Infiniti Q70 2014 User Manual

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid

Owner’s Manual

Foreword

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

The result is a different notion of luxury
and beauty. The car itself is important, but
so is the sense of harmony that 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 encourage you to read this
Owner’s Manual immediately. It explains
all of the features, controls and perfor­mance characteristics of your INFINITI; it
also provides important instructions and
safety information.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet
is included in your Owner’s literature
portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Main­tenance Guide explains details about
maintaining and servicing your vehicle.
Always carry it with you when you take
your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The
Warranty Information Booklet contents
provide complete information about all

warranties covering this vehicle, the re­quirements to keep the warranties in effect
as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assis­tance program.

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

In addition to factory installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by INFINITI
or by your INFINITI retailer prior to delivery.
It is important that you familiarize yourself
with all disclosures, warnings, cautions
and instructions concerning proper use of
such accessories prior to operating the
vehicle and/or accessory. See an INFINITI
retailer for details concerning the particu­lar accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle, read your
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMIN­DERS FOR SAFETY!

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

. NEVER drive under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for conditions.

. ALWAYS give your full attention to

driving and avoid using vehicle features
or taking other actions that could dis­tract you.

. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-

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

. ALWAYS provide information about the

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

. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for

important safety information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this
manual. They are used in the following
ways:

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 will not be covered
under the INFINITI warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

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

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

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.

SIC0697

If you see the symbol above, it means “Do
not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

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

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to

those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI­SORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium
batteries, may contain perchlorate materi­al. The following advisory is provided:
“Perchlorate Material - special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s

Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

INFINITI CARES ...
Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your

INFINITI retailer are our primary concerns.Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service
needs.

However, if there is something that your
INFINITI retailer cannot assist you with or
you would like to provide INFINITI directly
with comments or questions, please con­tact our (INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs De­partment using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-662-6200

For Canadian customers

1-800-361-4792

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask
for the following information:

. Your name, address, and telephone

number

. Vehicle identification number (on dash

panel)

. Date of purchase
. Current odometer reading
. Your INFINITI retailer’s name
. Your comments or questions

OR
You can write to INFINITI with the informa-

tion on the left at:

For U.S. customers

INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
[e-mail]

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.
com

If you prefer, visit us at:
www.infinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customer) or
www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and

thank you for buying a quality INFINITI
vehicle.

Table of Contents

Hybrid System Overview

Illustrated table of contents

Hybrid
System

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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Hybrid System Overview

Infiniti Direct Response

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Hybrid

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery............... Hybrid System-2

High voltage cautions...................... Hybrid System-2

Road accident cautions.................... Hybrid System-3

Emergency shut-off system.............. Hybrid System-4

Operation of the hybrid system ....... Hybrid System-4

System............................... Hybrid System-2

Starting and slow speed driving ... Hybrid System-4

Medium or high speed driving..... Hybrid System-4

Rapid acceleration....................... Hybrid System-5

Deceleration and braking............. Hybrid System-5

Stopping ..................................... Hybrid System-5

Energy monitors .............................. Hybrid System-5

Assist charge gauge................... Hybrid System-5

Energy Flow (models with

navigation system)..................... Hybrid System-5

Fuel economy history
(models with

navigation system)..................... Hybrid System-7

Regenerative brake ......................... Hybrid System-8

Efficient use of your vehicle ............ Hybrid System-8

Approaching Vehicle Sound for

Pedestrians (VSP) system................ Hybrid System-9

Hybrid vehicle precautions............ Hybrid System-10

High voltage components ........ Hybrid System-10

Hybrid

vehicle characteristics.............. Hybrid System-11

INFINITI DIRECT RESPONSE HYBRID

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SYSTEM

The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
System combines the power of a gasoline
engine and an electric motor to help
minimize fuel consumption and emissions.

Depending on driving conditions, the
vehicle runs on a combination of the
gasoline engine and the electric motor,
whichever is best for those conditions.

Because the gasoline engine charges the
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery as needed, the
battery does not have to be charged from
an outside source like an all-electric
vehicle.

LITHIUM-ION (Li-ion) BATTERY HIGH VOLTAGE CAUTIONS

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WARNING

Your vehicle contains a sealed Lithium ion
(Li-ion) high voltage battery. If the Li-ion
battery is disposed of improperly, there is a
risk of severe burns and electrical shock
that may result in serious injury or death
and there is also a risk of environmental
damage.

CAUTION

. Do not misuse the Li-ion battery.
. Do not use the Li-ion battery for any

other purpose.

The Li-ion battery is used to drive the
electric motors in the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid

The Li-ion battery has a limited service life.
Contact your INFINITI retailer for informa­tion about recycling or disposal of the
battery.

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System.

. The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid

System uses high voltage up to approxi­mately 408 volts. The system can be hot
during and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high
temperature. Obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.

. Never disassemble, remove or replace

high-voltage parts and harnesses as
well as their connectors. Doing so can
cause severe burns or electric shock that
may result in serious injury or death.
High-voltage harnesses are colored or­ange. The vehicle high voltage system
has no user serviceable parts. Take your
vehicle to an INFINITI retailer for any
necessary maintenance.

. Never try to remove the service plug

located in the trunk. The service plug is
used only when the vehicle is serviced
by trained technicians wearing personal
protection equipment and is part of the
high voltage system. Touching the ser­vice plug can cause severe burns or
electric shock that may result in serious
injury or death.

WARNING

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Hybrid System-2 Hybrid System Overview

ROAD ACCIDENT CAUTIONS

WARNING

In case of a collision:

. If your vehicle is drivable, pull your

vehicle off the road, put the transmis­sion in the P (Park) position, apply the
parking brake and turn the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid

. Check to see if there are exposed high

voltage parts and cables. Never touch
the parts and cables. For their locations,
see “High voltage components” (P.Hy­brid System-10). To avoid personal in­jury, never touch high-voltage wiring,
connectors, and other high-voltage
parts, such as electric motor inverter
and Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery. An
electric shock may occur if exposed
electric wires are visible when viewed
from inside or outside of your vehicle.
Therefore, never touch exposed electric
wires.

. If the vehicle receives a strong impact to

the floor while driving, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and check the floor.

. Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If

liquid has leaked onto the ground, the

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System off.

fuel system may have been damaged.
Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.

. Leaks or damage to the Li-ion battery

may result in a fire. If you discover them,
contact emergency services immedi­ately. Since the fluid leak may be lithium
organic electrolyte from the Li-ion bat­tery, never touch the fluid leak inside or
outside the vehicle. If the fluid contacts
your skin or eyes, wash it off immedi­ately with a large amount of water and
receive immediate medical attention to
help avoid serious injury.

. If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle,

leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Only use a type ABC, BC or C fire
extinguisher that is meant for use on
electrical fires. Using water or the
incorrect fire extinguisher can result in
serious injury or death from electrical
shock.

. If you are not able to safely assess the

vehicle due to vehicle damage, do not
touch the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and
contact emergency services. Advise 1st
responders that this is a hybrid vehicle.

. In the event of an accident that requires

body repair and painting, the vehicle

should be delivered to an INFINITI
retailer to have the Li-ion battery pack
and high voltage parts such as the
inverter, including the wiring harness,
removed prior to painting. Li-ion battery
packs exposed to heat in the paint booth
will experience capacity loss. Damaged
Li-ion battery packs may also pose
safety risks to untrained mechanics
and repair personnel.

Hybrid System Overview Hybrid System-3

EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM

The emergency shut-off system is activated
and the high-voltage system automatically
turns off in the following conditions:

. Front and side collisions in which the

air bags are deployed.

. Certain rear collisions.
. Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hy-

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brid

System malfunctions

For the above collisions and the certain
hybrid system malfunctions, the READY to
drive indicator light will turn off. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re­minders” (P.2-10).

The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an
event that could cause injury or an
accident. If the emergency shut-off system
activates, the hybrid system may not
switched to READY to drive position,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Even if the
ignition switch is switched to READY to
drive position, the system may shut-off
suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the
nearest INFINITI retailer or contact an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

Hybrid System-4 Hybrid System Overview

To start the INFINITI Direct Response

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Hybrid

1. Depress the brake pedal and place the

2. The READY to drive indicator light

When the READY to drive indicator light

driven, even if the gasoline engine is not
running.

NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops

automatically. It may stop during low
speed driving, deceleration or when the
vehicle is stopped.

The gasoline engine may automatically
run in the following conditions:
. The level of remaining charge in the

System:

ignition switch in the ON position when
the transmission is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position (P is recommended).
(For more details, see “Push-button
ignition switch” (P.5-9).)

flashes, then turns illuminated. (The
hybrid system switched to the READY to
drive mode when the indicator light
illuminates.)

illuminates, the vehicle can be

Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery is low. The
engine runs to charge the Li-ion
battery and to provide power to the

drive the vehicle.

. The temperature of the engine coolant

is low.

. Based on driving conditions.
. The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)

position, the driver’ s seat belt is
released and the driver’s side door is
then opened.

The hybrid system operates as follows
based on driving conditions and the Li-ion
battery charge.

STARTING AND SLOW SPEED DRIV­ING

The vehicle is driven by the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.

MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING

The system automatically controls the
gasoline engine and electric motor in order
to obtain the optimum fuel mileage and
performance, depending on the driving
situation and available Li-ion battery
charge.

When the remaining battery level is low,
the Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that is driven to generate electric
power while the vehicle is driving.

RAPID ACCELERATION

The vehicle is accelerated using both the
gasoline engine and the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.

DECELERATION AND BRAKING

The Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that changes the energy of the
rotating wheels into electric power. See
“Regenerative brake” (P.Hybrid System-8).

STOPPING

The gasoline engine may stop running to
save fuel depending on the available Li-ion
battery charge.

ENERGY MONITORS

The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
System monitors the status of power being
sent to the electric motor and the Lithium
ion (Li-ion) battery state of charge. The
status is shown on the assist charge gauge
in the meter and the energy flow/remain­ing Li-ion battery charge in the dot matrix
display. System status can also be shown
on the navigation system display (if so
equipped) when the screen is in the energy
flow mode or energy/fuel history mode.

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ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE

This meter displays the actual electric
motor power consumption and the char­ging power to the Li-ion battery.

For additional information, See “Assist
charge gauge” (P.2-8).

ENERGY FLOW (models with navi­gation system)

When you use this system, make sure the
hybrid system is in the READY to drive
mode. See “Operation of the hybrid
system” (P.Hybrid System-4).

Hybrid System Overview Hybrid System-5

If you use the system with the hybrid
system off (ignition switch placed in the
ACC position) for a long time, it will
discharge the 12-volt battery power, and
the hybrid system will not start.

Energy Flow for various operating modes
can be displayed on the navigation system
monitor.

Hybrid System-6 Hybrid System Overview

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Push the INFO button on the control panel
and highlight the “Energy Flow” key on the
display using the INFINITI controller then
push the ENTER button.

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This is an example of the Energy Flow
display. The Energy Flow display changes,
depending on the following operating
conditions. The graphic indicates the
amount of power in the Li-ion battery.

The following are displayed on the Energy
Flow screen.

. When the vehicle is powered only by

the electric motor or gasoline engine.

. When the vehicle is powered by both

the electric motor and the gasoline
engine.

. When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion

battery with the regenerative brake and
gasoline engine.

. When the vehicle is powered by the

gasoline engine and is charging the Li­ion battery.

. When there is no Energy Flow in the

vehicle

The Energy Flow and remaining Li-ion
battery charge can be also shown on the
dot matrix display. See “Trip computer”
(P.2-28).

FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
with navigation system)

The Fuel Economy History screen appears
in the display with the navigation system
when the screen is in the Fuel Economy
History mode.

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1. Push the INFO button on the control
panel and highlight the “Energy Flow”
key on the display using the INFINITI
controller. Then push the ENTER button.

2. Highlight the “History” key, and push
the ENTER button.

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The Fuel Economy History can be displayed
on the navigation system monitor. This
displays the vehicle’s average fuel con­sumption and regenerative electric power
at 2 minute intervals.

The displayed values on the screen in­dicate general driving conditions. Accuracy
varies with driving habits and road condi­tions.

1. Regenerated energy in the past 12
minutes: The regenerated energy in
the past 12 minutes is indicated with
symbols. One symbol indicates 30
watt-hour. The energy of 30 watt-hour
illuminates a 30 watt bulb for an hour.

Hybrid System Overview Hybrid System-7

REGENERATIVE BRAKE EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE

2. Fuel consumption in the past 12
minutes: Fuel consumption in the past
12 minutes is displayed.

3. Current fuel consumption (Latest col­umn): The current fuel consumption is
calculated and displayed based on
distance and fuel consumption.

NOTE:
Information shown in the yellow column

means current (within 2 minutes) and
information shown in the blue columns
means past (more than 2 minutes).

When the vehicle decelerates while the
vehicle is driven with the shift lever in the
D (drive) position or in the manual shift
mode, the Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery can
be charged by the electric motor. The
electric motor converts the energy of the
rotating wheels into electric power under
the following circumstances:

. When the accelerator pedal is released.
. When the brake pedal is depressed
. When there is no malfunction in the

brake system or the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid

The regenerative brake may not work
properly if the vehicle has tires and road
wheels other than the ones specified in
this manual.

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System

Drive your vehicle with smooth accelera­tion and deceleration.

. While driving, energy is recovered

through the regenerative brake as the
vehicle decelerates. However, for most
efficient use, do not accelerate or
decelerate your vehicle more than
necessary.

. Avoid abrupt acceleration and decelera-

tion.

. The power of the Lithium ion (Li-ion)

battery can be checked on the Energy
Flow in the center display (models with
navigation system) or Li-ion battery
status meter in the dot matrix display.
See “Energy Flow (models with naviga­tion system)” (P.Hybrid System-5) or
“Trip computer” (P.2-28). Gradual or
non-abrupt acceleration and decelera­tion will make more effective use of the
electric motor power, using less gaso­line engine power.

. When parking, be sure to place the shift

lever in the P (Park) position. While
driving, place the shift lever in the D
(Drive) position.

Hybrid System-8 Hybrid System Overview

APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR
PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM

The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes­trians (VSP) system is a function that uses
sound to help alert pedestrians of the
presence of the vehicle when it is being
driven at a low speed in the electric drive
mode under the following conditions:

. The sound starts when the vehicle

starts accelerating.

. The sound stops when the vehicle

speed is more than 19 MPH (30 km/h)
while accelerating.

. The sound starts when the vehicle

speed is less than 16 MPH (25 km/h)
while decelerating.

. The sound stops when the vehicle

stops.

. The sound does not stop with the

vehicle in the R (Reverse) position even
if the vehicle stops.

The VSP system is automatically turned on
when the vehicle is in the READY to drive
mode.

If there is a malfunction in the VSP system,
the VSP OFF indicator light in the meter
illuminates. See “ Approaching Vehicle
Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light” (P.2-18).

WARNING

. If the sound from the VSP system is not

heard while driving, stop the vehicle in a
safe and quiet location. Open a window,
and then place the vehicle in the R
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
firmly depressed. Check that the operat­ing sound can be heard from the front
side of the vehicle.

. If the sound cannot be heard, immedi-

ately contact an INFINITI retailer for
inspection.

Hybrid System Overview Hybrid System-9

HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS

HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS

WARNING

. The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid

System uses high voltage up to approxi­mately 408 volts. The system can be hot
while and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high
temperature. Obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.

. Never touch, disassemble, remove or

replace the high voltage parts, har­nesses and their connectors. High vol­tage harnesses are orange. Touching,
disassembling, removing or replacing
those parts and harnesses can cause
severe burns or electric shock that may
result in serious injury or death.

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1. Electric motor inverter

2. High voltage harnesses (orange)

3. Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery

4. DC/DC converter

5. Service plug

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6. Electric compressor

7. Electric motor

8. 12-volt battery
The hybrid system uses high voltage up to

approximately 408 volts. High voltage
components are indicated in the illustra-

Hybrid System-10 Hybrid System Overview

tion. High voltage harnesses are orange.
The system can be hot while and after
starting. Be careful of both the high voltage
and the high temperature.

HYBRID VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS

WARNING

. When you leave your vehicle, be sure to

place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.

. Be sure to put the transmission in the P

(Park) position because the vehicle can
move when the READY to drive indicator
light is on even if the gasoline engine is
not running. When the READY to drive
indicator light is on, do not leave your
vehicle in a shift position other than the
P (Park) position. The vehicle will creep
and start abruptly if the accelerator
pedal is depressed by mistake. This
may cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

If the vehicle is parked for a long period of
time, the battery discharges gradually. To

avoid this occurrence, drive the vehicle for
approximately 30 minutes at least once
every two to three months. Otherwise, the
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery may be da­maged. If the Li-ion battery is completely
discharged and the hybrid system cannot be
activated, contact an INFINITI retailer.

High voltage parts and harnesses on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves
as the conventional gasoline-powered ve­hicles or home electronic appliances de­spite of their electromagnetic shieldings.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception
of a mobile two-way radio.

Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is
important. The vehicle cannot run if the Li­ion battery is discharged. In the N (Neutral)
position, the Li-ion battery does not
recharge. Leaving the transmission in the
N (Neutral) position for an extended period
of time may discharge the Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery recharges when the shift
lever is in any position other than N
(Neutral).

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An air vent
shelf to cool the Li-ion battery. If the vent is
covered, the battery will overheat resulting
in reduced output performance of the
hybrid system. See “Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
battery air vent” (P.7-5).

A

is located on the rear parcel

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CAUTION

Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion battery may overheat and be
damaged.

Hybrid System-12 Hybrid System Overview

CAUTION

Do not load large amounts of water in open
containers (aquariums or buckets) into the
vehicle. If the water spills onto the Li-ion
battery, it may cause a short circuit and
damage the battery.

CAUTION

Do not allow any liquid to get on or in the air
vent. It may cause a short circuit and
damage the Li-ion battery.

Noise and vibration

After the hybrid system is activated, the
following noises and vibrations that are
unique to the hybrid system may occur.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

. Electric motor noise from the engine

compartment

. Noise from the rear of the vehicle when

the hybrid system activates or deacti­vates

. Noise and vibration when the gasoline

engine starts running or stops

. Operating noise or electric motor noise

when releasing the accelerator pedal or
depressing the brake pedal

. Engine noise due to rapid acceleration
. Fan noise from the air inlet located on

the rear parcel shelf

. Noise from the climate control system
. Noise from the vehicle in order to alert

pedestrians to the presence of an
approaching vehicle. See “Approaching
Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
system” (P.Hybrid System-9).

