Infiniti M45 Owner's 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 thevehicle evokes in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI — from the way itlooks anddrives to thehigh 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. Alwayscarry it withyou whenyou take your vehicle to an INFINITI dealer. The Warranty Information Booklet contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle,the requirements tokeep the warranties in effectas well asthe INFINITI Roadside Assistance program.

Additionally, a separate Customer Care and Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.

INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying ownership experience for as long as you own your car. Should you have any questions regarding your INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please contact our Consumer Affairs department at: In U.S. 1-800-662-6200. In Canada 1-800-361-4792.

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 SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe andcomfortable trip foryou and your passengers!

O NEVER drive under the influence of al-

cohol or drugs.

O ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and

never drive too fast for conditions.

O ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-

priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.

O ALWAYS provide information about the

proper use of vehiclesafety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

O ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for

important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should notbe modified. 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 information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard thatcould causedeath or seriouspersonal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

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If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration,it meansthe arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

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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 productsof component wear contain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,the procedures must be followed carefully.

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Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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Exterior front .................................................... 0-2

Exterior rear ..................................................... 0-3

Passenger compartment ................................... 0-4

Cockpit............................................................. 0-6

Instrument panel ............................................. 0-7

Meters and gauges........................................... 0-8

Engine compartment......................................... 0-9

VK45DE engine ........................................... 0-9

VQ35DE engine ......................................... 0-10

EXTERIOR FRONT

6. Recovery hook (P.6-17)

7. Fog lights (P.2-31)

8. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-35, P.9-9) — Flat tire (P.6-2)

9. Outside mirrors (P.3-25)

10. Doors

— Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-5) — Intelligent Key (P.3-8)

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1. Hood (Page 3-18)

2. Headlight and turn signal switch — Operation (P.2-26) — Bulb replacement (P.8-32) — Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

(if so equipped) (P.2-29)

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3. Windshield wiper and washer switch — Operation (P.2-25) — Blade replacement (P.8-23)

4. Sunroof (P.2-46)

5. Power windows (P.2-44)

EXTERIOR REAR

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1. High-mounted stop light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-31)

2. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-26)

3. Rear combination light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-31)

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

5. Trunk lid (P.3-18)

6. Child safety locks (P.3-7)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Rear sunshade (if so equipped) (P.2-48)

2. Top tether strap anchors (P.1-26)

3. Interior lights (P.2-49)

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4. Flip-down screen (if so equipped) (P.4-47)

5. Seat belts (P.1-8)

6. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (P.1-36)

7. Seats (P.1-2)

8. Power windows (P.2-44)

9. Sun visors (P.3-23)

10. Sunroof (P.2-46)

11. Sunglasses holder (P.2-41)

12. Front passenger air bag and status light (P.1-44)

13. Automatic anti-glare mirror, HomeLink P.2-51)

14. Trunk pass-through (P.1-7)/Rear armrest (P.1-7)

15. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-24)

16. Rear seat controls (if so equipped) — Rear power seat adjust switch

(P.1-4)

— Heated seat ON/OFF switch

(P.2-33)

— Automatic return ON/CANCEL

switch (P.1-5)

— Rear sunshade control switch

(P.2-48)

17. Rear passenger control switches (if so equipped) — For temperature (P.4-29)

(if so equipped) (P.3-24,

— For audio (P.4-44)

18. Rear cup holders (P.2-39)

19. Supplemental side air bags (P.1-36)

20. Front console (P.2-42)/Front armrest (P.1-7)

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

22. Front seat controls (if so equipped) — Climate controlled seat adjusting

knob (P.2-34)

— Rear sunshade control switch

(P.2-48)

— Rear passenger controls

ON/CANCEL switch (P.2-48)

— SNOW MODE ON/OFF switch

(P.2-36)

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COCKPIT

1. Instrument brightness control switch

(P.2-30)

2. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-25)

3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

switch (if so equipped) (P.2-29)

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4. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-36)

5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-26)

