1999 Infiniti G20 Owner's Manual

FOREWORD

Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinkingabout vehicle design. It integrates advanced engi-neering and superior craftsmanship with a simple,refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with tradi-tional Japanese culture.

The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty.The car itself is important, but so also is the senseof harmony that the vehicle evokes in its driver, andthe sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITIfrom the way it looks and drives to the high levelof dealer service.

To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to thefullest, we encourage you to read this OwnersManual immediately. It explains all of the features,controls and performance characteristics of yourINFINITI; it also provides important instructions andsafety information.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet isto be found in your Owners literature port-folio. Always carry it with you when you takeyour INFINITI to an authorized dealer. Theportfolio contents provide complete infor-mation about all warranties covering thisvehicle, the periodic maintenance requiredto keep the warranties in effect as well asthe INFINITI Roadside Assistance program.

Additionally, a separate Customer Care andLemon Law Information Booklet will explainhow to resolve any concerns you may havewith your vehicle, as well as clarify yourrights under your states lemon law.

INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfyingownership experience for as long as you own yourcar. Should you have any questions regarding yourINFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please contact ourConsumer Affairs department at 1-800-662-6200.In Hawaii 1-808-836-0848 (Oahu number). InCanada 1-800-363-4520. Thank you.

READ FIRST THEN DRIVESAFELYBefore driving your vehicle please read yourOwners Manual carefully. This will ensurefamiliarity with controls and maintenance re-quirements, assisting you in the safe opera-tion of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATIONREMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rulesto help ensure a safe and comfort-able trip for you and your passen-gers!

O Never drive under the influence ofalcohol or drugs.

O Always observe posted speedlimits and never drive too fast forconditions.

O Always use your seat belts andappropriate child restraint sys-tems. Preteen children should beseated in the rear seat.

O Always provide information aboutthe proper use of vehicle safety

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features to all occupants of thevehicle.

O Always review this OwnersManual for important safety infor-mation.

MODIFICATION OF YOURVEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its perfor-mance, safety or durability, and mayeven violate governmental regula-tions. In addition, damage or perfor-mance problems resulting frommodification may not be coveredunder INFINITI warranties.

WHEN READING THEMANUALThis manual includes information for

all options available on this model.Therefore, you may find some informa-tion that does not apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustra-tions in this manual are those in effect at thetime of printing. INFINITI reserves the right tochange specifications or design at any timewithout notice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual.They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presenceof a hazard that could cause death orserious personal injury. To avoid orreduce the risk, the procedures mustbe followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presenceof a hazard that could cause minor ormoderate personal injury or damageto your vehicle. To avoid or reducethe risk, the procedures must befollowed carefully.

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If you see this symbol, it means Do not dothis or Do not let this happen.

1998 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.TOKYO, JAPAN

All rights reserved. No part of this Owners Manual may bereproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmittedin any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the priorwritten permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS ................... 1-1

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................... 2-1

PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................ 3-1

HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS .................................. 4-1

STARTING AND DRIVING................................................................... 5-1

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................. 6-1

APPEARANCE AND CARE................................................................... 7-1

DO-IT-YOURSELF ............................................................................ 8-1

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 9-1

TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ......................................... 10-1

INDEX ........................................................................................ 11-1

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1 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS

Seats............................................................ 1-2Front manual seat adjustment..................... 1-3Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4Rear seat adjustment ................................. 1-5Head restraint adjustment ........................... 1-6Armrest........................................................ 1-6Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-7Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem ......................................................... 1-7Supplemental air bag warning labels ........ 1-20Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-20Seat belts................................................... 1-22Precautions on seat belt usage................. 1-22

Child safety................................................ 1-26Pregnant women ....................................... 1-27Injured persons ......................................... 1-27Three-point type seat belt with retractor .. 1-28Center of rear seat .................................... 1-31Seat belt extenders.................................... 1-32Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-32Child restraints .......................................... 1-32Precautions on child restraints ................. 1-32Installation on rear seat outboard or centerpositions .................................................... 1-35Top strap child restraint............................ 1-40Installation on front passenger seat.......... 1-42

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SEATS

WARNING

O Do not ride in a moving vehiclewhen the seatback is reclined.

This can be dangerous. Theshoulder belt will not be againstyour body. In an accident youcould be thrown into it and re-

ceive neck or other serious inju-ries. You could also slide underthe lap belt and receive seriousinternal injuries.

O For most effective protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion, theseat should be upright. Always sitwell back in the seat and adjustthe seat belt properly. See Pre-cautions on seat belt usage laterin this section.

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FRONT MANUAL SEAT AD-JUSTMENT

WARNING

O Do not adjust the drivers seatwhile driving. The seat may movesuddenly and could cause loss ofcontrol of the vehicle.

O After adjustment, gently rock inthe seat to make sure it is se-curely locked.

Forward and backward

Pull the lever up while you slide the seatforward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up andlean back. To bring the seatback forwardagain, pull the lever and move your bodyforward. The seatback will move forward.

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Seat lifter (Drivers seat)

Turn either dial to adjust the angle and heightof the seat cushion to the desired position.

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUST-MENT

WARNING

O Do not adjust the drivers seatwhile driving in order that fullattention may be given to thedriving operations.

O Do not leave children unattendedinside the vehicle. They couldunknowingly activate switches orcontrols. Unattended childrencould become involved in seriousaccidents.

Operating tips

O The motor has an auto-reset overloadprotection circuit. If the motor stops duringoperation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivatethe switch.

O Do not operate the power support seat fora long period of time when the engine isoff. This will discharge the battery.

Forward and backward

Moving the switch forward or backward willslide the seat forward or backward to thedesired position.

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Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until thedesired angle is obtained. To bring the seat-back forward again, move the switch forwardand move your body forward. The seatbackwill move forward.

REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENTInterior trunk access

The trunk can be readily accessible from therear seat for loading and unloading, as shown.

O When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain that they

are completely secured in thelatched position.

WARNING

O Never allow anyone to ride in theluggage area or on the rear seatwhen it is in the fold-down posi-tion. Use of these areas by pas-sengers without proper restraintcan be extremely dangerous in anaccident or sudden stop.

O Properly secure all cargo to helpprevent it from sliding or shifting.Do not place cargo higher thanthe seatbacks. In a sudden stop orcollision, unsecured cargo couldcause personal injury.

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUST-MENT

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjustedproperly as they may provide signifi-cant protection against injury in anaccident. Do not remove them.Check the adjustment after someoneelse uses the seat. To raise the head restraint, simply pull it up.

To lower, push the lock knob and push thehead restraint down.

Adjust the head restraints so the top is levelwith the tops of your ears.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE-MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)section contains important information con-cerning the driver and passenger supplemen-tal air bags, supplemental side air bags andpre-tensioner seat belt.Supplemental air bag system: This sys-tem can help cushion the impact force to theface and chest of the driver and front passen-ger in certain frontal collisions.Supplemental side air bag system: Thissystem can help cushion the impact force tothe head and chest area of the driver and frontpassenger in certain side impact collisions.The supplemental side air bag is designed toinflate on the side where the vehicle isimpacted.

