INFINITI QX4 User Manual
FOREWORD
Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking
about car design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple,
refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty.
The car itself is important, but so also is the sense
of harmony that the car evokes in its driver, and the
sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI
—from the way it looks and drives to the high level
of dealer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s
Manual immediately. It explains all of the features,
controls and performance characteristics of your
INFINITI; it also provides important instructions and
safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is to be
found in your Owner’s literature portfolio. Always
carry it with you when you take your INFINITI to an
authorized dealer. The portfolio contents provide
complete information about all warranties covering
this vehicle, the periodic maintenance required to
keep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI
Roadside Assistance program.
INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying
ownership experience for as long as you own your
car. Should you have any questions regarding your
INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please contact our
Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-662-6200.
In Hawaii 1-808-836-0848 (Oahu number). In
Canada 1-800-363-4520. Thank you.
READ FIRST — THEN
DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read your
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules
to help ensure a safe and
comfortable trip for you and your
passengers!
● Never driveunder the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
● Always observe posted speed
limits and never drive too fast for
conditions.
● Always use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen 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 forimportant safety information.
As with other vehicles with features for
offroad use, failure to operate four
wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.
For additional information, see ‘‘Driving four wheel drive safely’’ in the ‘‘5.
Starting and driving’’ section.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFFROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher
center of gravity for offroad 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.
For additional information, see ‘‘Onpavement and offroad driving precautions’’ and ‘‘Avoiding collision
and rollover’’ in the ‘‘5. Starting and
driving’’ section.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under INFINITI warranties.
WHEN READING THE
MANUAL
This manual includes information for
all options available on this model.
Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right to
change specifications or design at any time
without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage
to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be
followed carefully.
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If you see this symbol, it means Do not do
this or Do not let this happen.
© 1997 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS ................... 1-1
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................... 2-1
PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................ 3-1
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS .................................. 4-1
STARTING AND DRIVING................................................................... 5-1
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................. 6-1
APPEARANCE AND CARE................................................................... 7-1
DO-IT-YOURSELF ............................................................................ 8-1
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 9-1
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ......................................... 10-1
INDEX ........................................................................................ 11-1
1 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
Seats............................................................ 1-2
Supplemental restraint system .................. 1-7
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-15
Seat belts................................................... 1-16
Child restraints .......................................... 1-27
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SEATS
For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly. See ‘‘Seat belts’’ later
in this section for precautions on
seat belt usage.
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not be against your body. In an
WARNING
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will
accident you could be thrown into it
and receive neck or other serious
injuries. You could also slide under
the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
●
Do not adjust the driver’s seat
while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the
driving operations.
●
Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches or
controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents.
Operating tips
● 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 for a long
period of time when the engine is off. This
will discharge the battery.
Forward and backward
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Reclining
Moving the recline switch forward or backward will move the seatback forward or
backward to the desired position.
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Pressing the switch forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
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Seat lifter
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Pull or lower either side of the switch to adjust
the seat cushion to the desired angle and
height.
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Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)
Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust
the seat lumbar area.
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Before folding down the seat, hook the buckle
sideways on to the button and hook on the
tongue from the top.
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Folding
1. Remove the head restraints.
2. Pull the strap forward and fold the seat
cushion up.
3. Pull the lever and pull the seat back
forward to fold it down.
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
4. When resetting the seat, be sure to install
the head restraints.
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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
accident or sudden stop.
●
It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas 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.
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
●
Head restraints 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.
●
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 returning the seatbacks to
the upright position, be certain
they are completely secured in
the latched position.
Reclining
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Pull the reclining lever and position the
seatback at the desired angle. Release the
reclining lever after positioning the seatback at
the desired angle.
●
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 most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat and adjust
the seat belt properly. See ‘‘Seat
belts’’ later in this section for
precautions on seat belt usage.
WARNING
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
●
After adjustment, check to be
sure the seat is securely locked.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the head restraints so the top is level
with the tops of your ears.
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To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an
accident. Do not remove them.
Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat.
ARMREST
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Pull the armrest forward and lay it horizontal.
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System section
contains important information concerning the
driver and passenger supplemental air bags.
The Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag
can help reduce impact force to the driver and
to the front passenger in certain frontal collisions. The supplemental air bags are designed
to supplement the crash protection provided
by the driver and front passenger seat belts
and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts
should always be correctly worn. (See ‘‘Seat
belts’’ later in this section for instructions and
precautions on seat belt usage.)
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supple-
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mental air bag warning light will turn
off after about 7 seconds if the system
is operational.
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WARNING
●
The supplemental air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event
of a side impact, rear impact, roll
over, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear your seat
belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds
of accidents.
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●
The seat belts and the supplemental air bags are most effective when you are sitting back and
upright in the seat. Supplemental
air bags inflate with great force.
If you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of
position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash and may also receive seri-
ous or fatal injuries from the
supplemental air bag if you are
up against it when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
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from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat
belts.
●
Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them in-
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side the steering wheel rim could
increase the risk that they are
injured when the supplemental
air bag inflates.
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
WARNING
●
Never let children ride unrestrained. Do not attempt to hold
them in your lap or arms. Some
examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous
illustrations.
●
Children may be severely injured
or killed when the supplemental
air bag inflates if they are not
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properly restrained.
●
Also never install a rear facing
child restraint in the front seat.
An inflating supplemental air bag
could seriously injury or kill your
child. See ‘‘Seat belts’’ later in
this section for infants and small
children.
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire, but care should
be taken not to inflate it, as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a history of
breathing trouble should get fresh air
promptly.
Supplemental air bags, along with the use of
seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the face and chest of the occupant. They can
help save lives and reduce serious injuries.
However, an inflating supplemental air bag
may cause facial abrasions or other injuries.
Supplemental air bags do not provide restraint
to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel or
dash board. Since the supplemental air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the
occupant, the force of the supplemental air
bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if
the occupant is too close to or is against the
supplemental air bag module during inflation.
The supplemental air bag will deflate quickly
Supplemental air bag system
The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel; the front
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in
the dashboard above the glove box. The
supplemental air bags are designed to inflate
in higher severity frontal collisions, although
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it may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
supplemental air bag operation.
When the supplemental air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
after the collision is over.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn
off after about 7 seconds if the system
is operational.
WARNING
●
Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not
place any objects between any
occupant and the steering wheel
or instrument panel. Such objects
may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the
supplemental air bag inflates.
●
Right after inflation, several
supplemental 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
supplemental air bag system.
●
Tampering with the supplemental
air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering
includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel
assembly by placing material
over the steering wheel pad and
above the dashboard, or by installing additional trim material
around the supplemental air bag
system.
●
Work around and on the supplemental air bag system should be
done by an authorized INFINITI
dealer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done
by an authorized INFINITI dealer.
The SRS wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the
supplemental air bag system.
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
* The SRS wiring harnesses are
covered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental air
bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
WARNING LABELS
The warning labels about the supplemental air
bag system are placed in the vehicle.
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR
BAG WARNING LIGHT
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The supplemental air bag light, displaying AIR
BAG in the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits of the supplemental air bag. The
circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag
light are the diagnosis sensor unit, supplemental air bag modules and all related wiring.
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag light will
illuminate for about 7 seconds and then turn
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental air bag system needs servicing
and should be taken to your nearest authorized INFINITI dealer.
1. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on and remain on for 7 seconds and
then go off as described above.
2. The supplemental air bag light flashes
intermittently or remains on (after 7 seconds).
3. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on at all.
Under these conditions, the Supplemental
Restraint System Air Bag may not operate
properly. It must be checked and repaired.
Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized
INFINITI dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental air bag system will not
operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental air bag system is designed
to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a
reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag light will remain illuminated
after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of the supplemental air bag system
should be done only by authorized INFINITI
dealers.
To ensure long-term functioning, the
system must be inspected 10 years
after the date of manufacture noted on
the certification label located on the
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
driver side center pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental air bag system and
related parts should be pointed out to the
person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.
WARNING
●
Once the supplemental air bag
has inflated, the supplemental air
bag module will not function
again and must be replaced. The
supplemental air bag module
should be replaced by an authorized INFINITI dealer. The supplemental air bag module cannot be
repaired.
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●
The supplemental air bag system
should be inspected by an authorized INFINITI dealer if there is
any damage to the front end portion of the vehicle.
●
If you need to dispose of a
supplemental air bag or scrap the
vehicle, contact an authorized
INFINITI dealer.
Correct supplemental air bag disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate INFINITI Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal
injury.
SEAT BELTS
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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT
BELT USAGE
Your chances of being injured in an accident
and/or the severity of injury or killed may be
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat
belt and it is properly adjusted. INFINITI
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
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strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a
supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories
require that seat belts be worn at all
times when a vehicle is being driven.
WARNING
●
Every person who drives or rides
in this vehicle should use a seat
belt at all times. Children should
be properly restrained and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.
●
The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do
so may reduce the effectiveness
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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
behind your back over your shoulder and across your chest. Never
run the belt 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.
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●
Be sure the seat belt tongue is
securely fastened to the proper
buckle.
●
Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
●
Do not allow more than one person to use the same 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 your INFINITI
dealer.
●
All seat belt assemblies including
retractors and attaching hardware
should be inspected after any collision by your INFINITI dealer.
INFINITI recommends that all
seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless
the collision was minor and the
belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat
belt assemblies not in use during
a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is
noted.
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect
them. They need to be properly restrained.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants [up to about 1 year and
less than 20 lbs. (9 kg)] should be placed in
rear facing child restraints. Front facing child
restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints.
WARNING
Infants and children need special
protection. The vehicle’s seat belts
may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the
face or neck. The lap belt may not fit
over their small hip bones. In an
accident, an improperly fitting
seat belt could cause serious or fatal
injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
All US states and provinces of Canada require
the use of approved child restraints for infants
and small children. (See ‘‘Child restraints for
infants and small children’’ later in this section.)
In addition, there are many types of child
restraints available for larger children which
should be used for maximum protection.
INFINITI recommends that all preteens
and children be restrained in the rear
seat if possible. According to accident
statistics, children are safer when 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 sys-
tem) for the front passenger. See
‘‘Supplemental restraint system’’ earlier in this section.
Infants and small children
INFINITI recommends that infants and small
children be placed in child restraints that
comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided.
If the child’s seating position has a shoulder
belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use
of a booster seat (commercially available) may
help overcome this. The booster seat should
raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
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properly positioned across the top, middle
portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low
on the hips. The booster seat should fit the
vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Once the child has grown so the
shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on
any seat and do not allow a child in
the cargo areas while the vehicle is
moving. The child could be seriously
injured or killed in an accident.
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. Contact your doctor for specific
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recommendations. The lap belt should be
worn snug and positioned as low as possible
around the hips, not the waist.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check
with your doctor for specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT
BELT WITH RETRACTOR
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 most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat and adjust
the seat belt properly.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat.
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2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
it snaps.
The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion will permit the belt to
move, and allow you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
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referred to as the automatic locking mode.
When the cinching mechanism is activated the
seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle
and fully retracted. For additional information
see ‘‘Child Restraint’’ later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a
passenger, the locking mode should
not be activated. If it is activated it may
cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.
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3. Position the lap belt portion low and
snug on the hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.
The front passenger side seat belt and rear
three-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.
Checking seat belt operation
Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock
belt movement by two separate methods:
● When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
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You can check their operation as follows:
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly
forward. 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 belt
operation, see your INFINITI dealer.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (For front 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.)
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To adjust, squeeze the release buttons, and
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
position, so 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 buttons to
lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.
WARNING
●
After adjustment, release the buttons 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
injury in an accident.
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Seat belt hook
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When the rear seat belt is not in use, hook it
at the belt hook.
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TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT
BELT WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Center of rear seat)
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Selecting correct set of seat
belts
The center seat belt buckle and tongue are
identified by the ‘‘CENTER’’ mark. The center
seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the
center seat belt buckle.
Fastening the seat belts
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1. Insert the tongue into the buckle marked
CENTER until it snaps.
SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SIR0024 SIR0025 SIR0060
2. To lengthen, hold the tongue at a right
angle to the belt and pull on the belt.
To shorten, pull the free end of the belt
away from the tongue, then pull the belt
clip to take up the slack.
3. Position the lap belt low and snug on
the hips as illustrated.
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