Infiniti QX 2012 User Manual

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

2012 Inﬁniti QX 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.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-road driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and “Driving safety precautions” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

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If you see 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.”

Bluetooth®is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and licensed to Clarion Co., Ltd.

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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

You can write to INFINITI with the information on the left at:

For U.S. customers

INFINITI Division Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003 or via e-mail at: nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

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. customers) or www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers) We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and

thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

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

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

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

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

Cockpit................................................................ 0-7

Instrument panel................................................. 0-9

Meters and gauges ........................................... 0-10

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

VK56VD engine............................................ 0-11

Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-12

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat belt (Page 1-27)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-54)

3. Head Restraints (P.1-10)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-54)

7. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-35)

8. 3rd row seats (P.1-8) — Child restraints (P.1-33)

9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-35)

10. Armrest (2nd row seat) (P.1-17)

11. 2nd row seats (P.1-5) — Child restraints (P.1-33)

12. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-67)

13. Front armrest (P.1-17)

14. Front seats (P.1-4) — Occupant classification sensors

(weight sensors) (P.1-60)

15. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-62)

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— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-14)

4. Seat belts (P.1-21)

5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-54)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-18)

2. Windshield wiper and washer

— Switch operation (P.2-33) — Rain-sensing auto wiper system

(P.2-34)

— Wiper blade replacement (P.8-20)

— Window washer fluid (P.8-15) — Windshield wiper deicer* (P.2-36)

3. Moonroof (P.2-63)

4. Power windows (P.2-61)

5. Roof rack (P.2-60)

6. Front Sensor

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— Around View Monitor (P.4-21)

7. Recovery hook (P.6-17)

8. Front view camera (P.4-21)

9. Fog light (P.2-43)

10. Headlight washers* (P.2-41)

11. Headlight and turn signal (P.2-37)

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27) — Adaptive Front lighting System

(AFS)* (P.2-41)

12. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire pressure monitoring system

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

13. Outside mirrors (P.3-28)

— Side view camera (P.4-21) — Welcome light (P.2-65)

14. Side turn signal lights (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

15. Doors

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

(P.3-15)

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

*: if so equipped

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Fuel-filler door (P.3-23) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)

2. Antenna (P.4-80)

3. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

4. Rear window defroster (P.2-36)

9. Rear window wiper and washer

— Switch operation (P.2-35) — Window washer fluid (P.8-15)

10. Spare tire (under the vehicle) (P.6-2)

11. Rear Sensor — Around View Monitor (P.4-21)

12. Recovery hook (P.6-17)

13. Trailer hitch (P.9-22)

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5. Satellite antenna (P.4-41)

6. Rear view camera (P.4-21)

7. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

8. Lift gate (P.3-18) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Cargo light (P.2-68)

2. Cup holders (3rd row seat) (P.2-55)

3. Rear ventilators (P.4-32)

4. Coat hooks (P.2-59)

5. Rear personal lights (P.2-66)

6. Tray (P.2-58)

— USB memory operation* (P.4-59)

— iPod

player operation* (P.4-68)

7. Door armrest

— Power window controls (P.2-61) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5)

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8. Automatic drive positioner switch (P.3-30)

9. Sun visors (P.3-27)

10. Moon roof switch (P.2-63)

11. Map lights (P.2-66)

12. Sunglasses holder (P.2-56)

13. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-27) — HomeLink

universal transceiver

(P.2-68)

14. Cargo area

— Power outlet (P.2-52) — Cargo floor box (P.2-60) — Luggage hooks (P.2-59) — Jacking tools (P.6-4)

15. Rear console box (P.2-58) — Cup holders (2nd row seat)*

(P.2-54) — Pocket* (P.2-58)

16. Cup holders (2nd row seat)* (P.2-54)

17. Dual head restraint DVD system* (P.4-81)

18. Console box (P.2-57)

— Power outlet (P.2-52) — Auxiliary input jacks* (P.4-76,

P.4-82) — Rear automatic air conditioning

system* (P.4-38)

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19. Power outlet (P.2-52)/Front cup holders (P.2-54)

*: if so equipped

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COCKPIT

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

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

3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch

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— Headlight (P.2-38) — Turn signal (P.2-43) — Fog light (P.2-43)

