2006 INFINITI G35 warning

Coupe:
The rear seatback can be folded to allow
access to the trunk from the inside of the
vehicle.
To access the trunk:
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Pull the handle located on the left side
of the trunk. The rear seatback will be
unlatched.
3. Fold the rear seatback down.
WARNING Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury. To return the seatback:
1. Fold up the rear seatback.
2. Securely lock the seatback in position.
When the seatback is latched, the seat
lock indicator
q A
on the seatback will
be lowered.SSS0220 SSS0219 SSS0553
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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint, just pull it up.
To lower, push the lock knob
q 1
and push
the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraints so the center is
level with the center of your ears.
WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly
as they may provide significant protection
against injury in an accident. Do not remove
them. Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat. ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
seats)
WARNING O Always adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in the previous section.
Failure to do so can reduce the effective-
ness of the active head restraint.
O Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seat belts. No system canSSS0288 SSS0178A SSS0508
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WARNINGO 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 appropri-
ate, in a child restraint.
O The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire re-
straint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur if
the seat belt is not worn properly.
O 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. O 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 acci-
dent.
O Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.
O Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effec-
tiveness.
O Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
O Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
O If the seat belt warning light glows con-
tinuously while the ignition is turned ON
with all doors closed and all seat belts
fastened, it may indicate a malfunction
in the system. Have the system checked
by an INFINITI dealer.
O Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has ac-
tivated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor. See
an INFINITI dealer. SSS0136A
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CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in
this manual, child safety information is
available from many other sources, in-
cluding doctors, teachers, government
traffic safety offices, and community orga-
nizations. Every child is different, so be
sure to learn the best way to transport
your child.
There are three basic types of child re-
straint systems:
O Rear-facing child restraint
O Front-facing child restraint
O Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the
child's size. Generally, infants (up to
about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg)
should be placed in rear-facing child re-
straints. Front-facing child restraints are
available for children who outgrow rear-
facing child restraints and are at least 1
year old. Booster seats are used to help
position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a
child who can no longer use a front-facing
child restraint. WARNING Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle's seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hip bones. In an acci-
dent, an improperly fitting seat belt could
cause serious or fatal injury. Always use ap-
propriate child restraints.
All US states and provinces of Canada re-
quire the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. (See ªChild
restraintsº later in this section.)
Also, there are other types of child re-
straints available for larger children for
additional protection.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat
if possible. According to accident statis-
tics, children are safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seat than in the front
seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint
system (air bag system) for the front pas- senger. See ªSupplemental Restraint
Systemº later in this section for precau-
tions.
Infants Infants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rear-facing child restraint.
INFINITI recommends that infants be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
You should choose a child restraint that
fits your vehicle and always follow the
manufacturer's instructions for installa-
tion and use.
Small children Children that are over 1 year old and
weigh between 20 lb (9 kg) and 40 lb (18
kg) can be placed in a forward facing
child restraint. Refer to the manufactur-
er's instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommen-
dations. INFINITI recommends that small
children be placed in child restraints that
comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and
always follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions for installation and use.
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Larger children Children who are too large for child re-
straints should be seated and restrained
by the seat belts which are provided. The
seat belt may not fit properly if the child
is less than 4 feet 9 inches (142.5 cm) tall
and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80
lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be used
to obtain proper seat belt fit.
INFINITI recommends that a child be
placed in a commercially available
booster seat if the shoulder belt in the
child's seating position fits close to the
face or neck or if the lap portion of the
seat belt goes across the abdomen. The
booster seat should raise the child so
that the shoulder belt is properly posi-
tioned across the top, middle portion of
the shoulder and the lap belt is low on
the hips. A booster seat can only be used
in seating positions that have a three-
point type seat belt. The booster seat
should fit the vehicle seat and have a
label certifying that it complies with Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Once the child has grown so the shoulder
belt is no longer on or near the face and
neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat. WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat
and do not allow a child in the cargo areas
while the vehicle is moving. The child could
be seriously injured or killed in an accident
or sudden stop.
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. 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, depending on the injury.
Check with your doctor for specific recom-
mendations. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING O Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
O 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 se-
rious internal injuries.
O For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
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from the buckle and fully retracted. For
additional information, see ªChild re-
straintsº later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a pas-
senger, the locking mode should not be ac-
tivated. If it is activated it may cause un-
comfortable seat belt tension. It can also
change the operation of the front pas-
senger air bag. See ªFront passenger air
bag and status lightº later in this section. WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position. If they are not com-
pletely secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop.
Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt, push the button on
the buckle. The seat belt will automati-
cally retract.
Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to
lock belt movement using two separate
methods:
O when the belt is pulled quickly from
the retractor.
O when the vehicle slows down rapidly.SSS0291A
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You can check their operation as follows:
O grasp the shoulder belt and pull for-
ward quickly. The retractor should lock
and restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check or if you have any questions about
belt operation, see an INFINITI dealer.
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(for Sedan front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best suited for
you. (See ªPrecautions on seat belt
usageº earlier in this section.) To adjust,
pull the release button
q 1
, and then move
the shoulder belt anchor
q 2
to the de-
sired position, so that the belt passes
over the center of the shoulder. The belt
should be away from your face and neck,
but not falling off of your shoulder. Re-
lease the adjustment button
q 1
to lock
the shoulder belt anchor into position. WARNING O After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in position.
O The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effective-
ness of the entire restraint system and
increase the chance or severity of injury
in an accident. SSS0368
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Shoulder belt guide (Coupe) The shoulder belt guides are attached on
the shoulders of the front seats to help
front occupants use the seat belts.
To use the shoulder belt guides, thread
the seat belt into the slot of the guide.
When you enter or exit the rear seat, re-
lease the seat belt from the shoulder belt
guide. Replace the seat belt in the guide
after rear seat access.
Always adjust the seat belt webbing
snugly. The shoulder belt guide can also
help assist proper fit and comfort. Always make sure that the belt webbing is not
twisted and runs freely through the guide
when using it.
WARNING 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. Use the shoulder belt guide
to help position the belt. Failure to properly
position the belt may reduce the effective-
ness of the entire restraint system and in-
crease the chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving posi-
tion, it is not possible to properly fit the
lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an ex-
tender is available. The extender adds ap-
proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length
and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See an
INFINITI dealer for assistance if the ex-
tender is required. WARNING O Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should be
used with INFINITI seat belts.
O Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an ex-
tender. Such unnecessary use could re-
sult in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
O Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a
sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE O To clean the seat belt webbings, apply
a mild soap solution or any solution
recommended for cleaning upholstery
or carpets. Then brush the seat belt
webbing, wipe it with a cloth and
allow it to dry in the shade. Do not al-
low the seat belts to retract until they
are completely dry.SSS0578
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