These supplemental restraint systems are de-

signed to supplement the crash protectionprovided by the driver and front passengerseat belts and are not a substitute for them.Seat belts should always be correctly wornand the driver and front passenger seated asuitable distance away from the steeringwheel, instrument panel and front door finish-ers. (See Seat belts later in this section forinstructions and precautions on seat beltusage.)

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WARNING

O The supplemental air bags ordi-narily will not inflate in the eventof a side impact, rear impact, roll

over, or lower severity frontal col-lision. Always wear your seatbelts to help reduce the risk orseverity of injury in various kindsof accidents.

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O The seat belts and the supple-mental air bags are most effec-tive when you are sitting wellback and upright in the seat.Supplemental air bags inflate

with great force. If you are unre-strained, leaning forward, sittingsideways or out of position in anyway, you are at greater risk ofinjury or death in a crash and may

also receive serious or fatal inju-ries from the supplemental airbag if you are up against it whenit inflates. Always sit backagainst the seatback and as faraway as practical from the steer-ing wheel or instrument panel.Always use the seat belts.

O Keep hands on the outside of thesteering wheel. Placing them in-side the steering wheel rim couldincrease the risk that they areinjured when the supplementalair bag inflates.

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WARNING

O Never let children ride unre-strained or extend their hands orface out of the window. Do notattempt to hold them in your lapor arms. Some examples of dan-gerous riding positions are shownin the previous illustrations.

O Children may be severely injuredor killed when the supplementalair bag or supplemental side airbag inflates if they are not prop-erly restrained.

O Also never install a rear facingchild restraint in the front seat.An inflating supplemental air bagcould seriously injure or kill your

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WARNING

O The supplemental side air bagordinarily will not inflate in theevent of a frontal impact, rear

impact or lower severity side col-lision. Always wear your seatbelts to help reduce the risk orseverity of injury in various kindsof accidents.

O The seat belts and the supple-mental side air bag are mosteffective when you are sittingwell back and upright in the seat.Supplemental side air bag in-flates with great force. Do notallow anyone to place their hand,leg or face near the supplementalside air bag on the side of theseatback of the front seat. Do notallow anyone sitting in the frontseat to extend their hand out ofthe window or lean against thedoor.

When sitting in the rear seat, donot hold onto the seatback of thefront seat. If the supplementalside air bag inflates, the occupantmay be seriously injured. Be es-pecially careful with children,

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who should always be properlyrestrained.

O Do not use seat covers on thefront seatbacks. They may inter-fere with supplemental side airbag inflation.

Supplemental air bag system

The driver supplemental air bag is located inthe center of the steering wheel; the frontpassenger supplemental air bag is mounted inthe dashboard above the glove box. Thesesystems are designed to meet optional certi-fication requirements under U.S. regulations.

They are also permitted in Canada. Theoptional certification allows air bags to bedesigned to inflate somewhat less forcefullythan previously. However, all of the infor-mation, cautions and warnings in thismanual still apply and must be fol-lowed. The supplemental air bags aredesigned to inflate in higher severity

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frontal collisions, although they may in-flate if the forces in another type ofcollision are similar to those of a higherseverity frontal impact. They may notinflate in certain frontal collisions. Ve-hicle damage (or lack of it) is not alwaysan indication of proper supplemental airbag operation.

When the supplemental air bag inflates, afairly loud noise may be heard, followed byrelease of smoke. This smoke is not harmfuland does not indicate a fire, but care shouldbe taken not to inhale it, as it may causeirritation and choking. Those with a history ofa breathing condition should get fresh airpromptly.

Supplemental air bags along with the use ofseat belts, help to cushion the impact force onthe face and chest of the front occupants. Theycan help save lives and reduce serious inju-ries. However, an inflating supplemental airbag may cause facial abrasions or otherinjuries. Supplemental air bags and supple-

mental side air bags do not provide restraintto the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn andthe driver and passenger seated upright as faras practical away from the steering wheel ordash board. Since the supplemental air bagsinflate quickly in order to help protect the frontoccupants, the force of the supplemental airbag inflating can increase the risk of injury ifthe occupant is too close to or is against thesupplemental air bag module during inflation.The supplemental air bag will deflate quicklyafter the collision is over.

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bagwarning light illuminates. The supple-mental air bag warning light will turnoff after about 7 seconds if the systemis operational.

WARNING

O Do not place any objects on thesteering wheel pad or on the in-strument panel. Also, do notplace any objects between anyoccupant and the steering wheelor instrument panel. Such objectsmay become dangerous projec-tiles and cause injury if thesupplemental air bag inflates.

O Right after inflation, severalsupplemental air bag systemcomponents will be hot. Do nottouch them; you may severelyburn yourself.

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bag system. This is to preventaccidental inflation of the supple-mental air bag or damage to thesupplemental air bag system.

O Do not make unauthorizedchanges to your vehicles electri-cal system, suspension system orfront end structure. This couldaffect proper operation of thesupplemental air bag system.

O Tampering with the supplementalair bag system may result in se-rious personal injury. Tamperingincludes changes to the steeringwheel and the instrument panelassembly by placing materialover the steering wheel pad andabove the dashboard, or by in-stalling additional trim materialaround the supplemental air bag

system.

O Work around and on the supple-mental air bag system should bedone by an authorized INFINITIdealer. Installation of electricalequipment should also be doneby an authorized INFINITI dealer.The SRS wiring harnesses*should not be modified or discon-nected. Unauthorized electricaltest equipment and probing de-vices should not be used on thesupplemental air bag system.

* The SRS wiring harnesses arecovered with yellow insulation ei-ther just before the harness con-nectors or over the complete har-ness for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you

inform the buyer about the supplemental airbag system and guide the buyer to theappropriate sections in this Owners Manual.

Supplemental side air bag sys-tem

The supplemental side air bags are located inthe outside of the seatback of the front seats.The supplemental side air bag (on the driveror front passenger seat) is designed to inflatein higher severity side collisions, although itmay inflate if the forces in another type ofcollision are similar to those of a higherseverity side impact. It is designed to inflateon the side where the vehicle is impacted. Itmay not inflate in certain side collisions.Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always anindication of proper supplemental side air bagoperation.

When the supplemental side air bag inflates, afairly loud noise may be heard, followed byrelease of smoke. This smoke is not harmfuland does not indicate a fire, but care shouldbe taken not to inhale it, as it may cause


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irritation and choking. Those with a history ofa breathing condition should get fresh airpromptly.

Supplemental side air bags along with the useof seat belts, help to cushion the impact forceto the head and chest of the front occupants.They can help save lives and reduce seriousinjuries. However, an inflating supplementalside air bag may cause abrasions or otherinjuries.

The seat belts should be correctly worn andthe driver and passenger seated upright as faras practical away from supplemental side airbag. Since the supplemental side air bagsinflate quickly in order to help protect the frontoccupants, the force of the supplemental sideair bag inflating can increase the risk of injuryif the occupant is too close to or is against thesupplemental side air bag module duringinflation. The supplemental side air bag willdeflate quickly after the collision is over.

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bagwarning light illuminates. The supple-

mental air bag warning light will turnoff after about 7 seconds if the systemis operational.