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

— Audio control steering switch (P.4-79)

— Hands-Free Phone System switch (P.4-94)

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

6. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-33)

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

— Cruise control system* (P.5-45) — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-

tem* (P.5-47)

8. Dynamic driver assistance switch* — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)

system* (P.5-21) — Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-

tem* (P.5-70) — Blind Spot Intervention system*

(P.5-31)

9. Selector lever (P.9-29)

10. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch* (P.5-91)/SNOW mode switch (P.2-49)/ TOW MODE switch (P.2-49)/Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-106)

11. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-40)

12. Power lift gate main switch (P.3-18)

13. Outside rearview mirror remote control switch (P.3-28)

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14. Warning systems switch* — Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

(P.5-21)

— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)* (P.5-31) — Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*

(P.5-82)

15. Power lift gate switch (P.3-18)

16. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-26)

17. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch* (P.5-86)

*: if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P.4-32)

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

3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-43)

4. Center ventilator (P.4-32)

5. Center multi-function control panel (P.4-4)

— Vehicle information and setting buttons (P.4-8)

6. Center display

— Around View Monitor (P.4-21) — Navigation system** — DVD player operation (P.4-56)

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7. Clock (P.2-51)

8. Defroster switch (P.2-36)/Deicer switch* (P.2-36)

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-54)

10. Fuse box (P.8-24)

11. Parking brake (P.5-20)

12. Hood release handle (P.3-18)

13. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-45) — Driver supplemental air bag

(P.1-54) — Power steering system (P.5-101)

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

15. Climate controlled seat switch* (P.2-47)/Heated seat switch* (P.2-45)

16. Remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch* (P.1-9)

17. Heated steering wheel switch (P.2-44)

18. Power outlet (P.2-52)

19. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-62)

20. Cup holder (P.2-54)

21. Automatic climate control system (P.4-33)

22. Audio system (P.4-41)

23. Glove box (P.2-57)

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*: if so equipped **: Refer to the separate Navigation

System Owner’s Manual.

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P.2-8)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-11)

3. Speedometer (P.2-7)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-8)

5. Voltmeter (P.2-10)

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6. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-22)

7. Engine oil pressure gauge (P.2-9)

8. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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

11. Drive belts (P.8-18)

12. Air cleaner (P.8-19)

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VK56VD ENGINE

1. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)

2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22)

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

4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)

5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)

7. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22)

8. Battery (P.8-16)

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

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) oil temperature warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) park warning light

Brake warning light 2-13

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

Charge warning light 2-14

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

Engine oil pressure warning light

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light (4WD models)

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

Intelligent Key warning light 2-15

Lane departure warning light (orange)*

Name Page

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2-13

2-14

2-15

Warning

light

Indicator

light

Name Page

Low tire pressure warning light 2-15

Master warning light 2-17

Preview Function warning light (orange)*

Seat belt warning light 2-17

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

Name Page

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indicator light*

Automatic Transmission (AT) position indicator light

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

Check suspension indicator light

Cruise indicator light*

Exterior light indicator

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light

2-17

2-18

2-19

Indicator

light

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light*

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indicator light (green)*

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Security indicator light 2-21

SNOW mode indicator light 2-21

TOW mode indicator light 2-21

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

Seats................................................................... 1-3

Front seats ...................................................... 1-4

2nd row seats ................................................. 1-5

3rd row seats.................................................. 1-8

Head restraints.............................................. 1-10

Headrest ....................................................... 1-14

Headrest (2nd row center seat) (if

so equipped) ................................................. 1-17

Armrest (if so equipped)................................ 1-17

Flexible seating ............................................. 1-18

Seat belts.......................................................... 1-21

Precautions on seat belt usage ..................... 1-21

Pregnant women ........................................... 1-23

Injured persons ............................................. 1-23

Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function

(if so equipped for front seats)...................... 1-23

Three-point type seat belt ............................. 1-24

Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-30

Seat belt maintenance................................... 1-30

Child safety ....................................................... 1-31

Infants........................................................... 1-32

Small children ............................................... 1-32

Larger children .............................................. 1-32

Child restraints ................................................. 1-33

Precautions on child restraints..................... 1-33

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

System (LATCH)............................................ 1-35

Top tether strap child restraint..................... 1-38

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH................................................. 1-38

