light INFINITI G37 2012 User Guide

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Warning
light Name Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)* 2-12
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light 2-13
Automatic Transmission check
warning light 2-13
Brake warning light 2-13
Charge warning light 2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-14
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)
warning light* 2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)* 2-15
Intelligent Key system warning
light 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light 2-16
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-17 Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-17
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmission posi-
tion indicator light* 2-18
Exterior light indicator 2-18
Front fog light indicator light 2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-18
High beam indicator light 2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) 2-18
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light 2-19
*: if so equipped
Illustrated table of contents
0-15WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system Seats ...................................................................... 1-2
Front seats ......................................................... 1-3
Rear seats .......................................................... 1-7
Head restraints ................................................... 1-9
Armrest (if so equipped) ................................... 1-13
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-14
Precautions on seat belt usage ........................ 1-14
Pregnant women .............................................. 1-16
Injured persons ................................................ 1-16
Pre-crash seat belts (front seats) (if
so equipped) .................................................... 1-16
Three-point type seat belt ................................ 1-16
Seat belt extenders .......................................... 1-20
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-21
Child safety .......................................................... 1-21
Infants .............................................................. 1-22
Small children .................................................. 1-22
Larger children ................................................. 1-22
Child restraints ..................................................... 1-23
Precautions on child restraints ......................... 1-23
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) ................................................ 1-25 Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................................... 1-27
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ................................................. 1-29
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................................... 1-32
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ........................................ 1-33
Installing top tether strap ............................... 1-37
Booster seats ................................................. 1-37
Supplemental restraint system ............................. 1-41
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .............................................. 1-41
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) .................................................... 1-46
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag systems ........................ 1-52
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ....... 1-54
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............. 1-55
Supplemental air bag warning light ................ 1-55
Repair and replacement procedure .................. 1-56

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]WARNING. Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly re-
strained in the rear seat and, if appro-
priate, in a child restraint.
. The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the chance
or severity of injury in an accident.
Serious injury or death can occur if the
seat belt is not worn properly.
. Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never
run the belt behind your back, under
your arm or across your neck. The belt
should be away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
. Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could
increase the risk of internal injuries in an
accident.
. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle. . Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effec-
tiveness.
. 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 mal-
function in the system. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
. No changes should be made to the seat
belt system. For example, do not modify
the seat belt, add material or install
devices that may change the seat belt
routing or tension. Doing so may affect
the operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and must
be replaced together with the retractor.
See an INFINITI retailer.
. Removal and installation of the preten-
sioner seat belt system components should be done by an INFINITI retailer.
. All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors and attaching hardware, should
be inspected after any collision by an
INFINITI retailer. INFINITI recommends
that all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision be replaced unless
the collision was minor and the belts
show no damage and continue to oper-
ate 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 hard-
ware should be inspected after any
collision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer ’ s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations. The
child restraints should be replaced if
they are damaged.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]1-16 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0016
SSS0014PREGNANT WOMEN GUID-AF3C2DF0-16F5-464E-B1C9-A2B02DF135AE
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. The seat belt should be
worn snug, and always position the lap
belt as low as possible around the hips,
not the waist, and place the shoulder belt
over your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS GUID-3574EA04-0EC7-407F-8299-5666BD2D1B17
INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts, depending on the injury.
Check with your doctor for specific recom-
mendations.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS (front
seats) (if so equipped) GUID-E8B8D974-2162-458D-A2F5-F4343FCA4064
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat
belt to help restrain front seat occupants
under emergency braking. This can help
reduce the risk of injury when a collision
occurs.
Pre-crash seat belt will not be activated
when:
. the brake pedal is not depressed
. the seat belt is not fastened . the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15
km/h)
Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit
upright and well back.
If the seat belt warning light blinks even if
the driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s seat
belts are fastened, it may indicate the pre-
crash seat belt system has a malfunction.
Have your INFINITI retailer check and repair
the system.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT GUID-30E039F3-1C1F-4413-811C-DE74575ADD15
WARNING . Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be danger-
ous. 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

