Infiniti QX56 User Manual

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

2010 Infiniti QX56 Owner’s Manual

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new INFINITI
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you under­stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome­ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov­ering your vehicle. The “INFINITI Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve­hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.

Your INFINITI dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.

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

INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying
ownership experience for as long as you own
your car. Should you have any questions regard­ing your INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please
contact our Consumer Affairs department at
1–800–662–6200. In Canada
1–800–361–4792. Thank you.

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

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE­MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

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

● NEVER drive under the influence of al­cohol or drugs.

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

ALWAYS give your full attention to driving

●

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

●

ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro­priate 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.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, a
ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start­ing and driving” section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail­ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and off­road driving precautions”, and “Avoid­ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.

Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or per­formance problems resulting from modi­fications may not be covered under
INFINITI warranties.

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

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

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THIS MANUAL

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WARNING

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hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.

CAUTION

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

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or “Do not let this happen.”

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

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

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call attention to an item in the illustration.

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WARNING

WARNING

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

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY

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

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Table of

Illustrated table of contents

0

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

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2

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

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

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

Instrument panel...................................0-6

Engine compartment check locations ................0-8

Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-20)

2. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-20)

3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-52)

4. Front seat belts (P. 1-20)

5. Head Restraints (P. 1-7)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-52)

7. Seats (P. 1-2)

8. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-59)

9. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-65)

10. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-52)

11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-33)

12. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor
(P. 1-47)

13. 3rd row seat top tether strap anchor
(P. 1-48)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

0-2 Illustrated table of contents

WII0154

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-18)

2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-22)

3. Windshield (P. 8-19)

4. Power windows (P. 2-47)

5. Door locks, INFINITI Intelligent Key™,
keys (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2)

6. Mirrors (P. 3-27)

7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)

8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)

9. Tire chains (P. 8-39)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)

11. Headlight switch (P. 2-24)

12. Fog light switch and turn signal switch
(P. 2-29, P. 2-24)

13. Tow hooks (P. 6-13)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

WII0121

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-46)

2. Rear window defroster (P. 2-24)

3. Glass hatch (P. 3-22)

4. Rear window washer (P.2-23)

5. Glass hatch release (P. 3-22)

6. Rearview monitor (P.4-18)

7. Towing/Trailer hitch (if so equipped)
(P.9-16)

8. Lift gate release (P. 3-18)

9. Rear sonar system (P.5-52)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)

11. Power vent windows (P.2-50)

12. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-23, P. 9-3)

13. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-23)

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

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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WII0122

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Rear ventilators (P. 4-21)

2. Storage (P. 2-36)

3. INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System
(MES) (if so equipped) (P. 4-54)

4. Moonroof (P. 2-50)

5. Map lights (P. 2-54)

6. Sun visors (P. 3-26)

7. HomeLink姞 (P. 2-54)

8. Glove box (P. 2-36)

9. Seats (P. 1-2)

10. Cup holders (P. 2-40)

11. Luggage storage (P. 2-43)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

LII0041

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

WIC1379

1. Vents (P. 4-21)

2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch

(P. 2-24)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio control

and Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-51, 4-70)

4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-52, P.2-30)

5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator

lights (P. 2-3, 2-8)

6. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-28)

7. Cruise control main/set switches

(if so equipped) and Intelligent cruise
control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-17, P.5-19)

8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-22, P. 2-23)

9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)

10. Navigation system* (P. 4-2)

11. Navigation system* controls (P. 4-2)

12. Audio system controls (P. 4-26)

13. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-52)

14. Glove box (P. 2-37)

15. Hazard lights (P. 2-29)

16. Climate controls (P. 4-22)

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17. Power outlet (P. 2-34)

18. Heated seat switch (P. 2-30)

19. Tow mode switch (P. 2-33)

20. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-32)

21. Shift selector (P. 5-12)

22. Heated steering wheel switch (P.2-31)

23. Clock (P. 2-34)

24. Power outlet (P. 2-34)

25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-61)

26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-39

27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-41)

28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-24)

29.. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (P. 5-52)

30. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-25)

31. Headlight aiming control (P. 2-27)

32. Power vent windows switch (P. 2-50)

33. Lift gate open/close switch (P. 3-18)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own­er’s Manual.

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

1. Battery (P. 8-13)

2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)

3. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)

4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)

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

6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)

7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)

8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)

9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)

10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)

11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)

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

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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WDI0630

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

or

or

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn­ing light

Automatic transmis­sion check warning
light

Automatic transmis­sion park warning
light (
model)

Brake warning light 2-9

Charge warning
light

Check suspension
warning light

2-9

2-9

2-9

2-10

2-10

Warning

light

Name Page

Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light

4WD warning light
(

Low fuel warning
light

Low tire pressure
warning light

Master warning light 2-12

Seat belt warning
light and chime

Supplemental air
bag warning light

model)

