INFINITI QX56 User Manual

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

2011 Infiniti QX Owner’s Manual

FOREWORD

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

The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the
sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its
driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel
with the INFINITI — from the way it looks and
drives to the high level of retailer service.

To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s
Manual immediately. It explains all of the fea­tures, controls and performance characteristics
of your INFINITI; it also provides important
instructions and safety information.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet is in­cluded in your Owner’s literature portfolio. The
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide ex­plains details about maintaining and servicing
your vehicle. Always carry it with you when you
take yourvehicle toan INFINITIretailer. TheWar­ranty Information Booklet contents provide
complete information about all warranties cov­ering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the
warranties in effectas well as the INFINITIRoad­side Assistance program.

Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon LawInformation Bookletwill explainhow
to resolve any concerns you may have with your
vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

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

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATIONREMINDERS
FOR SAFETY!

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

● NEVER driveunder theinfluence ofalcohol or
drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.

● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.

● ALWAYS use yourseat belts andappropriate
child restraint systems. Pre-teen children
should be seated in the rear seat.

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

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

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differ­ently from anordinary passenger car becauseit
has a higher center of gravity for off-road use.
As withother vehicleswithfeatures ofthis 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”, “Avoidingcollisionand rollover”and
“Driving safety precautions” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified. Modifica­tion could affectits performance, safetyor dura­bility, and may even violate governmental regu­lations. In addition, damage or performance
problems resultingfrom modification willnot be
covered under the INFINITI warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes informationfor all options
available on thismodel. Therefore, you mayfind
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a haz­ard that could cause minor or moderate per­sonal injuryor damageto yourvehicle. Toavoid
or reduce the risk, the procedures must be fol­lowed carefully.

SIC0697

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

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

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

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

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

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

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

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to Clarion Co., Ltd.

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in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam.
For more information, visit
www.xmradio.com.

© 2010 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
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.

INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

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

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

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

For U.S. customers

1-800-662-6200

For Canadian customers

1-800-361-4792

We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for
the following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Vehicle identification number (on dash

panel)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your INFINITI retailer’s name
– Your comments or questions
OR

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

For U.S. customers

INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

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Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

system (SRS) .....................................0-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vk56vd engine ................................ 0-10

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

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat belt
(Page 1-24)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bags (P. 1-50)

3. Head Restraints (P. 1-8)
— Front-seat Active Head Restraints
(P. 1-12)

4. Seat belts (P. 1-18)

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5. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags (P. 1-50)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P. 1-50)

7. Child restraint anchor points
(for top tether strap child restraint)
(P. 1-32)

8. 3rd row seats (P. 1-6)

— Child restraints (P. 1-30)

9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-32)

10. Armrest (2nd row seat) (P. 1-16)

11. 2nd row seats (P. 1-4)

— Child restraints (P. 1-30)

12. Seat belt pretensioner (P. 1-62)

13. Front armrest (P. 1-16)

14. Front seats (P. 1-2)

— Occupant classification sensors
(weight sensors) (P. 1-55)

15. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-57)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P. 3-18)

2. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P. 2-32)
— Rain-sensing auto wiper system (P. 2-33)
— Wiper blade replacement (P. 8-19)

— Window washer fluid (P. 8-14)
— Windshield wiper deicer* (P. 2-35)

3. Moonroof (P. 2-63)

4. Power windows (P. 2-61)

5. Roof rack (P. 2-60)

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6. Front Sensor
— Around View Monitor (P. 4-19)

7. Recovery hook (P. 6-17)

8. Front view camera (P. 4-19)

9. Fog light (P. 2-42)

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

11. Headlight and turn signal (P. 2-36)

— Bulb replacement (P. 8-26)
— Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)*
(P. 2-40)

12. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P. 8-29, P. 9-9)
— Flat tire (P. 6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P. 2-14, P. 5-3)

13. Outside mirrors (P. 3-28)

— Side view camera (P. 4-19)
— Welcome light (P. 2-65)

14. Side turn signal lights

(bulb replacement) (P. 8-26)

15. Doors

— Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-15)

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

*: if so equipped

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EXTERIOR REAR

8. Lift gate (P. 3-19)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)

9. Rear window wiper and washer

— Switch operation (P. 2-34)
— Window washer fluid (P. 8-14)

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

11. Rear Sensor

— Around View Monitor (P. 4-19)

12. Recovery hook (P. 6-17)

13. Trailer hitch (P. 9-21)

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

2. Antenna (P. 4-82)

3. Rear combination light (bulb replacement)

(P. 8-26)

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4. Rear window defroster (P. 2-35)

5. Satellite antenna (P. 4-40)

6. Rear view camera (P. 4-19)

7. High-mounted stop light
(bulb replacement) (P. 8-26)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Cargo light (P. 2-68)

2. Cup holders (3rd row seat) (P. 2-56)

3. Rear ventilators (P. 4-30)

4. Coat hooks (P. 2-59)

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

6. Tray (P. 2-58)
— USB memory operation* (P. 4-61)
— iPod姞 player operation* (P. 4-70)

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

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Automatic drive positioner switch (P. 3-30)

8.

9. Sun visors (P. 3-26)

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

11. Map lights (P. 2-66)

12. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-56)

13. Inside rearview mirror (P. 3-27)
— HomeLink姞 universal transceiver
(P. 2-68)

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

15. Rear console box (P. 2-58)
— Cup holders (2nd row seat)* (P. 2-54)
— Pocket* (P. 2-58)

16. Cup holders (2nd row seat)* (P. 2-54)
Dual head restraint DVD system* (P. 4-83)

17.

18. Console box (P. 2-57)
— Power outlet (P. 2-52)
— Auxiliary input jacks* (P. 4-84)
— Rear automatic air conditioning
system* (P. 4-37)

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

*: if so equipped

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COCKPIT

1. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
switch* (P. 2-40)

2. Instrument brightness control switch

(P. 2-41)

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3. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
(P. 2-6)

4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight (P. 2-37)
— Turn signal (P. 2-42)
— Fog light (P. 2-42)

5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(left side)
— Audio control steering switch (P. 4-81)
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
(P. 4-96)

6. Trip computer switch (P. 2-27)

7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32)

8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls

(right side)
— Cruise control system* (P. 5-37)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system*
(P. 5-39)

9. Dynamic driver assistance switch*
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system* (P. 5-20)
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) system*
(P. 5-62)

10. Selector lever (P. 5-15)

11. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch*

(P. 5-84)/ SNOW mode switch (P. 2-49)/
TOW MODE switch (P. 2-49)/Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 5-98)

12. Headlight aiming control* (P. 2-39)

13. Power lift gate main switch (P. 3-19)

14. Outside rearview mirror remote control

switch (P. 3-28)

15. Warning systems switch* (P. 2-47)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
(P. 5-20)
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)* (P. 5-29)
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
(P. 5-75)

16. Power lift gate switch (P. 3-19)

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

18. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch*

(P. 5-80)

*: if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-30)

2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)

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

4. Center ventilator (P. 4-30)

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5. Center multi-function control panel
(P. 4-3)
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P. 4-7)

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6. Center display
— Around View Monitor (P. 4-19)
— Navigation system**
— DVD player operation (P. 4-58)

7. Clock (P. 2-51)

8. Defroster switch (P. 2-35)/Deicer switch*
(P. 2-36)

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-50)

10. Fuse box (P. 8-23)

11. Parking brake (P. 5-19)

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

13. Steering wheel

— Horn (P. 2-44)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-50)
— Power steering system (P. 5-94)

14. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)

15. Climate controlled seat switch*

(P. 2-46)/Heated seat switch* (P. 2-44)

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

(P. 1-8)

17. Heated steering wheel switch (P. 2-43)

18. Power outlet (P. 2-52)

19. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-57)

20. Cup holder (P. 2-54)

21. Automatic climate control system
(P. 4-31)

22. Audio system (P. 4-40)

23. Glove box (P. 2-57)

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

Owner’s Manual.

METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Tachometer (P. 2-7)

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

3. Speedometer (P. 2-6)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P. 2-7)

5. Voltmeter (P. 2-9)

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

7. Engine oil pressure gauge (P. 2-8)

8. Fuel gauge (P. 2-8)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

9. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-7)

10. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

11. Drive belts (P. 8-17)

12. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

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VK56VD ENGINE

1. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)

2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-21)

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

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4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

7. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-21)

8. Battery (P. 8-15)

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warn-

ing

light

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light

Automatic Transmission
(AT) check warning light

Automatic Transmission
(AT) oil temperature warn­ing light

Automatic Transmission
(AT) park warning light

Brake warning light 2-12

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system warning light (or­ange)*

2-11

2-11

2-11

2-11

2-12

Warn-

ing

light

Name Page

Charge warning light 2-13

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

Engine oil pressure warn­ing light

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

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

Intelligent Key system
warning light

Lane departure warning
light (orange)*

2-13

2-13

2-13

2-14

2-14

2-14

Warn-

ing

light

Name Page

Low tire pressure warning
light

Master warning light 2-16

Preview Function warning
light (orange)*

Seat belt warning light 2-16

Supplemental air bag
warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light

2-14

2-16

2-16

2-17

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Indica-

tor

light

Name Page

Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) indicator
light*

Automatic Transmission
(AT) position indicator
light

Check suspension indica­tor light

Cruise indicator light* 2-18

Front passenger air bag
status light

High beam indicator light 2-18

Intelligent Brake Assist
(IBA) off indicator light*

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

2-17

2-18

2-18

2-18

2-18

2-19

Indica-

tor

light

Low beam indicator light 2-19

Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)

Security indicator light 2-20

SNOW mode indicator
light

TOW mode indicator light 2-20

Turn signal/hazard indica­tor lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

2-19

2-20

2-20

2-20

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system

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

Front seats .....................................1-2

2nd row seats ..................................1-4

3rd row seats ...................................1-6

Head restraints ................................ 1-8

Headrest ......................................1-12

Headrest (2nd row center seat) ..................1-15

Armrest (if so equipped) ........................1-16

Flexible seating ................................1-16

Seat belts ........................................1-18

Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-18

Pregnant women ...............................1-21

Injured persons ................................1-21

Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function

(if so equipped for front seats) ..................1-21

Three-point type seat belt...................... 1-22

Seat belt extenders.............................1-27

Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-28

Child safety...................................... 1-28

Infants ....................................... 1-29

Small children ................................ 1-29

Larger children................................ 1-29

Child restraints .................................. 1-30

Precautions on child restraints ................. 1-30

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

System (LATCH) ............................... 1-32

Top tether strap child restraint ................. 1-34

Rear-facing Child restraint installation

using LATCH ...................................1-35

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts..................................1-37

Forward-facing Child restraint installation

using LATCH .................................. 1-40

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ........................... 1-42

Installing top tether strap (2nd row

captain’s seats or 2nd row bench seat) ......... 1-46

Installing top tether strap

(3rd row bench seat) .......................... 1-46

Booster seats ................................. 1-47

Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-50

Precautions

system ....................................... 1-50

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ...................................1-55

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

supplemental air bag systems.................. 1-60

on supplemental restraint

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ...... 1-62

Supplemental air bag warning labels ........... 1-63

Supplemental air bag warning light ............. 1-63

Repair and replacement procedure.............. 1-64

SEATS

WARNING

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. Thiscan be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, you could be thrown
into it andreceive neck orother serious inju­ries. You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

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● For the most effective protection when the
vehicle is in motion, the seat should be up­right. Always sit well back in the seat with
both feetonthe floorand adjustthe seatbelt
properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.

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

● The seatback should not be reclined any
more thanneeded for comfort.Seat beltsare
most effective when the passenger sits well
back and straight up in the seat. If the seat­back is reclined,the risk ofsliding under the
lap belt and being injured is increased.

FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips :

● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.

● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.

See “AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for
the seat position memory function.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be surenot
to contact any moving parts to avoid possible
injuries and/or damages.

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Forward and backward :

1

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

forward or backward will

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Reclining :

2

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

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback
can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is
in the P (Park) position.

backward until the

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forward.

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Seat lifter:

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

2. Tilt up or down the adjusting switch to

adjust the front angle of the seat until the
desired position is achieved (for driver’s
seat).

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Lumbar support :

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

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

2ND ROW SEATS

WARNING

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area
or onthe rearseat whenit isin thefold-down
position. Use of these areas by passengers
without proper restraints could result in se­rious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

● When returning theseatbacks to theupright
position, be certain they are completely se­cured in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be in­jured in an accident or sudden stop.

● Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.

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Captain’s seat

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Bench seat

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Reclining

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

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

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

A

and position the

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WARNING

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. Thiscan be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, you could be thrown
into it andreceive neck orother serious inju­ries. You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when the
vehicle is in motion, the seat should be up­right. Always sit well back in the seat with
both feetonthe floorand adjustthe seatbelt
properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.

● After adjustment,check tobe sure theseatis
securely locked.

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Entry to 3rd row seat

CAUTION

● Do notdrive with the2nd rowseat tipped up.

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● Be careful not to allow the 2nd row seat to
pinch, hit any part of your body or other
people when operating the 2nd row seat.
Make surethe seatpathis clearof allobjects
before moving the seat.

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

For manual type :

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A

䊊

A

or

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To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

B

located on the 2nd row seat and fold the

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seatback forward
base. Then lift up the seat base and tip the 2nd
row seat forward
of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever
and fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward.

1

at an angle over the seat

䊊

2

. This will release the back

䊊

or

For remote release type (if so equipped) :

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

B

forward.
The lower corner of the seat base will lift and

the 2nd row seat will tip forward.

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3RD ROW SEATS

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

Before operating the 3rd row seats:

● Make sure the 2nd row seatback is not
reclined.

● Lower the 3rd row headrest to the full down
position.

1

. There are also controls

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2

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.

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

– Always reconnect the center seat belt

when the seat is returned to the upright
position

● Make sure that there are no objects on the
seatback cushion.

SSS1095

Power reclining

Push and hold the rear side of the switch
beside the 3rd row cup holders until the desired
seatback angle (up to 20 degrees) is obtained.
To move the seatback forward again, push and
hold the front side of the switch
desired angle is obtained.

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2

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until the

WARNING

● After adjustment,check tobe sure theseatis
securely locked.

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. Thiscan be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, you could be thrown
into it andreceive neck orother serious inju­ries. You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when the
vehicle is in motion, the seat should be up­right. Always sit well back in the seat with

1

both feetonthe floorand adjustthe seatbelt
properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.

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SSS1118

Power folding

Push and hold the front side of the switch
located on the passenger side of the cargo room.
The corresponding seatback (R: right side, L: left
side) will be folded down automatically.

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Push and hold the rear side of the switch
The seatback will be returned automatically.
The seatback will rise up while holding the
switch.

NOTE:
Operating thepowerfolding seatscan discharge

the vehicle battery if the vehicle is not running.

CAUTION

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

WARNING

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area
or onthe rearseat whenit isin thefold-down
position. Use of these areas by passengers
without proper restraints could result in se­rious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

● When returning theseatbacks to theupright
position, be certain they are completely se­cured in the latched position. If they are not

1

completely secured, passengers may be in­jured in an accident or sudden stop.

2

.

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● Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle
safety systems. They may provide additional
protection against injury in certain rear end
collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly,
as specified in this section. Check the adjust­ment after someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat
if the head restraint has been removed. If the
head restraintwasremoved, reinstalland prop­erly adjust the head restraint before an occu­pant usesthe seatingposition.Failure tofollow
these instructionscan reducethe effectiveness
of the head restraints. This may increase the
risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints. The head re­straints are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a head restraint.

SSS1100

SSS0992

Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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SSS0997 SSS0993 SSS0994

Adjustment

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

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push

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the head restraint down.

SSS0995 SSS0996

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable head restraints.

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

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint properly in a

secure place so it is not loose in the
vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint before an occupant uses the
seating position.

Install

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

2

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.

knob

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before

an occupant uses the seating position.

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CAUTION

Models with a head restraint display (if so
equipped) are designed so that the head re­straint cannot be removed. The head restraint
display maybe damagedif thehead restraintis
forcibly pulled out.

1

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SSS0508

Front-seat Active Head Restraint

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

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

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

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

HEADREST

WARNING

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

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The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with adjustable headrests.

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

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

SSS1101

SSS1128

Components

1. Adjustable headrest (if so equipped)

2. Adjustment notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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SSS1123 SSS1124 SSS1125

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

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

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Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the
headrests.

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

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the headrest from the seat.

4. Store the headrest properly in a secure

place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Install and properly adjust the headrest

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

SSS1126 SSS0969

Install

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

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the headrest before an

occupant uses the seating position (ad­justable headrest only).

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1

.

HEADREST (2nd row center seat)
Removal and attachment

To remove the headrest, push and hold the lock

1

knob
If the headrest is removed, store it in a secure

place. Reinstall the headrest when the headrest
does not need to be removed.

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

and pull the headrest up.

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1

and insert the headrest stalks into the

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SSS1111

Front seats

SSS1070

2nd row seat

ARMREST (if so equipped)
Front seats

The console box lid can be used as an armrest.
Slide the box lid forward or backward to the

desired position (if so equipped).

2nd row seat

Pull and draw the armrest forward until it is
horizontal.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area
or on the rear seats when they are in the
fold-down position.In acollision, peoplerid­ing in these areas without proper restraints
are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.

● Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your ve­hicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

● Do not fold down the rear seats when occu­pants arein therear seat areaor anycargo is
on the rear seats.

● Head restraints and headrests (except for
2nd row center seat) should be adjusted
properly astheymay providesignificant pro­tection against injury in an accident.Always
replace and adjust them properly if they
have been removed for any reason.

● If the head restraints are removed for any
reason, they should be securely stored to
prevent them from causing injuryto passen­gers or damageto the vehicle incase of sud­den braking or an accident.

● When returning theseatbacks to theupright
position, be certain they are completely se­cured in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be in­jured in an accident or sudden stop.

● Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.

SSS1119

WARNING

● When folding or returning the seat(s) to the
upright position, to avoid injury to yourself
and others:

– Make sure that the seat path is clear be-

fore moving the seat.

– Be carefulnot toallow handsor feetto get

caught or pinched in the seat.

● When folding the bench seatseatback down
for maximum storage, make sure the seat
base isin thelatched positionby rockingthe
seat base. If the seat base is not properly
secured, cargostoredon topof afoldedseat­back may become a projectile causing per­sonal injury or vehicle damage.

1-16 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

CAUTION

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

Stowing 2nd and 3rd row seats

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

Manual Operation:

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

Power Operation:

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

SSS1120 SSS1121

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

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

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

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

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-17

SEAT BELTS

CAUTION

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

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

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

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

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WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides in this ve­hicle shoulduse a seatbelt atall times. Chil­dren should be properly restrained in the
rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child
restraint.

● The seat belt should be properlyadjusted 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.

SSS0136A

● Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never put
the belt behindyour back, under yourarm or
across your neck. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.

● Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUNDTHE HIPS,NOT THEWAIST.
A lap belt worn too high could increase the
risk of internal injuries in an accident.

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

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

SSS0134A

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● Do notallow morethanone personto usethe
same seat belt.

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

● If the seat belt warning light glows continu­ously while theignition is turned ONwith all
doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it
may indicate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.

● No changes should be made to the seat belt
system. For example, do notmodify the seat
belt, addmaterial or installdevices thatmay
change the seat belt routing or tension. Do­ing so may affect the operation of the seat
belt system. Modifying or tampering with
the seat belt system may result in serious
personal injury.

● All seatbeltassemblies, includingretractors
and attaching hardware, should be in­spected after any collision by an INFINITI re­tailer. INFINITIrecommends that allseat 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 notin use during a col­lision shouldalso be inspectedand replaced
if either damage or improper operation is
noted.

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

● Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated,
it cannot be reused and must be replaced
together with the retractor. See an INFINITI
retailer.

● Removal andinstallation ofthe pretensioner
seat belt system components should be
done by an INFINITI retailer.

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SSS0016

SSS0014

PREGNANT WOMEN

INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as
possible around the hips, not the waist, and
place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and
across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder
belt over your abdominal area. Contact your
doctor for specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

INFINITI recommends that injured persons use
seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
your doctor for specific recommendations.

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

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

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

● During emergency braking

● During sudden steering maneuvers

● Activation of the Intelligent Brake Assist

(IBA) system. (See “INTELLIGENT BRAKE AS­SIST (IBA) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)

● In the event of a high severity rollover colli­sion.

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

● the seat belt is not fastened

● the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15 km/h)

during emergency braking

● the vehicle speed is under 19 MPH (30 km/h)
during sudden steering maneuvers or in the
event of a high severity rollover collision.

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

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

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

If the motor cannot retract the seat belt when
the seat belt is fastened or unfastened, it may
indicate the pre-crash seat belt system has a
malfunction. Have your INFINITI retailer check
and repair the system.

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

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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WARNING

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

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. Thiscan be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, you could be thrown
into it andreceive neck orother serious inju­ries. You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when the
vehicle is in motion, the seat should be up­right. Always sit well back in the seat with
both feetonthe floorand adjustthe seatbelt
properly.

● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its
fully retractedposition, firmlypull thebelt
and release it.Then smoothly pull thebelt
out of the retractor.

SSS0292

Fastening the seat belts

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

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.

● The retractor is designed to lock during a

sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion permits the belt to move, and al­lows you some freedom of movement in
the seat.

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SSS0290 SSS0326

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

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

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

● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

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

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

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

When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional
information, see “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in
this section.

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

WARNING

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

Unfastening the seat belts

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

Checking seat belt operation

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

● When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.

● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows:

● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re­strict further belt movement.

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

SSS1109 SSS0391

Center of 2nd row seat (if so
equipped)

Selecting correct set of seat belts :

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

A

. The center seat belt tongue

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3rd row center seat belt

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

1

and a seat belt tongue

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2

. Both the

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SSS0241

WARNING

● Always fasten the connector tongue and the
seat belt in the order shown.

● Always make sure both the connector
tongue and the seat belt tongueare secured
when using theseat belt or installinga child
restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child
restraint with only the seat belt tongue at­tached. This couldresult in serious personal
injury in case of an accident or a sudden
stop.

SSS1077

Stowing 3rd row center seat belt :

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

1. Hold the connector tongue
seat belt does not retract suddenly when
the tongue is released from the connector
buckle. Release the connector tongue by
inserting a suitable tool such as key
into the connector buckle.

2. Store the seat belt tongue into the tongue

holder

3. Store the connector tongue into the re-

tractor base

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B

first

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2

.

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3

.

1

so that the

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WARNING

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

A

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Attaching 3rd row center seat belt :

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

To connect the buckle:

1. Pull out the connector tongue from the
retractor base

2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the

tongue holder

3. Pull the seat belt and fasten the connector

buckle until it clicks

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

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

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

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1

.

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WARNING

● When attaching the3rd center seatbelt con­nector, be certain that the seatbacks are
completely secured in the latched position
and the 3rd center seat belt connector is
completely secured.

● If the 3rd center seat belt connector and the
seatbacks are not secured in the correct po­sition, serious personal injury may result in

2

.

3

.

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and

an accident or sudden stop.

WARNING

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

● The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the positionbest for you. Failure
to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an accident.

SSS1097 SSS0896

Storing 3rd row seat belt buckles

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

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

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
“PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in
this section.)

A

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

, and then move

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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 that is compatible
with the installed seat belts is available that
can be purchased. The extender adds approxi­mately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be
used for either the driver or front passenger
seating position. See an INFINITI retailer for
assistance with purchasing an extender if an
extender is required.

CHILD SAFETY

WARNING

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

● Adults and children who can use the stan­dard seat belt should not use an extender.
Such unnecessary use could result in seri­ous personal injury in the event of an
accident.

● Never use seatbelt extenders toinstall child
restraints. If the child restraint is not se­cured properly, the child could be seriously
injured in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild

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

● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of

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

● Periodically check to see that the seat belt
and the metal components such as buckles,

tongues, retractors, flexible wires and an­chors work properly. If loose parts, deterio­ration, cuts or other damage on the webbing
is found, the entire seat belt assembly
should be replaced.

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

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

There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:

● Rear-facing child restraint

● Forward-facing child restraint

● Booster seat

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

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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 fittingseat belt couldcause seriousor
fatal injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri­tories require the use of approved child re­straints for infants and small children. See
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.

A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle
by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and
Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle
seat belt. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this
section for more information.

INFINITI recommends thatall pre-teens andchil­dren berestrained inthe rear seat.Studies show
that children are safer when properlyrestrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.

This is especially important because your ve­hicle has a supplemental restraint system (Air
bag system) for the front passenger. See
“SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” later in
this section.

INFANTS

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

SMALL CHILDREN

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

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LARGER CHILDREN

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

INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the
shoulder belt fits close to the face or neck or if
the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the
abdomen. The booster seat should raise the
child so that the shoulder belt is properly
positioned across the top, middle portion of the
shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A
booster seat can only be used in seating posi­tions that have a three-point type seat belt. The
booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca­nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once
the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no
longer on or near the face and neck, use the
shoulder belt without the booster seat.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Never let achild stand or kneelon any seat and
do not allowa child in the cargoarea. The child
could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden
stop or collision.

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SSS0099

SSS0100

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

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

– The child restraint must be used and in-

stalled properly. Always follow all of the
child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions for installation and use.

– Infants and children shouldnever be held

on anyone’s lap. Even thestrongest adult
cannot resist the forces of a collision.

– Do not put a seat belt around botha child

and another passenger.

– INFINITI recommends that all child re-

straints beinstalled in therearseat. Stud­ies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than
in the front seat. If you must install a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, see “FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE­STRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS” later in this section.

– Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag

System, never install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat. An inflating air
bag couldseriously injure or killa child. A
rear-facing child restraint must only be
used in the rear seat.

– Be sure to purchase a child restraint that

will fit the child and vehicle. Some child
restraints may not fit properly in your
vehicle.

– Child restraint anchor points are de-

signed to withstand loads from child re­straints that are properly fitted.

– Never use theanchor points foradult seat

belts or harnesses.

– A child restraint with a top tether strap

should not beused in thefront passenger
seat.

– Keep seatbacks asupright as possibleaf-

ter fitting the child restraint.

– Infants and children should always be

placed in an appropriate child restraint
while in the vehicle.

● When thechild restraint isnot in use,keep it
secured with the LATCH system or a seat
belt. In a sudden stop or collision, loose ob­jects can injure occupants or damage the
vehicle.

CAUTION

A childrestraint in aclosed vehicle canbecome
very hot.Check the seatingsurfaceand buckles
before placing a child in the child restraint.

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

For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren System (LATCH)” later in this section.

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

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

● Choose only a restraint with a label certify­ing that it complies with Federal Motor Ve­hicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to
be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system.

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

All U.S.states andCanadian provincesor territo­ries require that infants and small children be
restrained in an approved child restraint at all
times while the vehicle isbeing operated. Cana­dian law requires the top tether strap on
forward-facing child restraintsbe secured tothe
designated anchor point on the vehicle.

