phone switch (if so equipped)
(P. 4-57)
— Volume control switches (P. 4-54)
— Source select switch (P. 4-54)
9. Trip computer switch (P. 2-24)
10. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-29)
11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right
side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-17)
— Intelligent CruiseControl (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-19)
12. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-8)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel
lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel
lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
16. Steering wheel
— Horn (P. 2-38)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-38)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Side ventilator (P. 4-22)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-22)
4. Audio system (P. 4-29)
5. Clock (P. 2-40)
6. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
— BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-57)
— Audio system (P. 4-29)
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7. Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation
system* (if so equipped)
chometer, engine coolant temperature gauge
and fuel gauge may move slightly after the
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ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position. This is not a malfunction.
SIC3253
Speedometer
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h).
SIC3259
Odometer/twin trip odometer
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.
Changing the display
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
bottom left of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows:
1
and twin trip odometer
s
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s
3
2
are
s
at the
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TRIP A → TRIP B → TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. (See “DOT MATRIX
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section
and “HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section.)
3
s
for more
SIC3254SIC3255
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
When engine speed approaches the red zone,
shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed.
Operating theengineintheredzone maycause
serious engine damage.
1
.
s
CAUTION
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge needle points
within the zone
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
1
shown in the illustration.
s
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CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range,
reduce vehicle speed to decreasetemperature.
If gauge is over the normal range, stop the
vehicle assoonassafely possible.Iftheengine
is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle mayseriously damagetheengine. See“IF
YOUR VEHICLEOVERHEATS” in the“6. In caseof
emergency” section for immediate action
required.
SIC3256
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers
“E” (Empty).
The low fuel warning
matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches “E”.
appears on the dot
There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches “E”.
The
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come
on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few
driving trips,the
If the light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI dealer.
● For additionalinformation, see“Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.
light shouldturn off.
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COMPASS (if so equipped)
SIC3181
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the compass display
the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass
by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at
less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). You can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on
B
will indicate
s
your everyday route. The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked 3 complete circles.
To turn on and off the compass manually, push
A
the
in the ON position.
switch
while the ignition switch is
s
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Zone map
SIC0611B
ZONE VARIATION CHANGE
PROCEDURE
The difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance. In
some areas, this difference can sometimes be
great enough to cause false compass readings.
Follow these instructions to set the variance for
your particular location if this happens:
1. Push theswitch for more than 3
seconds. The current zone number will
appear in the display.
2. Find your current location and variance
number on the zone map.
3. Push the
the new zone number appears in the
display, then release the switch. After you
release the switch, the display will show a
compass direction within a few seconds.
● If the compass deviates from the correct
indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass checked at an
INFINITI dealer.
● The compass may not indicate the correct
compass point in tunnels or while driving
up or down a steep hill.
switch repeatedly until
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(The compass returns to the correct compass point when the vehicle moves to an
area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.)
CAUTION
● Do notinstall askirack, antenna,etc., which
are attached to the vehicle by means of a
magnet. They affect the operation of the
compass.
● When cleaning the mirror, use apaper towel
or similar material dampened with glass
cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror as it may cause the liquid
cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(AWD models)*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light
Automatic transmission check
warning light
Brake warning light
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning lightSlip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning
light*
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (Orange)*
Intelligent Key warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator light*
Automatic transmission position indicator light*
Security indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light
*: if so equipped
,or,,,
,,,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI dealer.
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Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the dot matrix crystal display between the
speedometer and tachometer. (See “DOT MATRIX
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light (AWD models)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the diameter of the front and the rear wheels are different, the warning light will either remain illuminated or blink. (See “ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
CAUTION
● If the warning light comes on while driving
there may be a malfunction in the AWD system. Reducethevehiclespeedandhave your
vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as
soon as possible.
● If the AWD warning lightblinks on when you
are driving:
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– blinks rapidly (about twice a second):
Pull offthe road inasafearea,andidlethe
engine. The driving mode will change
to2WD to prevent the AWD system from
malfunctioning. If the warning light turns
off, you can drive again.
– blinks slowly (about once every 2 sec-
onds):
Pull offthe road inasafearea,andidlethe
engine. Check that all tire sizes are the
same, tirepressureiscorrect andtiresare
not worn.
● If the warning lightis still on afterthe above
operations, have your vehiclechecked by an
INFINITI dealer as soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assistance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
Automatic transmission
check warning light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the transmission is not functioning
properly. Have your INFINITI dealer check and
repair the transmission.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
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the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. (See “BRAKE AND
CLUTCH FLUID” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indicator
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary repaired, by an INFINITI dealer promptly. Avoid
high-speed driving and abrupt braking. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
● Your brakesystem maynot beworking properly if the warning light is on. Driving could
be dangerous.Ifyou judgeitto besafe,drive
carefully to the nearest service station for
repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level may
increase yourstoppingdistance andbraking
will require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
● If the brake fluidlevel is below theminimum
or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do
not drive until the brake system has been
checked at an INFINITI dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see
an INFINITI dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)
warning light (if so equipped)
If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a malfunction
with the 4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) portion of
the steering system. Push the ignition switch to
the OFF position and then to the ON position. If
the light does not turn off after cycling the
engine, have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
For further information about the 4 Wheel Active
Steer system, see “4 WHEEL ACTIVE STEER
(4WAS) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the 4
Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) function will cease
but driving can be continued. However, the
steering wheel is slightly turned even when
driving on a straight road. Drive carefully to the
nearest INFINITI dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine immediately and call an INFINITI dealer
or other authorized repair shop.
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The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “ENGINE OIL” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warninglight oncould causeserious damage to the engine almost immediately. Such
damage isnotcovered bywarranty.Turnoff the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(Orange; if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and set the ICC system
again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the system is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
still driveableundernormalconditions, havethe
vehicle checked at an INFINITI dealer.
Intelligent Key warning light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
drive the vehicle. However in these cases, contact an INFINITI dealer for repair as soon as
possible.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this light
illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label. The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
For additional information, see “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section and “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section.
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TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
pushed ON. The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
For additional information, see “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
WARNING
● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch pushed ON, have the vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible.
● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid
sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reducevehiclespeed,pulloff theroadto
a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon
as possible.Drivingwith under-inflatedtires
may permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and may leadto
an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the tire pressure for allfour tires. Adjustthe tirepressure tothe recommended COLD tirepressure shownon the
Tire andLoadingInformationlabeltoturnthe
low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the
light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tirepressure, atire maybe flat. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare
tire as soon as possible.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS willnot function andthe
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after the 1 minute. Contact your
INFINITI dealer as soon as possible for tire
replacement and/or system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
● The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular
tire pressure check.Be sure tocheck thetire
pressure regularly.
● If thevehicleisbeingdrivenatspeedsofless
than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS may not
operate correctly.
● Be suretoinstall thespecifiedsize oftiresto
the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of
the following are displayed on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display:
● No key warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low washer fluid warning
● Parking brake release warning
● Door/trunk open warning
See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY”
later in this section.
Preview Function warning
light (Orange; if so equipped)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Brake Assist (with Preview Function) system.
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and set the ICC system
again.
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If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the system is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
still driveableundernormalconditions, havethe
vehicle checked at an INFINITI dealer.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, and
will remain illuminated until the driver’s seat
belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
will sound for about 6 seconds unless the
driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied.
For 5 seconds after the ignition switch is in the
ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
See “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds
if the supplemental front air bag and supplemental side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag
systems and/or pretensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to your nearest INFINITI
dealer.
● The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint systems and/or pretensioners may not
function properly.
For additional information, see “SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bagwarning light is on,
it could mean that the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident.
To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) indicator light
(if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light will illuminate. The light
will turn off in about 1 second if the AFS is
operational.
This light also comes on when the AFS is turned
off by pushing the OFF side of the AFS switch.
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If the AFS indicator light blinks, it may indicate
the AFS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)” later
in this section.
Automatic transmission
position indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the automatic
selector shift position. (See “AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light ()
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger seat
is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation, see “INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM
(front seats)” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also come
on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check
to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and
closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 US gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is
not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. (See “READINESS
light should
FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US
only)” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.)
Operation
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
● Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
a few driving trips. If the
not turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
● Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
light should turn off after
light does
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b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible
damage to the emission control system.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK position. This function indicates the
security system equipped on the vehicle is
operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this
light will remain on while the ignition switch is
in the ON position. For additional information,
see “SECURITY SYSTEMS” later in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver to the fact that the road
surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its
traction limits.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the vehicle dynamic control system
and traction control system are not operating.
When the vehicle dynamic control off indicator
light and slip indicator light come on with the
vehicle dynamic control system turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle
dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for example the vehicle dynamic con-
trol system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
vehicle dynamic control system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “VEHICLE DYNAMIC
CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or LOCK
position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
position and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
or
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Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
with the parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle
and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
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The dot matrix liquid crystal display
located between the tachometer and the speedometer, and it displays the automatic transmission position indicator (if so equipped), the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped) information, the Intelligent Key operation information and other warnings and
information.
s
1
For details about the automatic transmission
position indicator, see “INDICATOR LIGHTS” earlier in this section. For details about the ICC
system, see “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL
(ICC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section. For the details about the Intelligent Key
system, see “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the
“3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments”
section.
This indicator appears when the selector lever
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed.
2. Steering lock release malfunction
indicator
This indicator appears when the steering wheel
cannot be released from the LOCK position.
If this indicator appears, push the push-button
ignition switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and left.
3. Intelligent Key insertion indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key
port. (For example, the Intelligent Key battery is
discharged.)
If this indicator appears, insert the Intelligent
Key into the Intelligent Key port in the correct
direction.(See“PUSH-BUTTONIGNITION
SWITCH” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)
4. Intelligent Key removal indicator
This indicator appears when the driver’s door is
opened with the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position and the Intelligent Key placed in
the Intelligent Key port. A key reminder chime
also sounds.
If this indicator appears, remove the Intelligent
Key from the Intelligent Key port and take it with
you when leaving the vehicle.
5. NO KEY warning
This warning appears in either of the following
conditions.
No key inside the vehicle
The warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key
The warning appears when the ignition switch
is pushed from the LOCK position and the
Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key. Use the registered Intelligent
Key.
See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Predriving checks and adjustments” section for
more details.
6. SHIFT “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models)
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed to stop the engine with the selector lever
in any position except the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position or push the ignition
switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Predriving checks and adjustments” section.)
7. “PUSH” warning (Automatic
Transmission models)
This warning appears when the selector lever is
moved to the P (Park) position with the ignition
switch in the ACC position after the SHIFT “P”
warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF position,
perform the following procedure:
SHIFT “P” warning →
to “P”) → PUSH warning
switch → ignition switch position is turned to
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(Move the selector lever
→
(Push the ignition
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ON) → PUSH warning→(Push the ignition
switch → ignition switch position is turned to
OFF)
8. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the clutch
pedal depressed.
10. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
11. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (E) position.
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There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (E)
position.
12. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. (See “WINDOW WASHER FLUID” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
13. Door/trunk open warning (ignition
switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the trunk lid are open or not closed securely.
The vehicle icon indicates which door or the
trunk lid is open on the display.
14. “Time to rest” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “time to
rest” indicator activates. You can set the time
for up to 6 hours. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later
in this section.)
15. Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°C (3°F). The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in
this section.)
16. Cruise indicator
Cruise main switch indicator
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the main
switch is pushed again, the indicator disappears. When the cruise control main switch
indicator is displayed, the cruise control system
is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the indicator blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the cruise control
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
See “CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section for details.
17. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator (if so
equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system main switch is
pushed. When the main switch is pushed again,
the indicator disappears. While the main switch
indicator is displayed, the ICC system is
operational.
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INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE
1. Engine oil replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for changing the engine oil. You can set or reset
the distance for changing the engine oil. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
2. Oil filter replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the oil filter. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
3. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing tires. You can set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
4. “OTHER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing items other than the engine oil, oil
filter and tires. You can set or reset the distance
for replacing the items. (See “TRIP COMPUTER”
later in this section.)
More maintenance reminders are also available
on the center display. (See “HOW TO USE INFO
BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.)
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TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located on
the right side of the combination meter panel.
To operate the trip computer, push the side or
front of the switches as shown above.
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A
s
B
s
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the
Each time the
display will change as follows:
switch
switch
switch
switch
A
is pushed, the
s
s
A
.
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Current fuel consumption → Average fuel consumption and speed → Elapsed time and trip
odometer → Distance to empty (dte) → Outside
air temperature (ICY) → Setting → Warning
check
1. Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption mode shows the
current fuel consumption.
2. Average fuel consumption (MPG or
l (liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH or
km/h)
Fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the
B
for longer than 1 second. (The average speed
s
is also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
display shows “——”.
Speed
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting is
done by pushing the
switch
B
for longer
s
switch
than 1 second. (The average fuel consumption is
also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. The
first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows
“——”.
3. Elapsed time and trip odometer
(mls or km)
Elapsed time
The elapsed time mode shows the time since
the last reset. The displayed time can be reset
by pushing the
1 second. (The trip odometer is also reset at the
same time.)
Trip odometer
The trip odometer mode shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven since the last
reset. Resetting is done by pushing the
switch
elapsed time is also reset at the same time.)
B
for longer than 1 second. (The
s
switch
B
for longer than
s
4. Distance to empty (dte — mls or
km)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly
being calculated, based on the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is
displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to “——”.
● If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position may continue to
be displayed.
● When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display.
5. Outside air temperature (ICY — °C
or °F)
The outside air temperature is displayed in °C
or °F in the range of 222 to 131°C (230 to 55°F).
The outside air temperature mode includes a
low temperature warning feature. If the outside
air temperature is below 37°C (3°F), the warning
is displayed on the screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected
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by road or engine heat, wind directions and
other driving conditions. The display may differ
from the actual outside temperature or the
temperature displayed on various signs or billboards.
6. Setting
Setting cannot be made while driving. A message “Setting can only be operated when
stopped” is also displayed on the dot matrix
crystal display.
The
used in the setting mode to select and decide a
menu.
SKIP
Push the
warning check mode.
Push the
menus.
ALERT
There are 3 submenus under the alert menu.
● BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
switch
A
andswitch
s
switch
s
s
A
B
switch
to move to the
to select other
s
B
are
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● TIME TO REST
Select this submenu to specify when the
“time to rest” indicator activates.
● ICY
Select this submenu to display the low out-
side temperature warning.
MAINTENANCE
There are 5 submenus under the maintenance
menu.
● BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
● ENGINE OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
● OIL FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
● TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.
● OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset the
distance for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires.
DISPLAY
There are 3 submenus under the display menu.
● BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
● LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English or
French for display.
● UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the unit from
MPG or l/100 km.
7. Warning check
SKIP
Push the
warning check mode.
Push the
menus.
DETAIL
This item is available only when a warning is
displayed.
Select this menu to see the details of warnings.
switch
switch
A
to move to the
s
B
to select other
s
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