Hybrid System Overview Hybrid System-13

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Hybrid System-14 Hybrid System Overview

0 Illustrated table of contents

Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS)....................................................... 0-2

Exterior front ....................................................... 0-3

Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4

Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-5

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

Instrument panel................................................. 0-8

Meters and gauges ............................................. 0-9

Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10

VQ35HR engine ........................................... 0-10

Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-11

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(Page 1-37)

2. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup­plemental air bags (P.1-37)

3. Seat belts (P.1-10)

4. Head restraints/headrests (P.1-5)

8. Front seats (P.1-3)

9. Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-49)

10. Rear seats
— Child restraints (P.1-19)

11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P.1-21)

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5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags (P.1-37)

6. Child restraint anchor points (for top
tether strap child restraint) (P.1-33)

7. Occupant classification sensor (pat­tern sensor) (P.1-42)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-16)

2. Headlight and turn signal

— Operation (P.2-38)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-29)

3. Windshield wiper and washer

— Operation (P.2-35)

— Wheel and tires (P.8-32, P.9-8)
— Flat tire (P.6-3)
— Tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) (P.2-15, P.5-4)

9. Outside mirrors (P.3-25)

10. Doors

— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system

(P.3-13)
— Welcome light (P.2-60)

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— Maintenance (P.8-21)

4. Moonroof (P.2-57)

5. Power windows (P.2-55)

6. Recovery hook (P.6-15)

7. Fog light (P.2-43)

8. Tires

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Trunk

— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system

(P.3-13)

— Trunk lid (P.3-17)
— 12-volt battery (P.8-18)

6. Sonar system (if so equipped) (P. 5-

93)

7. Rear view camera (P.4-26)

8. Fuel-filler door

— Operation (P.3-20)
— Fuel information (P.9-4)

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

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2. High-mounted stop light (bulb repla­cement) (P.8-29)

3. Rear combination light (bulb replace­ment) (P.8-29)

4. Satellite antenna (P.4-48)

5. Rear window defroster (P.2-37)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Rear sunshade (if so equipped)
(P.2-59)

2. Coat hooks (P.2-54)

3. Rear personal light (P.2-61)

4. Sun visors (P.3-23)

5. Power windows (P.2-55)

6. Moonroof switch (P.2-57)

7. Map light (P.2-61)
— Active noise control system

(P.5-105)
— SOS call switch* (Refer to the

separate Navigation System Owner’s

SSI0688

Manual.)

8. Sunglasses holder (P.2-52)

9. Inside rearview mirror

— Operation (P.3-24)
— HomeLink

®

(P.2-63)

10. Rear armrest (P.1-4)

11. Rear cup holders (P.2-51)

12. Console box

— Power outlet (P.2-49)
— USB input operation (P.4-69)

®

— iPod

player operation (P.4-79)

13. Front cup holders (P.2-51)

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COCKPIT

1. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-42)

2. AFS switch (if so equipped) (P.2-40)

3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-38)

4. Trip computer switch (P.2-28)

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5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od­ometer (P.2-7)

6. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-35)

7. Shift lever (P.5-14)

8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.5-100)

9. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-59)

10. Steering heater switch (if so
equipped) (P.2-43)

11. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-17)

12. Sonar system off switch (if so
equipped) (P.5-95)

13. Warning systems switch (if so
equipped) (P.5-21, P.5-31, P.5-82)

14. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P.5-86)

15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (P.3-22)

16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)

— Menu control switch (models with
navigation system)/Audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system) (P.4-82)

— Hands-Free Phone System switch
(P.4-97, P.4-86)

17. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-44)
— Driver supplemental air bag

(P.1-37)

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— Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-43)

18. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)

— Cruise control switches (P.5-46)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

switches (if so equipped) (P.5-48)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch

(if so equipped) (P.5-21, P.5-31,
P.5-69)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P.4-33)

2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)

3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)

4. Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P.2-37)

5. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys-

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tem* (if so equipped)

6. Clock (P.2-49)

7. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so

equipped)

— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10)

— Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free Phone Sys-

tem (P.4-84, P.4-95)
— Audio system (P.4-48)

8. Automatic climate control system
(P.4-34)/Forest Air

®

system (P.4-34)

9. Center ventilator (P.4-33)

10. Audio system (P.4-48)

11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-37)

12. Hood release handle (P.3-16)

13. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)

14. Parking brake
— Parking (P.5-18)

15. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)

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

17. Climate controlled seat switch (if so
equipped) (P.2-46)/Seat heater switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-44)

18. Drive mode select switch (P.5-18)

19. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-50)

20. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-52)

21. Trunk release power cancel switch
(P.3-18)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation

System Owner’s Manual.

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P.2-8)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)

3. Speedometer (P.2-7)

4. Assist charge gauge (P.2-8)

5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer

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(P.2-21)

6. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ35HR ENGINE

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

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

3. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)

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

5. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)

6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P.8-11)

7. Air cleaner (P.8-20)

8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)

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

10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

12-volt batteryCharge warning
light

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*

Brake system warning light
(yellow)

Brake warning light (red) 2-12

Direct Response Hybrid®Sys­tem warning light

Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)*

Engine oil pressure warning
light

High temperature warning light 2-14

Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
light (orange)*

Low tire pressure warning light 2-15

2-11

2-11

2-11

2-12

2-13

2-13

2-13

2-14

2-14

2-14

Warning

light

Indicator

light

Name Page

Master warning light 2-16

Preview Function warning light
(orange)*

Seat belt warning light and
chime

Supplemental air bag warning
light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light

Name Page

Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light*

Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light

Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
indicator light
(green)*

ECO drive indicator light 2-18

EV indicator light 2-18

Exterior light indicator 2-18

Front fog light indicator light 2-18

2-16

2-16

2-17

2-17

2-17

2-18

2-18

2-18

Indicator

light

Front passenger air bag status
light

High beam indicator light 2-18

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light*

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
light (green)*

Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)

READY to drive indicator light 2-20

Security indicator light 2-20

Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

2-18

2-18

2-19

2-19

2-20

2-20

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MEMO

0-12 Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

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

Front seats ...................................................... 1-3

Armrest ........................................................... 1-4

Head restraints/headrests ................................... 1-5

Adjustable head

restraint/headrest components........................ 1-6

Non-adjustable head

restraint/headrest components........................ 1-6

Remove ........................................................... 1-6

Install.............................................................. 1-7

Adjust ............................................................. 1-7

Front-seat Active Head Restraints .................... 1-9

Seat belts.......................................................... 1-10

Precautions on seat belt usage ..................... 1-10

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

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

Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function

(front seats) (if so equipped) ......................... 1-12

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

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

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

Child safety ....................................................... 1-17

Infants........................................................... 1-18

Small children ............................................... 1-18

Larger children .............................................. 1-18

Child restraints ................................................. 1-19

Precautions on child restraints..................... 1-19

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

System (LATCH)............................................ 1-21

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH................................................. 1-23

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts .............................................. 1-25

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH................................................. 1-28

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts..................................... 1-30

Installing top tether strap ............................ 1-33

Booster seats .............................................. 1-34

Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-37

Precautions on supplemental

restraint system........................................... 1-37

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ................................................. 1-42

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact

supplemental air bag systems ..................... 1-47

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats).... 1-49

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

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

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

SEATS

being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure
not to contact any moving parts to avoid
possible injuries and/or damages.

SSS0133

WARNING

. 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.

. For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the

seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly. See “Pre­cautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-10).

. Do not leave children unattended inside

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

. The seatback should not be reclined

further than necessary for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas­senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and

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FRONT SEATS

Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

. The power seat motor has an auto-reset

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

. Do not operate the power seat switch

for a long period of time when the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
tem is not running. This will discharge
the 12-volt battery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” (P.3-27)
for the seat position memory function.

®

Sys-

Forward and backward:

1

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

Reclining:

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

2

forward.

*

The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” (P.1-10).) Also, the seat-

forward or backward

*

2

backward until

*

SSS1051

back can be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.

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SSS1052

SSS1053

SSS1061

Seat lifter:

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

Lumbar support (if so equipped):

The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the occupants.

Push the front or back end of the switch to
adjust the seatback lumbar area.

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ARMREST

Rear armrest

Pull the armrest forward until it is hor­izontal.

HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

WARNING

Head restraint/headrest supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjustable
head restraints/headrests must be adjusted
properly, as specified in this section. Check
the adjustment after someone else uses the
seat. Do not attach anything to the head
restraint/headrest stalks or remove the
head restraint/headrest. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint/headrest has been
removed. If the head restraint/headrest was
removed, reinstall and properly adjust the
head restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions can reduce the effective­ness of the head restraint/headrest. This
may increase the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision.

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The illustration shows the seating posi­tions equipped with head restraint/head­rest.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a head restraint.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a headrest.
+ indicates the seating position is not

equipped with a head restraint or head­rest.

. Your vehicle is equipped with a head

restraint/headrest that may be inte­grated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

. Adjustable head restraints/headrests

have multiple notches along the stalk
to lock them in a desired adjustment
position.

. The non-adjustable head restraints/

headrests have a single locking notch
to secure them to the seat frame.

. Proper Adjustment:

— For the adjustable type, align the

head restraint/headrest so the cen­ter of your ear is approximately level
with the center of the head re­straint/headrest.

— If your ear position is still higher

than the recommended alignment,
place the head restraint/headrest at
the highest position.

. If the head restraint/headrest has been

removed, ensure that it is reinstalled
and locked in place before riding in that
designated seating position.

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SSS1037

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RE­STRAINT/HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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REMOVE

Use the following procedure to remove the
head restraint/headrest.

1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to
the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest
from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint/headrest prop­erly in a secure place so it is not loose
in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant

uses the seating position.

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INSTALL

1. Align the head restraint/headrest
stalks with the holes in the seat. Make
sure that the head restraint/headrest is
facing the correct direction. The stalk
with the adjustment notch
installed in the hole with the lock knob

2

.

*

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint/headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint/
headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position.

1

must be

*

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SSS0997

ADJUST

For adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the
center is level with the center of your ears.
If your ear position is still higher than the
recommended alignment, place the head
restraint/headrest at the highest position.

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For non-adjustable head restraint/head­rest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

Raise

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it
up.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

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SSS1035

SSS1036

Lower

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the head restraint/headrest down.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RE­STRAINTS

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

Active Head Restraints are effective for
collisions at low to medium speeds in
which it is said that whiplash-type injury
occurs most.

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

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly
as described earlier in this section.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9

SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, and you are sitting upright and
well back in your seat with both feet on the
floor, your chances of being injured or
killed in an accident and/or the severity of
injury may be greatly reduced. INFINITI
strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you
drive, even if your seating position in­cludes a supplemental air bag.

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

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SSS0134A

1-10 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WARNING

. 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.

. The seat belt should be properly ad-

justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the chance
or severity of injury in an accident.
Serious injury or death can occur if the
seat belt is not worn properly.

