Infiniti M45 2004 User Manual
Foreword
Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship witha simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity
associated with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The caritself is important,but so isthe
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 retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourageyou toread 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
can be found in your Owner’s literature
portfolio. Always carry it with you when
you take your vehicle to an INFINITI dealer.
The portfolio contents provide complete
information about all warranties covering
this vehicle, the periodic maintenance required to keep the warranties in effect as
well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance
program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care
and Lemon Law Information Booklet will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s
lemon law.
INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying
ownership experience for as long as you own
your car. Should you have any questions
regarding your INFINITI or your INFINITI
dealer, please contact our Consumer Affairs
department at 1-800-662-6200. In Hawaii
1-808-836-0888 (Oahu number). In Canada
1-800-361-4792. Thank you.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the
safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
O NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
O ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
O ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-
propriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the
rear seat.
O ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
O ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may notbe covered
under 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
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.
SIC0697
If you see this symbol, it means Do not do
this or Do not let this happen.
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the
front of the vehicle.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to 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.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these call attention to an item in the illustration.
© 2004 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may
be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without
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Table of
Illustrated table of contents
Contents
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint systems
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio and voice-activated control
systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
0 Illustrated table of contents
Exterior...................................................................... 0-2
Instrument panel ....................................................... 0-3
Meters and gauges ................................................... 0-4
Engine compartment locations.................................. 0-5
EXTERIOR
1. Hood (Page 3-11)
2. Headlight, parking and turn signal lights
(P.2-19, 8-25)
3. Windshield wiper and washer (P.2-18,
8-18)
4. Front personal light (P.2-36)
5. Sunroof (P.2-33)
6. Power windows (P.2-32)
7. Rear personal light (P.2-37)
8. Fog light (P.2-23)
9. Towing hook installation (P.6-12)
10. Front side marker light (P.8-26)
11. Tires (P.6-2, 8-29)
12. Outside mirrors (p.3-17)
13. Doors (Key, locks) (P.3-2)
14. Trunk lid (P.3-11)
15. High-mounted stop light (P.8-26)
16. Rear window defroster (P.2-19)
17. Fuel filler lid (P.3-14)
18. Back-up, Turn signal, Stop/Tail light
(P.8-26)
0-2 Illustrated table of contents
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-23)
2. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-17)
3. Security indicator light (P.2-15)
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
(P.2-19)
SSI0014
5. Steering switch for Audio (P.4-28), VACS
(P.4-34), Infiniti communicator
6. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)
7. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-6)
8. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-14) or
Intelligent Cruise Control switch (P.5-15)
9. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-18)
10. Ignition switch (P.5-6)
11. Center ventilator (P.4-9)
12. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-24)
13. Display, Climate and Audio control
switches/buttons (P.4-2)/Navigation system*
14. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-6)
15. Headlight aiming control switch (P.2-22)
16. VDC OFF switch (P.2-26)
17. Hood release handle (P.3-11)
18. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch
(P.3-15)
19. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
20. Parking brake pedal/parking brake release pedal (P.5-13)
21. CD player (P.4-17)
22. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-28)
23. Automatic transmission selector lever
(P.5-8)
24. Clock (P.2-26)
25. Cassette tape player (P.4-17)
26. Glove box (P.2-30)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual. (if so equipped)
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METERS AND GAUGES
9. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-4)
SIC1875
1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)
2. Speedometer (P.2-3)
3. Tachometer (P.2-4)
4. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)
5. Reset knob for trip odometer (P.2-3)
0-4 Illustrated table of contents
6. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-3)
7. Intelligent Cruise Control system display
(if so equipped) (P.5-22)
8. Automatic transmission position indicator
(P.2-13)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
LOCATIONS
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)
4. Cooling fan fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
6. Battery (P.8-15)
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Air cleaner (P.8-17)
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Illustrated table of contents 0-5
MEMO
0-6 Illustrated table of contents
1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint systems
Seats......................................................................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-2
Head restraint adjustment .................................... 1-4
Active head restraint (front seats)........................ 1-5
Armrest................................................................. 1-5
Supplemental restraint system.................................. 1-6
Precautions on supplemental restraint system.... 1-6
Supplemental air bag warning labels................. 1-17
Supplemental air bag warning light.................... 1-17
Seat belts ................................................................ 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................... 1-19
Child safety......................................................... 1-22
Pregnant women ................................................ 1-22
Injured persons................................................... 1-23
Three-point type seat belt with retractor............ 1-23
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-26
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-26
Child restraints ........................................................ 1-27
Precautions on child restraints........................... 1-27
Installation on rear seat outboard or center
positions ............................................................. 1-28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system................................................................ 1-33
Top tether strap child restraint........................... 1-35
Installation on front passenger seat................... 1-36
SEATS
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
O Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
O Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
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 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.
