This manual was prepared to help you
understand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please
read through this manual before operating
your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
is included in your Owner’s literature port-
folio. Always carry it with you when you
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer.
The Warranty Information Booklet con-
tents provide complete information about
all warranties covering this vehicle, the
requirements to keep the warranties in
effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside
Assistance program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will ex-
plain how to resolve any concerns you may
have with your vehicle, as well as clarify
your rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by INFINITI or by your
INFINITI retailer prior to delivery. It is
important that you familiarize yourself with
all disclosures, warnings, cautions and in-
structions concerning proper use of such
accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended you
see an INFINITI retailer for details concern-
ing the particular accessories with whichyour vehicle is equipped.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
.NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
.ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
.ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
.ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated inthe rear seat.
.ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
.ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI-
CLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Mod-
ification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition, da-
mage or performance problems resulting
from modification will not be covered
under the INFINITI warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for
example remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
Foreword
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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system1
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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Table of
Contents
11Index
0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ...................................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ..................................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ....................................................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ................................................. 0-5
Cockpit ................................................................................. 0-6Instrument panel .............................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges .......................................................... 0-9
Engine compartment .................................................... 0-10
VR30DDTT engine ................................................ 0-10
Warning and indicator lights ...................................... 0-11
0-2Illustrated table of contents
JVC0918X
1. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-38)
2. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup-
plemental air bags (P.1-38)
3. Seat belts (P.1-11)
4. Head restraints (P.1-7)5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-38)
6. Child restraint anchor points (for top
tether strap child restraint) (P.1-24,
P.1-30, P.1-34)
7. Occupant classification sensors
(weight sensors) (P.1-44)8. Front seats (P.1-3)
9. Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-54)
10. Rear seat walk-in mechanism (P.1-5)
11. Rear seats (P.1-6)
— Child restraints (P.1-20)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) system (P.1-22)
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
0-10Illustrated table of contents
JVC0968X
VR30DDTT ENGINE
1. Battery (P.8-11)
2. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-6)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-7)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-9)
5. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-17)6. Air cleaner (P.8-15)
7. Engine drive belt location (P.8-13)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-3)
9. Intercooler cooling reservoir (P.8-5)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-4)
11. Window washer fluid reservoir
(P.8-10)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Red light Name Page
Brake warning light 2-13
Charge warning light 2-13
Master warning light 2-14
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-14
Security indicator light 2-14
Supplemental air bag warn-
ing light2-14Yellow
lightName Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-15
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if
so equipped)2-15
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light2-15
Low fuel warning light 2-15
Low tire pressure warning
light2-15
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-17
Master warning light 2-18
Power steering warning light 2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light2-19Other
lightName Page
ECO drive indicator light 2-19
Exterior light indicator 2-19
Front fog light indicator light 2-19
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)2-19
High beam indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats ...................................................................................... 1-2
Front seats ..................................................................... 1-3
Rear seats ....................................................................... 1-6
Head restraints/headrests .............................................. 1-7
Adjustable head
restraint/headrest components .............................. 1-8
Non-adjustable head
restraint/headrest components ............................... 1-9
Remove ........................................................................... 1-9
Install ............................................................................... 1-9
Adjust ........................................................................... 1-10
Seat belts ........................................................................... 1-11
Precautions on seat belt usage .............................. 1-11
Seat belt warning light and chime ....................... 1-13
Pregnant women ....................................................... 1-14
Injured persons ........................................................... 1-14
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function
(front seats) (if so equipped) .................................. 1-14
Three-point type seat belt ...................................... 1-14
Seat belt extenders ................................................... 1-17
Seat belt maintenance ............................................. 1-17
Child safety ...................................................................... 1-18
Infants .......................................................................... 1-18
Small children ............................................................. 1-18
Larger children ........................................................... 1-19Child restraints ................................................................ 1-20
Precautions on child restraints ............................ 1-20
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) ...................................................... 1-22
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................ 1-24
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ............................................................ 1-26
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................ 1-28
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ................................................ 1-31
Booster seats ........................................................... 1-35
Supplemental restraint system .................................. 1-38
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ....................................................... 1-38
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) .............................................................. 1-44
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bag systems ..... 1-52
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ..... 1-54
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-55
Supplemental air bag warning light ................... 1-55
Repair and replacement procedure .................... 1-56
1-2Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0133
WARNING
.Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. 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 serious internal injuries.
.For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat withboth feet on the floor and adjust the
seat belt properly. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” (P.1-11).
.Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.
.To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-hicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
.The seatback should not be reclined
further than necessary for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat-
back is reclined, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and being injured is
increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damages.
SEATS