. Always route the shoulder belt over your

shoulder and across your chest. Never
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.

. 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.

. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely

fastened to the proper buckle.

. Do not wear the seat belt inside out or

twisted. Doing so may reduce its effec­tiveness.

. Do not allow more than one person to

use the same seat belt.

. Never carry more people in the vehicle

than there are seat belts.

. If the seat belt warning light glows

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

. No changes should be made to the seat

belt system. For example, do not modify
the seat belt, add material or install
devices that may change the seat belt
routing or tension. Doing so may affect
the operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious perso­nal injury.

. Once a seat belt pretensioner has

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

. Removal and installation of the preten-

sioner seat belt system components
should be done by an INFINITI retailer.

. All seat belt assemblies, including re-

tractors and attaching hardware, should
be inspected after any collision by an
INFINITI retailer. INFINITI recommends
that all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision be replaced unless
the collision was minor and the belts
show no damage and continue to oper­ate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage
or improper operation is noted.

. All child restraints and attaching hard-

ware should be inspected after any
collision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations. The
child restraints should be replaced if
they are damaged.

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SSS0016

SSS0014

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. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.

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

The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat
belt with a motor to help restrain front seat
occupants. This helps reduce the risk of
injury in a collision.

The motor retracts the seat belt under the
following emergency conditions:

. During emergency braking.
. During sudden steering maneuvers.
. Activation of the Intelligent Brake Assist

(IBA) system. (See “Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) system” (P.5-86).)

The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when:

. The seat belt is not fastened.
. The vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15

km/h) during emergency braking.

. The vehicle speed is under 19 MPH (30

km/h) during sudden steering maneu­vers.

The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when the brake pedal is not depressed
except when sudden steering maneuvers
occur and the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
system activates.

The motor also retracts the seat belt when
the seat belt is fastened or unfastened.
When the seat belt is fastened, the motor
tightens the seat belt for a snug fit. When
the seat belt is unfastened, the motor
retracts the seat belt. If the seat belt is not
fully retracted, the motor retracts the seat
belt when the door is opened.

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

If the motor cannot retract the seat belt
when the seat belt is fastened or unfas­tened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat

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belt system has a malfunction. Have your
INFINITI retailer check and repair the
system.

When the seat belt is retracted repeatedly
in a short period of time, the motor may
not be able to retract the seat belt. After 8
minutes, the motor normally reactivates
and retracts the seat belt. If the seat belt
still cannot be retracted by the motor, the
pre-crash seat belt system has a malfunc­tion. Have your INFINITI retailer check and
repair the system.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WARNING

. Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.

. 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.

. For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly.

. Do not allow children to play with the

seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Re­tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat
belt becomes wrapped around a child’s
neck with the ALR mode activated, the
child can be seriously injured or killed if
the seat belt retracts and becomes tight.
This can occur even if the vehicle is
parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release
the child. If the seat belt can not be
unbuckled or is already unbuckled,
release the child by cutting the seat belt
with a suitable tool (such as a knife or
scissors) to release the seat belt.

SSS0292

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-2).)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the
retractor and insert the tongue into the
buckle until you hear and feel the latch
engage.

.

The retractor is designed to lock
during a sudden stop or on impact.
A slow pulling motion permits the
belt to move, and allows you some
freedom of movement in the seat.

.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled
from its fully retracted position,
firmly pull the belt and release it.

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Then smoothly pull the belt out of
the retractor.

SSS0290

3. Position the lap belt portion low and
snug on the hips as shown.

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

The three-point type seat belts have two
modes of operation:

. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
. Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
mode allows the seat belt to extend and
retract to allow the driver and passengers
some freedom of movement in the seat.

The ELR locks the seat belt when the
vehicle slows down rapidly or during
impacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat
belt for child restraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated the seat
belt cannot be extended again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the
buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt
returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt
fully retracts. For additional information,
see “Child restraints” (P.1-19).

The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR
mode should not be activated. If it is
activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat
belt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position. If they are not com­pletely secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop.

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. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull

forward quickly. The retractor should
lock and restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this
check or if you have any question about
seat belt operation, see an INFINITI retailer.

SSS0326

Unfastening the seat belts

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

Checking seat belt operation

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

. When the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor.
. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat

belts, check the operation as follows:

SSS1084

Center of rear seat

Selecting correct set of seat belts:

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

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A

. The center seat belt

*

WARNING

WARNING

. After adjustment, release the adjustment

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

. The shoulder belt anchor height should

be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec­tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of

SSS0294A

Shoulder belt height adjustment
(front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-10).)

To adjust, push the button
move the shoulder belt anchor to the
desired position, so that the belt passes
over the center of the shoulder. The belt
should be away from your face and neck,
but not falling off of your shoulder. Release
the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
belt anchor into position.

A

, and then

*

injury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fit the lap­shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available that can be purchased.
The extender adds approximately 8 in (200
mm) of length and may be used for either
the driver or front passenger seating
position. See an INFINITI retailer for assis­tance with purchasing an extender if an
extender is required.

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. Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made

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

. Adults and children who can use the

standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.

. Never use seat belt extenders to install

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

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

. To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a

mild soap solution or any solution
recommended for cleaning upholstery
or carpets. Then, wipe with a cloth and
allow the seat belts to dry in the shade.
Do not allow the seat belts to retract
until they are completely dry.

. If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt

guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat

CHILD SAFETY

belts may retract slowly. Wipe the

shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry

cloth.

. Periodically check to see that the seat

belt and the metal components such as

buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible

wires and anchors work properly. If

loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other

damage on the webbing is found, the

entire seat belt assembly should be

replaced.

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the seat
belts. Most seating positions are equipped
with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes
wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR
mode activated, the child can be seriously
injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and
becomes tight. This can occur even if the
vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to
release the child. If the seat belt can not be
unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release
the child by cutting the seat belt with a
suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to
release the seat belt.

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

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

There are three basic types of child
restraint systems:

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. Rear-facing child restraint
. Forward-facing child restraint
. Booster seat

The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year
and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be
placed in rear-facing child restraints. For­ward-facing child restraints are available
for children who outgrow rear-facing child
restraints and are at least 1 year old.
Booster seats are used to help position a
vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who
can no longer use a forward-facing child
restraint.

WARNING

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

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved
child restraints for infants and small

children. See “Child restraints” (P.1-19).
A child restraint may be secured in the

vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower
Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system or
with the vehicle seat belt. See “Child
restraints” (P.1-19) for more information.

INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.

This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys­tem (Air bag system) for the front passen­ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
(P.1-37).

INFANTS

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rear-facing child restraint.
INFINITI recommends that infants be placed
in child restraints that comply with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Cana­dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits
your vehicle and always follow the manu­facturer’s instructions for installation and
use.

SMALL CHILDREN

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh
at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a
rear-facing child restraint as long as
possible up to the height or weight limit
of the child restraint. Children who outgrow
the height or weight limit of the rear-facing
child restraint and are at least 1 year old
should be secured in a forward-facing child
restraint with a harness. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum
and maximum weight and height recom­mendations. INFINITI recommends that
small children be placed in child restraints
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehi­cle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and
always follow the manufacturer’s instruc­tions for installation and use.

LARGER CHILDREN

Children should remain in a forward-facing
child restraint with a harness until they
reach the maximum height or weight limit
allowed by the child restraint manufac­turer.

Once a child outgrows the height or weight
limit of the harness-equipped forward-

facing child restraint, INFINITI recommends
that the child be placed in a commercially
available booster seat to obtain proper
seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly,
the booster seat should raise the child so
that the shoulder belt is properly posi­tioned across the chest and the top,
middle portion of the shoulder. The
shoulder belt should not cross the neck
or face and should not fall off the shoulder.
The lap belt should lie snugly across the
lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdo­men.

A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat
belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle
seat and have a label certifying that it
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. Once the child has
grown so the shoulder belt is no longer
on or near the face and neck, and the lap
belt can be positioned properly across the
lower hips or upper thighs, use the seat
belt without the booster seat.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat
and do not allow a child in the cargo area.
The child could be seriously injured or killed
in a sudden stop or collision.

SSS0099

SSS0100

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE­STRAINTS

WARNING

. Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions for proper use and installa­tion of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or other
passengers in a sudden stop or collision:

—

The child restraint must be used and
installed properly. Always follow all
of the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.

—

Infants and children should never be
held on anyone’ s lap. Even the
strongest adult cannot resist the
forces of a collision.

—

Do not put a seat belt around both a
child and another passenger.

—

INFINITI recommends that all child
restraints be installed in the rear
seat. Studies show that children are
safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat. If you
must install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front seat, see “For-

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19

ward-facing child restraint installa­tion using the seat belts” (P.1-30).

—

Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear­facing child restraint in the front
seat. An inflating air bag could
seriously injure or kill a child. A
rear-facing child restraint must only
be used in the rear seat.

—

Be sure to purchase a child restraint
that will fit the child and vehicle.
Some child restraints may not fit
properly in your vehicle.

—

Child restraint anchor points are
designed to withstand loads from
child restraints that are properly
fitted.

—

Never use the anchor points for
adult seat belts or harnesses.

—

A child restraint with a top tether
strap should not be used in the front
passenger seat.

—

Keep seatbacks as upright as pos­sible after fitting the child restraint.

—

Infants and children should always
be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while in the vehicle.

. When the child restraint is not in use,

keep it secured with the LATCH system
or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose objects can injure occu­pants or damage the vehicle.

A child restraint in a closed vehicle can
become very hot. Check the seating surface
and buckles before placing a child in the
child restraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal
child restraint anchor system, referred to
as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) system. Some child restraints
include rigid or webbing-mounted attach­ments that can be connected to these
anchors.

For details, see “ Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH)” (P.1-

21).
If you do not have a LATCH compatible

child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can
be used.

Several manufacturers offer child restraints

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CAUTION

for infants and small children of various
sizes. When selecting any child restraint,
keep the following points in mind:

. Choose only a restraint with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan­dard 213.

. Check the child restraint in your vehicle

to be sure it is compatible with the
vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

. If the child restraint is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the
child restraint and check the various
adjustments to be sure the child
restraint is compatible with your child.
Choose a child restraint that is de­signed for your child’s height and
weight. Always follow all recommended
procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated. Canadian law requires the
top tether strap on forward-facing child
restraints be secured to the designated
anchor point on the vehicle.

SSS0567

LATCH label location

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren System (LATCH)

Your vehicle is equipped with special
anchor points that are used with the LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system compatible child restraints. This
system may also be referred to as the
ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With
this system, you do not have to use a
vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint.

LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc­tions for proper use and installation of child
restraints could result in serious injury or
death of a child or other passengers in a
sudden stop or collision:

. Attach LATCH system compatible child

restraints only at the locations shown in
the illustration.

. Do not secure a child restraint in the

center rear seating position using the
LATCH lower anchors. The child restraint
will not be secured properly.

. Inspect the lower anchors by inserting

your fingers into the lower anchor area.
Feel to make sure there are no obstruc­tions over the anchors such as seat belt
webbing or seat cushion material. The
child restraint will not be secured
properly if the lower anchors are ob­structed.

Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used to attach

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21

adult seat belts, or other items or equip­ment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage
the child restraint anchorages. The child
restraint will not be properly installed using
the damaged anchorage, and a child could
be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

SSS0637

LATCH lower anchor location

LATCH lower anchor location

The LATCH anchors are located at the rear
of the seat cushion near the seatback. A
label is attached to the seatback to help
you locate the LATCH anchors.

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

Installing child restraint LATCH
lower anchor attachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include
two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments
that can be connected to two anchors
located at certain seating positions in your
vehicle. With this system, you do not have
to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the
child restraint. Check your child restraint
for a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the
instructions provided by the child restraint
manufacturer.

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SSS0643

SSS0644

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing child restraints with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments or
seat belts. (See “Installing top tether
strap” (P.1-33).)

When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.

SSS0791

Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located on the rear
parcel shelf.

If you have any questions when installing
a top tether strap child restraint on the
rear seat, consult an INFINITI retailer for
details.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used to attach

adult seat belts, or other items or equip­ment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage
the child restraint anchorages. The child
restraint will not be properly installed using
the damaged anchorage, and a child could
be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN­STALLATION USING LATCH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec­tions before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint man­ufacturer’s instructions.

SSS0648

Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor at­tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach­ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.

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SSS0649

Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

Rear-facing — step 3

3. For child restraints that are equipped
with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your hand to com­press the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.

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SSS0639

SSS0650

Rear-facing — step 4

4. After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the LATCH attach­ment path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the LATCH attach­ment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the
LATCH attachment as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint or try installing
by using the vehicle seat belt (if

applicable). Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat steps
1 through 4.

bag and status light” (P.1-44).

SSS0100

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN­STALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when
installing a child restraint. Failure to use the
ALR mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint
could tip over or be loose and cause injury
to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also,
it can change the operation of the front
passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air

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SSS0100

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

Rear-facing — step 1

“Child safety” (P.1-17) and “Child re­straints” (P.1-19) before installing a child
restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belts

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the

Rear-facing — step 2

child restraint and insert it into the
buckle until you hear and feel the latch
engage. Be sure to follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions
for belt routing.

in the rear seats:

1. Child restraints for infants must be

used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the front
seat. Position the child restraint on the

seat. Always follow the restraint man­ufacturer’s instructions.

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SSS0654

SSS0655

Rear-facing — step 3

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat
belt retractor is in the Automatic Lock­ing Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.

SSS0656

Rear-facing — step 4

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.

SSS0657

Rear-facing — step 5

5. Remove any additional slack from the
seat belt; press downward and rear­ward firmly in the center of the child
restraint to compress the vehicle seat
cushion and seatback while pulling up
on the seat belt.

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SSS0658

Rear-facing — step 6

6. After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the seat belt path.
The child restraint should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to
side. Try to tug it forward and check to
see if the belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the seat belt as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure that the child
restraint is properly secured prior to
each use. If the seat belt is not locked,
repeat steps 1 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec­tions before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a forward­facing child restraint using the LATCH
system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint man­ufacturer’s instructions.

SSS0645

Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor at­tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.
Check to make sure the LATCH attach­ment is properly attached to the lower
anchors.

If the child restraint is equipped with a
top tether strap, route the top tether
strap and secure the tether strap to the
tether anchor point. See “Installing top
tether strap” (P.1-33). Do not install
child restraints that require the use of a
top tether strap in seating positions
that do not have a top tether anchor.

SSS0646

Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

3. The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seat­back.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be

sure to reinstall the head restraint
when the child restraint is removed.

See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-5)
for head restraint adjustment informa­tion.

If the seating position does not have an
head restraint and it is interfering with

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the proper child restraint fit, try another
seating position or a different child
restraint.

SSS0647

Forward-facing — step 4

4. For child restraints that are equipped
with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your knee to com­press the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to
the manufacturer’s instructions to re­move any slack.

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SSS0638

Forward-facing — step 6

6. After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the LATCH attach­ment path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the LATCH attach­ment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the
LATCH attachment as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat steps
1 through 6.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when
installing a child restraint. Failure to use the
ALR mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint
could tip over or be loose and cause injury
to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also,
it can change the operation of the front
passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” (P.1-44).

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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec­tions before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a forward­facing child restraint using the vehicle seat
belt in the rear seats or in the front
passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint in

the front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and, therefore,
must not be used in the front seat.

step 1

SSS0640

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint man­ufacturer’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seat­back.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint or headrest to obtain the
correct child restraint fit. If the head
restraint or headrest is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall

the head restraint or headrest when
the child restraint is removed. See

“Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-5) for
head restraint or headrest adjustment,
removal and installation information.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or headrest
and it is interfering with the proper
child restraint fit, try another seating
position or a different child restraint.

SSS0360B

Forward-facing — step 3

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the
buckle until you hear and feel the latch
engage. Be sure to follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions
for belt routing.

If the child restraint is equipped with a
top tether strap, route the top tether
strap and secure the tether strap to the
tether anchor point (rear seat installa­tion only). See “Installing top tether
strap” (P.1-33). Do not install child
restraints that require the use of a top
tether strap in seating positions that do
not have a top tether anchor.

SSS0651

Forward-facing — step 4

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat
belt retractor is in the Automatic Lock­ing Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt
is fully retracted.

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SSS0652

Forward-facing — step 5

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.

9. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps
2 through 8.

SSS0653

6. Remove any additional slack from the

Forward-facing — step 6

seat belt; press downward and rear­ward firmly in the center of the child
restraint with your knee to compress
the vehicle seat cushion and seatback
while pulling up on the seat belt.

7. Tighten the tether strap according to
the manufacturer’s instructions to re­move any slack.

8. After attaching the child restraint, test

Forward-facing — step 8

it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the seat belt path.
The child restraint should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to
side. Try to tug it forward and check to
see if the belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the seat belt as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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SSS0641

SSS1085

Forward-facing — step 10

10.If the child restraint is installed in the
front passenger seat, place the ignition
switch in the ON position. The front
passenger air bag status light
should illuminate. If this light is not
illuminated, see “Front passenger air
bag and status light” (P.1-44). Move

the child restraint to another seating
position. Have the system checked by

an INFINITI retailer.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

SSS0791

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used to attach
adult seat belts, or other items or equip­ment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage
the child restraint anchorages. The child
restraint will not be properly installed using
the damaged anchorage, and a child could
be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard seat
positions only) or the seat belt, as applic­able.

1. Flip up the anchor cover from the
anchor point which is located directly
behind the child seat.

2. If necessary, raise or remove the head
restraint or headrest to position the top
tether strap over the top of the seat­back. If the head restraint or headrest
is removed, store it in a secure place.
Be sure to reinstall the head restraint or
headrest when the child restraint is
removed.

See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-5)
for head restraint or headrest adjust­ment, removal and installation informa­tion.

Position the top tether strap over the
top of the seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether
anchor point on the rear parcel shelf.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint
installation procedure steps in this
section before tightening the tether
strap.

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If you have any questions when installing
a top tether strap, consult your INFINITI
retailer for details.

BOOSTER SEATS

Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured in
a sudden stop or collision greatly increases:

. Make sure the shoulder portion of the

belt is away from the child’s face and
neck and the lap portion of the belt does
not cross the stomach.

. Make sure the shoulder belt is not

behind the child or under the child’s
arm.

. A booster seat must only be installed in

a seating position that has a lap/
shoulder belt.

LRS0455

Booster seats of various sizes are offered
by several manufacturers. When selecting
any booster seat, keep the following points
in mind:

. Choose only a booster seat with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan­dard 213.

. Check the booster seat in your vehicle

to be sure it is compatible with the
vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

LRS0453

. Make sure the child’s head will be

properly supported by the booster seat
or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at
or above the center of the child’s ears.
For example, if a low back booster seat

1

is chosen, the vehicle seatback

*

must be at or above the center of the
child’s ears. If the seatback is lower
than the center of the child’s ears, a
high back booster seat
used.

. If the booster seat is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the
booster seat and check the various
adjustments to be sure the booster

*

2

should be

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seat is compatible with your child.
Always follow all recommended proce­dures.

LRS0464

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.

The instructions in this section apply to
booster seat installation in the rear seats
or the front passenger seat.

Booster seat installation

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when using a
booster seat with the seat belts.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety”, “Child restraints” and
“Booster seats” sections earlier in this

section before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a booster seat

in the rear seat or in the front passenger
seat:

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SSS0640

1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, move the seat to the rear­most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.
Only place it in a forward-facing direc­tion. Always follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions.

LRS0454

Front passenger position

3. The booster seat should be positioned
on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint or headrest to obtain the
correct booster seat fit. If the head
restraint or headrest is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall

the head restraint or headrest when
the booster seat is removed. See “Head

restraints/headrests” (P.1-5) for head
restraint or headrest adjustment, re­moval and installation information.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or headrest

and it is interfering with the proper
booster seat fit, try another seating
position or a different booster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt
low and snug on the child’s hips. Be
sure to follow the booster seat manu­facturer’s instructions for adjusting the
seat belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the
seat belt toward the retractor to take up
extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is
positioned across the top, middle por­tion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions for adjusting the seat belt
routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and
instructions for properly fastening a
seat belt shown in “Seat belts” (P.1-

10).

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SSS1085

7. If the booster seat is installed in the
front passenger seat, push the ignition
switch to the ON position. The front
passenger air bag status light
or may not illuminate depending on the
size of the child and the type of booster
seat used. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” (P.1-44).

may

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information
concerning the following systems:

. Driver and passenger supplemental

front-impact air bag (INFINITI Advanced
Air Bag System)

. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bag

. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact sup-

plemental air bag

. Seat belt with pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag system:

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System can
help cushion the impact force to the head
and chest of the driver and front passenger
in certain frontal collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag system: This system can

help cushion the impact force to the chest
and pelvis area of the driver and front
passenger in certain side impact collisions.
The side air bag is designed to inflate on
the side where the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple­mental air bag system: This system can

help cushion the impact force to the head

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of occupants in front and rear outboard
seating positions in certain side impact
collisions. The curtain 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” (P.1-10) for
instructions and precautions on seat belt
usage.)

The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ingition switch is in the ON
position.

After pushing the ingition switch 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.

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SSS0131B

SSS0132B

WARNING

. The supplemental front air bags ordina-

rily will not inflate in the event of a side
impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower
severity frontal collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents.

. The front passenger air bag will not

inflate if the passenger air bag status
light is lit or if the front passenger seat
is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” (P.1-44).

. The seat belts and the supplemental

front air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in
the seat with both feet on the floor. The
front air bags inflate with great force.
Even with the INFINITI advanced air bag
system, 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.

. The driver and front passenger seat belt

buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
Advanced Air Bag System monitors the
severity of a collision and seat belt
usage then inflates the air bags as
needed. Failure to properly wear seat
belts can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.

. The front passenger seat is equipped

with an occupant classification sensor
(pattern sensor) that turns the front
passenger air bag OFF under some
conditions. This sensor is only used in
this seat. Failure to be properly seated
and wearing the seat belt can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an
accident. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” (P.1-44).

. Keep hands on the outside of the

steering wheel. Placing them inside the
steering wheel rim could increase the
risk of injury if the front air bag inflates.

SSS0007

SSS0006

SSS0008

SSS0009

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SSS0099

WARNING

. 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 illustrations.

. Children may be severely injured or

killed when the front air bags, side air
bags or curtain air bags inflate if they
are not properly restrained. Pre-teens
and children should be properly re­strained in the rear seat, if possible.

. Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag

System, never install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat. An inflating
front air bag could seriously injure or kill
your child. See “Child restraints” (P.1-

19) for details.

SSS0059A

SSS0100

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SSS0188A

SSS0140

SSS0162

SSS0159

WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen­tal air bags and roof-mounted curtain side­impact supplemental air bags:

. The front seat-mounted side-impact air

bags and roof-mounted curtain air bags
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.

. The seat belts, side air bags and curtain

air bags are most effective when you are
sitting well back and upright in the seat.
The side air bag and curtain 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 seats or rear outboard
seats 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.

. 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. Some
examples of dangerous riding positions
are shown in the illustrations.

. 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 system 1-41

1. Crash zone sensor

2. Supplemental front air bag modules
(INFINITI Advanced Air Bags)

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup­plemental air bags

4. Occupant classification sensor (pat­tern sensor)

5. Occupant classification system con­trol unit

6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags

7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag inflators

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SSS1086

8. Lap outer pretensioners (if so
equipped)

9. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

10. Satellite sensors

11. Seat belts with pretensioners

INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS­TEM (front seats)

This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI
Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and
front passenger seats. This system is
designed to meet certification require­ments under U.S. regulations. It is also
permitted in Canada. All of the informa-

tion, cautions and warnings in this manual
still apply and must be followed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air
bag is located in the center of the steering
wheel. The front passenger supplemental
front-impact air bag is mounted in the
instrument panel above the glove box. The
front 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 front air bag

operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has

dual stage air bag inflators. The system
monitors information from the crash zone
sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat
belt buckle switches and the occupant
classification sensor (pattern sensor). In­flator operation is based on the severity of
a collision and seat belt usage for the
driver. For the front passenger, the occu­pant classification sensor is also moni­tored. Based on information from the
sensors, only one front air bag may inflate
in a crash, depending on the crash severity
and whether the front occupants are belted
or unbelted. Additionally, the front pas­senger air bag may be automatically turned
OFF under some conditions, depending on
the information provided by the occupant
classification sensor. If the front passenger
air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status
light will be illuminated (if the seat is
unoccupied, the light will not be illumi­nated, but the air bag will be off). (See
“Front passenger air bag and status light”
(P.1-44) for further details.) One front air
bag inflating does not indicate improper
performance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air

bag system, contact an INFINITI retailer. If
you are considering modification of your
vehicle due to a disability, you may also
contact an INFINITI retailer. Contact infor­mation is contained in the front of this
Owner’s Manual.

When a 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
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.

Front 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 front
air bag may cause facial abrasions or other
injuries. Front air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.

Even with INFINITI advanced air bags, seat
belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel
or instrument panel. The 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 front air bags deflate quickly after a
collision.

The supplemental front air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

After pushing the ignition switch 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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of injury in an accident.

Status light:

The front passenger air bag status light

is located on the instrument panel.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the front passenger air bag status
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off or illuminates depending on
the front passenger seat occupied status.
The light operates as follows:

SSS1085

Front passenger air bag status light

Front passenger air bag and status
light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF under some condi­tions. Read this section carefully to learn
how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat
belt and child restraints is necessary for
most effective protection. Failure to follow
all instructions in this manual concerning
the use of seats, seat belts and child
restraints can increase the risk or severity

. Unoccupied passenger seat: The

light is OFF and the front passenger air
bag is OFF and will not inflate in a
crash.

. Passenger seat occupied by a small

adult, child or child restraint as out­lined in this section: The
illuminates to indicate that the front
passenger air bag is OFF and will not
inflate in a crash.

. Occupied passenger seat and the pas-

senger meets the conditions outlined in
this section: The
indicate that the front passenger air
bag is operational.

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light

light is OFF to

Front passenger air bag:

The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is
operated under some conditions as de­scribed below as permitted by U.S. regula­tions. If the front passenger air bag is OFF,
it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air
bag and other air bags in your vehicle are
not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help
reduce the risk of injury or death from an
inflating air bag to certain front passenger
seat occupants, such as children, by
requiring the air bag to be automatically
turned OFF.

The occupant classification sensor (pattern
sensor) is in the front passenger seat
cushion and is designed to detect an
occupant and objects on the seat. For
example, if a child is in the front passenger
seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is
designed to turn the passenger air bag
OFF in accordance with the regulations.
Also, if a child restraint of the type
specified in the regulations is on the seat,
the occupant classification sensor can
detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who
are properly seated and using the seat belt

as outlined in this manual should not
cause the passenger air bag to be auto­matically turned OFF. For small adults it
may be turned OFF, however, if the
occupant does not sit in the seat properly
(for example, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by
otherwise being out of position), this could
cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF.
Always be sure to be seated and wearing
the seat belt properly for the most effective
protection by the seat belt and supple­mental air bag.

INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear
seat. INFINITI also recommends that appro­priate child restraints and booster seats be
properly installed in a rear seat. If this is
not possible, the occupant classification
sensor is designed to operate as described
above to turn the front passenger air bag
OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to
properly secure child restraints and to use
the ALR mode (child restraint mode) may
allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also
result in the passenger air bag inflating in
a crash instead of being OFF. (See “Child
restraints” (P.1-19) for proper use and

installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied,

the passenger air bag is designed not to
inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects
placed on the seat could result in air bag
inflation, because of the object being
detected by the occupant classification
sensor. Other conditions could also result
in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are
on the seat, contrary to the instructions in
this manual. Always be sure that you and
all vehicle occupants are seated and
restrained properly.

Using the passenger air bag status light,
you can monitor when the front passenger
air bag is automatically turned OFF with the
seat occupied. The light will not illuminate
when the front passenger seat is unoccu­pied.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illumi­nated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it
could be that the person is a small adult,
or is not sitting on the seat properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the passenger air bag status light
may or may not be illuminated, depending
on the size of the child and the type of

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child restraint being used. If the passenger
air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate
in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used
properly. Make sure that the child restraint
is installed properly, the seat belt is used
properly and the occupant is positioned
properly. If the passenger air bag status
light is still not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the
child restraint, the seat belts and the
occupant are properly positioned, the
system may be sensing an unoccupied
seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your
INFINITI retailer can check that the system
is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your retailer
that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint
in a rear seat.

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System and
passenger air bag status light will take a
few seconds to register a change in the
passenger seat status. However, if the seat
becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.

If a malfunction occurs in the front
passenger air bag system, the supplemen­tal air bag warning light
meter and gauges area will blink. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.

, located in the

Other supplemental front-impact
air bag precautions

WARNING

. 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 front air bags inflate.

. Do not place objects with sharp edges

on the seat. Also, do not place heavy
objects on the seat that will leave
permanent impressions in the seat. Such
objects can damage the seat or occupant
classification sensor (pattern sensor).
This can affect the operation of the air
bag system and result in serious perso­nal injury.

. Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot

steam cleaners) on the seat. This can

damage the seat or occupant classifica­tion sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.

. Immediately after inflation, several front

air bag system components will be hot.
Do not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.

. No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of
the air bag system. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the supplemental
air bag or damage to the supplemental
air bag system.

. Do not make unauthorized changes to

your vehicle’s electrical system, suspen­sion system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the front
air bag system.

. Tampering with the 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.

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. Modifying or tampering with the front

passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing
material on the seat cushion or by
installing additional trim material, such
as seat covers, on the seat that is not
specifically designed to assure proper
air bag operation. Additionally, do not
stow any objects under the front pas­senger seat or the seat cushion and
seatback. Such objects may interfere
with the proper operation of the occu­pant classification sensor.

. No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with the
seat belt system may result in serious
personal injury.

. Work on and around the front air bag

system should be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Installation of electrical equip­ment should also be done by an INFINITI
retailer. The Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should
not be modified or disconnected. Un­authorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on

the air bag system.

. A cracked windshield should be replaced

immediately by a qualified repair facility.
A cracked windshield could affect the
function of the supplemental air bag
system.

* 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 front air
bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Man­ual.

SSS0521

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM­PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND
ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IM­PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYS­TEMS

The side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats. The
curtain air bags are located in the side roof
rails. All of the information, cautions and

warnings in this manual still apply and
must be followed. The side air bags and

curtain air bags are designed to inflate in
higher severity side collisions, 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 on the side where
the vehicle is impacted.

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 side air bags and curtain air bags
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.

Side air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the chest and pelvis of the front occupants.
Curtain 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 bags
and curtain air bags may cause abrasions
or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain
air bags do not provide restraint to the

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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 as far away as practical from the
door finishers and side roof rails. The side
air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly
in order to help protect the occupants.
Because of this, the force of the side air
bags and curtain air bags 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 bags
and curtain air bags will deflate quickly
after the collision is over.

The side air bags and curtain air bags
operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.

After pushing the ignition switch 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.

. 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
side air bag inflates.

. Right after inflation, several side air

bags and curtain air bag system compo­nents will be hot. Do not touch them;
you may severely burn yourself.

. No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of
side air bag and curtain air bags. This is
to prevent damage to or accidental
inflation of the side air bag and curtain
air bag systems.

. Do not make unauthorized changes to

your vehicle’s electrical system, suspen­sion system or side panel. This could
affect proper operation of the side air
bag and curtain air bag systems.

. Tampering with the air bag system may

result in serious personal injury. For
example, do not change the front seats
by placing material near the seatback or

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WARNING

by installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, around the side air
bags.

. Work around and on the side air bag and

curtain air bag systems should be done
by an INFINITI retailer. Installation of
electrical equipment should also be
done by an INFINITI retailer. The Supple­mental Restraint System (SRS) wiring
harnesses* should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the side-impact
air bag system.

* 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 side air bag
and curtain air bag systems and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(front seats)

WARNING

. The pretensioners cannot be reused after

activation. They must be replaced to­gether with the retractor and buckle as a
unit.

. If the vehicle becomes involved in a

collision but a pretensioner is not
activated, be sure to have the preten­sioner system checked and, if necessary,
replaced by an INFINITI retailer.

. No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of
the pretensioners. This is to prevent
damage to or accidental activation of the
pretensioner system. Tampering with the
pretensioner system may result in ser­ious personal injury.

. Work around and on the pretensioners

should be done by an INFINITI retailer.
Installation of electrical equipment
should also be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pretensioner system.

. If you need to dispose of the preten-

sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact an
INFINITI retailer. Correct pretensioner
disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system may activate with
the supplemental air bag system in certain
types of collisions. Working with the seat
belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt
when the vehicle becomes involved in
certain types of collisions, helping to
restrain front seat occupants.

The pretensioner is encased with the seat
belt retractor. These seat belts are used the
same way as conventional seat belts.

When a pretensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be
heard. The smoke is not harmful, and it
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.

After pretensioner activation, load limiters
allow the seat belt to release webbing (if
necessary) to reduce forces against the

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49

chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light

is used to indicate malfunctions in the
pretensioner system. See “Supplemental
air bag warning light” (P.1-50). If the
operation of the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates, have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the seat belt
pretensioners and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Man­ual.

SSS1016

SPA1097

servicing:
. The supplemental air bag warning light

remains on after approximately 7 sec­onds.

. The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

. The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the air bags and/
or pretensioner systems may not operate
properly. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
INFINITI retailer.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag systems are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

SRS air bag

The warning labels
surface of the sun visors.

1

are located on the

*

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
monitors the circuits for the air bag
systems, pretensioners and all related
wiring.

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the SRS air bag
systems are operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the
air bags and/or pretensioner systems need

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in the instrument panel,

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the air bags and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE­DURE

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to
activate 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 an INFINITI retailer.

When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,
curtain air bags, pretensioners and related
parts should be pointed out to the person
conducting the maintenance. The ignition
switch should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.

WARNING

. Once a front air bag, side air bag, or

curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and must
be replaced. Additionally, the activated
pretensioner must also be replaced. The
air bag module and pretensioner should
be replaced by an INFINITI retailer. The

air bag module and pretensioner system
cannot be repaired.

. The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air

bag and the pretensioner system should
be inspected by an INFINITI retailer if
there is any damage to the front end or
side portion of the vehicle.

. If you need to dispose of the supple-

mental air bag or pretensioner or scrap
the vehicle, contact an INFINITI retailer.
Correct supplemental air bag and seat
belt pretensioner system disposal pro­cedures are set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect dis­posal procedures could cause personal
injury.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-51

MEMO

1-52 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

2 Instruments and controls

Cockpit................................................................ 2-3

Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5

Meters and gauges.............................................. 2-6

Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7

Tachometer...................................................... 2-8

Assist charge gauge........................................ 2-8

Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8

Warning/indicator lights and

audible reminders ............................................. 2-10

Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-11

Warning lights............................................... 2-11

Indicator lights .............................................. 2-17

Audible reminders ......................................... 2-20

Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-21

Operational indicators ................................... 2-23

Maintenance indicators ................................. 2-26

Trip computer................................................ 2-28

Security systems ............................................... 2-32

Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-32

INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-34

Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-35

Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-36

Rear window and outside mirror

defroster switch................................................. 2-37

Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-38

Xenon headlights......................................... 2-38

Headlight switch .......................................... 2-38

Turn signal switch........................................ 2-43

Fog light switch ........................................... 2-43

Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ............. 2-43

Horn ................................................................. 2-44

Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-44

Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-46

Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-47

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch

(if so equipped) ................................................ 2-47

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-48

Clock................................................................. 2-49

Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-49

Power outlet ..................................................... 2-49

Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-50

Front............................................................ 2-50

Rear............................................................. 2-50

Storage............................................................. 2-51

Cup holders ................................................. 2-51

Sunglasses holder ...................................... 2-52

Glove box .................................................... 2-52

Console box................................................. 2-53

Card holder.................................................. 2-53

Rear pocket ................................................. 2-54

Coat hooks.................................................... 2-54

Trunk hooks .................................................. 2-54

Windows ........................................................... 2-55

Power windows ............................................. 2-55

Moonroof........................................................... 2-57

Power moonroof ............................................ 2-58

Rear sunshade (if so equipped) ......................... 2-59

Welcome light.................................................... 2-60

Battery saver system..................................... 2-60

Interior lights..................................................... 2-61

Map lights..................................................... 2-61

Personal lights .............................................. 2-61

Interior light control switch............................ 2-62

Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-63

Trunk light ........................................................ 2-63

HomeLink

®

Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-63

Programming HomeLink
Programming HomeLink

customers and gate openers........................ 2-66

Operating the HomeLink

®

............................. 2-64

®

for Canadian

®

Universal Transceiver ................................... 2-66

Programming troubleshooting ...................... 2-66

Clearing the programmed information.......... 2-67

Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

®

button....................................... 2-67

If your vehicle is stolen ............................... 2-67

COCKPIT

1. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-42)

2. AFS switch (if so equipped) (P.2-40)

3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-38)

4. Trip computer switch (P.2-28)

JVC0259X

5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od­ometer (P.2-7)

6. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-35)

7. Shift lever (P.5-14)

8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.5-100)

9. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-59)

10. Steering heater switch (if so
equipped) (P.2-43)

11. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-17)

12. Sonar system off switch (if so
equipped) (P.5-95)

13. Warning systems switch (if so
equipped) (P.5-21, P.5-31, P.5-82)

14. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P.5-86)

15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (P.3-22)

16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)

— Menu control switch (models with
navigation system)/Audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system) (P.4-82)

— Hands-Free Phone System switch
(P.4-97, P.4-86)

17. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-44)
— Driver supplemental air bag

(P.1-37)

Instruments and controls 2-3

— Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-43)

18. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)

— Cruise control switches (P.5-46)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

switches (if so equipped) (P.5-48)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch

(if so equipped) (P.5-21, P.5-31,
P.5-69)

2-4 Instruments and controls

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P.4-33)

2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)

3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)

4. Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P.2-37)

5. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys-

JVO0132X

tem* (if so equipped)

6. Clock (P.2-49)

7. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so

equipped)

— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10)

— Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free Phone Sys-

tem (P.4-84, P.4-95)
— Audio system (P.4-48)

8. Automatic climate control system
(P.4-34)/Forest Air

®

system* (P.4-34)

9. Center ventilator (P.4-33)

10. Audio system (P.4-48)

11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-37)

12. Hood release handle (P.3-16)

13. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)

14. Parking brake
— Parking (P.5-18)

15. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)

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

17. Climate controlled seat switch (if so
equipped) (P.2-46)/Seat heater switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-44)

18. Drive mode select switch (P.5-18)

19. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-50)

20. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-52)

21. Trunk release power cancel switch
(P.3-18)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation

System Owner’s Manual.

