
1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front air bag modules
3. Supplemental side air bag modules
4. Occupant classification sensor (pres-
sure sensor) 5. Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags
6. Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bag modules
7. Diagnosis sensor unit 8. Seat belt pre-tensioner
9. Satellite sensors
10. Occupant classification system control
unit
INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG
SYSTEM (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 air bag is located
in the center of the steering wheel. The
front passenger supplemental air bag is
mounted in the dashboard above the
glove box. The supplemental front air
bags are designed to inflate in higher se-
verity 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 in-
flate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle
damage (or lack of it) is not always an in-
dication of proper supplemental air bag
operation. SSS0416
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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
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All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models) Low tire pressure warning light Cruise set switch indicator light
or
Anti-lock brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light Front passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning
light P position selecting warning light (for
Intelligent Key system) High beam indicator light (Blue)
or Brake warning light Rear Active Steer (RAS) warning light (if
so equipped) Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Charge warning light Seat belt warning light Slip indicator light
Door open warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Snow mode indicator light (if so
equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light Automatic transmission position indicator
light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Key warning light (for Intelli-
gent Key system) Cruise main switch indicator light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indica-
tor light
Low fuel warning light
CHECKING BULBS Apply the parking brake and turn the igni-
tion key to ON without starting the en-
gine. The following lights will come on:
, or , , ,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off:
, or , , , , , , ,
If any light fails to come on, it may indi-
cate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit
in the electrical system. Have the system
repaired promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-wheel drive (AWD)
warning light (AWD models) The light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon
after the engine is started.WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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If the AWD system malfunctions, or the di-
ameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. See ªAll-
wheel drive (AWD) warning lightº in the
ª5. Starting and drivingº section.
CAUTIONO If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in the
AWD system. Reduce the vehicle speed
and have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI dealer as soon as possible.
O Do not drive on dry, hard surface roads in
the SNOW mode.
O If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
· blinks rapidly (about twice a second):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD
system from malfunctioning.
If the warning light turns off, you can
drive again. · blinks slowly (about once every 2 sec-
onds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
If the warning light is still on after the above
operations, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI dealer as soon as possible.
or Anti-lock brake
warning lightWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the anti-lock brake warning
light will illuminate and then turn off. This
indicates the anti-lock brake system (ABS)
is operational.
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock
brake system is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function of the brake will cease
operation but the ordinary brakes will
continue to operate. See ªAnti-lock brake system (ABS)º in the ª5. Starting and
drivingº section for further details.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact an INFINITI dealer for repair.
Automatic transmission
check warning light When the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the automatic transmission
check warning light comes on and then
turns off. This indicates that the auto-
matic transmission system is operational.
If the light comes on while the engine is
running or while driving, it may indicate
that the automatic transmission system is
not functioning properly. Have an INFINITI
dealer check and repair the transmission.
or Brake warning
light The brake warning light indicates the
parking brake system operation, low
brake fluid level of the brake system and
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) malfunction.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON po-
sition, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
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O If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result
in serious personal injury. Check the tire
pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low tire
pressure warning light OFF. If the light
still comes on while driving after ad-
justing the tire pressure, a tire may be
flat. If you have a flat tire, replace it with
a spare tire as soon as possible.
O
When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated,
the TPMS will not function and the low tire
pressure warning light will flash. Contact
your INFINITI dealer as soon as possible for
tire replacement and/or system resetting.
O Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS. CAUTION O The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
O If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS
may not operate correctly.
O Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Low washer fluid warning
light This light comes on when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. See ªWindow washer fluidº in
the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº
section.
P position selecting warning
light (for Intelligent Key
system) The light blinks in red when the selector
lever is not in the P (Park) position and
you are outside the vehicle with the Intel-
ligent Key. When the warning light blinks, move the
selector lever to P position and return the
ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Rear Active Steer (RAS)
warning light (if so
equipped) If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that there is a
malfunction with the Rear Active Steer
(RAS) portion of the steering system. Have
the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
For further information about the RAS sys-
tem, see ªRear Active Steer (RAS) systemº
in the ª5. Starting and drivingº section.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
RAS function will cease but driving can be
continued.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact an INFINITI dealer for repair.
Seat belt warning light and
chime The light and chime remind you to fasten
the driver's seat belt. The light illuminates
whenever the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position, and will remain illumi-
nated until the driver's seat belt is fas-
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To sound the horn, push on or near the
horn marks of the steering wheel.
WARNINGDo not disassemble the horn. Doing so could
affect proper operation of the supplemental
front air bag system. Tampering with the
supplemental front air bag system may re-
sult in serious personal injury. The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the cen-
ter console can be operated indepen-
dently (driver side seat
q A
and front pas-
senger seat
q B
) of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
q 1
For low heat, push the (Low)
side of the switch.
q 2
For high heat, push the
(High) side of the switch.
q 3
For no heat, the switch has a cen- ter OFF position between low and
high.
The indicator light in the switch
q C
will
illuminate when low or high is se-
lected.
The heater is controlled by a thermo-
stat, automatically turning the heater
on and off. The indicator light will re-
main on as long as the switch is on.
3. When the vehicle's interior is warmed,
or before you leave the vehicle, be
sure to turn the switch to the off posi-
tion (center)
q 3
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cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel-
spray and possibly a fire.
O Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and pos-
sible injury. An incorrect cap could also
cause the
malfunction indicator
lamp to illuminate.
O Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can
cause an explosion of flammable liquid,
vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To
reduce the risk of serious injury or death
when filling portable fuel containers:
Ð Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
Ð Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
Ð Keep the pump nozzle in contact with
the container while you are filling it.
Ð Use only approved portable fuel con-
tainers for flammable liquid.
O Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle. CAUTION O If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
O Tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap prop-
erly may cause the
malfunction in-
dicator lamp (MIL) to illuminate. If the
lamp illuminates because the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
lamp should turn off
after a few driving trips. If the
lamp
does not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI
dealer.
O For additional information, see the ªMal-
function indicator lamp (MIL)º in the ª2.
Instruments and controlsº section.
MANUAL OPERATION
WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
Tilt operation Pull the lock lever
q 1
down and adjust the
steering wheel up or down
q 2
to the de-
sired position. SPA1946
STEERING WHEEL
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Push the lock lever up securely to lock
the steering wheel in place.
Telescopic operation Pull the lock lever
q 3
down and adjust
the steering wheel forward or backward
q 4
to the desired position.
Push the lock lever up securely to lock
the steering wheel in place.
ELECTRIC OPERATION (if so
equipped)
WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
Tilt or telescopic operation Move the lever to adjust the steering
wheel up or down, forward or rearward to
the desired position. Entry/Exit function operation (if so
equipped):
The automatic drive positioner system will
make the steering wheel move up
automatically when the key is removed
from the ignition switch. This lets the
driver get into and out of the seat more
easily. The steering wheel moves back
into position when the key is inserted into
the ignition switch. For more information,
see ªAutomatic drive positionerº later in
this section. SPA1898
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