6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Left

side) — ENTER switch (P.4-6, P.4-42) — BACK switch (P.4-43) — TALK switch (P.4-66)/Phone switch

(P.4-58) — Volume control switches (P.4-43) — Source select switch (P.4-43)

7. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-25)

8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-18) — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

switches (if so equipped) (P.5-20)

9. Hood release handle (P.3-18)

10. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)

11. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch

(if so equipped) (P.2-35)

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

13. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel

switch (P.3-22)

14. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-32) — Driver supplemental air bag

(P.1-36)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P.4-23)

2. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)

3. Center ventilator (P.4-23)

4. Security indicator light (P.2-24)

5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-32)

6. Automatic climate control system (P.4-25)

7. Center multi-function control panel

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— Navigation system (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting but-

tons (P.4-7) — Phone system (P.4-59) — Audio system (P.4-30)

8. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-36)

9. Fuse box cover (P.8-28)

10. Parking brake pedal

— Parking (P.5-44) — Maintenance (P.8-25)

11. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-7)

12. Clock (P.2-37)

13. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays

(P.2-38)

14. Audio system (P.4-30)

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

16. Bluetooth

module (P.4-59)/DVD drive for navigation system (if so equipped) (P.4-46)

17. Trunk release power cancel switch

(P.3-19)

in-vehicle phone

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METERS AND GAUGES

9. TRIP/RESET knob for twin trip odometer (P.2-5)

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

2. Tachometer (P.2-5)

3. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11)

4. Speedometer (P.2-5)

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5. Fuel gauge (P.2-6)

6. Meter illumination control knob (P.2-7)

7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-20)

8. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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

9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-13)

10. Air cleaner (P.8-22) * Shown with the engine compartment ac-

cess 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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VK45DE ENGINE*

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26)

2. Battery (P.8-18)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-14)

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-17)

5. Window washer fluid reservoir

(P.8-18)

6. Coolant reservoir (P.8-11)

7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-17)

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

9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-13)

10. Air cleaner (P.8-22) * Shown with the engine compartment ac-

cess panels removed. For removal and replacement instructions, see “Engine compartment check locations” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

VQ35DE ENGINE*

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26)

2. Battery (P.8-18)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-14)

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4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-17)

5. Window washer fluid reservoir

(P.8-18)

6. Coolant reservoir (P.8-11)

7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-17)

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

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

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

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

Head restraint ............................................. 1-5

Armrest....................................................... 1-7

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

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

Child safety............................................... 1-11

Pregnant women ....................................... 1-12

Injured persons ........................................ 1-12

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

equipped) ................................................. 1-12

Three-point type seat belt ......................... 1-13

Seat belt extenders................................... 1-16

Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-16

Child restraints............................................... 1-17

Precautions on child restraints.................. 1-17

Child restraint installation on rear seat

center or outboard positions ..................... 1-19

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) system....................................... 1-24

Top tether strap child restraint ................. 1-26

Child restraint installation on front

passenger seat ......................................... 1-27

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

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

Booster seat installation on rear seat

center or outboard positions ..................... 1-33

Booster seat installation on front

passenger seat ......................................... 1-35

Supplemental restraint system ....................... 1-36

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system ...................................................... 1-36

INFINITI advanced air bag system (front

seats)........................................................ 1-42

Supplemental side air bag and curtain

side-impact air bag system ....................... 1-47

Pre-tensioner seat belt system (front

seats)........................................................ 1-49

Supplemental air bag warning labels........ 1-50

Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-50

Repair and replacement procedure............ 1-51

SEATS

WARNING

O Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

O For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

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FRONT SEATS Front power seat adjustment

WARNING

O 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.

O Do not leave children unattended inside

the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

Operating tips:

O The seat motor has an auto-reset over-

load protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

O Do not operate the power seat for a

long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments”

section for automatic drive positioner operation.

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Forward and backward:

forward.

forward or back-

backward

Moving the switch ward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

Reclining:

Move the recline switch until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions

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on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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Seat lifter:

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the height and angle of the seat.

For the front passenger’s seat, only the angle of the seat can be adjusted.

Lumbar support (driver’s seat):

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push the

front adjust the seat lumbar area.

or back

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end of the switch to

REAR SEATS Rear power seat adjustment (if so

equipped)

Forward and backward:

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

or back

end of the

HEAD RESTRAINT

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.

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Entry/exit assist (automatic return):

Pushing the ON side cated on 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 will deactivate the automatic return function.

of the switch lo-

of the switch

Adjustment

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob

the head restraint down. To adjust the head restraint angle

push it in the direction required (front seat head restraints).

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and push

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

Active head restraint (front seats)

WARNING

O Always adjust the head restraints prop-

erly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint.

O Active head restraints are designed to

supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can

prevent all injuries in any accident.

O Do not attach anything to the head re-

straint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function.

The active head restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries.

Active head restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.

Active head restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the active head restraints as described in the previous section.

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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.

up and slide the driver’sor

Rear armrest

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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Trunk pass-through

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

To access the trunk, pull down the rear center armrest and pull out the trunk passthrough lid

To lock the lid, use the mechanical key and turn it to the LOCK position turn the mechanical key to the UNLOCK position see “Keys (Intelligent Key)” in

. To unlock,

. For the mechanical key usage,

SEAT BELTS

the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.

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

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, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. INFINITI strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING

O Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

O The seat belt should be properly ad-

justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase

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the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

O Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

O Position the lap belt as low and snug

as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.

O Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely

fastened to the proper buckle.

O Do not wear the seat belt inside out or

twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

O Do not allow more than one person to

use the same seat belt.

O Never carry more people in the vehicle

than there are seat belts.

O If the seat belt warning light glows

continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.

O Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has

activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See an INFINITI dealer.

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O Removal and installation of the pre-

tensioner seat belt system components should be done by an INFINITI dealer.

O All seat belt assemblies, including re-

tractors 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

Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

O All child restraints and attaching hard-

ware 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.

operate properly.

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CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child.

There are three basic types of child restraint systems:

O Rear facing child restraint O Front facing child restraint O 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.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.

All 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 that all pre-teens and 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

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

Small children

Children that are over one year old and weight between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 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 instruc-

tions 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 feet 9 inches (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (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 a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN

INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist, and place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

INFINITI recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

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PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS (front seats) (if so equipped)

The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat belt to help restrain front seat occupants under emergency braking. This can help reduce the risk of injury when a collision occurs.

Pre-crash seat belts will not be activated when:

O the brake pedal is not depressed O the seat belt is not fastened O the selector lever is in the reverse po-

sition

O the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15

km/h)

Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit upright and well back.

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

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WARNING

O Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

O Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

O For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly.

Front seat

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Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks.

O The retractor is designed to lock

during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat.

O If the seat belt cannot be pulled from

its fully retracted position, firmly pull

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Rear seat

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the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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.

3. Position the lap belt portion low and

Front seat

snug on the hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Make sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger and rear seat belts have a locking mechanism for child restraint installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode or child restraint mode.

When the automatic locking mechanism is

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Rear seat

activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the emergency locking mode. For additional information, see “Child restraints” later in this section.

The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag

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To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows:

O grasp the shoulder belt and pull for-

ward 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 belt operation, see an INFINITI dealer.

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Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.

Checking seat belt operation

Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement by two separate methods:

O when the belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor.

O when the vehicle slows down rapidly.

Center of rear seat

Selecting correct set of seat belts:

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

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. The center seat

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.

WARNING

O After adjustment, release the adjust-

ment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.

O The shoulder belt anchor height should

be adjusted to the position best 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.

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To adjust, push the button 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 button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and

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, and then

may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See an INFINITI dealer for assistance if the extender is required.

WARNING

O Only INFINITI belt extenders, made by

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

O 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.

O Never use seat belt extenders to install

child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbings, apply

a mild soap solution or any non-caustic solution recommended for gently cleaning cloth upholstery or carpets.

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