Instruments and controls 2-5

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P.2-8)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)

3. Speedometer (P.2-7)

4. Assist charge gauge (P.2-8)

*: The needle indicators in the speed­ometer, tachometer, assist charge gauge
and fuel gauge may move slightly after the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK
position. This is not a malfunction.

CAUTION

. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampened

with water. Never use a rough cloth,
alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of
solvent or paper towel with a chemical
cleaning agent. They will scratch or
cause discoloration to the lens.

. Do not spray any liquid such as water on

the meter lens. Spraying liquid may
cause the system to malfunction.

JVI0200X

5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-21)

6. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)

2-6 Instruments and controls

TRIP A ? TRIP B ? TRIP A

Resetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.

Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. (See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display” (P.2-21)
and “How to use STATUS button” (P.4-10).)

*

3

for more

SIC4318

Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).

SIC4319

Odometer/twin trip odometer

Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer

2

are displayed on the dot matrix liquid

*

crystal display when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.

The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the dis­tance of individual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
right of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows:

1

and twin trip odometer

*

*

3

on the

Instruments and controls 2-7

JVI0196X

JVI0197X

JVI0846X

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev

the engine into the red zone

The scale length and the red zone vary with
the engine model.

*

1

.

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.

2-8 Instruments and controls

ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the condition of the
electric motor.

When the needle is between the center and
the PWR
electric motor is powering the drive wheels
and the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is
discharging.

When the needle is between the center and
CHG
electric motor is generating power to
recharge the Li-ion battery.

1

side, this indicates that the

*

2

side, this indicates that the

*

FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, acceleration, or going up
or down hills.

The gauge needle returns to “0” (Empty)
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0” (Empty).

The low fuel warning
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the
fuel level is getting low. Refuel as soon as

appears on the

it is convenient, preferably before the
gauge reaches “0”. There will be a small
reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches “0”.

The
located on the right side of the vehicle.

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

CAUTION

. When the fuel gauge reads “0”, put a

minimum of 4 US gallons (15 liters) of
gasoline in the fuel tank. If there is less
than 4 US gallons (15 liters) in the tunk,
the hybrid system may not start.

. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the

malfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.

—

For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
(P.2-19).

light

Instruments and controls 2-9

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

12-volt battery charge warning light Master warning light

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Inter­vention (BSI) system warning light (orange)*

Brake system warning light (yellow) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light Security indicator light

Brake warning light (red)

Direct Response Hybrid®System warning
light

Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warning
light (orange)*

Engine oil pressure warning light ECO drive indicator light

High temperature warning light EV indicator light

Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering) warn­ing light

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system warn­ing light (orange)*

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) light (orange)* Front passenger air bag status light

Low tire pressure warning light High beam indicator light

Preview Function warning light (orange)* Lane Departure Warning (LDW) light (green)*

Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Supplemental air bag warning light READY to drive indicator light

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*

Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) OFF indicator light

Automatic transmission (AT) position indica­tor light

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green)*

Exterior light indicator

Front fog light indicator light

*: if so equipped

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light

2-10 Instruments and controls

CHECKING BULBS

With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
following lights will come on (if so
equipped):

, or , , , , , ,
,

The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):

, , or , , , , ,
, ,

If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.

Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display between the speedometer and
tachometer. (See “Dot matrix liquid crystal
display” (P.2-21).)

®

System. The

WARNING LIGHTS

12-volt battery charge warning

light

If the light comes on when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, it may indicate
the charging system is not functioning
properly. See an INFINITI retailer immedi­ately.

CAUTION

The charging system may not be functioning
properly if the 12-volt battery charge warn­ing light comes on while the hybrid system
is running. The hybrid system will stop
operating when the 12-volt battery becomes
discharged. Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place and contact your INFINITI
retailer.

or Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS) warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera­tional.

If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the hybrid system is running, or while
driving, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti­lock assistance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-

96).)

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) sys­tem warning light (orange; if so
equipped)

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator light will first
illuminate in orange and turn green before
turning off. This indicates that the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Inter­vention (BSI) systems are operational.

If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the BSW and BSI
systems are not functioning properly.
Although the vehicle is still driveable, have
the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/
Blind Spot Intervention
(P.5-31).

TM

(BSI) system”

Instruments and controls 2-11

Brake system warning light

(yellow)

This light will illuminate after the hybrid
system is started and then turns off after a
few seconds.

WARNING

If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re­leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor­mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.

If the brake system warning light (yellow)
illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, it may indicate a malfunc­tion in the brake system or one of the
following other functions.

. Regenerative brake system
. Hill start assist system
. Rise-up and build-up function

See an INFINITI retailer for an inspection as
soon as possible.

A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.

or Brake warning light

(red)

This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator:

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning:

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is low, add fluid and have the
system checked by your INFINITI retai­ler. (See “Brake fluid” (P.8-16).)

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have
the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.

Brake system malfunction warning:

If the brake warning light (red) and the
following warning light illuminate at the
same time when the parking brake is
released and the brake fluid level is
sufficient, there may be a malfunction in
the brake system.

. Brake system warning light (yellow)

WARNING

If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re­leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor­mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.

A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.

. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning

light
— Avoid driving at high speed and

sudden braking, and see an INFINITI

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retailer as soon as possible for an
inspection.

WARNING

. Your brake system may not be working

properly if the brake warning light (red)
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the
nearest serv ice station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.

. Pressing the brake pedal with the hybrid

system stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis­tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

. If the brake fluid level is below the

minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked at an INFINITI
retailer.

Direct Response Hybrid®Sys-

tem warning light

When the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position, the Direct Response Hybrid
System warning light illuminates. After

starting the hybrid system, the hybrid
system warning light turns off.

If the hybrid system warning light illumi­nates while driving, it may indicate that
there is a malfunction in the electric motor
and/or other hybrid system components.

Stop your vehicle immediately and contact
your INFINITI retailer.

If the hybrid system warning light blinks
while driving, it may indicate that the Li-ion
battery charge is low and you cannot
continue to drive.

Do not allow the vehicle to coast when the
Li-ion battery is low or when the hybrid
system warning light blinks while driving.
The engine will not automatically start to
charge the Li-ion battery while the vehicle
is coasting.

Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)

This light comes on if there is a malfunc­tion in the Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system.

If the warning light illuminates, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Stop the hybrid

®

system, restart the hybrid system, resume

driving and turn on the DCA system again.

If it is not possible to turn on the system
or the warning light stays on, it may
indicate that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI retailer.

Engine oil pressure warning

light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure.
If the light flickers or comes on during
normal driving, pull off the road in a safe
area, stop the engine immediately and call
an INFINITI retailer or other authorized
repair shop.

The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See

“Engine oil” (P.8-12).)

CAUTION

Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as

Instruments and controls 2-13

it is safe to do so.

High temperature warning

light

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the high temperature warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This
indicates that the high temperature sensor
in the engine coolant system is opera­tional.

CAUTION

If the high temperature warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, it may indicate the engine
temperature is extremely high.

Stop the vehicle safety as soon as possible.

If the vehicle is overheated, continuing
vehicle operation may seriously damage
the engine. (See “If your vehicle overheats”
(P.6-12) for the immediate action required.)

Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power

Steering) warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON

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position, the Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light illuminates. After
starting the hybrid system, the Hybrid EPS
warning light turns off. This indicates that
the electrical power steering system is
operational.

If the Hybrid EPS warning light illuminates
while the hybrid system is running, it may
indicates the Hybrid EPS system is not
functioning properly and may need servi­cing. Have the Hybrid EPS system checked
by an INFINITI retailer.

When the Hybrid EPS warning light illumi­nates with the hybrid system running, the
power assist to the steering will cease
operation but you will still have control of
the vehicle. At this time, greater steering
efforts are required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds. However, if the steering wheel
operation is still performed, the Hybrid EPS
may stop and the Hybrid EPS warning light
will illuminate. Place the ignition switch in
the OFF position. For a while after it
refrains from the steering wheel control,
the temperature of the Hybrid EPS system
will go down and the power assist level will
return to normal after starti ng the hybrid
system. The Hybrid EPS warning light will

go off.

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)

This light comes on if there is a malfunc­tion in the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system.

If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Stop the hybrid
system, restart the hybrid system, resume
driving and set the ICC system again.

If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
light (orange; if so equipped)

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light will come on in
orange, turn green, and then turn off. This
indicates that the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
systems are operational.

While the LDW and/or LDP system is on,
the light will blink in orange and a warning

chime will sound if the vehicle is traveling
close to either the left or the right of a
traveling lane with detectable lane mar­kers.

If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the LDW and LDP
systems are not functioning properly. Have
the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.

See “Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sys­tem/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys­tem” (P.5-21).

Low tire pressure warning

light

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
monitors the tire pressure of all tires
except the spare.

The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.

After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this
light illuminates for about 1 second and
turns off.

Low tire pressure warning:

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also

appears in the dot matrix liquid crystal
display.

If you select tire pressure information in
the display, the LOW PRESSURE warning
message will be displayed. The tire pres­sure for each tire will also be displayed.

When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automati­cally turn off when the tire pressure is
adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must
be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25
km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the
low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire
pressure gauge to check the tire pressure.

The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning is
active as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated.

For additional information, see “Dot matrix
liquid crystal display” (P.2-21), “Tire Pres­sure Monitoring System (TPMS) ” (P.5-4)
and “ Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ” (P.6-3).

TPMS malfunction:

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the ignition
switch is pushed ON. The light will remain
on after the 1 minute. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer. THE CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE warning does not appear if
the low tire pressure warning light illumi­nates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.

For additional information, see “Tire Pres­sure Monitoring System (TPMS) ” (P.5-4).

WARNING

. If the light does not illuminate with the

ignition switch pushed ON, have the
vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible.

. If the light illuminates while driving,

avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in­crease the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur

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