Infiniti G37 2008 User Manual

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2008 G Coupe

Owner's Manual

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FOREWORD

Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture.

The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI — 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

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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 not do 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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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

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

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Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

system (SRS) .....................................0-2

Exterior front......................................0-3

Sedan.........................................0-3

Coupe.........................................0-4

Exterior rear ...................................... 0-5

Sedan......................................... 0-5

Coupe.........................................0-6

Passenger compartment ........................... 0-7

Sedan.........................................0-7

Coupe.........................................0-8

Cockpit...........................................0-9

Instrument panel .................................0-10

Meters and gauges ................................0-11

Engine compartment.............................. 0-12

VQ35HR/VQ37VHR engine ...................... 0-12

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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-38)

2. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bags (P. 1-38)

3. Seat belts (P. 1-11)

7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P. 1-44)

8. Front seats (P. 1-2)

9. Seat belts with pretensioners (P. 1-51)

10. Rear seat walk-in mechanism (Coupe)

(P. 1-6)

11. Rear seats (P. 1-7)

— Child restraints (P. 1-19)

12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) system (P. 1-21)

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4. Head restraints (P. 1-9)

5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-38)

6. Child restraint anchor points (for top

tether strap child restraint) (P. 1-23)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

SEDAN

1. Hood (P. 3-17)

2. Headlight and turn signal — Operation (P. 2-31) — Bulb replacement (P. 8-17)

4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)

5. Power windows (P. 2-49)

6. Recovery hook (P. 6-14)

7. Tires — Wheel and tires (P. 8-30, P. 9-9) — Flat tire ( 6-2) — Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (P. 2-14, P. 5-3)

8. Outside mirrors (P. 3-27)

9. Doors

— Keys (P. 3-2) — Door locks (P. 3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)

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— Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped) (P. 2-34) — Fog light (P. 2-37)

3. Windshield wiper and washer — Operation (P. 2-29) — Maintenance (P. 8-18)

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COUPE

1. Hood (P. 3-17)

2. Headlight and turn signal — Operation (P. 2-31) — Bulb replacement (P. 8-24)

4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)

5. Power windows (P. 2-49)

6. Recovery hook (P. 6-14)

7. Tires — Wheel and tires (P. 8-30, P. 9-9) — Flat tire ( 6-2) — Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (P. 2-14, P. 5-3)

8. Outside mirrors (P. 3-27)

9. Doors

— Keys (P. 3-2) — Door locks (P. 3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)

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— Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped) (P. 2-34) — Fog light (P. 2-37)

3. Windshield wiper and washer — Operation (P. 2-29) — Maintenance (P. 8-18)

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EXTERIOR REAR

SEDAN

1. High-mounted stop light (model with a rear spoiler) (Bulb replacement) (P. 8-24)

2. High-mounted stop light (model without a

rear spoiler) (Bulb replacement) (P. 8-24)

6. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P. 3-21) — Fuel recommendation (P. 9-4)

7. Rear view camera (if so equipped)

(P. 4-19)

8. Trunk — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14) — Trunk lid (P. 3-17)

9. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)

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3. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-31)

4. Rear combination light (Bulb replacement) (P. 8-24)

5. Satellite antenna (P. 4-30)

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COUPE

1. High-mounted stop light (model with a rear spoiler) (Bulb replacement) (P. 8-24)

2. High-mounted stop light (model without a

rear spoiler) (Bulb replacement) (P. 8-24)

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6. Trunk — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14) — Trunk lid (P. 3-17)

7. Rear combination light (Bulb replacement)

(P. 8-17)

8. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P. 3-21) — Fuel recommendation (P. 9-4)

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3. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-31)

4. Satellite antenna (P. 4-30)

5. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-19)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

SEDAN

1. Coat hooks (P. 2-48)

2. Rear personal light (P. 2-54)

3. Power windows (P. 2-49)

7. Moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)

8. Map light (P. 2-54)

9. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-44)

10. Inside rearview mirror

— Operation (P. 3-25) — HomeLinkT (if so equipped) (P. 2-56) — Compass (if so equipped) (P. 2-8)

