2006 INFINITI G35 light switch

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 ad-
vanced air bag system), front seat side-
impact supplemental air bags, curtain air
bags and front seat pre-tensioner seat
belts.
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 pas-
senger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side air bag system: This
system can help cushion the impact force
to the chest area of the driver and front
passenger in certain side impact colli-
sions. The front seat side-impact supple-
mental air bags are designed to inflate on
the side where the vehicle is impacted.
Supplemental curtain side-impact 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 cur-
tain side-impact air bags are designed 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 ªSeat beltsº earlier in this
section for instructions and precautions
on seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supple-
mental air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the systems are
operational.SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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The INFINITI advanced air bag system has
dual stage inflators. It also monitors infor-
mation from the crash zone sensor, the
diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt buckle
switches, occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) and passenger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is
based on the severity of a collision and
seat belt usage for the driver. For the
front passenger, it additionally monitors
the weight of an occupant or object on
the seat and seat belt tension. Based on information from the sensors, only one
front air bag may inflate in a crash, de-
pending 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, de-
pending on the pressure detected on the
passenger seat and how the seat belt is
used. If the front passenger air bag is
OFF, the passenger air bag status light
will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccu-
pied, the light will not be illuminated, but
the air bag will be off). See ªFront pas-
senger air bag and status lightº later in
this section for further details. One front
air bag inflating does not indicate im-
proper performance of the system.
If you have any questions about your air
bag system, contact an INFINITI dealer. If
you are considering modification of your
vehicle due to a disability, you may also
contact an INFINITI dealer. Contact infor-
mation is contained in the front of this
Owner's Manual.
When a supplemental front air bag in-
flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by the release of smoke. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indi-
cate a fire. Care should be taken not to in- SSS0418
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hale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breath-
ing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
Supplemental front air bags, along with
the use of seat belts, help to cushion the
impact force on the face 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 supple-
mental front air bags inflate quickly in or-
der to help protect the front occupants.
Because of this, the force of the front air
bag inflating can increase the risk of in-
jury if the occupant is too close to, or is
against, the air bag module during infla-
tion.
The air bag will deflate quickly after a col-
lision. The supplemental front air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supple-
mental air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the system is op-
erational.
Front passenger air bag and
status light
WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF under some condi-
tions. Read this section carefully to learn
how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat
belt and child restraints is necessary for
most effective protection. Failure to follow SSS0367
Front passenger air bag status light
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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.
The seat belts should be correctly worn
and the driver and passenger seated up-
right as far as practical away from the
supplemental side air bag. Rear seat pas-
sengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side
roof rails. The side air bags and curtain
side-impact air bag inflate quickly in
order to help protect the front occupants.
Because of this, the force of the side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag inflat-
ing can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against,
these air bag modules during inflation.
The side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag will deflate quickly after the colli-
sion is over.
The supplemental side air bags and cur-
tain side-impact air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 sec-
onds if the systems are operational. WARNING O Do not place any objects near the seat-
back of the front seats. Also, do not
place any objects (an umbrella, bag,
etc.) between the front door finisher and
the front seat. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause injury if
the side air bag inflates.
O Right after inflation, several side air bag
and curtain side-impact 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
side air bag and curtain side-impact air
bag system. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag or damage to the
side air bag and curtain side-impact air
bag system.
O Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle's electrical system, suspen-
sion system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the
supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system.
O Tampering with the supplemental
system may result in serious personal
injury. For example, do not change the
front seats by placing material near the
seatback or by installing additional trim
material, such as seat covers, around the
side air bag.
O Work around and on the side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag system
should be done by an INFINITI dealer. In-
stallation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an INFINITI dealer. The
SRS wiring harnesses* should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the side
air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy
identification.
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When selling your vehicle, we request
that you inform the buyer about the side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system and guide the buyer to the appro-
priate sections in this Owner's Manual.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system
(front seats)
WARNINGO The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be re-
used after activation. It must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle as
a unit.
O If the vehicle becomes involved in a fron-
tal collision but the pre-tensioner is not
activated, be sure to have the pre-
tensioner system checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced by an INFINITI dealer.