WARNING

O Do not place any objects near theseatback of the front seats. Also,do not place any objects (an um-brella, bag, etc.) between thefront door finisher and the frontseat. Such objects may becomedangerous projectiles and causeinjury if the supplemental side airbag inflates.

O Right after inflation, severalsupplemental side air bag systemcomponents will be hot. Do nottouch them; you may severelyburn yourself.

O No unauthorized changes shouldbe made to any components or

wiring of the supplemental sideair bag system. This is to preventaccidental inflation of the supple-mental side air bag or damage tothe supplemental side air bagsystem.

O Do not make unauthorizedchanges to your vehicles electri-cal system, suspension system orside panel. This could affectproper operation of the supple-mental side air bag system.

O Tampering with the supplementalside air bag system may result inserious personal injury. Tamper-ing includes changes to the frontseats assembly by placing mate-rial near the seatback of the frontseat, or by installing additionaltrim material around the supple-


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mental side air bag system.

O Work around and on the supple-mental side air bag systemshould be done by an authorizedINFINITI dealer. Installation ofelectrical equipment should alsobe done by an authorized INFINITIdealer. The SRS wiring har-nesses* should not be modifiedor disconnected. Unauthorizedelectrical test equipment andprobing devices should not beused on the supplemental side airbag system.

* The SRS wiring harnesses arecovered with yellow insulation ei-ther just before the harness con-nectors or over the complete har-ness for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that youinform the buyer about the supplemental sideair bag system and guide the buyer to theappropriate sections in this Owners Manual.

Pre-tensioner seat belt system(For front seats)

WARNING

O The pre-tensioner seat belt can-not be reused after activation. Itmust be replaced together withthe retractor as a unit.

O If the vehicle becomes involved ina frontal collision but the pre-tensioner is not activated, be sureto have the pre-tensioner systemchecked and, if necessary, re-placed by your INFINITI dealer.

O No unauthorized changes shouldbe made to any components orwiring of the pre-tensioner seatbelt system. This is to preventaccidental activation of the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage tothe pre-tensioner seat belt opera-tion. Tampering with the pre-tensioner seat belt system mayresult in serious personal injury.

O Work around and on the preten-sioner system should be done byan authorized INFINITI dealer. In-stallation of electrical equipmentshould also be done by an autho-rized INFINITI dealer. Unautho-rized electrical test equipmentand probing devices should notbe used on the pre-tensioner seatbelt system.


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O If you need to dispose of thepre-tensioner or scrap the ve-hicle, contact an authorizedINFINITI dealer. Correct pre-tensioner disposal proceduresare set forth in the appropriateINFINITI Service Manual. Incor-rect disposal procedures couldcause personal injury.

The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt systemactivates in conjunction with the supplementalair bag. Working with the seat belt retractor, ithelps tighten the seat belt the instant thevehicle becomes involved in certain types ofcollisions, thereby restraining seat occupants.

The pre-tensioner is encased with the seatbelts retractor. These seat belts are used thesame as conventional seat belts.

When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,

smoke is released and a loud noise may beheard. The smoke is not harmful, but careshould be taken not to inhale it as it maycause irritation and choking.

If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensionersystem, the seat belt warning light will flashintermittently after the ignition key is turned tothe ON or START position. In this case, thepre-tensioner seat belt will not function prop-erly.

When selling your vehicle, we request that youinform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seatbelt system and guide the buyer to theappropriate sections in this Owners Manual.


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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental air bagsystem are placed in the vehicle as shown inthe illustration.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-playing AIR BAG in the instrument panel,monitors the circuits of the supplemental airbag and supplemental side air bag systems.The circuits monitored by the supplemental airbag warning light are the diagnosis sensorunit, satellite sensors, supplemental air bagmodules, supplemental side air bag modulesand all related wiring.

After turning the ignition key to the ON

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position, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates. The supplemental air bagwarning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental air bag and supplemental sideair bag systems needs servicing:

O The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on and remain on for 7seconds and then go off as describedabove.

O The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently or remains on (after 7seconds).

O The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the supplemental airbags or supplemental side air bags may notoperate properly. It must be checked andrepaired. Take your vehicle to the nearestauthorized INFINITI dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warninglight is on, it could mean that thesupplemental air bag or supplemen-tal side air bag system will notoperate in an accident.

Repair and replacement proce-dure

The supplemental air bags or supplementalside air bags are designed to inflate on aone-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless itis damaged, the supplemental air bag warninglight will remain illuminated after inflation hasoccurred. Repair and replacement of thesesupplemental systems should be done only byauthorized INFINITI dealers.

To ensure long-term functioning, thesesystems must be inspected 10 yearsafter the date of manufacture noted on

the certification label located on thedriver side center pillar.

When maintenance work is required on thevehicle, the supplemental air bags, supple-mental side air bags and related parts shouldbe pointed out to the person conducting themaintenance. The ignition key should alwaysbe in the LOCK position when working underthe hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

O Once the supplemental air bag orsupplemental side air bag hasinflated, the supplemental air bagmodule or supplemental side airbag module will not functionagain and must be replaced. Thesupplemental air bag module orsupplemental side air bag mod-ule should be replaced by anauthorized INFINITI dealer. The


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supplemental air bag module orsupplemental side air bag mod-ule cannot be repaired.

O The supplemental air bag andsupplemental side air bag sys-tems should be inspected by anauthorized INFINITI dealer if thereis any damage to the front end orside portion of the vehicle.

O If you need to dispose of thesesupplemental systems or scrapthe vehicle, contact an authorizedINFINITI dealer.

Correct disposal procedures areset forth in the appropriateINFINITI Service Manual. Incor-rect disposal procedures couldcause personal injury.

SEAT BELTSPRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGEYour chances of being injured or killed in anaccident and/or the severity of injury may begreatly reduced if you are wearing your seatbelt and it is properly adjusted. INFINITIstrongly encourages you and all of yourpassengers to buckle up every time you drive,even if your seating position includes asupplemental air bag.

Most states, provinces or territoriesrequire that seat belts be worn at alltimes when a vehicle is being driven.


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WARNING

O Every person who drives or ridesin this vehicle should use a seatbelt at all times. Children shouldbe properly restrained and, if ap-propriate, in a child restraint.

O The belt should be properly ad-justed to a snug fit. Failure to doso may reduce the effectivenessof the entire restraint system andincrease the chance or severity ofinjury in an accident. Serious in-jury or death can occur if the seatbelt is not worn properly.

O Always route the shoulder beltover your shoulder and acrossyour chest. Never run the beltbehind your back, under your arm

or across your neck. The beltshould be away from your faceand neck, but not falling off yourshoulder.

O Position the lap belt as low andsnug as possible around the hips,not the waist. A lap belt worn toohigh could increase the risk ofinternal injuries in an accident.

O Be sure the seat belt tongue issecurely fastened to the properbuckle.

O Do not wear the belt inside out ortwisted. Doing so may reduce itseffectiveness.

O Do not allow more than one per-son to use the same belt.

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O Never carry more people in thevehicle than there are seat belts.

O If the seat belt warning lightglows continuously while the ig-nition is turned ON with all doorsclosed and all seat belts fas-tened, it may indicate a malfunc-tion in the system. Have the sys-tem checked by your INFINITIdealer.

O Once the pre-tensioner seat belthas activated, it cannot be reusedand must be replaced togetherwith the retractor. See yourINFINITI dealer.

O Removal and installation of thepre-tensioner seat belt systemcomponents should be done by anauthorized INFINITI dealer.

O All seat belt assemblies includingretractors and attaching hardwareshould be inspected after any col-lision by your INFINITI dealer.INFINITI recommends that allseat belt assemblies in use dur-ing a collision be replaced unlessthe collision was minor and thebelts show no damage and con-tinue to operate properly. Seatbelt assemblies not in use duringa collision should also be in-spected and replaced if eitherdamage or improper operation isnoted.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protectthem. They need to be properly re-strained.

The proper restraint depends on the childssize. Generally, infants [up to about 1 year andless than 20 lb (9 kg)] should be placed inrear facing child restraints. Front facing childrestraints are available for children who out-grow rear facing child restraints.

WARNING

Infants and children need specialprotection. The vehicles seat beltsmay not fit them properly. The shoul-der belt may come too close to theface or neck. The lap belt may not fitover their small hip bones. In anaccident, an improperly fitting seatbelt could cause serious or fatalinjury. Always use appropriate childrestraints.

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and small children. (See Child restraintslater in this section.)

In addition, there are many types of childrestraints available for larger children whichshould be used for maximum protection.

INFINITI recommends that all preteensand children be restrained in the rearseat if possible. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer when prop-erly restrained in the rear seat than inthe front seat. This is especially impor-tant because your vehicle has a supple-mental restraint system (air bag sys-tem) for the front passenger. (SeeSupplemental restraint system ear-lier in this section for precautions.)

Infants and small childrenINFINITI recommends that infants and smallchildren be placed in child restraints thatcomply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards. You should choose a child re-straint that fits your vehicle and always followthe manufacturers instructions for installationand use.

Larger childrenChildren who are too large for child restraintsshould be seated and restrained by the seatbelts which are provided.

If the childs seating position has a shoulderbelt that fits close to the face or neck, the useof a booster seat (commercially available) mayhelp overcome this. The booster seat shouldraise the child so that the shoulder belt isproperly positioned across the top, middleportion of the shoulder and the lap belt is lowon the hips. The booster seat should fit thevehicle seat and have a label certifying that itcomplies with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards. Once the child has grown so theshoulder belt is no longer on or near the faceand neck, use the shoulder belt without thebooster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel onany seat and do not allow a child inthe cargo areas while the vehicle ismoving. The child could be seriouslyinjured or killed in an accident.

PREGNANT WOMEN

INFINITI recommends that pregnant womenuse seat belts. The seat belt should be wornsnug, and always position the lap belt as lowas possible around the hips, not the waist, andplace the shoulder belt over your shoulder andacross your chest. Never run the lap/shoulderbelt over your abdominal area. Contact yourdoctor for specific recommendations.

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with your doctor for specific recommenda-tions.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

O Every person who drives or ridesin this vehicle should use a seatbelt at all times.

O Do not ride in a moving vehiclewhen the seatback is reclined.This can be dangerous. Theshoulder belt will not be againstyour body. In an accident youcould be thrown into it and re-ceive neck or other serious inju-ries. You could also slide underthe lap belt and receive seriousinternal injuries.

O For most effective protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion, theseat should be upright. Always sitwell back in the seat and adjustthe seat belt properly.

Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat.

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2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle untilit snaps.

The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion will permit the belt tomove, and allow you some freedom of

movement in the seat.

3. Position the lap belt portion low andsnug on the hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward theretractor to take up extra slack.

The front passenger side and rear seat beltshave a cinching mechanism for child restraint

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installation. It is referred to as the automaticlocking mode.

When the cinching mechanism is activated theseat belt cannot be withdrawn again until theseat belt tongue is detached from the buckleand fully retracted. For additional information,see Child restraints later in this section.

The automatic locking mode should beused only for child restraint installa-tion. During normal seat belt use by apassenger, the locking mode shouldnot be activated. If it is activated it maycause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the belt, press the button on thebuckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.

Checking seat belt operation

Your seat belt retractors are designed to lockbelt movement using two separate methods:

O when the belt is pulled quickly from theretractor.

O when the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the belts,check their operation as follows:

O grasp the shoulder belt and pull quicklyforward. The retractor should lock andrestrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this checkor if you have any questions about beltoperation, see your INFINITI dealer.

Shoulder belt height adjustment(For front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best for you. (SeePrecautions on seat belt usage earlier in thissection.)

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To adjust, pull the release knob, and thenmove the shoulder belt anchor to the desiredposition, so that the belt passes over thecenter of the shoulder. The belt should beaway from your face and neck, but not fallingoff of your shoulder. Release the adjustmentbuttons to lock the shoulder belt anchor intoposition.

WARNING

O After adjustment, release the

knob and try to move the shoulderbelt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in posi-tion.

O The shoulder belt anchor heightshould be adjusted to the positionbest for you. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of theentire restraint system and in-crease the chance or severity ofinjury in an accident.

CENTER OF REAR SEATSelecting correct set of seatbelts

The center seat belt buckle is identified by theCENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue canbe fastened only into the center seat beltbuckle.

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SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, itis not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulderbelt and fasten it, an extender is availablewhich is compatible with the installed seatbelts. The extender adds approximately 8inches (200 mm) of length and may be usedfor either the driver or front passenger seatingposition. See your INFINITI dealer for assis-tance if the extender is required.

WARNING

O Only INFINITI belt extenders,made by the same companywhich made the original equip-ment belts, should be used withINFINITI belts.

O Persons who can use the standardseat belt should not use an ex-

tender. Such unnecessary usecould result in serious personalinjury in the event of an accident.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

O To clean the seat belt webbings,apply a mild soap solution or any non-caustic solution recommended for gentlycleaning cloth upholstery or carpets. Thenbrush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth andallow it to dry in the shade. Do not allowthe seat belts to retract until they arecompletely dry.

O If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guideof the seat belt anchors, the seat belts mayretract slowly. Wipe the shoulder beltguide with a clean, dry cloth.

O Periodically check to see that theseat belt and the metal componentssuch as buckles, tongues, retractors, flex-

ible wires and anchors work properly. Ifloose parts, deterioration, cuts or otherdamage on the webbing is found, theentire belt assembly should be replaced.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE-STRAINTS

WARNING

O Infants and small children shouldalways be placed in an appropri-ate child restraint while riding inthe vehicle. Failure to use a childrestraint can result in serious in-jury or death.

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severe accident. The child couldbe crushed between the adult andparts of the vehicle. Also, do notput the same seat belt aroundboth your child and yourself.

O Never install a rear facing childrestraint in the front seat. Aninflating supplemental air bagcould seriously injure or kill yourchild. A rear facing child restraintmust only be used in the rearseat.

O INFINITI recommends that thechild restraint be installed in therear seat. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseat than in the front seat.

