User manual INFINITI G20 - 1999

FOREWORD Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture. The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so also 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 dealer service. To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner's Manual immediately. It explains all of the features, controls and performance characteristics of your INFINITI; it also provides important instructions and safety information. A separate Warranty Information Booklet is to be found in your Owner's literature portfolio. Always carry it with you when you take your INFINITI to an authorized dealer. The portfolio contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the periodic maintenance required to keep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance program. Additionally, a separate Customer Care and Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state's lemon law. INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying ownership experience for as long as you own your car. Should you have any questions regarding your INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please contact our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-662-6200. In Hawaii 1-808-836-0848 (Oahu number). In Canada 1-800-363-4520. Thank you. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Always observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. Always use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat. Always provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety READ FIRST -- THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. features to all occupants of the vehicle. Always review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. 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. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under INFINITI warranties. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for SII0151 If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen. © 1998 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. TABLE OF CONTENTS SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS ................... 1-1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................... 2-1 PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................ 3-1 HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS .................................. 4-1 STARTING AND DRIVING................................................................... 5-1 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................. 6-1 APPEARANCE AND CARE................................................................... 7-1 DO-IT-YOURSELF ............................................................................ 8-1 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 9-1 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ......................................... 10-1 INDEX ........................................................................................ 11-1 1 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Seats............................................................ 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment..................... 1-3 Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4 Rear seat adjustment ................................. 1-5 Head restraint adjustment ........................... 1-6 Armrest........................................................ 1-6 Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-7 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ......................................................... 1-7 Supplemental air bag warning labels ........ 1-20 Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-20 Seat belts................................................... 1-22 Precautions on seat belt usage................. 1-22 Child safety................................................ 1-26 Pregnant women ....................................... 1-27 Injured persons ......................................... 1-27 Three-point type seat belt with retractor .. 1-28 Center of rear seat .................................... 1-31 Seat belt extenders.................................... 1-32 Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-32 Child restraints .......................................... 1-32 Precautions on child restraints ................. 1-32 Installation on rear seat outboard or center positions .................................................... 1-35 Top strap child restraint............................ 1-40 Installation on front passenger seat.......... 1-42 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SEATS ceive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See ``Precautions on seat belt usage'' later in this section. SIR0091 WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. 1-2 This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and re- SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT Forward and backward Reclining WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. SIR0084 SIR0083 Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. 1-3 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Seat lifter (Driver's seat) FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT Do not operate the power support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving in order that full attention may be given to the driving operations. SIR0085 Forward and backward Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. SIR0081 Operating tips The motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. 1-4 Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Reclining REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT Interior trunk access are completely secured in the latched position. WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraint can be extremely dangerous 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. SIR0082 Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. SIP0032 The trunk can be readily accessible from the rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown. When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain that they 1-5 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT ARMREST WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. SIP0013 To raise the head restraint, simply pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob and push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraints so the top is level with the tops of your ears. SIR0087 SIR0088 Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal. 1-6 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concerning the driver and passenger supplemental air bags, supplemental side air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt. Supplemental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the face and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Supplemental side air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. These supplemental restraint systems are de1-7 signed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and front door finishers. (See ``Seat belts'' later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0092 WARNING The supplemental air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, roll over, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. 1-8 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts. Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental air bag inflates. SIR0093 The seat belts and the supplemental air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. Supplemental air bags inflate with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash and may 1-9 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0006 SIR0007 SIR0008 1-10 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0009 SIR0010 SIR0011 1-11 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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 previous illustrations. Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental air bag or supplemental side air bag inflates if they are not properly restrained. Also never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. For additional information, see ``Child restraints'' later in this section. 1-12 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS The seat belts and the supplemental side air bag are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. Supplemental side air bag inflates with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the supplemental side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the supplemental side air bag inflates, the occupant may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, SIR0059 SIR0068 WARNING The supplemental side air bag 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. 1-13 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS who should always be properly restrained. Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation. SIR0095 Supplemental air bag system The driver supplemental air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. These systems are designed to meet optional certification requirements under U.S. regulations. 1-14 They are also permitted in Canada. The optional certification allows air bags to be designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than previously. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The supplemental air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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 supplemental air bag operation. When the supplemental air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire, but care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Supplemental air bags along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating supplemental air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Supplemental air bags and supplemental side air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or dash board. Since the supplemental air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants, the force of the supplemental air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the supplemental air bag module during inflation. The supplemental air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. WARNING Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental air bag inflates. Right after inflation, several supplemental air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air 1-15 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle's electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental air bag system. Tampering with the supplemental air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the dashboard, or by installing additional trim material around the supplemental air bag 1-16 system. Work around and on the supplemental air bag system should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the supplemental air bag system. * The SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. Supplemental side air bag system The supplemental side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The supplemental side air bag (on the driver or front passenger seat) is designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. It is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. It may not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag operation. When the supplemental side air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire, but care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Supplemental side air bags along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating supplemental side air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from supplemental side air bag. Since the supplemental side air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants, the force of the supplemental side air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the supplemental side air bag module during inflation. The supplemental side air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. WARNING Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental side air bag inflates. Right after inflation, several supplemental side 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 side air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental side air bag or damage to the supplemental side air bag system. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle's electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental side air bag system. Tampering with the supplemental side air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the front seats assembly by placing material near the seatback of the front seat, or by installing additional trim material around the supple1-17 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS mental side air bag system. Work around and on the supplemental side air bag system should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the supplemental side air bag system. * The SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental side air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For front seats) WARNING The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be reused after activation. It must be replaced together with the retractor as a unit. If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but the pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pre-tensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by your INFINITI dealer. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This is to prevent accidental activation of the pretensioner seat belt or damage to the pre-tensioner seat belt operation. Tampering with the pretensioner seat belt system may result in serious personal injury. Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pre-tensioner seat belt system. 1-18 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized INFINITI dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system activates in conjunction with the supplemental air bag. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, thereby restraining seat occupants. The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt's retractor. These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts. When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates, 1-19 smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking. If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner system, the seat belt warning light will flash intermittently after the ignition key is turned to the ON or START position. In this case, the pre-tensioner seat belt will not function properly. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SIP0108 SIR0090 Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying AIR BAG in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental air bag and supplemental side air bag systems. The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit, satellite sensors, supplemental air bag modules, supplemental side air bag modules and all related wiring. After turning the ignition key to the ON 1-20 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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. If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental air bag and supplemental side air bag systems needs servicing: The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on and remain on for 7 seconds and then go off as described above. The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently or remains on (after 7 seconds). The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the supplemental air bags or supplemental side air bags may not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized INFINITI dealer. WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental air bag or supplemental side air bag system will not operate in an accident. the certification label located on the driver side center pillar. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental air bags, supplemental side air bags and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental air bags or supplemental side air bags are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these supplemental systems should be done only by authorized INFINITI dealers. To ensure long-term functioning, these systems must be inspected 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on WARNING Once the supplemental air bag or supplemental side air bag has inflated, the supplemental air bag module or supplemental side air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. The supplemental air bag module or supplemental side air bag module should be replaced by an authorized INFINITI dealer. The 1-21 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SEAT BELTS supplemental air bag module or supplemental side air bag module cannot be repaired. The supplemental air bag and supplemental side air bag systems should be inspected by an authorized INFINITI dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. If you need to dispose of these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized INFINITI dealer. Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE Your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat belt and it is properly adjusted. INFINITI strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most states, provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. 1-22 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0102 1-23 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0104 SIR0016 1-24 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained and, if appropriate, in a child restraint. The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness 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 run the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible around the hips, not the waist. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle. Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness. Do not allow more than one person to use the same belt. SIR0014 1-25 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts. If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by your INFINITI dealer. Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your INFINITI dealer. Removal and installation of the pre-tensioner seat belt system components should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer. All seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision by your INFINITI dealer. INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. The proper restraint depends on the child's size. Generally, infants [up to about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg)] should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints. WARNING Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle's seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints. All US states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. 1-26 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS and small children. (See ``Child restraints'' later in this section.) In addition, there are many types of child restraints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection. INFINITI recommends that all preteens and children be restrained in the rear seat if possible. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (air bag system) for the front passenger. (See ``Supplemental restraint system'' earlier in this section for precautions.) Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident. Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. If the child's seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat (commercially available) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat. 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. Infants and small children INFINITI recommends that infants and small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety INJURED PERSONS INFINITI recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check 1-27 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS with your doctor for specific recommendations. Fastening the seat belts For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. SIR0018 1-28 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS movement in the seat. SIR0019 SIR0061 SIR0020 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps. The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown. 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. The front passenger side and rear seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint 1-29 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. For additional information, see ``Child restraints'' later in this section. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. SIR0021 Unfastening the seat belts when the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. when the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the belts, check their operation as follows: grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see your INFINITI dealer. Shoulder belt height adjustment (For front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See ``Precautions on seat belt usage'' earlier in this section.) To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods: 1-30 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS knob 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. CENTER OF REAR SEAT Selecting correct set of seat belts SIR0075 To adjust, pull the release knob, and then 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 buttons to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position. SIR0077 WARNING After adjustment, release the 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. 1-31 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available which is compatible with the installed seat belts. The extender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See your INFINITI dealer for assistance if the extender is required. tender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident. ible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any noncaustic solution recommended for gently cleaning cloth upholstery or carpets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it 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, flex- CHILD RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death. Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a WARNING Only INFINITI belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment belts, should be used with INFINITI belts. Persons who can use the standard seat belt should not use an ex- 1-32 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself. Never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat. INFINITI recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. An improperly installed child restraint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident. In general, child restraints are designed to be installed with the lap portion of a three-point type seat belt. Child restraints for infants and children of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. 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. Choose a child restraint that meets the guidelines of Society of Automotive Engineers recommended practice J1819 for child restraint installation. if the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended procedures. All US states and provinces of Canada require that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being operated. WARNING Improper use of a child restraint can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle. 1-33 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Follow all of the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle. If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Tilt it 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 belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. For a front facing child restraint, if the seat position where it is installed has a three-point type lap/shoulder belt, check to make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the child's face or neck. If it does, put the shoulder belt behind the child restraint. If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see later in ``Child restraints'' for installation on front passenger seat. When your child restraint is not in use, store it in the trunk or keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. CAUTION Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint. 1-34 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT OUTBOARD OR CENTER POSITIONS Front facing WARNING The three-point belt on your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to do so will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. It could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat, follow these steps: 1-35 SIR0041A SIR0078 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer's instructions. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0043 SIR0039A SIR0062 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt. 1-36 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. SIR0042 Failure to do so will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. It could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat, follow these steps: Rear facing 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. 6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any WARNING The three-point belt on your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. 1-37 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0044A SIR0079 SIR0046 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer's instructions. 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. 1-38 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0045A SIR0047 SIR0048 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. 6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any 1-39 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT Bolt diameter: 8.0 mm Bolt length: more than 1.18 in (30 mm) Thread pitch: 1.25 mm Secure the top strap to the attaching bolt which provides the straightest installation of the top strap. WARNING SIR0100 If your child restraint has a top strap, it must be secured to the provided anchor point. Anchor bracket hardware must be installed. The top strap anchor bracket is available through your INFINITI dealer. Part #88894-89900 Secure the child restraint with the lap portion of a three-point belt and latch the top strap hook onto the appropriate anchor bracket. To install the anchor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimensions listed below must be used. 1-40 Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Anchor point locations straint will be installed and use it to break through the rear parcel shelf support material. There are pre-cut circles at each anchor point location that should break away from the shelf support material when pressure is applied to them. Remove the bolt after you feel the pre-cut circle separate from the shelf support material. 2. Cut a small slit through the parcel shelf fabric at the anchor point location. Reach through the fabric with a tool such as a pair of needle-nose pliers and remove the pre-cut circle in the parcel shelf support material. 3. Install the bolt through the top strap hook and into the anchor point nut. 4. Be sure to follow all of the instructions that accompany the top strap attaching hardware. SIR0086 Anchor points are located under the rear parcel shelf finisher. To use attaching hardware for child restraints with top straps, follow these instructions carefully: 1. Open the trunk and find the anchor point nuts on the under side of the rear parcel shelf. Thread a bolt (8.0 mm diameter, 1.25 mm pitch) up through the nut behind the seating position where the child re- 1-41 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT by the supplemental air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child. INFINITI recommends that child restraints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a front facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rear-most position. A child restraint with a top strap should not be used in the front passenger seat. SIR0101 WARNING Never install a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Supplemental air bags inflate with great force. A rear facing child restraint could be struck The three-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. 1-42 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Front facing Failure to use the retractor's locking mode may result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The child restraint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps: child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. SIR0103 1. Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat. It should be placed in a front facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Always follow the SIR0055 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle 1-43 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. SIR0063 SIR0056 SIR0053A 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to 1-44 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. 6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. 1-45