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6. Follow the warnings, cautions and in-

structions for properly fastening a seat

belt shown in the “THREE-POINT TYPE

SEAT BELT” earlier in this section.

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front

passenger seat, push the ignition switch

to the ON position. The front passenger

air bag status light

may or may not

illuminate depending on the size of the

child and the type of booster seat used.

(See “Front passenger air bag and status

light” later in this section.)

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

tion contains important information concerning

the Driver and passenger front-impact supple-

mental air bags (INFINITI Advanced Air Bag

System), Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag system, Roof-mounted

curtain side-impact supplemental air bag and

Seat belt pretensioner.
Supplemental front-impact air bag system: The

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System can help

cushion the impact force to the head and chest

of the driver and front passenger in certain

frontal collisions.
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental

air bag system: This system can help cushion

the impact force to the chest and pelvis area of

the driver and front passenger in certain side

impact collisions. The side air bags are de-

signed to inflate on the side where the vehicle

is impacted.
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemen-

tal air bag system: This system can help cushion

the impact force to the head of occupants in

front and rear outboard seating positions in

certain side impact collisions. The curtain air

bags are designed to inflate on the side where

the vehicle is impacted.

Front seat

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These supplemental restraint systems are de-

signed to

supplement the crash protection pro-

vided by the driver and passenger seat belts

and are

not a substitute for them. Seat belts

should always be correctly worn and the occu-

pant seated a suitable distance away from the

steering wheel, instrument panel and door fin-

ishers. (See “SEAT BELTS” earlier in this section

for instructions and precautions on seat belt

usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only when

the ignition switch is in the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion, the supplemental air bag warning light illu-

minates. The supplemental air bag warning light

will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems

are operational.

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WARNING

● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in

the event of a side impact, rear impact, roll-

over, or lower severity frontal collision. Al-

ways wear your seat belts to help reduce the

risk or severity of injury in various kinds of

accidents.

● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if

the passenger air bag status light is lit or if

the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See

“Front passenger air bag and status light”

later in this section.

● The seat belts and the front air bags are most

effective when you are sitting well back and

upright in the seat. The front air bags inflate

with great force. Even with the INFINITI ad-

vanced air bag system, if you are unre-

strained, leaning forward, sitting sideways

or out of position in any way, you are at

greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You

may also receive serious or fatal injuries

from the front air bag if you are up against it

when it inflates. Always sit back against the

seatback and as far-away as practical from

the steering wheel or instrument panel. Al-

ways use the seat belts.

● The driver and front passenger seat belt

buckles are equipped with sensors that de-

tect if the seat belts are fastened. The Ad-

vanced Air Bag System monitors the severity

of a collision and seat belt usage then in-

flates the air bags. Failure to properly wear

seat belts can increase the risk or severity of

injury in an accident.

● The front passenger seat is equipped with an

occupant classification sensor (pattern sen-

sor) that turns the front passenger air bag

OFF under some conditions. This sensor is

only used in this seat. Failure to be properly

seated and wearing the seat belt can in-

crease the risk or severity of injury in an

accident. See “Front passenger air bag and

status light” later in this section.

● Keep hands on the outside of the steering

wheel. Placing them inside the steering

wheel rim could increase the risk of injury if

the supplemental front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

● Never let children ride unrestrained or ex-

tend their hands or face out of the window.

Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or

arms. Some examples of dangerous riding

positions are shown in the illustrations.

● Children may be severely injured or killed

when the front air bags, side air bags or

curtain air bags inflate if they are not prop-

erly restrained. Pre-teens and children

should be properly restrained in the rear

seat, if possible.

● Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag Sys-

tem, never install a rear facing child restraint

in the front seat. An inflating front air bag

could seriously injure or kill your child. See

“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section

for details.

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WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental

air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact

supplemental air bags:
● The side air bags and curtain side air bags

ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a

frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower

severity side collision. Always wear your

seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity

of injury in various kinds of accidents.

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● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain

air bags are most effective when you are

sitting well back and upright in the seat. The

side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with

great force. Do not allow anyone to place

their hand, leg or face near the side air bag

on the side of the seatback of the front seat

or near the side roof rails. Do not allow any-

one sitting in the front seats or rear outboard

seats to extend their hand out of the window

or lean against the door. Some examples of

dangerous riding positions are shown in the

previous illustrations.

● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold

onto the seatback of the front seat. If the

supplemental side air bag inflates, you may

be seriously injured. Be especially careful

with children, who should always be prop-

erly restrained. Some examples of danger-

ous riding positions are shown in the

illustrations.

● