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•If you notice that the front passenger air bag
status light is not operating as described in
this section. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer to check the occu-
pant classification system.
•Until you have confirmed with a retailer that
your passenger seat occupant classification
system is working properly, position the oc-
cupants in the rear seating positions.
This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Ad-
vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S.
regulations. It is also permitted in Canada.
All of the information, cautions and warnings in
this manual still apply and must be followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel. The
front passenger supplemental front-impact air
bag is mounted in the dashboard above the
glove box. The front air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, al-
though they may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
front air bag system operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System monitors
information from the crash zone sensor, the Air
bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensor
and occupant classification sensor (pressure
sensor). Inflator operation is based on the
severity of a collision and seat belt usage for
the driver. For the front passenger, the occu-
pant classification sensor is also monitored.
Based on information from the sensor, only one
front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending
on the crash severity and whether the front
occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally,
the front passenger air bag may be automati-
cally turned off under some conditions, depend-
ing on the weight detected on the passenger
seat and how the seat belt is used. If the front
passenger air bag is OFF, the front passenger
air bag status light will be illuminated (if the
seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illumi-
nated, but the air bag will be off). For additional
information, refer to
Front passenger air bag
and status light in the1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system sec-
tion. One front air bag inflating does not indi-
cate improper performance of the system.
If a crash occurs in which the vehicle’s air bags
deploy, by design the vehicle may not restart. If this occurs, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for repair.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer to obtain information about the
system. If you are considering modification of
your vehicle due to a disability, you may also
contact INFINITI. Contact information is con-
tained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by the release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not
indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking.
Those with a history of a breathing condition
should get fresh air promptly.
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 abra-
sions 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 front air bags inflate quickly in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
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this, the force of the front air bag inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the front air bag module
during inflation. The front air bags deflate
quickly after a collision.
The front air bags operate 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 a few seconds after the engine starts if the
system is operational.
Front passenger air bag and status
light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to au-
tomatically turn OFF under some conditions.
Read this section carefully to learn how it op-
erates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and
child restraints is necessary for most effective
protection. Failure to follow all instructions in
this manual concerning the use of seats, seat
belts and child restraints can increase the risk
or severity of injury in an accident.
1
lamp
2
lamp
Status light
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is disabled or
enabled.
Turn the key to the ACC or ON position in the
ignition switch. The system carries out a self-
diagnosis.
The
multaneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag:
•
passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in the
event of an accident, all deployment criteria
are met, the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed.
•
front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It
will then not be deployed in the event of an
accident.
If the status of the front-passenger front air bag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an air
bag display message appears in the vehicle
information display (see Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) air bag warning light
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earlier in this section). When the front passen-
ger seat is occupied, always pay attention to
the
status of the front-passenger front air bag both
before and during the journey.
If the
remains off and/or the
rearward-facing child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat. For further information
seeTroubleshooting later in this section.
Front passenger air bag
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is
operated under some conditions as described
below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If
the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not
inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other
air bags in your vehicle are not part of this
system. The purpose of the regulation is to help
reduce the risk of injury or death from an
inflating air bag to certain front passenger seat
occupants, such as children, by requiring the
air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Certain
sensors are used to meet the requirements.
The occupant classification sensor in this ve-
hicle is a pressure sensor. It is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by
weight. For example, if a child is in the front
passenger seat, the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System is designed to turn the front passenger
air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations.
Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in
the regulations is on the seat, its weight and
the child’s weight can be detected and cause
the air bag to turn OFF. Front passenger seat
adult occupants who are properly seated and
using the seat belt as outlined in this manual
should not cause the front passenger air bag to
be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it
may be turned OFF, however if the occupant
takes his/her weight off the seat cushion (for
example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an
edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of
position), this could cause the sensor to turn
the air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated
and wearing the seat belt properly for the most
effective protection by the seat belt and supple-
mental air bag. INFINITI recommends that pre-
teens and children be properly restrained in a
rear seat. INFINITI also recommends that appro-
priate child restraints and booster seats be
properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not
possible, the occupant classification sensor is
designed to operate as described above to turn
the front passenger air bag OFF for specified
child restraints as required by the regulations.
Failing to properly secure child restraints and touse the ALR mode may allow the restraint to tip
or move in a collision or sudden stop. This can
also result in the passenger air bag inflating in
a crash instead of being OFF. For additional
information about proper use and installation,
refer to
Child restraints in the1. Safety —
seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system section.
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
front passenger air bag is designed not to
inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects
placed on the seat could result in air bag
inflation, because of the object’s weight de-
tected by the occupant classification sensor.
Other conditions could also result in air bag
inflation, such as if a child is standing on the
seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary
to the instructions in this manual. Always be
sure that you and all vehicle occupants are
seated and restrained properly.
If the automatic front-passenger air bag deacti-
vation system detects that:
•The front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the
lights up after the system self-test and re-
mains lit. This indicates that the front pas-
senger front air bag is disabled.
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•The front-passenger seat is occupied by a
child in a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem, the
lamp lights up after the system self test and
remains lit. This indicates that the front-
passenger front air bag is disabled.
If the
lamp remains off and/or the
install a rearward facing child restraint sys-
tem on the front passenger seat. For further
information seeTroubleshooting later in
this section.
•The front-passenger seat is occupied by a
child in a forward-facing child restraint sys-
tem, either the
lights up and remains lit after the system
self-test depending on the result of the clas-
sification. The result of the classification is
dependent on, among other factors, the child
restraint system and the child’s build.
Move the front-passenger seat as far back as
possible. See Child restraints earlier in this
section.
•The front-passenger seat is occupied by a
person with a smaller build (e.g. a teenager
or small adult), either the
cator lamp lights up and remains lit after the
system self test depending on the result of
the classification.
– If the
seat as far back as possible. Alternatively,
a person with a small build can sit on a
rear seat.
– If the
should not use the front-passenger seat.
•The front-passenger seat is occupied by an
adult or a person with a build corresponding
to that of an adult, the
self-test and remains lit. This indicates that
the front-passenger front air bag is enabled.
If the automatic front-passenger front air bag
deactivation system is malfunctioning, the red
restraint system warning lamp in the
combination meter and the
ously. The front-passenger front air bag is dis-
abled in this case and does not deploy during
an accident. Have the system checked as soon
as possible by qualified technicians. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and solutions
The
lights up and remains lit,
even though the front
passenger seat is
occupied by an adult or a
person with a build
corresponding to that of
an adult The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incorrect.
•Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person on the front-passenger seat are met (see
Front passenger air bagearlier
in this section).
•If the
INFINITI retailer for this service.
The
not light up and/or does
not stay on.
The front passenger seat
is empty, or occupied by
a rearward-facing child
restraint system. The automatic front-passenger air bag deactivation system is malfunctioning.
•Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child restraint system.•Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat.•When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight with the front passenger
seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly.
•Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly.•Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight to the seat.•If the
rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. It is recommended that you fit the child restraint system to a suitable
rear seat.
•Have the automatic front-passenger front air bag deactivation system checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you vist an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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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 occu-
pant and the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if the front air
bags inflate.
•Immediately after inflation, several front air
bag system components will be hot. Do not
touch them; you may severely burn your-
self.
•No unauthorized changes should be made
to any components or wiring of the supple-
mental 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, suspension sys-
tem or front end structure. This could affect
proper operation of the front air bag system.
•Tampering with the front air bag system
may result in serious personal injury. Tam-pering includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel assembly
by placing material over the steering wheel
pad and above the instrument panel or by
installing additional trim material around
the air bag system.
•Removing or modifying the front passenger
seat may affect the function of the air bag
system and result in serious personal in-
jury.
•Modifying or tampering with the front pas-
senger seat may result in serious personal
injury. For example, do not change the front
seats by placing material on the seat cush-
ion or by installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, on the seat that are not
specifically designed to assure proper air
bag operation. Additionally, do not stow
any objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such ob-
jects may interfere with the proper opera-
tion of the occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor).
•No unauthorized changes should be made
to any components or wiring of the seat belt
system. This may affect the front air bag
system. Tampering with the seat belt sys-
tem may result in serious personal injury.
•It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for work on and around the front air
bag. It is also recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for installation of electri-
cal equipment. The Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not
be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the air bag
system.
•A cracked windshield should be replaced
immediately by a qualified repair facility. A
cracked windshield could affect the func-
tion of the supplemental air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the front air bag system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
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Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and window
bag/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.All of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual apply and must be followed. The side air
bags and curtain air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity side collisions, al-
though they may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity impact. They are designed to inflate on
the side where the vehicle is impacted. They
may not inflate in certain side collisions. Cur-
tain 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, fol-
lowed 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 condition 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
positions in all rows. They can help save lives
and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflat-
ing side air bag or curtain air bag may cause
abrasions 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 front passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the side air bag. Rearseat 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 operate
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 a few seconds after the
engine starts if the system is operational.
WARNING
•Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. Also, do not place any
objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the
front door finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if a side air bag inflates.
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•Right after inflation, several side air bag
and curtain 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 side air
bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental inflation of
the side air bag and curtain air bag systems.
•Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle’s electrical system, suspension sys-
tem or side panel. This could affect proper
operation of the curtain air bag systems.
•Tampering with the side air bag system may
result in serious personal injury. For ex-
ample, do not change the front seats by
placing material near the seatbacks or by
installing additional trim material, such as
seat covers, around the side air bag.
•It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for work on and around the front air
bag. It is also recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for installation of electri-
cal equipment. The SRS wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on the
side air bag or curtain air bag systems.
Driver and passenger supplemental
knee air bags
The driver’s knee air bag deploys under the
steering column, while the passenger’s knee air
bag deploys under the glove box. All of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual apply and must be followed. The driv-
er’s and passenger’s knee air bags are trig-
gered together with the front air bag. The knee
air bags are designed to inflate in higher sever-
ity 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 inflate in certain colli-
sions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper knee air bag operation.
When a knee air bag inflates, 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 condition should get
fresh air promptly
The knee air bags help to cushion the impact
force on the knees of the driver and front
passenger. They can help reduce serious inju-
ries. However, an inflating knee air bag maycause abrasions or other injuries. The knee air
bag provides restraint to the lower body.
The knee air bag inflates quickly in order to help
protect the occupants. Because of this, the
force of the knee air bag inflating can increase
the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to,
or is against, this air bag module during infla-
tion. The knee air bag will deflate quickly after
the collision is over OR the knee air bag will
remain inflated for a short time.
The knee air bags operate 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 a few seconds after the engine starts if the
system is operational.
WARNING
•Do not place any objects between the knee
bolster and the driver’s seat. Such objects
may become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury if a knee air bag inflates.
•Right after inflation, the knee air bag sys-
tem 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 knee air
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