2-10

2-11

2-11

2-11

2-13

2-13

Indicator

light

Name Page

Front passenger air
bag status light

High beam indicator
light (Blue)

Malfunction indica­tor lamp (MIL)

Security indicator
light

Slip indicator light 2-14

Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light

2-13

2-13

2-14

2-14

2-15

2-15

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MEMO

0-10 Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

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

Front power seat adjustment.....................1-3

2nd row captain’s chair adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-4

2nd row bench seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-5

Armrests ......................................1-7

Head restraints .................................1-7

Adjustable headrest (if so equipped).............1-11

Flexible seating ................................1-14

3rd row power folding seats ....................1-18

Seat belts .......................................1-20

Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-20

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

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

Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-23

Seat belt extenders ............................1-29

Seat belt maintenance .........................1-29

Child safety ......................................1-30

Infants........................................1-30

Small children .................................1-30

Larger children ................................1-31

Child restraints ...................................1-31

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-31

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) System .............................1-33

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH.......................................1-37

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts .................................1-39

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH..................................1-42

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ............................1-44

Installing top tether strap
(2nd row captain’s chairs or 2nd row bench

seat [if so equipped] ) ..........................1-47

Installing top tether strap

(3rd row bench seat)...........................1-48

Booster seats .................................1-49

Supplemental restraint system .....................1-52

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system .......................................1-52

Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-66

Supplemental

air bag warning light ..............1-67

SEATS

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

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

ARS1152

● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat 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.

1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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 “Pre­driving checks and adjustments” section for au­tomatic drive positioner operation.

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 shift selector is in P
(Park).

WRS0163

Forward and backward

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

Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until the de­sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

WRS0164 LRS0238 WRS0369

Seat lifter

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

Lumbar support

The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the switch forward or
backward to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.

The recline 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 shift selector is in P (Park).

WRS0415 LRS0372

Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row

The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped for­ward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench
seat. To enter the 3rd row
it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed
position, then lift up on the seatback latch located
on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd
row captain’s chair and fold the seatback forward
at an angle over the seat base. This will release
the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

1

, raise the armrest so

䊊

2

Then
base and tip the 2nd row captain’s chair forward.
To exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same
seatback latch and fold the seatback forward
onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base
and tip it forward.

lift up on the lower corner of the seat

䊊

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5

WRS0369

Outboard seats

2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.

The recline 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 shift selector is in P (Park).

WARNING

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

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

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

WRS0414 LRS0331

Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row

The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row
bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry
or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the
3rd row
on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd
row bench seat and fold the seatback forward at
an angle over the seat base. This will release the
back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

1

, lift up on the seatback latch located

䊊

2

Then
base and tip the outboard seating position of the
2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row
bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch
and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base.
Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

lift up on the lower corner of the seat

䊊

1-6 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WRS0368

ARMRESTS

To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest­ing position.

A

Stowed position

䊊

B

Resting position

䊊

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. Failure to follow these instruc­tions can reduce the effectiveness of the
head restraints. This may increase the risk
of serious injury or death in a collision.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7

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

䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a head restraint.

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

LRS0886 LRS0887

Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

WRS0134 LRS0888 LRS0889

Adjustment

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.

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

the head restraint down.

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

LRS0890 LRS0891 SPA1025

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 so it is not
loose in the vehicle.

5. Install 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 the head restraint is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
the adjustment notches
in the hole with the lock button

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.

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

1

must be installed

䊊

䊊

2

.

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

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

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

ADJUSTABLE HEADREST (if so
equipped)

WARNING

The adjustable headrests supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against in­jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust
the headrests properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the adjustable headrest stalks
or remove the adjustable headrests. Do
not use the seat if the adjustable head­rests have been removed. Failure to fol­low these instructions can reduce the ef­fectiveness of the adjustable headrests.
This may increase the risk of serious injury
or death in a collision.

LRS0892

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with adjustable headrests. All of the
headrests are adjustable.

䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped with
an adjustable headrest.

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

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11

LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888

Components

1. Adjustable headrest

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

Adjustment

Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the
center of the seat occupant’s ears.

1-12 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

To raise the headrest, pull it up.

LRS0889 LRS0890 LRS0891

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

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the ad­justable headrests.

1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the headrest from the seat.

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

5. Install and properly adjust the headrest be­fore an occupant uses the seating position.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13

Install

1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in
the seat. Make sure the headrest is facing
the correct direction. The stalk with the ad­justment notches
hole with the lock button

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

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

1

must be installed in the

䊊

䊊

2

.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

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

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

● Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.

● Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them prop­erly if they have been removed for any
reason.

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

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

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

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Folding the front passenger’s seatback

To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long
items:

1

Move the seat to the rearmost position by

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pushing the switch backward until the seat
comes to a stop. Then recline the seatback
as far forward as possible using the recline
switch. Lift up on the latch located on the
upper corner of the seatback to release the
back of the seat.

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2

Once the seatback is released it will enable

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you to fold the front passenger seatback flat
over the seat cushion.

3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
seating position, lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Move the
recline switch backward until the desired
angle is obtained.

WARNING

● If you fold the front passenger’s seat­back flat forward to carry longer ob­jects, be sure this cargo is properly se­cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se­cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the front passenger’s seat
when it is in the fold-down position. Use
of these areas by passengers could re­sult in serious injury in an accident or
sudden stop.

Folding the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if
so equipped)

To fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs flat for maxi­mum cargo hauling:

1

Raise the armrest to the stowed position.

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Remove the 2nd row center console. See
“2nd row center console”in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this Owner’s
Manual.

2

Pull the strap forward, located in the center

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of the seat cushion, and fold the seat cush­ion toward the front of the vehicle.

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3

Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the

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seatback flat forward.

4

There is a carpet panel flap that can be

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folded toward the back of the vehicle.

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5

The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo

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floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd
row captain’s chairs to a seating position.

Make sure to properly raise the seat­back to an upright position and push
the seat cushion down into place.

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Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so
equipped)

To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling:

1

Pull the strap forward, located in the center

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of each seat cushion, and fold each seat
cushion toward the front of the vehicle.

2

Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of

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the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat­backs flat. To fold the center seatback flat,
pull up on the strap on the edge of the center
seat cushion and fold the seatback toward
the front of the vehicle.

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3

There is a carpet panel flap on the back of

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each seat that can be folded toward the
back of the vehicle.

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4

The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo

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floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat.

5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats
to a seating position, reverse the process for
the outboard seats.

6. To return the center seat to a seating posi­tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of
the seat base while lifting on the seatback.
Then push the seat cushion back into place.

Make sure to hold the seat belts above
the seat cushion and properly raise the
seatback to an upright position. Then
push the seat cushion down into place.

3RD ROW POWER FOLDING
SEATS

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

Before operating the 3rd row seats:

● Make sure the 2nd row seatback isn’t re-

● Lower the 3rd row headrest to the full down

clined.

position.

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2

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● Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
“Stowing the 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.

CAUTION

Make sure the seat(s) is returned to the
full upright position before a passenger
sits in the seat(s).

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

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1

before moving the seat.

.

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

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To fold down the 3rd row seats, push and hold
the bottom portion of the switch.

To raise the 3rd row seats, push and hold the top
portion of the switch.

A chime will sound three times to indicate the
start of the operation.

A warning beep will sound 5 times if the seat isn’t
in the full upright or folded position when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position. If the
warning beep is still present after one complete
cycle and if the seats are in the full upright or
folded position, bring your vehicle in for service.

If the ignition switch is in the OFF position, the
power folding seats are always operational.

If the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
power folding seats are only operational when
the shift selector is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

If the engine is started during operation, the
seat(s) will temporarily pause.

NOTE:

Operating the power folding seats can dis­charge the vehicle battery if the vehicle is
not running.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE

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

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

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WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly re­strained in the rear seat and, if appro­priate, in a child restraint.

SSS0134 SSS0016

WARNING

● The seat belt should be properly ad­justed 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.

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SSS0014

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

● No changes should be made to the seat
belt system. For example, do not modify
the seat belt, add material, or install
devices that may change the seat belt
routing or tension. Doing so may affect
the operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious per­sonal injury.

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

● Removal and installation of preten­sioner system components should be
done by an INFINITI dealer.

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

● 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.

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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. Place the
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

INFINITI recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

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

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

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

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Power front seat shown

Fastening the seat belts

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

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2

Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

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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 seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat.

● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.

3

Position the lap belt portion low and snug

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on the hips as shown.

4

Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

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

The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point 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
certain 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. See “Child re­straints” later in this section for more information.

The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
should not be activated. If it is activated, it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten­sion. It can also change the operation of
the front passenger air bag. See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section.

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WARNING

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

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Unfastening the seat belts

1

Tounfasten the seat belt, press the button on

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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 seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.

● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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

● 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 questions about seat belt opera­tion, see an INFINITI dealer.

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Center of the 3rd row bench seat

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

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

WARNING

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Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt

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

1

Hold the connector tongue so that the seat

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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 a key into the
connector buckle

2

Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base.

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3

Insert the seat belt tongue into the fabric

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sleeve so it will lay flat. Then secure the
connector tongue into the retractor base.

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A

.

WARNING

● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

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

● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sud­den stop.

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Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt

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

To connect the buckle:

1

Pull out the connector tongue from the re-

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tractor base.

2

Pull out the seat belt tongue from the fabric

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sleeve.

3

Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver

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buckle until it clicks.

The center seat belt connector tongue and re­ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < mark.

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

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

WARNING

● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

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

● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sud­den stop.

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Front and 2nd row outboard seats

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

The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad­justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau­tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out
move the shoulder belt anchor
position, so the belt passes over the center of the
shoulder. The belt should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re­lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
belt anchor into position.

1

the adjustment button and

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2

to the desired

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WARNING

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

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

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

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

WARNING

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

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

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

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom­mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
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.

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CHILD SAFETY

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 rear­facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
use a forward-facing child restraint.

WARNING

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

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri­tories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See “Child Re­straints” 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” section for more in­formation.

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

This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-

tem (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 one year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward­facing child restraint. 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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CHILD RESTRAINTS

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.

WARNING

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

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS

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WARNING

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

– The child restraint must be used and

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

– Infants and children should never be

held on anyone’s lap. In a collision or
sudden braking, the child could be
crushed between the adult and the
vehicle. Even the strongest adult
cannot resist the forces of a
collision.

– Do not put a seat belt around both a

child and another passenger.

– INFINITI recommends that all child

restraints be installed in the rear
seat. Studies show that children are
safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat. If you
must install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front seat, see “Child
restraint installation using the seat
belts” later in this section.

– Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air

Bag System, never install a rear­facing child restraint in the front
seat. An inflating air bag could seri­ously injure or kill a child. A rear­facing 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 the anchor points for adult

seat belts or harnesses.

– A child restraint with a top tether

strap should not be used in the front
passenger seat.

– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-

sible after fitting the child restraint.

– Infants and children should always

be placed in an appropriate child re­straint while in the vehicle.

● When the child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with the LATCH system
or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli­sion, loose objects can injure occu­pants or damage the vehicle.

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CAUTION

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

This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys­tem. Some child restraints include rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be con­nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys­tem” 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 children of various sizes. When se­lecting any child restraint, keep the following
points in mind:

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

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

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

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

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WRS0364

LATCH system lower anchor locations -

captain’s chairs

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with 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 chairs (if so equipped)

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LATCH system lower anchor locations -

bench seat

● 2nd row bench seat outboard positions only
(if so equipped)

LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

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

– Attach LATCH system compatible

child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.

– Do not secure a child restraint in the

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

– Inspect the lower anchors by insert-

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

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LATCH lower anchor location

LATCH lower anchor location

The LATCH lower 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 lower anchors.

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LRS0344

LATCH label locations 2nd row captain’s

chairs (if so equipped)

LRS0382

LATCH label locations 2nd row bench (if so

equipped)

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LRS0661

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

Installing child restraint LATCH lower
anchor attachments

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

LRS0662

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

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

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

Top tether anchor

WARNING

● If the cargo cover (if so equipped) con­tacts the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether anchor, re­move the cargo cover from the vehicle
or secure it on the cargo floor below its
attachment location. If the cargo cover
is not removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision. A child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.

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

LRS0340

2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)

Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located in the following loca­tions:

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

● 2nd row captain’s chairs (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.

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LRS0361

2nd row bench seat (if so equipped)

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
Safety” and “Child Restraint” 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.

LRS0640

3rd row bench seat

Rear-facing web-mounted – step 2

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

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WRS0801

WRS0802

Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

Rear-facing – step 3

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

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LRS0673

LRS0674

Rear-facing – step 4

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

5. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2
through 4.

WRS0256

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS

WARNING

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

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

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WRS0256

Rear-facing – step 1

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

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

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child

Rear-facing – step 2

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.

seats:

1. Child restraints for infants must be

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

Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.

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WRS0761

LRS0669

Rear-facing – step 3

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

LRS0670

Rear-facing – step 4

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

WRS0762

Rear-facing – step 5

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

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WRS0763

Rear-facing – step 6

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

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
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 Restraint” sections before in­stalling a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a forward-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.

WRS0799

Forward-facing web-mounted – step 2

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

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

If necessary, adjust the head restraint to obtain
the correct child restraint fit. See “Head restraint
adjustment” in this section for head restraint ad­justment information.

WRS0800

Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

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

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5. 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.

LRS0671

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.

WRS0697

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.

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7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3
through 6.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

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

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

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –

step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
Safety” and “Child Restraint” 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 be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move
the seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat.

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WRS0699

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

sure to reinstall the head restraint when the
child restraint is removed. See “Head re-

straint adjustment” in this section for head re­straint adjustment, removal and installation infor­mation.

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

WRS0680

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.

LRS0667

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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LRS0668

Forward-facing – step 5

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

9. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.

WRS0681

Forward-facing – step 6

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

7. 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” in this section. Do
not install child restraints that require the use

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-

Forward-facing – step 8

fore 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.

of a top tether strap in seating positions that
do not have a top tether anchor.

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WRS0698

WRS0475

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
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 dealer.

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

should illuminate. If this

LRS0340

2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)

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LRS0361

2nd row bench seat (if so equipped)

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP
(2nd row captain’s chairs or 2nd row
bench seat [if so equipped] )

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 to position the top tether strap
over the top of the seatback. If the head
restraint is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint
when the child restraint is removed. See

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1

“Head restraint adjustment” in this
section for head restraint adjustment,
removal and installation information.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor

3. Tighten the tether strap according to the

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

2

point
straint.

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

on the floor behind the child re-

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LRS0640

3rd row bench seat

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP
(3rd row bench seat)

WARNING

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

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

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

1

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

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor

3. Tighten the tether strap according to the

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

2

point
straint.

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

on the floor behind the child re-

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over the top

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BOOSTER SEATS
Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

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

– Make sure the shoulder portion of

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

– Make sure the shoulder belt is not

behind the child or under the child’s
arm.

– A booster seat must only be installed

in a seating position that has a
lap/shoulder belt.

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.

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

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

1

is chosen, the

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2

should be used.

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LRS0464 WRS0699

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

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

Booster seat installation

CAUTION

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

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
Safety”, “Child Restraint” and “Booster Seats”
sections before installing a child restraint.

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

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 front-facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in­structions.

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LRS0454

Front passenger position

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

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

head restraint when the booster seat is
removed. See “Head restraint adjustment”

in this section for head restraint adjustment,
removal and installation information.

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

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

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

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc­tions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown in “Three-point type seat belt with
retractor” earlier in this section.

WRS0475

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front
passenger seat, place the ignition switch in
the ON position. The front passenger air bag

status light

may or may not illuminate,
depending on the size of the child and the
type of booster seat being used. See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM

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

● Driver and passenger supplemental 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 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 outboard
seating positions in certain side-impact or roll­over collisions. In a side impact, the curtain 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 time.

These supplemental restraint systems are de­signed to supplement the crash protection pro­vided by the 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 placed in the
ON or START position.

After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

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WARNING

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

WRS0031

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

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

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

● Keep hands on the outside of the steer­ing wheel. Placing them inside the
steering wheel rim could increase the
risk that they are injured when the front
air bag inflates.

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ARS1133 ARS1041

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.

ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044

WARNING

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

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ARS1045 WRS0256

WARNING

● Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front seat. An in­flating front air bag could seriously in­jure or kill your child. See “Child re­straints” earlier in this section for
details.

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WRS0431

Do not lean against doors or windows.

WARNING

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

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

WRS0365

Do not lean against doors or windows.

SSS0162

Do not lean against doors or windows.

WARNING

● The seat belts, the side air bags and
curtain and rollover air bags are most
effective when you are sitting well back
and upright in the seat. The side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag inflate
with great force. Do not allow anyone to
place their hand, leg or face near the
side air bag on the side of the seatback
of the front seat or near the side roof
rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the
front seats or rear outboard seats to
extend their hand out of the window or
lean against the door. Some examples
of dangerous riding positions are
shown in the previous illustrations.

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WRS0363 SSS0159

WARNING

● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do
not hold onto the seatback of the front
seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may
be seriously injured. Be especially care­ful with children, who should always be
properly restrained. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.

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

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WRS0434

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

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

3. Airbag Control Unit (ACU)

4. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod­ules

5. Crash zone sensor

6. Occupant classification system control
unit

7. Occupant classification sensor (pres­sure sensor)

8. Seat belt buckle switches

9. Seat belt with pretensioner

10. Satellite sensors

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

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)

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

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

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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 dashboard 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 system opera­tion.

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has dual
stage inflators. It also monitors information from
the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit
(ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, occupant clas­sification sensor (pressure sensor) and passen­ger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is
based on the severity of a collision and seat belt
usage for the driver. For the front passenger, it
additionally monitors the weight of an occupant
or object on the seat and seat belt tension. 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
weight detected on the passenger seat and how
the seat belt is used. If the front passenger air bag

is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be
illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will
not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). See
“Front passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section for further details. One front air bag
inflating does not indicate improper performance
of the system.

If you have any questions about your air bag
system, please contact INFINITI or your INFINITI
dealer. 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 the release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken to not 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 face 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 pas-

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senger 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 front air bag module during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.

The front air bags operate only when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position.

After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

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Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING

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

Status light

The front passenger air bag status light
located under the climate controls. The light op­erates as follows:

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

● Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this

section: The

illuminates to indicate
that the front passenger air bag is OFF and
will not inflate in a crash.

● Occupied passenger seat and the passen­ger meets the conditions outlined in this

section: The light

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

Front passenger air bag

The front passenger air bag is designed to auto­matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated
under some conditions as described below in
accordance with 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

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to certain front passenger seat occupants, such
as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto-

is

matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used
to meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classification

is

sensor (pressure sensor). It is in the bottom of the
front passenger seat cushion and is designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the seat by
weight. It works together with seat belt sensors
described later. 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, its weight and the child’s
weight can be detected and cause the air bag to
turn OFF. Occupant classification sensor opera­tion can vary depending on the front passenger
seat belt sensors.

The front passenger seat belt sensors are de­signed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the
amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when
it is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode
(child restraint mode). Based on the weight on
the seat detected by the occupant classification
sensor and the belt tension detected on the seat
belt, the Advanced Air Bag System determines
whether the front passenger air bag should be
automatically turned OFF as required by the
regulations.