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SSS1113

LATCH system lower anchor locations -

captain’s seats

SSS1114

LATCH system lower anchor locations -

bench seat

LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR
CHILDREN SYSTEM (LATCH)

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

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

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

● 2nd row bench seat outboard positions only

(if so equipped)

LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

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

− Attach LATCH system compatible child re­straints only at the locations shown in the
illustration.

− Do not secure a child restraint in the center
rear seating position using the LATCH lower
anchors. The child restraint will not be se­cured properly.

− Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your
fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to
make surethere are noobstructions overthe
anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat
cushion material. The child restraint willnot
be secured properly if the lower anchors are
obstructed.

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LATCH lower anchor location

SSS1122

SSS1117

SSS0643

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

LATCH lower anchor location

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

Installing child restraint LATCH lower
anchor attachments

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

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LATCH rigid attachment

SSS0644

2nd row captain’s seat

SSS1088

SSS1073

3rd row bench seat

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

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

2nd row bench seat

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

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

WARNING

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

SSS1072

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

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

Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located in the following loca­tions:

● 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) on the
floor behind the outboard seating positions
as shown.

● 2nd row captain’s seats (if so equipped) on
the floor behind the seats as shown.

● 3rd row bench seat on the floor of the cargo
area behind the center seat position as
shown.

If you have any questions when installing a top
tether strap childrestraint on the rearseat, con­sult an INFINITI retailer for details.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH

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

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LATCH
system:

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

SSS1102

Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2

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

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Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

SSS1103

Rear-facing — step 3

SSS0639

SSS0650

Rear-facing — step 4

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

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After attaching the child restraint, test it

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

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

● When installing a child restraint system in
the 3rd center position, both the centerseat
belt connector tongue and buckle tongue
must be secured. See “Attaching 3rd row
center seat belt” earlier in this section.

SSS0100

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

● The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when
installing a childrestraint. Failure to use the
ALR modewill resultinthe childrestraint not
being properly secured. The restraint could
tip over or be loose and cause injury to a
child in a sudden stop or collision.

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Rear-facing — step 1

SSS0100

Rear-facing — step 2

SSS0654

SSS0655

Rear-facing — step 3

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“CHILD SAFETY” earlier in this section and
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section be­fore installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child

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.

restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear
seats:

1. Child restraints forinfants must be usedin

the rear-facing direction and therefore
must notbe used inthe front seat.Position

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

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

Rear-facing — step 4

SSS0656

Rear-facing — step 5

SSS0657

SSS0658

Rear-facing — step 6

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

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

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

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

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

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH

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

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

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manufac­turer’s instructions.

SSS0645

Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2

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

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

Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 3

3.

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

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

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

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

SSS1104

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

SSS0647

Forward-facing — step 4

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

5. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

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SSS0638

Forward-facing — step 6

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

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

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

● The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when
installing a childrestraint. Failure to use the
ALR modewill resultinthe childrestraint not
being properly secured. The restraint could
tip over or be loose and cause injury to a
child in a sudden stop or collision.

● When installing a child restraint system in
the 3rd center position, both the centerseat
belt connector tongue and buckle tongue
must be secured. See “Attaching 3rd row
center seat belt” earlier in this section.

SSS0640

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1

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

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

1. If you must install a child restraint in the

front seat,it should beplaced in aforward­facing direction only. Move the seat to the
rearmost position. Child restraints for in­fants mustbe usedin the rear-facingdirec­tion and,therefore, mustnot beused inthe
front seat.

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

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

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

or headrest when the child restraint is re­moved. See “HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in

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

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

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If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point (rear seat installation only). See “IN­STALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (2nd row cap­tain’s seats or 2nd row bench seat)” later in
this section. Do not install child restraints
that require the use of a top tether strap in
seating positions that do not have a top
tether anchor.

SSS0360B

Forward-facing — step 3

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

SSS0651

Forward-facing — step 4

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

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Forward-facing — step 5

SSS0652

Forward-facing — step 6

SSS0653

SSS0641

Forward-facing — step 8

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

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

7. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

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

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

SSS1099

Forward-facing — step 10

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

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

by an INFINITI retailer.

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

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SSS1088

2nd row captain’s seat

SSS1072

2nd row bench seat

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

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

1. If necessary, raise or remove the head
restraint or headrest to position the top
tether strap over the top of the seatback.
If the head restraint or headrest is re­moved, store it in a secure place. Be sure
to reinstall the head restraint or headrest
when the child restraint is removed. See
“HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section
and “HEADREST” earlier in this section for
head restraint or headrest adjustment,
removal and installation information.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point on the back of each seatback
behind the child restraint.

Tighten the tether strap according to the

3.

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

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

SSS1073

3rd row bench seat

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (3rd
row bench seat)

WARNING

In the 3rdrow bench seat,a child restraintwith
a toptether strapcan onlybe usedin the center
position. Do not place in an outboard seating
position and attempt to angle the tether strap
to the center position.

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

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

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

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-

chor point on the floor behind the child
restraint.

3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint

installation procedure steps in this sec­tion before tightening the tether strap.

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

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BOOSTER SEATS
Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

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

− Make sure the shoulder portionof the belt is
away from the child’s face and neck and the
lap portion of the belt does not cross the
stomach.

− Make sure the shoulder belt is not behind
the child or under the child’s arm.

− A booster seat must only be installed in a
seating position that has a lap/shoulder
belt.

LRS0455 LRS0453

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

● Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.

● Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
low back booster seat
vehicle seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
high back booster seat

1

is chosen, the

䊊

2

should be used.

䊊

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● If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with
your child. Always follow all recommended
procedures.

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

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

Booster seat installation

CAUTION

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

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety”, “Child restraints” and “Booster seats”
sections earlier in this section before installing
a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in
the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

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1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, move the seat to the rearmost
position.

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

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Front passenger position

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

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

or headrest when the booster seat is re­moved. See “HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in

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

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

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

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

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and in-

structions for properly fastening a seat
belt shown in “SEAT BELTS” earlier in this
section.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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7. If the booster seat is installed in the front
passenger seat, push the ignition switch
to the ON position. The front passenger
air bag status light
illuminate depending on the size of the
child and the type of booster seat used.
See “Front passenger air bag and status
light” later in this section.

may or may not

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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

● Driver and passenger supplemental front­impact air bag (INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System)

● Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen­tal air bag

● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bag

● Seat belt with pretensioner

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

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

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

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

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

These supplemental restraint systems are de­signed to supplement the crash protection pro­vided by the driver and passenger seat belts
and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts
should always be correctly worn and the occu­pant seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel, instrument panel and door fin­ishers. (See “SEAT BELTS” earlier in this section
for instructions and precautions on seat belt
usage.)

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

After pushing theignition switch tothe ON posi­tion, thesupplemental airbag warninglight illu­minates. Thesupplemental airbag warninglight
will turn off afterabout 7 seconds if the systems
are operational.

