Infiniti I35 2002 User Manual
FOREWORD
Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking
about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple,
refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty.
The car itself is important, but so also is the sense
of harmony that the vehicle evokesinitsdriver, and
the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI
—from the way it looks and drives to the high level
of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s
Manual immediately. It explains all of the features,
controls and performance characteristics of your
INFINITI; italsoprovides important instructions and
safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is
to be found in your Owner’s literature portfolio. Always carry it with you when you take
your INFINITI to an authorized retailer. The
portfolio contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this
vehicle, the periodic maintenance required
to keep the warranties in effect as well as
the INFINITI Roadside Assistance program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain
how to resolve any concerns you may have
with your vehicle, as well as clarify your
rights under your state’s lemon law.
INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying
ownership experience for as long as you own your
car. Should you have any questions regarding your
INFINITI or your INFINITI retailer, please contact
our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-662-
6200. In Hawaii 1-808-836-0848 (Oahu number).
In Canada 1-800-361-4792. Thank you.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read your
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules
to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!
O Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
O Always observe posted speed
limits and never drive too fast for
conditions.
O Always use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be
seated in the rear seat.
O Always provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
O Always review this Owner’s
Manual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under INFINITI warranties.
WHEN READING THE
MANUAL
This manual includesinformationforall
options available on this model. There-
fore, you may find some information
that does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right to
change specifications or design at any time
without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage
to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
SII0151
If you see this symbol, it means Do not do
this or Do not let this happen.
© 2002 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
All rights reserved. No part of thisOwner’s Manual may be
reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION
65 WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehiclecomponents
contain or emit chemicals known to
State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS ................... 1-1
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................... 2-1
PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................ 3-1
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS .................................. 4-1
STARTING AND DRIVING................................................................... 5-1
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................. 6-1
APPEARANCE AND CARE................................................................... 7-1
DO-IT-YOURSELF ............................................................................ 8-1
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 9-1
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ......................................... 10-1
INDEX ........................................................................................ 11-1
1 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
Seats............................................................ 1-2
Front power seat adjustment................. 1-3
Folding rear seat .................................... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment...................... 1-5
Active head restraint (Front seats)......... 1-6
Armrest................................................... 1-7
Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-7
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................................................... 1-7
Supplemental air bag warning labels... 1-20
Supplemental air bag warning light..... 1-20
Seat belts .................................................. 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage........... 1-22
Child safety........................................... 1-26
Pregnant women.................................. 1-27
Injured persons.................................... 1-28
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor................................................ 1-28
Seat belt extenders.............................. 1-31
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-32
Child restraints .......................................... 1-32
Precautions on child restraints ............ 1-32
Installation on rear seat center or outboard
positions............................................... 1-34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children) System.................................. 1-39
Top tether strap child restraint ........... 1-41
Installation on front passenger seat.... 1-42
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SEATS
WARNING
O
Do not ride in a moving vehicle
when the seatback is reclined.
This can be dangerous. The
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SIR0091
shoulder belt will not be against
your body. In an accident you
couldbethrowninto it and receive
neckorother seriousinjuries.You
could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
O
For most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat and adjust
the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section.
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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
O
Do not adjust the driver’s seat
while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
O
Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches or
controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents.
For memory seat information see “Auto-
matic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.
Operating tips
O The motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
O Do not operate the power seat for a long
period of time when the engine is off. This
will discharge the battery.
Forward and backward
SIR0109
Moving the switch forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining
SIR0110
Move the recline switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward
and move your body forward. The seatback
will move forward.
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Seat lifter (Driver’s seat)
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Push the front or rear end of the switch to
adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
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Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the driver. Move the lever up
or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
Interior trunk access
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Pull up on the release knob to access the
trunk from the rear seat.
The rear seats can be locked using the
master key to prevent unauthorized access.
WARNING
O
When returning the seatbacks to
the upright position, be certain
that they are completely secured
in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured in the
latched position, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
O
Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area or on the rear seat
when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by pas-
sengers without proper restraint
can be extremely dangerous in an
accident or sudden stop.
O
Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
O
Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent
them from playing and becoming
locked in the trunk where they
could be seriously injured. Keep
the car locked with the rear seatback securely latched when not in
use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an
accident.Donot remove them.Check
the adjustment after someone else
uses the seat.
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To raise the head restraint, simply pull it up.
To lower, push the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
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Adjust the head restraints so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT
(Front seats)
WARNING
O
Always adjust the head restraints
properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can
reduce theeffectivenessofthe active head restraint.
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O
Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety
systems. Always wear seat belts.
No system can prevent all injuries
in any accident.
O
Do not attach anything to the head
restraint stalks. Doing so could
impair active head restraint function.
The 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.
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
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
SIR0067
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information concerning the driver and passenger supplemental front air bags and supplemental side air
bags and pre-tensioner seat belt.
Supplemental front air bag system: This
system can help cushion the impact force to
the face and chest of the driver and front
passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side air bag system: This
system can help cushion the impact force to
the head and the chest area of the driver and
front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The supplemental side air bag is
designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
These supplemental restraint systems are de-
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signed to supplement the crash protection
provided by the driver and front passenger
seat belts and are not a substitute for them.
Seat belts should always be correctly worn
and the driver and front passenger seated a
suitable distance away from the steering
wheel, instrument panel and front door finishers. (See “Seat belts” later in this section for
instructions and precautions on seat belt
usage.)
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supplemental airbagwarninglight will turn off
afterabout 7secondsif thesystemis operational.
WARNING
O
The supplemental front air bags
ordinarily will not inflate in the
event of a side impact, rear im-
pact, roll over, or lower severity
frontal collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the
risk or severity of injury in various
kinds of accidents.
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O
Theseatbelts and the supplemental front air bags are most effectivewhenyouare sitting well back
and upright in the seat. Front air
bags inflate with great force.
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serious or fatal injuries from the
supplemental front air bag if you
are up 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.
O
The driver and front passenger
seat belt buckles are equipped
with sensors that detect if the
seat belts are fastened. The air
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If you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of
position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive
bag system monitors the severity
of a collision and then inflates the
air bags based on belt usage.
Failure to properly wear seat
belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
O
Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them in-
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side the steering wheel rim could
increase the risk that they are
injured when the supplemental
front air bag inflates.
SIR0007 SIR0008
SIR0006
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SIR0009 SIR0010 SIR0011
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WARNING
O
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 previous illustrations.
O
Children may be severely injured
or killed when the supplemental
front air bag or supplemental side
air bag inflates if they are not
properly restrained.
O
Also never install a rear facing
child restraint in the front seat.
An inflating supplemental front
air bag could seriously injure or
kill your child. For additional
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information, see “Child restraints” later in this section.
WARNING
Supplemental side air bag
O
The supplemental side air bag
ordinarily will not inflate in the
SIR0059
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SIR0094
event 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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SIR0122
O
Theseatbelts and the supplemental side air bag are most effective
whenyouaresitting well back and
upright in the seat. The side air
bag inflates 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
thefront seat.Donot allowanyone
sitting in the front seat to extend
their hand out of the window or
lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous
illustrations.
O
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 es-
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pecially careful with children,
who should always be properly
restrained.
O
Do not use seat covers on the
front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air
bag inflation.
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Supplemental front air bag system
The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel; the front
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in
the dashboard above the glove box. These
systems are designed to meet optional certi-
fication requirements under U.S. regulations.
They are also permitted in Canada. The
optional certification allows front air bags to
be designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than previously. However, all of the
information, cautions and warnings in
this manual still apply and must be
followed. The front air bags are designed to
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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 supplemental air bag
operation.
The supplemental air bag system has dual
stage inflators for both the driver and passenger air bags. The system monitors information
from the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis
sensor unit and seat belt buckle sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened, inflator
operation is based on the severity of a
collision and whether the seat belts are being
used.
When the supplemental 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.
Supplemental front air bags, along with the
use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact
force on the face 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.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel or
dash board. The supplemental 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 air bag will deflate quickly after the
collision is over.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supplemental airbagwarninglight will turn off
afterabout 7secondsif thesystemis operational.
WARNING
O
Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instrumentpanel.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 supplemental
front air bag inflates.
O
Right after inflation, several air
bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may
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severely burn yourself.
O
No unauthorized changes should
be made to any components or
wiring of the supplemental front
air bag system. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the air bag
or damage to the air bag system.
O
Do not make unauthorized
changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or
front end structure. This could
affect proper operation of the
supplemental air bag system.
O
Tampering with the supplemental
front 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
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and above the dashboard, or by
installing additional trim material
around the air bag system.
O
Work around and on the supplemental front air bag system
should be done by an authorized
INFINITI retailer. Installation of
electrical equipment should also
be done by an authorized INFINITI
retailer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified
or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be
used on the air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harnesses are
covered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification.
O
A cracked windshield should be
replaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked
windshield could affect inflation
of the supplemental air bag system.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental front
air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Supplemental side air bag system
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The supplemental side air bags are located in
the outside of the seatback of the front seats.
The supplemental side air bag (on the driver
or front passenger seat) is designed to inflate
in higher severity side collisions, although it
may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher
severity side impact. It is designed to inflate
on the side where the vehicle is impacted. It
may not inflate in certain side collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental side air bag
operation.
When the supplemental side 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.
