Infiniti QX70 Owners Manual

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2017 Infiniti QX70

Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Information

Owner’s Manual Supplement

The information contained within this supplement updates the following information in the 2017 INFINITI QX70:

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section.

Read carefully and keep in vehicle.

Printing: February 2017 (01)

Publication No. SU17E0 0S51U0

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the passenger’s INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System, please observe the following items.

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

● Do not place heavy loads heavier than

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

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

● Do not position the front passenger seat so it contacts the rear seat. If the front seat does contact the rear seat, the air bag system may determine a sensor malfunction has occurred and the front passenger air bag status light may illuminate and the supplemental air bag warning light may flash.

● Make sure that the front passenger seat does not contact the instrument panel and the head restraint/headrest does not contact the roof.

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

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

● If you notice that the front passenger air bag status light is not operating as described in this section, get the occupant classification system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

● Until you have confirmed with a retailer that your passenger seat occupant classification system is working properly, position the occupants in the rear seating positions.

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

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

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The front 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 monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensor and occupant classification sensor (weight sensor). Inflator operation is based on the severity of

a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensor is also monitored. Based on information from the sensor, 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 front 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). For additional information, refer to “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this section. One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air bag system, it is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer to obtain information about the system. 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 passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the 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 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 seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag on or off depending on the weight applied to the front passenger seat. The status of the front passenger air bag (ON or OFF) is indicated by the front

passenger air bag status light located on the instrument panel.

After the ignition switch is placed in the ⬙ON⬙ position, the front passenger air bag status light on the instrument panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or remains illuminated depending on the front passenger seat occupied status. The light operates as follows:

● Unoccupied front passenger’s seat: The

ger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

● Front passenger seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in

this section: The indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

● Occupied front passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions as outlined in

this section: The cate that the front passenger air bag is operational.

light is OFF and the front passen-

light illuminates to

light is OFF to indi-

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In addition to the above, certain objects placed on the front passenger seat may also cause the light to operate as described above depending on their weight.

For additional information related to the normal operation and troubleshooting of this occupant classification sensor system, please refer to “Normal operation” and “Troubleshooting” in this section.

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 to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the requirements.

The occupant classification sensor in this vehicle is a weight sensor. It is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by weight. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System is de-

signed to turn the front 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.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the front 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. 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 is 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 may allow the restraint to tip or move in a collision or sudden stop. This can also result in the passen-

ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. For additional information about proper use and installation, refer to “Child restraints” in this section.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the front 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 front 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 front 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 front 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 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 still not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the front 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). An INFINITI retailer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with a retailer that your air bag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System and front passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the front passenger seat status. For example, if a large adult who is sitting in the front passenger seat exits the vehicle, the front 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 of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Normal operation

In order for the occupant classification sensor system to classify the front passenger based on weight, please follow the precautions and steps outlined below:

Precautions

● Make sure that there are no objects weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.

● Make sure that a child restraint or other object is not pressing against the rear of the seatback.

● Make sure that a rear passenger is not pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.

● Make sure that the front passenger seat or seatback is not forced back against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

● Make sure that there is no object placed under the front passenger seat.

● Make sure that the front passenger seat head restraint/headrest does not contact the roof when adjusting the front passenger seat.

Steps

1. Adjust the seat as outlined in the “Seats” section of this manual. Sit upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with your feet comfortably extended to the floor.

2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.

3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the “Seat belts” section of this manual.

4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds allowing the system to classify the front passenger before the vehicle is put into motion.

5. Ensure proper classification by checking the front passenger air bag status light.

NOTE: This vehicle’s occupant classification sen-

sor system locks the classification during driving so it is important that you confirm that the front passenger is properly classified prior to driving. Also, the occupant classification sensor system may recalculate the weight of the occupant when the vehicle comes to a stop (i.e. stop light, stop sign, etc.), so front passenger seat occupants should continue to remain seated as outlined above.

Troubleshooting

If you think the front passenger air bag status light is incorrect:

1. If the light is ON with no front passenger and no objects on the front passenger seat:

This may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:

● An object weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.

● A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.

● A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.

● Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

● An object placed under the front passenger seat.

● An object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.

● The front passenger seat head restraint/headrest contacting the roof.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE: A system check will be performed during

which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.

If the light is still ON after this, the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

2. If the light is ON with an adult occupying the front passenger seat:

● Occupant is a small adult — the air bag light is functioning as intended. The front passenger air bag is suppressed.

However, if the occupant is not a small adult, then this may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:

● Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor.

● A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.

● A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.

● Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

● An object placed under the front passenger seat.

● An object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE: A system check will be performed during

which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.

If the light is still ON after this, the person should be advised not to ride in the front passenger seat and the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

3. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child or child restraint occupying the front passenger seat.

This may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:

● Small adult or child is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor.

● The child restraint is not properly installed, as outlined in the “Child restraints” section of this manual.

● An object weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.

● A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.

● A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.

● Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

● An object placed under the front passenger seat.

● An object placed between the seat cushion and center console.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE: A system check will be performed during

which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.

If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult, child or child restraint should be repositioned in the rear seat and the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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.

● Removing or modifying the front passenger seat may affect the function of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

● Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that 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 (weight 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.