O An improperly installed child re-

straint could lead to serious in-jury or death in an accident.

In general, child restraints are designed to beinstalled with the lap portion of a three-pointtype seat belt.

Child restraints for infants and children ofvarious sizes are offered by several manufac-turers. When selecting any child restraint,keep the following points in mind:O choose only a restraint with a label certi-

fying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

O check the child restraint in your vehicle tobe sure it is compatible with the vehiclesseat and seat belt system. Choose a childrestraint that meets the guidelines of So-ciety of Automotive Engineers recom-

mended practice J1819 for child restraintinstallation.

O if the child restraint is compatible withyour vehicle, place your child in the childrestraint and check the various adjust-ments to be sure the child restraint iscompatible with your child. Always followall recommended procedures.

All US states and provinces of Canadarequire that infants and small childrenbe restrained in approved child re-straints at all times while the vehicle isbeing operated.

WARNING

O Improper use of a child restraintcan result in increased injuriesfor both the infant or child andother occupants in the vehicle.


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O Follow all of the child restraintmanufacturers instructions forinstallation and use. When pur-chasing a child restraint, be sureto select one which will fit yourchild and vehicle. It may not bepossible to properly install sometypes of child restraints in yourvehicle.

O If the child restraint is not an-chored properly, the risk of achild being injured in a collisionor a sudden stop greatly in-creases.

O Adjustable seatbacks should bepositioned to fit the child re-straint, but as upright as pos-sible.

O After attaching the child restraint,

test it before you place the childin it. Tilt it from side to side. Tryto tug it forward and check to seeif the belt holds the restraint inplace. If the restraint is not se-cure, tighten the belt as neces-sary, or put the restraint in an-other seat and test it again.

O For a front facing child restraint,if the seat position where it isinstalled has a three-point typelap/shoulder belt, check to makesure the shoulder belt does not goin front of the childs face or neck.If it does, put the shoulder beltbehind the child restraint. If youmust install a front facing childrestraint in the front seat, seelater in Child restraints for in-stallation on front passenger

seat.

O When your child restraint is not inuse, store it in the trunk or keep itsecured with a seat belt to pre-vent it from being thrown aroundin case of a sudden stop or acci-dent.

CAUTION

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INSTALLATION ON REAR SEATOUTBOARD OR CENTER POSI-TIONS

Front facing

WARNING

O The three-point belt on your ve-hicle is equipped with a lockingmode retractor which must beused when installing a child re-straint.

O Failure to do so will result in thechild restraint not being properlysecured. It could tip over or oth-erwise be unsecured and causeinjury to the child in a suddenstop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in a rearoutboard or center seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Thedirection of the child restraint depends onthe type of the child restraint and the sizeof the child. Always follow the restraintmanufacturers instructions.

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2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage.Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, the beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts back toemergency locking mode when the belt isfully retracted.

4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the beltto remove any slack in the belt.

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5. Before placing the child in the childrestraint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure that it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull any

more belt webbing out of the retractor, thebelt is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraintis properly secured prior to each use. If thebelt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through6.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is allowed to wind back into theretractor, the automatic locking mode (childrestraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt onlylocks during a sudden stop or impact.

Rear facing

WARNING

O The three-point belt on your ve-hicle is equipped with a lockingmode retractor which must beused when installing a childrestraint.

O Failure to do so will result in thechild restraint not being properlysecured. It could tip over or oth-erwise be unsecured and causeinjury to the child in a suddenstop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in a rearoutboard or center seat, follow these steps:

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1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Thedirection of the child restraint depends onthe type of the child restraint and the sizeof the child. Always follow the restraintmanufacturers instructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage.Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for belt routing.

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3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, the beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts back toemergency locking mode when the belt isfully retracted.




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7. Check to make sure that the child restraintis properly secured prior to each use. If thebelt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through6.


TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

If your child restraint has a top strap, it mustbe secured to the provided anchor point.Anchor bracket hardware must be installed.The top strap anchor bracket is availablethrough your INFINITI dealer.

Part #88894-89900Secure the child restraint with the lap portionof a three-point belt and latch the top straphook onto the appropriate anchor bracket. Toinstall the anchor bracket, a metric bolt of thedimensions listed below must be used.

Bolt diameter: 8.0 mmBolt length: more than 1.18 in (30 mm)Thread pitch: 1.25 mm

Secure the top strap to the attaching boltwhich provides the straightest installation ofthe top strap.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

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Anchor point locations

Anchor points are located under the rearparcel shelf finisher.

To use attaching hardware for child restraintswith top straps, follow these instructionscarefully:

1. Open the trunk and find the anchor pointnuts on the under side of the rear parcelshelf. Thread a bolt (8.0 mm diameter,1.25 mm pitch) up through the nut behindthe seating position where the child re-

straint will be installed and use it to breakthrough the rear parcel shelf support ma-terial. There are pre-cut circles at eachanchor point location that should breakaway from the shelf support material whenpressure is applied to them. Remove thebolt after you feel the pre-cut circle sepa-rate from the shelf support material.

2. Cut a small slit through the parcel shelffabric at the anchor point location. Reachthrough the fabric with a tool such as apair of needle-nose pliers and remove thepre-cut circle in the parcel shelf supportmaterial.

3. Install the bolt through the top strap hookand into the anchor point nut.

4. Be sure to follow all of the instructions thataccompany the top strap attaching hard-ware.

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INSTALLATION ON FRONTPASSENGER SEAT

WARNING

O Never install a rear facing child

restraint in the front passengerseat. Supplemental air bags in-flate with great force. A rear fac-ing child restraint could be struck

by the supplemental air bag in acrash and could seriously injureor kill your child.

O INFINITI recommends that childrestraints be installed in the rearseat. However, if you must installa front facing child restraint in thefront passenger seat, move thepassenger seat to the rear-mostposition.

O A child restraint with a top strapshould not be used in the frontpassenger seat.

O The three-point belt in your ve-hicle is equipped with a lockingmode retractor which must beused when installing a childrestraint.

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O Failure to use the retractors lock-ing mode may result in the childrestraint not being properly se-cured. The child restraint couldtip over or otherwise be unse-cured and cause injury to thechild in a sudden stop orcollision.

Front facing

If you must install a child restraint in the frontseat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the frontpassenger seat. It should be placed in afront facing direction only. Move the seatto the rearmost position. Always follow the

child restraint manufacturers instructions.Child restraints for infants must beused in the rear facing direction andtherefore must not be used in the frontseat.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckle

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until you hear and feel the latch engage.Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, the beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts back to

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7. Check to make sure that the child restraintis properly secured prior to each use. If thelap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 6.



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2 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Instrument panel ......................................... 2-2Meters and gauges...................................... 2-3Speedometer and odometer ........................ 2-4Tachometer.................................................. 2-4Engine coolant temperature gauge.............. 2-5Fuel gauge ................................................... 2-5Warning/indicator lights and chimes .......... 2-7Checking bulbs ............................................ 2-7Warning lights ............................................. 2-7Indicator lights .......................................... 2-10Chimes....................................................... 2-12Security system......................................... 2-12Theft warning ............................................ 2-12Windshield wiper and washer switch........ 2-14Rear window and outside mirror (if soequipped) defogger switch........................ 2-14Headlight and turn signal switch .............. 2-15Headlight switch ........................................ 2-15Turn signal switch..................................... 2-16

Front fog light switch ................................ 2-17Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-17Horn........................................................... 2-18Heated seats (if so equipped) ................... 2-18Cigarette lighter (Accessory) ..................... 2-19Cup holder................................................. 2-20Glove box .................................................. 2-21Console box............................................... 2-21Windows.................................................... 2-21Power windows ......................................... 2-21Sunroof (if so equipped)........................... 2-23Automatic sunroof..................................... 2-23Clock.......................................................... 2-24Adjusting the time ..................................... 2-24Clock operation.......................................... 2-24Clock priority mode................................... 2-24Interior light............................................... 2-24Ceiling........................................................ 2-24Personal light ............................................ 2-25

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Front .......................................................... 2-25Vanity mirror lights ................................... 2-25Trunk light ................................................. 2-25Integrated HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver(if so equipped)......................................... 2-26Programming HomeLinkT ........................ 2-27Canadian programming ............................ 2-27Operating the integrated HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver ................................ 2-28

Programming problem diagnosis.............. 2-28Clearing the programmed information ...... 2-28Rolling code programming........................ 2-28Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton ........................................................ 2-29If your vehicle is stolen............................. 2-30

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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METERS AND GAUGES

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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOM-ETER

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer/Twin trip odometerThe odometer/twin trip odometer are dis-played when the ignition key is in the ONposition.

The odometer records the total distance thevehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distance ofindividual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the reset button changes the displayas follows:ODO TRIP A TRIP B ODOResetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the reset button for more than 1second resets the trip odometer to zero.

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed inrevolutions per minute (r/min).

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches thered zone, shift to a higher gear.Operating the engine in the red zonemay cause serious engine damage.

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA-TURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-perature.

The engine coolant temperature will vary withthe outside air temperature and driving con-ditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolanttemperature over the normal range,stop the vehicle as soon as safelypossible. If the engine is over-heated, continued operation of thevehicle may seriously damage theengine. See If your vehicle over-heats in the 6. In case of emer-gency section.

FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel levelin the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking,turning, acceleration, or going up or downhill.

The gauge needle is designed to remain inapproximately the same position, even whenthe ignition key is turned OFF.

Refill the fuel tank before the gaugeregisters Empty.

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The low fuel warning light comes onwhen the fuel tank is getting low. Re-fuel as soon as it is convenient, prefer-ably before the gauge reaches E. Therewill be a small reserve of fuel in thetank when the fuel gauge needlereaches E.

CAUTION

If the vehicle is driven with the fuellevel very low, the malfunction indi-cator light may come on. Refuel assoon as possible. After driving for awhile, the light should remain off. Ifthe light remains on, have the ve-hicle inspected by an authorizedINFINITI dealer. For additional infor-mation, see the Malfunction indi-cator light (MIL) later in thissection.


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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Engine oil pressure warning light Low washer fluid warning light Turn signal/hazard indicator light

Charge warning light or Brake warning light High beam indicator light (Blue)

Door open warning light or Anti-lock brake warninglight Cruise indicator light

Seat belt warning light Low fuel warning light Malfunction indicator light (MIL)

Supplemental air bag warning light Overdrive off indicator light

CHECKING BULBS

Apply the parking brake and turn the ignitionkey to ON without starting the engine. Thefollowing lights will come on:

, or , ,

The following lights come on briefly and thengo off:

or , ,

If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a

burned-out bulb or an open circuit in theelectrical system. Have the system repairedpromptly.

WARNING LIGHTS

Engine oil pressure warn-ing light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. Ifthe light flickers or comes on during normaldriving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop

the engine immediately and call an INFINITIdealer or other authorized repair shop.

The oil pressure warning light is notdesigned to indicate a low oil level. Usethe dipstick to check the oil level. SeeEngine oil in the 8. Do-it-yourself section.


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CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil pres-sure warning light on could causeserious damage to the engine al-most immediately. Turn off the en-gine as soon as it is safe to do so.

Charge warning lightIf the light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate that there is some-thing wrong with the charging system. Turnthe engine off and check the alternator belt. Ifthe belt is loose, broken, missing or if thelight remains on, see your INFINITI dealerimmediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the belt isloose, broken or missing.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors arenot closed securely while the ignition key isON.

Seat belt warning lightand chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten seatbelts. The light illuminates whenever theignition key is turned to ON, and will remainilluminated until the drivers seat belt isfastened. At the same time, the chime willsound for about 6 seconds unless the driversseat belt is securely fastened.

If the seat belt warning light blinks, there may

be something wrong with the pre-tensionerseat belt. In this case, the pre-tensioner willnot operate properly. Have it checked by yourINFINITI dealer.

For additional information, see Supplementalrestraint system in the 1. Seats, restraintsand supplemental air bag systems section.

Supplemental air bagwarning light

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight will illuminate. The supplemental air bagwarning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the supplemental air bag andsupplemental side air bag systems are opera-tional.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental air bag and supplemental sideair bag need servicing and your vehicle mustbe taken to your nearest authorized INFINITIdealer.


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O The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on and remain on for 7seconds and then go off as describedabove.

O The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently or remains on (after 7seconds).

O The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the supplemen-tal restraint system may not function properly.For additional information, see Supplementalrestraint system in the 1. Seats, restraintsand supplemental air bag systems section.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warninglight is on, it could mean that the

supplemental air bag or supplemen-tal side air bag system will notoperate in an accident.

Low washer fluid warninglight

This light comes on when the washer tankfluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid asnecessary. See Window washer fluid in the8. Do-it-yourself section.

or Brake warninglight

This light functions for both the parking brakeand the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator:

When the ignition key is in the ON position,the light comes on when the parking brake isapplied.

Low brake fluid warning light:

When the ignition key is in the ON position,the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If thelight comes on while the engine is runningwith the parking brake not applied, stop thevehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluidas necessary. See Brake and clutch fluidin the 8. Do-it-yourself section.

WARNING

O Your brake system may not beworking properly if the warninglight is on. Driving could be dan-gerous. If you judge it to be safe,drive carefully to the nearest ser-vice station for repairs. Other-wise, have your vehicle towed.


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O Pressing the brake pedal with theengine stopped and/or low brakefluid level may increase yourstopping distance and brakingwill require greater pedal effortas well as greater pedal travel.

O If the brake fluid level is belowthe MIN mark on the brake fluidreservoir, do not drive until thebrake system has been checkedat an INFINITI dealer.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have thewarning system checked by your INFINITIdealer.

or Anti-lock brakewarning light

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the anti-lock brake warning light willilluminate. The anti-lock brake warning light

will turn off after about 1 second if the systemis operational.

If the light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate there is somethingwrong with the anti-lock portion of the brakesystem. Have the system checked by yourINFINITI dealer. However if the light illumi-nates while starting the engine, it does notindicate a system malfunction.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, theanti-lock function will cease but the ordinarybrakes will continue to operate normally.

