Infiniti G35 (2008 year). Manual — part 3

The LATCH anchor points are provided to install

child restraints in the rear outboard seating

positions only. Do not attempt to install a child

restraint in the center position using the LATCH

anchors.

LATCH lower anchor point locations

The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the

seat cushion near the seatback. A label is

attached to the seatback to help you locate the

LATCH anchors.

WARNING

● Attach LATCH compatible child restraints

only at the locations shown in the illustra-

tion. If a child restraint is not secured prop-

erly, your child could be seriously injured or

killed in an accident.

● Do not secure a child restraint in the center

rear seating position using the LATCH an-

chors. The child restraint will not be secured

properly.

● Child restraint anchor points are designed to

withstand only those loads imposed by cor-

rectly fitted child restraints. Under no cir-

cumstance are they to be used for adult seat

belts or harnesses.

LATCH label location (Coupe)

SSS0370B

LATCH lower anchor location (Sedan)

SSS0637

LATCH lower anchor location (Coupe)

SSS0670

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Installing child restraint LATCH

anchor attachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include two

rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can

be connected to two anchors located at certain

seating positions in your vehicle. With this

system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat

belt to secure the child restraint. Check your

child restraint for a label stating that it is

compatible with LATCH. This information may

also be in the instructions provided by the child

restraint manufacturer.

LATCH child restraints generally require the use

of a top tether strap. (See “TOP TETHER STRAP

CHILD RESTRAINT” later in this section for in-

stallation instructions.)
When installing a child restraint, carefully read

and follow the instructions in this manual and

those supplied with the child restraint. (See

“CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH”

later in this section.)

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

If the manufacturer of your child restraint re-

quires the use of a top tether strap, it must be

secured to an anchor point.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are designed to

withstand only those loads imposed by cor-

rectly fitted child restraints. Under no circum-

stances are they to be used for adult seat belts

or harnesses.

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

SSS0643

LATCH rigid attachment

SSS0644

Sedan

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Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located on the rear parcel

shelf.

Installing top tether strap

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH

system (rear bench outboard seating positions

only) or the seat belt.

Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor point

which is located directly behind the child seat.

Position the top tether strap over the top of the

seatback and secure it to the tether anchor

bracket that provides the straightest installa-

tion. Tighten the strap according to the manu-

facturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
If you have any questions when installing a top

tether strap child restraint on the rear seat, con-

sult your INFINITI dealer for details.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

USING LATCH

WARNING

● Attach LATCH compatible child restraints

only at the locations shown. For the LATCH

lower anchor locations, see “Lower Anchors

and Tethers for CHildren SYSTEM (LATCH)”

earlier in this section. If a child restraint is

not secured properly, your child could be

seriously injured or killed in an accident.

● The LATCH anchors are designed to with-

stand only those loads imposed by correctly

fitted child restraints. Under no circum-

stance are they to be used for adult seat

belts or harnesses.

● Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your

fingers into the lower anchor area and feel-

ing to make sure there are no obstructions

over the LATCH anchors, such as seat belt

webbing or seat cushion material. The child

restraint will not be secured properly if the

LATCH anchors are obstructed.

Coupe

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Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child

restraint using LATCH:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manufac-

turer’s instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check

to make sure the LATCH attachment is

properly attached to the lower anchor.

3. The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the vehicle seatback. If

the seating position does not have an

adjustable head restraint and it is inter-

fering with the proper child restraint fit,

try another seating position or a different

child restraint.

4. For child restraints that are equipped with

webbing mounted attachments, remove

any additional slack from the anchor at-

tachments. Press downward and rearward

firmly in the center of the child restraint

with your knee to compress the vehicle

seat cushion and seatback while tighten-

ing the webbing of the anchor attach-

ments.

5. If the child restraint is equipped with a

top tether strap, route the top tether strap

and secure the tether strap to the tether

anchor point. (See “TOP TETHER STRAP

CHILD RESTRAINT” earlier in this section.)

Front facing — step 2

SSS0645

Front facing — step 2

SSS0646

Front facing — step 4

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6. Before placing the child in the child re-

straint, hold child restraint near the

LATCH attachment and use force to push

the child restraint from side to side, and

tug it forward to make sure that it is

securely held in place. It should not move

more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move

more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the

anchor attachments to further tighten the

child restraint. If you are unable to prop-

erly secure the restraint, move the re-

straint to another seating position and try

again, or try a different child restraint. Not

all child restraints fit in all types of ve-

hicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the

child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3

through 6.

Rear-facing

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child

restraint using LATCH:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manufac-

turer’s instructions.

Front facing — step 6

SSS0638

Rear facing — step 2

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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check

to make sure the LATCH attachment is

properly attached to the lower anchor.

3. For child restraints that are equipped with

webbing mounted attachments, remove

any additional slack from the anchor at-

tachments. Press downward and rearward

firmly in the center of the child restraint

with your hand to compress the vehicle

seat cushion and seatback while tighten-

ing the webbing of the anchor attach-

ments.

4. Before placing the child in the child re-

straint, hold the child restraint near the

LATCH attachment and use force to push

the child restraint from side to side, and

tug it forward to make sure that it is

securely held in place. It should not move

more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move

more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the

anchor attachments to further tighten the

child restraint. If you are unable to prop-

erly secure the restraint, move the re-

straint to another seating position and try

again, or try a different child restraint. Not

all child restraints fit in all types of ve-

hicles.

Rear facing — step 2

SSS0649

Rear facing — step 3

SSS0639

Rear facing — step 4

SSS0650

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5. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the

child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3

through 4.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

● Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag Sys-

tem, never install a rear-facing child re-

straint in the front passenger seat. Front air

bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing

child restraint could be struck by the front air

bag in a crash and could seriously injure or

kill your child.

● INFINITI recommends that child restraints be

installed in the rear seat. However, if you

must install a forward facing child restraint

in the front passenger seat, move the pas-

senger seat to the rearmost position. Also,

be sure the front passenger air bag status

light is illuminated to indicate the passenger

air bag is OFF. See “Front passenger air bag

and status light” later in this section for

details.

● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle is

equipped with an Automatic Locking Retrac-

tor (ALR) which must be used when installing

a child restraint.

● Failure to use the ALR will result in the child

restraint not being properly secured. The re-

straint could tip over or otherwise be unse-

cured and cause injury to the child in a sud-

den stop or collision.

● A child restraint with a top tether strap

should not be used in the front passenger

seat.

The instructions in this section apply to child

restraint installation using the vehicle seat

belts in the rear seat or the front passenger

seat.

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Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child

restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear

seat or in the front passenger seat:
1.

If you must install a child restraint in the

front seat, it should be placed in a front-

facing direction only. Move the seat to the

rearmost position. Child restraints for in-

fants must be used in the rear-facing direc-

tion and therefore must not be used in the

front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint manufac-

turer’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the seatback. If necessary,

adjust or remove the head restraint (front

passenger seat only) to obtain the correct

child restraint fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINT”

earlier in this section.)
If the head restraint is removed, store it in a

secure place. Be sure to install the head

restraint when the child restraint is re-

moved. If the seating position does not have

an adjustable head restraint and it is inter-

fering with the proper child restraint fit, try

another seating position or a different child

restraint.

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-

facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

Front facing (front passenger seat) — step 1

SSS0640

Front facing — step 3

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4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-

tractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac-

tor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It

reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor

(ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully

retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in

the belt.

6. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rearward

firmly in the center of the child restraint

with your knee to compress the vehicle

seat cushion and seatback while pulling

up on the seat belt.

7. If the child restraint is equipped with a

top tether strap, route the top tether strap

and secure the tether strap to the tether

anchor point (rear seat installation only).

(See “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE-

STRAINT” earlier in this section.) Do not

install child restraints equipped with a

top tether strap to seating positions that

do not have a top tether anchor.

Front facing — step 4

SSS0651

Front facing — step 5

SSS0652

Front facing — step 6

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8. Before placing the child in the child re-

straint, hold the child restraint near the

seat belt path and use force to push the

child restraint from side to side, and tug it

forward to make sure that it is securely

held in place. It should not move more

than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more

than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the

shoulder belt to further tighten the child

restraint. If you are unable to properly

secure the restraint, move the restraint to

another seating position and try again, or

try a different child restraint. Not all child

restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR

mode by trying to pull more seat belt out

of the retractor. If you cannot pull any

more belt webbing out of the retractor,

the retractor is in the ALR mode.

10. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the

seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3

through 8.

11. If the child restraint is installed in the

front passenger seat, push the ignition

switch to the ON position. The front pas-

senger air bag status light

should

illuminate. If this light is not illuminated,

see “Front passenger air bag and status

light” later in this section.

Move the child

restraint to another seating position.

Have the system checked by an INFINITI

dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat

belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child

restraint mode) is canceled.

Front facing — step 8

SSS0641

Front facing — step 11

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Rear-facing

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child

restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear

seat:
1.

Child restraints for infants must be used in

the rear-facing direction and therefore

must not be used in the front seat. Position

the child restraint on the seat. Always

follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-

structions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-

facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

extended. At this time, the seat belt re-

tractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac-

tor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It

reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor

(ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully

retracted.

SSS0100

Rear facing — step 2

SSS0654

Rear facing — step 3

SSS0655

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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in

the belt.

