Infiniti M35 2008, M45 2008 User Manual

FOREWORD

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

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

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicleshould notbemodified. Modifica­tion could affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate governmen­tal regulations. In addition,damage or perfor­mance problems resulting from modification
will not be covered under the INFINITI warran­ties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes informationfor all options
available on thismodel. Therefore, youmay find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations
in this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
notice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a haz­ard that could cause death or serious personal
injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the proce­dures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a haz­ard that could cause minor or moderate per­sonal injuryordamagetoyour vehicle.Toavoid
or reduce the risk, the procedures must be fol­lowed carefully.

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If you see the symbol above, it means “Do 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.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro­ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con­tained in vehicles and certain products of com­ponent wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries,
may contain perchlorate material.The following
advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material ­special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s

Manual may be reproduced or stored
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photocopying, recording or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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

Table of

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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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Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

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

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

Exterior rear ......................................0-4

Passenger compartment ........................... 0-5

Cockpit...........................................0-7

Instrument panel ..................................0-8

Meters and gauges ................................0-9

Engine compartment.............................. 0-10

Vk45de engine* ............................... 0-10

Vq35de engine* ................................0-11

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Child restraint anchor points (for top
tether strap child restraint) (P. 1-19)

2. Head restraints (P. 1-5)

— Front-seat Active Head Restraints
(P. 1-6)

3. Seat belts (P. 1-8)

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6. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-42)

7. Rear armrest (P. 1-7)

8. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-17)

9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bags (P. 1-34)

10. Front armrest (P. 1-6)

11. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P. 1-34)
— Advanced air bag system (P. 1-40)

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4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags (P. 1-34)

5. Seats (P. 1-2)
— Front seats (P. 1-2)
— Rear seats (P. 1-4)
— Child restraints (P. 1-15)

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P. 3-16)

2. Headlight and turn signal lights
— Switch operation (P. 2-29)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-28)
— Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-31)

6. Recovery hook (P. 6-15)

7. License plate installation (P. 9-14)

8. Fog lights (P. 2-33)

9. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P. 8-32, P. 9-9)
— Flat tire (P. 6-2)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (P. 2-15, P. 5-3)

10. Outside mirrors (P. 3-23)

11. Doors

— Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
— Security system (P. 2-24)

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3. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P. 2-27)
— Blade replacement (P. 8-21)
— Window washer fluid (P. 8-16)

4. Moonroof (P. 2-46)

5. Power windows (P. 2-43)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Trunk
— Trunk lid (P. 3-16)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)

2. High-mounted stop light

— Bulb replacement (P. 8-28)

3. Rear window defroster (P. 2-28)

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6. Rear view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-25)

7. Back-up lights

— Bulb replacement (P. 8-28)

8. Rear combination lights
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-28)

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

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4. Satellite radio antenna (if so equipped)
(P. 4-38)

5. Fuel-filler door
— Operation (P. 3-19)
— Fuel recommendation (P. 9-4)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Rear sunshade (P. 2-47)

2. Rear personal lights (P. 2-49)

3. Coat hooks (P. 2-43)

4. Mobile Entertainment System (MES)
(if so equipped)
— Flip-down screen (P. 4-64)
— Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) drive
(P. 4-64)
— Headphones (P. 4-65)
— DVD remote controller (P. 4-66)

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5. Door armrest
— Power window switches (P. 2-43)
— Power door lock switch (P. 3-5)

6. Automatic drive positioner switch

(if so equipped) (P. 3-25)

7. Sun visors (P. 3-21)

8. Front map lights (P. 2-49)

9. Moonroof switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-46)

10. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-41)

11. Inside rearview mirror

— HomeLinkT universal transceiver
(P. 2-51)
— Compass (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)

12. Trunk pass-through/Rear armrest

(P. 1-6)

13. Rear seat controls (if so equipped)

— Rear power seat adjust switch
(P. 1-4)
— Heated seat switches (P. 2-34)
— Automatic return ON/CANCEL switch
(P. 1-4)
— Rear sunshade control switch
(P. 2-47)

14. Rear passenger control switches

(if so equipped)
— For climate control (P. 4-36)
— For audio system (P. 4-62)

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15. Rear cup holders (P. 2-40)

16. Console box
— Power outlet (P. 2-38)
— Auxiliary input jacks (P. 4-63)
— DVD drive (if so equipped) (P. 4-64)
— iPodT connection (if so equipped)
(P. 4-50)

17. Front cup holders (P. 2-40)

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COCKPIT

1.

Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-32)

2.

Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-23)

3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)

4. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-37)

5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P. 2-29)

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Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)

6.
— ENTER switch (if so equipped) (P. 4-8,
P. 4-60)
— For audio system (P. 4-60)
—

For phone system (P. 4-76, P. 4-87, P. 4-97)
— For voice recognition system (if so
equipped) (P. 4-111, P. 4-135)

7. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-27)

8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls

(right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-20)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-22)

— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)

switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-14)

9. Hood release handle (P. 3-16)

10. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-17)

11. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if

so equipped) (P. 2-36, P. 5-14)

12. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-8)

13. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch

(P. 3-21)

14. Steering wheel

— Horn (P. 2-34)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)

15. Automatic Transmission (AT) selector

lever (P. 5-10)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-31)

2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)

3. Center ventilator (P. 4-31)

4. Security indicator light (P. 2-26)

5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)

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6. Automatic climate control system
(P. 4-32)

7. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-4)

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— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-9)
— Phone system (P. 4-76, P. 4-87)
— Audio system (P. 4-37)

8. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-34)

9. Fuse box cover (P. 8-23)

10. Parking brake

— Operation (P. 5-13)
— Parking (P. 5-45)

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

12. Clock (P. 2-38)

13. Climate controlled seat switch (if so

equipped) (P. 2-35)

14. Snow mode switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-37)

15. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-47)

16. Rear control cancel switch (if so

equipped) (P. 2-47) or Climate con­trolled seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)

17. Climate controlled seat switch (if so

equipped) (P. 2-35)

18. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P. 2-39)

19. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped)

(P. 4-37)

20. Audio system (P. 4-37)

21. Glove box lid release button (P. 2-41)

22. Trunk release power cancel switch
(P. 3-18)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P. 2-7)

2. Tachometer (P. 2-6)

3. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-12)

4. Speedometer (P. 2-6)

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5. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)

6. Meter illumination control knob (P. 2-8)

7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P. 2-21)

8. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-6)

9. TRIP/RESET knob for twin trip odometer
(P. 2-6)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VK45DE ENGINE*

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-23)

2. Battery (P. 8-16)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)

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10. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)

11. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)

* Shown with the engine compartment access

panels removed. For removal and replacement
instructions, see “ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECK LOCATIONS” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.

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5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)

6. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-10)

7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)

8. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-10)

9. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)

VQ35DE ENGINE*

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-23)

2. Battery (P. 8-16)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)

10. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)

11. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)

* Shown with the engine compartment access

panels removed. For removal and replacement
instructions, see “ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECK LOCATIONS” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.

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5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)

6. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-10)

7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)

8. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)

9. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-10)

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MEMO

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system

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

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

Rear seats ......................................1-4

Head restraints .................................1-5

Front-seat active head restraints..................1-6

Armrest ........................................1-6

Seat belts ........................................ 1-8

Precautions on seat belt usage .................. 1-8

Child safety....................................1-10

Pregnant women ...............................1-11

Injured persons ................................1-11

Pre-crash seat belts (front seats) ................1-11

Three-point type seat belt.......................1-12

Seat belt extenders.............................1-14

Seat belt maintenance..........................1-15

Child restraints ...................................1-15

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-15

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

system (LATCH) ................................1-17

Top tether strap child restraint ..................1-19

Child restraint installation using LATCH ......... 1-20

Child restraint installation using the seat

belts ......................................... 1-24

Booster seats .................................... 1-30

Precautions on booster seats................... 1-30

Booster seat installation ....................... 1-32

Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-34

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system ....................................... 1-34

INFINITI advanced air bag system (front

seats) ........................................ 1-40

Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air bag

systems .......................................1-45

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ...... 1-46

Supplemental air bag warning labels ........... 1-47

Supplemental air bag warning light .............1-48

Repair and replacement procedure.............. 1-48

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 feet on the floor and adjust the seat
properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.

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● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving
so full attention may be given to vehicle op­eration. The seat may move suddenly and
could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

● Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious accidents.

● The seatback should not be reclined any
more thanneeded forcomfort.Seat beltsare
most effective when the passenger sits well
back and straight up in the seat. If the seat­back is reclined,the riskof sliding underthe
lap belt and being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be surenot
to contact any moving parts to avoid possible
injuries and/or damages.

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 “AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER” 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

1

forward or backward will

s

2

backward until the

s

2

forward.

s

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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
can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is
in the P (Park) position with the parking brake
fully applied.

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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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Lumbar support :

The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support.

Push the front
to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

s

1

or back

2

end of the switch

s

REAR SEATS
Rear power seat adjustment (if so

equipped)

Forward and backward :

Push the front
to move the rear outboard seats forward or
backward. The seats move continuously while
the switch is being pushed.

s

1

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or back

2

end of the switch

s

Entry/exit assist (automatic return) :

1

Pushing the ON side
the rear center armrest, the automatic return
function will activate.

When a rear door is opened, the rear seat of the
corresponding side automatically slides all the
way back, facilitating ease of entry and exit.

Pushing the CANCEL side
deactivate the automatic return function.

of the switch located on

s

2

of the switch will

s

HEAD RESTRAINTS

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.

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Adjustment

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

2

, push it in

s

s

1

and

To lower, push and hold the lock knob
push the head restraint down.

To adjust the head restraint angle
the direction required. (front seat head re­straints)

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

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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD
RESTRAINTS

WARNING

● Always adjust the head restraints properly
as specified in this 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 earlier in this section.

ARMREST
Front armrest

Pull the lever
passenger’s armrest forward and backward.

Slide the armrest to the original position when
using the front cup holders.

A

up and slide the driver’s or

s

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Rear armrest

Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

Trunk pass-through

The rear center seatback can be folded to allow
trunk access from inside of the vehicle.

To access the trunk, pull down the rear center
armrest and pull out the trunk pass-through lid

1

.

s

To lock the lid, use the mechanical key and turn
it to the LOCK position
mechanical key to the UNLOCK position
the mechanical key usage, see “KEYS” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.

Make sure that the mechanical key is removed
from the trunk pass-through lid key cylinder
before opening or closing the lid. Otherwise the
lid and the rear armrest may be damaged.

2

. To unlock, turn the

s

s

3

. For

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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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SSS0014

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 put
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.

● No changes should be made to the seat belt
system. For example, do notmodify the seat
belt, add material, or install devices that
may change the seatbelt routing ortension.
Doing somay affect theoperation oftheseat
belt system. Modifying or tampering with
the seat belt system may result in serious
personal injury.

● Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated,
it cannot be reused and must be replaced
together with the retractor. See an INFINITI
dealer.

● Removal andinstallation ofthepretensioner
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 not
in use during a collision should also be in­spected and 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.

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.

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WARNING

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.)

Infants

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rear facing child restraint. INFINITI
recommends that infants be placed in child
restraints that comply with Federal Motor Ve­hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve­hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for in­stallation and use.

Small children

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lb (9 kg) can be placed in a forward
facing child restraint. Refer to the manufactur­er’s instructions for minimum and maximum
weight and height recommendations. INFINITI
recommends that small children be placed in
child restraints that comply with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for in­stallation and use.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided. The seat belt may not
fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg)
and 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be
used to obtain proper seat belt fit.

INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the
shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits
close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of
the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The
booster seat should raise the child so that the
shoulder belt is properly positioned across the
top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap

belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only
be used in seating positions that have a three­point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit
the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that
it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Once the child has grown so the
shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.

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. 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.

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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)

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 R (Reverse) posi-

tion

● the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15 km/h)
Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit

upright and well back in the seat with both feet
on the floor.

If the seat belt warning light blinks even if the
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts are
fastened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat belt
system has a malfunction. Have your INFINITI
dealer check and repair the system.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WARNING

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

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. Thiscan be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, you could be thrown
into it andreceive neckor otherserious inju­ries. You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when the
vehicle is in motion, the seat should be up­right. Always sit well back in the seat with
both feetonthefloorandadjust theseatbelt
properly.

SSS0292 SSS0290

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 and the rear seating posi­tions three-point type 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

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of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat
belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during certain 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 fully retracts. 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 belttension. Itcan alsochange the
operation of the front passenger air bag. See
“Front passenger air bag and status light” later
in this section.

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.

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.

SSS0326

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.

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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.

SPA1836 SSS0294A

Center of rear seat

Selecting correct set of seat belts :

The center seat belt buckle is identified by the
CENTER mark
can be fastened only into the center seat belt
buckle.

A

. The center seat belt tongue

s

Shoulder belt height adjustment
(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 adjustment button
then move 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.

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s

A

, and

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 an 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.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

● 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.

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

SSS0099

SSS0100

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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.

Remember that a child restraintleft in a closed
vehicle canbecome veryhot.Check theseating
surface andbuckles before placing yourchild in
the child restraint.

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CAUTION

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.

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.

SSS0567

LATCH system anchor location

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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SSS0659

LATCH lower anchor location (Type A)

SSS0637

LATCH lower anchor location (Type B)

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.

SSS0643

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

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 the LATCH system. This infor­mation may also be in the instructions provided
by the child restraint manufacturer.

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SSS0644

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

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.)

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.

SSS0568

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 outboard seating positions only) or
the seat belt as applicable.

1. Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor
point which is located directly behind the
child seat.

2. Position the top tether strap over the top

of the seatback.

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3. Secure the tether strap to tether anchor
bracket that provides the straightest in­stallation.

4. 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.

Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using LATCH:

1. If your vehicle is equipped with rear power
seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard
seats to the upright and rearmost posi­tion. (See “REAR SEATS” earlier in this
section.)

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manufac­turer’s instructions.

SSS0645

Front facing (webbing-mounted) — step 3

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach­ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is
properly attached to the lower anchors.

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SSS0646

Front facing (rigid-mounted) — step 3

4. The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback. If
necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct child re­straint fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINTS” 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.

SSS0647

Front facing — step 5

5. 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.

6. 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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8. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 4
through 7.

Rear-facing

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using LATCH:

1. If your vehicle is equipped with rear power

seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard
seats to the upright and rearmost posi-

SSS0638

Front facing — step 7

7. 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.

tion. (See “REAR SEATS” earlier in this
section.)

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufac­turer’s instructions.

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SSS0648

Rear facing (webbing-mounted) — step 3

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach­ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is
properly attached to the lower anchors.

SSS0649

Rear facing (rigid-mounted) — step 3

Rear facing — step 4

SSS0639

SSS0650

Rear facing — step 5

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 hand to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback while tighten­ing the webbing of the anchor attach­ments.

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5. 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.

6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 4
through 5.

SSS0100

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

● Even withthe INFINITIAdvanced AirBag Sys­tem, never install a rear-facing child re­straint in the front passenger seat. Front air
bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing
child restraintcould be struckbythefrontair
bag in a crash and could seriously injure or
kill your child.

● INFINITI recommendsthatchild restraintsbe
installed in the rear seat. However, if you
must install a forward facing child restraint

in the front passenger seat, move the pas­senger seat to the rearmost position. Al­so,be surethefrontpassenger airbagstatus
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) mode which must be used when
installing a child restraint.

● Failure to use theALR mode will resultin 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. Also, itcan change
the operation of thefront passenger airbag.
See “Front passenger air bag and status
light” later in this section.

● A child restraint with a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passenger
seat.

The instructions in this section apply to child
restraint installation using the vehicle seat
belts in the rear seat or the front passenger
seat.

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SSS0640

Front facing (front passenger seat) — step 1

Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seat or in the front passenger seat:

1. If your vehicle is equipped with rear power
seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard
seats to the upright and rearmost posi­tion. (See “REAR SEATS” earlier in this
section.)

If youmustinstallachild restraintinthefront
seat, it should be placed in a front-facing
direction only. Move theseat to the rearmost
position. Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction 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 to ob­tain the correct child restraint fit. (See
“HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section.)

If the head restraint is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to install the head
restraint when the child restraint is re­moved.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint and it is interfer­ing with the proper child restraint fit, try
another seating position or a different child
restraint.

SSS0360B

Front facing — step 3

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu­facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

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Front facing — step 4

SSS0651

Front facing — step 5

SSS0652

SSS0653

Front facing — step 6

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt re­tractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac-

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

tor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It
reverts to the 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 that require the use
of a top tether strap to seating positions
that do not have a top tether anchor.

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 9.

SSS0641

Front facing — step 8

8. Before placing the child in the child re­straint, hold the child restraint near the
seat belt path and use force to push the
child restraint from side to side, and tug it
forward to make sure that it is securely
held in place. It should not move more
than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more
than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the
shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If you are unable to properly
secure the restraint, move the restraint to
another seating position and try again, or
try a different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

SSS0481

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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SSS0100

Rear-facing

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seat:

1. Child restraints forinfants must beused in

the rear-facing direction and therefore

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.

Rear facing — step 3

must not be used in the front seat.

If your vehicle is equipped with rear power
seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard
seats to the upright and rearmost position.
(See “REAR SEATS” earlier in this section.)

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.

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SSS0654

SSS0655

Rear facing — step 4

4. 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 the Emergency Locking Retrac­tor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully
retracted.

Rear facing — step 5

SSS0656

Rear facing — step 6

SSS0657

SSS0658

Rear facing — step 7

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

6. 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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7. 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.

BOOSTER SEATS

8. 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.

9. 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 8.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re­straint mode) is canceled.

SSS0099

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING

● Infants and small children should always be
placed in an appropriate child restraint
while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a
child restraint or booster seat can result in
serious injury or death.

● Infants and small children should never be
carried onyourlap. Itisnot possible foreven
the strongest adult to resist the forces of a
severe accident. The child could be crushed
between the adult and parts of the vehicle.
Also, do not put the same seat belt around
both your child and yourself.

● INFINITI recommends that the booster seat
be installed in the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat. If you must install a booster
seat in the front seat, see “BOOSTER SEAT
INSTALLATION” later in this section.

● A booster seat must only be installed in a
seating position that has a lap/shoulder
belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat
belt with a booster seat can result in a seri­ous injury in sudden stop or collision.

● Improper use or improper installation of a
booster seatcanincrease theriskor severity
of injury for both the child and other occu­pants of the vehicle and can lead to serious
injury or death in an accident.

● Do not use towels, books, pillows or other
items in place of a booster seat. Items such
as these may move during normal driving or
a collision and result in serious injury or
death. Booster seats are designed to be
used with alap/shoulder belt.Booster seats
are designed to properly route the lap and
shoulder portions of the seat belt over the
strongest portions of a child’s body to pro­vide the maximum protection during a
collision.

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● Follow all ofthebooster seatmanufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use. When
purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select
one which will fit your child and vehicle. It
may not bepossible toproperly installsome
types of booster seats in your vehicle.

● If the booster seat and seat belt is not used
properly, therisk ofachild beinginjured ina
collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.

● Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned
to fit the booster seat, but as up- right as
possible.

● After placing the child in the booster seat
and fastening the seat belt, make sure the
shoulder portion ofthe belt isaway from the
child’s face and neck and the lap portion of
the belt does not cross the abdomen.

● Do notput theshoulderbelt behind thechild
or under thechild’s arm.If youmust installa
booster seatinthefrontseat, see“BOOSTER
SEAT INSTALLATION” later in this section.

● When your booster seatis not inuse, keep it
secured with a seat belt to prevent it from
being thrown around in case of a sudden
stop or accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a booster seat left in a closed
vehicle canbecome veryhot.Check theseating
surface andbuckles before placing yourchild in
the booster seat.

LRS0455

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in mind:

● Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.

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LRS0453 LRS0464

● Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
low back booster seat
vehicle seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
high back booster seat

1

is chosen, the

s

2

should be used.

s

● If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with
your child. Always follow all recommended
procedures.

All U.S.statesandCanadian provincesorterrito­ries require that infants and small children be
restrained in an approved child restraint at all
times while the vehicle is being operated.

The instructions in this section apply to booster
seat installation in the rear seats or the front
passenger seat.

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

WARNING

INFINITI recommends that booster seats be in­stalled in the rear seat. However, if you must
install a booster seat in the front passenger
seat, move the passenger’s seat to the rear­most position.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) 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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Front passenger seat

SSS0640

Rear center position

LRS0451

LRS0452

Rear outboard position

1. If your vehicle is equipped with rear power
seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard
seats to the upright and rearmost posi­tion. (See “REAR SEATS” earlier in this
section.)

If you must install a booster seat in the front
seat, move the seat to therearmost position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.

Only place it in a front facing direction.
Always follow the booster seat manufac­turer’s instructions.

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 RESTRAINTS” 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.

LRS0454

Front passenger 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.

SSS0481

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
be illuminated 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.)

may or may not

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec­tion contains important information concerning
the following systems:

● Driver and passenger supplemental front­impact air bag (INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System)

● Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen­tal air bag

● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple­mental air bag

● 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.

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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.

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.

SSS0131

SSS0132

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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 with both feet on the
floor. The front air bags inflate with great
force. Even with the INFINITI advanced air
bag system, if you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of position
in anyway,you areatgreater riskofinjury or
death in a crash. You may also receive seri­ous or fatal injuries from the front air bag if

● 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 (pressure
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 that they
are injured when the supplemental front air
bag inflates.

you areup againstit whenitinflates. Always
sit back against the seatback and as far­away as practical from thesteering wheel or
instrument panel. Alwaysuse theseat belts.

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SSS0007

SSS0006

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.

SSS0008

SSS0009

SSS0099

SSS0100

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● Even withthe INFINITIAdvanced AirBag Sys­tem, never install a rear-facing child re­straint in thefront seat. Aninflating front air
bag could seriously injure or kill your child.
See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this sec­tion for details.

SSS0059A

Do not lean against doors or windows.

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SSS0188A

SSS0140

SSS0162

SSS0159

WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags:

● The side air bags and curtain air bags ordi­narily will not inflatein the eventof a frontal
impact, rear impact, rollover or lower sever­ity side collision. Always wear your seat
belts to help reduce the risk or severity of
injury in various kinds of accidents.

● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain
air bags are most effective when you are
sitting wellback andupright inthe seatwith
both feet on the floor. 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 sitting in the
front seats or rear outboard seats to extend
their hand out of the windowor lean against
the door. Some examples of dangerous
riding positions are shown in the previous
illustrations.

● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold
onto the seatback of the front seat. If the
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 side air bag
inflation.

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1. Crash zone sensor

2. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod­ules

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag modules

4. Occupant classification system control
unit

5. Occupant classification sensor (pressure
sensor)

6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags

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SSS0480

7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags inflators

8. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

9. Satellite sensors

10. Seat belt pretensioners

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.

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 inflators. The system monitors informa­tion from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag
Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle switches,
occupant classification sensor (pressure sen­sor) and passenger seat belt tension sensor.
Inflator operation is based on the severity of a
collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For
the front passenger, it additionally monitors the
weight of an occupant or object on the seat and
seat belt tension. Based on information from
the sensors, 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 weight detected
on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is
used. 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 front air bag module
during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a colli­sion.

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The frontairbagsoperate onlywhentheignition
switch is in the ON position.

After pushing theignition switchto theON posi­tion, thesupplementalair bagwarninglight illu­minates. Thesupplementalairbag warninglight
will turnoffafterabout7seconds ifthesystemis
operational.

Status light :

The front passenger air bag status light
is located on the overhead console. The light
operates as follows:

● Unoccupied passenger seat: The
is 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
cate that the front passenger air bag is OFF

SSS0481

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.

and will not inflate in a crash.

● Occupied passenger seat and the passenger
meets the conditions outlined in this sec­tion: The
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,
such as children, by requiring the air bag to be

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light

light illuminates to indi-

light is OFF to indicate that

automatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are
used to meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classification
sensor (pressure sensor). It is in the bottom of
the front passenger seat cushion and is de­signed to detect an occupant and objects on the
seat by weight. It works together with seat belt
sensors described later. 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, its weight and
the child’s weight can be detected and cause
the air bag to turn OFF. The occupant classifi­cation sensor operation can vary depending on
the front passenger seat belt sensors.

The front passenger seat belt sensors are de­signed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and
the amount of tension on the seat belt, such as
when it is in the Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) mode (child restraint mode). Based on the
weight on the seat detected by the occupant
classification sensor and the belt tension de­tected on the seat belt, the Advanced Air Bag
System determines whether the front passen­ger air bag should be automatically turned OFF
as required by the regulations.

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 takes his/her weight
off the seat cushion (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. In
addition, if the occupant improperly uses the
seat belt in the ALR mode, this could cause the
air bag to be turned OFF. Always be sure to be
seated and wearing the seat belt properly for
the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.

INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and chil­dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.
INFINITI also recommends that appropriate
child restraints and booster seats be properly
installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible,
the occupant classification sensor and seat belt
sensors are designed to operate as described
above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF
for specified child restraints as required by the
regulations. Failing to properly secure child
restrains and to use the ALR 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’s weight 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.

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 or not using the seat belt
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

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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 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. For example, if a large adult who is
sitting in the front passenger seat exits the
vehicle, the passenger air bag status light will
change from OFF to ON for a few seconds and
then to OFF. This is normal system operation
and does not indicate a malfunction.

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

WARNING

● 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.

● 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.

● 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 classificationsensor (pressure
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.

● Maintenance on andaround thefront airbag
system shouldbedoneby anINFINITIdealer.
Installation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an INFINITI dealer. The
Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS)wiring
should not bemodified 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.

1-44 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

SSS0521

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGS AND
ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE­IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
SYSTEMS

The side air bags are located in the outside of
the seatback 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-of­position occupants. However, all of the informa-

tion, cautions and warnings in this manual still
apply and must be followed. The side air bags

and curtain air bags 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

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45

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
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. Thesupplementalairbag warninglight
will turn off afterabout 7 seconds ifthe 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 curtainairbag system.Thisisto prevent
accidental inflation of the side air bag and
curtain air bag or damageto the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems.

● 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
bag systems.

● Tampering with the air bag system may re­sult in serious personal injury. For example,
do not change the front seats by placing
material near the seatbacks or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat cov­ers, around the side air bag.

● Work around and on the side air bag and
curtain air bag system should bedone 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 air bag or curtain 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 a 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 around and on the pretensioner sys­tem should be done by an INFINITI dealer.
Installation of electrical equipment should
also be done byan INFINITI dealer.Unautho­rized electrical test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the preten­sioner system.

● 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.

1-46 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

The pretensioner system activates in conjunc­tion with the front 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.

SSS0330

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental front­impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag systems are
placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustra­tion.

1

SRS air bag

s

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

2

SRS side-impact air bag

s

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

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47

SPA1097

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, dis­playing
tors the circuits of the supplemental front­impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag and seat belt
pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits
include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), satellite
sensors, occupant classification system, crash
zone sensor, front air bag modules, side air bag
modules, curtain air bag modules, pretension­ers and all related wiring.

in the instrument panel, moni-

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi­nates 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 air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:

● 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.

Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bag, 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 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.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain 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.

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.Theair bagmodulesandpre­tensioner system cannot be repaired.

1-48 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

● The front air bag,side air bag andcurtain air
bag systems and 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, pretensioner systems or 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.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49

2 Instruments and controls

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

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

Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5

Speedometer and odometer .....................2-6

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

Engine coolant temperature gauge............... 2-7

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

Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep........ 2-8

Compass (if so equipped) ..........................2-9

Zone variation change procedure ............... 2-10

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders..... 2-12

Checking bulbs ............................... 2-13

Warning lights ................................ 2-13

Indicator lights................................ 2-18

Audible reminders.............................2-20

Dot matrix liquid crystal display ................... 2-21

Indicators for operation........................2-22

Security systems .................................2-24

Vehicle security system ........................2-24

INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system .............2-25

Windshield wiper and washer switch............... 2-27

Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................2-28

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-28

Headlight and turn signal switch .................. 2-29

Xenon headlights .............................2-29

Headlight switch .............................. 2-29

Turn signal switch.............................2-33

Fog light switch ...............................2-33

Hazard warning flasher switch..................... 2-33

Horn ............................................ 2-34

Heated seats (rear seats) (if so equipped) ..........2-34

Climate controlled seats (front seats) .............. 2-35

Lane departure warning (LDW) switch (if so

equipped) .......................................2-36

SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ............... 2-37

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-37

Clock............................................2-38

Adjusting the time.............................2-38

Power outlet .....................................2-38

Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .....................2-39

Front .........................................2-39

Rear .........................................2-39

Storage .........................................2-40

Cup holders ..................................2-40

Sunglasses holder............................. 2-41

Glove box .................................... 2-41

Console box ..................................2-42

Coat hooks ................................... 2-43

Cargo net (if so equipped) .....................2-43

Windows ........................................2-43

Power windows ...............................2-43

Moonroof (if so equipped) ........................2-46

Automatic moonroof ...........................2-46

Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped) .........2-47

Rear sunshade (if so equipped)....................2-47

Interior lights ....................................2-48

Map lights....................................2-49

Personal lights................................2-49

Interior light control switch ....................2-49

Vanity mirror lights...............................2-50

Trunk light....................................... 2-50

HomeLinkT universal transceiver....................2-51

Programming HomeLinkT .......................2-51

Programming HomeLinkT for Canadian

customers .................................... 2-53

Operating the HomeLinkT universal

transceiver ................................... 2-53

Programming trouble-diagnosis................. 2-53

Clearing the programmed information...........2-54

Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button ..... 2-54

If your vehicle is stolen ........................2-54

COCKPIT

1. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-32)

2. Outside mirror remote control switch

(P. 3-23)

3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)

2-2 Instruments and controls

4. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-37)

5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P. 2-29)

6.

Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)

SIC3601

— ENTER switch (if so equipped) (P. 4-8,
P. 4-60)
— For audio system (P. 4-60)
— For phone system (P. 4-76, P. 4-87,
P. 4-97)
— For voice recognition system (if so

equipped) (P. 4-111, P. 4-135)

7. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-27)

8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right

side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-20)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-22)
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-14)

9. Hood release handle (P. 3-16)

10. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-17)

11. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if
so equipped) (P. 2-36, P. 5-14)

12. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-8)

13. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch

(P. 3-21)

14. Steering wheel

— Horn (P. 2-34)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)

15. Automatic Transmission (AT) selector

lever (P. 5-10)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-31)

2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)

3. Center ventilator (P. 4-31)

4. Security indicator light (P. 2-26)

5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)

6. Automatic climate control system
(P. 4-32)

SIC3551

7. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting but­tons (P. 4-9)
— Phone system (P. 4-76, P. 4-87)
— Audio system (P. 4-37)

8. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-34)

9. Fuse box cover (P. 8-23)

10. Parking brake

— Operation (P. 5-13)
— Parking (P. 5-45)

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

12. Clock (P. 2-38)

13. Climate controlled seat switch (if so

equipped) (P. 2-35)

14. Snow mode switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-37)

15. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-47)

16. Rear control cancel switch (if so

equipped) (P. 2-47) or Climate con­trolled seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)

17. Climate controlled seat switch (if so

equipped) (P. 2-35)

18. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P. 2-39)

Instruments and controls 2-3

19. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped)
(P. 4-37)

20. Audio system (P. 4-37)

21. Glove box lid release button (P. 2-41)

22. Trunk release power cancel switch

(P. 3-18)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

2-4 Instruments and controls

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge*

2. Tachometer*

3. Warning/Indicator lights

4. Speedometer*

5. Fuel gauge*

*: The needle indicators in the meters and

gauges may move slightly after the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCKposition. This is
not a malfunction.

