User manual INFINITI M45 - 2007

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 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. The INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. 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. 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. NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. 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. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licenced to Xanavi Informatics Corporation. 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 the symbol above, it means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this happen". If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above 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. © 2006 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, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Illustrated table of contents Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (SRS) .................................................... Exterior front .................................................... Exterior rear ..................................................... Passenger compartment ................................... Cockpit ............................................................. 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 0-7 Instrument panel .............................................. 0-8 Meters and gauges........................................... 0-9 Engine compartment ....................................... 0-10 VK45DE engine .......................................... 0-10 VQ35DE engine........................................... 0-11 SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 7. Rear armrest (P.1-7) 8. LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-18) 9. Supplemental side-impact air bags (P.1-36) 10. Front armrest (P.1-6) 11. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-36) SSI0223 1. Top tether strap anchors (P.1-20) 2. Head restraints (P.1-5) 3. Seat belts (P.1-8) 4. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (P.1-36) 5. Seats (P.1-2) 6. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-44) 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT 6. Recovery hook (P.6-14) 7. Fog lights (P.2-31) 8. Tires -- Wheel and tires (P.8-34, P.9-9) -- Flat tire (P.6-2) 9. Outside mirrors (P.3-24) 10. Doors -- Keys (P.3-2) -- Door locks (P.3-5) -- Intelligent Key system (P.3-8) -- Remote keyless entry system (P.3-14) SSI0088 1. Hood (P.3-17) 2. Headlight and turn signal -- Operation (P.2-26) -- Bulb replacement (P.8-30) -- Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-29) 3. Windshield wiper and washer -- Operation (P.2-25) -- Blade replacement (P.8-24) 4. Sunroof (P.2-46) 5. Power windows (P.2-44) Illustrated table of contents 0-3 EXTERIOR REAR 6. Trunk -- Intelligent Key system (P.3-8) -- Remote keyless entry system (P.3-14) -- Trunk lid (P.3-18) 7. Child safety locks (P.3-7) SSI0233 1. High-mounted stop light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-30) 2. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-26) 3. Rear combination light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-30) 4. Fuel-filler door -- Operation (P.3-20) -- Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) 5. Rear view camera (P.4-19) 0-4 Illustrated table of contents PASSENGER COMPARTMENT -- Headphones (P.4-49) -- DVD remote controller (P.4-50, P.4-56) 4. Seats (P.1-2) 5. Power windows (P.2-44) 6. Sun visors (P.3-22) 7. Map light (P.2-49) 8. Sunroof (P.2-46) 9. Sunglasses holder (P.2-41) 10. Inside rearview mirror -- Anti-glare adjustment (P.3-23) -- HomeLink (P.2-52) -- Compass (P.2-8) 11. Trunk pass-through (P.1-7)/Rear armrest (P.1-7) 12. Rear seat controls (if so equipped) -- Rear power seat adjust switch (P.1-4) -- Heated seat ON/OFF switch (P.2-33) -- Automatic return ON/CANCEL switch (P.1-4) -- Rear sunshade control switch (P.2-49) SSI0226 1. Rear sunshade (if so equipped) (P.2-48) 2. Rear personal hooks (P.2-43) light (P.2-50)/Coat 3. Mobile entertainment system (MES) (if so equipped) (P.4-46) -- Flip-down screen (P.4-48) -- Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) drive (P.4-47) Illustrated table of contents 0-5 13. Rear passenger control switches (if so equipped) -- For air conditioner (P.4-27) -- For audio (P.4-45) 14. Rear cup holders (P.2-39) 15. Front console (P.2-42)/Front armrest (P.1-6) 16. Front cup holders (P.2-39) 17. Front seat controls (if so equipped) -- Climate controlled seat adjusting knob (P.2-34) -- Rear sunshade control switch (P.2-49) -- Rear passenger controls ON/CANCEL switch (P.2-48) -- SNOW MODE ON/OFF switch (P.2-36) 0-6 Illustrated table of contents COCKPIT side) -- ENTER switch (P.4-5, P.4-43) -- BACK switch (P.4-43) -- TALK switch (P.4-68)/Phone switch (P.4-61) -- Volume control switches (P.4-44) -- Source select switch (P.4-43) 7. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-25) 8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right side) -- Cruise control switches (P.5-19) -- Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P.5-21) 9. Hood release handle (P.3-17) 10. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-18) 11. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) (P.2-35, P.5-15) 12. Intelligent Key port (P.5-8) SSI0090 13. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-22) 14. Steering wheel -- Horn (P.2-32) -- Driver supplemental (P.1-36) 1. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-30) 2. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-24) 3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) switch (if so equipped) (P.2-29) 4. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-36) 5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-26) 6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Left air bag Illustrated table of contents 0-7 INSTRUMENT PANEL -- Navigation system (if so equipped) -- Vehicle information and setting buttons (P.4-6) -- Phone system (P.4-60) -- Audio system (P.4-29) 8. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-36) 9. Fuse box cover (P.8-26) 10. Parking brake pedal -- Parking (P.5-45) -- Maintenance (P.8-25) 11. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8) 12. Clock (P.2-37) 13. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P.2-38) 14. Audio system (P.4-29) 15. Glove box lid release button (P.2-41) SSI0091 16. Bluetooth in-vehicle phone module (P.4-60)/DVD drive for navigation system (if so equipped) 17. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-19) 1. Side ventilator (P.4-23) 2. Meters and gauges (P.2-4) 3. Center ventilator (P.4-23) 4. Security indicator light (P.2-24) 5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-32) 6. Automatic climate control system (P.4-24) 7. Center multi-function control panel 0-8 Illustrated table of contents METERS AND GAUGES 9. TRIP/RESET knob for twin trip odometer (P.2-5) SSI0092 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6) 2. Tachometer (P.2-5) 3. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11) 4. Speedometer (P.2-5) 5. Fuel gauge (P.2-6) 6. Meter illumination control knob (P.2-7) 7. Dot matrix (P.2-20) liquid crystal display 8. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5) Illustrated table of contents 0-9 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-10) 9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-13) 10. Air cleaner (P.8-22) * Shown with the engine compartment access panels removed. For removal and replacement instructions, see "Engine compartment check locations" in the "8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section. SSI0097 VK45DE ENGINE* 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26) 2. Battery (P.8-18) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-13) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-17) 5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-18) 6. Coolant reservoir (P.8-10) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-17) 0-10 Illustrated table of contents 8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-10) 9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-13) 10. Air cleaner (P.8-22) * Shown with the engine compartment access panels removed. For removal and replacement instructions, see "Engine compartment check locations" in the "8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section. SSI0098 VQ35DE ENGINE* 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26) 2. Battery (P.8-18) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-13) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-17) 5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-18) 6. Coolant reservoir (P.8-10) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-17) Illustrated table of contents 0-11 MEMO 0-12 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ................................................................ 1-2 Front seats................................................... 1-2 Rear seats ................................................... 1-4 Head restraint .............................................. 1-5 Armrest........................................................ 1-6 Seat belts ......................................................... 1-8 Precautions on seat belt usage.................... 1-8 Child safety................................................ 1-10 Pregnant women ......................................... 1-11 Injured persons........................................... 1-11 Pre-crash seat belts (front seats) (if so equipped)................................................... 1-12 Three-point type seat belt .......................... 1-12 Seat belt extenders .................................... 1-15 Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-16 Child restraints................................................ 1-16 Precaution on child restraints..................... 1-16 Lower anchors and tethers for children system (LATCH) .......................................... 1-18 Top tether strap child restraint .................. Child restraint installation using LATCH...... Child restraint installation using the seat belts .......................................................... Booster seats .................................................. Precautions on booster seats .................... Booster seat installation ............................ Supplemental restraint system........................ Precautions on supplemental restraint system....................................................... INFINITI advanced air bag system (front seats) ........................................................ Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system ........................ Pre-tensioner seat belt system (front seats) ........................................................ Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... Supplemental air bag warning light ........... Repair and replacement procedure ............. 1-20 1-21 1-25 1-32 1-32 1-34 1-36 1-36 1-42 1-47 1-49 1-50 1-50 1-51 SEATS FRONT SEATS Front power seat adjustment 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. 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 with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. See "Automatic drive positioner" in the "3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments" section for automatic drive positioner operation. 1-2 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0474 SSS0475 Forward and backward: 1 Moving the switch k forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. on 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 height and angle of the seat. Reclining: 2 Move the recline switch k backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move 2 the switch k 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 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 SSS0476 SSS0631 SSS0478 Lumbar support: The lumbar support feature provides 1 lower back support. Push the front k or 2 back k end of the switch to adjust the seat lumbar area. REAR SEATS Rear power seat adjustment (if so equipped) Forward and backward: 1 2 Push the front k or back k end of the switch to move the rear outboard seats forward or backward. The seats move continuously while the switch is being pushed. Entry/exit assist (automatic return): 1 Pushing the ON side k of the switch located on the rear center 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. 2 Pushing the CANCEL side k of the switch will deactivate the automatic return function. 1-4 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 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 Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up. 1 To lower, push the lock knob k and push the head restraint down. 2 To adjust the head restraint angle k , push it in the direction required (front seat head restraints). Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5 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. SPA1278 SIC2783 Active head restraint (front seats) ARMREST Front armrest A Pull the lever k up and slide the driver's Slide the armrest to the original position when using the front cup holders. 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 or passenger's armrest forward and backward. 1-6 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system the "3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments" section. Make sure that the mechanical key is removed from the trunk pass-through lid key cylinder before opening or closing the lid. Otherwise the lid and the rear armrest may be damaged. SSS0520 SSS0479 Rear armrest Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal. Trunk pass-through The rear center seatback can be folded to allow trunk access from inside of the vehicle. To access the trunk, pull down the rear center armrest and pull out the trunk 1 pass-through lid k. To lock the lid, use the mechanical key 2 and turn it to the LOCK position k . To unlock, turn the mechanical key to the 3 UNLOCK position k . For the mechanical key usage, see "Keys (Intelligent Key)" in Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7 SEAT BELTS PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. INFINITI strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. SSS0136A 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. 1-8 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. 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 an INFINITI dealer. 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. SSS0134A 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. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9 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. SSS0016 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 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. SSS0014 1-10 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system "Supplemental restraint system" later in this section. Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (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. 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. 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. Small children Children that are over one year old and weight between 20 lb (9 kg) and 40 lb (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. INJURED PERSONS INFINITI recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11 PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS (front seats) (if so equipped) 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 be activated when: the brake pedal is not depressed the seat belt is not fastened the selector 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 driver's and front passenger's seat belts are fastened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat belt system has a malfunction. Have your INFINITI dealer check and repair the 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 with both feet on the floor 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. If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull Front seat SSS0292 1-12 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Rear seat the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor. SSS0293 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. When the automatic locking mechanism is SSS0290 Rear seat 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. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See "Front passenger air SSS0291A Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13 bag and status light" later in this section. 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. 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 an INFINITI dealer. SSS0326 Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt, push 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 by two separate methods: when the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. when the vehicle slows down rapidly. 1-14 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Shoulder belt height adjustment (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. 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. SPA1836 SSS0294A A To adjust, push the button k , 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. Center of rear seat Selecting correct set of seat belts: The center seat belt buckle is identified A by the CENTER mark k . The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle. 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 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15 CHILD RESTRAINTS may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See an INFINITI dealer for assistance if the extender is required. 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. 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. SSS0099 PRECAUTION 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 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. 1-16 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 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. If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see "Child restraint installation using the seat belts" in this section. Improper use or improper installation of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident. 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. 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. 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 while holding the seat near the LATCH attachment or by the seat belt path. 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 in (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. When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH or a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. SSS0100 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. Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System, 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. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-17 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. This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System or LATCH. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For details, see "Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH)" in this section. If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. See "Child restraint installed using the seat belts" later in this section. In general, child restraints are also designed to be installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder seat belt. Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle's seat and seat belt system. If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child's height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren SYSTEM (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating positions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH anchors. 1-18 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LATCH lower anchor point locations The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH anchors. LATCH label location SSS0567 LATCH lower anchor location (Type A) SSS0659 LATCH lower anchor location (Type B) SSS0637 WARNING Attach LATCH compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration. 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 anchors. The child restraint will not be secured properly. Child restraint anchor points 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. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19 Installing child restraint LATCH anchor attachments LATCH webbing-mounted attachment SSS0643 LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer. LATCH rigid attachment LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. See "Top tether strap child restraint" 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. See "Child restraint installation using LATCH" in this section. SSS0644 SSS0568 TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to an anchor point. 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 1-20 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system seat belts or harnesses. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf. WARNING Attach LATCH compatible child restraints only at the locations shown. For the LATCH lower anchor locations, see "Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH)" in this section. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident. The LATCH 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. 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 anchors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH anchors are obstructed. Installing top tether strap First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt or LATCH (rear outboard seat positions only), as applicable. Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat. 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 strap according to the manufacturer's instructions to remove any slack. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your INFINITI dealer for details. Front-facing Front facing -- step 3 SSS0645 Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using LATCH: 1. If your vehicle is equipped with rear power seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard seats to the uplight and rearmost position. Do not move the rear outboard seats with the child restraints attached to them. 2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21 proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint. Front facing - step 3 3. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. 4. 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" 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 SSS0646 Front facing - step 5 5. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 6. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See "Top tether strap child restraint" in this section. SSS0647 1-22 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system straint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 8. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 4 through 7. Front facing - step 7 7. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold child restraint near the LATCH attachment and 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 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child re- SSS0638 Rear-facing Rear facing - step 3 SSS0648 Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using LATCH: 1. If your vehicle is equipped with rear power seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard seats to the uplight and rearmost position. Do not move the rear outboard seats with the child restraints attached to them. 2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23 Rear facing - step 3 3. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. SSS0649 Rear facing - step 4 4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. SSS0639 Rear facing - step 5 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the LATCH attachment and 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 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child re- SSS0650 1-24 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system straint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 6. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 4 through 5. ously injure or kill your child. INFINITI recommends that child restraints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" in this section for details. The three-point seat 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. Also, it can change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" in this section. SSS0100 CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS WARNING Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System, 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 seri- Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25 A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat. The instructions in this section apply to child restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seat or the front passenger seat. the front seat, it should be placed in a front-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. 3. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See "Head restraint adjustment" 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. Front-facing Front facing (front passenger seat) -- step 2 SSS0640 Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat: 1. If your vehicle is equipped with rear power seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard seats to the uplight and rearmost position. Do not move the rear outboard seats with the child restraints attached to them. 2. If you must install a child restraint in 1-26 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Front facing -- step 4 4. 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. SSS0360B Front facing -- step 5 5. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. SSS0651 Front facing -- step 6 6. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. SSS0652 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27 straint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 10. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat 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. 11. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 9. Front facing -- step 7 7. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 8. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point (rear seat installation only). See "Top tether strap child restraint" in this section. Do not install child restraints equipped with a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor. SSS0653 Front facing -- step 9 9. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and 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 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child re- SSS0641 1-28 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer's instructions. Front facing -- step 12 12. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, push the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated, see "Front passenger air bag and status light" in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. SSS0481 SSS0100 Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat: 1. If your vehicle is equipped with rear power seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard seats to the uplight and rearmost position. Do not move the rear outboard seats with the child restraints attached to them. 2. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29 Rear facing -- step 3 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. SSS0654 Rear facing -- step 4 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the entire belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. SSS0655 Rear facing -- step 5 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. DDS0656 1-30 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system all types of vehicles. 8. Check that the retractor is in the automatic 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. 9. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7. Rear facing -- step 6 6. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. SSS0657 Rear facing -- step 7 7. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and 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 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If you are 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 SSS0658 After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31 BOOSTER SEATS 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. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see "Booster seat installation" in this section. A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a threepoint type seat belt with a booster seat can result in a serious injury in sudden stop or collision. Improper use or improper installation of a booster seat can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident. 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 child's body to provide the maximum protection during a collision. 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 is not used 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 booster seat, but as up- SSS0099 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 1-32 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system right 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. LRS0455 LRS0453 Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle's seat and seat belt system. Make sure the child's head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seat back must be at or above the center of the child's ears. For example, if a low back 1 booster seat k is chosen, the vehicle seat back must be at or above the center of the child's ears. If the seat back is lower than the center of the child's ears, a high back booster seat 2 k should be used. CAUTION Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the booster seat. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33 or the front passenger seat. BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION WARNING INFINITI recommends that booster seat be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger's seat to the rearmost position. LRS0464 CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt automatic locking mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts. Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat: SSS0640 If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats 1. If your vehicle is equipped with rear power seat adjustment, adjust the rear outboard seats to the uplight and rearmost position. Do not move the rear outboard seats with the booster seat attached to them. 2. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rearmost position. 3. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. 1-34 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system