2014 Infiniti Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 4
The front air bags will not usually activate in side-impact collisions, rear-end collisions, rollovers,
while driving on rough roads, or during hard braking. However, deceleration rates in some
situations can be similar to those found in frontal impacts and may result in front air bag
activation.
WHEN THE FRONT AIR BAGS INFLATE
Please remember, for the supplemental front air bags to be most effective, you must always
buckle up and sit at a suitable distance back to allow room for the air bags to inflate. For the
front air bags to do their job, they must inflate with great force. As mentioned earlier in this
guide, this may cause serious or even fatal injury if, for example, you are unrestrained, out of
position in any way, sitting or leaning too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during
inflation. Even when seated properly, there is a possibility of injury from an inflating front air bag.
This usually consists of minor skin abrasions or burns, but may be more serious. Overall, these
injuries are minimal compared to the injuries the front air bags are designed to prevent. After the
front air bags have inflated, you may notice a light smoke within the cabin. This is a normal by-
product of the rapid chemical reaction necessary to inflate the front air bags and, although
harmless, it may cause minor irritations.
REPLACING THE AIR BAGS
Air bags are not reusable. After a collision in which your air bags have activated, have the
respective air bag system inspected and replaced by your Infiniti retailer as soon as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expressed concern regarding
reports of counterfeit replacement air bags installed in vehicles. Visit www.nhtsa.gov
for more
information. We recommend the replacement of air bags by your NISSAN dealer to ensure that
you receive new original equipment replacement parts. Counterfeit replacement air bags may
not be made to the standards of quality, reliability and durability of Genuine NISSAN parts. The
use of counterfeit replacement air bags or used or salvaged air bags are a potential serious
safety problem and may not provide the same level of protection in a crash.
OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT AIR BAGS
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If the air bag warning light continues to remain on or flashes after you start the vehicle, see
your Infiniti retailer as soon as possible.
ƒ After inflation, air bag components are hot, so avoid contact.
ƒ Do not place objects on or near the steering wheel or dashboard where the air bags inflate.
ƒ Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat of a vehicle equipped
with a front passenger air bag.
ƒ See the vehicle owner’s manual for other important information. WELL BACK AND UPRIGHT