1-2 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems
Operating tips
O The seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
O Do not operate the power support 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” for automatic drive positioner operation.
SPA1273A SPA1275
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward
and move your body forward. The seatback
will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to
help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.)
Also, seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems 1-3
Seat lifter (Driver’s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
SPA1276 SSS0125 SSS0178
Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the driver. Move the switch
forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar
area.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
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Adjust the head restraints so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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.
SPA1025
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
seats)
WARNING
O Always adjust the head restraints
properly as specified in the previous
section. Failure to do so can reduce
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
restraint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces
that may lead to whiplash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is
said that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. Afterthe collision, thehead
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as
described in the previous section.
SSS0195
ARMREST
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems 1-5
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information concerning the driver and passenger front impact
supplemental air bags, front seat side-impact
supplemental air bags, curtain side-impact air
bags and front seat pre-tensioner seat belts.
Supplemental front impact air bag system:
This system can help cushion the impact force
to the face and chest of the driver and front
passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side-impact air bag system:
This system can help cushion the impact force
to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The
front seat side-impact supplemental air bags
are designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
system: This system can help cushion the
impact force to the head of occupants in front
and rear outboard seating positions in certain
side impact collisions. The curtain side-impact
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” later in this
section for instructions and precautions on
seat belt usage.)
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.
1-6 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems
WARNING
O The supplemental front air bags ordi-
narily will not inflate in the event of a
side impact, rear impact, roll over, or
lower severity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help
reduce the risk or severity of injury in
various kinds of accidents.
O The seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are mosteffective when
SSS0131
you are sitting well back and upright
in the seat. Front air bags inflate with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious
or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against
it when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far away
as practical from the steering wheel
or instrument panel. Always use the
seat belts.
O The driver and front passenger seat
belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are
fastened. The air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and
then inflates the air bags based on
belt usage. Failure to properly wear
seat belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
O Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could increase
the risk that they are injured when the
supplemental front air bag inflates.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems 1-7
1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems
SSS0132 SSS0006
SSS0007
SSS0008
SSS0099
WARNING
O Never let children ride unrestrained
or extend their hands or face out of
the window. Do not attempt to hold
them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions
are shown in the previous illustrations. Preteens and children should
be properly restrained in the rear seat
if possible.
O Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental frontair
bags, side air bags or curtain sideimpact air bags inflate if they are not
properly restrained. Preteens and
children should be properly restrained in the rear seat if possible.
O Also never install a rear facing child
restraint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. For
additional information, see “Child restraints” later in this section.
SSS0009
SSS0100
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems 1-9
SSS0101
SSS0188 SSS0140
WARNING
Supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag:
O The supplemental side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag ordinarily
will not inflate in the event of 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.
O The seat belts, the supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air
bag are most effective when you are
sitting well back and upright in the
seat. The side air bag and curtain
side-impact 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 seat or rear outboard seats
1-10 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems
to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some
examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations.
O When sitting in the rear seat, do not
hold onto the seatback of the front
seat. If the supplemental side air bag
inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly
restrained.
SSS0159 SSS0162
O Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
supplemental side air bag inflation.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems 1-11
1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags
3. Supplemental side air bag modules
4. Supplemental front air bag modules
5. Diagnosis sensor unit
6. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor
7. Satellite sensors
8. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
modules
Supplemental front impact air bag
system
The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel; the front
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in
the instrument panel above the glove box.
These systems are designed to meet optional
certification requirements under U.S. regulations. They are also permitted in Canada. The
optional certification allows front air bags to be
designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully
than previously. However, all of the informa-
tion, cautions and warnings in this manual
still apply and must be followed. The front
1-12 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems
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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 supplemental
air bag operation.
The supplemental air bag system has dual
stage inflators for both the driver and passenger air bags. The system monitors information
from the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis
sensor unit and seat belt buckle sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. Inflator
operation is based on the severity of a collision
and whether the seat belts are being used.
Only one front air bag may inflate in a crash,
depending on the crash severity and whether
the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
This does not indicate improper performance
of the system. If you have any questions about
the performance of your air bag system,
please contact your INFINITI dealer.
When the supplemental front air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breath-
ing condition should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental front air bags, along with the
use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact
force on the face and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce
serious injuries. However, an inflating front air
bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to
the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel or
dash board. The supplemental front air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the front
occupants. Because of this, the force of the
front air bag inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is
against the air bag module during inflation.
The air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
WARNING
O Do not place any objects on the steer-
ing 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 causeinjury if thesupplemental front air bag inflates.
O Right after inflation, several air bag
system components will be hot. Do
not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
O No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental front air bag system. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the air bag or damage to
the air bag system.
O Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or front end
structure. This could affect proper
operation of the supplemental air bag
system.
O Tampering with the supplemental
front air bag system may result in
serious personal injury. Tampering
includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the
steering wheel pad, above the dashboard, or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system.
O Work around and on the supplemen-
tal front air bag system should be
done by an INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an INFINITI dealer.
The yellow and orange Supplemental
Restrain System (SRS) wiring and
connectors should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air
bag system.
O A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems 1-13
could affect inflation of the supplemental air bag system.
O 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 supplemental front
air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Supplemental side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag system
The supplemental side air bags are located in
the outside of the seatback of the front seats.
The supplemental curtain side-impact 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
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed.
The supplemental side air bags and curtain
side-impact air bags are designed to inflate in
higher severity side collisions on the side
1-14 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems
SSS0190
where the vehicle is impacted, 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. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag operation.
When the supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag 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.
Supplemental side air bags, along with the use
of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force
on the chest of the front occupants. Curtain
side-impact 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
side-impact air bag may cause abrasions or
other injuries. Supplemental side air bags and
curtain side-impact air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the side air bag. Rear
seat passengers should be seated asfar away
as practical from the door finishers and side
roof rails. The side air bags and curtain sideimpact air bag inflate quickly in order to help
protect the front 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.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
systems are operational.
WARNING
O Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects
may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if the side air bag
inflates.
O Right after inflation, several side air
bag and curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch
them; you may severely burn yourself.
O No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
this side air bag and curtain sideimpact air bag system. This is to
prevent accidental inflation of the
side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag or damage to the side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag system.
O Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or side panel.
This could affect proper operation of
the supplemental side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag system.
O Tampering with the supplemental
system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seat by placing material near the seatback or by install-
ing additional trim material, such as
seat covers, around the side air bag.
O Work around and on the side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag system should be done by an INFINITI
dealer.Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an
INFINITI dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side
air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harnesses are cov-
ered with yellow insulation either just
before the harness connectors or
over the complete harness for easy
identification.
When selling your vehicle,we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag system and guide
the buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems 1-15
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For
front seats)
WARNING
O The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be
reused after activation. It must be
replaced together with the retractor
as a unit.
O If the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the pre-tensioner
is not activated, be sure to have the
pre-tensioner system checked and, if
necessary, replaced by an INFINITI
dealer.
O No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pre-tensioner seat belt system.
This is to prevent accidental activation of the pre-tensioner seat belt or
damage to the pre-tensioner seat belt
operation. Tampering with the pretensioner seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury.
O Work around and on the pre-
tensioner system should be done by
an INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done
by an INFINITI dealer. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the
pretensioner seat belt system.
O If you need to dispose of the pre-
tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are
set forth in the appropriate INFINITI
Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal
injury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system
activates in conjunction with the supplemental
front air bag. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the
vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used the
same as conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
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smoke is released and a loud noise may be
heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care
should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning light
will not come on, will flash intermittently
or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on
after the ignition key has been turned to the
ON or START position. In this case, the pretensioner seat belt 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 pre-tensioner seat
belt system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental air bag
system are placed in the vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying
the circuits of the supplemental front air bag,
supplemental side air bag and curtain sideimpact air bag systems, and pre-tensioner
seat belt. The circuits monitored by the air bag
warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit,
satellite sensors, front air bag modules, side
air bag modules, curtain side-impact air bag
modules, pre-tensioner seat belt and all related wiring.
After turning the ignition key to the ON posi-
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in the instrument panel, monitors
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning
light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side
air bag andcurtain side-impact air bag systems,
and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing:
O The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions,the supplemental front
air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain
side-impact air bags and/or pre-tensioner seat
belt may not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired.Take your vehicleto the
nearest INFINITI dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air
bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner seat belt will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have yourvehicle checked
by a dealer as soon as possible.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental front air bags, supplemental
side air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and
pre-tensioner seat belt are designed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplementalair 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 supplemental front air bags, side
air bags, curtain air bags, related parts and
pre-tensioner seat belt should be pointed out
to the person conducting the maintenance.
The ignition key should always be in theLOCK
position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
O Once the supplemental front air bag,
side air bag or curtain side-impact 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
pre-tensioner seat belts must also be
replaced. The air bag module and
pre-tensioner seat belt system
should be replaced by an INFINITI
dealer. The air bag modules and pretensioner seat belt system cannot be
repaired.
O The supplemental front air bag and
side air bag, curtain side-impact air
bag systems and pre-tensioner seat
belt system should be inspected by
an INFINITI dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of
the vehicle.
O If you need to dispose of these
supplemental systems or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI dealer.
Correct disposal procedures are set
forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal pro-
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SEAT BELTS
cedures could cause personal injury.
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 states, provincesor territories require
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 belt should be properly adjusted
to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
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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 internalinjuries in
an accident.
O Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
O Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.
O Do not allow more than one person to
use the same belt.
O Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle 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
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