Infiniti QX4 1997 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.

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.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor­mance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regula-

tions. In addition, damage or perfor­mance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under INFINITI warranties.

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 five 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 use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint sys­tems.

● ALWAYS provide information
about the proper use of vehicle
safety features to all occupants of
the vehicle.

● ALWAYS review this Owner’s
Manual for important safety infor­mation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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

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’’.

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 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’’ and
‘‘Avoiding collision and rollover’’ in
the ‘‘Starting and driving’’ section of
this manual.

© 1996 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

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................... 1-1

PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................ 2-1

HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM .................................... 3-1

STARTING AND DRIVING................................................................... 4-1

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................. 5-1

APPEARANCE AND CARE................................................................... 6-1

DO-IT-YOURSELF ............................................................................ 7-1

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 8-1

TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION........................................... 9-1

INDEX ........................................................................................ 10-1

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Meters and gauges .................................... 1-3

Compass and outside temperature

display (If so equipped) .............................. 1-6

Warning/indicator light and buzzer .......... 1-10

Theft warning ............................................ 1-16

Windshield wiper and washer switch ...... 1-17

Rear window wiper and washer switch ... 1-18
Rear window and outside door mirror

defogger switch......................................... 1-19

Headlight and turn signal switch ............. 1-19

Front fog light switch ................................ 1-21

Instrument brightness control ................. 1-21

Hazard warning flasher switch ................. 1-21

Heated seats (If so equipped) ................... 1-22

Cigarette lighters and ashtrays ................ 1-23

Power socket............................................. 1-24

Coin tray.................................................... 1-25

Cup holder ............................................... 1-25

Glasses case.............................................. 1-26

Console box............................................... 1-27

Luggage board and box ............................ 1-28

Tonneau cover........................................... 1-29

Power window ......................................... 1-29

Sunroof (If so equipped)........................... 1-31

Clock ........................................................ 1-32

Interior light ............................................. 1-34

Vanity mirror lights .................................. 1-34

Personal light ............................................ 1-35

Integrated HomeLink

transmitter (If so equipped) ...................... 1-35

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METERS AND GAUGES

F

E

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O/D

30

20

10

40

90

100

110

OFF

2

1

60

80

100

MPH

70

80

120

140
160

180

120

50

60

40

20

0

0

4

3

0

4LO

5

6

7

H

8

C

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SPEEDOMETER

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

ODOMETER

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

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TRIP ODOMETER

The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip, set the trip
odometer to zero by pushing the RESET
button.

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (r/min).

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CAUTION

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

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA­TURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates engine coolant tempera­ture.

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Engine coolant temperature will vary with the
outside air temperature and driving condi­tions.

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates 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 ‘‘In case of
emergency’’ section for immediate
action required.

FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATE fuel
level in the tank.

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

The gauge needle is designed to remain in
approximately the same position, even when
the ignition key is turned ‘‘OFF’’.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers Empty.

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COMPASS AND OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
(If so equipped)

This unit is a display unit which possesses the
following functions:

O Function to measure terrestrial magnetism

and indicate heading direction of vehicle

O Function to indicate outside air tempera-

ture

O Function to indicate caution for frozen road

surfaces

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Outside temperature display

Push the switch when the ignition key is in the
‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’ position. The outside tempera­ture will be displayed in ‘‘°F’’.

O Selecting the indication range

Push the switch to change from ‘‘°F’’ to
‘‘°C’’.

O If the outside temperature drops below the

freezing point, the display indicates

ICE .

O When the outside temperature is

between 130°F (55°C) and 158°F
(70°C), the display shows 130°F
(55°C).

O When the outside temperature is

lower than −20°F (−30°C) or higher
than 158°F (70°C), the display
shows only ‘‘
ating. This is not a problem.

’’ though it is oper-

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CAUTION

O

The outside temperature sensor
is installed in the front of the
radiator. The display may not in­dicate the precise temperature
due to the heat of the road and
engine depending on the direc­tion of the wind and driving con­ditions, etc.

O

Use the ‘‘ICE’’ indication for ref­erence only. Confirm the traffic
information and road conditions
to drive safely.

Compass display (If so
equipped)

Push the switch when the ignition key is in the
‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’ position. The direction will be
displayed.

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Zone variation change proce­dure

The difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance. In
some areas, this difference can sometimes be
great enough to cause false compass read­ings. Follow these instructions to set the
variance for your particular location if this
happens:

1. Establish your location on the zone map.
Record your zone number.

2. Push the ‘‘ON/OFF’’ switch in for five
seconds until the current zone entry num­ber is displayed.

3. Press the ‘‘ON/OFF’’ switch repeatedly until
the new zone entry number is displayed.

Once the desired zone number is displayed,
stop pressing the ‘‘ON/OFF’’ switch and the
display will show compass direction within a
few seconds.

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O If a magnet is located near the com-

pass or the vehicle is driven where
the terrestrial magnetism is dis­turbed, the compass display may not
indicate the correct direction.

O In places where the terrestrial mag-

netism is disturbed, the correction of
the direction starts automatically,
extinguishing the direction bar. If
turn is made one or two times, the
correction is complete and the direc­tion bar comes back on.

Correction functions of the com­pass display

The compass display is equipped with auto­matic correction function. If the direction is
not shown correctly, carry out the manual
correction procedure set out below.

Manual correction procedure

1. Push the switch for about 10 seconds. The
direction bar starts blinking.

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2. Drive the vehicle slowly in an open and
safe area. The initial correction is com­pleted while turning in one or two turns.

CAUTION

In places where the terrestrial mag­netism is extremely disturbed, the
initial correction procedure may
start automatically.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT AND BUZZER

or Brake warning light Door open warning light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Seat belt warning light CRUISE indicator light

High beam indicator light (Blue) Supplemental air bag warning light 4-wheel drive warning light

Charge warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light Overdrive off indicator light 4-wheel drive indicator light

Low fuel warning light

Low washer fluid warning light

Checking bulbs

Turn the ignition key to ‘‘ON’’ without starting
the engine. The following lights will come on:

or Anti-lock brake system

Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light

warning light

, or , , or ,
,

The following lights come on briefly and then

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Automatic transmission park warning
light

Transfer 4LO position indicator light

or Malfunction indicator light

go off:

or , , ,

If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a

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burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.

Engine oil pressure warn­ing light

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

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

See ‘‘Engine oil’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ sec­tion.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil pres­sure warning light on could cause

serious damage to the engine al­most immediately. Turn off the en­gine as soon as it is safe to do so.
See Section 5, In case of
emergency.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that there is some­thing wrong with the charging system. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator belt. If
the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the
light remains on, see your INFINITI dealer
immediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the belt is
loose, broken or missing. In case of
emergency, see Section 5.

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Low fuel warning light

This light comes on when the fuel in the tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches ‘‘E’’.

There should be a small reserve of fuel
remaining in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches ‘‘E’’.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors are
not closed securely while the ignition key is
‘‘ON’’.

