Infiniti M35 (2010 year). Manual — part 2

Lumbar support :
The lumbar support feature provides lower back

support.
Push the front

s

1

or back

s

2

end of the switch

to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

REAR SEATS
Rear power seat adjustment (if so

equipped)

Forward and backward :
Push the front

s

1

or back

s

2

end of the switch

to move the rear outboard seats forward or

backward. The seats move continuously while

the switch is being pushed.

Entry/exit assist (automatic return) :
Pushing the ON side

s

1

of the switch located on

the rear center armrest, the automatic return

function will activate.
When a rear door is opened, the rear seat of the

corresponding side automatically slides all the

way back, facilitating ease of entry and exit.
Pushing the CANCEL side

s

2

of the switch will

deactivate the automatic return function.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle

safety systems. They may provide additional

protection against injury in certain rear end

collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly,

as specified in this section. Check the adjust-

ment after someone else uses the seat. Do not

attach anything to the head restraint stalks or

remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat

if the head restraint has been removed. If the

head restraint was removed, install and prop-

erly adjust the head restraint before an occu-

pant uses the seating position. Failure to follow

these instructions can reduce the effectiveness

of the head restraints. This may increase the

risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions

equipped with head restraints. The head re-

straints are adjustable.

Indicates

the

seating

position

is

equipped with a head restraint.

Components

1. Head restraint
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalk

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Adjustment

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level

with the center of your ears.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push

the head restraint down.

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To adjust the angle, push it in the direction

required.

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the

adjustable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest

position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly in a

secure place so it is not loose in the

vehicle.

Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint

before an occupant uses the seating position.

Install

1. Align the head restraint stalks with the

holes in the seat. Make sure that the head

restraint is facing the correct direction.

The stalk with the adjustment notches

s

1

must be installed in the hole with the lock

knob

s

2

.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before

an occupant uses the seating position.

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Front-seat Active Head Restraints

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-

ing the force that the seatback receives from

the occupant in a rear-end collision. The move-

ment of the head restraint helps support the

occupant’s head by reducing its backward

movement and helping absorb some of the

forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for colli-

sions at low to medium speeds in which it is

said that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain

rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head

restraints return to their original positions.

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as

described earlier in this section.

ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTS

WARNING

The adjustable headrests supplement the

other vehicle safety systems. They may provide

additional protection against injury in certain

rear end collisions. Adjust the headrest prop-

erly, as specified in this section. Check the ad-

justment after someone else uses the seat. Do

not attach anything to the headrest stalks or

remove the headrest. Do not use the seat if the

headrest has been removed. If the headrest

was removed, install and properly adjust the

headrest before an occupant uses the seating

position. Failure to follow these instructions

can reduce the effectiveness of the headrests.

This may increase the risk of serious injury or

death in a collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions

equipped with adjustable headrests.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with an adjustable headrest.

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Components

1. Adjustable headrest
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks

Adjustment

Adjust the headrest so the center is level with

the center of your ears.

To raise the headrest, pull it up.

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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push

the headrest down.

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the

adjustable headrests.
1. Pull the headrest up to the highest posi-

tion.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the headrest from the seat.
4. Store the headrest properly in a secure

place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Install and properly adjust the headrest

before an occupant uses the seating po-

sition.

Install

1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in

the seat. Make sure that the headrest is

facing the correct direction. The stalk with

the adjustment notches

s

1

must be in-

stalled in the hole with the lock knob

s

2

.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the headrest before an

occupant uses the seating position.

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ARMREST
Front armrest

Pull the lever

s

A

up and slide the driver’s or

passenger’s armrest forward and backward.
Slide the armrest to the original position when

using the front cup holders.

Rear armrest

Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

Trunk pass-through

The rear center seatback can be folded to allow

trunk access from inside of the vehicle.
To access the trunk, pull down the rear center

armrest and pull out the trunk pass-through lid

s

1

.

To lock the lid, use the mechanical key and turn

it to the LOCK position

s

2

. To unlock, turn the

mechanical key to the UNLOCK position

s

3

. For

the mechanical key usage, see “KEYS” in the “3.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
Make sure that the mechanical key is removed

from the trunk pass-through lid key cylinder

before opening or closing the lid. Otherwise the

lid and the rear armrest may be damaged.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly

adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well

back in your seat with both feet on the floor,

your chances of being injured or killed in an

accident and/or the severity of injury may be

greatly reduced. INFINITI strongly encourages

you and all of your passengers to buckle up

every time you drive, even if your seating

position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or ter-

ritories specify that seat belts be worn at all

times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides in this ve-

hicle should use a seat belt at all times. Chil-

dren should be properly restrained in the

rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child

restraint.