● It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for work on and around the front air bag. It is also recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for installation of electrical equipment. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.

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

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

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

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Foreword

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

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

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

A separate Warranty Information Booklet is included in your Owner’s literature portfolio. Always carry it with you when you take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The Warranty Information Booklet contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside

Assistance program. Additionally, a separate Customer Care

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

In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by INFINITI or by your INFINITI retailer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See an INFINITI retailer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

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

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WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS!

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

. NEVER drive under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for conditions.

. ALWAYS give your full attention to

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

. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-

priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.

. ALWAYS provide information about the

proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for

important safety information.

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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. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-road driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and “Driving safety precautions” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification will not be covered under the INFINITI warranties.

WARNING

Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically approved by INFINITI. The vehicle warranty may not cover damage caused by any aftermarket plug-in device.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all features and equipment available on this model. Features and equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of production, region or availability. Therefore, you may find information about features or equipment that are not included or installed on your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. INFINITI reserves the

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right to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers without notice and without obligation. From time to time, INFINITI may update or revise this manual to provide Owners with the most accurate information currently available. Please carefully read and retain with this manual all revision updates sent to you by INFINITI to ensure you have access to accurate and up-to-date information regarding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the INFINITI website at https:// owners.infinitiusa.com/iowners. If you have questions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact INFINITI Consumer Affairs. See the INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual for contact information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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

NOS1274

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

NOS1275

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

NOS1276

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to

those above call attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

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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.

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CANADA’S PRODUCTS CONTAINING MERCURY REGULATIONS

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The xenon headlights and display screen (models without navigation system) on your vehicle contain mercury. If these parts require disposal, the repair facility vehicle dismantler or recycler should make sure they are recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance with applicable laws. For information on safe handling procedures, disposal and recycling options in accordance with Canada’s Products Containing Mercury Regulations, go to http:// www.ec.gc.ca/mercure-mercury/.

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

SiriusXM®services require a subscription after trial period and are sold separately or as a package. The satellite service is available only in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM satellite service is also available in Canada: see www.siriusxm.ca.

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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Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

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

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

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

For U.S. customers

1-800-662-6200

For Canadian customers

1-800-361-4792

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:

. Your name, address, and telephone

number

. Vehicle identification number (on dash

panel)

. Date of purchase . Current odometer reading

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

For U.S. customers

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

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e-mail at: information.centre@nissancanada. com

If you perfer, visit us at: www.infinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customers)

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

thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

. Your INFINITI retailer’s name . Your comments or questions

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Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Do-it-yourself

Maintenance and schedules

Technical and consumer information

Index

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VQ37VHR engine ............................................ 0-10

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

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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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1. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (Page 126, P.1-38)

2. Seat belts (P.1-12)

3. Front-seat Active Head Restraint (P.1-8)

CHildren) system (P.1-24)

7. Rear armrest (P.1-7)

8. Rear seats (P.1-6) — Child restraints (P.1-22)

9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-42)

10. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-56)

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

(weight sensors) (P.1-47)

12. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-49)

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4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-42)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-42)

6. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

0-2 Illustrated table of contents

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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1. Hood (P.3-18)

2. Headlight and turn signal (P.2-38) — Bulb replacement (P.8-23) — Adaptive Front lighting System

(AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-42)

3. Windshield wiper and washer (P.2-34)

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— Maintenance (P.8-16)

4. Moonroof (P.2-62)

5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P.2-58)

6. Power windows (P.2-59)

7. Outside mirrors (P.3-30)

— Side view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-31)

— Welcome light (P.2-64)

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

(P.3-14)

9. Front view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-31)

10. Fog light (except for LIMITED FINAL PACKAGE models) (P.2-44) or Daytime running light (for LIMITED FINAL PACKAGE models) (P.2-42)

11. Sonar sensor (if so equipped) — Around View

Monitor (P.4-31)

— Camera aiding corner sonar function (models with Around View Monitor) (P.4-43)

12. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-26, P.10-9) — Flat tire (P.6-3) — Tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) (P.2-16, P.5-4)

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EXTERIOR REAR

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1. Rear view camera (P.4-24, P.4-31)

2. Lift gate (P.3-18) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system

(P.3-14)

3. Rear window defroster (P.2-38)

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4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-23)

5. Rear window wiper and washer (P.2-37)

— Maintenance (P.8-17)

6. Antenna (P.4-93)

7. Sonar sensor (if so equipped) — Around View

Monitor (P.4-31)

— Camera aiding corner sonar function (models with Around View Monitor) (P.4-43)

8. Rear combination light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-23)

9. Fuel-filler door (P.3-24) — Fuel information (P.10-4)

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

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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1. Coat hooks (P.2-54)

2. Rear personal light (P.2-65)

3. Power window controls (P.2-59)

4. Automatic drive positioner switch (if so equipped) (P.3-32)

5. Sun visors (P.3-28)

6. Moonroof switch (P.2-62)

7. Map light (P.2-64)

8. Sunglasses holder (P.2-52)

9. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-29) — HomeLink

(P.2-67)

— Compass (if so equipped) (P.2-10)

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10. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-56)

11. Rear cup holders (P.2-51)

12. Console box — Power outlet (P.2-50) — USB memory operation (P.4-79) or

iPod

player operation (P.4-88)

13. Front cup holders (P.2-51)

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COCKPIT

GUID-D9E4FAA2-776C-401D-BFFC-C90DAAA337CA

1. Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-30)

2. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if so equipped) (P.2-48)

3. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-43)

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4. Headlight, fog light (except for LIMITED FINAL PACKAGE models) and turn signal switch (P.2-38)

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

— For audio system (P.4-58)

— For Bluetooth

Hands-Free Phone System (with navigation system) (P.4-95)

— For Bluetooth

Hands-Free Phone System (without navigation system) (P.4-106)

— For INFINITI Voice Recognition System (with navigation system) (P.4-121)

6. Trip computer switch (P.2-29)

7. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-34)

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

— Cruise control switches (if so equipped) (P.5-30)

— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P.5-32)

— Dynamic Driver Assistance switch (if so equipped) (P.5-21)

9. Warning systems switch (if so equipped)

— Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (P.2-47, P.5-56)

— Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (P.2-47, P.5-21)

9. Headlight aiming control (if so equipped) (P.2-41)

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10. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-77)

11. Intelligent Key port (P.5-13)

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

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

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

15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-27)

16. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-27)

17. Center-console-mounted controls — Climate controlled seat switches

(P.2-46) or Seat heater switches (P.2-45)

— SNOW mode switch (P.2-48)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Side ventilator (P.4-53)

2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-18)

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

4. Center ventilator (P.4-53)

5. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so

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equipped) — Vehicle information and setting

buttons (P.4-9) — RearView Monitor (if so equipped)

(P.4-24)

— Around View

Monitor (if so

equipped) (P.4-31)

6. Center display (P.4-3)

7. Clock (P.2-49)

8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-42)

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

11. Fuse box cover (P.8-18)

12. Parking brake (P.5-21)

13. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-44) — Driver supplement air bag (P.1-42)

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

15. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-47)

16. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-38)

17. Power outlet (P.2-50)

18. Automatic climate control system (P.4-54)

19. Audio system (P.4-58)

20. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-53)

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

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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Tachometer (P.2-8)

2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-13)

3. Speedometer (P.2-7)

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

5. Vehicle information display/Od-

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ometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-22)

6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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VQ37VHR ENGINE

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)

2. Battery (P.8-11)

3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-4)

4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-6)

5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-6)

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11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-4)

SDI2262

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-9)

7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-10)

8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-9)

9. Air cleaner (P.8-15)

10. Drive belts (P.8-13)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Warning

light

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models) (if so equipped)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic Transmission check warning light

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system warning light (orange) (if so equipped)

Intelligent Key warning light

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator light (orange) (if so equipped)

Low tire pressure warning light

Master warning light

Preview Function warning light (orange) (if so equipped)

Name

Page

2-13

2-14

2-15

2-16

2-18

Warning

light

Name

Seat belt warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

Page

2-18

2-19

Indicator

light

Name

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indicator light (if so equipped)

Automatic Transmission position indicator light

Exterior light indicator

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light (if so equipped)

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indicator light (green) (if so equipped)

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Security indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

Page

2-19

2-20

2-21

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

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

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

Rear seats ......................................................... 1-6

Armrest ............................................................ 1-7

Head restraints/headrests ..................................... 1-8

Adjustable head

restraint/headrest components .......................... 1-9

Non-adjustable head

restraint/headrest components .......................... 1-9

Remove ............................................................. 1-9

Install .............................................................. 1-10

Adjust ............................................................. 1-10

Front-seat Active Head Restraint ...................... 1-11

Seat belts ............................................................ 1-12

Precautions on seat belt usage ........................ 1-12

Pregnant women ............................................. 1-15

Injured persons ............................................... 1-15

Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function

(front seats) (if so equipped) ........................... 1-15

Three-point type seat belt ................................ 1-15

Seat belt extenders ......................................... 1-19

Seat belt maintenance ..................................... 1-19

Child safety ......................................................... 1-20

Infants ........................................................... 1-20

Small children ................................................ 1-21

Larger children ............................................... 1-21

Child restraints ................................................... 1-22

Precautions on child restraints ....................... 1-23

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

(LATCH) System .............................................. 1-24

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH ................................................... 1-27

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts ................................................ 1-29

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH ................................................... 1-31

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ....................................... 1-34

Booster seats ................................................. 1-39

Supplemental restraint system ............................ 1-42

Precautions on supplemental

restraint system ............................................. 1-42

INFINITI advanced air bag system

(front seats) ................................................... 1-47

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

and rollover supplemental air bag systems ....... 1-55

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ....... 1-56

Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-57

Supplemental air bag warning light ............... 1-58

Repair and replacement procedure ................. 1-58

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SEATS

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WARNING

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the

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

. For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back and

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upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-12).

. 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.

. To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the

vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.

. 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.

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FRONT SEATS

Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

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GUID-B3E66E69-74EF-49BA-B3BC-0170A0521FE7

GUID-A5E814DB-7946-4322-857F-FA8F7E5A7E93

. 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” (P.3-32) for the seat position memory function (if so equipped).