Supplemental air bag
warning light

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

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supplemental air bag needs servicing and
your INFINITI must be taken to your nearest
authorized INFINITI dealer.

1. The supplemental air bag light goes off
within 7 seconds.

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.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemen­tal Restraint System may not function prop­erly.

For additional details on the Supplemental Air
Bag System, see section 2.

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.

Seat belt warning light
and buzzer

The light and buzzer remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition key is turned to ‘‘ON’’, and will remain
illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the buzzer will
sound for about six seconds unless the
driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.

Refer to ‘‘Seat belts’’ in the ‘‘Pre-driving
checks and adjustments’’ section for precau­tions on seat belt usage.

Low washer fluid warning
light (For Canada)

This light comes on when the washer tank

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fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. See the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

or Brake warning

light

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

Parking brake indicator
The light comes on when the parking brake is

applied.
Low brake fluid warning
The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the

light comes on while the engine is running
with the parking brake not applied, stop the
vehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See ‘‘Brake fluid’’ in the
‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the

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warning system checked by your INFINITI
dealer.

WARNING

O

Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning
light is on. Driving could be dan­gerous. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest ser­vice station for repairs. Other­wise, have your vehicle towed.

O

Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped could increase
your stopping distance and brak­ing will require greater pedal ef­fort as well as pedal travel.

O

If the level is below the MINIMUM
mark on the brake fluid reservoir,
do not drive until the brake sys­tem has been checked at an
INFINITI dealer.

or Anti-lock brake

warning light

The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ‘‘ON’’. If not, the
system is malfunctioning.

If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate there is something
wrong with the anti-lock portion of the brake
system. In either case, have the system
checked by your INFINITI dealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally.

If the light comes on while you are
driving, contact your INFINITI dealer for
repair.

Automatic transmission oil
temperature warning light

This light comes on when the automatic
transmission oil temperature is too high. If the

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light comes on while driving, reduce the
vehicle speed as soon as safely possible until
the light turns off.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation when
the A/T oil temperature warning light
is on may damage the automatic
transmission.

Automatic transmission
park warning light

This light indicates that the automatic trans­mission parking function is not engaged. If the
transfer control is not secured in any drive
position while the automatic transmission
selector lever is in the ‘‘P’’ position, the
transmission will disengage and the wheel will
not lock.

Shift the transfer control lever into the ‘‘H’’ or

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‘‘4LO’’ position when the warning light comes
on.

WARNING

O

When parking, always make sure
that the transfer shift lever is in
‘‘H’’ or ‘‘4LO’’ and the parking
brake is set.

O

If the ATP light is ‘‘ON’’, this
indicates that the automatic
transmission ‘‘park’’ position will
not function and the transfer shift
lever is in neutral.

O

Failure to engage the transfer
shift lever in ‘‘H’’ or ‘‘4LO’’ could
result in the vehicle moving un­expectedly, resulting in serious
personal injury or property
damage.

Turn signal/hazard indica­tor lights

The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.

High beam indicator light
(Blue)

This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam
is selected.

CRUISE indicator light

The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system.

Overdrive off indicator
light

This light comes on when the automatic
transmission overdrive switch is set in the off
(

) position.

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4-wheel drive warning
light

The 4-wheel drive warning light comes on
when the key switch is turned to ‘‘ON’’. It turns
off soon after the engine is started.

If any problem occurs during engine or
vehicle operation, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink.

CAUTION

If the warning light comes on or
blinks during operation, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
INFINITI dealer as soon as possible.

Transfer 4LO position indi­cator light

This light comes on when the transfer shift
lever is set in the ‘‘4LO’’ position with ignition
key in the ‘‘ON’’ position.

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4-wheel drive indicator
light

The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ‘‘ON’’.

While the engine is running, the 4-wheel drive
indicator light will illuminate the position
selected by the transfer shift lever and/or 4WD
shift switch.

The 4-wheel drive indicator light will
blink while shifting from one drive
mode to the other.

Key reminder buzzer

The buzzer will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition
switch. Remove the key and take it with you
when leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer will sound when the driver side door
is opened if the light switch is turned on
unless the ignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ position.

Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear warn­ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,
it will make a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard when the vehicle is moving,
whether or not the brake pedal is depressed.

or Malfunction indi-

cator light (MIL)

If the Malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running,
it may indicate a potential emission control
problem.

The Malfunction indicator light will come on
in one of two ways:

O Malfunction indicator light on steady —

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An emission control system malfunction
has been detected. Have the vehicle in­spected by an authorized INFINITI dealer.
You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.

O Malfunction indicator light blinking — An

engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control sys­tem damage:

* do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).
* avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
* avoid steep uphill grades.
* if possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop

blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized INFINITI dealer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

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CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, re­duced fuel economy, and possible
damage to the emission control sys­tem, which may affect your warranty
coverage.

Some conditions may cause the malfunction
indicator light to come on steady or blink.
Example are as follows:

O vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the

engine to misfire.

O fuel filler cap was left off or improperly

installed, allowing fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere.

If you suspect that you experienced one or

both of the above conditions, drive the vehicle
to an authorized INFINITI dealer and have the
vehicle inspected. Avoid any unnecessary
diagnosis during the service by informing the
dealer of the conditions listed above that may
have occurred.

THEFT WARNING

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The theft warning system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are
disturbed.

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How to activate the theft warn­ing system

1. Close all windows.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close and lock all doors, hood, back door
and back door glass hatch. The doors can
be locked either with or without the key.

The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.

4. Confirm that the indicator light comes on.
The light will glow for about 30 seconds
and then blink. The system is now
activated. If, during this 30 second time
period, the door is unlocked by the key or
multi-remote controller, or the ignition key
is turned to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, the system will
not activate.

O If the key is turned slowly when

locking the door, the system may not
activate. Furthermore, if the key is
turned excessively to the unlock po-

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sition, the system may be deacti­vated when the key is removed. If
the indicator light fails to glow for 30
seconds, unlock the door once and
lock it again.

O Even when the driver and/or passen-

gers are in the vehicle, the system
will activate with all doors, hood,
back door and back door glass hatch
locked and ignition key off. T urn the
ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ to turn the
system off.

Theft warning system operation

The warning system will give the following
alarm:

O The headlights blink and the horn sounds

intermittently. In addition, the starter motor
will not operate.

O The alarm automatically turns off after 2 to

3 minutes; however, the alarm will reacti­vate if the vehicle is tampered with again.

The alarm is activated by:
O Unlocking the door or back door without

using the key or multi-remote controller.
(Even if the door is opened by releasing
the door inside lock knob, the alarm is
activated.)

O Opening the hood.

(Even if the hood is opened by the hood
release handle, the alarm is activated.)

O Opening the back door glass hatch

(Even if the back door glass hatch is
opened by the opener switch, the alarm is
activated.)

How to stop alarms

The alarm will stop only by unlocking a door
or back door with the key or multi-remote con­troller. The alarm will not stop if the ignition
switch is turned to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’.

If the system does not operate as de-

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scribed above, have it checked by your
INFINITI dealer.

