1. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-21)
2. Security indicator light (P.2-19)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P.4-28) or steering wheel switch for
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P.4-30) 4. Driver's supplemental front air bag
(P.1-36)/Horn (P.2-26)
5. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
6. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P.2-19)
8. Center ventilator (P.4-9) 9. Center display - Compass, Air condi-
tioner, Ambient temperature, Front
passenger air bag status light (P.1-44)
10. Rear window and outside mirror de-
fogger switch (P.2-20)
11. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-10)
12. Clock (P.2-29)
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P.4-2)
14. Passenger's supplemental front air
bag (P.1-36)
15. Upper glove box (except for Naviga-
tion system equipped models)
(P.2-35)
16. Side ventilator (P.4-9)
17. Hood lock release handle (P.3-24)
18. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-25)
19. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P.2-28)
20. Instrument brightness control
(P.2-24)
21. Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-33)
22. Fuse box (P.8-27)
23. Electric steering column control (if so
equipped) (P.3-31)
24. Manual steering column control
(P.3-30)
25. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-6)
26. SNOW mode switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-27)
27. Audio system (P.4-14)
28. Ashtray/Cigarette lighter (P.2-30)
29. Heated seat switch (P.2-26) SSI0159INSTRUMENT PANEL
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The seatback may also be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is parked.
WARNINGO 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.
See ªPrecautions on seat belt usageº
later in this section.
O After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
Folding Sedan:
The rear center seatback can be folded to
allow access to the trunk from inside the
vehicle. To access the trunk:
1. Fold down the rear center seatback
q 1
.
2. Unlock the trunk access window lid
q 2
.
To unlock, insert the master key or the
mechanical key (Intelligent Key
equipped model) to the key cylinder
on the lid and turn it counterclockwise
q A
. Turning the key clockwise
q B
will
lock the lid.
3. Pull out the trunk access window lid
q 3
.
Remove the key when opening or closing
the trunk access window lid. Otherwise,
the trunk access window lid may be dam-
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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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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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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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Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard 213.
O Check the child restraint in your ve-
hicle to be sure it is compatible with
the vehicle's seat and seat belt
system.
O If the child restraint is compatible with
your vehicle, place your child in the
child restraint and check the various
adjustments to be sure the child re-
straint is compatible with your child.
Choose a child restraint that is de-
signed for your child's height and
weight. Always follow all recom-
mended procedures.
All US states and Canadian provinces re-
quire that infants and small children be re-
strained in approved child restraints at all
times while the vehicle is being operated.
WARNINGO Improper use of a child restraint can in-
crease the risk or severity of injury for
both the child and other occupants of
the vehicle. O Follow all of the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions for installation and
use. When purchasing a child restraint,
be sure to select one which will fit your
child and vehicle. It may not be possible
to properly install some types of child re-
straints in your vehicle.
O If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being injured
in a collision or a sudden stop greatly in-
creases.
O Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
tioned to fit the child restraint, but as
upright as possible.
O After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the belt holds the re-
straint in place. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 in (25 mm).
If the restraint is not secure, tighten the
belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint. Not
all child restraints fit in all types
ofvehicles. O If you must install a front-facing child re-
straint in the front seat, see ªChild re-
straint installation on front passenger
seatº later in this section.
O When your child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with a seat belt to pre-
vent it from being thrown around in case
of a sudden stop or accident.
CAUTION Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot. Check
the seating surface and buckles before
placing your child in the child restraint.
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