Infiniti M45 Owner's Manual

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FOREWORD

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

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

To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s Manual immediately. It explains all of the features, controls and performance characteristics of your INFINITI; it also provides important instructions and safety information.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet is included in your Owner’s literature portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Always carry it with you when you take your vehicle to an INFINITI dealer. TheWarranty InformationBooklet contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance program.

Additionally, a separate Customer Care and Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with yourvehicle, as wellas clarify yourrights 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 SAFETYINFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

● NEVER driveunder the influenceof alcoholor 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 belts and 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 not bemodified. 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 thismodel. 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

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 injuryor damageto yourvehicle. 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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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............................... 0-10

Engine compartment...............................0-11

VK45DE engine*................................0-11

VQ35HR engine* .............................. 0-12

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (Page 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. 3-17)

2. Headlight and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P. 2-29) — Bulb replacement (P. 8-30) — Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)

4. Moonroof (P. 2-46)

5. Power windows (P. 2-43)

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. 8-34, P. 9-9) — Flat tire (P. 6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P. 2-15, P. 5-3)

10. Outside mirrors (P. 3-24)

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) — Rain-sensing auto wiper system (P. 2-28) — Blade replacement (P. 8-23) — Window washer fluid (P. 8-17)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Trunk — Trunk lid (P. 3-17) — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)

2. High-mounted stop light

— Bulb replacement (P. 8-30)

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

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6. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-22)

7. Back-up lights

— Bulb replacement (P. 8-30)

8. Rear combination lights — Bulb replacement (P. 8-30)

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

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4. Satellite radio antenna (if so equipped) (P. 4-35)

5. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P. 3-20) — Fuel recommendation (P. 9-4)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Rear sunshade (if so equipped) (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. 4-62) — Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) drive (P. 4-61) — Headphones (P. 4-63) — DVD remote controller (P. 4-64)

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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. 3-26)

7. Sun visors (P. 3-22)

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

9. Moonroof switch (P. 2-46)

10. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-41)

11. Inside rearview mirror (P. 3-23)

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

12. Trunk pass-through/Rear armrest

(P. 1-7)

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. 4-33) — For audio system (P. 4-59)

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

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16. Console box — Power outlet (P. 2-38) — Auxiliary input jacks (P. 4-60) — DVD drive (if so equipped) (P. 4-61) — iPod姞 connection (if so equipped) (P. 4-47)

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. 3-24)

3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

switch (P. 2-31)

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

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

Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)

— ENTER switch (if so equipped) (P. 4-6, P. 4-57) — For audio system (P. 4-57) — For phone system (P. 4-73, P. 4-84) — For voice recognition system (if so equipped) (P. 4-99)

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

8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls

(right side) — Cruise control switches (P. 5-23) — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-25) — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-16)

9. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)

10. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-18)

11. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-36, P. 5-16)

12. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-9)

13. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch

(P. 3-22)

14. Steering wheel

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

15. Automatic Transmission (AT) selector

lever (P. 5-11)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-28)

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

3. Center ventilator (P. 4-28)

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

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

6. Automatic climate control system (P. 4-29)

7. Center multi-function control panel (P. 4-2) — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (P. 4-7) — Phone system (P. 4-73, P. 4-84) — Audio system (P. 4-34)

8. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-34)

9. Fuse box cover (P. 8-25)

10. Parking brake

— Operation (P. 5-15) — Parking (P. 5-48)

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

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. 4-46)

20. Audio system (P. 4-34)

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

22. Trunk release power cancel switch

(P. 3-19)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

(P. 2-7)

2. Tachometer (P. 2-6)

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

4. Speedometer (P. 2-6)

9. TRIP/RESET knob for twin trip odometer (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)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VK45DE ENGINE*

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-25)

2. Battery (P. 8-17) — Jump starting (P. 6-8)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-12)

8. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-10) — Vehicle overheat (P. 6-11)

9. Engine drive belt location (P. 8-19)

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

11. Air cleaner (P. 8-22)

* 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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4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)

5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)

6. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-10)

7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)

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VQ35HR ENGINE*

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-25)

2. Battery (P. 8-17) — Jump starting (P. 6-8)

7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)

8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)

9. Air cleaner (P. 8-22)

10. Engine drive belt location (P. 8-19)

11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-10) * 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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3. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-10) — Vehicle overheat (P. 6-11)

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

5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-12)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)

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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

● The seat back should not be reclined any more thanneeded for comfort.Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seat back is reclined,the risk of slidingunder the 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.

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 neck or 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.

● 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.

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

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

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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.

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

forward or backward will

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backward until the

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forward.

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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.

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or back

end of the switch

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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.

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or back

end of the switch

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Entry/exit assist (automatic return):

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

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Head restraints shouldbe adjusted properly as 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.

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)

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and

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, push it in

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.

up and slide the driver’s or

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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

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

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

. To unlock, turn the

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. 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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WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle shoulduse a seatbelt at alltimes. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

● The seat belt should be properly adjustedto a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity ofinjury 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 yourarm or 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 AROUNDTHE HIPS,NOT THE WAIST. 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.

● Do notallow morethan oneperson touse the 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 is turned ONwith all 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 or tension. Doing somay affect theoperation ofthe seat 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 of thepretensioner system components should be done by an INFINITI dealer.

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● All seatbelt assemblies,including retractors 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 belt couldcause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child re-

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WARNING

straints 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-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 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 front-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 or kneel onany seat and do notallow a childin thecargo areas 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.

● 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 feeton thefloor andadjust theseat belt properly.

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Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this section.)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop oron impact. A slow pullingmotion permits thebelt to move, and allowsyou some freedom of movement in the seat.

● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from itsfully 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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