User manual INFINITI Q45 - 2005

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 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 included in your Owner's literature portfolio. Always carry it with you when you take your vehicle to an INFINITI dealer. 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. 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: In U.S. 1-800-662-6200. In Canada 1-800-361-4792. 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 safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. 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. 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! 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. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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. SIC0697 If you see this symbol, it means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this happen". If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. 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. © 2005 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 Illustrated table of contents Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio and voice-activated control systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior front .................................................... Exterior rear ..................................................... Instrument panel ............................................. Meters and gauges........................................... Engine compartment check locations................ 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 0-6 EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Hood (Page 3-9) 2. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-22)/Bulb replacement (P.8-27) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-20)/Wiper replacement (P.8-20) 4. Interior light (P.2-43) 5. Sunroof (P.2-40) 6. Power windows (P.2-38) 7. Tires -- Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-9) -- Flat tire (P.6-2) 8. Mirrors (P.3-18) 9. Doors -- Keys (P.3-2) -- Door locks (P.3-4) -- Electronic key (P.3-6) SSI0054 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR REAR 1. High-mounted stop light (P.8-28) 2. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-28) 3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-22) 4. Fuel filler lid (P.3-15)/Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) 5. Trunk lid (P.3-10) 6. Child safety locks (P.3-6) SSI0055 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Side ventilator (P.4-12) 2. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-19) 3. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch (P.2-22) 4. Steering wheel switch for audio control (P.4-33) 5. Meters and gauges (P.2-3) 6. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-33) 7. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-14) Intelligent cruise control switch (P.5-16) 8. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-20) 9. Ignition switch (P.5-6) 10. Security indicator light (P.2-17) 11. Center ventilator (P.4-12) 12. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27) 13. Display, Climate and Audio control switches/buttons (P.4-2)/Navigation system* 14. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-33) 15. Instrument brightness control (P.2-26) 16. Vehicle dynamic control OFF switch (P.2-32) 17. Hood release handle (P.3-9) SIC2403 0-4 Illustrated table of contents METERS AND GAUGES 18. Active damper suspension mode selector (P.2-31) 19. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-16) 20. Fuse box cover (P.8-23) 21. Parking brake pedal/parking brake release pedal (P.5-14) 22. CD changer (P.4-31) 23. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-33) 24. Clock (P.2-32) 25. Cassette deck (P.4-29) 26. Glove box (P.2-36) 27. Canceling the power to the trunk switch (P.3-11) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. SIC2404 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5) 2. Warming/indicator lights (P.2-10) 3. Fuel gauge (P.2-6) 4. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-4) 5. Speedometer (P.2-4) 6. Cruise control system/Intelligent cruise control system display (P.2-14) 7. Tachometer (P.2-5) Illustrated table of contents 0-5 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23) Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11) Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14) Coolant reservoir (P.8-9) Battery (P.8-16) Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 7. Radiator filler cap (P.8-10) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11) 9. Air cleaner (P.8-19) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SDI1642 0-6 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats................................................................ 1-2 Front power seat adjustment....................... 1-2 Rear power seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................................... 1-4 Head restraint ............................................. 1-5 Active head restraint (front seats) ............... 1-6 Seat belts......................................................... 1-6 Precautions on seat belt usage ................... 1-6 Child safety................................................. 1-9 Pregnant women ....................................... 1-10 Injured persons ........................................ 1-10 Pre-crash seat belts (front seats) .............. 1-10 Three-point type seat belt ......................... 1-11 Seat belt extenders................................... 1-14 Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-14 Child restraints............................................... 1-15 Precautions on child restraints.................. 1-15 Child restraint installation on rear seat center or outboard positions ............................... 1-17 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM..................................................... 1-22 Top tether strap child restraint ................. 1-24 Child restraint installation on front passenger seat .......................................................... 1-25 Booster seats ................................................. 1-28 Precautions on booster seats .................... 1-28 Booster seat installation on rear seat center or outboard positions.................................... 1-31 Booster seat installation on front passenger seat .......................................................... 1-32 Supplemental restraint system ....................... 1-33 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...................................................... 1-33 Supplemental air bag warning labels ........ 1-44 Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-44 SEATS FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. SSS0133B 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 in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. Operating tips The 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 for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. 1-2 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SPA1273C SPA1275A Forward and backward Moving the switch 1 forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. seat belt usage" later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Seat lifter Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat. Reclining Move the recline switch 2 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 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 SPA1276 SSS0324 SPA1586C Lumbar support (driver's seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lower part of the switch forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. REAR POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Forward and backward Push the switch to move the seat forward 1 or backward 2 . The seats move continuously while the switch is being pushed. Entry/exit assist (automatic return) (if so equipped) Pushing the ON side 1 of the switch located on the rear armrest, the automatic return function will activate. When a rear door is opened, the rear seat of the corresponding side automatically slides all the way back, facilitating ease of entry and exit. Pushing the CANCEL side 2 of the switch will deactivate the automatic return function. 1-4 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Automatic reverse operation (for automatic drive positioner system) When the driver's seat is moved backward by the automatic drive positioner system, the rear left side seat will automatically move backward when it is reclined, even if the rear seat automatic return switch is in the CANCEL position. This operation maintains rear passenger foot and knee space. HEAD RESTRAINT 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. SSS0228A SSS0287 To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob 1 and push the head restraint down. To adjust the head restraint angle 2 , push it in the direction required (except rear center seat head restraint). Adjust the head restraints as illustrated so the center is level with the center of your ears. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5 SEAT BELTS prevent all injuries in any accident. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function. The active head restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant's head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries. Active head restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most. Active head restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions. Properly adjust the active head restraints as described in the previous section. 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, 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. SPA1278 ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats) 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. Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can 1-6 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle. Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness. SSS0136A Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt. Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts. If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer. Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your INFINITI dealer. 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 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. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7 SSS0134A SSS0016 Removal and installation of the pretensioner seat belt system components should be done by an INFINITI dealer. All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by an INFINITI dealer. INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer's inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged. SSS0014 1-8 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child. There are three basic types of child restraint systems: Rear facing child restraint Front 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 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 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 front facing child restraint. WARNING Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle's seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See "Child restraints" later in this section.) Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protection. INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. 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. Infants Infants up to at least one 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 which fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. Small children Children that are over one year old and weight between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. INFINITI recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9 Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoulder belt in the child's seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a threepoint type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat. WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop. PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS (front seats) The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat belt to help restrain front seat occupants under emergency braking. This can help reduce the risk of injury when a collision occurs. Pre-crash seat belts will not activate when: the brake pedal is not depressed the seat belt is not fastened the shift lever is in the reverse position the vehicle speed is under 10 mph (15 km/h) Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit upright and well back. If the seat belt warning light blinks even if the seat belt is fastened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat belt system has a malfunction. Have your INFINITI dealer check and repair the system. 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. 1-10 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See "Seats" earlier in this section. 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks. 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 movement in the seat. Front seat SSS0292 Rear seat SSS0293 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. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11 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. Front seat 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. Make sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest. The front passenger and rear seat belts have a locking mechanism for child restraint installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode or child restraint mode. SSS0290 Rear seat When the automatic locking mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the emergency locking mode. 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 an occupant, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. SSS0291A 1-12 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows: grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any question about belt operation, see your INFINITI dealer. SSS0326 SPA1836 Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. Center of rear seat Selecting correct set of seat belts: The center seat belt buckle is identified by the CENTER mark A . The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle. Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement by two separate methods: when the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. when the vehicle slows down rapidly. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13 Shoulder belt height adjustment (front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. See earlier in "Seat belts" for precautions on seat belt usage. may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See your INFINITI dealer for assistance if the extender is required. WARNING Only INFINITI belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with the INFINITI seat belts. Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident. Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop. WARNING After adjustment, release the adjustment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. SSS0299A To adjust, push the button A , 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 button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position. 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. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any non-caustic solution recommended for gently cleaning cloth upholstery or carpets. 1-14 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system CHILD RESTRAINTS Then brush it, wipe 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, flexible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing are found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced. 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 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 front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rearfacing 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 lap/shoulder seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbingmounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For details, see "LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) SYSTEM" later in this section. Child restraints for infants and children of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint system, 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 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15 Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle's seat and seat belt system. If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child's height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being operated. 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. Push it from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If the restraint is not secure, tighten the 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. If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see "Child restraint installation on front passenger seat" later in this section for details. When your child restraint is not in use, 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. WARNING Improper use of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle. 1-16 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSITIONS Front facing WARNING The three-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the retractor's locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. When you install a front facing child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat, follow these steps: Rear outboard seat 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer's instructions. SSS0278 Rear center seat 2. 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. See "Head restraint adjustment" earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint. SSS0252A Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-17 SSS0253D SSS0254D SSS0332 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. 4. 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. 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 1-18 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system matic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. When you install a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat, follow these steps: SSS0333 6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 7. Check that the retractor is in the auto- Rear facing WARNING The three-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the retractor's locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The re- Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19 Rear outboard seat 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer's instructions. SSS0334 Rear center seat SSS0279A SSS0335 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. 1-20 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0258A SSS0259A SSS0260A 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat 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 seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21 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 more belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. WARNING Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident. Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH system anchors. The child restraint will not be secured properly. SSS0327 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM 1. LATCH Lower anchor points (right) 2. LATCH Lower anchor points (left) 3. LATCH Label (1 and 2 are located in the space between the seatback and seat cushion) The LATCH system anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. This system is known as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. 1-22 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH system compatible child restraints. Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with the LATCH system. This information may also be in the child restraint owner's manual. If you have such a child restraint, refer to the illustration for the seating positions equipped with LATCH system anchors which can be used to secure the child restraint. The LATCH system 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 system anchors. Some child restraints may also require the use of a top tether strap. See "Top tether strap child restraint" later in this section for installation instructions. When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. When you install a LATCH system compatible child restraint to the lower anchor attachments, follow these steps. WARNING Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LATCH system anchors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH system anchors are obstructed. 1. To install the LATCH system compatible child restraint, insert the child restraint LATCH system anchor attachments into the anchor points on the rear seat. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether, see "Top tether strap child restraint" later in this section for installation instructions. 2. After attaching the child restraint and before placing the child in it, use force to push the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the child restraint is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm). 3. Check to make sure that the child re- straint is properly secured prior to each use. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23 After removing a rear seat head restraint for top tether installation, store it securely to prevent it from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident. Always replace it and adjust properly when top tether is no longer in use. If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to the anchor point provided behind its position. First, adjust the seatback so that it is upright. Then secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt or the LATCH system (outboard positions), as applicable. Remove the head restraint from the seatback. Store it in a secure place. Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback and secure it to the tether anchor bracket that provides the straightest installation. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer's instruction to remove any slack. For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Anchor point locations Anchor points 5 are located under the rear parcel shelf finisher. 1 2 3 4 Anchor point for rear driver's side seat Anchor point for rear center seat Anchor point for rear right side seat Anchor point lid. To open, pull up the anchor point lid. SSS0328 TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT 5 Anchor point If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your INFINITI dealer for details. WARNING 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. 1-24 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the retractor's locking mode will 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: SSS0300A CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WARNING Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Supplemental front air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the supplemental front 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 forwardfacing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat. The three-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25 adjustment" earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint. SSS0301B SSS0253D 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 rear most position. Adjust the head restraint to its highest position. Always follow the 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. 2. 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. See "Head restraint 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. 1-26 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0254D SSS0331 SSS0302B 4. 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. 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up A on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27 BOOSTER SEATS 7. 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 more belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS 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 or booster seat 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 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. INFINITI recommends that the booster seat 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. A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat belt with a booster seat can result in a serious injury in sudden stop or collision. An improperly installed booster seat could lead to serious injury or death in an accident. 1-28 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system child's body to provide the maximum protection during a collision. 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. LRS0455 WARNING Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are designed to properly route the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt over the strongest portions of a Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle's seat and seat belt system. LRS0453 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29 seat is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and provinces of Canada require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible. After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, 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 abdomen. Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child's arm. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see "Booster seat installation on front passenger seat" later in this section. When your booster seat is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. WARNING LRS0464 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 1 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 2 should be used. 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 Improper use of a booster seat can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle. Follow all of the booster seat manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of booster seats in your vehicle. If the booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. CAUTION Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check 1-30 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the booster seat. Center position LRS0451 BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSITIONS Outboard position LRS0452 CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt automatic locking mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts. When you install a booster seat in the rear seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31 Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. 2. 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. See "Head restraint adjustment" earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. 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. 3. 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 belt routing. 4. 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 belt routing. 5. Follow the warnings, cautions and instructions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in the "Three-point seat belt with retractor" earlier in this section. LRS0454 BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WARNING INFINITI recommends that child restraints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, follow these steps: 1-32 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1. Move the seat to the rearmost position. 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. 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. See "Head restraint adjustment" earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. 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 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 belt routing. 6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instructions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in the "Three-point seat belt with retractor" earlier in this section. 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, curtain side-impact air bags and front seat pre-tensioner seat belts. Supplemental front impact 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-impact air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The front seat sideimpact supplemental air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. Supplemental side-impact curtain air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact collisions. The curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33 These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. (See "Seat belts" earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) 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 systems are operational. SSS0131B WARNING The supplemental front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. The seat belts and the supplemental 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. 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 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 1-34 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system instrument panel. Always use the seat belts. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and then inflates the air bags based on belt usage. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them in side the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates. SSS0132B Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35 SSS0007 SSS0008 SSS0099 SSS0006 SSS0009 SSS0100 1-36 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 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 supplemental front air bags, side air bags or curtain sideimpact air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. Also, never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See "Child restraints" earlier in this section for details. SSS0059A SSS0188A Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37 accidents. The seat belts, the supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain sideimpact air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations. When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the supplemental side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. SSS0162 SSS0140 SSS0159 WARNING Supplemental side air bag and curtain sideimpact air bag: The supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of 1-38 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation. SSS0325 1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags 3. Supplemental side air bag modules 4. Pre-crash seat belt sensor 5. Supplemental front air bag modules 6. 7. 8. 9. Diagnosis sensor unit Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor Satellite sensors Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag modules Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-39 Supplemental front 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 instrument panel above the glove box. These systems are designed to meet optional certification requirements under U.S. regulations. They are also permitted in Canada. The optional certification allows front 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 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 supplemental air bag operation. The supplemental air bag system has dual stage inflators for both the driver and passenger air bags. The system monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit and seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened, inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and whether the seat belts are being used. Only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. This does not indicate improper performance of the system. If you have any questions about the performance of your air bag system, please contact your INFINITI dealer. When the supplemental 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. Supplemental 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. The 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 supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the air bag module during inflation. The air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over. 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 front air bag inflates. 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 front air bag system. 1-40 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system