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 takes his/her weight off the seat cush­ion (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. In addition, if the occupant
improperly uses the seat belt in the ALR mode
(child restraint mode), this could cause the air
bag to be turned OFF. Always be sure to be
seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the
most effective protection by the seat belt and
supplemental air bag.

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

OFF. See “Child restraints” 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’s weight detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could also
result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants
are seated and restrained properly.

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

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

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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 air
bag status light is 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 dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

The air bag system and passenger air bag status
light will take a few seconds to register a change
in the passenger seat status. For example, if a
large adult who is sitting in the front passenger
seat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bag
status light will go from OFF to ON for a few
seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system
operation and does not indicate a malfunction.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning

light

, located in the meter and gauges area

on the driver’s side of the instrument panel, will
blink. Have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.

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.

● Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may se­verely burn yourself.

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

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

● Tampering with the front 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 are not specifi­cally designed to assure proper air bag
operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classifica­tion sensor (pressure sensor).

● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with
the seat belt system may result in seri­ous personal injury.

● Work around and on the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems should be
done by an INFINITI dealer. Installation
of electrical equipment should also be
done by an INFINITI dealer. The SRS
wiring harnesses* should not be modi­fied or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the side
air bag or curtain and rollover air bag
systems.

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

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.

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

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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.

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

WRS0381

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

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

all of the information, cautions and warn­ings in this manual still apply and must be
followed. The side air bags and curtain and

rollover air bags are designed to inflate in higher

indication of proper side air bag and curtain and
rollover air bag operation.

When the 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 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 outboard seating
positions in all rows. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating
side air bag or curtain and rollover air bag may

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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 bag will deflate
quickly after the collision is over.

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

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

After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

WARNING

● Do not place any objects 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 a side air bag inflates.

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

● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the side air bag and curtain and rollover
air bag systems. This is to prevent dam­age to or accidental inflation of the side
air bag and curtain and rollover air bag
systems.

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

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

● Work around and on the side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag systems
should be done by an INFINITI dealer.
Installation of electrical equipment
should also be done by an INFINITI
dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or discon­nected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the side air bag or cur­tain and rollover air bag systems.

● 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 bags and
curtain and rollover air bag system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual.

Seat belts with pretensioners (Front
seats)

WARNING

● The pretensioners cannot be reused af­ter activation. They must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle
as a unit.

● If the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but a pretensioner is
not activated, be sure to have the pre­tensioner system checked and, if nec­essary, replaced by you INFINITI dealer.

● No unauthorized changes should be
made 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
dealer. Installation of electrical equip­ment should also be done by an
INFINITI dealer. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the pretensioner
system.

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● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner
or scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI
dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system activates in conjunction
with the front air bag system. The pretensioner
system also activates with the curtain and rollover
air bags in certain types of rollover collisions or
near rollovers. Working with the seat belt retrac­tor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle
becomes involved in certain types of collisions,
helping to restrain front seat occupants.

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

When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re­leased and a loud noise may be heard. 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.

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

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

light
tently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on
after the ignition switch has been placed in the
ON or START position. In this case, the preten­sioner system may not function properly. They
must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle
to the nearest INFINITI dealer.

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.

will not come on, will flash intermit-

WRS0885

1. SRS Air bag warning labels

The warning labels are located on the sur­face of the sun visors.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS

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

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LRS0100

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying

tors the circuits of the supplemental front-impact
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), crash zone
sensor, satellite sensors, rollover sensor, occu­pant classification system, front air bag modules,
side air bag modules, curtain and rollover air bag
modules, pretensioners and all related wiring.

in the instrument panel, moni-

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

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

● The supplemental air bag warning light re­mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.

● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.

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

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-67

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not op­erate in an accident. To help avoid injury
to yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer 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 inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light remains illuminated after inflation
has occurred. Repair and replacement of these
supplemental air bag systems should be done
only by an INFINITI dealer.

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 performing
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 bags have in­flated, the air bag module will not func­tion again and must be replaced. Addi­tionally, if any of the front air bags
inflate, the activated pretensioners
must also be replaced. The air bag mod­ule and pretensioner should be re­placed by an INFINITI dealer. The air
bag module and pretensioner cannot
be repaired.

● The front air bag, side air bag and cur­tain and rollover air bag systems and
the pretensioner system should be in­spected by an INFINITI dealer if there is
any damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle.

● If you need to dispose of a supplemen­tal air bag or pretensioner or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI dealer. In­correct disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.

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MEMO

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-69

2 Instruments and controls

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

Meters and gauges ................................2-3

Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4

Tachometer ....................................2-5

Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5

Fuel gauge . . ..................................2-6

Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-6

Voltmeter ......................................2-7

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-8

Checking bulbs ................................2-8

Warning lights .................................2-8

Indicator lights ................................2-13

Audible reminders .............................2-15

Vehicle Information Display ........................2-16

Vehicle information display warnings and

indicators.....................................2-17

Security systems .................................2-20

Vehicle security system.........................2-20

INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............2-21

Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-22

Switch operation ..............................2-22

Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-23

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .....2-24

Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-24

Xenon headlights ..............................2-24

Headlight control switch........................2-25

Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-28

Instrument brightness control ...................2-28

Turn signal switch .............................2-29

Fog light switch ...............................2-29

Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-29

Horn ............................................2-30

Heated seats ....................................2-30

Heated steering wheel ............................2-31

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .........2-32

Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-32

Front sonar system off switch (If so equipped) .......2-33

Tow mode switch.................................2-33

Clock ...........................................2-34

Adjusting

Power outlet .....................................2-34

Storage .........................................2-36

Console box ..................................2-36

Glove box ....................................2-37

Sunglasses holder .............................2-37

Map pockets ..................................2-38

the time .............................2-34

Seatback pocket ..............................2-38

Overhead console .............................2-39

Cup holders ..................................2-40

2nd row center console (if so equipped) .........2-42

Cargo area storage bin.........................2-43

Luggage hooks................................2-44

Cargo net . . . .................................2-45

Roof rack .....................................2-46

Windows ........................................2-47

Power windows ...............................2-47

Power vent windows ...........................2-50

Moonroof ........................................2-50

Automatic moonroof ...........................2-50

Interior light ......................................2-52

Console light..................................2-53

Personal lights ...................................2-53

Map lights .......................................2-54

Cargo light ......................................2-54

HomeLink姞 universal transceiver ...................2-54

Programming HomeLink姞 .......................2-55

Programming HomeLink姞 for Canadian

customers ....................................2-56

Operating the HomeLink姞 universal

transceiver....................................2-56

Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-56

Clearing the programmed information ............2-57

Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button ......2-57

If your vehicle is stolen .........................2-57

INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Vents (P. 4-21)

2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-24)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-51, 4-70)

4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-52, P.2-30)

5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-8)

6. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-28)

7. Cruise control main/set switches (if so
equipped) and Intelligent cruise control
main/set switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-17, P.5-19)

8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-22, P. 2-23)

9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)

10. Navigation system* (P. 4-2)

11. Navigation system* controls (P. 4-2)

12. Audio system controls (P. 4-26)

13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-52)

14. Glove box (P. 2-37)

15. Hazard lights (P. 2-29)

16. Climate controls (P. 4-22)

2-2 Instruments and controls

17. Power outlet (P. 2-34)

18. Heated seat switch (P. 2-30)

19. Tow mode switch (P. 2-33)

20. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-32)

21. Shift selector (P. 5-12)

22. Heated steering wheel switch (P.2-31)

23. Clock (P. 2-34)

24. Power outlet (P. 2-34)

25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-61)

26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-39

27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-41)

28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-24)

29.. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (P. 5-52)

30. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-25)

31. Headlight aiming control (P. 2-27)

32. Power vent windows switch (P. 2-50)

33. Lift gate open/close switch (P. 3-18)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own­er’s Manual.

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Warning/indicator lights

2. Tachometer

3. Speedometer

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

5. Engine oil pressure gauge

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6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer, A/T po­sition indicator, 4WD shift indicator
light (if so equipped)/vehicle information
display

7. Voltmeter

8. Fuel gauge

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1. Speedometer

2. Odometer/twin trip display

3. Change button

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

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

The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the change button changes the display
as follows:

Trip

Resetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec­ond resets the trip odometer to zero.

Elapsed time, driving distance and average
speed information is also available. Refer to
“Control panel buttons” in the “Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems”
section later in this manual.

→ Trip → Trip

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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 the engine in the
red zone may 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
within the zone shown in the illustration.

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

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when the gauge needle points

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates coolant tempera­ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor­mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over­heated, continued operation of the ve­hicle may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of 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 E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.

The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis­ters E (Empty).

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
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as

possible. After a few driving trips,
the
light remains on after a few driving

trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI dealer.

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

malfunction indicator light

light should turn off. If the

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys­tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The
needle should be in the middle of the gauge when
the engine is running.

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

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

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VOLTMETER

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the battery volt­age. When the engine is running, it indicates the
generator voltage.

While cranking the engine, the volts drop below
the normal range. If the reading is not in the
normal range (11 – 15 volts)
is running, it may indicate that the charging sys­tem is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI dealer.

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while the engine

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

or Anti-lock Braking System

Automatic transmission check warning light Low fuel warning light Malfunction indicator light (MIL)

Automatic transmission park warning light
(

or Brake warning light

Charge warning light Seat belt warning light and chime Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Check suspension warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light

Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant tem­perature high warning light

(ABS) warning light

model)

CHECKING BULBS

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

, or , , , ,

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4WD warning light ( model) High beam indicator light (Blue)

Low tire pressure warning light Security indicator light

Master warning light Slip indicator light

Front passenger air bag status light

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

or , , , , ,

,

If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.