CAUTION

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

Forward and backward:

Moving the switch

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forward or backward

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

Reclining:

Move the recline switch

GUID-5AC6BC3B-BC31-441E-AFAB-5219825F87D0

backward until

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

forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-12).) Also, the seat-

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

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Seat lifter:

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

Lumbar support:

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

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

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Side support (if so equipped):

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The side support feature provides thigh and torso supports. Push the switch inside

or outside

Push the switch inside

to adjust the thigh area.

or outside

adjust the torso area.

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accident or sudden stop.

. When returning the seatbacks to the

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

. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent

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

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Thigh extension (if so equipped):

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The front portion of the front seats can be extended forward for seating comfort. Pull up and hold the lever

to extend the

front portion to the desired position.

REAR SEATS

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WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

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

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Reclining

Pull the reclining lever

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and position the

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

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

the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-

12).) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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WARNING

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the

. For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-12).

. After adjustment, check to be sure the

seat is securely locked.

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Folding

Before folding the rear seats:

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GUID-A28880D5-B210-4A9F-8276-D43D3CAF0C59

Remove drink containers from the rear cup holder.

To fold down the seatbacks:

Pull the lever

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and fold the

seatback. Return the rear seatback manually until it

securely locks in position.

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ARMREST

Rear armrest

GUID-796B28EC-E3F5-48D8-8713-16D5DDA3C317

GUID-D83510AB-0635-4587-B091-5BFBE7542958

Pull the tab and draw the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

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WARNING

Head restraint/headrest supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjustable head restraint/headrest must be adjusted properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint/headrest stalks or remove the head restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat if the head restraint/headrest has been removed. If the head restraint/headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraint/headrest. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraint/headrest.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a head restraint.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a headrest. + Indicates the seating position is not

equipped with a head restraint or headrest (if applicable).

. Your vehicle is equipped with a head

restraint/headrest that may be integrated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

. Adjustable head restraints/headrests

have multiple notches along the stalks to lock them in a desired adjustment position.

. The non-adjustable head restraints/

headrests have a single locking notch to secure them to the seat frame.

. Proper Adjustment:

— For the adjustable type, align the

head restraint/headrest so the center of your ear is approximately level with the center of the head restraint/headrest.

— If your ear position is still higher

than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

. If the head restraint/headrest has been

removed, ensure that it is reinstalled and locked in place before riding in that designated seating position.

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ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/ HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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

REMOVE

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Use the following procedure to remove the head restraint/headrest.

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

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from the seat.

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

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position.

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INSTALL

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1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint/headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notch

must be

installed in the hole with the lock knob

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

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

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ADJUST

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For adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

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For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

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SSS1036

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Raise

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To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

Lower

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

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT

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

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

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

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

SEAT BELTS

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

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

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

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WARNING

. Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

. The seat belt should be properly ad-

justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

. Always route the shoulder belt over your

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

. Position the lap belt as low and snug as

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

. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely

fastened to the proper buckle.

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. 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. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

. 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. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

. All seat belt assemblies, including re-

tractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

. All child restraints and attaching hard-

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

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PREGNANT WOMEN

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

INJURED PERSONS

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

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

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

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

. During emergency braking . During sudden steering maneuvers

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. Activation of the Intelligent Brake Assist

(IBA) system. (See “Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)” (P.5-61).)

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

. the seat belt is not fastened . the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15

km/h) during emergency braking

. the vehicle speed is under 16 MPH (30

km/h) during sudden steering maneuvers.

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

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

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

If the motor cannot retract the seat belt when the seat belt is fastened or unfas-

tened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat belt system has a malfunction. It is recommended you have your INFINITI retailer check and repair the system.

When the seat belt is retracted repeatedly in a short period of time, the motor may not be able to retract the seat belt. After 30 seconds, the motor reactivates and retracts the seat belt. If the seat belt still cannot be retracted by the motor, the pre-crash seat belt system has a malfunction. It is recommended you have your INFINITI retailer check and repair the system.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

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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

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. For the most effective protection when

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

. Do not allow children to play with the

seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt can not be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.

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Fastening the seat belts

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1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-3).)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.

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

smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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

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

The front passenger and rear passenger 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 impacts.

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

When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional information, see “Child restraints” (P.1-22).

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

WARNING

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

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Unfastening the seat belts

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

Checking seat belt operation

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

. When the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor.

. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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

. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull for-

ward quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check, get the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service, or to learn more about seat belt operation.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment (for front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-12).)

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

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, and then

WARNING

. After adjustment, release the adjust-

ment 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.

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Rear center seat belt

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

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

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If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lapshoulder belt and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available that can be purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating

position. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for assistance with purchasing an extender if an extender is required.

WARNING

. It is recommended only INFINITI seat belt

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

. Adults and children who can use the

standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.

. Never use seat belt extenders to install

child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

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. To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a

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

. If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt

guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat

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

. Periodically check to see that the seat

belt and the metal components such as

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

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CHILD SAFETY

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. Rear-facing child restraint

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt can not be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.

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

In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community 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:

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. Forward-facing child restraint . Booster seat

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

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

WARNING

children. See “Child restraints” (P.1-22). 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” (P.1-22) for more information.

