Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag systems
The side air bags are located in the outside of the
seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags
are located in the side roof rails in all three rows.
All of the information, cautions and warn-
ings in this manual apply and must be fol-
lowed.The side air bags and curtain air bags are
designed to inflate in higher severity side colli-
sions, although they may inflate if the forces in
another type of collision are similar to those of a
higher severity impact. They are designed to in- flate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
They may not inflate in certain side collisions.
Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate in
certain types of rollover collisions or near roll-
overs. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for
example, during severe off-roading) may cause
the curtain air bags to inflate.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain air
bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed
by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken
not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing con-
dition should get fresh air promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest of
the front occupants. Curtain air bags help to
cushion the impact force to the head of occu-
pants in the front and rear outboard seating po-
sitions in all rows. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating
side air bag or curtain air bag may cause abra-
sions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain
air bags do not provide restraint to the lower
body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate
quickly in order to help protect the occupants.
Because of this, the force of the side air bags and
curtain air bags inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against,
these air bag modules during inflation. The side
air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.
The curtain air bag will remain inflated for a short
time.
The side air bags and curtain air bags op-
erate only when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 sec-
onds if the system is operational.
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The pretensioner system may activate with the
supplemental air bag system in certain types of
collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor,
the pretensioner helps tighten the seat belt when
the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
collisions, helping to restrain front seat occu-
pants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same way
as conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow
the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to
reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is
used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner
system. For additional information, refer to
“Supplemental air bag warning light” in this sec-
tion. If the operation of the supplemental air bag
warning light indicates there is a malfunction,
have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer. When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
1. SRS Air Bag Warning LabelsThe warning labels are located on the sur-
face of the sun visor.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front-
impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward
facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an air bag in front of it!
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten-
sioners and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
OFF. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten-
sioner systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may
not operate properly. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
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Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioners are designed to inflate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
remains illuminated after inflation has occurred.
Repair and replacement of these supplemental
air bag systems should be done only by an
INFINITI retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the ve-
hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags, pretensioners and related parts should be
pointed out to the person performing the mainte-
nance. The ignition switch should always be in
the LOCK position when working under the hood
or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
●Once a front air bag, side air bag, or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and
must be replaced. Additionally, the acti-
vated pretensioners must also be re-
placed. The air bag module and preten-
sioner should be replaced by an
INFINITI retailer. The air bag module
and pretensioner cannot be repaired. ●
The front air bag, side air bag, curtain
air bag systems and the pretensioner
system should be inspected by an
INFINITI retailer if there is any damage
to the front end or side portion of the
vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of a supplemen-
tal air bag or pretensioner or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI retailer. In-
correct disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-8
Checking bulbs ................................2-8
Warning lights .................................2-9
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-16
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-16
Startup display ................................ 2-16
Settings ...................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-22
Security systems ................................. 2-25
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-25
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-27
Switch operation .............................. 2-28Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped)
............................... 2-29
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .....2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-31
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-31
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-32
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-35
Instrument brightness control ...................2-35
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-36
Fog light switch ............................... 2-36
Horn ............................................ 2-37
Heated front seats ................................ 2-37
Heated rear seats (if so equipped) ..................2-38
Climate control seat switch (if so equipped) .........2-40
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-41
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-42
W
arning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-43
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-44
Power outlets .................................... 2-44
12v outlets ................................... 2-44
1. Vent (P. 4-44)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch(P. 2-31)
3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-35) 4. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator
lights and Vehicle Information Display
(P. 2-4, 2-8, 2-16)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-48, P. 2-37) 6. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-44)
7. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-5)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-27, P. 2-30)
9. Vent (P. 4-44)
10. Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P. 2-31)
11. Display screen (P. 4-4, 4-10)
(if so equipped)
12. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-45)
13. Vent (P. 4-44)
14. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
15. Vent (P. 4-44)
16. Glove box (P. 2-50)
17. Control Panel with Navigation System/
Control Panel without Navigation
System (P. 4-4, 4-10)
18. Power outlet (P.2-44)
19. Audio system controls (P. 4-53)
20. Shift lever (P. 5-17)
21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-48)
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2-2Instruments and controls
22. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
23. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-12)
24. Cruise control main/set switches andIntelligent cruise control main/set
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-51,
P.5-52)
25. Dynamic Driver Assistance switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-72)
26. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-29)
27. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-109, 4-123)
28. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-95)
29. Hood release (P. 3-22)
30. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-43)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)
Headlight aiming control (P. 2-31)
Warning System switch
(if so equipped) (P. 6-2)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-44)
Liftgate opener switch (P. 3-23)
Power liftgate main switch (P. 3-23)
31. Control panel and Vehicle Information
Display switches (P. 4-4, 2-16)*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3
1. Tachometer
2. Warning/indicator lights
3. Vehicle Information Display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
The vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and
odometer. The speedometer is located on the
right side of the meter cluster. The odometer is
located within the Vehicle Information Display.
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METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls