steering INFINITI M-HEV 2012 Owners Manual

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0-6Illustrated table of contents
SSI0689
1. Instrument brightness control switch(P.2-41)
2. AFS switch (if so equipped) (P.2-39)
3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-36)
4. Trip computer switch (P.2-27) 5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-
ometer (P.2-7)
6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-34)
7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-95) 8. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-59)
9. Steering heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-43)
10. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)
11. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) (P.5-20, P.5-30, P.5-80)
12. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.5-84)
13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-23)
14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
—Menu control switch (models with
navigation system)/Audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system) (P.4-86)
— BACK switch (models with naviga-
tion system) (P.4-86)
— TALK switch (if so equipped)
(P.4-113)/Phone switch (if so
equipped) (P.4-89)
— Volume control switch (P.4-86)
— Audio source switch (P.4-48)
15. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-43)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-38)
COCKPIT
0-6Illustrated table of contents
SSI0689
1. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-41)
2. AFS switch (if so equipped) (P.2-39)
3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-36)
4. Trip computer switch (P.2-27) 5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-
ometer (P.2-7)
6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-34)
7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-95) 8. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-59)
9. Steering heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-43)
10. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)
11. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) (P.5-20, P.5-30, P.5-80)
12. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.5-84)
13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-23)
14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
—Menu control switch (models with
navigation system)/Audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system) (P.4-86)
— BACK switch (models with naviga-
tion system) (P.4-86)
— TALK switch (if so equipped)
(P.4-113)/Phone switch (if so
equipped) (P.4-89)
— Volume control switch (P.4-86)
— Audio source switch (P.4-48)
15. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-43)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-38)
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—Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-43)
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
—Cruise control switches (P.5-43)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-45)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch
(if so equipped) (P.5-20, P.5-30,
P.5-68)
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— Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-43)
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
—Cruise control switches (P.5-43)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-45)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch
(if so equipped) (P.5-20, P.5-30,
P.5-68)
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0-10Illustrated table of contents
JVM0034X
VQ35HR ENGINE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-12)
2. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
3. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
4. Window washer fluid reservoir(P.8-17)
5. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P.8-11)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-20)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-12)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
0-10Illustrated table of contents
JVM0034X
VQ35HR ENGINE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-12)
2. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
3. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
4. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-17)
5. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P.8-11)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-20)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-12)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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Warninglight Name
Page
12-volt batteryCharge warning
light 2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-10
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*2-10
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-11
Brake warning light (red) 2-11
Direct Response HybridTMSys-
tem warning light 2-12
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)*
2-12
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-12
High temperature warning light 2-12
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light2-13
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-13
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*
2-13
Low tire pressure warning light 2-14 Warning
light Name
Page
Master warning light 2-15
Preview Function warning light
(orange)*2-15
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-16
Indicator light Name Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light* 2-16
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light2-17
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-17
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
indicator light
(green)*2-17
ECO drive indicator light 2-17
EV indicator light
2-17
Front fog light indicator light 2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light2-17Indicator
light Name
Page
High beam indicator light 2-17
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light* 2-17
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*2-18
Low beam indicator light 2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-18
READY to drive indicator light 2-19
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19
*: if so equipped
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light Name
Page
12-volt batteryCharge warning
light 2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-10
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*2-10
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-11
Brake warning light (red) 2-11
Direct Response HybridTMSys-
tem warning light 2-12
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)*
2-12
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-12
High temperature warning light 2-12
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light2-13
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-13
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*
2-13
Low tire pressure warning light 2-14 Warning
light Name
Page
Master warning light 2-15
Preview Function warning light
(orange)*2-15
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-16
Indicator light Name Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light* 2-16
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light2-17
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-17
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
indicator light
(green)*2-17
ECO drive indicator light 2-17
EV indicator light
2-17
Front fog light indicator light 2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light2-17Indicator
light Name
Page
High beam indicator light 2-17
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light* 2-17
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*2-18
Low beam indicator light 2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-18
READY to drive indicator light 2-19
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19
*: if so equipped
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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SSS0016
SSS0014
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. The seat belt should be
worn snug, and always position the lap
belt as low 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
INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS WITH COM-
FORT FUNCTION (front seats) (if so
equipped)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat
belt with a motor to help restrain front seat
occupants. This helps reduce the risk of
injury in a collision.
The motor retracts the seat belt under the
following emergency conditions:
.During emergency braking.
. During sudden steering maneuvers.
. Activation of the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system. (See
“Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) system” in the“5. Starting
and driving ”section.)
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when:
. The seat belt is not fastened.
. The vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15
km/h) during emergency braking.
. The vehicle speed is under 19 MPH (30
km/h) during sudden steering maneu-
vers.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when the brake pedal is not depressed
except when sudden steering maneuvers
occur and the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
system activates.
The motor also retracts the seat belt when
the seat belt is fastened or unfastened.
When the seat belt is fastened, the motor
tightens the seat belt for a snug fit. When
the seat belt is unfastened, the motor
retracts the seat belt. If the seat belt is not
fully retracted, the motor retracts the seat
belt when the door is opened.
Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit
upright and well back.
If the motor cannot retract the seat belt
when the seat belt is fastened or unfas-
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SSS0016
SSS0014
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. The seat belt should be
worn snug, and always position the lap
belt as low 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
INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS WITH COM-
FORT FUNCTION (front seats) (if so
equipped)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat
belt with a motor to help restrain front seat
occupants. This helps reduce the risk of
injury in a collision.
The motor retracts the seat belt under the
following emergency conditions:
. During emergency braking.
. During sudden steering maneuvers.
. Activation of the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system. (See
“Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) system” in the“5. Starting
and driving ”section.)
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when:
. The seat belt is not fastened.
. The vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15
km/h) during emergency braking.
. The vehicle speed is under 19 MPH (30
km/h) during sudden steering maneu-
vers.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when the brake pedal is not depressed
except when sudden steering maneuvers
occur and the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
system activates.
The motor also retracts the seat belt when
the seat belt is fastened or unfastened.
When the seat belt is fastened, the motor
tightens the seat belt for a snug fit. When
the seat belt is unfastened, the motor
retracts the seat belt. If the seat belt is not
fully retracted, the motor retracts the seat
belt when the door is opened.
Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit
upright and well back.
If the motor cannot retract the seat belt
when the seat belt is fastened or unfas-
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1-38Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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
supplementthe crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and passenger
seat belts and are not a substitutefor
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 ”earlier in this
section for instructions and precautions on
seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ingition switch is in the ON
position.
After pushing the ingition 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1-38Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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
supplementthe crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and passenger
seat belts and are not a substitutefor
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 ”earlier in this
section for instructions and precautions on
seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ingition switch is in the ON
position.
After pushing the ingition 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.
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1-40Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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 as
needed. Failure to properly wear seat
belts can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.
. The front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sensor
(pattern 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 of injury if the front air bag inflates.
SSS0007
SSS0006
SSS0008
SSS0009
1-40Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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 as
needed. Failure to properly wear seat
belts can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.
. The front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sensor
(pattern 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 of injury if the front air bag inflates.