If the light comes on while you aredriving, contact your INFINITI dealer forrepair.

Low fuel warning light

This light comes on when the fuel in the tankis getting low. Refuel as soon as it isconvenient, preferably before the fuel gaugereaches E.

There will be a small reserve of fuelremaining in the tank when the fuelgauge needle reaches E.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Overdrive off indicatorlight

This light comes on during driving when theoverdrive switch is pressed to prevent over-drive operation.

The O/D OFF indicator light comes on for 2seconds each time the ignition key is turnedON. This shows the light is functioningproperly.

If the O/D OFF indicator light blinks for approxi-mately 8 seconds after coming on for 2 seconds,have your INFINITI dealer check the transmissionand repair it if necessary.

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event of damage to the electrical circuits. Ifthis occurs, the gears automatically engageand lock into third gear.

See the Driving the vehicle in the 5.Starting and driving section for fail-safebefore visiting your INFINITI dealer.

Turn signal/hazard indica-tor lights

The light flashes when the turn signal switchlever or hazard switch is turned on.

High beam indicator light(Blue)

This light comes on when the headlight highbeam is on and goes out when the low beamis selected.

Cruise indicator lightThe light comes on while the vehicle speed iscontrolled by the cruise control system. If thelight flickers while the engine is running, itmay indicate there is something wrong with

the cruise control system. Have the systemchecked by your INFINITI dealer.

Malfunction indicator light(MIL)

If the malfunction indicator light comes onsteady or blinks while the engine is running,it may indicate a potential emission controlproblem.

The malfunction indicator light may also comeon steady or blink if the fuel filler cap has notbeen closed tightly or if the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Check to make sure the fuel cap issecure and that you have at least 3 US gallons(14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.

After driving for a while, the light shouldremain off if no other potensial emissioncontrol system problem exists.

Operation

The malfunction indicator light will come onin one of two ways:

O Malfunction indicator light on steady An emission control system malfunctionhas been detected. Have the vehicle in-spected by an authorized INFINITI dealer.You do not need to have your vehicletowed to the dealer.

O Malfunction indicator light blinking Anengine misfire has been detected whichmay damage the emission control system.To reduce or avoid emission control sys-tem damage:

a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH(72 km/h).

b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.

c) Avoid steep uphill grades.

d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargobeing hauled or towed.

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INFINITI dealer. You do not need to have yourvehicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation withouthaving the emission control systemchecked and repaired as necessarycould lead to poor driveability, re-duced fuel economy, and possibledamage to the emission control sys-tem.

CHIMES

Key reminder chime

The chime will sound if the driver side door isopened while the key is left in the ignitionswitch (ignition switch is turned off). Removethe key and take it with you when leaving thevehicle.

Light reminder chime

A chime will sound when the driver side dooris opened if the light switch is turned on(ignition switch is turned off).

Turn the light switch off when you leave thevehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,it will make a high pitched scraping soundwhen the vehicle is in motion whether or notthe brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakeschecked as soon as possible if the warningsound is heard.

SECURITY SYSTEM

THEFT WARNING

The theft warning system provides visual andaudio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle aredisturbed.

Security indicator light

How to activate the theft warn-ing system

1. Close all windows.

The system can be activated even if thewindows are open.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close and lock all doors, hood and trunklid. Lock all doors by pressing the lockbutton on the multi-remote controller or

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with the key. At this time, the hazardindicators flash twice to indicate all doorsare locked.

4. Confirm that the security indicator lightcomes on. The security light glows forabout 30 seconds and then begins to flashonce every 3 seconds. The system is nowactivated. If, during this 30 seconds timeperiod, the door is unlocked by the key orthe multi-remote controller, or the ignitionkey is turned to ACC or ON, the systemwill not activate.

O If the key is turned slowly toward thefront of the vehicle when locking thedoor, the system may not activate. Ifthe key is returned beyond the verti-cal position toward the rear of thevehicle to remove the key, the sys-tem may be deactivated. If the indi-cator light fails to glow for 30 sec-onds, unlock the door once and lockit again.

O Even when the driver and/or passen-gers are in the vehicle, the systemwill activate with all doors, hood andtrunk lid locked and ignition key off.When turning the ignition to ACC,the system will be released.

Theft warning system operationThe warning system will give the followingalarm:

O the headlights blink and the horn soundsintermittently. In addition, the starter motorwill not operate.

O the alarm automatically turns off after 2 to3 minutes. However, the alarm reactivatesif the vehicle is tampered with again. Thealarm can be shut off by unlocking a dooror trunk lid with the key, or by pressing theunlock button on the multi-remote control-ler.

The alarm is activated by:

O Opening the door or trunk lid withoutusing the key (even if the door is unlockedby releasing the door inside lock switch)or opening the trunk lid by operating theopener release button.

O Opening the hood.

How to stop alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a dooror trunk lid with the key, or by pressing theunlock button on the multi-remote controller.The alarm will not stop if the ignition switch isturned to ACC or ON.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCHThe windshield wiper and washer operateswhen the ignition key is in the ACC or ONposition.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper.

Intermittent operation can be adjusted from 3to 21 seconds by turning the knob.

Pull the lever toward you to operate thewasher. Then the wiper will also operateseveral times.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washersolution may freeze on the wind-shield and obscure your vision whichmay lead to an accident. Warm thewindshield with the defroster beforeyou wash the windshield.

CAUTION

The following could damage thewasher system:

O Do not operate the washer con-tinuously for more than 30 sec-onds.

O Do not operate the washer if thereservoir tank is empty.

REAR WINDOW AND OUT-SIDE MIRROR (if soequipped) DEFOGGERSWITCH

To defog/defrost the rear window glass andoutside mirrors, start the engine and push theswitch on. The indicator light will come on.Push the switch again to turn the defogger off.

It will automatically turn off in approximately15 minutes.

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CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of therear window, be careful not toscratch or damage the rear windowdefogger.

HEADLIGHT AND TURNSIGNAL SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Lighting

Turn the switch to the position:

The front clearance, side marker, tail, licenseplate and instrument lights will come on.

Turn the switch to the position:

Headlights will come on and all the otherlights remain on.

Instrument brightness control

The instrument brightness control operateswhen the light switch is in the or

position.

Turn the control to adjust the brightness ofinstrument panel lights (except clock) andpower window switch lights.When the control is turned to the right until aclick sound is heard, the light intensity will beat maximum. When the control is turned to theleft until a click sound is heard, the light willbe turned off.

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Headlight beam select

To select the high beam, push the leverforward. Pull it back to select the low beam.

Passing signal

Pulling the lever toward you will turn on theheadlight high beam.

Daytime running light system(Canada only)

The headlights automatically illuminate at areduced intensity when the engine is started

with the parking brake released. The daytimerunning lights operate with the headlightswitch in the OFF position or in the

position. Turn the headlight switch tothe position for full illumination whendriving at night.

If the parking brake is applied before theengine is started, the daytime running lightsdo not illuminate. The daytime running lightsilluminate once the parking brake is released.The daytime running lights will remain onuntil the ignition switch is turned off.

WARNING

When the daytime running light sys-tem is active, tail lights on yourvehicle are not on. It is necessary atdusk to turn on your headlights.Failure to do so could cause anaccident injuring yourself and

others.

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Turn signal

Move the lever up or down to signal theturning direction. When the turn is completed,the turn signals cancel automatically.

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Lane change signalTo indicate a lane change, move the lever upor down to the point where lights beginflashing.

FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlightswitch to the position, then turn theswitch to the position. To turn them off,turn the switch to the OFF position.

The headlights must be on for the fog lights tooperate.

HAZARD WARNINGFLASHER SWITCH

Push the switch on to warn other drivers whenyou must stop or park under emergencyconditions. All turn signal lights will flash.

Some state laws may prohibit the use ofthe hazard warning flasher switch whiledriving.

WARNING

O When stalled or stopped on theroadway under emergency condi-tions, move the vehicle well offthe road.

O Do not use the switch while mov-ing on the highway unless un-usual circumstances force you todrive so slowly that your vehiclemight become a hazard to othertraffic.

O Turn signals do not work when theswitch is operating.

The flasher can be actuated with the ignitionswitch either off or on.

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HORN

To sound the horn, push the center pad areaof the steering wheel.

HEATED SEATS (if soequipped)

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.The switches located on the center consolecan be operated independently of each other.

1. Start the engine.

2. Select heat range.

O For low heat, press the top of theswitch.

O For high heat, press the bottom of theswitch.

O For no heat, the switch has a centerOFF position between low and high.

The indicator light in the switch willilluminate when low or high is selected.

The heater is controlled by a thermostat,automatically turning the heater on and off.The indicator light will remain on as longas the switch is on.

3. When the vehicles interior is warmed, orbefore you leave the vehicle, be sure toturn the switch off.

CAUTION

Do not use the seat heater for ex-tended periods or when no one isusing the seat.

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O Do not put anything on the seatwhich insulates heat, such as ablanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.Otherwise, the seat may becomeoverheated.

O Do not place anything hard orheavy on the seat or pierce it witha pin or similar object. This mayresult in damage to the heater.

O Any liquid spilled on the heatedseat should be removed immedi-ately with a dry cloth.

O When cleaning the seat, neveruse benzine, thinner, or any simi-lar materials.

O If any abnormalities are found orthe heated seat does not operate,turn the switch off and have the Asystem checked by your INFINITI

dealer.

O The battery could run down if theseat heater is operated while theengine is not running.

CIGARETTE LIGHTER (Acces-sory)

The cigarette lighter element is an accessory.A genuine INFINITI cigarette lighter can bepurchased from an authorized INFINITI dealer.

The cigarette lighter operates when the igni-tion switch is in the ACC or ON position.

Push the lighter in all the way. When thelighter is heated, it springs out.

Return the lighter to its original position afteruse.

WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not beused while driving in order that fullattention may be given to the drivingoperation.

CAUTION

The cigarette lighter socket is apower source for the cigarettelighter element only. The use of thecigarette lighter socket as a power

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source for any other accessory is notrecommended.

CUP HOLDER

WARNING

The cup holder should not be usedwhile driving in order that full atten-tion may be given to the drivingoperation.

CAUTION

O Avoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder is being usedto prevent spilling the drink. If theliquid is hot, it can scald you oryour passenger.

O Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injureyou in an accident.

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GLOVE BOX

When locking or unlocking the glove box, usethe master key.

The glove box may be opened by pulling thehandle.

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed whiledriving to help prevent injury in anaccident or a sudden stop.

CONSOLE BOX

Card holder

WARNING

The card holder should not be usedwhile driving in order that full atten-tion may be given to the drivingoperation.

WINDOWSPOWER WINDOWS

WARNING

O Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehiclebefore closing the windows. Usethe window lock switch to preventunexpected use of the power win-dows.

O Do not leave children unattendedinside the vehicle. They couldunknowingly activate switches orcontrols and become trapped in awindow. Unattended childrencould become involved in seriousaccidents.

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The power window only operates when theignition key is in the ON position.

To open or close the window, push down orpull up the switch and hold it. The mainswitch (driver side switches) will open orclose all the windows.

The passenger side switch will open or closeonly the corresponding window. To open orclose the window, hold the switch down or up.

Locking passengers windowsWhen the lock button is pushed in, only thedriver side window can be opened or closed.Push it in again to cancel.

Automatic operation

To fully open the driver side window, com-pletely push down the switch and release it; itneed not be held. The window will automati-cally open all the way. To stop the window,just pull up the switch toward the close side.

A light press on the switch will cause thewindow to open until the switch is released.

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SUNROOF (if so equipped)AUTOMATIC SUNROOFThe sunroof will only operate when the igni-tion key is in the ON position.

Sliding the sunroof

To open the roof, press and hold the switch tothe side.

To close the roof, press and hold the switch tothe side.

Tilting the sunroof

To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then pressand hold the side of the tilt switch. Totilt down the sunroof, press and hold the

side.

Sun shade

Open/close the sun shade by sliding itbackward/forward.

The shade will open automatically when thesunroof is opened. However, it must be closedmanually.

WARNING

O In an accident you could bethrown from the vehicle throughan open sunroof. Always use seatbelts and child restraints.

O Do not allow anyone to stand up

or extend any portion of theirbody out of the opening while thevehicle is in motion or while thesunroof is closing.

CAUTION

O Remove water drops, snow, iceor sand from the sunroof beforeopening.

O Do not place any heavy object onthe sunroof or surrounding area.

If the sunroof does not closeHave your INFINITI dealer check and repair thesunroof.

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CLOCKThe digital clock displays time when theignition key is in ACC or ON.

If the power supply is disconnected, theclock will not indicate the correct time.Readjust the time.

ADJUSTING THE TIMEDepressing the CLOCK and the buttonstogether will set hours. Depressing theCLOCK and buttons together will setminutes.

CLOCK OPERATIONBy pressing the CLOCK button, you canalternate the clock and the radio/cassette tapeoptions in the display.

CLOCK PRIORITY MODEIn this mode the clock will be shown in thedisplay. If any radio, cassette tape or CDfunctions are activated, the radio, cassette orCD display will illuminate for ten secondsthen return to the clock mode.

After clock adjustment, the radio is inthe clock priority mode.

INTERIOR LIGHT

CEILING

The light has a three-position switch.

When the switch is in the center j position,the light will illuminate when a door isopened.

The light will stay on for about 30 secondswhen:

O The key is removed from the ignitionswitch while the drivers door is closed.

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O The drivers door is unlocked while the keyis removed from the ignition switch.

O The key is removed from the ignitionswitch and the drivers door is opened andthen closed.

The timer is cancelled, and the light will turnoff when:

O The drivers door is locked.

O The ignition switch is turned ON.

When the interior light switch is in theON position, the light will automaticallyturn off 10 minutes after the ignitionswitch has been turned to the OFFposition.

PERSONAL LIGHTFRONT

When the personal light switch is in theON position, the light will automaticallyturn off 10 minutes after the ignitionswitch has been turned to the OFFposition.

VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS

The light on the vanity mirror will turn onwhen the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.

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opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the lightwill go off.

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