User manual INFINITI I35 - 2002

FOREWORD Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture. The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so also is the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI --from the way it looks and drives to the high level of retailer service. To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner's Manual immediately. It explains all of the features, controls and performance characteristics of your INFINITI; it also provides important instructions and safety information. A separate Warranty Information Booklet is to be found in your Owner's literature portfolio. Always carry it with you when you take your INFINITI to an authorized retailer. The portfolio contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the periodic maintenance required to keep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance program. Additionally, a separate Customer Care and Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state's lemon law. INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying ownership experience for as long as you own your car. Should you have any questions regarding your INFINITI or your INFINITI retailer, please contact our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-6626200. In Hawaii 1-808-836-0848 (Oahu number). In Canada 1-800-361-4792. Thank you. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Always observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. Always use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat. Always provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety READ FIRST -- THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. features to all occupants of the vehicle. Always review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. fore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under INFINITI warranties. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. There- CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. SII0151 If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen. © 2002 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. TABLE OF CONTENTS SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS ................... 1-1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................... 2-1 PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................ 3-1 HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS .................................. 4-1 STARTING AND DRIVING................................................................... 5-1 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................. 6-1 APPEARANCE AND CARE................................................................... 7-1 DO-IT-YOURSELF ............................................................................ 8-1 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 9-1 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ......................................... 10-1 INDEX ........................................................................................ 11-1 1 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Seats............................................................ 1-2 Front power seat adjustment ................. 1-3 Folding rear seat .................................... 1-4 Head restraint adjustment ...................... 1-5 Active head restraint (Front seats)......... 1-6 Armrest................................................... 1-7 Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-7 Precautions on supplemental restraint system .................................................... 1-7 Supplemental air bag warning labels... 1-20 Supplemental air bag warning light..... 1-20 Seat belts .................................................. 1-22 Precautions on seat belt usage ........... 1-22 Child safety........................................... 1-26 Pregnant women .................................. 1-27 Injured persons .................................... 1-28 Three-point type seat belt with retractor................................................ 1-28 Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-31 Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-32 Child restraints .......................................... 1-32 Precautions on child restraints ............ 1-32 Installation on rear seat center or outboard positions............................................... 1-34 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children) System.................................. 1-39 Top tether strap child restraint ........... 1-41 Installation on front passenger seat.... 1-42 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SEATS belt and receive serious internal injuries. For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. SIR0091 WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The 1-2 shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT 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. Reclining WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. For memory seat information see "Automatic drive positioner" in the "3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments" section. Forward and backward SIR0110 SIR0109 Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. Operating tips The motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. 1-3 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Seat lifter (Driver's seat) Lumbar support (Driver's seat) FOLDING REAR SEAT Interior trunk access SIR0133 SIP0117 Push the front or rear end of the switch to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area. SIR0156 1-4 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Pull up on the release knob to access the trunk from the rear seat. The rear seats can be locked using the master key to prevent unauthorized access. sengers without proper restraint can be extremely dangerous in an accident or sudden stop. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked with the rear seatback securely latched when not in use, and prevent children's access to car keys. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. WARNING When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain that they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured in the latched position, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by pas- SIR0088B 1-5 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS To raise the head restraint, simply pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob and push the head restraint down. ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (Front seats) Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function. SIR0113 SIR0144 Adjust the head restraints so the center is level with the center of your ears. WARNING Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint. The 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. 1-6 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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. ARMREST SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concerning the driver and passenger supplemental front air bags and supplemental side air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt. Supplemental front air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the face and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Supplemental side air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head and the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. These supplemental restraint systems are de1-7 SIR0067 Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS signed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and front door finishers. (See "Seat belts" later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. SIR0092 WARNING The supplemental front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear im- pact, roll over, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. 1-8 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts. 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- SIR0093 The seat belts and the supplemental front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive 1-9 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS side the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates. SIR0007 SIR0008 SIR0006 1-10 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0009 SIR0010 SIR0011 1-11 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS WARNING Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations. Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bag or supplemental side air bag inflates if they are not properly restrained. Also never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. For additional information, see "Child restraints" later in this section. SIR0059 WARNING Supplemental side air bag The supplemental side air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the 1-12 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS The seat belts and the supplemental side air bag are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag inflates 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. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat 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 es- SIR0121 SIR0094 event lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. SIR0122 1-13 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS pecially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation. SIR0137A 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 dashboard above the glove box. These systems are designed to meet optional certi1-14 fication 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 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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. 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 dash board. 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. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. WARNING Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental front air bag inflates. Right after inflation, several air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may 1-15 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS severely burn yourself. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental front air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the air bag or damage to the air bag system. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle's electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental air bag system. Tampering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the dashboard, or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system. Work around and on the supplemental front air bag system should be done by an authorized INFINITI retailer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI retailer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system. * The SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification. SIR0129 A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could affect inflation of the supplemental air bag system. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. Supplemental side air bag system 1-16 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS The supplemental side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The supplemental side air bag (on the driver or front passenger seat) is designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. It is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. It may not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag operation. When the supplemental side air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. 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 side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the head and the chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Supplemental side air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from supplemental side air bag. The side air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the side air bag module during inflation. The side air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. WARNING Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental side air bag inflates. Right after inflation, several supplemental side air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental side 1-17 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bag or damage to the side air bag system. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle's electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the side air bag system. Tampering with the supplemental side air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seat assembly by placing material near the seatback of the front seat, or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag system. Work around and on the supplemental side air bag system should be done by an authorized INFINITI retailer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI retailer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag system. * The SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental side air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For front seats) WARNING The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be reused after activation. It must be replaced together with the retractor as a unit. If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but the pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pre-tensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by your INFINITI retailer. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pre-tensioner seat 1-18 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS belt system. This is to prevent accidental activation of the pretensioner seat belt or damage to the pre-tensioner seat belt operation. Tampering with the pretensioner seat belt system may result in serious personal injury. Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done by an authorized INFINITI retailer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI retailer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pre-tensioner seat belt system. If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized INFINITI retailer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system activates in conjunction with the supplemental front air bag. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, thereby restraining seat occupants. The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt's retractor. These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts. When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates, smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care should be taken not to inhale it as it may 1-19 cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner system, the supplemental air bag warning light will not come on, will flash intermittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or START position. In this case, the pre-tensioner seat belt may not function properly. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SIR0132 SIR0096D Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag system, supplemental side air bag system, and pre-tensioner seat belt. The circuits monitored by the air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit, satellite sensors, front air bag modules, side air bag modules and all related wiring, and pre-tensioner seat belt. After turning the ignition key to the ON 1-20 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental front air bag system, supplemental side air bag system, and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing: The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds. The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags and/or pre-tensioner seat belt may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized INFINITI retailer. WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental front air bag system, supplemental side air bag system and/or pre-tensioner seat belt will not operate in an accident. supplemental side air bags, related parts and pre-tensioner seat belt should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. WARNING Once the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag and/or pre-tensioner seat belt have activated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced, additionally, if any of the supplemental air bags inflate, the pre-tensioner seat belts must also be replaced. The module should be replaced by an authorized INFINITI retailer. The supplemental front air bag module or supplemental side air bag mod1-21 Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these systems should be done only by authorized INFINITI retailers. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS ule cannot be repaired. The supplemental front air bag system, supplemental side air bag system and pre-tensioner seat belt should be inspected by an authorized INFINITI retailer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. If you need to dispose of these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized INFINITI retailer. Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. SEAT BELTS PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE Your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat belt and it is properly adjusted. INFINITI strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most states, provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. 1-22 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0102 1-23 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0125 SIR0016 1-24 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained and, if appropriate, in a child restraint. The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly. Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible around the hips, not the waist. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle. Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness. Do not allow more than one person to use the same belt. Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts. SIR0014 1-25 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by your INFINITI retailer. Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your INFINITI retailer. Removal and installation of the pre-tensioner seat belt system components should be done by an authorized INFINITI retailer. All seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision by your INFINITI retailer. 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. CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. The proper restraint depends on the child's size. Generally, infants [up to about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg)] should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints. WARNING Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle's seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt 1-26 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints. All US states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See "Child restraints" later in this section.) In addition, there are many types of child restraints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection. INFINITI recommends that all preteens and children be restrained in the rear seat if possible. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (air bag system) for the front passenger. (See "Supplemental restraint system" earlier in this section for precautions.) Infants and small children INFINITI recommends that infants and small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. on the hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat. 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 a sudden stop. Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. If the child's seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat (commercially available) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low 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 1-27 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS as possible around the hips, not the waist. 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. 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 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. SIR0126 THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. 1-28 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat. SIR0127 SIR0019 SIR0061 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps. The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown. 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. The front passenger and rear seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint instal- 1-29 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS lation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. For additional information, see "Child restraints" later in this section. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. the right position, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods: when the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. when the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the belts, check their operation as follows: grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see your INFINITI retailer. Unfastening the seat belts WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain that seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured in SIR0021 To unfasten the belt, press the button on the 1-30 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Shoulder belt height adjustment (For front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See "Precautions on seat belt usage" earlier in this section.) passes over the shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position. To raise, move the adjuster up to the desired position without pushing the button. SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available which is compatible with the installed seat belts. The extender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See your INFINITI retailer for assistance if the extender is required. WARNING After adjustment, release the button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor 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. WARNING Only INFINITI belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment belts, should be used with INFINITI belts. Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unneces1-31 SIR0116 The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. (See "Precautions on seat belt usage" earlier in this section.) To lower, push the release button, and then move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position, so that the belt SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS sary 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. retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced. jury 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 rear facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat. INFINITI recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident CHILD RESTRAINTS SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry. If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may 1-32 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 in- SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. An improperly installed child restraint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident. In general, child restraints are designed to be installed with the lap portion of a three-point type seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) system. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted 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, 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. Always follow all recommended procedures. All US states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being operated. WARNING Improper use of a child restraint can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle. 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 1-33 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. For a front facing child restraint, check to make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the child's face or neck. If it does, put the shoulder belt behind the child restraint. If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see instructions later in this section. When your child restraint is not in use, store it in the trunk or keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSITIONS Front facing WARNING The three-point belt on your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to do so will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. It could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat, follow these steps: CAUTION Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint. 1-34 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0117 SIR0118 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer's instructions. SIR0043 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. 1-35 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0039A SIR0062 SIR0042 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. 6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any 1-36 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. Failure to do so will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. It could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat, follow these steps: SIR0120 Rear facing WARNING The three-point belt on your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer's instructions. SIR0119 1-37 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SIR0046 SIR0045A SIR0047 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt. 1-38 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. SIR0143B SIR0048 LATCH (LOWER ANCHOR AND TETHER FOR CHILDREN) SYSTEM 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. 6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any WARNING Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child 1-39 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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. 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 Tether for CHildren) system. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX 1-40 compatible 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 starting 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 rear 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, 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 in the rear seat, 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 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS LATCH system attachments into the anchor points on the rear seat. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether, see "Top tether 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 tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the child restraint is securely held in place. 3. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT Keep the removed cover in a secured place to prevent loss or damage. WARNING The child restraint anchor point is designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance is it to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. SIR0115 If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to the provided anchor point. First, secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt. Remove the anchor cover from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat. Secure the top tether strap to the anchor bracket. Anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf finisher. If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your INFINITI retailer for details. 1-41 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT by the air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child. INFINITI recommends that child restraints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a front facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat. SIR0101 WARNING Never install a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Supplemental front air bags inflate with great force. A rear facing child restraint could be struck The three-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint. 1-42 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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. Front facing If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps: 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. SIR0103 1. Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat. It should be placed in a front facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Always follow SIR0055 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle 1-43 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. SIR0063 SIR0056 SIR0053A 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to 1-44 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. 6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. 1-45