Supplemental side air bags, along with the
use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact
force on the head and the chest of the front
occupants. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating
side air bag may cause abrasions or other
injuries. Supplemental side 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 supplemental side air
bag. The side air bags inflate quickly in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
this, the force of the side air bag inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is
too close to, or is against, the side air bag
module during inflation. The side air bag will
deflate quickly after the collision is over.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supplemental airbagwarninglight will turn off
afterabout 7secondsif thesystemis operational.
WARNING
O
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 the supplemental side air
bag inflates.
O
Right after inflation, several
supplemental side air bag system
components will be hot. Do not
touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
O
No unauthorized changes should
be made to any components or
wiring of the supplemental side
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air bag system. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the side air
bag or damage to the side air bag
system.
O
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 system.
O
Tampering with the supplemental
side air bag system may result in
serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front
seat assembly by placing material near the seatback of the front
seat, or by installing additional
trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag
system.
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O
Work around and on the supplemental side air bag system
should be done by an authorized
INFINITI retailer. Installation of
electrical equipment should also
be done by an authorized INFINITI
retailer.
The SRS wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the
side air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harnesses are
covered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental side
air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system
(For front seats)
WARNING
O
Thepre-tensionerseatbelt cannot
be reused after activation. It must
be replaced together with the retractor as a unit.
O
If the vehicle becomes involved in
a frontal collision but the pretensioner is not activated, be sure
to have the pre-tensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced by your INFINITI retailer.
O
No unauthorized changes should
be made to any components or
wiring of the pre-tensioner seat
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belt system. This is to prevent
accidental activation of the pretensioner seat belt or damage to
the pre-tensioner seat belt operation. Tampering with the pretensioner seat belt system may
result in serious personal injury.
O
Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done
by an authorized INFINITI retailer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done
by an authorized INFINITI retailer. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the
pre-tensioner seat belt system.
O
If you need to dispose of the
pre-tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized
INFINITI retailer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures
are set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system
activates in conjunction with the supplemental
front air bag. Working with the seat belt
retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt the
instant the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, thereby restraining
seat occupants.
The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used the
same as conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be
heard. The smoke is not harmful, but 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.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
mittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and
remain on after the ignition key has been
turned to the ON or START position. In this
case, the pre-tensioner seat belt may not
function properly.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat
belt system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
will not come on, will flash inter-
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental air
bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown
in the illustration.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
SIR0132
The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying
tors the circuits of the supplemental front air
bag system, supplemental side air bag system, and pre-tensioner seat belt. The circuits
monitored by the air bag warning light are the
diagnosis sensor unit, satellite sensors, front
air bag modules, side air bag modules and all
related wiring, and pre-tensioner seat belt.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
in the instrument panel, moni-
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position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag system, supplemental side air bag system, and pre-tensioner
seat belt need servicing:
O The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental
front air bags, supplemental side air bags
and/or pre-tensioner seat belt may not operate
properly. They must be checked and repaired.
Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized
INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental front air bag system,
supplemental side air bag system
and/or pre-tensioner seat belt will
not operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental front air bags, supplemental
side air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt are
designed to inflate 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 authorized INFINITI retailers.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental front air bags,
supplemental side air bags, related parts and
pre-tensioner seat belt should be pointed out
to the person conducting the maintenance.
The ignition key should always be in the
LOCK position when working under the hood
or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
O
Once the supplemental front air
bag, supplemental side air bag
and/or pre-tensioner seat belt
haveactivated, theairbag module
will not function again and must
bereplaced,additionally,if any of
the supplemental air bags inflate,
the pre-tensioner seat belts must
also be replaced. The module
should be replaced by an authorized INFINITI retailer. The
supplementalfront airbagmodule
orsupplementalside air bag mod-
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ule cannot be repaired.
O
The supplemental front air bag
system, supplemental side air
bag system and pre-tensioner
seat belt should be inspected by
an authorized INFINITI retailer if
there is any damage to the front
end or side portion of the vehicle.
O
If you need to dispose of these
supplemental systems or scrap
the vehicle, contact an authorized
INFINITI retailer.
Correct disposal procedures are
set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
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SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
Your chances of being injured or killed in an
accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat
belt and it is properly adjusted. INFINITI
strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a
supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories require that seatbeltsbewornat all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
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WARNING
O
Every person who drives or rides
in this vehicle should use a seat
belt at all times. Children should
be properly restrained and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.
O
The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do
so may reduce the effectiveness
of the entire restraint system and
increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat
belt is not worn properly.
O
Always route the shoulder belt
over your shoulder and across
your chest. Never run the belt
behind your back, under your arm
or across your neck. The belt
should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
O
Position the lap belt as low and
snug as possible around the hips,
not the waist. A lap belt worn too
high could increase the risk of
internal injuries in an accident.
O
Be sure the seat belt tongue is
securely fastened to the proper
buckle.
O
Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
O
Do not allow more than one person to use the same belt.
O
Never carry more people in the
vehicle than there are seat belts.
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