WARNING LIGHTS

For additional information on warnings and indi­cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.

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 dealer.

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 ⬙Starting and driving⬙ sec­tion.

Automatic transmission check
warning light

When the ignition switch is turned ON, the light
comes on for about 2 seconds. If the light comes
on at any other time, it may indicate the automatic
transmission system is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.

Automatic transmission park
warning light (

WARNING

● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po­sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.

● When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the transfer position in 2WD,
AUTO, 4H or 4LO could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting
in serious personal injury or property
damage.

model)

● The warning light may come on when
the ignition switch is ON and the shift
selector is placed in the P position
while shifting the transfer case be­tween 4H and 4LO. Shift the 4WD shift
switch to the 2WD, AUTO, 4H, or 4LO
position again to turn off the ATP warn­ing light when the warning light comes
on. Before shifting the 4WD switch into
the 4LO position or out of 4LO in the 4H
position, move the shift selector into
the N position. Shift the shift selector
into the P position and make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light is ON and
the ATP warning light is OFF.

This light indicates that the automatic transmis­sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans­fer control is not secured in any drive position
while the shift selector is in the P (Park) position,
the transmission will disengage and the drive
wheels will not lock.

or Brake warning light

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

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Parking brake indicator

When the ignition switch is placed 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. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “Main­tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.

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

WARNING

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

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

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

Charge warning light

If this 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 generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see an INFINITI
dealer immediately.

CAUTION

● Do not ground electrical accessories
directly to the battery terminal. Doing
so will bypass the variable control sys­tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely. Refer to “Variable
voltage control system” in the “Mainte­nance and do-it-yourself” section later
in this manual.

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

Check suspension warning
light

This light may indicate a malfunction in the auto­leveling suspension.

For additional information, refer to “Jacking up
vehicle and removing the damaged tire” in the “In
case of emergency” section of this manual.

Engine oil pressure low/
Engine coolant temperature
high warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure or high
engine coolant temperature.

If the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine and allow it to cool. If the light remains on
after checking the oil and coolant, stop the en­gine immediately and call an INFINITI dealer or
other authorized repair shop.

This light is not designed to indicate a low
oil or low coolant level. Check the oil level

with the dipstick and check the coolant level on
the reservoir. See “Engine oil” and “Checking
engine coolant level” in the “Maintenance and

do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Also see “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer­gency” section of this manual.

CAUTION

● Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov­ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.

● If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos­sible. If the engine is overheated, con­tinued operation of the vehicle may se­riously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section for immediate ac­tion required.

4WD warning light (
model)

The 4WD warning light comes on when the igni­tion switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off soon after the engine is started.

If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting
and driving” section.

CAUTION

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

● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:

– in the AUTO or 4H position, shift the

4WD shift switch to 2WD.

– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,

move the automatic transmission
shift selector lever to the N position
and shift the 4WD shift switch to
2WD.

● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon
as possible.

Low fuel warning light

This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve­nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E
(Empty). There will be a small reserve of fuel

in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty).

Low tire pressure warning light

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.

The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.

After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.

Low tire pressure warning:

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pres­sure, the warning light will illuminate. If you select
the tire pressure information in the display, the
LOW PRESSURE warning message will be dis­played. The tire pressure for each tire will also be
displayed.

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When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all 4 tires to the recom­mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label located
in the driver’s door opening. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automati­cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad­justed. After the tire is inflated to the rec­ommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low
tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pres­sure gauge to check the tire pressure.

For additional information, see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section and in the “In case of emergency”
section.

TPMS malfunction:

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi­mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
turned ON. The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.

For additional information, see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section and “Tire pressure” in the “Main­tenance and do-it-yourself” section.

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WARNING

● If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch turned ON, have the ve­hicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as
soon as possible.

● If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in­crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se­rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could re­sult in serious personal injury. Check
the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label located
in the driver’s door opening to turn the
low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still comes on while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat. If you have a flat tire, re­place it with a spare tire as soon as
possible.

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.

● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

● The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.

● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.

● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the 4 wheels correctly.

Master warning light

This light comes on when various vehicle infor­mation display warnings appear.

Seat belt warning light and
chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.

The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.

Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for precautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning
light

When the ignition switch is in the ON or START
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 and
your vehicle must be taken to an INFINITI dealer:

● The supplemental air bag warning light re­mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.

● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre­tensioner systems may not function properly. For
additional details see “Supplemental restraint
system” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual.

WARNING

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

INDICATOR LIGHTS

For additional information on warnings and indi­cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.

Front passenger air bag status
light

The front passenger air bag status light ( )
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger seat
is being used.

For front passenger air bag status light operation,
see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in
the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.

High beam indicator light
(blue)

This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.

The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.

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