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH

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The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition key is in the ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’
position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper.
Intermittent operation can be adjusted from 4

to 12 seconds by turning the knob.

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Pull the lever toward you to the washer. Then
the wiper will also operate several times.

CAUTION

The following could damage the
washer system:

O

Do not operate the washer con­tinuously for more than 30 sec­onds.

O

Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the wind­shield and obscure your vision which
may lead to an accident. Warm the
windshield with the defroster be fore
you wash the windshield.

REAR WINDOW WIPER
AND WASHER SWITCH

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To operate the wiper, push the switch to the
‘‘

’’ side. This wiper operates intermit­tently. Push the switch to the ‘‘
fully, this operates the wiper continuously.

To operate the washer, hold the switch down
to the ‘‘

Then the wiper will also operate several times.

’’ side.

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’’ side

CAUTION

O

Do not operate the washer con­tinuously for more than 30 sec­onds.

O

Do not operate the washer if res­ervoir tank is empty.

O The rear window wiper will not op-

erate when the rear window is open.

The rear window wiper will not op­erate if the rear window is closed
with the wiper switch ‘‘ON’’. T o
operate the window wiper, turn the
switch to ‘‘OFF’’ and then to ‘‘ON’’.

O The rear window will not open while

the rear window wiper is operating.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear win­dow and obscure your vision which
may lead to an accident. Warm the
rear window with the defroster be­fore you wash the rear window.

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REAR WINDOW AND OUT­SIDE DOOR MIRROR DE­FOGGER SWITCH

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To defog the rear window glass and the
outside door mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch on. (The indicator light will
come on.) Push the switch again to turn the
defogger off.

It will automatically turn off in approximately
15 minutes. If the window clears before this
time, push the switch off manually.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defogger .

HEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH

Lighting

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Turn the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position:

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The clearance, tail, license plate and instru­ment lights will come on.

Turn the switch to the ‘‘
Headlights will come on and all the other

lights remain on.

’’ position:

Daytime running light system
(For Canada)

The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the ‘‘OFF’’ position or in the ‘‘
position. Turn the headlight switch to the
‘‘

’’ position for full illumination when

driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the

engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on
until the ignition switch is turned off.

WARNING

When the daytime running light sys­tem is active, tail lights on your
vehicle will not be on. It is necessary
at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and oth­ers.

’’

To select the high beam, push the lever for-

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ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.

Passing signal

Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam.

Turn signal

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Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is completed,
the turn signals cancel automatically.

Lane change signal

To indicate a lane change, move the lever up

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or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.

FRONT FOG LIGHT
SWITCH

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To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the ‘‘
switch to the ‘‘
off, turn the switch to the ‘‘OFF’’ position.

The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.

’’ position, then turn the
’’ position. To turn them

INSTRUMENT BRIGHT­NESS CONTROL

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The instrument brightness control operates
when the head light switch is in the ‘‘
‘‘

’’ position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of

the instrument panel lights.
When the control is turned to the right until a

click sound is heard, the light intensity will be
at maximum. When the control is turned to the

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’’ or

left until a click sound is heard, the light will
be turned off.

HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER SWITCH

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Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency con­ditions. All turn signal lights will flash.

Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.

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WARNING

O

When stalled or stopped on the
roadway under emergency condi­tions, move the vehicle well off
the road.

O

Do not use the switch while mov­ing on the highway unless un­usual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle
might become a hazard to other
traffic.

O

Turn signals do not work when
the switch is operating.

The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch either off or on.

HEATED SEATS (If so
equipped)

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The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the instrument panel
can be operated independently of each other.

1. Start the engine.

The battery could run down if the heater
is operated while the engine is not
running.

2. Push the ‘‘

(High) position of the switch, as desired,

’’ (Low) or ‘‘ ’’

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depending on the temperature. The indica­tor light in the switch will illuminate.

The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long
as the switch is on.

3. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to
turn the switch off.

CAUTION

O

Do not use the seat heater for a
long time or when no one is
seated there.

O

Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.

O

Do not place anything hard or
heavy on the seat or pierce it with
a pin or similar object. This may
result in damage to the heater.

O

Any liquid spilled on the heating
seat should be immediately
wiped up with a dry cloth.

O

When cleaning the seat, never
use benzine, thinner, or any simi­lar materials.

O

If any abnormalities are found or
the heating seat does not oper­ate, turn the switch OFF and have
the system checked by your
INFINITI dealer.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTERS
AND ASHTRAYS

The cigarette lighter operates when the igni­tion switch is in ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’.

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Push the lighter in all the way, then release it.
When the lighter is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.

To empty the ashtray, pull up on the horizon­tal bar and remove the tray.

WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the driving
operation.

CAUTION

The cigarette lighter socket is a
power source for the cigarette
lighter element only . The use of the
cigarette lighter socket as a power
source for any other accessory is not
recommended.

POWER SOCKET

CAUTION

O

Take care as the socket and plug
may be hot during or immediately
after use.

O

This power socket is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter
unit.

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O

Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A)
power draw. Do not use double
adapters or more than one elec­trical accessory.

O

Use this power socket with the
engine running. (If the engine is
stopped, this could result in a
discharged battery.)

O

Avoid using when the air condi­tioner, headlights or rear window
defogger is on.

O

When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water to
contact the socket.

O

Before inserting or disconnecting
a plug, be sure to turn off the
power switch of electrical acces­sory being used or the ACC power

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of the vehicle.

O

Push the plug in as far as it will
go. If good contact is not made,
the plug may overheat or the in­ternal temperature fuse may
blow.

COIN TRAY

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WARNING

The coin tray should not be used
while driving in order that full atten­tion may be given to the driving
operation.

Do not place valuable items in the tray.

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CUP HOLDER

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To open, push the cup holder.
To close, fully push the cup holder.

WARNING

The cup holder should not be used
while driving in order that full atten­tion may be given to the driving
operation.

CAUTION

O

Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used
to prevent spilling the drink. If the
liquid is hot, it can scald you or
your passenger.

O

Use only soft cups in the cup
holder. Hard objects can injure
you in an accident.

GLASSES CASE

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The glasses case can be opened by pushing
the button.

WARNING

The glasses case should not be used
while driving in order that full atten­tion may be given to the driving
operation.

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CAUTION

O

Do not use for anything other than
glasses.

O

Do not leave glasses in the
glasses case while parking in di­rect sunlight. The heat may dam­age the glasses.

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CONSOLE BOX

WARNING

O

The center console box should not
be used while driving in order
that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.

O

Keep the center console box lid
closed while driving to prevent
injury in an accident or a sudden
stop.

Do not place valuable items in the
center console box.

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WARNING

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LUGGAGE BOARD AND
BOX

WARNING

Keep luggage side console box lids
closed securely while driving to pre­vent injury in an accident or sudden
stop.

Do not place valuable items in the
luggage side console box.

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O

Make sure the luggage board
closes securely.

O

Do not drive with the board re­moved.

O

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.

O

Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area or on the rear seat
when it is in the fold-down posi­tion.

O

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.

O

Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.

TONNEAU COVER

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The tonneau cover keeps the luggage com­partment contents hidden from the outside.