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

This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (Air bag system) for the front passenger. See “Supplemental restraint system” (P.1-42).

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.

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SMALL CHILDREN

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Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing child restraint as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the child restraint. Children who outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear-facing child restraint and are at least 1 year old should be secured in a forward-facing child restraint with a harness. 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.

LARGER CHILDREN

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Children should remain in a forward-facing child restraint with a harness until they reach the maximum height or weight limit allowed by the child restraint manufacturer.

Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit of the harness-equipped forward-

facing child restraint, INFINITI recommends that the child be placed in a commercially available booster seat to obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly, the booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the chest and the top, middle portion of the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross the neck or face and should not fall off the shoulder. The lap belt should lie snugly across the lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen. 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.

A booster seat should be used until the child can pass the seat belt fit test below:

. Are the child’s back and hips against

the vehicle seatback?

. Is the child able to sit without slouch-

ing?

. Do the child’s knees bend easily over

the front edge of the seat with feet flat on the floor?

. Can the child safely wear the seat belt

(lap belt low and snug across the hips

and shoulder belt across mid-chest and shoulder)?

. Is the child able to use the properly

adjusted head restraint/headrest?

. Will the child be able to stay in position

for the entire ride?

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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.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

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If you answered no to any of these questions, the child should remain in a booster seat using a three-point type seat belt.

NOTE: Laws in some communities may follow

different guidelines. Check local and state regulations to confirm your child is using the correct restraint system before traveling.

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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. Even the strongest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision.

—

Do not put a seat belt around both a

child and another passenger.

—

INFINITI recommends that all child

restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, see “For-

ward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts” (P.1-34).

—

Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air

Bag System, never install a rearfacing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seriously injure or kill a child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.

—

Be sure to purchase a child restraint

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

—

Child restraint anchor points are

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

—

Never use the anchor points for

adult seat belts or harnesses.

—

A child restraint with a top tether

strap should not be used in the front passenger seat.

—

Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-

sible after fitting the child restraint.

—

Infants and children should always

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

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. 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.

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 “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) System” (P.1-

24). If you do not have a LATCH compatible child

restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.

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

. Choose only a restraint with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

. Check the child restraint in your vehicle

to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

. If the child restraint is compatible with

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

. If the combined weight of the child and

child restraint is less than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), you may use either the LATCH anchors or the seat belt to install the child restraint (not both at the same time).

. If the combined weight of the child and

child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint.

. Be sure to follow the child restraint

manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

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 front-facing child restraints to be secured to the designated anchor point on the vehicle.

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LATCH system lower anchor locations

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint unless the combined weight of the child and child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and child restraint is greater than 65

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lbs (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating positions only.

LATCH lower anchor

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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:

. Attach LATCH system compatible child

restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration.

. Do not secure a child restraint in the

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

. Inspect the lower anchors by inserting

your fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no obstruc-

tions 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.

Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

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LATCH lower anchor location

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

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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

Installing child restraint LATCH lower anchor attachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to 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

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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.

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

child restraint. Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

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SSS0902

Top tether anchor

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WARNING

. Child restraint anchorages are designed

to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a

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collision.

. 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. Your 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 the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P.1-20) and “Child restraints” (P.1-22) before installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the child and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

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

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

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Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2

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

Top tether anchor point locations:

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Anchor points are located on the back of each seatback for all three seating positions of the rear seat as shown.

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Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

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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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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

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all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

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WARNING

restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

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

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” (P.1-49).

For additional information, refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P.1-20) and “Child restraints” (P.1-22) before installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the child and the child

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Rear-facing — step 1

1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the

seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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Rear-facing — step 2

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

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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.

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Rear-facing — step 4

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

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Rear-facing — step 5

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

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Rear-facing — step 6

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

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

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

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P.1-20) and “Child restraints” (P.1-22) before installing a child restraint.

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Follow these steps to install a forwardfacing child restraint using the LATCH system:

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

Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2

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

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

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Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

3. 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 restraints/headrests” (P.1-

8) for head restraint adjustment information.

If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is

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interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.

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Forward-facing — step 4

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

5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.

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Forward-facing — step 6

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

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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 1 through 6.

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Installing top tether strap

The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchor attachments.

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard seating positions only).

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 “Head restraints/head-

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rests” (P.1-8) for head restraint adjustment, removal and installation information.

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

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

If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, it is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

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WARNING

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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —

step 1

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

Follow these steps to install a forwardfacing child restraint using the vehicle seat

belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint in

the front seat, it should be placed in a forward-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and, therefore, must not be used in the front seat.

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

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

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint 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 restraints/headrests” (P.1-

8) 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

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3. Route the seat belt tongue through the

Forward-facing — step 3

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

If the child restraint is equipped with a

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is

Forward-facing — step 4

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.

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” (P.1-38). Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

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Forward-facing — step 5

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

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

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Forward-facing — step 6

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

7. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.

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Forward-facing — step 8

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

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Forward-facing — step 10

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

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

checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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

SSS0902

Installing top tether strap

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The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraints with the seat belts.

First, secure the child restraints with the seat belts.

ment, removal and installation information.

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

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

If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, it is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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BOOSTER SEATS

Precautions on booster seats

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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.