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts .............................................. 1-40

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH................................................. 1-43

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts..................................... 1-45

Installing top tether strap (2nd row captain’s

seats or 2nd row bench seat) ...................... 1-49

Installing top tether strap (3rd row

bench seat).................................................. 1-50

Booster seats .............................................. 1-50

Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-54

Precautions on supplemental

restraint system........................................... 1-54

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ................................................. 1-60

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

bag systems.................................................. 1-66

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) .... 1-67

Supplemental air bag warning labels ........... 1-68

Supplemental air bag warning light ............. 1-69

Repair and replacement procedure............... 1-69

SEATS

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 being injured is increased.

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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” later in this section.

. After adjustment, gently rock in the seat

to make sure it is securely locked.

. Do not leave children unattended inside

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

. The seatback should not be reclined any

more than needed for comfort. Seat belts

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FRONT SEATS

Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

. The power seat motor has an auto-reset

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

. Do not operate the power seat switch

for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for the seat position memory function.

CAUTION

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

Forward and backward:

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

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” later in this section.) Also,

forward or backward

backward until

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the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

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accident or sudden stop.

. When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent

it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

Seat lifter:

1. Pull up or push down the adjusting switch to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

2. Tilt up or down the adjusting switch to adjust the front angle of the seat until the desired position is achieved (for driver’s seat).

Lumbar support:

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.

2ND ROW SEATS

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an

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Captain’s seat

Bench seat

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Reclining

Pull the reclining lever seatback at the desired angle. Release the reclining lever after positioning the seat at the desired angle.

To return the seatback, pull the lever. The reclining feature allows adjustment of

the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

and position the

WARNING

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the

. 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” later in this section.

. After adjustment, check to be sure the

seat is securely locked.

Entry to 3rd row seat

CAUTION

. Do not drive with the 2nd row seat

tipped up.

. Be careful not to allow the 2nd row seat

to pinch, hit any part of your body or other people when operating the 2nd row seat. Make sure the seat path is clear of all objects before moving the seat.

The 2nd row seat can be tipped forward for easy entry to or exit from the 3rd row seat.

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For manual type:

To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

located on the 2nd row seat and fold

the seatback forward the seat base. Then lift up the seat base and tip the 2nd row seat forward will release the back of the seat so it may

at an angle over

. This

be tipped forward. To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

and fold the seatback forward onto

the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

For remote release type (if so equipped):

Push and hold the switch located on the instrument panel. The seatback will fold down and tip forward.

The lower corner of the seat base will lift and the 2nd row seat will tip forward.

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. Disconnect and secure the center seat

belt and tongues into the retractor base. See “3rd row center seat belt” later in this section.

— Always reconnect the center seat

belt when the seat is returned to the upright position

. Make sure that there are no objects on

the seatback cushion.

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3RD ROW SEATS

The 3rd row power folding seat controls are located behind the 2nd row seat (both the driver’s and passenger’s side) on the 3rd row cup holder console controls located on the rear quarter trim panel behind the 3rd row seats (passenger’s side)

Before operating the 3rd row seats: . Make sure the 2nd row seatback is not

reclined.

. Lower the 3rd row headrest to the full

down position.

. There are also

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Power reclining

Push and hold the rear side of the switch

beside the 3rd row cup holders until

the desired seatback angle (up to 20 degrees) is obtained. To move the seatback forward again, push and hold the front side of the switch obtained.

until the desired angle is

WARNING

. After adjustment, check to be sure the

seat is securely locked.

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the

. 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” later in this section.

Push and hold the rear side of the switch

. The seatback will be returned auto-

matically. The seatback will rise up while holding the switch.

NOTE: Operating the power folding seats can

discharge the vehicle battery if the vehicle is not running.

CAUTION

When operating the rear power seatback return, make sure that the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

WARNING

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Power folding

Push and hold the front side of the switch

located on the passenger side of the

cargo room. The corresponding seatback (R: right side, L: left side) will be folded down automatically.

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. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

. When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched posi-

tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent

it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. 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 restraints. The head restraints are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a head restraint.

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Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Adjustment

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

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

seating position.

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Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.

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

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.

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

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

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Install

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

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

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

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must be installed in the

CAUTION

Models with a head restraint display (if so equipped) are designed so that the head restraint cannot be removed. The head restraint display may be damaged if the head restraint is forcibly pulled out.

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Front-seat Active Head Restraint

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

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

Active Head Restraints operate only in

certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.

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

HEADREST

WARNING

The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrests properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the adjustable headrest stalks or remove the adjustable headrests. Do not use the seat if the adjustable headrests have been removed. If the headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the adjustable headrests. 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 adjustable headrests.

Indicates the seating position is equipped with an adjustable or removable headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint or adjustable headrest.

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Components

1. Adjustable headrest (if so equipped)

2. Adjustment notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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SSS1123

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the lock position.

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

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Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the headrests.

1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position (adjustable headrest only).

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the headrest from the seat.

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

5. Install and properly adjust the headrest (adjustable headrest only) before an occupant uses the seating position.

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Install

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

knob

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position (adjustable headrest only).

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HEADREST (2nd row center seat) (if so equipped)

Removal and attachment

To remove the headrest, push and hold the lock knob

If the headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Reinstall the headrest when the headrest does not need to be removed.

To attach the headrest, push and hold the lock knob stalks into the holes.

and pull the headrest up.

and insert the headrest

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Front seats

ARMREST (if so equipped)

Front seats

The console box lid can be used as an armrest.

Slide the box lid forward or backward to the desired position (if so equipped).

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2nd row seat

Pull and draw the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

. Do not allow people to ride in any area of

your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

. Do not fold down the rear seats when

occupants are in the rear seat area or any cargo is on the rear seats.

. Head restraints and headrests (except

for 2nd row center seat) should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.

. If the head restraints are removed for

any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

. When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent

it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

. When folding the bench seat seatback

down for maximum storage, make sure the seat base is in the latched position by rocking the seat base. If the seat base is not properly secured, cargo stored on top of a folded seatback may become a projectile causing personal injur y or vehicle damage.

CAUTION

. When folding the 2nd row seat for

maximum cargo hauling, be sure that cargo does not contact the center console of the captain’ s seat (if so equipped) to avoid possible damage to the console.

. When folding or returning the seat(s) to

the upright position, to avoid injury to yourself and others:

—

Make sure that the seat path is clear before moving the seat.

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—

Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat.

Stowing 2nd and 3rd row seats

To stow 2nd and 3rd row seats for maximum cargo capacity:

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Manual Operation:

1. Pull lever located on the 2nd row seat. The seatback folds down and the seat base will tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd row seat” earlier in this section.

Power Operation:

1. Push and hold the corresponding switch located on the instrument panel below the audio system. The seatback will fold down and tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd row seat” earlier in this section.

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2. Push the folded seat down until it locks in position.

When folding the 2nd row seat for maximum cargo hauling, be sure that cargo does not contact the center console of the captain’s seat (if so equipped) to avoid possible damage to the console.

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3. Fold the 3rd row seat flat using the switches located in the cargo area. See “Power folding ” earlier in this section.

4. Return 3rd row seats to seating positions by raising the 3rd row seatbacks to an upright position using the switches. Make sure the seatback is locked in position. See “Power folding ” earlier in this section.

5. Return the 2nd row seat to a seating position by raising the 2nd row seatbacks to an upright position. Make sure the seatback is locked in position.

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CAUTION

SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

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

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

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WARNING

. Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle 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 put 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 is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by an INFINITI 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

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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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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, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

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

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” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

. In the event of a high severity rollover

collision.

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 or in the event of a high severity rollover collision.

The pre-crash seat belt will not be active when the brake pedal is not depressed except when sudden steering maneuvers occur or 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.

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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 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 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. For the center of the 3rd row bench seat, the connector tongue may also be released. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool (such as a key) into the connector buckle. 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

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the seat belt.

firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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Fastening the seat belts

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

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the 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,

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

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. 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.

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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” later in this section.

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.

. 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.

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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:

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Center of 2nd row seat (if so equipped)

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.

. The center seat belt

3rd row center seat belt

The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector tongue tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt operation.

. Both the connector tongue

and a seat belt

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WARNING

. Always fasten the connector tongue and

the seat belt in the order shown.

. Always make sure both the connector

tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt or installing a child restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child restraint with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop.

Stowing 3rd row center seat belt:

When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position.

so that

1. Hold the connector tongue

the seat belt does not retract suddenly

when the tongue is released from the

connector buckle. Release the connec-

tor tongue by inserting a suitable tool

such as key

buckle.

2. Store the seat belt tongue into the

tongue holder

3. Store the connector tongue into the

retractor base

into the connector

first

WARNING

Do not unfasten the 3rd center seat belt connector except when folding down the 3rd seat.

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Attaching 3rd row center seat belt:

Always be sure the 3rd center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the 3rd row seat.

To connect the buckle:

1. Pull out the connector tongue from the retractor base

2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the tongue holder

3. Pull the seat belt and fasten the connector buckle until it clicks

The center seat belt connector tongue and buckle are identified by the mark.

The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the 3rd center seat belt connector buckle.

To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat belts” earlier in this section.

*B*

and

WARNING

. When attaching the 3rd center seat belt

connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the 3rd center seat belt

connector is completely secured.

. If the 3rd center seat belt connector and

the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

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Storing 3rd row seat belt buckles

Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in the storage of the seat cushion to avoid dropping it under the seat cushion.

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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

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Shoulder belt height adjustment (for front seats and 2nd row seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)

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.

, 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. For the center of the 3rd row bench seat, the connector tongue may also be released. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool (such as a key) into the connector buckle. 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 organiza-

tions. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child.

There are three basic types of child restraint systems:

. Rear-facing child restraint . 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

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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” later in this section.

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” later in this section 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” later in this section.

INFANTS

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

SMALL CHILDREN

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 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. Forward-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. 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

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your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

LARGER CHILDREN

Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.

INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoulder belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a 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

CHILD RESTRAINTS

neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.

WARNING

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

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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-

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ward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts” later in this section.

—

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 pos-

sible after fitting the child restraint.

—

Infants and children should always

be placed in an appropriate child

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)” later in this section.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.

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.

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CAUTION

Several manufacturers offer child restraints 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.

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LATCH system lower anchor locations -

captain’s seats

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LATCH system lower anchor locations -

bench seat

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.

The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the following

positions only:

. 2nd row captain’s seats (if so equipped) . 2nd row bench seat outboard positions

only (if so equipped)

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 ob-

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structed.

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.

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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 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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LATCH rigid attachment

The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “Top tether strap child restraint” later in this section for installation instructions.

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

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2nd row captain’s seat

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2nd row bench seat

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3rd row bench seat

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to an anchor point.

WARNING

. In the 3rd row bench seat, a child

restraint with a top tether strap can only be used in the center position. Do not place in an outboard seating position and attempt to angle the tether strap to

the center position.

. Child restraint anchor points are de-

signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

. Do not allow cargo to contact the top

tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or cargo that contacts the top tether strap may damage the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged.

Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located in the following locations:

. 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) on

the floor behind the outboard seating positions as shown.

. 2nd row captain’s seats (if so equipped)

on the floor behind the seats as shown.

. 3rd row bench seat on the floor of the

cargo area behind the center seat position as shown.

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

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 in the 2nd row seats using the LATCH system:

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

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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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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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Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

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Rear-facing — step 3

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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.

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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

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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.

. When installing a child restraint system

in the 3rd center seat position, both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See “3rd row center seat belt” earlier in this section.

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Rear-facing — step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” earlier in this section and “Child restraints” earlier in this section

before installing a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing

child restraint using the vehicle seat belts 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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Rear-facing — step 2

2. 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.

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3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is

Rear-facing — step 3

fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Lock-

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

Rear-facing — step 4

the shoulder belt to remove any slack

in the belt. ing Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

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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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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.

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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” in this section. 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.

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adjustable head restraint or headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.

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Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 3

3. 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

“Adjustable head restraint” or “Headrest” in this section for head restraint or headrest adjustment information.

If the seating position does not have an

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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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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

. When installing a child restraint system

in the 3rd center position, both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See “3rd row center seat belt” earlier in this section.

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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —

step 1

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.

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” earlier in this section or “Headrest” earlier in this section 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.