● The seat belt should be properly adjusted to

a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the

effectiveness of the entire restraint system

and increase the chance or severity of injury

in an accident. Serious injury or death can

occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

● Always route the shoulder belt over your

shoulder and across your chest. Never put

the belt behind your back, under your arm or

across your neck. The belt should be away

from your face and neck, but not falling off

your shoulder.

● Position the lap belt as low and snug as

possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST.

A lap belt worn too high could increase the

risk of internal injuries in an accident.

● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fas-

tened to the proper buckle.

● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or

twisted. Doing so may reduce its

effectiveness.

● Do not allow more than one person to use the

same seat belt.

● Never carry more people in the vehicle than

there are seat belts.

● If the seat belt warning light glows continu-

ously while the ignition is turned ON with all

doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it

may indicate a malfunction in the system.

Have the system checked by an INFINITI

retailer.

● No changes should be made to the seat belt

system. For example, do not modify the seat

belt, add material, or install devices that

may change the seat belt routing or tension.

Doing so may affect the operation of the seat

belt system. Modifying or tampering with

the seat belt system may result in serious

personal injury.

● Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated,

it cannot be reused and must be replaced

together with the retractor. See an INFINITI

retailer.

● Removal and installation of the pretensioner

system components should be done by an

INFINITI retailer.

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● All seat belt assemblies, including retractors

and attaching hardware, should be in-

spected after any collision by an INFINITI re-

tailer. INFINITI recommends that all seat belt

assemblies in use during a collision be re-

placed unless the collision was minor and

the belts show no damage and continue to

operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not

in use during a collision should also be in-

spected and replaced if either damage or

improper operation is noted.

● All child restraints and attaching hardware

should be inspected after any collision. Al-

ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-

spection instructions and replacement rec-

ommendations. The child restraints should

be replaced if they are damaged.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect them. They

need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this

manual, child safety information is available

from many other sources, including doctors,

teachers, government traffic safety offices, and

community organizations. Every child is differ-

ent, so be sure to learn the best way to trans-

port your child.

There are three basic types of child restraint

systems:
● Rear-facing child restraint
● Front-facing child restraint
● Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s

size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and

less than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in

rear-facing child restraints. Front-facing child

restraints are available for children who out-

grow rear-facing child restraints and are at least

1 year old. Booster seats are used to help

position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child

who can no longer use a front-facing child

restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protection.

The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them prop-

erly. The shoulder belt may come too close to

the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over

their small hip bones. In an accident, an im-

properly fitting seat belt could cause serious or

fatal injury. Always use appropriate child

restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-

tories require the use of approved child re-

straints for infants and small children. (See

“CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.)
Also, there are other types of child restraints

available for larger children for additional pro-

tection.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens and chil-

dren be restrained in the rear seat. According to

accident statistics, children are safer when

properly restrained in the rear seat than in the

front seat.

This is especially important because your ve-

hicle has a supplemental restraint system (air

bag system) for the front passenger. (See

“SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” later in

this section.)

Infants

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be

placed in a rear-facing child restraint. INFINITI

recommends that infants be placed in child

restraints that comply with Federal Motor Ve-

hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-

hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a

child restraint that fits your vehicle and always

follow the manufacturer’s instructions for in-

stallation and use.

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Small children

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at

least 20 lb (9 kg) can be placed in a front-facing

child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s in-

structions for minimum and maximum weight

and height recommendations. INFINITI recom-

mends that small children be placed in child

restraints that comply with Federal Motor Ve-

hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-

hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a

child restraint that fits your vehicle and always

follow the manufacturer’s instructions for in-

stallation and use.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child restraints

should be seated and restrained by the seat

belts which are provided. The seat belt may not

fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in

(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg)

and 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be

used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a

commercially available booster seat if the

shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits

close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of

the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The

booster seat should raise the child so that the

shoulder belt is properly positioned across the

top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap

belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only

be used in seating positions that have a three-

point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit

the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that

it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards. Once the child has grown so the

shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face

and neck, use the shoulder belt without the

booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and

do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the

vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously

injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN

INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use

seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,

and always position the lap belt as low as

possible around the hips, not the waist. Place

the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across

your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over

your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for

specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

INFINITI recommends that injured persons use

seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with

your doctor for specific recommendations.

PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS (front seats)

The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat belt to

help restrain front seat occupants under emer-

gency braking. This can help reduce the risk of

injury when a collision occurs.
Pre-crash seat belt will not be activated when:
● the brake pedal is not depressed
● the seat belt is not fastened
● the selector lever is in the R (Reverse) posi-

tion

● the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15 km/h)
Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit

upright and well back in the seat with both feet

on the floor.
If the seat belt warning light blinks even if the

driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts are

fastened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat belt

system has a malfunction. Have your INFINITI

retailer check and repair the system.

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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides in this ve-

hicle should use a seat belt at all times.

● 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 inju-

ries. 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 up-

right. Always sit well back in the seat with

both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt

properly.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in

this section.)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.

● The retractor is designed to lock during a

sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling mo-

tion permits the belt to move, and allows you

some freedom of movement in the seat.

● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully

retracted position, firmly pull the belt and

release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of

the retractor.

3. Position the lap belt portion

low and snug

on the hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure

the shoulder belt is routed over your

shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger and the rear seating posi-

tions three-point type seat belts have two

modes of operation:
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode

allows the seat belt to extend and retract to

allow the driver and passengers some freedom

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of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat

belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or

during certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode

(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for

child restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt

cannot be extended again until the seat belt

tongue is detached from the buckle and fully

retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode

after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional

information, see “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in

this section.
The ALR mode should be used only for child

restraint installation. During normal seat belt

use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be

activated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-

fortable seat belt tension. It can also change the

operation of the front passenger air bag. See

“Front passenger air bag and status light” later

in this section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain that

seatbacks are completely secured in the

latched position. If they are not completely se-

cured, passengers may be injured in an acci-

dent or sudden stop.

Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on

the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat

belt movement by two separate methods:
● When the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor.

● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts,

check the operation as follows:
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward

quickly. The retractor should lock and re-

strict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check

or if you have any question about seat belt

operation, see an INFINITI retailer.

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Center of rear seat

Selecting correct set of seat belts :
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the

CENTER mark

s

A

. The center seat belt tongue

can be fastened

only into the center seat belt

buckle.

Shoulder belt height adjustment

(front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be

adjusted to the position best for you. (See

“PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in

this section.)
To adjust, push the adjustment button

s

A

, and

then move the shoulder belt anchor to the

desired position, so that the belt passes over

the center of the shoulder. The belt should be

away from your face and neck, but not falling off

of your shoulder. Release the adjustment but-

ton to lock the shoulder belt anchor into posi-

tion.

WARNING

● After adjustment, release the adjustment

button and try to move the shoulder belt

anchor up and down to make sure it is se-

curely fixed in position.

● The shoulder belt anchor height should be

adjusted to the position best for you. Failure

to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the

entire restraint system and increase the

chance or severity of injury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it is

not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt

and fasten it, an extender is available that is

compatible with the installed seat belts. The

extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of

length and may be used for either the driver or

front passenger seating position. See an

INFINITI retailer for assistance if an extender is

required.

WARNING

● Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made by

the same company which made the original

equipment seat belts, should be used with

the INFINITI seat belts.

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● Adults and children who can use the stan-

dard seat belt should not use an extender.

Such unnecessary use could result in seri-

ous personal injury in the event of an

accident.

● Never use seat belt extenders to install child

restraints. If the child restraint is not se-

cured properly, the child could be seriously

injured in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild

soap solution or any solution recommended

for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then,

wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to

dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts

to retract until they are completely dry.

● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of

the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may

retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide

with a clean, dry cloth.

● Periodically check to see that the seat belt

and the metal components , such as buckles,

tongues, retractors, flexible wires and an-

chors work properly. If loose parts, deterio-

ration, cuts or other damage on the webbing

is found, the entire seat belt assembly

should be replaced.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

● Infants and small children should always be

placed in an appropriate child restraint

while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a

child restraint can result in serious injury or

death.

● Infants and small children should never be

carried on your lap. It is not possible for even

the strongest adult to resist the forces of a

severe accident. The child could be crushed

between the adult and parts of the vehicle.

Also, do not put the same seat belt around

both your child and yourself.

● Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag Sys-

tem, never install a rear-facing child re-

straint in the front seat. An inflating front air

bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A

rear-facing child restraint must only be used

in the rear seat.

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