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

. Choose only a booster seat with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

LRS0453

. Check the booster seat in your vehicle

to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

. Make sure the child’s head will be

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

is chosen, the vehicle seatback

must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat

should be

used.

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LRS0464

. If the booster seat is compatible with

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

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

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CAUTION

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

Refer to all warnings and cautions in the “Child safety” (P.1-20), “Child restraints” (P.1-22) and “Booster seats” (P.1-39) before installing a booster seat.

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

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1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, move the seat to the rearmost position.

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

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Front passenger position

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

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint 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 restraints/headrests” (P.1-

8) 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 the “Seat belts” (P.1-

12).

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7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, push the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light

may or may not illuminate depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. (See “Front passenger air bag and status light” (P.1-49).)

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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

. Driver and passenger supplemental

front-impact air bag (INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System)

. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bag

. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag

. Seat belt with pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag system:

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

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

help cushion the impact force to the chest and pelvis area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The 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

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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, the curtain air bags on both sides are designed to inflate. Under both side-impact and rollover situations, the curtain air bags will remain inflated for a short period of time.

These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-12) for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)

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

After pushing the ignition switch to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational.

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SSS0132

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” (P.1-49).

. 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.

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. The driver and front passenger seat belt

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

. The front passenger seat is equipped

with occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) that turn the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” (P.1-49).

. Keep hands on the outside of the

steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk of injury if the front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

. Never let children ride unrestrained or

extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

. Children may be severely injured or

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

. Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag

System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See “Child restraints” (P.1-

22) for details.

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WARNING

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

. The side air bags and curtain 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.

. The seat belts, the side air bags and

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

. When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold

onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bags inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

. Do not use seat covers on the front

seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bags inflation.

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1. Crash zone sensor

2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules

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

4. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors)

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5. Occupant classification system control unit

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

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

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8. Door satellite sensors

9. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

10. Satellite sensors

11. Seat belt pretensioners

INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM (front seats)

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WARNING

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

. Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat

to push or pull on the seatback pocket.

. Do not place heavy loads heavier than 9

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

. Do not store luggage behind the seat

that can press into the seatback.

. Confirm the operating condition with the

front passenger air bag status light.

. If you notice that the front passenger air

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

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. Until you have confirmed with your

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

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

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

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. The system

monitors information from the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant classification sensors (weight sensors). Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensors are also monitored. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the information provided by the occupant classification sensors. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the front 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” (P.1-49) 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, it is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer to obtain information about the system. If you are considering

modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact INFINITI. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.

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

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

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

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to, or is against, the air bag module during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.

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

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Front passenger air bag status light

Front passenger air bag and status light

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WARNING

of injury in an accident.

Status light:

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The front passenger seat is equipped with occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) that turn the front passenger air bag on or off depending on the weight applied to the front passenger seat. The status of the front passenger air bag (ON or OFF) is indicated by the front passenger air bag status light

which is located under the climate controls. After the ignition switch is placed in the "ON" position, the front passenger air bag status light on the instrument panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or illuminates depending on the front passenger seat occupied status. The light operates as follows:

. Unoccupied passenger seat: The

light is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

. Passenger seat occupied by a small

adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this section: The

light illuminates to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not

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inflate in a crash.

. Occupied passenger seat and the pas-

senger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The

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

In addition to the above, certain objects placed on the front passenger seat may also cause the light to operate as described above depending on their weight.

For additional information related to the normal operation and troubleshooting of this occupant classification sensor system, please refer to “Normal operation” (P.1-51) and “Troubleshooting” (P.1-52) in this section.

Front passenger air bag:

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

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

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

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

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

protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.

INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and children be properly restrained in a rear seat. INFINITI also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to properly secure child restrains and to use the ALR mode may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the front passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. (See “Child restraints” (P.1-22) for proper use and installation.)

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object being detected by the occupant classification sensors. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in

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this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly.

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

a rear seat. If the front passenger air bag status light

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

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

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

, located in the meter and gauges area will blink. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Normal operation:

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In order for the occupant classification sensor system to classify the front passen-

ger based on weight, please follow the precautions and steps outlined below:

Precautions:

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. Make sure that there are no objects

weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.

. Make sure that a child restraint or other

object is not pressing against the rear of the seatback.

. Make sure that a rear passenger is not

pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.

. Make sure that the front passenger seat

or seatback is not forced back against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

. Make sure that there is no object placed

under the front passenger seat.

Steps:

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1. Adjust the seat as outlined. (See “Seats” (P.1-3).) Sit upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with your feet comfortably extended to the floor.

2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.

3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined. (See

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“Seat belts” (P.1-12).)

4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds allowing the system to classify the front passenger before the vehicle is put into motion.

5. Ensure proper classification by checking the front passenger air bag status light.

NOTE: This vehicle’s occupant classification sen-

Troubleshooting:

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If you think the front passenger air bag status light is incorrect:

1. If the light is ON with no front passenger and no objects on the front passenger seat:

This may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight

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sensors: . An object weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg)

hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.

. A child restraint or other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

. A rear passenger pushing or pulling on

the back of the front passenger seat.

