FOREWORD Welcome to the growing family of new INFINITI owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The "INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide" explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) 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. Your INFINITI dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them. 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 1­800­662­6200. In Canada 1­800­361­4792. Thank you. READ FIRST--THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read this Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read "Driving safety precautions" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read "On-pavement and offroad driving precautions", and "Avoiding collision and rollover", and "Driving safety precautions", in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. 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 modifications may not be covered under 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! NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this owner's manual for important safety information. For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive models, a mark is placed at the beginning of the applicable sections/items. 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 without notice and without obligation. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: APD1005 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. If you see this symbol, it means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this happen." If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. © 2004 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. GARDENA, CALIFORNIA 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 North America, Inc., Gardena, California. 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. Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio 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 Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6 Engine compartment locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9 AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-30) 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-30) Supplemental curtain side-impact and rollover air bags (P. 1-14) 4. Front seat belts (P. 1-30) 5. Supplemental front impact air bags (P.1-14) 6. Seats (P. 1-2) 7. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P.1-21) 8. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-27) 9. Supplemental side impact air bag (P. 1-14) 10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-55) 11. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-57) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 1. 2. 3. LII0040 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Engine hood (P. 3-10) Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-23) Windshield (P. 8-18) Power windows (P. 2-47) Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2) Mirrors (P. 3-18) Tire pressure (P. 9-11) Flat tire (P. 6-2) Tire chains (P. 8-35) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) Headlight switch (P. 2-25) Fog light switch and turn signal switch (P. 2-29, P. 2-25) Tow hooks (P. 6-12) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LII0042 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 EXTERIOR REAR Roof rack (P. 2-46) Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) Glass hatch (P. 3-14) Rear window washer (P.2-24) Rear view monitor (P.4-11) Towing/Trailer hitch (P.9-15) Back door release (P. 3-10) Rear sonar system (P.2-31) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) Power vent windows (P.2-49) Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-15, P. 9-3) 12. Fuel filler door (P. 3-15) 13. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-5) 14. Glass hatch (P. 3-14) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. LII0039 0-4 Illustrated table of contents PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Rear ventilators (P. 4-13) Storage (P. 2-35) DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P. 4-28) 4. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-50) 5. Map lights (P. 2-53) 6. Sun visors (P. 3-17) 7. HomeLink (P. 2-54) 8. Glove box (P. 2-35) 9. Seats (P. 1-2) 10. Cup holders (P. 2-39) 11. Luggage storage (P. 2-43) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 1. 2. 3. LII0041 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Driver, center and passenger ventilators (P. 4-13) Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch (P. 2-25) Steering wheel switch for audio control (P. 4-26) Headlight aiming control (P. 2-27) Instrument brightness control (P. 2-28) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-14, P. 2-30) Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P. 2-3, 2-12) Cruise control main/set switches and Intelligent cruise control main/set switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-14, P.5-16) Windshield wiper/washer switch and rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-23, 2-24) Ignition switch (P. 5-7) Navigation system* (P. 4-2) Navigation system* controls (P. 4-2) Audio system controls (P. 4-17) Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-14) Glove box (P. 2-36) Climate controls (P. 4-14) 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. WIC0744 0-6 Illustrated table of contents 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Hazard lights (P. 2-29) Power outlet (P. 2-33) Heated seat switch (P. 2-30) Tow mode switch (P. 2-32) Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch (P. 2-31) Shift selector lever (P. 5-9) Clock (P. 2-32) Power outlet/cigarette lighter (accessory) (P. 2-33) Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-23) 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-37) Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16) Rear sonar system off switch (P. 2-31) Pedal position adjustment switch (P. 3-16) Back door open/close switch (P. 3-10) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. Illustrated table of contents 0-7 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS Battery (P. 8-13) Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22) Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11) Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8) Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) 7. Air cleaner (P. 8-16) 8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7) 9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11) 10. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8) 11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. WDI0413 0-8 Illustrated table of contents WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning light Name Anti-lock brake warning light Page 2-13 Warning light Name Charge warning light Check suspension warning light Intelligent cruise control system warning light (Orange)(if so equipped) Preview Function warning light (Orange; if so equipped) Door open warning light Page 2-14 2-14 Warning light Name Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light 4WD warning light ( model) Low fuel warning light Page 2-14 or Automatic transmission check warning light Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) Brake warning light 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-13 2-15 2-15 2-14 Low tire pressure warning light Low windshield washer fluid warning light 2-14 2-16 or 2-14 Illustrated table of contents 0-9 Warning light Name Seat belt warning light and chime Supplemental air bag warning light Page 2-17 Indicator light Name Intelligent cruise control ON/OFF switch indicator light (Green; if so quipped) Cruise set switch indicator light Intelligent Cruise Control system set switch indicator light (if so equipped) 4WD shift indicator light model) ( Page 2-17 Indicator light Name Front passenger air bag status light High beam indicator light (Blue) Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Security indicator light (NVIS) Slip indicator light Page 2-18 or 2-17 2-18 2-17 2-18 Indicator light Name Automatic transmission position indicator light Cruise main switch indicator light (Green) Page 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-17 2-18 0-10 Illustrated table of contents Indicator light Name Transfer 4LO position indicator light ( model) Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light Page 2-19 2-19 2-19 Illustrated table of contents 0-11 MEMO 0-12 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Front power seat adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2nd row captain's chair adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 2nd row bench seat adjustment (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39 Installation on 2nd row captain's chairs . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Installation on 2nd row bench seats (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45 Installation on 3rd row bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57 Installation on front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-60 SEATS ARS1152 WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat properly. See "Precautions on Seat Belt Usage" later in this section. 1-2 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining 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. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped. WRS0163 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. Operating tips The power 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 switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. See "Automatic drive positioner" in "Pre-driving checks and adjustments" for automatic drive positioner operation. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-3 WRS0164 LRS0238 WRS0369 Seat lifter Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (driver's seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the switch forward or backward to adjust the seatback lumbar area. 2ND ROW CAPTAIN'S CHAIR ADJUSTMENT Reclining To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back. The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat back for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped. 1-4 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags WARNING After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. WRS0415 LRS0372 Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row The 2nd row captain's chairs can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the 3rd row 1 raise the armrest so it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed position, then lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row captain's chair and fold the seatback forward at an angle over the seat base. This will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward. Then 2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat base and tip the 2nd row captain's chair forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat lift up on the same latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-5 WARNING After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. 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. WRS0369 Outboard seats 2ND ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Reclining To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back. The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat back for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. WRS0414 Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the 3rd row 1 lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an angle over the seat base. This will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward. 1-6 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 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. LRS0331 LRS0286 Then 2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat base and tip the outboard seating position of the 2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat lift up on the same latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. The head restraints on the 2nd and 3rd row seats are removable. The front seat head restraints are not removable. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-7 armrest to the stowed position, then pull it to the resting position and adjust to the desired height. WRS0134 WRS0368 Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears. ARMRESTS To use the armrests, pull them down to the resting position. A B Stowed position Resting position Adjustable driver's seat armrest (if so equipped) To use the adjustable driver seat armrest, pull it down to the resting position. Adjust the armrest to the desired position by raising the armrest to the desired height and releasing the armrest. To readjust the armrest to a lower position, raise the 1-8 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats. Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason. If the head restraints are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident. When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured 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. Folding the front passenger's seatback To fold the front passenger's seatback flat for extra storage length when transporting long items: 1 Slide the seat to the rear-most position. Lift up on the recline lever, located on the outside edge of the seat, and fold the seatback forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback to release the back of the seat. LRS0341 FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-9 WARNING If you fold the front passenger's seatback flat forward to carry longer objects, be sure this cargo is properly secured and not near an air bag. In a crash, an inflating air bag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inflate. See "Precautions on supplemental restraint system" later in this section. LRS0342 2 Once the seatback is released it will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion. 3. To return the front passenger's seat to a seating position lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Then pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to a proper seating position. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the front passenger's seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop. LRS0332 Folding the 2nd row captain's chairs To fold the 2nd row captain's chairs flat for maximum cargo hauling: 1 Raise the armrest to the stowed position. Remove the 2nd row center console, see "Console removal" in the "Instruments and controls" section of this Owner's Manual. Pull the strap forward, located in the center of the seat cushion, and fold the seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle. 2 1-10 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags LRS0333 3 LRS0334 4 LRS0335 5 Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the seatback flat forward. There is a carpet panel flap that can be folded toward the back of the vehicle. The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd row captain's chairs to a seating position. Make sure to properly raise the seatback to an upright position and push the seat cushion down into place. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-11 LRS0336 LRS0337 2 LRS0338 3 Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum cargo hauling: 1 Pull the strap forward, located in the center of each seat cushion, and fold each seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle. Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of the outboard seats to fold the outboard seatbacks flat. To fold the center seatback flat, pull up on the strap on the edge of the center seat cushion and fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. There is a carpet panel flap on the back of each seat that can be folded toward the back of the vehicle 1-12 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags WARNING When returning the seatbacks, be sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector. Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat. When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured. If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop. LRS0339 4 LRS0374 The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. Folding the 3rd row bench seat To fold the 3rd row bench seat flat for maximum cargo capacity: Disconnect and secure the center seat belt and tongues into the retractor base. See "Stowing rear center seat belt" later in this section. Then pull up on the latch located in the center of the seatback and fold it forward over the seat base. To return the 3rd row bench seat to a seating position unfold the seatback and push it back until it latches into position. 5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats to a seating position reverse the process for the outboard seats. 6. To return the center seat to a seating position, lift up on the pull strap on the back of the seat base while lifting on the seatback. Then push the seat cushion back into place. Make sure to properly raise the seatback to an upright position and push the seat cushion down into place. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-13 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 (INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System), supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact and rollover air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts. Supplemental front impact air bag system: The INFINITI advanced air bag system can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Supplemental side-impact air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. Supplemental curtain side-impact and rollover air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtain air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a short time. These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. See "Seat belts" later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage. The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. 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. 1-14 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 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 advanced air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. WRS0031 WARNING The supplemental front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Also, the front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in this section. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. The seat belts and the supplemental front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the INFINITI advanced air bag system, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against it The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See "Front Passenger air bag and status light" later in this section. Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-15 ARS1133 ARS1041 WARNING Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. 1-16 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 WARNING Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags, side air bags or curtain sideimpact and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Preteens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-17 ARS1045 WRS0256 WRS0431 WARNING 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. See "Child restraints" later in this section for details. Do not lean against doors or windows. WARNING Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag: The supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. 1-18 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags WARNING The seat belts, the supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations. WRS0365 SSS0162 Do not lean against doors or windows. Do not lean against doors or windows. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-19 WRS0363 SSS0159 WARNING When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation. 1-20 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags SRS curtain side-impact and rollover air bag modules 2. SRS curtain side-impact and rollover air bag 3. Diagnosis sensor unit 4. Supplemental front air bag modules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control unit 7. Occupant classification sensor 8. Seat belt buckle switches 9. Pre-tensioner retractor 10. Satellite sensors 11. Supplemental side air bag modules 1. INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI advanced air bag system for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regulations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The driver supplemental front air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front air bag is mounted in the WRS0434 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-21 dashboard above the glove box. The supplemental front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental front air bag system operation. The INFINITI advanced air bag system has dual stage inflators. It also monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt buckle sensors, occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) and passenger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, it additionally monitors the weight of an occupant or object on the seat and seat belt tension. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in this section for further details. One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system. If you have any questions about your air bag system, please contact INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact INFINITI. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner's Manual. When a supplemental front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not 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. Even with INFINITI advanced air bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the front air bag module during inflation. The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. The supplemental front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. 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. 1-22 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system. The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the requirements. LRS0351 LRS0316 Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. Status light The front passenger air bag status light or is located under the climate controls. The light operates as follows: Unoccupied passenger seat or when other conditions are met as outlined in this section: The or illuminates to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash. Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The light or is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is ON. Front passenger air bag One sensor used is the occupant classification sensor (weight sensor). It is in the bottom of the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by weight. It works together with seat belt sensors described later. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the advanced air bag system is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, its weight and the child's weight can be detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF. Weight sensor operation can vary depending on the front passenger seat belt sensors. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-23 The front passenger seat belt sensors are designed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when it is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). Based on the weight on the seat detected by the weight sensor and the belt tension detected on the seat belt, the advanced air bag system determines whether the front passenger air bag should be automatically turned OFF as required by the regulations. Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF. Also, if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cushion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupant improperly uses the seat belt in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode), this could cause the air bag to be turned OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag. INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and children be properly restrained in a rear seat. INFINITI also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the weight sensor and seat belt sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints as required by the regulations. Failing to properly secure child restraints and to use the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. See "Child restraints" later in this section for proper use and installation. If the front passenger seat is not occupied and the seat belt is not buckled, the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object's weight detected by the weight sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly. Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF. The light will illuminate (indicating the air bag is OFF and will not inflate) when the front passenger seat is not occupied. If an adult occupant is in the seat and the passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat or using the seat belt properly. If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, but the status light is not lit (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. If such situations happen, properly position and restrain the occupant or child restraint. Otherwise reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat. If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the passenger air bag status light or , located under the climate controls, will illuminate and the supplemental air bag warning light , located in the meter and gauges area in the center of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer. 1-24 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags Other supplemental front air bag precautions WARNING Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental front air bag inflates. Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle's electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental front 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 instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system. Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifically designed to assure proper air bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such objects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classification system (weight sensor). No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the supplemental front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury. Maintenance on and around the supplemental front air bag system should be done by an INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an INFINITI dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system. A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could affect inflation of the supplemental air bag system. The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification. 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. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-25 signed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions. Curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag and curtain air bag operation. WRS0381 The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the supplemental side air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain air bag inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bag and curtain air bag will deflate after the collision is over. The supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START positions. 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. Supplemental side-impact air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags system The supplemental side-impact air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The supplemental curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are located in the side roof rails in all 3 rows. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are de- When the supplemental side air bag and curtain air bags inflate, 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 chest of the front occupants. Curtain sideimpact and rollover air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions in all rows. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag, or curtain air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. 1-26 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 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 side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover 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 side air bag and curtain air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain air bag or damage to the side air bag and curtain air bag system. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle's electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental curtain air bag system. Tampering with the supplemental side air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seatback or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag. Work around and on the curtain air bag system should be done by an INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an INFINITI dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag or curtain air bag system. * The SRS wiring harness or connectors are yellow or orange for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental side air bag and curtain 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 and buckle as a unit. If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but the pre-tensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by your INFINITI dealer. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This is to prevent accidental activation of the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage to the pre-tensioner seat belt operation. Tampering with the pre-tensioner seat belt system may result in serious personal injury. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-27 Work around and on the pre-tensioner system should be done by an INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an INFINITI dealer. 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 pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system activates in conjunction with the front and side impact supplemental air bag systems. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front 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. 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. After the pre-tensioner seat belts have activated, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest. If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner system, the supplemental air bag warning will not come on, will flash intermitlight tently 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. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest INFINITI dealer. 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. LRS0397 1. 2. SRS Air bag warning labels SRS Side air bag warning label SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front air bags and supplemental side air bags are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. 1-28 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags When the ignition key is in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag, curtain air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt systems need servicing: The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds. The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. LRS0100 WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems and/or pre-tensioner seat belt systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as possible. Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts are designed to inflate on a one-timeonly basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these supplemental air bag systems should be done only by an INFINITI dealer. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain air bags, pretensioner seat belts and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag and curtain sideimpact and rollover air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt systems. The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit, crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, rollover sensor, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belts and all related wiring. The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bags and curtain air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt systems may not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest INFINITI dealer. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-29 SEAT BELTS WARNING Once a supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag or curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the supplemental front air bags inflate, the activated pre-tensioner seat belts must also be replaced. The air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt system should be replaced by an INFINITI dealer. The air bag module and pretensioner seat belt system cannot be repaired. The supplemental front air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag systems, and the pre-tensioner seat belt system should be inspected by an INFINITI dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. If you need to dispose of the supplemental air bag, pre-tensioner seat belt system or scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI dealer. Correct supplemental air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt system disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. SSS0136 PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. INFINITI strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. 1-30 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags SSS0134 SSS0016 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. WARNING 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. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-31 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 your 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. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer's inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged. SSS0014 WARNING 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. 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 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints. 1-32 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags