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 1-800-387-0122. 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. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle 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. safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. 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. 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. 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. 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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 power seat adjustment ................. 1-2 Head restraint adjustment ...................... 1-4 Active head restraint (Front seats) ........ 1-5 Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-6 Precautions on supplemental restraint system .................................................... 1-6 Supplemental air bag warning labels... 1-19 Supplemental air bag warning light..... 1-20 Seat belts .................................................. 1-21 Precautions on seat belt usage ........... 1-21 Child safety........................................... 1-24 Pregnant women .................................. 1-26 Injured persons .................................... 1-26 Three-point type seat belt with retractor................................................ 1-26 Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-30 Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-30 Child restraints .......................................... 1-30 Precautions on child restraints ............ 1-30 Installation on rear seat outboard or center positions............................................... 1-33 Top tether strap child restraint ............ 1-38 Installation on front passenger seat.... 1-39 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SEATS ries. 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. FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT SIR0091 WARNING WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The 1-2 shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju- Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. Forward and backward Reclining Operating tips The 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 for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. SIP0102 SIP0103 Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. 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. 1-3 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Seat lifter (Driver's seat) Lumbar support (Driver's seat) HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT 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. SIP0104 SIP0105 Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Push either side of the switch to adjust the seat lumbar area. 1-4 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS To adjust the head restraint forward and backward, push it in the direction required. ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (Front seats) SIR0144 SIR0113 Adjust the head restraints so the center is level with the center of your ears. WARNING Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint. SIR0099 To raise the head restraint, simply pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob and push the head restraint down. 1-5 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function. The head restraint moves outward and 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. 1-6 Active head restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions. Properly adjust the active head restraints as described in the previous section. Side-impact supplemental 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 front seat side-impact supplemental air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn 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 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concerning the driver and passenger front impact supplemental air bags, front seat side-impact supplemental air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt. Front impact 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. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. SIR0092 WARNING The supplemental front 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. The seat belts and the supple- 1-7 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS mental front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash and may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental 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. Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are 1-8 injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0093 SIR0006 ...