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]applicable). Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
5. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat steps
1 through 4.
SSS0100
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-
STALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS GUID-68D5DDB8-3F24-4C65-922C-6DD7B90A7477
WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when
installing a child restraint. Failure to use the
ALR mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint
could tip over or be loose and cause injury
to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also,
it can change the operation of the front
passenger air bag. See “ Front passenger air bag and status light ” (P.1-49).
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SSS0647
Forward-facing — step 4
4. For child restraints that are equipped
with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your knee to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to
the manufacturer ’ s instructions to re-
move any slack. SSS0638
Forward-facing — step 6
6. After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the LATCH attach-
ment path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the LATCH attach-
ment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the
LATCH attachment as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 7. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat steps
1 through 6.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS GUID-B0438CCC-C788-4E94-8FA4-DB4F26EE0A33
WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when
installing a child restraint. Failure to use the
ALR mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint
could tip over or be loose and cause injury
to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also,
it can change the operation of the front
passenger air bag. See “ Front passenger air
bag and status light ” (P.1-49).
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]1-36 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0641
Forward-facing — step 8
8. After attaching the child restraint, test
it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the seat belt path.
The child restraint should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to
side. Try to tug it forward and check to
see if the belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the seat belt as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 9. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps
2 through 8.
SSS0676
Forward-facing — step 10
10. If the child restraint is installed in the
front passenger seat, place the ignition
switch in the ON position. The front
passenger air bag status light
should illuminate. If this light is not
illuminated, see “ Front passenger air
bag and status light ” (P.1-49). Move
the child restraint to another seating
position. Have the system checked by
an INFINITI retailer.
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]1-40 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0454
Front passenger position
3. The booster seat should be positioned
on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct booster
seat fit. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be
sure to reinstall the head restraint
when the booster seat is removed.
See “ Head restraints ” (P.1-9) for head
restraint, removal and installation in-
formation.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a
different booster seat.
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt
low and snug on the child ’ s hips. Be
sure to follow the booster seat manu-
facturer ’ s instructions for adjusting the
seat belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the
seat belt toward the retractor to take up
extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is
positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the child ’ s shoulder. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer ’ s
instructions for adjusting the seat belt
routing.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and
instructions for properly fastening a
seat belt shown in “ Seat belts ” (P.1-
14). SSS0676
7. If the booster seat is installed in the
front passenger seat, push the ignition
switch to the ON position. The front
passenger air bag status light
may
or may not illuminate depending on the
size of the child and the type of booster
seat used. See “ Front passenger air
bag and status light ” (P.1-49).

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-EE61FDD4-27FE-47E6-AA0F-DDD90D621C3B
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM GUID-95EB1259-7EC1-45A1-A102-14E1973C8879
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information
concerning the driver and passenger front
impact supplemental air bags (INFINITI
Advanced Air Bag System), front seat-
mounted side-impact supplemental air
bag system, roof-mounted curtain side-
impact supplemental air bag and seat belt
with pretensioners.
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.
Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag system: This system can
help cushion the impact force to the chest
and pelvis area of the driver and front
passenger in certain side impact collisions.
The side air bag is designed to inflate on
the side where the vehicle is impacted.
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-
mental 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 collisions. The curtain air bags are de-
signed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
These supplemental restraint systems are
designed to supplement the crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and passenger
seat belts and are not a substitute for
them. Seat belts should always be cor-
rectly worn and the occupant seated a
suitable distance away from the steering
wheel, instrument panel and door fin-
ishers. (See “ Seat belts ” (P.1-14) for
instructions and precautions on seat belt
usage.)
The supplemental 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 supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about
7 seconds if the systems are operational.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]1-42 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0131B
SSS0132BWARNING . The supplemental front air bags ordina-
rily will not inflate in the event of a side
impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower
severity frontal collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents.
. The front passenger air bag will not
inflate if the passenger air bag status
light is lit or if the front passenger seat
is unoccupied. See “ Front passenger air
bag and status light ” (P.1-49).
. The seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in
the seat with both feet on the floor. 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 when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback