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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 the
function 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 front air
bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Man-
ual.

SSS1092

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM-

PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND

ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IM-

PACT AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMEN-

TAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS

The side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats. The
curtain air bags are located in the side roof
rails. All of the information, cautions and
warnings in this manual apply and must be
followed. The side air bags and curtain air
bags are designed 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 on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
Curtain air bags are also designed to
inflate in certain types of rollover collisions
or near rollovers. As a result, certain
vehicle movements (for example, during
severe off roading) may cause the curtain
air bags to inflate.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always
an indication of proper side air bag and
curtain air bag operation.
When side air bags 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.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the chest and pelvis of the front occupants.
Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact
force to the head of occupants in the front
and rear (2nd and 3rd) outboard seating

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positions. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflat-
ing side air bag or curtain air bag may
cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air
bags and curtain 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 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 bags inflate quickly in
order to help protect the occupants.
Because of this, the force of the side air
bags and curtain air bags inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is
too close to, or is against, these air bag
modules during inflation. In a rollover, the
curtain air bags on both sides are designed
to inflate. Under both side-impact situa-
tions, the curtain air bags will remain
inflated for a short period of time.
The side air bags and curtain air bags
operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates. The air bag warning

light will turn off after about 7 seconds if
the systems are operational.

WARNING

Do not place any objects near the seat-
back 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
side air bag inflates.

Right after inflation, several side air
bags and curtain air bag system compo-
nents will be hot. Do not touch them; you
may severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
side air bag and curtain air bags. This is
to prevent damage to or accidental
inflation of the side air bag and curtain
air bag systems.

Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspen-
sion system or side panel. This could
affect proper operation of the side air
bag and curtain air bag systems.

Tampering with the 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
bags.

Removing or modifying the front pas-
senger seat may affect the function of
the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.

It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for work on and around the side
air bag and curtain air bag. It is also
recommended you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for installation of electrical equip-
ment. The Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should
not be modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on
the side-impact 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 side air bag
and curtain air bag systems and guide the

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buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS

(front seats)

WARNING

The pretensioners cannot be reused after
activation. They must be replaced to-
gether with the retractor and buckle as a
unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but a pretensioner is not
activated, be sure to have the preten-
sioner system checked and, if necessary,
replaced. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pretensioner system. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental activa-
tion of the pretensioners. Tampering
with the pretensioner system may result
in serious personal injury.

It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for work on and around the
pretensioner system. It is also recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for

installation of electrical equipment. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on
the pretensioner system.

If you need to dispose of a pretensioner
or scrap the vehicle, it is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. Correct pretensioner disposal
procedures are set forth in the appro-
priate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause perso-
nal injury.

The pretensioner system may activate with
the supplemental air bag system in certain
types of collisions. 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 pretensioner is encased with the seat
belt retractor and buckle anchor. These
seat belts are used the same way as
conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner activates, smoke is
released and a loud noise may be heard.
The smoke is not harmful, and it 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 breath-
ing condition should get fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters
allow the seat belt to release webbing (if
necessary) to reduce forces against the
chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is used to indicate malfunctions in the
pretensioner system. (See “Supplemental
air bag warning light” (P.1-71) for more
details.) If the operation of the supple-
mental air bag warning light indicates
there is a malfunction, have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the preten-
sioner system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Man-
ual.

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SSS1016

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING

LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag system are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

SRS air bag

The warning labels

are located on the

surface of the sun visors.

SPA1097

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING

LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying

in the instrument panel,

monitors the circuits for the air bag
systems, pretensioners and all related
wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the ON
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
air bag and/or pretensioner systems need
servicing:
.

The supplemental air bag warning light

remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.

The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the air bag and/or
pretensioner systems may not operate
properly. They must be checked and
repaired. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner
systems will not operate in an accident. To
help avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

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REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE-

DURE

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to
activate on a one-time-only basis. As a
reminder, unless it is damaged, the sup-
plemental air bag warning light will remain
illuminated after inflation has occurred.
These systems should be repaired and/or
replaced as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,
curtain air bags, pretensioners and related
parts should be pointed out to the person
conducting the maintenance. The ignition
switch should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.

WARNING

Once a front air bag, side air bag or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and must
be replaced. Additionally, the activated
pretensioner must also be replaced. The

air bag module and pretensioner should
be replaced. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
However, the air bag module and pre-
tensioner system cannot be repaired.

The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air
bag and the pretensioner should be
inspected if there is any damage to the
front end or side portion of the vehicle. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.

If you need to dispose of a supplemental
air bag or pretensioner or scrap the
vehicle, it is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer. Correct supplemental
air bag and pretensioner system dispo-
sal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.

If there is an impact to your vehicle from
any direction, your Occupant Classifica-
tion Sensor (OCS) should be checked to
verify it is still functioning correctly. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. The OCS should
be checked even if no air bags deploy as
a result of the impact. Failure to verify
proper OCS function may result in an

improper air bag deployment resulting in
injury or death.

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JVC0711X

Power liftgate switch*

Instrument brightness control switch

TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-
ometer

Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal
— Fog light

Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
— Audio control steering switch
— Hands-Free Phone System switch

Trip computer switch

Wiper and washer switch

Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)
— Cruise control system*
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem*

Dynamic driver assistance switch*
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system*
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-
tem*
— Blind Spot Intervention

(BSI) sys-

tem*

10. Shift lever
11. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch*/

SNOW mode switch/TOW MODE
switch/Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF switch

12. Headlight aiming control*
13. Power liftgate main switch

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COCKPIT

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14. Warning systems switch*

— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)*

15. BCI (Back-up Collision Intervention)

switch* or Power liftgate switch*

16. Electric tilting/telescopic steering

wheel switch

*: if so equipped

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SSI0733

Side ventilator

Meters and gauges

Hazard indicator flasher switch

Center ventilator

Center multi-function control panel
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons

Center display
— Around View

Monitor

— Navigation system**

— DVD player operation

Clock

Defroster switch

Front passenger supplemental air bag

10. Fuse box
11. Parking brake
12. Hood release handle
13. Steering wheel

— Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering system

14. Push-button ignition switch
15. Climate controlled seat switch*/

Heated seat switch*

16. Remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch*
17. Heated steering wheel switch
18. Power outlet
19. Front passenger air bag status light
20. Cup holder
21. Automatic air conditioning system
22. Audio system
23. Glove box

*: if so equipped
**: Refer to the separate Navigation Sys-
tem Owner’s Manual.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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SIC4450

Tachometer*

Warning/Indicator lights

Speedometer*

Engine coolant temperature gauge*

Voltmeter*

Vehicle information display/Od-
ometer/twin trip odometer

Engine oil pressure gauge*

Fuel gauge*

*: The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the

OFF position. This is not a malfunction.

CAUTION

For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampened
with water. Never use a rough cloth,
alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of
solvent or paper towel with a chemical
cleaning agent. They will scratch or
cause discoloration to the lens.

Do not spray any liquid such as water on
the meter lens. Spraying liquid may
cause the system to malfunction.

METERS AND GAUGES

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SIC4369

Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).

JVI0543X

Odometer/twin trip odometer

Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer

and twin trip odometer

are displayed on the vehicle informa-

tion display when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.

Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

at the

bottom left of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows:
TRIP A ? TRIP B ? TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

for more

than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. (See
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-22).)

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SIC4371

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.

SIC4372

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone

shown in the

illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” (P.6-14) for immediate
action required.

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SIC4374

FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, acceleration, or going up
or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0” (Empty).
The low fuel warning

appears on the

vehicle information display when the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is

convenient, preferably before the gauge
reaches “0”. There will be a small reserve
of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge
needle reaches “0”.
The

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the

light

should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.

For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-20).

SIC4375

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is
running. When the engine speed is high,
the engine oil pressure is also high. When
it is low, the gauge indicates the low (L) oil
pressure.
The engine oil pressure is normal when the
gauge needle points within the zone

shown in the illustration.

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CAUTION

This gauge is not designed to indicate
low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. (See “Engine oil”
(P.8-6).)

If the gauge needle does not move with
the proper amount of engine oil, have
the vehicle checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. Continued vehicle operation in
such a condition could cause serious
damage to the engine.

SIC4376

VOLTMETER

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the volt meter indicates the
battery voltage. When the engine is run-
ning, it indicates the generator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volt drop
below the normal range. If the needle is not
in the normal range (10.5 to 15.5 volt)
while the engine is running, it may indicate
that the charging system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND

NEEDLE SWEEP

The ring illumination surrounding meters
and gauges illuminates when the driver’s
door is closed after getting into the vehicle
with the Intelligent Key carried in.
When the engine is started, the indicator
needles will sweep in the speedometer and
tachometer and the ring illumination will
be brightened gradually. This function can
be turned off. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-
29).)

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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning

light

Intelligent Key warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator

light (orange; if so equipped)

High beam assist indicator light

Automatic transmission check warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

High beam indicator light

Automatic Transmission (AT) oil temperature

warning light

Master warning light

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indica-

tor light (green; if so equipped)

Automatic Transmission (AT) park warning

light

Seat belt warning light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Inter-

vention (BSI) system warning light (orange;

if so equipped)

Supplemental air bag warning light

Security indicator light

Brake warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

SNOW mode indicator light

Charge warning light

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indi-

cator light (if so equipped)

TOW mode indicator light

Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warn-

ing light (orange; if so equipped)

Automatic transmission position indicator

light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Engine oil pressure warning light

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator

light (green; if so equipped)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator

light

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light (4WD

models)

Check suspension indicator light

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system

warning light (if so equipped)

CRUISE indicator light (if so equipped)

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system

warning light (orange; if so equipped)

Exterior light indicator

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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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