Infiniti Q45 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 vehicle itself is important, but so also is the
sense of harmony that the car 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
to be found in your Owner’s literature portfolio. Always carry it with you when you take
your INFINITI to an authorized 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 1-808-836-0848 (Oahu number). In
Canada 1-800-363-4520. Thank you.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read your
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules
to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!
O Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
O Always observe posted speed
limits and never drive too fast for
conditions.
O Always use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be
seated in the rear seat.
O Always provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
O Always review this Owner’s
Manual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under INFINITI warranties.
WHEN READING THE
MANUAL
This manual 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.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage
to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be
followed carefully.
SII0151
If you see this symbol, it means Do not do
this or Do not let this happen.
© 1998 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
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 the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS ................... 1-1
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................... 2-1
PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................ 3-1
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS .................................. 4-1
STARTING AND DRIVING................................................................... 5-1
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................. 6-1
APPEARANCE AND CARE................................................................... 7-1
DO-IT-YOURSELF ............................................................................ 8-1
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 9-1
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ......................................... 10-1
INDEX ........................................................................................ 11-1
1 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
Seats............................................................ 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ........................... 1-4
Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-5
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ......................................................... 1-5
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........ 1-17
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-18
Seat belts................................................... 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-19
Child safety................................................ 1-22
Pregnant women ....................................... 1-24
Injured persons ......................................... 1-24
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor..................................................... 1-24
Seat belt extenders.................................... 1-28
Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-28
Child restraints .......................................... 1-28
Precautions on child restraints ................. 1-28
Installation on rear seat outboard or center
positions.................................................... 1-31
Top strap child restraint ............................ 1-36
Installation on front passenger seat.......... 1-38
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SEATS
WARNING
O
Do not ride in a moving vehicle
when the seatback is reclined.
This can be dangerous. The
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SIR0091
shoulder belt will not be against
your body. In an accident you
could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. 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 “Seat
belts” later in this section for
precautions on seat belt usage.
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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
O
Do not adjust the driver’s seat
while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the
driving operations.
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 motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
O Do not operate the power seat for a long
period of time when the engine is off. This
will discharge the battery.
Forward and backward
SIP0102
Moving the switch forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining
SIP0103
Move the recline switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward
and move your body forward. The seatback
will move forward.
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Seat lifter
SIP0104 SIP0105
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
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Lumbar support
Push either side of the switch to adjust the
seat lumbar area.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
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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SIR0099
Adjust the head restraints so the top is level
with the tops of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, simply pull it up.
To lower, push the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
To adjust the head restraint forward and
backward, push it in the direction required.
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information concerning the driver and passenger supplemental air bags, supplemental side air bags and
pre-tensioner seat belt.
Supplemental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the
face and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side air bag system: This
system can help cushion the impact force to
the head and chest area of the driver and front
passenger in certain side impact collisions.
The supplemental side air bag is designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.
These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection
provided by the driver and front passenger
seat belts and are not a substitute for them.
Seat belts should always be correctly worn
and the driver and front passenger seated a
suitable distance away from the steering
wheel, instrument panel and front door finishers. (See “Seat belts” later in this section for
instructions and precautions on seat belt
usage.)
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn
off after about 7 seconds if the system
is operational.
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tive when you are sitting well
back and upright in the seat.
Supplemental 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 and may
also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental 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
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
WARNING
O
The supplemental air bags ordinarily 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 air bags are most effec-
SIR0092
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air bag inflates.
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SIR0093
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SIR0006 SIR0007 SIR0008
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SIR0009 SIR0010 SIR0011
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WARNING
O
Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or
face out of the window. Do not
attempt to hold them in your lap
or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown
in the previous illustrations.
O
Children may be severely injured
or killed when the supplemental
air bag or supplemental side air
bag inflates if they are not properly restrained.
O
Also never install a rear facing
child restraint in the front seat.
An inflating supplemental air bag
could seriously injure or kill your
child. For additional information,
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see “Child restraints” later in this
section.
SIR0059
WARNING
O
The supplemental side air bag
ordinarily will not inflate in the
event of a frontal impact, rear
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impact 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 and the supplemental side air bag are most
effective when you are sitting
well back and upright in the seat.
Supplemental side air bag inflates with great force. Do not
allow anyone to place their hand,
leg or face near the supplemental
side air bag on the side of the
seatback of the front seat. Do not
allow anyone sitting in the front
seat to extend their hand out of
the window or lean against the
door.
When sitting in the rear seat, do
not hold onto the seatback of the
front seat. If the supplemental
side air bag inflates, the occupant
may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children,
who should always be properly
restrained.
O
Do not use seat covers on the
front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air
bag inflation.
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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.
When the supplemental 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, 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.
Supplemental 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 supplemental air
bag may cause facial abrasions or other
injuries. Supplemental air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.
Supplemental air bag system
The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel; the front
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in
the dashboard above the glove box. These
systems are designed to meet optional certification requirements under U.S. regulations.
SIR0095
They are also permitted in Canada. The
optional certification allows air bags to be
designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully
than previously. However, all of the infor-
mation, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed. The supplemental air bags are de-
signed to inflate in higher severity frontal
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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. Since the supplemental air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the front
occupants, the force of the supplemental air
bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if
the occupant is too close to or is against the
supplemental air bag module during inflation.
The supplemental 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 system is operational.
WARNING
O
Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not
place any objects between any
occupant and the steering wheel
or instrument panel. Such objects
may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the
supplemental air bag inflates.
O
Right after inflation, several
supplemental 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 air
bag system. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
O
Do not make unauthorized
changes to your vehicle’s electrical system or suspension system
or front end structure. This could
affect proper operation of the
supplemental air bag system.
O
Tampering with the supplemental
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 supplemental air bag
system.
O
Work around and on the supplemental air bag system should be
done by an authorized INFINITI
dealer. Installation of electrical
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equipment should also be done
by an authorized 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
supplemental air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harnesses are
covered with yellow insulation
either just before the harness
connectors or over the complete
harness for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental air
bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Supplemental side air bag system
The supplemental side air bags are located in
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the outside of the seatback of the front seats.
The supplemental side air bag (on the driver
or front passenger seat) is designed to inflate
in higher severity side collisions, although it
may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher
severity side impact. It is designed to inflate
on the side where the vehicle is impacted. It
may not inflate in certain side collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental side air bag
operation.
When the supplemental side air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire, 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.
Supplemental side air bags along with the use
of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force
on the head and chest of the front occupants.
They can help save lives and reduce serious
injuries. However, an inflating supplemental
side air bag may cause abrasions or other
injuries.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the supplemental side
air bag. Since the supplemental side air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the front
occupants, the force of the supplemental side
air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury
if the occupant is too close to or is against the
supplemental side air bag module during
inflation. The supplemental side air bag will
deflate quickly after the collision is over.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
WARNING
O
Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also,
do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the
front door finisher and the front
seat. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the supplemental side air
bag inflates.
O
Right after inflation, several
supplemental side air bag system
components will be hot. Do not
touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
O
No unauthorized changes should
be made to any components or
wiring of the supplemental side
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
O
air bag system. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the supplemental side air bag or damage to
the supplemental side air bag
system.
O
Do not make unauthorized
changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or
side panel. This could affect
proper operation of the supplemental side air bag system.
O
Tampering with these supplemental system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering
includes changes to the front
seats assembly by placing material near the seatback of the front
seat, or by installing additional
trim material around the supplemental side air bag system.
Work around and on the supplemental side air bag system
should be done by an authorized
INFINITI dealer. Installation of
electrical equipment should also
be done by an authorized 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 supplemental side air
bag system.
* The SRS wiring harnesses are
covered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental side
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air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system
(For front seats)
WARNING
O
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 pretensioner is not activated, be sure
to have the pre-tensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced by your INFINITI dealer.
O
No unauthorized changes should
be made to any components or
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wiring of the pre-tensioner seat
belt system. This is to prevent
accidental activation of the pretensioner seat belt or damage to
the pre-tensioner seat belt operation. Tampering with the pretensioner seat belt system may
result in serious personal injury.
O
Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done by
an authorized INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical equipment
should also be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not
be used on the pre-tensioner seat
belt system.
O
If you need to dispose of the
pre-tensioner or scrap the ve-
hicle, contact an authorized
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
air bag. Working with the seat belt retractor, it
helps tighten the seat belt the instant the
vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
collisions, thereby restraining seat occupants.
The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used the
same as conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be
heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care
should be taken not to inhale it as it may
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cause irritation and choking.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
system, the seat belt warning light
flash intermittently after the ignition key is
turned to the ON or START position. In this
case, the pre-tensioner seat belt will not
function properly.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat
belt system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
will
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
SIR0096
Warning labels about the supplemental air bag
system and supplemental side air bag system
are placed in the vehicle as shown in the
illustration.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
SIP0108
The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying AIR BAG in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits of the supplemental air
bag and supplemental side air bag systems.
The circuits monitored by the supplemental air
bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor
unit, satellite sensors, supplemental air bag
modules, supplemental side air bag modules
and all related wiring.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
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position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental air bag and supplemental side
air bag systems needs servicing:
O The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on and remain on for 7
seconds and then go off as described
above.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently or remains on (after 7
seconds).
O The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental air
bags or supplemental side air bags may not
operate properly. It must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized INFINITI dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental air bag or supplemental side air bag system will not
operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental air bags or supplemental
side air bags are designed to inflate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it
is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning
light will remain illuminated after inflation has
occurred. Repair and replacement of these
supplemental systems should be done only by
authorized INFINITI dealers.
To ensure long-term functioning, these
systems must be inspected 10 years
after the date of manufacture noted on
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
the certification label located on the
driver side center pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental air bags, supplemental side air bags and related parts should
be pointed out to the person conducting the
maintenance. The ignition key should always
be in the LOCK position when working under
the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
O
Once the supplemental air bag or
supplemental side air bag has
inflated, the supplemental air bag
module or supplemental side air
bag module will not function
again and must be replaced. The
supplemental air bag module or
supplemental side air bag module should be replaced by an
authorized INFINITI dealer. The
supplemental air bag module or
supplemental side air bag module cannot be repaired.
O
The supplemental air bag and
supplemental side air bag systems should be inspected by an
authorized 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 authorized
INFINITI dealer.
Correct disposal procedures are
set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
Your chances of being injured in an accident
and/or the severity of injury or killed may be
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat
belt and it is properly adjusted. INFINITI
strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a
supplemental air bag.
Most states, all provinces and territories require that seat belts be worn at
all times when a vehicle is being
driven.
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ness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if
the seat belt is not worn properly.
O
Always route the shoulder belt
over your shoulder and across
your chest. Never run the belt
behind your back, under your arm
or across your neck. The belt
should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
O
Position the lap belt as low and
snug as possible around the hips,
not the waist. A lap belt worn too
high could increase the risk of
internal injuries in an accident.
WARNING
O
Every person who drives or rides
in this vehicle should use a seat
belt at all times. Children should
be properly restrained and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.
O
The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do
so may reduce the effective-
SIR0104
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SIR0102 SIR0016
O
Be sure the seat belt tongue is
securely fastened to the proper
buckle.
O
Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
O
Do not allow more than one person to use the same belt.
O
Never carry more people in the
vehicle than there are seat belts.
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 malfunc-
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tion in the system. Have the system checked by your INFINITI
dealer.
O
Once the pre-tensioner seat belt
has activated, it cannot be reused
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SIR0014
and must be replaced together
with the retractor. See your
INFINITI dealer.
O
Removal and installation of the
pre-tensioner seat belt system
components should be done by an
authorized INFINITI dealer.
O
All seat belt assemblies including
retractors and attaching hardware
should be inspected after any collision by your 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 in-
spected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is
noted.
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect
them. They need to be properly restrained.
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.
WARNING
Infants and children need special
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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 US states and provinces of Canada require
the use of approved child restraints for infants
and small children. (See “Child restraints”
later in this section.)
In addition, there are many types of child
restraints available for larger children which
should be used for maximum protection.
INFINITI recommends that all preteens
and children be restrained in the rear
seat if possible. According to accident
statistics, children are safer when prop-
erly 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” earlier in this section
for precautions.
Infants and small children
INFINITI recommends that infants and 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 which 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.
If the child’s seating position has a shoulder
belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use
of a booster seat (commercially available) may
help overcome this. 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. 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
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the cargo areas while the vehicle is
moving. The child could be seriously
injured or killed in an accident.
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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WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
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Every person who drives or rides
in this vehicle should use a seat
belt at all times.
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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.
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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.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat.
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movement in the seat.
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2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
it snaps.
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
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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.
The front passenger and rear seat belts have a
cinching mechanism for child restraint installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking
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