Infiniti Q45 1996 User Manual
FOREWORD
Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking
about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple,
refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty.
The car itself is important, but so also 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
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 1-800-387-0122. 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. Pre-teen 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.
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If you see this symbol, it means Do not do
this or Do not let this happen.
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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.
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WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehiclecomponents
contain or emit chemicals known to
State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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 ................. 1-2
Head restraint adjustment ...................... 1-4
Active head restraint (Front seats) ........ 1-5
Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-6
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................................................... 1-6
Supplemental air bag warning labels... 1-19
Supplemental air bag warning light..... 1-20
Seat bel ts .................................................. 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage ........... 1-21
Child safety........................................... 1-24
Pregnant women .................................. 1-26
Injured persons .................................... 1-26
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor................................................ 1-26
Seat bel t extenders .............................. 1-30
Seat bel t maintenance ......................... 1-30
Child restraints .......................................... 1-30
Precautions on child restraints ............ 1-30
Installation on rear seat outboard or center
positions............................................... 1-33
Top tether strap child restraint ............ 1-38
Installation on front passenger seat.... 1-39
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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shoulder belt will not be against
your body. In an accident you
could bethrown 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 “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section.
FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
O
Do not adjust the driver’s seat
while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
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
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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.
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Seat lifter (Driver’s seat)
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 (Driver’s seat)
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. Donot remove them. Check
the adjustment after someone else
uses the seat.
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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.
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Adjust the head restraints so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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 ofthe active head restraint.
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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 outward and 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.
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Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the
head restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as
described in the previous section.
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 and pre-tensioner seat
belt.
Front impact 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.
Side-impact supplemental 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 front seat side-impact
supplemental 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 warninglight will turn off
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.
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WARNING
O
The supplemental front 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 supple-
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
mental front air bags are most
effective when 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 and 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
Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could
increase the risk that they are
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injured when the supplemental
front air bag inflates.
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SIR0093 SIR0006
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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
SIR0010 SIR0011
front 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 front
air bag could seriously injure or
kill your child. See “Child re-
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straints” later in this section for
details.
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SIR0059
WARNING
Supplemental side air bag:
O
The supplemental side air bag
ordinarily will not inflate in the
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event of a frontal impact, rear 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.
The side air bag inflates 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.
Do not allow anyone sitting in the
front seat 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, 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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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.
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, 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 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.
Supplemental front 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 certi-
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fication 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
information, cautions and warnings in
this manual still apply and must be
followed. The front air bags are designed to
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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 front air
bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the
front occupants, 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 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 notplace
any objects between any occupant
and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if the supplemental 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 front 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
and above the instrument panel,
or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system.
O
Work around and on the supplemental front 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 yellow Supplemental
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
Restraint System (SRS) wiring
should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the
air bag system.
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.
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Supplemental side air bag system
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The supplemental side air bags are located in
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 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 side air bag. Since
the side air bags inflate quickly in order to
help protect the front occupants, the force of
the side air bag inflating can increase the risk
of injury if the occupant is too close to or is
against the side air bag module during infla-
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
tion. The 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 side air bag inflates.
O
Right after inflation, several 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 this side air bag system.
This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bag or
damage to the 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 the 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, such as seat covers, around
the side air bag system.
O
Work around and on the 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 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.
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When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side 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-tensionerseat 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
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be made to any components or
wiring of the pre-tensioner seat
belt system. This is to prevent
accidental retraction 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 vehicle, 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
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, 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
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care
should be taken not to inhale it as it may
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
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Warning labels about the supplemental front
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
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The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying AIR BAG in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits of the supplemental front
air bag and supplemental side air bag systems. The circuits monitored by the air bag
warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit,
satellite sensors, front air bag modules, side
air bag modules and all related wiring.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
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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 and supplemental
side air bag systems 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 or supplemental side air bags
may not operate properly. They 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 front air bag or supplemental side air bag system will not
operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental front 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 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 the
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
certification label located on the driver
side center pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, 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 front air
bag or side air bag has inflated,
the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced.
The air bag module should be replaced by an authorized INFINITI
dealer. The air bag modules cannot be repaired.
O
The supplemental front air bag
and 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 BEL TS
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 requirethat seat beltsbe worn atall
times when a vehicle is being driven.
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ness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of injuryinanaccident. 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-
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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 per-
son 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 has acti-
vated, 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
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
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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