. Forcing the front seat or seatback

against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

. An object placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

. An object placed between the seat

cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE: A system check will be performed during

which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.

If the light is still ON after this, the vehicle should be checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

2. If the light is ON with an adult occupying the front passenger seat:

. Occupant is a small adult — the air bag

light is functioning as intended. The front passenger air bag is suppressed.

However, if the occupant is not a small adult, then this may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:

. Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning

against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor.

. A child restraint or other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

. A rear passenger pushing or pulling on

the back of the front passenger seat.

. Forcing the front seat or seatback

against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

. An object placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

. An object placed between the seat

cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart

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the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE: A system check will be performed during

which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.

If the light is still ON after this, the person should be advised not to ride in the front passenger seat and the vehicle should be checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

3. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child or child restraint occupying the front passenger seat.

This may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:

. Small adult or child is not sitting

upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor.

. The child restraint is not properly

installed as outlined. (See “Child restraints” (P.1-22).)

. An object weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg)

hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.

. A child restraint or other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

. A rear passenger pushing or pulling on

the back of the front passenger seat.

. Forcing the front seat or seatback

against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

. An object placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

. An object placed between the seat

cushion and center console.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE: A system check will be performed during

which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.

If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult, child or child restraint should be repositioned in the rear seat and the vehicle should be checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions

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WARNING

. Do not place any objects on the steering

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

. Do not place objects with sharp edges on

the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the seat that will leave permanent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensors (weight sensors). This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

. Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot

steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occupant classification sensors. This can also affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

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. Immediately after inflation, several front

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

. No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system.

. Do not make unauthorized changes to

your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the front air bag system.

. Tampering with the air bag system may

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

. Removing or modifying the front pas-

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

. Modifying or tampering with the front

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

. No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.

. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI

retailer for work on and around the front air bag. It is also recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for installation of electrical equipment. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices

should not be used on the air bag system.

. A cracked windshield should be replaced

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

* The SRS wiring harness connectors

are yellow and orange for easy identification.

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

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

The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. All of the information, cautions and

warnings in this manual apply and must be followed. The side air bags and curtain air

bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of

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collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions on the side where the vehicle is impacted. Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers.

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

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

Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest and pelvic area of the front occupants. Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, side air bags and curtain air bags may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags

and curtain 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 bags. 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 air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bags and curtain 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. In a rollover, the curtain air bags on both sides are designed to inflate. Under both side-impact and rollover situations, the curtain air bags will remain inflated for a short period of time.

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

After pushing the ignition switch to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational.

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WARNING

. Do not place any objects near the seat-

back 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 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 air bags. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems.

. Do not make unauthorized changes to

your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems.

. Tampering with the side air bag system

may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seat by placing material near the seatback or by

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installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag.

. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI

retailer for work on and around the side air bag and curtain air bag. It is also recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for installation of electrical equipment. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag or curtain 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 bag and curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS (front seats)

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WARNING

. The pretensioners cannot be reused after

activation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

. If the vehicle becomes involved in a

collision but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

. 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.

. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI

retailer for work on and around the pretensioner system. It is also recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for installation of electrical equipment. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and

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probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system.

. If you need to dispose of a pretensioner

or scrap the vehicle, it is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system may activate with the supplemental air bag system in certain types of collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants.

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

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

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

The supplemental air bag warning light is used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner system. (See “Supplemental air bag warning light” (P.1-58) for more details.) If the operation of the supplemental air bag warning light indicates there is a malfunction, have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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.

SSS1016

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS

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

SRS air bag

The warning labels surface of the sun visors.

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are located on the

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SPA1097

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying monitors the circuits for the air bag systems, pretensioners and all related wiring.

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

If any of the following conditions occur, the air bag and/or pretensioner systems need

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in the instrument panel,

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 air bags and/ or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

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

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. These systems should be repaired and/or replaced as soon as possible. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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

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WARNING

. Once a front air bag, side air bag or

curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, the activated pretensioners must also be replaced. The

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air bag module and pretensioner should be replaced. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. However, the air bag module and pretensioner system cannot be repaired.

. The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air

bag and the pretensioner should be inspected if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

. If you need to dispose of a supplemental

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

. If there is an impact to your vehicle from

any direction, your Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) should be checked. It is recommended an INFINITI retailer performs this service to verify it is still functioning correctly. The OCS should be checked even if no air bags deploy as a result of the impact. Failure to verify proper OCS function may result in an

improper air bag deployment resulting in injury or death.