O No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of the
pre-tensioner seat belt system. This is to
prevent accidental activation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt or damage to the pre-
tensioner seat belt operation. Tampering
with the pre-tensioner seat belt system may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
O Work around and on the pre-tensioner
system should be done by an INFINITI
dealer. Installation of electrical equip-
ment should also be done by an INFINITI
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices 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, contact
an INFINITI dealer. Correct pre-tensioner
disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. In-
correct disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
tem activates in conjunction with the front
supplemental air bag systems. Working
with the seat belt retractor, it helps
tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be-
comes involved in certain types of colli-
sions, helping to restrain front seat occu-
pants. 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 acti-
vates, smoke is released and a loud noise
may be heard. 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 his-
tory of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-
tensioner seat belt system, the supple-
mental air bag warning light will not
come on, will flash intermittently or will
turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after
the ignition switch 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 re-
paired. Take your vehicle to an INFINITI
dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request
that you inform the buyer about the pre-
tensioner seat belt system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner's Manual.
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WARNINGIf the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag, cur-
tain side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt systems will not operate
in an accident. To help avoid injury to your-
self or others, have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI dealer as soon as possible.
Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags, supple-
mental side air bags, curtain side-impact
air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts are
designed to activate on a one-time-only
basis. As a reminder, unless it is dam-
aged, the supplemental air bag warning
light remains illuminated after inflation
has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these systems should be done only by an
INFINITI dealer.
When maintenance work is required on
the vehicle, the supplemental front air
bags, side air bags, curtain side-impact
air bags, pre-tensioner seat belts and re-
lated parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance. The
ignition switch should always be in the
LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING O Once a supplemental front air bag,
supplemental 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 belts
must also be replaced. The air bag
module and pre-tensioner seat belt
system should be replaced by an INFINITI
dealer. The air bag module and pre-
tensioner seat belt system cannot be re-
paired.
O The supplemental front air bag, side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag sys-
tems, and the pre-tensioner seat belt
system should be inspected by an
INFINITI dealer if there is any damage to
the front end or side portion of the
vehicle. O If you need to dispose of these supple-
mental systems or scrap the vehicle,
contact an INFINITI dealer.
Correct disposal procedures are set forth
in the appropriate INFINITI Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
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2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel .............................................. 2-2
Meters and gauges ........................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ........................ 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............. 2-4
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Compass display .............................................. 2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................................................... 2-9
Checking bulbs ........................................... 2-9
Warning lights............................................. 2-9
Indicator lights .......................................... 2-14
Audible reminders ..................................... 2-16
Security systems ............................................. 2-17
Vehicle security system.............................. 2-17
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .......... 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch .............. 2-19
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ............................................................ 2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch..................... 2-21
Xenon headlights ....................................... 2-21
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-21
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-24
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-25 Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-25
Horn ............................................................... 2-26
Heated seats .................................................. 2-26
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ............... 2-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ....... 2-28
Clock .............................................................. 2-29
Adjusting the time..................................... 2-29
Power outlet ................................................... 2-29
Cigarette lighter and ashtray .......................... 2-30
Front ......................................................... 2-30
Rear .......................................................... 2-30
Storage ........................................................... 2-31
Door pocket .............................................. 2-31
Instrument pocket (except for navigation
system equipped models) .......................... 2-31
Sunglasses holder .................................... 2-32
Cup holder ................................................ 2-32
Glove box .................................................. 2-35
Upper glove box (except for navigation
system equipped models).......................... 2-35
Console box .............................................. 2-36
Rear armrest pocket (Sedan) ..................... 2-37
Card holder (driver's side) ......................... 2-38
Coat hook (Coupe) .................................... 2-38
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1. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch
2. Security indicator light
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
or steering wheel switch for Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
5. Meters/gauges
6. Cruise control main/set switch
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch 8. Center ventilator
9. Center display - Compass, Air condi-
tioner, Ambient temperature, Front
passenger air bag status light
10. Rear window and outside mirror de-
fogger switch
11. Heater/air conditioner control
12. Clock
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
14. Passenger supplemental air bag
15. Upper glove box (except for Naviga-
tion system equipped models)
16. Side ventilator
17. Hood lock release handle
18. Trunk lid release switch
19. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch
20. Instrument brightness control
21. Outside mirror remote control switch
22. Fuse box
23. Electric steering column control (if so
equipped)
24. Manual steering column control
25. Ignition switch/steering lock
26. Snow mode switch (if so equipped)
27. Audio system
28. Ashtray/Cigarette lighter
29. Heated seat switch
30. Hazard warning flasher switch
31. Glove box
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner's Manual. SSI0159INSTRUMENT PANEL
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