11. Trunk pass-through/Rear armrest

(P. 1-10)

12. Rear cup holders (P. 2-42)

13. Console box

— Power outlet (P. 2-40) — Auxiliary input jacks (P. 4-56) — INFINITI iPodT Interface System (if so equipped) (P. 4-44)

14. Front cup holders (P. 2-42)

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4. Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-27)

5. Automatic drive positioner switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-28)

6. Sun visors (P. 3-25)

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COUPE

1. Coat hooks (P. 2-48)

2. Power windows (P. 2-49)

3. Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-27)

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8. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-44)

9. Inside rearview mirror — Operation (P. 3-25) — HomeLinkT (if so equipped) (P. 2-56) — Compass (if so equipped) (P. 2-8)

10. Rear cup holders (P. 2-42)

11. Console box

— 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)

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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)

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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)

8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-37)

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-38)

10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-20)

11. Parking brake (for Automatic Transmis-

sion models) — Parking (P. 5-16)

12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-6)

13. Automatic climate control system

(P. 4-23)

14. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P. 2-41)

15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmission

models) — Parking (P. 5-16)

16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-38)

17. SNOW mode switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-39)

18. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped)

(P. 4-42)

19. Rear window and outside mirror (if so

equipped) defogger switch (P. 2-31)

20. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-44)

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21. Trunk release power cancel switch (P. 3-19)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P. 2-6)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-11)

3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 2-6)

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5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-19)

6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ35HR/VQ37VHR ENGINE

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-20)

2. Battery (P. 8-14)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

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

10. Drive belts (P. 8-16)

11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)

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5. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission models) (P. 8-12)

6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)

7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

8. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats .............................................1-2

Front seats .....................................1-2

Rear seats ......................................1-7

Front-seat Active Head Restraints .................1-9

Armrest (if so equipped) ........................1-10

Seat belts ........................................ 1-11

Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-11

Child safety....................................1-14

Pregnant women ...............................1-15

Injured persons ................................1-15

Pre-crash seat belts (front seats) (if so

equipped) .....................................1-15

Three-point type seat belt .......................1-15

Seat belt extenders.............................1-19

Seat belt maintenance..........................1-19

Child restraints ...................................1-19

Precautions on child restraints ................. 1-20

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

system (LATCH) ................................1-21

Top tether strap child restraint ................. 1-23

Child restraint installation using LATCH ......... 1-24

Child restraint installation using the seat

belts ......................................... 1-28

Booster seats .................................... 1-34

Precautions on booster seats................... 1-34

Booster seat installation ....................... 1-36

Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-38

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system ....................................... 1-38

INFINITI advanced air bag system (front

seats) ........................................ 1-44

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

forward or backward will

backward until the

forward.

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can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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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.

or back

end of the switch

Type B Move the lever

seatback lumbar area.

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Type B

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.

to adjust the thigh area. Push the

or outside

to adjust the

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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.

to extend the front

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.

. The front

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.

again or push the seat sliding

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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.

located on the left side

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3. Fold the rear seatback down

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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located at the center

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.

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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

and

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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

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.

. To unlock, turn the

. 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.

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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. Doing so may reduce 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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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.)

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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.

● 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.

. The center seat belt tongue

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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.

, and then move

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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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.

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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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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.

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LATCH lower anchor location (Sedan)

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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 webbing-mounted attachment

LATCH rigid attachment

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Sedan

Installing child restraint LATCH anchor attachments

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

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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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

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Front facing — step 5

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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.

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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.

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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 child restraint 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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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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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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Rear facing — step 4

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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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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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.

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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.

● 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.

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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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● 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

is chosen, the

should be used.

● 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.

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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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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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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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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), Front seat-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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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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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.

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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-mounted curtain side-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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3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

4. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)

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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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(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

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.

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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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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.

SRS air bag

The warning labels are located on the surface of the sun visors.

SRS side-impact air bag

The warning label is located on the side of the passenger’s side center pillar.

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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

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2 Instruments and controls

Cockpit...........................................2-2

Instrument panel ..................................2-3

Meters and gauges ................................ 2-4

Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-5

Tachometer ....................................2-6

Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6

Fuel gauge..................................... 2-7

Compass (if so equipped) .......................... 2-8

Zone variation change procedure ................ 2-9

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-11

Checking bulbs ................................2-11

Warning lights ................................ 2-12

Indicator lights................................ 2-16

Audible reminders............................. 2-18

Dot matrix liquid crystal display ................... 2-19

Indicators for operation........................ 2-21

Indicators for maintenance .....................2-23

Trip computer.................................2-24

Security systems .................................2-27

Vehicle security system ........................2-27

INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system .............2-28

Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-29

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-31

Headlight and turn signal switch .................. 2-31

Xenon headlights ............................. 2-31

Headlight switch .............................. 2-32

Turn signal switch.............................2-36

Fog light switch ...............................2-37

Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-37

Horn ............................................2-38

Heated seats (if so equipped) .....................2-38

SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ...............2-39

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-39

Clock............................................2-40

Adjusting the time.............................2-40

Power outlet .....................................2-40

Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ..................... 2-41

Front ......................................... 2-41

Rear ......................................... 2-41

Storage .........................................2-42

Cup holders ..................................2-42

Sunglasses holder.............................2-44

Glove box ....................................2-44

Console box .................................. 2-45

Rear armrest pocket (Sedan) ...................2-46

Card holder...................................2-47

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Coat hooks ...................................2-48

Stowing golf bags (Coupe) .....................2-48

Cargo net.....................................2-49

Trunk net for extra window washer fluid

(Canada only; if so equipped) ..................2-49

Windows ........................................2-49

Power windows ...............................2-49

Moonroof (if so equipped) ........................ 2-52

Automatic moonroof ...........................2-52

Interior lights .................................... 2-54

Map lights....................................2-54

Personal lights (Sedan) ........................ 2-54

Interior light control switch .................... 2-54

Vanity mirror lights............................... 2-55

Trunk light....................................... 2-56

HomeLinkT universal transceiver...................2-56

Programming HomeLinkT ...................... 2-57

Programming HomeLinkT for Canadian

customers .................................... 2-59

Operating the HomeLinkT universal

transceiver ...................................2-59

Programming trouble-diagnosis................. 2-59

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) — 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)

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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)

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7. Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation system* (if so equipped)

8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-37)

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-38)

10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-20)

11. Parking brake (for Automatic Transmis-

sion models) — Parking (P. 5-16)

12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-6)

13. Automatic climate control system

(P. 4-23)

14. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P. 2-41)

15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmission

models) — Parking (P. 5-16)

16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-38)

17. SNOW mode switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-39)

18. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped)

(P. 4-42)

19. Rear window and outside mirror (if so

equipped) defogger switch (P. 2-31)

20. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-44)

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21. Trunk release power cancel switch (P. 3-19)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P. 2-6)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-11)

3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 2-6)

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5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-19)

6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)

*: The needle indicators in the speedometer, ta-

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.

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Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

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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:

and twin trip odometer

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are

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.)

for more

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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.

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.

shown in the illustration.

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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.

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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)

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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

will indicate

your everyday route. The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked 3 complete circles.

To turn on and off the compass manually, push

the in the ON position.

switch

while the ignition switch is

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Zone map

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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 the switch 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 light Seat belt warning light Slip indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Turn 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 light Front passenger air bag status light

Low tire pressure warning light High beam indicator light (Blue)

Master warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Preview Function warning light (Orange)*

, or , , , , , ,

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)

The warning 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.

or Anti-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.

or Brake 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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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.

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DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

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.

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.

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INDICATORS FOR OPERATION

1. Engine start operation indicator (Automatic Transmission models)

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-BUTTON IGNITION 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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→

(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.)

9. Engine start operation indicator (Manual Transmission models)

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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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

is pushed, the

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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

for longer than 1 second. (The average speed

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

for longer

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.)

for longer than 1 second. (The

switch

for longer than

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

and switch

switch

to move to the

to select other

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

to move to the

to select other