5. Remove any additional slack from the

child restraint; press downward and rear-

ward firmly in the center of the child

restraint with your hand to compress the

vehicle seat cushion and seatback while

pulling up on the seat belt.

6. Before placing the child in the child re-

straint, hold the child restraint near the

seat belt path and use force to push the

child restraint from side to side, and tug it

forward to make sure that it is securely

held in place. It should not move more

than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more

than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the

shoulder belt to further tighten the child

restraint. If you are unable to properly

secure the restraint, move the restraint to

another rear seating position and try

again, or try a different child restraint. Not

all child restraints fit in all types of

vehicles.

Rear facing — step 4

SSS0656

Rear facing — step 5

SSS0657

Rear facing — step 6

SSS0658

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7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR

mode by trying to pull more seat belt out

of the retractor. If you cannot pull any

more seat belt webbing out of the retrac-

tor, the retractor is in the ALR mode.

8. Check to make sure that the child re-

straint is properly secured prior to each

use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps

3 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat

belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-

straint mode) is canceled.

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS

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 or booster seat 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.

● INFINITI recommends that the booster seat

be installed in the rear seat. According to

accident statistics, children are safer when

properly restrained in the rear seat than in

the front seat. If you must install a booster

seat in the front seat, see “BOOSTER SEAT

INSTALLATION” later in this section.

● A booster seat must only be installed in a

seating position that has a lap/shoulder

belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat

belt with a booster seat can result in a seri-

ous injury in sudden stop or collision.

● Improper use or improper installation of a

booster seat can increase the risk or severity

of injury for both the child and other occu-

pants of the vehicle and can lead to serious

injury or death in an accident.

● Do not use towels, books, pillows or other

items in place of a booster seat. Items such

as these may move during normal driving or

a collision and result in serious injury or

death. Booster seats are designed to be

used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats

are designed to properly route the lap and

shoulder portions of the seat belt over the

strongest portions of a child’s body to pro-

vide the maximum protection during a

collision.

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● Follow all of the booster seat manufacturer’s

instructions for installation and use. When

purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select

one which will fit your child and vehicle. It

may not be possible to properly install some

types of booster seats in your vehicle.

● If the booster seat and seat belt is not used

properly, the risk of a child being injured in a

collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.

● Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned

to fit the booster seat, but as up- right as

possible.

● After placing the child in the booster seat

and fastening the seat belt, make sure the

shoulder portion of the belt is away from the

child’s face and neck and the lap portion of

the belt does not cross the abdomen.

● Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child

or under the child’s arm. If you must install a

booster seat in the front seat, see “BOOSTER

SEAT INSTALLATION” later in this section.

● When your booster seat is not in use, keep it

secured with a seat belt to prevent it from

being thrown around in case of a sudden

stop or accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a booster seat left in a closed

vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating

surface and buckles before placing your child in

the booster seat.

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by

several manufacturers. When selecting any

booster seat, keep the following points in mind:
● Choose only a booster seat with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be

sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat

and seat belt system.

● Make sure the child’s head will be properly

supported by the booster seat or vehicle

seat. The seatback must be at or above the

center of the child’s ears. For example, if a

low back booster seat

s

1

is chosen, the

vehicle seatback must be at or above the

center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is

lower than the center of the child’s ears, a

high back booster seat

s

2

should be used.

● If the booster seat is compatible with your

vehicle, place your child in the booster seat

and check the various adjustments to be

sure the booster seat is compatible with

your child. Always follow all recommended

procedures.

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

ries require that infants and small children be

restrained in an approved child restraint at all

times while the vehicle is being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to booster

seat installation in the rear seats or the front

passenger seat.

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

WARNING

INFINITI recommends that booster seats be in-

stalled in the rear seat. However, if you must

install a booster seat in the front passenger

seat, move the passenger’s seat to the rear-

most position.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic

Locking Retractor mode when using a booster

seat with the seat belts.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in

the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

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1.

If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, adjust the seatback so that it is

upright and then move the seat to the rear-

most position. Do not move the seat with

the booster seat attached to it.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.

Only place it in a front facing direction.

Always follow the booster seat manufac-

turer’s instructions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned on

the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If

necessary, adjust or remove the head

restraint to obtain the correct booster

seat fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINT” earlier in

this section.) If the head restraint is re-

moved, store it in a secure place. Be sure

to install the head restraint when the

booster seat is removed. If the seating

position does not have an adjustable

head restraint and it is interfering with

the proper booster seat fit, try another

seating position or a different booster

seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt

low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure

to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s

instructions for adjusting the belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat

belt toward the retractor to take up extra

slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is posi-

tioned across the top, middle portion of

the child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow the

booster seat manufacturer’s instructions

for adjusting the belt routing.

SSS0640

Center position

LRS0451

Outboard position

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