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the

Forward-facing — step 3

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 (2nd row captain’s seats or 2nd row bench seat)” later in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in

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seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

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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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Forward-facing — step 5

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

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Forward-facing — step 6

6. Remove any additional slack from the 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.

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.

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Forward-facing — step 8

8. 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.

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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” in this section.

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.

2nd row captain’s seat

2nd row bench seat

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INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (2nd row captain’s seats or 2nd row bench seat)

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (2nd row captain’sor bench outboard seating positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable.

1. 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” earlier in this section and “Headrest” earlier in this section for head restraint or headrest adjustment, removal and installation information.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the back of each seatback behind the child restraint.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack. Make sure the head restraint or headrest does not contact the top tether strap.

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

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First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt, as applicable.

1. Position the top tether strap over the top of the center seating position seatback.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the floor behind the child restraint.

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

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3rd row bench seat

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (3rd

strap.

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

row bench seat)

WARNING

In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint with a top tether strap can only be used in the center position. Do not place in an outboard seating position and attempt to angle the tether strap to the center position.

The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is the seating position that can use a top tether strap.

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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.

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

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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.

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. 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

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

should be

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

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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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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.

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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” earlier in this section or “Headrest” earlier in this section 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” earlier in this section.

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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

may 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” later in this section.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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 and

rollover supplemental 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 supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

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

system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear (2nd and 3rd) outboard seating positions in certain side impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a short period of time.

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” earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)

The supplemental 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 systems are operational.

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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

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light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

. The seat belts and the front air bags are

most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. 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 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. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

. The front passenger seat is equipped

with occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) that turn 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” later in this section.

. 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.

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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 and rollover 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” earlier in this section for details.

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WARNING

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

. The side-impact supplemental air bags

ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a front 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 curtain side-impact and rollover

supplemental air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a front impact, rear impact, or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

. The seat belts, the side air bags and

curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bags 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 side air bags 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.

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. Do not use seat covers on the front

seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bags inflation.

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1. Crash zone sensor

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

3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag inflators

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4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules

5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags

6. Seat belt pre-tensioners

7. Satellite sensors

8. Buckle pretensioners

9. Diagnosis sensor unit

10. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors)

11. Occupant classification system control unit

INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM (front seats)

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the passenger’s advanced air bag system, please observe the following items.

. Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat

to push or pull on the seatback pocket.

. Do not place heavy loads heavier than 9

lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback, head restraint or in the seatback pocket.

. Do not store cargo behind the seat that

can press into the seatback.

. Do not position the front passenger seat

so it contacts the rear seat. If the front seat does contact the rear seat, the air bag system may determine a sensor malfunction has occurred and the front passenger air bag status light may

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illuminate and the supplemental air bag warning light may flash.

. If a forward facing child restraint is

installed in the front passenger seat, do not position the front passenger seat so the child restraint contacts the instrument panel. If the child restraint does contact the instrument panel, the system may determine the seat is occupied and the passenger air bag may deploy in a collision. Also the front passenger air bag status light may not illuminate. See “Child restraints” earlier in this section for information about installing and using child restraints.

. Confirm the operating condition with the

front passenger air bag status light.

. If you notice that the front passenger air

bag status light is not operating in accordance with the above description, please take your vehicle to your INFINITI retailer to check the passenger seat advanced air bag system.

. Until you have confirmed with your

retailer that your passenger seat advanced air bag is working properly, position the occupants in the rear seating positions.

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. However, all of the

information, 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 passenger supplemental frontimpact 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 Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant classification sensors (weight sensors). Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and

seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensors are 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 sensors. 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” later in this section 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 INFINITI or an INFINITI retailer. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact INFINITI. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud

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

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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

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 on the instrument panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or operates depending on the front passenger seat occupied status.

The light operates as follows: . 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

light 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

light is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is operational.

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 sensors (weight sensors) are on the seat cushion frame under the front passenger seat and are 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 sensors 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 sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to properly secure child restrains and to use the ALR 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

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instead of being OFF. (See “Child restraints” earlier in this section 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 sensors. 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 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

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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 sensors (weight sensors). 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 sensors. 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 supplemental 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.

. Removing or modifying the front pas-

senger seat may affect the function of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

. 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 sensors.

. 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 equip-

ment 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.

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

The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and rollover air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-ofposition occupants. However, all of the

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

The side air bags and curtain and rollover 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.

Curtain and rollover air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for example, during severe off roading) may cause the curtain and rollover air bags to inflate.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag operation.

When side air bags and curtain and rollover 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 and rollover air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear (2nd and 3rd) outboard seating positions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bags and curtain and rollover 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 will deflate quickly after the collision is over.

The curtain and rollover air bag will remain

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inflated for a while.

The side air bags and curtain and rollover 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.

WARNING

. 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 and rollover 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 and rollover air bags. This is to prevent damage to or

accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain and rollover 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 and rollover 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 by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bags.

. Removing or modifying the front pas-

senger seat may affect the function of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

. Work around and on the side air bag and

curtain and rollover 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 and rollover 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

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

. Work around and on the pretensioner

system 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 a pretensioner

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 and buckle anchor. These

seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts.

When a pretensioner 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 chest.

The supplemental air bag warning light

is used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner system. (See “Supplemental air bag warning light” for more details.) If the supplemental air bag warning light indicates there is a malfunction, have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.

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

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SSS1016

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS

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

SRS air bag

The warning labels surface of the sun visors.

are located on the

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying monitors the circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag, roofmounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag, and seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), satellite sensors, crash zone sensor, occupant classification system front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain and rollover air bag modules, preten-

in the instrument panel,

sioners, front passenger air bag status light 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 system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing:

. The supplemental air bag warning light

remains on approximately 7 seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.

. The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

. The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

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

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WARNING

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

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and rollover 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 and rollover 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 and rollover 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

and rollover air bag and the pretensioner 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 a supplemental

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

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2 Instruments and controls

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

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

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

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

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

Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8

Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9

Engine oil pressure gauge ............................... 2-9

Voltmeter ...................................................... 2-10

Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep .... 2-10

Warning/indicator lights and

audible reminders ............................................. 2-11

Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-12

Warning lights............................................... 2-12

Indicator lights .............................................. 2-18

Audible reminders ......................................... 2-21

Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-22

Operational indicators ................................... 2-24

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

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

Security systems ............................................... 2-30

Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-30

INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-32

Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-33

Washer operation .......................................... 2-34

Rain-sensing auto wiper system................... 2-34

Rear window wiper and washer switch.............. 2-35

Rear window and outside mirror defroster/

windshield deicer (if so equipped) switch.......... 2-36

Rear window and outside mirror defroster ... 2-36

Windshield deicer (if so equipped)............... 2-36

Headlight and turn signal switch....................... 2-37

Xenon headlights......................................... 2-37

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

Headlight washer (if so equipped) ............... 2-41

Instrument brightness control...................... 2-42

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

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

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-43

Heated steering wheel ...................................... 2-44

Horn ................................................................. 2-45

Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-45

Front............................................................ 2-46

Rear............................................................. 2-46

Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-47

Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-48

SNOW mode switch........................................... 2-49

Tow mode switch .............................................. 2-49

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if

so equipped)..................................................... 2-50

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-50

Clock................................................................. 2-51

Adjusting the time......................................... 2-51

Power outlet ...................................................... 2-52

Storage ............................................................. 2-54

Cup holders .................................................. 2-54

Sunglasses holder......................................... 2-56

Glove box...................................................... 2-57

Console box .................................................. 2-57

Tray............................................................... 2-58

Coat hooks.................................................... 2-59

Luggage hooks .............................................. 2-59

Cargo floor box ............................................. 2-60

Roof rack....................................................... 2-60

Windows ........................................................... 2-61

Power windows ............................................. 2-61

Moonroof........................................................... 2-63

Automatic moonroof ...................................... 2-64

Welcome light ................................................... 2-65

Battery saver system .................................. 2-65

Interior lights .................................................... 2-66

Map lights ................................................... 2-66

Rear personal lights..................................... 2-66

Interior light control switch.......................... 2-66

Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-67

Cargo light ........................................................ 2-68

HomeLink

Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-68

Programming HomeLink Programming HomeLink

Canadian customers .................................... 2-70

Operating the HomeLink

............................. 2-69

for

Universal Transceiver ................................... 2-70

Programming trouble-diagnosis ................... 2-71

Clearing the programmed information.......... 2-71

Reprogramming a single HomeLink

button....................................... 2-71

If your vehicle is stolen ............................... 2-71

COCKPIT

1. Instrument brightness control switch

2. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer

3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch

— Headlight

JVC0172X

— Turn signal — Fog light

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

— Audio control steering switch — Hands-Free Phone System switch

5. Trip computer switch

6. Wiper and washer switch

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

— Cruise control system* — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-

tem*

8. Dynamic driver assistance switch* — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)

system* — Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-

tem* — Blind Spot Intervention system*

9. Selector lever

10. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch*/ SNOW mode switch/TOW MODE switch/Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

11. Headlight aiming control*

12. Power lift gate main switch

13. Outside rearview mirror remote control switch

14. Warning systems switch*

— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* — Blind Spot Warning (BSW)* — Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*

15. Power lift gate switch

Instruments and controls 2-3

16. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch

17. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch*

*: if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator

2. Meters and gauges

3. Hazard indicator flasher switch

4. Center ventilator

5. Center multi-function control panel — Vehicle information and setting

buttons

6. Center display

— Around View Monitor — Navigation system** — DVD player operation

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7. Clock

8. Defroster switch/Deicer switch*

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag

10. Fuse box

11. Parking brake

12. Hood release handle

13. Steering wheel

— Horn — Driver supplemental air bag — Power steering system

14. Push-button ignition switch

15. Climate controlled seat switch*/ Heated seat switch*

16. Remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch*

17. Heated steering wheel switch

18. Power outlet

19. Front passenger air bag status light

20. Cup holder

21. Automatic air conditioning system

22. Audio system

23. Glove box

*: if so equipped **: Refer to the separate Navigation

System Owner’s Manual.

Instruments and controls 2-5

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer*

2. Warning/Indicator lights

3. Speedometer*

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge*

5. Voltmeter*

6. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/

*: The needle indicators may move slightly after the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position. This is not a malfunction.

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Odometer/twin trip odometer

7. Engine oil pressure gauge*

8. Fuel gauge*

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” later in this section.)

for more

SIC4369

Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

Speedometer

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

SIC4370

Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer

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 bottom left of the combination meter panel changes the display as follows:

and twin trip odometer

at the

Instruments and controls 2-7

SIC4371

TACHOMETER

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

the engine into the red zone

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.

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SIC4372

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.

The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range when the gauge needle points within the zone illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions.

shown in the

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for immediate action required.

SIC4374

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 tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it

appears on the

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 driver’s side of the vehicle.

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

CAUTION

. 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 “Mal-

function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.

light

SIC4375

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine lubrication system oil pressure while the engine is running. When the engine speed is high, the engine oil pressure is also high. When it is low, the gauge indicates the low (L) oil pressure.

The engine oil pressure is normal when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration.

Instruments and controls 2-9

CAUTION

. This gauge is not designed to indicate

low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

. If the gauge needle does not move with

the proper amount of engine oil, have the vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer. Continued vehicle operation in such a condition could cause serious damage to the engine.

METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND NEEDLE SWEEP

The ring illumination surrounding meters and gauges illuminates when the driver’s door is closed after getting into the vehicle with the Intelligent Key carried in.

When the engine is started, the indicator needles will sweep in the speedometer and tachometer and the ring illumination will be brightened gradually. This function can be turned off. (See “Trip computer” later in this section.)

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VOLTMETER

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the volt meter indicates the battery voltage. When the engine is running, it indicates the generator voltage.

While cranking the engine, the volt drop below the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal range (10.5 to 15.5 volt) while the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic transmission check warning light Low tire pressure warning light High beam indicator light

Automatic Transmission (AT) oil temperature warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) park warning light

Brake warning light

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

Charge warning light

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

Engine oil pressure warning light

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light (4WD models)

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

Intelligent Key warning light Exterior light indicator

Lane departure warning light (orange)* Front passenger air bag status light

Master warning light

Preview Function warning light (orange)*

Seat belt warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Supplemental air bag warning light Security indicator light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light SNOW mode indicator light

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indicator light*

Automatic transmission position indicator light

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

Check suspension indicator light *: if so equipped

CRUISE indicator light*

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light*

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indicator light (green)*

TOW mode indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

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