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MEMO

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2 Instruments and controls

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compass (if so equipped) .................................... 2-10

Zone variation change procedure ..................... 2-11

Warning lights, indicator lights and

audible reminders ................................................ 2-13

Checking lights ................................................ 2-13

Warning lights ................................................. 2-13

Indicator lights ................................................ 2-19

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

Vehicle information display .................................. 2-22

Indicators for operation ................................... 2-25

Indicators for maintenance .............................. 2-27

Trip computer .................................................. 2-29

Security systems ................................................. 2-31

Vehicle security system ................................... 2-32

INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ................. 2-33

Windshield wiper and washer switch ................... 2-34

Windshield wiper and washer operation ......... 2-35

Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if

so equipped) ................................................. 2-36

Rear window wiper and washer operation ....... 2-37

Rear window and outside mirror

defroster switch .................................................. 2-38

Headlight and turn signal switch ......................... 2-38

Xenon headlights ........................................... 2-38

Headlight switch ............................................ 2-39

Turn signal switch .......................................... 2-44

Fog light switch (except for LIMITED FINAL

PACKAGE models) ......................................... 2-44

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

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

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

Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............. 2-47

Snow mode switch .............................................. 2-48

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if

so equipped) ....................................................... 2-48

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ............. 2-49

Clock ................................................................... 2-49

Adjusting the time ......................................... 2-49

Power outlet ........................................................ 2-50

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Storage ............................................................... 2-51

Cup holders ..................................................... 2-51

Sunglasses holder ........................................... 2-52

Glove box ........................................................ 2-53

Console box .................................................... 2-53

Card holder ..................................................... 2-54

Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-54

Cargo hooks (if so equipped) ........................... 2-55

Cargo net (if so equipped) ............................... 2-55

Cargo cover (if so equipped) ............................ 2-56

Roof rack (if so equipped) ................................ 2-58

Windows .............................................................. 2-59

Power windows ............................................... 2-59

Moonroof ............................................................. 2-62

Power moonroof .............................................. 2-62

Welcome light ...................................................... 2-64

Battery saver system ....................................... 2-64

Interior lights ...................................................... 2-64

Map lights ..................................................... 2-64

Personal lights ............................................... 2-65

Interior light control switch ............................ 2-65

Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-66

Cargo light .......................................................... 2-66

HomeLink

Universal Transceiver ........................ 2-67

Programming HomeLink Programming HomeLink

customers and gate openers .......................... 2-69

Operating the HomeLink

............................... 2-67

for Canadian

Universal Transceiver ..................................... 2-69

Programming troubleshooting ........................ 2-70

Clearing the programmed information ............ 2-70

Reprogramming a single HomeLink

button ......................................... 2-70

If your vehicle is stolen .................................. 2-70

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COCKPIT

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1. Outside mirror remote control switch

2. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if so equipped)

3. Instrument brightness control switch

4. Headlight, fog light (except for LIMITED FINAL PACKAGE models) and turn

SIC4246

signal switch

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

— For audio system — For Bluetooth

Hands-Free Phone

System (with navigation system)

— For Bluetooth

Hands-Free Phone

System (without navigation system) — For INFINITI Voice Recognition Sys-

tem (with navigation system)

6. Trip computer switch

7. Windshield wiper and washer switch

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

— Cruise control switches (if so equipped)

— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped)

— Dynamic Driver Assistance switch (if so equipped)

9. Warning systems switch (if so equipped)

— Forward Collision Warning (FCW) — Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

9. Headlight aiming control (if so equipped)

10. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

11. Intelligent Key port

12. Power lift gate switch

13. Power lift gate main switch

14. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer

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15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped)

16. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped)

17. Center-console-mounted controls — Climate controlled seat switches or

Seat heater switches — SNOW mode switch

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Side ventilator

2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped)

3. Meters and gauges

4. Center ventilator

5. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so

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equipped) — Vehicle information and setting

buttons — RearView Monitor (if so equipped) — Around View

Monitor (if so

equipped)

6. Center display

7. Clock

8. Hazard warning flasher switch

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag

10. Hood release handle

11. Fuse box cover

12. Parking brake

13. Steering wheel — Horn — Driver supplement air bag

14. Push-button ignition switch

15. Front passenger air bag status light

16. Rear window defroster switch

17. Power outlet

18. Automatic climate control system

19. Audio system

20. Glove box lid release handle

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

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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Tachometer

2. Warning/Indicator lights

3. Speedometer

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

5. Vehicle information display/Odometer/twin trip odometer

CAUTION

. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampened

with water. Never use a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of solvent or paper towel with a chemical cleaning agent. They will scratch or cause discoloration to the lens.

. Do not spray any liquid such as water on

the meter lens. Spraying liquid may cause the system to malfunction.

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6. Fuel gauge

The needle indicators in the speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge may move slightly after the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position. This is not a malfunction.

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Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

Speedometer

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

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Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer

are displayed on the vehicle informa-

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and twin trip odometer

tion display when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

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

The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch

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

TRIP A ? TRIP B ? TRIP A

Resetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch

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for

more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.

Average fuel economy and distance to empty information is also available. (See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-22) and “How to use STATUS button” (P.4-9).)

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and let the engine idle. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-

11) for immediate action required.

TACHOMETER

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

the engine into the red zone

The red zone varies with each models.

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CAUTION

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

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.

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

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

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shown in the

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FUEL GAUGE

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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 pushed to the OFF position.

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

The low fuel warning

appears on the vehicle information display when the fuel level in the tank is getting low. Refuel as

soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches “E”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches “E”.

The

indicates that the fuel-filler door is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the

malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving trips, the should turn off. If the light remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

. For additional information, see “Mal-

function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-20).

METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND NEEDLE SWEEP

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

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light

When the engine is started, the indicator needles will sweep in the speedometer and tachometer and the ring illumination will be brightened gradually. This function can be turned off. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-

29).)

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