SIC3605

6. Meter illumination control knob

7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display

8. Odometer/twin trip odometer

9. TRIP/RESET knob for twin trip odometer

Instruments and controls 2-5

SIC3606 SIC3607

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer

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

Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer
displayed 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.

1

and twin trip odometer

s

s

2

are

2-6 Instruments and controls

Changing the display :

3

Pushing the TRIP/RESET knob
right of the combination meter panel changes
the display as follows:

TRIP A → TRIP B → TRIP A

Resetting the trip odometer :

Pushing the TRIP/RESET switch
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.

Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. (See “HOW TO
USE STATUS BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, cli­mate, audio, phone and voice recognition sys­tems” section.)

at the bottom

s

3

s

for more

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.

s

1

.

CAUTION

SIC3608 SIC3609

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem­perature.

The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge needle points
within the zone

The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.

1

shown in the illustration.

s

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.

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 LOCK position.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers
“E” (Empty).

The low fuel warning
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the gauge

1

appears when

s

Instruments and controls 2-7

reaches “E”. 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.

2-8 Instruments and controls

SIC3610

METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND
NEEDLE SWEEP

The ring illumination surrounding meters and
gauges illuminates when the driver’s door is
closed after getting into the vehicle with the
Intelligent Key carried in.

When the engine is started, the indicator
needles will sweep in the speedometer and
tachometer and the ring illumination will be
brightened gradually.

Meter illumination control knob

The meter illumination control knob
ates when the headlight switch is in the AUTO
(not lighting) or OFF position with the ignition
switch in the ON position.

s

1

oper-

To adjust the brightness of the meters, push the
control knob several times until the desired
brightness is achieved.

To turn the ring illumination and needle sweep
on and off, push the control knob and hold it for
1 second.

COMPASS (if so equipped)

SIC3181

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the compass display
the direction of the vehicle’s heading.

B

will indicate

s

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
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

A

while the ignition switch is

s

Instruments and controls 2-9

Zone map

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.

NOTE:

Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.

3. Push the switch repeatedly until

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.

SIC0611B

2-10 Instruments and controls

● The compass may not indicate the correct
compass point in tunnels or while driving up
or down a steep hill. (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.

Instruments and controls 2-11

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(AWD models)*

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn­ing light

Automatic Transmission (AT) check
warning light

Brake warning light

Charge warning light Seat belt warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Door open warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Slip indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys­tem warning light (orange)*

Intelligent Key system warning light Cruise main switch indicator light

Lane departure warning light (or­ange)*

Low fuel warning light Front passenger air bag status light

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

Low washer fluid warning light Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-

Preview Function warning light
(orange)*

Rear Active Steer warning light* Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON

indicator light*
Automatic Transmission (AT) position

indicator light

(green)

*: if so equipped

Cruise set switch indicator light

tem MAIN switch indicator light
(green)*

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys­tem set switch indicator light*

indicator light (green)*

Small light indicator lights

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light

2-12 Instruments and controls

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:

, or , , ,
, , , ,

The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (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.

WARNING LIGHTS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light (AWD models)

The 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 illumi-

nated 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 light blinks while
driving:

– blinks rapidly (about twice a second):

Pull offthe road inasafearea,andidlethe
engine. The driving mode will change to
2WD 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 (AT)
check warning light

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.

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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
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 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

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(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.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors are
not closed securely while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.

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.

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 system
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.

See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Pre­driving checks and adjustments” section.

Lane departure warning light
(orange; if so equipped)

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light will come on in orange, turn
green, and then turn off. This indicates that the
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Depar­ture Prevention (LDP) systems are operational.

While the LDW and/or LDP system is on, the
light will blink in orange and a warning chime
will sound if the vehicle is traveling close to
either the left or the right of a traveling lane
with detectable lane markers.

If the light comes on in orange and remains on,
it may indicate that the LDW and LDP systems

are not functioning properly. Have the systems
checked by an INFINITI dealer.

See “LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)/ PRE­VENTION (LDP) SYSTEMS” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.

Low fuel warning light

This light comes on when the fuel in the tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches “E”
(Empty).

There will bea small reserveof fuelremaining in
the tankwhenthe fuelgaugeneedlereaches “E”
(Empty).

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.

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Low tire pressure warning :

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate. If
you select the tire pressure information in the
display, the LOW PRESSURE information will be
displayed. The tire pressure for each tire will
also be displayed.

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. For the tire pressure
information display, see “HOW TO USE INFO
BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.

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 all
four tires. Adjustthe tirepressure tothe rec­ommended COLD tirepressure shownon the
Tire and Loading Information label to turn
the lowtirepressurewarning lightOFF.Ifthe
light stays on after adjusting the tire pres­sure anddriving over16MPH (25km/h), have
the system checked by an INFINITI dealer. 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, tire pressure will not beindicated,
the TPMS will not function and the low tire
pressure warninglight willflash forapproxi­mately 1 minute. The light will remain on
after 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.

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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 sure to correctlyinstall the specified size
of tires to the four wheels.

Low washer fluid warning
light

This light comes on 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.

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.

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.

Rear Active Steer 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 Rear Active Steer portion of the steer­ing system. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI dealer.

For further information about the Rear Active
Steer system, see “REAR ACTIVE STEER SYS­TEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

If a malfunction occurs in the system, the Rear
Active Steer function will cease but driving can
be continued.

If the light comes on while you are driving, con­tact an INFINITI dealer for repair.

Seat belt warning light

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.

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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 system (air bag system) and/or the
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 and/or pretensioner sys­tems will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon
as possible.

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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.

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 (AT)
position indicator light

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.)

Cruise main switch indicator
light (green)

The light comes on when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light goes out when
the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise control main switch indicator light comes
on, the cruise control system is operational.

Cruise set switch indicator
light

The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the
light blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate the cruise control system is not func­tioning properly. Have the system checked by
an INFINITI dealer.

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.

Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system MAIN switch
indicator light (green; if so
equipped)

The light comes on when the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system MAIN switch is pushed.
The light goes out when the MAIN switch is
pushed again. While the MAIN switch indicator
light comes on, the ICC system is operational.

Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light
(green; if so equipped)

The light comes on in green when the Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system is turned on.
The light turns off when the system is turned
off.

NOTE:

This light is common with the lane departure
warning light (orange). (See “Lane departure
warning light” earlier in this section.)

For more details, see “LANE DEPARTURE WARN­ING (LDW)/ PREVENTION (LDP) SYSTEMS” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.

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
FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section.)

light should

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).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

light should turn off after

light does

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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.

Slip indicator light

This light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting
the driver to the fact that the road surface is
slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits.

Small light indicator light

The light comes on when the front park, side
marker, tail and license plate lights are on.

Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights

The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.

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Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light

The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
When the VDC off indicator light and slip indi­cator light come on with the VDC system turned
on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the
VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC system may not be function­ing properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the VDC 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 or LOCK position with the Intelligent
Key left in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure
the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK
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 is

pushed to the ACC position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the

vehicle.

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.

Seat belt warning chime

The chime will sound for about 6 seconds
unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fas­tened.

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.

or

DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

Lane departure warning chime (if so
equipped)

When the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) or
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system is on,
the chime sounds if the vehicle is traveling
close to either the left or the right of a traveling
lane with detectable lane markers.

See “LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)/ PRE­VENTION (LDP) SYSTEMS” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for more details.

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The dot matrix liquid crystal display
located under the tachometer, and it displays
the Automatic Transmission (AT) position indi­cator, the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(if so equipped) information and the Intelligent
Key operation information.

For detailed information about each system, see
the following sections:

● Automatic Transmission (AT)
– “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AU-

DIBLE REMINDERS” earlier in this section.

– “DRIVING THE VEHICLE” in the “5. Start-

ing and driving” section.

s

1

● Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
– “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC)

SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.

● Intelligent Key system
– “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec­tion.

– “PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH” in the

“5. Starting and driving” section.

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SIC2765

INDICATORS FOR OPERATION

1. Engine start operation indicator

(ignition switch in the LOCK or ACC
position)

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. Engine start operation indicator

(ignition switch in the ON position)

This indicator appears when the ignition switch
is in the ON position with the selector lever in
the P (Park) position.

This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed.

3. 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 ignition
switch while lightly turning the steering wheel
right and left.

4. 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.)

5. Intelligent Key removal indicator

This indicator appears when the driver’s door is
opened with the ignition switch in the 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.

6. NO KEY warning

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.

When all the doors are closed, an outside chime
and inside warning chime will also sound.

See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Pre­driving checks and adjustments” section.

7. SHIFT “P” warning

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. Pre-

driving checks and adjustments” section.

8. “LOCK” warning

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 LOCK posi­tion, perform the following procedure:

SHIFT “P” warning → (Move the selector lever
to “P”) → LOCK warning → (Push the ignition
switch → ignition switch position is turned to
ON) → LOCK warning → (Push the ignition
switch → ignition switch position is turned to
LOCK)

9. NO KEY ID indicator

This indicator appears when the ignition switch
is pushed and the Intelligent Key cannot be
recognized by the system with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position.

If this indicator appears, you cannot start the
engine. Check for the following causes and
perform remedies:

● The battery of the Intelligent Key carried with
you is discharged completely. Replace the
battery with a new one.

● The Intelligent Key carried with you is not
registered to the system. Use the registered
Intelligent Key.

● You do not have an Intelligent Key with you.
Carry an Intelligent Key with you.

10. Intelligent Key battery discharge

indicator

This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.

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SECURITY SYSTEMS

If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. (See “BATTERY REPLACEMENT”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec­tion.)

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Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:

● Vehicle security system

● INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System

The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

The vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the
doors, hood, or trunk lid when the system is
armed. It is not, however, a motion detection
type system that activates when a vehicle is
moved or when a vibration occurs.

The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior
or exterior vehicle components in all situations.
Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key(s)
in the vehicle, and always lock it when unat­tended. Be aware of your surroundings, and
park in secure, well-lit areas whenever pos­sible.

Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification mark­ers, and tracking systems, are available at auto
supply stores and specialty shops. Your INFINITI
dealer may also offer such equipment. Check
with your insurance company to see if you may
be eligible for discounts for various theft pro­tection features.

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SIC2766

How to arm the vehicle security
system

1. Close all windows.

The system can be armed even if the windows
are open.

2. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.

3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the ve­hicle.

4. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, power door lock switch or me­chanical key.

5. Confirm that the security indicator light

A

comes on. The security indicator light

s

stays on for about 30 seconds. The ve­hicle security system is now pre-armed.
After about 30 seconds the vehicle secu­rity system automatically shifts into the
armed phase. The security light begins to
flash once every approximately 3 sec­onds. If, during this 30-second pre-arm
time period, the door is unlocked, or the
ignition switch is pushed to ACC or ON,
the system will not arm.

Even when the driver and/or passengers are in
the vehicle, the system will activate with all
doors, hood, and trunk lid locked with the igni­tion switch in the LOCK position. When pushing
the ignitionswitchtotheACCor ONposition,the
system will be released.

Vehicle security system activation

The vehicle security system will give the follow­ing alarm:

● The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.

● The alarm automatically turns off after ap­proximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again.

The alarm is activated by:

● Unlocking the door or opening the trunk lid
without using the button on the Intelligent
Key, the door handle request switch or the
mechanical key. (Even if the door is opened
by releasing the door inside lock knob, the
alarm will activate.)

● Opening the hood.

How to stop an activated alarm

The alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the unlock button
ligent Key, the door handle request switch or
using the mechanical key. The alarm will not
stop if the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC
or ON position.

If the system does not operate as described
above, have it checked by an INFINITI dealer.

on the Intel-

INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Intelligent Key.

Statement related to section 15 of FCC rules for
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System (CONT
ASSY - CARD SLOT)

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera­tion is subject to the following two conditions;

(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer­ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter­ference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY
APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOIDTHE USER’S AUTHOR­ITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

SIC2766

Security indicator light

The security indicator light indicates the status
of the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.

The light
in the ACC or LOCK position. This function
indicates that the security systems equipped on
the vehicle are operational.

If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.

A

blinks when the ignition switch is

s

If thelightstillremainsonand/ortheengine will
not start, see an INFINITI dealer for INFINITI Ve­hicle Immobilizer System service as soon as
possible. Please bring all registered Intelligent
Keys that you have when visiting an INFINITI
dealer for service.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solution
may freeze onthe windshieldand obscureyour
vision which may lead to an accident. Warm
windshield with the defroster before you wash
the windshield.

CAUTION

● Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than 30 seconds.

● Do not operate the washer if the reservoir
tank is empty.

● Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank
with washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol based
washer fluid concentrates may permanently
stain thegrille ifspilledwhile fillingthewin­dow washer reservoir tank.

● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with wa­ter to the manufacturer’s recommended lev­els before pouring the fluid into the window
washer reservoir tank. Do not use the win­dow washerreservoir tank tomix thewasher
fluid concentrate and water.

SIC2821

The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:

1

INT (intermittent) — See “RAIN-SENSING

s

AUTO WIPER SYSTEM” later in this sec­tion.

2

LO (low) — continuous low speed opera-

s

tion

3

HI (high) — continuous high speed opera-

s

tion

4

Push the lever up
operation of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.

to have one sweep

s

5

to operate the

s

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To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system off,
push up the lever to the OFF position, or pull
down the lever to the LO or HI position.

CAUTION

Do nottouch the rainsensor and aroundit when
the wiper switch is in the INT position and the
ignition switchisintheONposition.Thewipers
may operate unexpectedly and cause an injury
or wiper damage.

REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH

SIC3553 SIC2767B

RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYSTEM

The rain-sensing auto wiper system can auto­matically turn on the wipers and adjust the
wiper speed depending on the rainfall and the
vehicle speed by using the rain sensor located
on the upper part of the windshield.

To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system, push
the lever down to the INT (intermittent) position

1

. The wiper will sweep once while the ignition

s

switch is in the ON position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted

by turning the knob toward the front
or toward the rear

● High — High sensitive operation

● Low — Low sensitive operation

s

3

(Low).

s

2

(High)

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● The rain-sensing auto wipers are intended
for use during rain. If the switch is left in the
INT position, the wipers may operate unex­pectedly when dirt, fingerprints, oil film or
insects are stuck on or around the sensor.
The wipers may also operate when exhaust
gas or moisture affect the rain sensor.

● The rain-sensing auto wipers may not oper­ate if rain does not hit the rain sensor even
if it is raining.

To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors (if so equipped with defroster),
start the engine and push the switch on. The
indicator light
again to turn the defroster off.

It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.

1

will come on. Push the switch

s

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear win­dow, be careful not to scratch or damage the
rear window defroster.

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

XENON HEADLIGHTS

WARNING

HIGH VOLTAGE

● When xenonheadlightsareon, theyproduce
a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock,
never attempt to modify or disassemble. Al­ways have your xenon headlights replaced
at an INFINITI dealer.

● Xenon headlights provide considerably
more light than conventional headlights. If
they are not correctly aimed, they might
temporarily blind an oncoming driver or the
driver aheadof youand causea seriousacci­dent. If headlights are not aimed correctly,
immediately take your vehicle to an INFINITI
dealer and have the headlights adjusted
correctly.

When the xenon headlight is initially turned on,
its brightness or color varies slightly. However,
the color and brightness will soon stabilize.

● The lifeofxenonheadlightswillbeshortened
by frequent on-off operation. It is generally
desirable not to turn off the headlights for
short intervals (for example, when the ve­hicle stops at a traffic signal). Even whenthe

daytime running lights are active (Canada
only), the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon headlights is
not reduced.

● If the xenon headlight bulb is close to burn­ing out, the brightness will drastically de­crease, the light will start blinking, or the
color of the light will become reddish. If one
or moreofthe abovesignsappear,contact an
INFINITI dealer.

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting

1

Turn the switch to the position:

s

The front park, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights will come on.

2

Turn the switch to the position:

s

Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.

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SIC2411

SIC2412 SAA0642A

Autolight system

The autolight system allows the headlights to
be set so they turn on and off automatically.

To set the autolight system:

1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position

2. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion.

3. The autolight system automatically turns

the headlights on and off.

To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,

1

.

s

,or position.

The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.

If the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights re­main on for 5 minutes.

Automatic headlights off delay :

You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
LOCK and open any door then close all the
doors.

You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180
seconds.

For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Comfort & Conv. settings” in the “4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” section.

Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo
sensor
panel. The photo sensor controls the autolight;
if it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as ifit is
dark and the headlights will illuminate.

A

located on the top of the instrument

s

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SIC2413

Headlight beam select

1

To select the low beam, put the lever in

s

the neutral position as shown.

2

To select the high beam, push the lever

s

forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.

3

Pulling the lever toward you will flash the

s

headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.

Battery saver system

● When the headlight switch is in the or

position while the ignition switch is in

the ON position, the lights will automatically

turn off 5 minutes after the ignition switch
has been pushed to the LOCK position.

● When the headlight switch remains in the
or position after the lights

automatically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.

CAUTION

● When youturnon theheadlightswitchagain
after the lights automatically turn off, the
lights will notturn offautomatically. Besure
to turn the light switch to the OFF position
when you leave the vehicle for extended pe­riods of time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged.

● Never leave the light switch on when the
engine isnotrunningforextendedperiodsof
time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.

Daytime running light system
(Canada only)

The daytime running lights automatically illumi­nate when the engine is started with the park­ing brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the

position. Turn the

headlight switch to the
illumination when driving at night.

If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illumi­nate once the parking brake is released. The
daytime running lights will remain on until the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.

position for full

WARNING

When the daytime running light system is ac­tive, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an accident injur­ing yourself and others.

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
(if so equipped)

The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) will
automatically adjust the headlights (low beam)
toward the turning direction to improve the
driver’s view. When the headlight switch is ON
and the driver operates the steering wheel in a
turn, the AFS system will be activated.

The AFS will operate:

● when the headlight switch is ON.

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● when the selector lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).

● when the vehicle is driven at above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) for the left-side headlight. Note
that the right-side low beam headlight will
swivel but the left side will not swivel when
the vehicle is at a stop and the steering
wheel is turned. The vehicle must attain a
speed above 16 MPH (25 km/h) before AFS
activates the left-side headlight.

SIC2645 SIC3554

To turn the AFS off, push the OFF side of the AFS
switch. (The AFS OFF indicator light will illumi­nate.) Push the ON side of the switch to turn the
system on again.

AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number of
occupants in the vehicle, the load the vehicle is
carrying and the road conditions.

If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after the
ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position, this may indicate that the AFS is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by an INFINITI dealer. When the engine is
started, the headlights will vibrate to check the
system condition. This is not a malfunction.

Instrument brightness control

The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the AUTO (when
lighting),
ignition switch in the ON position.

Turn the control to the darkening direction
or the brightening direction
brightness of instrument panel lights.

When the control is turned to the upper end, the
light intensity will be at maximum. When the
control is turned to the lower end, the light will
be turned off.

or position with the

2

to adjust the

s

s

1

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