belt INFINITI G35 2003 User Guide

The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel; the front
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in
the instrument panel above the glove box.
These systems are designed to meet optional
certification requirements under U.S. regula- tions. 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 informa-
tion, cautions and warnings in this manual
still apply and must be followed. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity frontal collisions, although they may
inflate if the forces in another type of collision
are similar to those of a higher severity frontal
impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal
collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not
always an indication of proper supplemental
air bag operation.
The supplemental air bag system has dual
stage inflators for both the driver and passen-
ger air bags. The system monitors information
from the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis
sensor unit and seat belt buckle sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened, inflator
operation is based on the severity of a collision
and whether the seat belts are being used.
Only one front air bag may inflate in a crash,
depending on the crash severity and whether
the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
This does not indicate improper performance
of the system. If you have any questions about
the performance of your air bag system,
please contact your INFINITI retailer.
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
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ing condition should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental front air bags, along with the
use of seat belts, helps to cushion the impact
force on the face and chest of the front occu-
pants. They can help save lives and reduce
serious injuries. However, an inflating front air
bag may cause facial abrasions or other inju-
ries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to
the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel or
instrument panel. The supplemental front air
bags inflates 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 colli-
sion 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 O Do not place any objects on the steer-
ing wheel pad or on the instrument
panel. Also, do not place any objects
between any occupant and the steer-
ing wheel or instrument panel. Such
objects may become dangerous pro-
jectiles and cause injury if the supple-
mental front air bag inflates.
O Right after inflation, several air bag
system components will be hot. Do
not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
O No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental front air bag sys-
tem. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the air bag or damage to
the air bag system.
O 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.
O 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 as-
sembly by placing material over the
steering wheel pad, above the dash-
board, or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system.
O Work around and on the supplemen-
tal front air bag system should be
done by an authorized INFINITI re-
tailer. Installation of electrical equip-
ment should also be done by an au-
thorized INFINITI retailer. The yellow
and orange Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) wiring and connectors
should not be modified or discon-
nected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the air bag
system.
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O A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified re-
pair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect inflation of the supple-
mental air bag system.
O The SRS wiring harness connectors
are yellow and orange for easy iden-
tification.
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 and
curtain side-impact air bag systems The supplemental side air bags are located in
the outside of the seatback of the front seats.
The supplemental curtain side-impact air bags
are located in the side roof rails. These sys-
tems are designed to meet voluntary guide-
lines 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 air bags are designed to inflate in
higher severity side collisions on the side of the vehicle impacted, although they may in-
flate if the forces in another type of collision are
similar to those of a higher severity side im-
pact. They are designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted. They may not
inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle dam-
age (or lack of it) is not always an indication of
proper supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag operation.
When the supplemental side air bag and cur-
tain side-impact air bag 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
side-impact air bags help to cushion the im-
pact force to the head of occupants in the front
and rear outboard seating positions. They can
help save lives and reduce serious injuries.
However, an inflating side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag may cause abrasions or
other injuries. Supplemental side air bags and
curtain side-impact air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.
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the buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner's Manual.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For
front seats)
WARNINGO The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be
reused after activation. It must be
replaced together with the retractor
as a unit.
O If the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the pre-tensioner
is not activated, be sure to have the
pre-tensioner system checked and, if
necessary, replaced by your INFINITI
retailer.
O No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pre-tensioner seat belt system.
This is to prevent accidental activa-
tion of the pre-tensioner seat belt or
damage to the pre-tensioner seat belt
operation. Tampering with the pre-
tensioner seat belt system may re- sult in serious personal injury.
O Work around and on the pre-
tensioner system should be done by
an authorized INFINITI retailer. Instal-
lation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an authorized
INFINITI retailer. Unauthorized electri-
cal test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the pre-
tensioner seat belt system.
O If you need to dispose of the pre-
tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con-
tact an authorized INFINITI retailer.
Correct pre-tensioner disposal proce-
dures 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 retrac-
tor, 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 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
seat belt 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. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized INFINITI retailer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat
belt system and guide the buyer to the appro-
priate sections in this Owner's Manual.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental air bag
system are placed in the vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playing in the instrument panel, monitors
the circuits of the supplemental front air bag,
supplemental side air bag and curtain side-
impact air bag systems, 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, curtain side-impact air bag
modules, pre-tensioner seatbelt and all related
wiring.
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tion, 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, supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag sys-
tems, and pre-tensioner seat belt need servic-
ing:
O The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental front
air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain
side-impact 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.
WARNINGIf the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemen- tal front air bag, supplemental side air
bag, curtain side-impact air bag sys-
tems and/or pretensioner seat belt
will not operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags, supplemental
side air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and
pre-tensioner seat belts are designed to acti-
vate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after infla-
tion has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these systems should be done only by an
authorized INFINITI retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, side
air bags, curtain side-impact air bags, related
parts and pre-tensioner seat belt should be
pointed out to the person conducting the main-
tenance. The ignition key should always be in
the LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle. WARNING O Once the supplemental front air bag,
side air bag or curtain side-impact 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 belt
must also be replaced. The air bag
module and pre-tensioner seat belt
system should be replaced by an au-
thorized INFINITI retailer. The air bag
modules and pre-tensioner seat belt
system cannot be repaired.
O The supplemental front air bag and
side air bag, curtain side-impact air
bag systems and pre-tensioner seat
belt system should be inspected by
an authorized INFINITI retailer if there
is any damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle.
O If you need to dispose of these
supplemental systems or scrap the
vehicle, contact an authorized
INFINITI retailer.
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Correct disposal procedures are set
forth in the appropriate INFINITI Ser-
vice Manual. Incorrect disposal pro-
cedures could cause personal injury.
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 pas-
sengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories require
that seat belts be worn at all times when a
vehicle is being driven.SEAT BELTS
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WARNINGO 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.
O 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.
O 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. O 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.
O Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
O Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its ef-
fectiveness.
O Do not allow more than one person to
use the same belt.
O Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.
O 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 authorized
INFINITI retailer.
O Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the SSS0136
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retractor. See your INFINITI retailer.
O Removal and installation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system compo-
nents should be done by an autho-
rized INFINITI retailer.
O All seat belt assemblies including re-
tractors and attaching hardware
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by your INFINITI retailer. INFINITI
recommends that all seat belt assem-
blies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was mi-
nor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be in-
spected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.
O All child restraints and attaching
hardware should be inspected after
any collision. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer's inspection in-
structions and replacement recom-
mendations. The child restraints
should be replaced if they are dam-
aged. 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 re-
straints are available for children who outgrow
rear facing child restraints. SSS0134 SSS0016
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WARNINGInfants and children need special pro-
tection. The vehicle's seat belts may not
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints. All US states and provinces of Canada require
the use of approved child restraints for infants
and small children. (See ªChild restraintsº 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 sys-
tem (air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See ªSupplemental Restraint Systemº
earlier in this section for precautions.
Infants and small children INFINITI recommends that infants and small
children be placed in child restraints that com-
ply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards. You should choose a child restraint that
fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer's instructions for installation and use. Larger children Children who are too large for child restraint
systems 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
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.SSS0014
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