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WARNING

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

● The front passenger air bagwill not inflate if
the passenger air bag status light is lit or if
the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See
“Front passenger air bag and status light”
later in this section.

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● The seatbelts andthe front airbagsare most
effective when you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat.The front air bags inflate
with great force. Even with the INFINITI Ad­vanced Air Bag System, if you are unre­strained, leaning forward, sitting sideways
or out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injuryor death in a crash.You
may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the front air bag if you areup against it
when it inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far-away as practical from
the steering wheel or instrument panel. Al­ways use the seat belts.

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● The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that de­tect if the seat belts are fastened. The Ad­vanced AirBag Systemmonitors theseverity
of a collision and seat belt usage then in­flates the air bags. Failure to properly wear
seat beltscan increase therisk or severityof
injury in an accident.

● The front passenger seat is equipped with
occupant classificationsensors (weightsen­sors) that turn the front passenger air bag
OFF under some conditions. This sensor is
only used in this seat. Failure to be properly
seated and wearing the seat belt can in­crease the risk or severity of injury in an
accident. See “Front passenger air bag and
status light” later in this section.

● Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel. Placing them inside the steering
wheel rim could increase the risk of injury if
the front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

● Never let children ride unrestrained or ex­tend their hands or face out of the window.
Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or
arms. Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the illustrations.

● Children may be severely injured or killed
when the front air bags, side air bags or
curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they
are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and
children shouldbe properlyrestrained inthe
rear seat, if possible.

● Even withthe INFINITI AdvancedAir Bag Sys­tem, never install a rear-facing child re­straint in thefront seat. An inflating front air
bag could seriously injure or kill your child.
See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this sec­tion for details.

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

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

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WARNING

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The curtain side-impact and rollover supple-

●

mental air bags ordinarily will not inflate in
the event of a front impact, rear impact, or
lower severityside collision. Alwayswearyour
seat beltsto help reducethe risk orseverity of
injury in various kinds of accidents.

●

The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain
and rollover air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in the
seat. Thesideair bagsand curtainand rollover
air bags inflate with great force. Do not allow
anyone toplace their hand, legor facenearthe
side airbags on theside ofthe seatback ofthe
front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not
allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear
outboard seats toextend their hand outof the
window or lean against the door. Some ex­amples of dangerous riding positions are
shown in the previous illustrations.

● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold
onto the seatback of the front seat. If the
side air bags inflates, you may be seriously
injured. Be especially careful with children,
who should always be properly restrained.
Some examples of dangerous riding posi­tions are shown in the illustrations.

● Do not use seat covers on the front seat­backs. They may interfere with side air bags
inflation.

1. Crash zone sensor

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

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

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

5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bags

6. Seat belt pre-tensioners

7. Satellite sensors

8. Buckle pretensioners

9. Diagnosis sensor unit

10. Occupant classification sensors (weight
sensors)

11. Occupant classification system control

unit

INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM
(front seats)

WARNING

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

● Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat to
push or pull on the seatback pocket.

● Do not place heavy loads heavier than 9 lbs.
(4 kg) on the seatback, head restraint or in
the seatback pocket.

● Do not store cargo behind the seat that can
press into the seatback.

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● Do notposition thefrontpassenger seatso it
contacts the rear seat. If the front seat does
contact therear seat,the airbag systemmay
determine a sensor malfunction has oc­curred and the front passenger air bag sta­tus light mayilluminate and the supplemen­tal air bag warning light may flash.

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

● Confirm the operating condition with the
front passenger air bag status light.

● If you noticethat the frontpassenger air bag
status light is not operating in accordance
with the abovedescription, please take your
vehicle to your INFINITI retailer to check the
passenger seat advanced air bag system.

● Until you have confirmed with your retailer
that yourpassenger seatadvanced airbag is
working properly, position the occupants in
the rear seating positions.

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

However, all of the information, cautions and
warnings in this manual still apply and must be
followed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is
mounted in the instrument panel above the
glove box. The front air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, al­though they may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
front air bag operation.

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

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

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate
a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as
it may cause irritation and choking. Those with
a history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the head
and chest of the front occupants. They can help
save lives and reduce serious injuries. However,
an inflating front air bag may cause facial
abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower body.

Even with INFINITI advanced air bags, seat belts
should be correctly worn and the driver and
passenger seated upright as far as practical
away from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
this, the force of the front air bag inflating can

increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the air bag module
during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a colli­sion.

The frontair bagsoperate onlywhen theignition
switch is in the ON position.

After pushing theignition switch tothe ON posi­tion, thesupplemental airbag warninglight illu­minates. Thesupplemental airbag warninglight
will turnoffafter about7 secondsif thesystem is
operational.

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Front passenger air bag status light

Front passenger air bag and status
light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed to au­tomatically turn OFF under some conditions.
Read this sectioncarefully to learnhow it oper­ates. Proper useof the seat, seat beltand child
restraints is necessary for most effective pro­tection. Failure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts
and child restraints can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.

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Status light :

The front passenger air bag status light
is located on the instrument panel.

The light operates as follows:

● Unoccupied passenger seat: The
is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.

● Passenger seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this
section: The
cate that the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.

● Occupied passenger seat and the passenger
meets the conditions outlined in this sec­tion: The
the front passenger air bag is operational.

Front passenger air bag :

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

The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air
bag to certain front passenger seat occupants,

light illuminates to indi-

light is OFF to indicate that

light

such as children, by requiring the air bag to be
automatically turned OFF.

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

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

INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and chil­dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.
INFINITI also recommends that appropriate

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child restraints and booster seats be properly
installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible,
the occupant classification sensors are de­signed to operate as described above to turn
the front passenger air bag OFF for specified
child restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restrains and to use the ALR mode may allow
the restraint to tip or move in an accident or
sudden stop. This can also result in the passen­ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being
OFF. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this
section for proper use and installation.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

, located in the meter and

Other supplemental front-impact air
bag precautions

WARNING

● Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also,
do not place any objects between any occu­pant and the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if the front air
bags inflate.

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● Do notplace objectswith sharpedges on the
seat. Also, donot place heavyobjects on the
seat that will leave permanent impressions
in the seat. Such objects can damage the
seat or occupant classification sensors
(weight sensors). This can affect the opera­tion of the air bag system and result in seri­ous personal injury.

● Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can dam­age the seat or occupant classification sen­sors. Thiscan alsoaffect theoperation ofthe
air bagsystemand resultin seriouspersonal
injury.

● Immediately after inflation, several front air
bag system components will be hot. Do not
touch them; youmay severely burnyourself.

● No unauthorizedchanges should bemade to
any componentsor wiring ofthe supplemen­tal airbag system. Thisis to preventacciden­tal inflation of the supplemental air bag or
damage tothe supplemental airbag system.

● Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle’s electrical system, suspension sys­tem or front end structure. This could affect
proper operation ofthe front air bagsystem.

● Tampering with the air bag system may re­sult in serious personal injury. Tampering
includes changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by placing
material over the steering wheel pad and
above the instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around the air bag
system.

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

● No unauthorizedchanges should bemade to
any components or wiring of the seat belt
system. This may affect the front air bag
system. Tamperingwiththe seatbelt system
may result in serious personal injury.

● Work on andaround the frontair bag system
should bedoneby anINFINITI retailer.Instal­lation ofelectrical equipment shouldalso be
done byan INFINITI retailer.The Supplemen­tal Restraint System (SRS) wiring har­nesses* should not be modified or discon­nected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should not
be used on the air bag system.

● A crackedwindshield should bereplaced im­mediately by a qualified repair facility. A
cracked windshield could affectthe function
of the supplemental air bag system.

*1.The SRS wiring harness connectors are

yellow and orange for easy identifica­tion.

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

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

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

of theinformation, cautionsand warningsin this
manual still apply and must be followed. The

side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags
are designed to inflate in higher severity side

collisions, although they may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar to
those of a higher severity side impact. They are
designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in
certain side collisions on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.

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

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

When side air bags and curtain and rollover air
bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care
should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.

Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest
and pelvis of the front occupants. Curtain and
rollover air bags help to cushion the impact
force to the head of occupants in the front and

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

The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain and rollover
air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect
the occupants. Because of this, the force of the
side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, these air
bag modules during inflation. The side air bags
will deflate quickly after the collision is over.

The curtain and rollover air bag will remain
inflated for a while.

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

After pushing theignition switch tothe ON posi­tion, thesupplemental airbag warninglight illu-

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minates. The air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the systems are opera­tional.

WARNING

● Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. Also, do not place any
objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the
front door finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if side air bag inflates.

● Right after inflation, several side air bags
and curtain androllover air bagsystem com­ponents will be hot. Do not touch them; you
may severely burn yourself.

● No unauthorizedchanges should bemade to
any componentsor wiringof side airbag and
curtain and rollover air bags. This is to pre­vent damage to or accidentalinflation of the
side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag
systems.

● Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle’s electrical system, suspension sys­tem or side panel. This could affect proper
operation of the sideair bag and curtain and
rollover air bag systems.

● Tampering with the air bag system may re­sult in serious personal injury. For example,
do not change the front seats by placing
material near the seatback or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat cov­ers, around the side air bags.

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

*1.The SRS wiring harness connectors are

yellow and orange for easy identifica­tion.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain and rollover air bag systems and guide
the buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(front seats)

WARNING

● The pretensionerscannot be reusedafter ac­tivation. They must be replaced together
with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

● If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal,
side impact and rollover collision but a pre­tensioner is not activated, be sure to have
the pretensionersystemchecked and,if nec­essary, replaced by an INFINITI retailer.

● No unauthorizedchanges should bemade to
any components or wiring of the preten­sioner system. This is to prevent damage to
or accidental activation of the pretension­ers. Tampering with the pretensioner sys­tem may result in serious personal injury.

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

● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or
scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI re­tailer. Correct pretensioner disposal proce­dures are set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal injury.

The pre-tensioner system activates when any of
the air bags deploy. Working with the seat belt
retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the
vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
collisions, helping to restrain front seat occu­pants.

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

When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re­leased and a loud noise may be heard. The
smoke is not harmful, and it does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with a
history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.

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

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If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning light

will not come on, will flash intermittently
or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position. In this case, the pretensioner system
may not function properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI retailer.

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

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS

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

SRS air bag

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The warning labels
surface of the sun visors.

are located on the

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, dis­playing
tors the circuits of the supplemental front­impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag,
and seat belt pretensioner systems. The moni­tored circuits include the Air bag Control Unit
(ACU), satellite sensors, crash zone sensor,
occupant classification system front air bag
modules, side air bag modules, curtain and
rollover air bag modules, pretensioners, front
passenger air bag status light and all related
wiring.

in the instrument panel, moni-

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

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

● The supplemental air bag warning light re-

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

● The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

● The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

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

WARNING

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

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and
rollover air bags and pretensioners are de­signed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As
a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supple­mental air bag warning light will remain illumi­nated after inflation has occurred. Repair and
replacement of these systems should be done
only by an INFINITI retailer.

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

WARNING

● Once a front air bag, side air bag or curtain
and rollover air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and must be
replaced. Additionally, the activatedpreten­sioner must also be replaced. The air bag
module andpretensionershould bereplaced
by an INFINITI retailer. The air bag module
and pretensioner system cannot be
repaired.

● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain and
rollover air bag and the pretensioner should
be inspectedby anINFINITI retailer ifthere is
any damage to the front end or side portion
of the vehicle.

● If you need to dispose of a supplemental air
bag or pretensioner or scrap the vehicle,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Correct supple­mental air bag and pretensionersystem dis­posal procedures are set forth in the appro­priate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause personal
injury.

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2 Instruments and controls

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

Instrument panel ..................................2-4

Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5

Speedometer and odometer .....................2-6

Tachometer .................................... 2-7

Engine coolant temperature gauge............... 2-7

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

Engine oil pressure gauge ......................2-8

Voltmeter......................................2-9

Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep........ 2-9

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders..... 2-10

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

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

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

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

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

Indicators for operation........................ 2-23

Indicators for maintenance .....................2-25

Trip computer................................. 2-27

Security systems .................................2-29

Vehicle security system ........................2-29

INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-31

Windshield wiper and washer switch............... 2-32

Washer operation ............................. 2-33

Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................ 2-33

Rear window wiper and washer switch .............2-34

Rear window and outside mirror defroster/

windshield deicer (if so equipped) switch .......... 2-35

Rear window and outside mirror defroster .......2-35

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

Headlight and turn signal switch .................. 2-36

Xenon headlights .............................2-36

Headlight switch .............................. 2-37

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

Turn signal switch.............................2-42

Fog light switch ...............................2-42

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

Heated steering wheel ............................

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

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

Heated

Front .........................................2-45

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

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

Warning systems switch (Type A) (if so equipped). . . 2-47
Warning systems switch (Type B) (if so equipped). . . 2-48

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

2-43

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

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch

(if so equipped) ..................................2-50

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...........2-51

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery saver system ..........................2-66

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

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

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

Interior light control switch ....................2-67

Vanity mirror lights...............................2-68

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

HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver ..................2-68

Programming HomeLink姞 ......................2-69

Programming HomeLink姞 for Canadian

customers .................................... 2-71

Operating the HomeLink姞 Universal

Transceiver ................................... 2-71

Programming

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

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

Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button ..... 2-71

If your vehicle is stolen ........................2-72

COCKPIT

1. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
switch*

2. Instrument brightness control switch

3. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer

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4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal
— Fog light

5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(left side)
— Audio control steering switch
— Hands-Free Phone System switch

6. Trip computer switch

7. Wiper and washer switch

8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls

(right side)
— Cruise control system*
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system*

9. Dynamic driver assistance switch*
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system*
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) system*

10. Selector lever

11. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch*/

SNOW mode switch/TOW MODE switch/
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

12. Headlight aiming control*

13. Power lift gate main switch

14. Outside rearview mirror remote control

switch

15. Warning systems switch*

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

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16. Power lift gate switch

17. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel
switch

18. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch*

*: if so equipped

Instruments and controls 2-3

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator

2. Meters and gauges

3. Hazard indicator flasher switch

4. Center ventilator

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5.

Center multi-function control panel
— Vehicle information and setting buttons

6. Center display
— Around View Monitor
— Navigation system**
— DVD player operation

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7. Clock

8. Defroster switch/Deicer switch*

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag

10. Fuse box

11. Parking brake

12. Hood release handle

13. Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering system

14. Push-button ignition switch

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

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

17. Heated steering wheel switch

18. Power outlet

19. Front passenger air bag status light

20. Cup holder

21. Automatic air conditioning system

22. Audio system

23. Glove box

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

Owner’s Manual.

METERS AND GAUGES

*: The needle indicators may moveslightly after
the ignitionswitchis pushedto theOFF position.
This is not a malfunction.

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1. Tachometer*

2. Warning/Indicator lights

3. Speedometer*

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge*

5. Voltmeter*

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

7. Engine oil pressure gauge*

8. Fuel gauge*

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Speedometer

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Odometer/twin trip odometer

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Changing the display :

3

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

TRIP A → TRIP B → TRIP A

Resetting the trip odometer :

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

Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. (See “DOT MATRIX
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section.)

at the bottom

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for more than

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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer

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

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Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis­play when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

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

The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.

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and twin trip odometer

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TACHOMETER

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

into the red zone

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

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CAUTION

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem­perature.

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

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

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shown in the illustration.

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant tempera­ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range,
reduce vehicle speed to decreasetemperature.
If gauge is over the normal range, stop the
vehicle assoon assafely possible.If theengine
is overheated, continued operation of the ve­hicle mayseriously damage theengine. See“IF
YOUR VEHICLEOVERHEATS” in the“6. In caseof
emergency” section for immediate action
required.

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FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.

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

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

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

The low fuel warning
matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve­nient, preferably before the gauge reaches “0”.

appears on the dot

There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches “0”.

The
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

CAUTION

● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come
on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few
driving trips,the
If the light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer.

● For additionalinformation, see “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.

light shouldturn off.

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

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

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

CAUTION

● This gauge is not designed to indicate low
engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check
the oil level. (See “ENGINE OIL” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

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shown

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● If the gauge needle does not move with the
proper amount of engine oil, have the ve­hicle checked by anINFINITI retailer. Contin­ued vehicle operation in such a condition
could cause serious damage to the engine.

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VOLTMETER

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

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

METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND
NEEDLE SWEEP

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

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

Instruments and controls 2-9

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light

Automatic transmission check warning
light

Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem­perature warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) park warn­ing light

Brake warning light

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warn­ing light (orange)*

Charge warning light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning

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

Engine oil pressure warning light Automatic transmission position indica-

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

warning light (orange)*
Intelligent Key warning light Front passenger air bag status light

Lane departure warning light
(orange)*

Low tire pressure warning light Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indica-

Master warning light Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON

Preview Function warning light (or­ange)*

Seat belt warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Supplemental air bag warning light Security indicator light

light
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

indicator light*

tor light
Check suspension indicator light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-

CRUISE indicator light*

High beam indicator light

tor light*

indicator light (green)*
Low beam indicator light

SNOW mode indicator light

TOW mode indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

cator light

*: if so equipped

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CHECKING BULBS

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

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, ,

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

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

Some indicators and warnings are also dis­played on the dot matrix liquid crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in
this section.)

WARNING LIGHTS

or Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS)
warning light

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

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

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis­tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)

Automatic transmission
check warning light

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the transmission is not functioning
properly. Have your INFINITI retailer check and
repair the transmission.

Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light

This light indicates that the Automatic Trans­mission (AT) parking function is not engaged. If
the transfer control is not secured in any driving
position while the AT selector lever is in the “P”
(Park) position, the transmission will disengage
and the wheels will not lock.

If the AT park warning light illuminates with the
selector lever in the P (Park) position, shift the
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch to the
AUTO, 4H or 4L position again with the selector
lever in the N (Neutral) position. (See “INFINITI

ALL-MODE 4WD姞” in the “5. Starting and driv­ing” section.)

Automatic Transmission (AT)
oil temperature warning light

This light illuminates when the Automatic
Transmission (AT) oil temperature is too high. If
the light illuminates while driving, reduce the
vehicle speed as soon as safely possible until
the light turns off.

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CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation when the AT oil
temperature warning light is on may damage
the AT.

or Brake warning

light

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

Parking brake indicator :

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

Low brake fluid warning light :

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
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. If brake fluid is
necessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer. (See
“BRAKE FLUID” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.)

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

Low hydraulic pressure warning indicator :

If the brake warning light illuminates when the
engine is running, or while driving with the
parking brake is released, check the brake fluid
level. If the brake fluid level is sufficient, it may
indicate low hydraulic pressure in the brake
booster. Have the brake system checked by an
INFINITI retailer promptly.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indica­tor :

When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re­paired, by an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)

WARNING

● Your brakesystem may notbe working prop­erly if the warning light is on. Driving could
be dangerous.If youjudge it tobe safe,drive
carefully to the nearest service station for
repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.

● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level may
increase yourstopping distanceand braking
will require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.

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

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

If the light comes on in orange and remains on,
it may indicate that the BSW system is not
functioning properly. Although the vehicle is
still driveable, have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. See “BLIND SPOT WARNING
(BSW) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.

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Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is run­ning, it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see
an INFINITI retailer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.

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

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

If the warning light illuminates, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and turn on the DCA
system again.

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

See “DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYS­TEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

Engine oil pressure warning
light

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

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

the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec­tion.)

CAUTION

Running the engine with the engine oil pres­sure warninglight on couldcause serious dam­age to the engine almost immediately. Such
damage isnot coveredby warranty.Turn offthe
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.

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

The warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.

If the 4WD system malfunctions, or the diam­eter of the front and the rear wheels are differ­ent, the warning light will either remain illumi­nated or blink. (See “INFINITI ALL-MODE 4WD姞”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

CAUTION

● If the warning light comes on while driving
there may be a malfunction in the 4WD sys­tem. Reducethevehicle speedand haveyour
vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible.

● If the 4WD warning light turns onwhen driv­ing on dry or hard surfaced roads:

– in the 4H(I) position, shift the 4WD shift

switch to AUTO

– in the4L(O) position, stopthe vehicle and

shift the transmission selector lever to
the “N” (Neutral) position and shift the
4WD shift switch to AUTO

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