SSS0007
SSS0006
SSS0008
SSS0009

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SSS1086
1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front air bag modules(INFINITI Advanced Air Bags)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags
4. Occupant classification sensor (pat- tern sensor) 5. Occupant classification system con-
trol unit
6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators 8. Lap outer pretensioners (if so
equipped)
9. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
10. Satellite sensors
11. Seat belts with pretensioners
INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS-
TEM (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 require-
ments 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-impact air
bag is located in the center of the steering
wheel. The front passenger supplemental
front-impact air bag is mounted in the
instrument panel above the glove box. 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 front air bag
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SSS1086
1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front air bag modules
(INFINITI Advanced Air Bags)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags
4. Occupant classification sensor (pat- tern sensor) 5. Occupant classification system con-
trol unit
6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators 8. Lap outer pretensioners (if so
equipped)
9. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
10. Satellite sensors
11. Seat belts with pretensioners
INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS-
TEM (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 require-
ments 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-impact air
bag is located in the center of the steering
wheel. The front passenger supplemental
front-impact air bag is mounted in the
instrument panel above the glove box. 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 front air bag
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1-44Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has
dual stage air bag inflators. The system
monitors information from the crash zone
sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat
belt buckle switches and the occupant
classification sensor (pattern sensor). In-
flator operation is based on the severity of
a collision and seat belt usage for the
driver. For the front passenger, the occu-
pant classification sensor is also moni-
tored. 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 pas-
senger air bag may be automatically turned
OFF under some conditions, depending on
the information provided by the occupant
classification sensor. If the front passenger
air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status
light will be illuminated (if the seat is
unoccupied, the light will not be illumi-
nated, but the air bag will be off). (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, contact an INFINITI retailer. If
you are considering modification of your
vehicle due to a disability, you may also
contact an INFINITI retailer. Contact infor-
mation is contained in the front of this
Owner
’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire. Care should be taken
not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the head 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 front air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the
front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase
the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the air bag module
during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a
collision.
The supplemental front 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 system is operational.
1-44Safety
—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has
dual stage air bag inflators. The system
monitors information from the crash zone
sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat
belt buckle switches and the occupant
classification sensor (pattern sensor). In-
flator operation is based on the severity of
a collision and seat belt usage for the
driver. For the front passenger, the occu-
pant classification sensor is also moni-
tored. 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 pas-
senger air bag may be automatically turned
OFF under some conditions, depending on
the information provided by the occupant
classification sensor. If the front passenger
air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status
light will be illuminated (if the seat is
unoccupied, the light will not be illumi-
nated, but the air bag will be off). (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, contact an INFINITI retailer. If
you are considering modification of your
vehicle due to a disability, you may also
contact an INFINITI retailer. Contact infor-
mation is contained in the front of this
Owner
’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire. Care should be taken
not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the head 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 front air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the
front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase
the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the air bag module
during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a
collision.
The supplemental front 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 system is operational.

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If a malfunction occurs in the front
passenger air bag system, the supplemen-
tal air bag warning light
, located in the
meter and gauges area will blink. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Other supplemental front-impact
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 front air bags inflate.
. Do not place objects with sharp edges
on the seat. Also, do not place heavy
objects on the seat that will leave
permanent impressions in the seat. Such
objects can damage the seat or occupant
classification sensor (pattern sensor).
This can affect the operation of the air
bag system and result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occupant classifica-
tion sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
. 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 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, suspen-
sion system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the front
air bag system.
. Tampering with the air bag system may
result in serious personal injury. Tamper-
ing includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel assem-
bly 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 is not
specifically designed to assure proper
air bag operation. Additionally, do not
stow any objects under the front pas-
senger seat or the seat cushion and
seatback. Such objects may interfere
with the proper operation of the occu-
pant classification sensor.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with the
seat belt system may result in serious
personal injury.
. Work on and around the front air bag
system should be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Installation of electrical equip-
ment should also be done by an INFINITI
retailer. 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
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If a malfunction occurs in the front
passenger air bag system, the supplemen-
tal air bag warning light
, located in the
meter and gauges area will blink. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Other supplemental front-impact
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 front air bags inflate.
. Do not place objects with sharp edges
on the seat. Also, do not place heavy
objects on the seat that will leave
permanent impressions in the seat. Such
objects can damage the seat or occupant
classification sensor (pattern sensor).
This can affect the operation of the air
bag system and result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occupant classifica-
tion sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
. 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 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, suspen-
sion system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the front
air bag system.
. Tampering with the air bag system may
result in serious personal injury. Tamper-
ing includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel assem-
bly 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 is not
specifically designed to assure proper
air bag operation. Additionally, do not
stow any objects under the front pas-
senger seat or the seat cushion and
seatback. Such objects may interfere
with the proper operation of the occu-
pant classification sensor.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with the
seat belt system may result in serious
personal injury.
. Work on and around the front air bag
system should be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Installation of electrical equip-
ment should also be done by an INFINITI
retailer. 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
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-47