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WARNING

O

Never put anything on the ton­neau cover, no matter how small.
Any object on it could cause an
injury in an accident or sudden
stop.

O

Do not leave the tonneau cover in
the vehicle with it disengaged
from the holder .

O

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.

POWER WINDOW

WARNING

O

Make sure that all passengers
have their hands, etc. inside the
vehicle before closing the win­dows.

O

Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches or
controls and become trapped in a
window. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents.

The power windows only operate when the
ignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ position.

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To open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or
close all the windows.

Locking passenger’s window

When the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.

The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

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To fully open the driver side window, com­pletely press down the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automati­cally open all the way. To stop the window,
just pull up the switch toward the ‘‘CLOSE’’
side.

A light press on the switch will cause the
window to open until the switch is released.

SUNROOF (If so equipped)

The sun roof will only operate when the
ignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ position.

Sliding the sunroof

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To open the roof, keep pressing the switch to
the ‘‘

To close the roof, keep pressing the switch to
the ‘‘

Tilting the sunroof

To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then keep

’’ side.

’’ side.

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pushing the ‘‘
To tilt down the sunroof, keep pushing the

’’ side.

‘‘

’’ side of the tilt switch.

Sun shade

Open/close the sun shade by sliding it
backward/forward.

The shade will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened. However, it must be
closed manually.

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WARNING

O

In an accident you could be
thrown from the vehicle through
an open sunroof. Always use seat
belts and child restraints prop­erly.

O

Do not allow anyone to stand up
or extend any portion of their
body out of the opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
sunroof is closing.

CAUTION

O

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Remove water drops, snow, ice
or sand from the sunroof before
opening.

O

Do not place any heavy object on
the sunroof or surrounding area.

If the sunroof does not close

Have your INFINITI dealer check and repair the
sunroof.

CLOCK

The digital clock displays time when the
ignition key is in ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’.

If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.

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Clock set (Adjustment)

Depressing the ‘‘CLOCK’’ and the ‘‘ ’’
buttons together will set hours. Depressing
the ‘‘CLOCK’’ and ‘‘
will set minutes.

’’ buttons together

Clock operation

By pressing the ‘‘CLOCK’’ button, you can
alternate the clock and the radio/cassette tape
options in the display.

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Clock priority mode

In this mode the clock will be shown in the
display. If any radio, cassette tape or CD
functions are activated, the radio, cassette or
CD display will illuminate for ten seconds
then return to the clock mode.

After clock adjustment, the radio is in
the clock priority mode.

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INTERIOR LIGHT

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The interior light has a three-position switch.

The interior light will operate regardless of
ignition key position.

O When the switch is in the ‘‘OFF’’ position,

the interior light will not illuminate, re­gardless of door position.

O When the switch is in the center ‘‘j’’

position, the light will illuminate when a
door is opened.

O When the switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ position,

the interior light will illuminate, whether
any door is open or closed.

CAUTION

Leaving the interior light switch in
the ‘‘ON’’ position for extended pe­riods of time will result in a dis­charged battery.

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VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS

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The light on the vanity mirror will turn on
when the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.

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PERSONAL LIGHT

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.

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INTEGRATED HomeLinkT
TRANSMITTER (If so
equipped)

The Integrated HomeLinkT Transmitter pro­vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.

THE INTEGRATED HomeLink
TRANSMITTER:

O will operate garage doors, gates, home/

office lighting systems and security sys­tems by storing and transmitting the pro­gramming information of your current
hand-held transmitters.

O is built-in and powered by your vehicle’s

battery and charging system. No separate
batteries are necessary.

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T

WARNING

Do not use this Integrated
HomeLink
rage door opener that lacks safety
stop and reverse features as re­quired by federal safety standards
(these standards became effective
for models manufactured after April
1, 1982). A garage door opener
which cannot ‘‘detect’’ an object in
the path of a closing garage door and
then automatically stop and reverse
the door, does not meet current
federal safety standards. Using a
garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious
injury or death.

T

Transmitter with any ga-

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PROGRAMMING THE

T

HomeLink

TRANSMITTER

WARNING

During the programming procedure
your garage door or security gate
will open and close (if the transmit­ter is within range). Make sure that
people or objects are clear of the

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garage door , gate, etc. that you are
programming.

Your vehicle’s engine should be
turned off while programming
your transmitter. The Integrated
HomeLink
work with older garage door openers
that do not meet current Federal
Consumer Safety Standards.

1. Test the Integrated HomeLinkT Transmit­ter by pressing any button. The red indi­cator light should come on. If you have
previously programmed a button proceed
to step 3.

2. Clear all channels on the Integrated
HomeLinkT Transmitter by holding down
both outside buttons (#1 & #3) until the
red light begins to flash rapidly (approxi-

T

Transmitter may not

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mately 20 seconds). Then release both
buttons.

3. Select which of the three Integrated
HomeLinkT Transmitter buttons you want
to program.

4. Hold your hand-held transmitter against
the bottom surface of the Integrated
HomeLinkT Transmitter so that you can
still see the red indicator light.

5. Press the desired button until the red
indicator light flashes slowly. Do not
release the button. Continue holding and
press the hand-held transmitter button
through step 6.

6. Hold down both buttons until the
red indicator light on the Integrated
HomeLinkT Transmitter flashes rapidly
(This may take 1-90 seconds). Then re­lease both buttons. The rapid flashing
means that the transmitter has been suc­cessfully programmed to match your

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hand-held transmitter. You can now use
the Integrated HomeLinkT Transmitter in­stead of your hand-held transmitter.

Note to Canadian users:

Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required
many hand-held transmitters to stop transmit­ting after one or two seconds, even though
you continue to hold down the button. If you
think you have one of these hand-held trans­mitters, you should press and re-press the
transmitter button every 2 seconds without
ever releasing the integrated HomeLinkT
Transmitter button. The indicator light on the
Integrated HomeLinkT Transmitter should
blink rapidly indicating a successful program­ming procedure. If it returns to the slow blink
of program mode, continue to periodically
reactivate your hand-held transmitter until a
successful programming procedure is indi­cated by the rapidly flashing indicator light.

OPERATING THE TRANSMIT­TER

To operate, simply press the appropriate
button on the Integrated HomeLinkT Trans­mitter. The red indicator light illuminates
while the signal is being transmitted. The
effective transmission range of the Integrated
HomeLinkT Transmitter may differ from your
hand-held transmitter.

PROGRAMMING PROBLEM
DIAGNOSIS

Be sure to keep your original hand-held
transmitter for possible reprogramming if nec­essary.

O Make sure batteries in the hand-held

transmitter are fully charged.

O Hold your hand-held transmitter against

the bottom surface of the Integrated
HomeLinkT Transmitter so that you can
still see the red indicator light.

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O Hold buttons for duration of the program-

ming without interruption.

O Rotate your hand-held transmitter end-

over-end and program again. For best
results, place the end opposite the battery
compartment against the Integrated
HomeLinkT Transmitter when program­ming.

ROLLING CODES (If so
equipped)

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If your hand held transmitter appears to train

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to the HomeLinkT Transmitter, but does not
open your garage door, and your garage door
opener was manufactured after 1995, your
garage door opener may have a ‘‘Code
Protected’’ or ‘‘Rolling Code’’ feature. This type
of system will change the ‘‘code’’ of your
garage door opener every time you open or
close your garage door.

To determine if you have one of these
systems, depress the button on the
HomeLinkT Transmitter that you have just
programmed. If the LED on the HomeLinkT
Transmitter flashes rapidly for 1 to 2 seconds,
then remains on, your garage door opener has
a rolling code system.

To operate your ‘‘Rolling Code’’ garage door
opener from your HomeLinkT Transmitter,
follow these steps:

1. Program your hand held transmitter to the
HomeLinkT Transmitter by following the

procedures outlined above (if not yet pro­grammed).

2. Program your garage door opener receiver
to recognize your HomeLinkT Transmitter
(The HomeLinkT Transmitter follows the
same procedure to train to the receiver as
your hand held transmitter did when it was
first installed):

a) Remove the cover panel from your

garage door opener receiver. The
receiver should be located by the
garage door opener motor.

b) Locate the training button on the

garage door opener receiver. The
exact location and color of the button
may vary by garage door opener
brand. If you have difficulty locating
the training button, reference your
garage door opener manual. If you
have difficulty programming your ga­rage door opener equipped with a

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rolling code system to recognize the
HomeLinkT Transmitter with the
‘‘Rolling Code’’ feature, call INFINITI
Consumer Affairs Department.

c) Press the training button on the ga-

rage door opener receiver for 1 to 2
seconds.

d) Return to the HomeLinkT Transmitter

in the vehicle, and depress the pro­grammed HomeLinkT button for the
duration of the fast blink on the
HomeLinkT Transmitter (1 to 2 sec­onds). Release the button, and re­press to confirm that the system has
trained.

e) Your garage door opener should now

recognize your HomeLinkT Transmit­ter. You may use either your
HomeLinkT Transmitter or your
original hand held transmitter to open
your garage door.

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CLEARING THE PROGRAM­MING INFORMATION

Should you sell your vehicle, be sure to clear
the channels of the Integrated HomeLinkT
Transmitter. To clear the channels, simulta­neously hold down the outside two buttons
(#1 & #3) until the red indicator light begins
to flash rapidly (approximately 20 seconds).
This will clear all three buttons. Individual
buttons cannot be cleared, but can be repro­grammed at any time by following the pro­gramming procedures described above.

IF YOUR VEHICLE IS EVER
STOLEN

If your vehicle has been stolen, you should
change the codes of any device that
was programmed into the Integrated
HomeLinkT Transmitter as soon as possible.
Consult the owners manual of each device, or
call the manufacturer or dealer of those
devices.

When your vehicle is recovered, you
will need to reprogram the Integrated
HomeLinkT Transmitter with your new
transmitter information.

FCC Notice:

This device complies with FCC rules
part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de­vice may not cause harmful interfer­ence and (2) This device must accept
any interference that may be received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

The transmitter has been tested and
complies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s au­thority to operate the device.

DOC: ISTC 1763K1313

FCC I.D.: CB2V67690

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Key ............................................................. 2-2

Door locks .................................................. 2-3

Multi-remote control system ...................... 2-5

Hood release ............................................ 2-10

Glove box lock ......................................... 2-10

Back door lock ......................................... 2-11

Rear window lock ...................................... 2-11

Rear window opener ................................. 2-12

Fuel filler lid lock ...................................... 2-12

Seats ........................................................ 2-14

Rear seats ................................................ 2-17

Supplemental restraint system

(Supplemental air bag system) ................. 2-19

Warning labels ......................................... 2-26

Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 2-27

Seat belts ................................................. 2-29

Child restraints for infants and small

children .................................................... 2-37

Outboard shoulder/lap belt ........................ 2-40

Tilting steering wheel ............................... 2-46

Sun visors ................................................. 2-46

Outside mirror remote control ................. 2-47

Foldable outside mirrors .......................... 2-48

Inside mirror ............................................ 2-48

Luggage net............................................... 2-48

Luggage hooks.......................................... 2-49

Luggage rack............................................. 2-51

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KEY

The master key and wallet key can be used for
all the locks. The security key cannot be used
for the glove box lock. To protect belongings
when you leave a key with someone, give
them the security key only. Never leave this

key in the vehicle.

of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you

have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this key
can be duplicated by your INFINITI dealer or a
lock smith shop.

When the key case with the wallet key
is placed into your wallet, be careful
not to apply excessive force to the
wallet as it or other cards could be
damaged.

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Record the key number on the key number
plate and keep it in a safe place (such as your
wallet), NOT IN THE CAR. A key number plate
is supplied with your key. Keep the plate in a
safe place. INFINITI does not record key
numbers so it is very important to keep track

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DOOR LOCKS

Locking front doors with key

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To lock the door, turn the key toward the front
of the vehicle.

To unlock, turn it toward the rear.
Locking the front door will simultaneously

lock the other doors. (Power door lock type B)

Locking the doors without key

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To lock from the outside without a key, move
the inside lock knob to the ‘‘LOCK’’ position.
Then close the door.

When locking the door this way, be certain not
to leave the key inside the vehicle.

The inside lock knob of the front door cannot
be set to the ‘‘LOCK’’ position with front doors
opened and with the key in the ignition. If this
is attempted, all doors will unlock. (Power
door lock type B)

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WARNING

O

Always have the doors locked
while driving. Along with the use
of seat belts, this provides
greater safety in the event of an
accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from
the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from uninten­tionally opening the doors, and
will help keep out intruders.

O

Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traf­fic.

O

Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches or
controls. Unattended children

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could become involved in serious
accidents.

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK

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Child safety locking helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.

When the lever is in the lock position,

the rear door can be opened only from
the outside.

POWER DOOR LOCK

The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors simultaneously.

Type A

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O Operating the lock-unlock switch will lock

or unlock all doors including the back
door.

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Type B

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O Turning the front door key to the front of

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the vehicle will lock all doors including the
back door.

O Turning the front door key one time to the

rear of the vehicle will unlock the corre­sponding door. From that position, return­ing the key to Neutral (where the key can
only be removed and inserted.) and turn­ing it to the rear again within 3 seconds
will unlock all doors including the back
door.

O Pushing the front door lock knob in will

lock all doors including the back door.

If the front doors are open with the key
in the ignition when the inside lock
knob is set to the lock position, all the
door knobs will lock then quickly unlock
automatically.

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O Operating the lock-unlock switch will lock

or unlock all doors including the back
door.

WARNING

O

Before opening the any door, al­ways look for and avoid oncoming
traffic.

O

Do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle. They could un-

knowingly activate switches or
controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents.

MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors includ­ing the back door.

Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors and
leaving it.

The remote controller can operate at a
distance of approximately 49 ft (15 m)
from the vehicle. (The effective distance
depends upon the conditions around the
vehicle.)
As many as four remote controllers can
be used with one vehicle. For information
concerning the purchase and use of

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additional remote controllers, contact
your INFINITI dealer .

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or oc­currences which will damage the
remote controller.

O

Do not allow the remote control­ler to become wet.

O

Do not drop the remote control­ler.

O

Do not strike the remote control­ler sharply against another ob­ject.

O

Do not place the remote control­ler for an extended period in an
area where temperatures exceed
140°F (60°C).

Locking doors

1. Remove the ignition key.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Push the ‘‘
controller.

4. All the doors will lock.

5. The hazard indicator flashes twice.

O When the ‘‘

doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice as a reminder that the doors are
already locked.

’’ button on the multi-remote

’’ button is pushed with all

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Unlocking doors

1. Push the ‘‘ ’’ button on the multi­remote controller.

2. Only the driver side door will unlock. Push
the ‘‘
controller again within 5 seconds.

3. All doors will unlock.

4. The interior light will stay on for 30
seconds when the interior light switch is in
the center ‘‘j’’ position.

The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by inserting the key
into the ignition or by locking the doors with
the multi-remote controller or by pushing the
interior light button.

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Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threat­ened, you may activate the alarm to call
attention as follows:

’’ button on the multi-remote

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1. Push the ‘‘ ’’ button on the remote
controller for longer than 1.5 seconds.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.

3. The alarm will stop when any of the key
functions are used. For example, when the
‘‘

’’ or the ‘‘ ’’ button is pushed, or
the ‘‘
than 1.5 seconds on the multi-remote
controller, the panic alarm function will be
cancelled.

The remote controller will not function.

O When the key is inserted into the key

switch.

O When the battery in the remote con-

troller is dead.

O The distance between the remote

controller and vehicle is more than
approx. 49 ft (15 m).

O When one of the doors is ajar, only

’’ button is pushed for longer

the unlock function can be operated.

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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1. Open the lid using a coin.

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2. Replace the battery with a new one. Insert
the battery as illustrated above.

Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent.

3. Close the lid securely.

4. Press the ‘‘
button two or three times to check the
multi-remote controller operation.

If the batteries is removed for any
reason other than replacement, per­form step 4 above.

O An improperly disposed battery can

hurt the environment. Always con­firm local regulations for battery dis­posal.

O The remote controller is water-

proof; however, if it does get wet,
immediately wipe completely dry.

O When changing batteries, do not let

dust or oil get on the controller.

’’ button, then the ‘‘ ’’

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FCC Notice:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer compli­ance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de­vice may not cause harmful interfer­ence and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including in­terference that may cause undesired
operation.

HOOD RELEASE

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the hood to fly open and result in
an accident.

O

If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury, do not open the
hood.

1. Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.

2. Pull the lever at the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.

3. Insert the assist bar into the slot in the
front edge of the hood.

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4. When closing the hood, reset the assist
bar to its original position, then slowly
close the hood and make sure it locks into
place.

WARNING

O

Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driv­ing. Failure to do so could cause

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GLOVE BOX LOCK

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When locking or unlocking the glove box, use
the master key.

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The glove box may be opened by pulling the
handle.

WARNING

Keep the glove box lid closed while
driving to help prevent injury in an
accident or a sudden stop.

BACK DOOR LOCK

Key operation

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1. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock
the back door.

2. Pull the opener handle to open the back
door.

3. To lock the back door, push it down firmly
and turn the key clockwise.

WARNING

O

Always check the back door has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.

O

Do not drive with the back door
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into
the vehicle. See ‘‘Exhaust gas’’ in
the ‘‘Starting and driving’’ sec­tion.

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REAR WINDOW LOCK

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To open the rear window, turn the key fully
clockwise and pull the handle. To close, lower
and push the rear window down securely.

WARNING

Do not drive with the rear window
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into the
vehicle. See ‘‘Exhaust gas’’ in the

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‘‘Starting and driving’’ section.

CAUTION

Do not open the rear window unless
the wiper is in the stowed position.

REAR WINDOW OPENER

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Opening the rear window from
the inside

To open the rear window from the inside,
push the rear window opener switch and pull
the handle.

The rear window will not open while the
rear window wiper is operating. Open
the rear window after the rear window
wiper returns to the STOP position. T o
close the rear window, push the rear
window down securely.

WARNING

Do not drive with the rear window
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into the
vehicle. See ‘‘Exhaust gas’’ in the
‘‘Starting and driving’’ section.

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FUEL FILLER LID LOCK

Opener lever

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To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener
lever. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.

FUEL FILLER CAP

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The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratchet­ing clicks are heard.

WARNING

O

Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under cer-

tain conditions. You could be
burned or seriously injured if it is
misused or mishandled. Always
stop engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near
the vehicle when refueling.

O

Fuel may be under pressure. Turn
the cap one-half turn and wait for
any ‘‘hissing’’ sound to stop, to
prevent fuel from spraying out
and possible personal injury.
Then remove cap.

O

Use only a genuine fuel filler cap
as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and
emission control system. An in­correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury.

CAUTION

If fuel is spilled on the car body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.

If the fuel filler cap is not tightened
properly, the Malfunction indicator
light (MIL) may come on.

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FUEL FILLER CAP HOLDER

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Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.

SEATS

POWER SEAT

WARNING

O

Do not adjust the driver’s seat
while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the
driving operations.

O

Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They may un­knowingly activate switches and
controls.

Operating tips

O The power seat motor has an auto-reset

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

O Do not operate the power seat for a long

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

Forward and backward

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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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Reclining

Moving the recline switch forward or back­ward will move the seatback forward or back­ward to the desired position.

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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

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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 in-

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ternal 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 ‘‘Precautions on
Seat Belt Usage’’ later in this chap­ter.

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.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

Adjust the top of the head restraint level with
the top of your ears.

properly as they may provide signifi­cant protection against injury in an
accident. Do not remove them.
Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat.

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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

REAR SEATS

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.

4. When resetting the seat, be sure to install
the head restraints.

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WARNING

O

Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area or on the rear seat
when it is in the fold-down posi­tion.

O

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.

O

Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.

O

Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

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O

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.

O

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.

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PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

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.

WARNING

O

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.

O

For most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat and adjust
the seat belt properly. See ‘‘Pre­cautions on seat belt usage’’ later
in this chapter .

O

After adjustment, check to be
sure the seat is securely locked.

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Center armrest

Pull the armrest forward and lay it horizontal.

SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
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

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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’’ for instructions and precautions on seat
belt usage.)

After turning the ignition key to the
‘‘ON’’ position, the supplemental air
bag warning light illuminates. The
supplemental air bag warning light will
turn off after about 7 seconds if the
system is operational.

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WARNING

O

The supplemental air bags ordi­narily will not inflate in the event
of a side impact, rear impact, roll

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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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SIP0154 SIP0155 SIP0156

O

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-

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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 use the seat belts.

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SIP0157 SIP0158 SIP0159

O

Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them in­side the steering wheel rim could
increase the risk that they are
injured when the supplemental

air bag inflates.

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O

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.

