1-46Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
may or may not be illuminated, depending
on the size of the child and the type of
child restraint being used. If the passenger
air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate
in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used
properly. Make sure that the child restraint
is installed properly, the seat belt is used
properly and the occupant is positioned
properly. If the passenger air bag status
light is still not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the
child restraint, the seat belts and the
occupant are properly positioned, the
system may be sensing an unoccupied
seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your
INFINITI retailer can check that the system
is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your retailer
that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint
in a rear seat.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System and
passenger air bag status light will take a
few seconds to register a change in the
passenger seat status. However, if the seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front
passenger air bag system, the supplemen-
tal air bag warning light
, located in the
meter and gauges area will blink. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Other supplemental front-impact
air bag precautions
WARNING
. Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bags inflate.
. Do not place objects with sharp edges
on the seat. Also, do not place heavy
objects on the seat that will leave
permanent impressions in the seat. Such
objects can damage the seat or occupant
classification sensors (weight sensors).
This can affect the operation of the air
bag system and result in serious perso-
nal injury. .
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classifica-
tion sensors. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
. Immediately after inflation, several front
air bag system components will be hot.
Do not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This is
to prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
. Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspen-
sion system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the front
air bag system.
. Tampering with the air bag system may
result in serious personal injury. Tamper-
ing includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel assem-
bly by placing material over the steering
wheel pad and above the instrument
panel or by installing additional trim
2-58Instruments and controls
SIC3865
The rear cargo cover*1can be removed
from the lift gate.
To remove the rear cargo cover, open the
lift gate then remove the clips
*2with a
suitable tool.
WARNING
. Never put anything on the cargo cover,
no matter how small. Any object on it
could cause an injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
. Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the holder.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps 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.
. If the cargo cover contacts the top tether
strap when it is attached to the top
tether anchor, remove the cargo cover
from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo
floor below its attachment location. If
the cargo cover is not removed, it may
damage the top tether strap during a
collision. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the child
restraint top tether strap is damaged.
. Do not allow cargo to contact the top
tether strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor. Properly secure the
cargo so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not properly
secured or cargo that contacts the top
tether strap may damage the top tether
strap during a collision. Your child could
be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged. .
Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with the rear half of the flap
folded up while driving. You may not be
able to see out the rear window, which
may cause an accident.
. Do not use the cargo cover if the rear
seats are folded down.
9-18Technical and consumer information
SIC3849
SECURING THE LOAD
There are tie down hooks located in the
cargo area as shown. The tie down hooks
can be used to secure cargo with ropes or
other types of straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 22
lb. (98 N) to a single hook when securing
cargo.
WARNING
.Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps 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.
. The child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with items in the
cargo area. Secure any items in the
cargo area. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the top
tether strap is damaged.
. Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum front
and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage could
occur, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result in loss
of control and cause personal injury.
LOADING TIPS
.The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.
S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
.Do not load the front and rear axle
to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed
the GVWR.
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.
.Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle can
break, tire damage could occur, or
it can change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in loss
of control and cause personal
injury.
.Overloading could not only short-
en the life of your vehicle and the
tires, but also could lead to
hazardous vehicle handling and
long braking distance. This may
cause a premature tire malfunc-
tion, which could result in a
10-2
Cargo light ........................................................ 2-66
Cargo net .......................................................... 2-56
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................ 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-89
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-3
Child restraints ................................................. 1-20Booster seats ............................................... 1-34
LATCH system .............................................. 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-20
Child safety ...................................................... 1-18
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-22
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link............................... 8-25
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control Automatic climate control .................. 4-48, 4-51
Clock ................................................................ 2-50
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-55
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-87
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-72
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-42
Compass ........................................................... 2-10
Console box ...................................................... 2-54
Continuous Damping Control ............................. 5-79
Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-5
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-5 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ............................................ 2-57
Cruise control ................................................... 5-30 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-50
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-51
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-29
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-41
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-37
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-54
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-15
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-29
Door/lift gate open warning .............................. 2-26
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-22
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-19
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-32
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ................................... 5-76
Cold weather driving .................................... 5-87
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-15
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3 Safety precautions ......................................... 5-9
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-17
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-73
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-76
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-29
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-29
Emission control information label .................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-29
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-74
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-13
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-88
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-27
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ................... 2-25
10-4
Lights .......................................................... 2-19
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-33
INFINITI voice recognition system .................... 4-118
INFO button ........................................................ 4-9
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-29
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-31
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-43
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-5
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light ... 2-20
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system ................. 5-70
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full
Speed Range) ................................................... 5-32
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................................................... 2-16
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system,
Preview function ............................................... 5-54
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ........ 2-25
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ...................... 2-25
Intelligent Key removal indicator ....................... 2-25
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-6 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-27
Intelligent Key warning light ........................ 2-16
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................ 3-9
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-65
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-30
Interior lights .................................................... 2-64
iPod
®player operation ..................................... 4-86
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-22
J
Jump starting ...................................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................... 3-14
Keys ................................................................... 3-2
For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-6
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-50
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Emission control information label ............... 9-13
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-34, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 9-11
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-20
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ........... 5-24
Lane departure warning (LDW) system .............. 5-22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ........... 5-21
Lane departure warning chime .......................... 2-22
Lane departure warning light ............................ 2-16
LATCH system ................................................... 1-22
License plate, Installing front license plate ....... 9-14 Lift gate ............................................................ 3-18
Light
Air bag warning light ................................... 1-50
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-29
Cargo light ................................................... 2-66
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-44
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-38
Headlights bulb replacement ....................... 8-30
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-19
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-65
Interior lights ............................................... 2-64
Map lights ................................................... 2-64
Personal lights ............................................. 2-65
Replacement ................................................ 8-29
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-66
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-14
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-38
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-30
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 9-15
Lock Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-5
Door locks ..................................................... 3-4
Lift gate lock ................................................ 3-18
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ............................... 3-4
Low fuel warning .............................................. 2-26
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-16
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ..... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-26
Luggage hooks ................................................. 2-55
M
MaintenanceBattery ......................................................... 8-17
General maintenance ..................................... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance ........................... 2-27
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-20
Map lights ........................................................ 2-64
Master warning light ......................................... 2-18
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-34
Meter, Trip computer ......................................... 2-29
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6 Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-43
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................ 3-29
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-30
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-32
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................ 4-24
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-62
N
Net, Cargo net .................................................. 2-56
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-74
No key warning ................................................. 2-25
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-27
Operation, Indicators for operation ................... 2-25
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-30
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-30
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-32
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-16
Parking Brake break-in ............................................. 5-80
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Parking brake release warning ..................... 2-25 Parking on hills ........................................... 5-78
Personal lights .................................................. 2-65
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-93
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-103
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-92
Power Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-50
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-15
Power steering system ................................. 5-79
Power windows ............................................ 2-60
Precautions
Audio operation ........................................... 4-54
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-80
Child restraints ............................................ 1-20
Cruise control .............................................. 5-30
Driving safety ................................................. 5-9
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-22
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-11Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-37
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ........ 1-13
Preview function ............................................... 5-81
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-54
10-5