2006 INFINITI G35 ECU

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON REAR SEAT OUTBOARD OR
CENTER POSITIONS
WARNINGO The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
O Failure to use the automatic locking
mode will result in the child restraint not
being properly secured. The restraint
could tip over or otherwise be unsecured
and cause injury to the child in a sudden
stop or collision.
Front facing When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard or center seat, follow these
steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the
seat. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer's instructions. The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback. If
necessary, adjust or remove the head re-
straint to obtain the correct child restraint
fit. See ªHead restraint adjustmentº ear-
lier in this section. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be
sure to install the head restraint when the
child restraint is removed. If the seating
position does not have an adjustable
head restraint and it is interfering with
the proper child restraint fit, try another
seating position or a different child re-
straint. SSS0252A
Rear outboard seat SSS0278
Rear center seat
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5. Before placing the child in the child
restraint, use force to push the child
restraint from side to side, and tug it
forward to make sure that it is se-
curely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it
does move more than 1 in (25 mm),
pull again on the shoulder belt to fur-
ther tighten the child restraint. If un-
able to properly secure the restraint,
move the restraint to another rear
seating position and try again, or try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-
matic locking mode by trying to pull
more belt out of the retractor. If you
cannot pull any more belt webbing out
of the retractor, the belt is in the auto-
matic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child re-
straint is properly secured prior to
each use. If the belt is not locked, re-
peat steps 3 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and
the seat belt is fully retracted, the auto-
matic locking mode (child restraint mode)
is canceled.
Rear facing When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard or center seat, follow these
steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the
seat. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer's instructions.SSS0333C SSS0334
Rear outboard seat
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4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up the
belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Before placing the child in the child
restraint, use force to push the child
restraint from side to side, and tug it
forward to make sure that it is se-
curely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it
does move more than 1 in (25 mm),
pull again on the shoulder belt to fur-
ther tighten the child restraint. If un-
able to properly secure the restraint,
move the restraint to another rear
seating position and try again, or try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-
matic locking mode by trying to pull
more belt out of the retractor. If you
cannot pull any more belt webbing out
of the retractor, the belt is in the auto-
matic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child re-
straint is properly secured prior to
each use. If the belt is not locked, re-
peat steps 3 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and
the seat belt is fully retracted, the auto-
matic locking mode (child restraint mode)
is canceled.SSS0259A SSS0260A
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LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM 1. LATCH lower anchor points (right)
2. LATCH lower anchor points (left)
3. LATCH label
The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) anchor points are located in the
seat cushions of the rear outboard
seating positions only. Do not attempt to
install a child restraint in the center posi-
tion using the LATCH anchors.
The LATCH system anchors are located at
the rear of the seat cushion near the seat-
back. A label is attached to the seatback to
help you locate the LATCH system anchors. WARNING O Attach LATCH system compatible child
restraints only at the locations shown. If
a child restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
O Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
LATCH system anchors. The child re-
straint will not be secured properly. O The LATCH system anchors are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstance are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
Some child restraints include two rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at
certain seating positions in your vehicle.
This system is known as the LATCH
system. This system may also be referred
to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible sys-
tem. With this system, you do not have to
use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint. Your vehicle is equipped with
special anchor points that are used with
LATCH system compatible child restraints.
Check your child restraint for a label stat-
ing that it is compatible with the LATCH
system. This information may also be in
the instructions provided by the child re-
straint manufacturer. If you have such a
child restraint, refer to the illustration for
the rear seating positions equipped with
LATCH system anchors which can be used
to secure the child restraint.SSS0369
Sedan SSS0370
Coupe
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Some child restraints may also require
the use of a top tether strap. See ªTop
tether strap child restraintº later in this
section for installation instructions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.
When you install a LATCH system compat-
ible child restraint to the lower anchor at-
tachments in the rear seat, follow these
steps.