O

Children may be severely injured
or killed when the supplemental
air bag inflates if they are not

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properly restrained.

O

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 ‘‘Child restraints for
infants and small children’’ for
details.

WARNING

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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

release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire, but care should
be taken not to intentionally 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

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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

O

Do not attach any objects to the
steering wheel pad and to the
instrument panel. Also, do not
place any objects between any
occupant and the steering wheel
or instrument panel. Such objects
may become dangerous projec­tiles and cause injury if the
supplemental air bag inflates.

O

Right after inflation, several
supplemental air bag system

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

O

No unauthorized changes should
be made to any components or
wiring of the supplemental air
bag system. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the supple­mental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.

O

Do not make unauthorized
changes to your vehicle’s electri­cal system, suspension system or
front end structure. This could
affect proper operation of the
supplemental air bag system.

O

Tampering with the supplemental
air bag system may result in se­rious personal injury. Tampering

includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel
assembly by placing material
over the steering wheel pad and
above the dashboard, or by in­stalling additional trim material
around the supplemental air bag
system.

O

Work around and on the supple­mental air bag system should be
done by an authorized INFINITI
dealer. Installation of electrical
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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* The SRS wiring harnesses are

covered with yellow insulation ei­ther just before the harness con­nectors or for 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

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The warning labels about the supplemental air
bag system are placed in the vehicle.

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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 goes off
within 7 seconds.

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.

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WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental air bag 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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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

O

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.

O

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.

O

If you need to dispose of the
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.

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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

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.

Some states, provinces or territories
require that seat belts be worn at all
times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING

O

Every person who drives or rides
in this vehicle should wear a seat
belt at all times. Children should

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be properly restrained and, if ap­propriate, in a child restraint.

O

The belt should be adjusted prop­erly and 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.

O

Always route the shoulder belt
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.

O

Position the lap belt as low as
possible AROUND THE HIPS,

NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn
too high could increase the risk of
internal injuries in an accident.

O

Be sure the seat belt tongue is
securely fastened to the proper
buckle.

O

Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.

O

Do not allow more than one per­son to use the same belt.

O

Never carry more people in the
vehicle than there are seat belts.

O

If the seat belt warning lamp
glows continuously while the ig­nition is turned ‘‘ON’’ with all
doors closed and all seat belts
fastened, it may indicate a mal-

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function in the system. Have the
system checked by your INFINITI
dealer.

O

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

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Child safety

Children need adults to help protect
them.

WARNING

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

All U.S. states and 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.

Infant or small child

INFINITI recommends that infants or small
children be placed in child restraints that
comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child re­straint which fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for in­stallation and use.

Children

Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided.

INFINITI recommends that children sit in the
rear seat if available. According to accident
statistics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the front
seat.

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If the child’s seating position has a shoulder
belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use
of a booster seat (commercially available) may
help overcome this. The booster seat should
raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle
portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low
on the hips. The booster seat should fit the
vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Once the child has grown so the
shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on
any seat and do not allow a child in
the cargo areas while the vehicle is

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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
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.

3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRAC­TOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should wear a seat belt
at all times.

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Fastening the belts

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1. Adjust the seat.

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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 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.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
it snaps.

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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.

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
3-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism
for child seat installation. It is referred to as

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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. Refer to ‘‘Child Restraint Systems for
Infants and Small Children’’ later in this
section for more information.

The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child seat 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.

Unfastening the belts

To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.

Checking seat belt operation
(3-point type with retractor)

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

1) When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.

2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

You can check their operation as follows:
O 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’’.)

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To adjust, squeeze the release buttons, and
then move it 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.

WARNING

After adjustment, release the button
and check that it does not move up
and down to make sure the

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shoulder belt anchor is securely
fixed in position.

2-POINT TYPE WITHOUT
RETRACTOR (Rear center lap
belt)

Fastening the belts

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1. Insert the tongue into the buckle marked
CENTER until it snaps.

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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.

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Belt hook

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When the rear seat belt is not in use, hook it

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at the belt hook.

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

Unfastening the belts

To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle.

Selecting correct set of belts

The center seat belt buckle and tongue are
identified by the ‘‘CENTER’’ label. The center
seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the
center seat belt buckle.

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SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it
is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder
belt and fasten it, an extender is available
which is compatible with the installed seat
belts. The extender adds approximately 8
inches (200 mm) of length and may be used
for either the driver or front passenger seating
position. See your INFINITI dealer for assis­tance if the extender is required.

WARNING

O

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

O

Persons 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.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

O To clean the seat belt webbings,

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

O If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide

of the seat belt anchors, the belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt
guide with a clean, dry cloth.

O Periodically check to see that the

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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 are found, the
entire belt assembly should be replaced.

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR
INFANTS AND SMALL CHIL­DREN

WARNING

O

Infants and small children should
always be placed in an appropri­ate child restraint while riding in
the vehicle. Failure to use a child
restraint can result in serious in­jury or death.

O

Children and infants should never
be carried on your lap. It is not

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possible for even the strongest
adult to resist the forces of a
severe accident. The child could
be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not
put the same seat belt around
both your child and yourself.

O

INFINITI recommends that the
child restraint be installed in the
rear seat. According to accident
statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear
seat than in the front seat.

O

An improperly installed child re­straint could lead to serious in­jury or death in an accident.

In general, child restraints are designed to be
installed with a lap belt or the lap portion of a
three point type seat belt. Child restraints spe-

cially designed for infants and small children
are offered byseveral manufacturers. When se­lecting any child restraint system, keep the fol­lowing points in mind:

1) 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.

2) Check the child restraint in your vehicle to
be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system. Choose a child
restraint that meets the guidelines of the
Society of Automotive Engineers recom­mended practice J1819 for child restraint
installation.

3) 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. Always follow
all recommended procedures.

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All U.S. states and provinces of Canada
require that infants and small children
be restrained in approved child re­straint systems at all times while the
vehicle is being operated.

WARNING

O

Never install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat. An
inflating supplemental air bag
could seriously injure or kill your
child. A rear-facing child restraint
must only be used in the rear
seat. See ‘‘Installation on front
passenger seat’’ for details.

O

Improper use of a child restraint
can result in increased injuries
for both the infant or child and
other occupants in the vehicle.

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O

Follow all of the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions for
installation and use. When pur­chasing a child restraint, be sure
to select one which will fit your
child and vehicle. It may not be
possible to properly install some
types of child restraints in your
vehicle.

O

If the child restraint seat is not
anchored properly, the risk of a
child being injured in a collision
or a sudden stop greatly in­creases.

O

Adjustable seatbacks should be
positioned to fit the child re­straint, but as upright as
possible.

O

After attaching the child restraint,
test the restraint before you place
the child in it. Tilt the restraint
from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the
belt holds it in place. If the re­straint is not secure, tighten the
belt as necessary, or put the re­straint in another seat and test it
again.

O

For a front facing child restraint,
if the seat position where it is
installed has a 3-point type
lap/shoulder belt, check to make
sure the shoulder belt does not go
in front of the child’s face or neck.
If it does, put the shoulder belt
behind the child restraint.

O

When your child restraint is not in
use, store it in the trunk or keep it
secured with a seat belt to pre­vent it from being thrown around
in case of a sudden stop or acci­dent.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left
in a closed vehicle can become very
hot. Check the seating surface and
buckles before placing your child in
the child restraint.

Installation on rear center seat­ing position

When you install a child restraint in a rear
center seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat as

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illustrated. It can be placed in a forward
facing or rear facing direction, depending
on the size of the child. Always follow the
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.

4. Before placing the child in the child
restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure that it is securely held in place.

5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt
again, or put the restraint in another seat.

6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.

Installation on rear outboard
seating positions

IPD078M

IPD123M

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WARNING

●

The 3-point belt on your vehicle is
equipped with a locking mode
retractor which must be used

IPD079M

when installing a child restraint.

●

Failure to do so will result in the
child restraint not being properly
secured. It could tip over or oth­erwise be unsecured and cause
injury to the child in a sudden
stop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. It
can be placed in a forward facing or rear
facing direction, depending on the size of
the child. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the
belt is fully extended and a click is heard.
At this time, the belt retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode). It will revert back to ‘‘emergency
locking’’ when the belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound
will be heard as the belt retracts. This
indicates that the retractor is in the auto­matic locking mode. Pull up on the belt to
remove any slack in the belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child
restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure that it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode.

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7. Check to make sure that the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If the
lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt may
be used as normal and will only lock during a
sudden stop or impact.

Top strap child restraint

IPD087

If your child restraint has a top strap, install
the anchor bracket to the provided anchor
point.
The top strap anchor bracket is available
through your INFINITI dealer.

Part #88894-89900

Secure the child restraint with the center lap
belt or the lap portion of an outboard 3-point
belt and latch the top strap hook onto the
appropriate anchor bracket. To install the
anchor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimen-

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sions listed below must be used.

Bolt diameter: 8.0 mm
Bolt length: more than 1.18 in (30

mm)

Thread pitch: 1.25 mm

The top strap should be secured to the
attaching bolt which provides the straightest
installation of the top strap.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are de­signed 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.

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Anchor point locations

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Anchor point attaching bolts are located under
the carpet of the rear luggage area floor.

When installing a top strap child re­straint on the rear seat for the first
time, consult your INFINITI dealer for
details.

WARNING

The anchor bolt should be installed
at all times to prevent the possibility
of exhaust fumes entering the pas­senger compartment through the
holes. See ‘‘Exhaust Gas’’ in the
‘‘Starting and driving’’ section.

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Installation on front passenger
seat

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WARNING

O

Never install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger
seat. Supplemental air bags in-

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flate with great force. A rear­facing child restraint could be
struck by the supplemental air
bag in a crash and could seriously
injure or kill your child.

O

If you install a forward-facing
child restraint in the front­passenger seat, place the pas­senger seat as far back as pos­sible.

O

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

O

The 3-point belt in your vehicle is
equipped with a locking mode
retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.

O

Failure to use the retractor’s lock-

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ing mode may result in the child
restraint not being properly se­cured. The restraint could tip over
or otherwise be unsecured and
cause injury to the child in a
sudden stop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in the front
seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the front
passenger seat. It should be placed in
a forward facing direction only. Move
the seat as far back from the instrument
panel as possible. Always follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the
front seat.

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.

IPD080M

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the
belt is fully extended and a click is heard.
At this time, the belt retractor is in the

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automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode). (It will revert back to ‘‘emergency
locking’’ when the belt is fully retracted.)

4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound
will be heard as the belt retracts. This
indicates that the retractor is in the auto­matic locking mode. Pull up on the belt to
remove any slack in the belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child
restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure that it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If the
lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.

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After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt may
be used as normal and will only lock during a
sudden stop or impact.

TILTING STEERING WHEEL

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Tilt operation

Push the lock lever and while holding it down,
adjust the steering wheel up or down to the
desired position.

SUN VISORS

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose control
of your vehicle and cause an
accident.

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1. To block out glare from the front, swing
down the main sun visor.

2. To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing it to the side.

3. Then, to block glare from the front too,
swing down the sub-sun visor.

4. To adjust the glare block position, slide
the sub-sun visor to the left.

CAUTION

O

Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the sub-sun visor .

O

Do not pull the sub-sun visor forc­edly downwards.

OUTSIDE MIRROR RE­MOTE CONTROL

WARNING

Objects viewed in the outside mirror
on the passenger side are closer
than they appear. Be careful when
moving to the right. Using only this

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mirror could cause an accident. Use
inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances
to other objects.

The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’
position.

Push the right or left end of the switch to
select the right or left side mirror, then adjust
using the control lever.

PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

FOLDABLE OUTSIDE MIR­RORS

IPD073M

Push the outside mirror backward to fold it.

INSIDE MIRROR

The night position will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.

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WARNING

Use the night position only when
necessary, because it reduces rear
view clarity.

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LUGGAGE NET

The luggage net keeps packages in the cargo
area from moving around while your vehicle is
driven.

PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

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To install the luggage net, attach the four
hooks to the four retainers.

To remove the luggage net, detach the four

hooks from the luggage net retainers.

WARNING

O

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.

O

Be sure to secure all four hooks
into the retainers. The cargo re­strained in the net must not ex­ceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or the net
may not stay secured.

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LUGGAGE HOOKS

The luggage hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.

WARNING

O

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.

O

Use suitable ropes and hooks to
secure cargo.

O

Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area. 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.

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O

Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.

O

Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

Side finisher

SIP0174

O When hooking on ropes, do not ap-

ply a load of more than 98 N (10 kg,
22 lb) to a single hook.

O Do not use the luggage net between

the A and B hooks.

Floor hooks

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LUGGAGE RACK

PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION

Use care when placing or removing
items from the luggage rack. If you
cannot comfortably lift the items
onto the luggage rack from the
ground, use a ladder or stool.

SIP0176

The cross-bars can be adjusted forward and
backward. Place your luggage between the
bars (A), adjust the bars (A), and secure the
luggage with rope to the bars (A). There are
also adjustable loops on the side bars for the
rope attachment.

Always evenly distribute the luggage on the
luggage rack. Do not load more than 100

lbs. (45 kg). Be careful that your vehicle
does not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear). The
GVWR and GAWR are located on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label (located on the
driver’s door pillar). For more information
regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to ‘‘Tech­nical and customer information’’.

Ensure both front and rear bars (A) are
installed correctly. See illustration for
details.

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3 HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM

Ventilator .................................................... 3-2

Automatic air conditioner ............................ 3-3

Radio .......................................................... 3-7

Cb radio or car phone .............................. 3-17

HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM

VENTILATOR

Open or close, and adjust the air flow direc­tion of ventilators.

: This symbol indicates that the vents are

closed when the vent switch is moved
to the left.

: This symbol indicates that the vents are

open when the vent switch is moved to
the right.

Center ventilators

Adjust the air flow direction of ventilators.

SIH0037

3-2

HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER

SIH0038

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