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involved, contact locations, and the angle of impact, to name a few. Once the sensor system is
activated, the front air bags inflate with a harmless gas almost instantly.
The front air bags will not usually activate in side-impact collisions, rear-end collisions, rollovers,
while driving on rough roads, or during hard braking. However, deceleration rates in some
situations can be similar to those found in frontal impacts and may result in front air bag
activation.

WHEN THE FRONT AIR BAGS INFLATE
Please remember, for the supplemental front air bags to be most effective, you must always
buckle up and sit at a suitable distance back to allow room for the air bags to inflate. For the
front air bags to do their job, they must inflate with great force. As mentioned earlier in this guide,
this may cause serious or even fatal injury if, for example, you are unrestrained, out of position in
any way, sitting or leaning too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during inflation. Even
when seated properly, there is a possibility of injury from an inflating front air bag. This usually
consists of minor skin abrasions or burns, but may be more serious. Overall, these injuries are
minimal compared to the injuries the front air bags are designed to prevent. After the front air
bags have inflated, you may notice a light smoke within the cabin. This is a normal by-product of
the rapid chemical reaction necessary to inflate the front air bags and, although harmless, it may
cause minor irritations.

REPLACING THE AIR BAGS
Air bags are not reusable. After a collision in which your air bags have activated, have the
respective air bag system inspected and replaced by your Infiniti retailer as soon as possible.

OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT AIR BAGS
ƒ
If the air bag warning light continues to remain on or flashes after you start the vehicle, see
your Infiniti retailer as soon as possible.
ƒ After inflation, air bag components are hot, so avoid contact.
ƒ Do not place objects on or near the steering wheel or dashboard where the air bags inflate.
ƒ Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat of a vehicle equipped
with a front passenger air bag.
ƒ See the vehicle owner’s manual for other important information. WELL BACK AND UPRIGHT

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OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT SIDE-IMPACT, CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT, AND CURTAIN
SIDE-IMPACT/ROLLOVER AIR BAG SYSTEMS
ƒ
Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat to extend his or her hand out the window or lean
against the door.
ƒ When sitting in the rear, do not hold onto the seatbacks of the front seats. Be especially
careful with children, who should always be properly seated and restrained.
ƒ Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side-impact air bag modules on
the seatbacks of the front seats or near the curtain side-impact air bag modules in the roof
rails or in the front door panels.
ƒ Curtain side-impact/rollover air bags are designed to inflate not only in rollovers, but also in
certain near rollover situations. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for example, during
severe off-road driving) may cause these air bags to inflate.
ƒ See the vehicle owner's manual for other important information about side-impact, curtain
side-impact, and curtain side-impact/rollover air bag systems (if the vehicle is equipped with
these systems).








WHENEVER A CHILD IS IN YOUR VEHICLE
The risk of serious or fatal injury to children in automobile collisions can be reduced with a
properly installed child restraint. Before you install a child restraint in your vehicle, please
consult the vehicle owner’s manual and the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for proper
installation.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
passenger seat. An inflating front passenger air bag
could seriously injure or kill your child. According to
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat. Infiniti and the
federal government recommend that children 12 and
under should ride in the rear seat, properly secured in
child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts, according
to their size.

CHILD SAFETY

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ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY
In support of our commitment to the “Total Ownership Experience,” Infiniti may occasionally
offer to pay or reimburse for part or all of the cost of making certain, specific repairs beyond or
outside of the terms of the warranty for some specific vehicle models. (Some states refer to such
programs as “adjustment programs.”) In such circumstances, Infiniti mails notices to all known
registered owners of affected vehicles. You may additionally inquire of your authorized Infiniti
retailer or of Infiniti directly (through the 1-800-662-6200 telephone number) of the applicability
of such programs to your vehicle.

Infiniti may occasionally offer special assistance that may pay for part or all of vehicle repairs
beyond the expiration of the limited warranty period on a case-by-case basis. Should you
experience unusual difficulties with your vehicle, please discuss the situation with your retailer.
If your retailer is unable to assist you, call the Infiniti Consumer Affairs Department toll-free at
1-800-662-6200 to discuss your concern. You will need to provide the Model, Model Year, VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number), mileage, and maintenance history on your vehicle. You will also
need to provide a detailed explanation of the concern, and include why you believe that Infiniti
should be responsible for the repair. Your request will be individually investigated and you will
be informed of Infiniti’s decision.

Please also review the Supplement to 2013 Infiniti Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Infiniti
Owner’s Manual, for
important information concerning consumer rights in your state.















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Publication: March 2012
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