WARNINGInspect the lower anchors by inserting your
fingers into the lower anchor area and
feeling to make sure there are no obstruc-
tions over the LATCH system anchors, such
as seat belt webbing or seat cushion mate-
rial. The child restraint will not be secured
properly if the LATCH system anchors are ob-
structed.
1. To install the LATCH system compat-
ible child restraint, adjust the height
of the child restraint LATCH system an- chor attachments to the anchor points
on the rear seat.
2. Insert the anchor attachments into the
anchor points. If the child restraint is
equipped with a top tether, see ªTop
tether strap child restraintº later in
this section for installation instruc-
tions.
3. After attaching the child restraint and
before placing the child in it, use force
to push the child restraint from side to
side and tug it forward to make sure
that the child restraint is securely held
in place. It should not move more than
1 in (25 mm).
4. Check to make sure that the child re-
straint is properly secured prior to
each use.
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT
WARNING O Child restraint anchor points are de-
signed to withstand only those loads im-
posed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstance are they to be
used for adult seat belts or harnesses. SSS0281A
Sedan
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O After removing a rear seat head restraint
for top tether installation, store it se-
curely to prevent it from causing injury to
passengers or damage to the vehicle in
case of sudden braking or an accident.
Always replace it and adjust properly
when top tether is no longer in use.
If your child restraint has a top tether
strap, it must be secured to the anchor
point provided behind its position. First, adjust the seatback so that it is up-
right (if so equipped). Remove the anchor
cover from the anchor point as illustrated.
Keep the removed cover in a secure place
to prevent loss or damage. Then secure
the child restraint with the rear seat belt
or the LATCH system (outboard positions),
as applicable.
Remove the head restraint from the seat-
back, if equipped with an adjustable rear
head restraint. Store it in a secure place.
Position the top tether strap over the top
of the seatback and secure it to the tether
anchorage that provides the straightest
installation. Tighten the tether strap ac-
cording to the manufacturer's instruction
to remove any slack.
For best child restraint fit, see the child
restraint installation instructions in this
section and the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions. Anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the rear par-
cel shelf finisher.
If you have any questions when installing
a top strap child restraint on the rear seat,
consult an INFINITI dealer for details.SSS0282
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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
WARNINGO Never install a rear-facing child restraint
in the front passenger seat. Supple-
mental front air bags inflate with great
force. A rear-facing child restraint could
be struck by the supplemental front air
bag in a crash and could seriously injure
or kill your child. O INFINITI recommends that child re-
straints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a front-
facing child restraint in the front passen-
ger seat, move the passenger seat to the
rearmost position. Also, be sure the front
passenger air bag status light is illumi-
nated to indicate the passenger air bag
is OFF. See ªFront passenger air bag and
status lightº later in this section for
details. O A child restraint with a top tether strap
should not be used in the front pas-
senger seat.
O The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
O Failure to use the retractor's locking
mode will result in the child restraint not
being properly secured. The restraint
could tip over or otherwise be unsecured
and cause injury to the child in a sudden
stop or collision. Also, it can change the
operation of the front passenger air bag.
See ªFront passenger air bag and status
lightº later in this section. SSS0300A
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Front facing If you must install a child restraint in the
front seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the
front passenger seat. It should be
placed in a front-facing direction only.
Move the seat to the rearmost posi-
tion. Adjust the head restraint to its
highest position. Always follow the
child restraint manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Child restraints for infants must
be used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the front
seat. The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seat-
back. If necessary, adjust or remove
the head restraint to obtain the cor-
rect child restraint fit. See ªHead re-
straint adjustmentº earlier in this sec-
tion.
If the head restraint is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to install
the head restraint when the child re-
straint is removed.
If the seating position does not have
an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper child re-
straint fit, try another seating position
or a different child restraint. 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the
buckle until you hear and feel the
latch engage. Be sure to follow the
child restraint manufacturer's instruc-
tions for belt routing.SSS0301B SSS0360
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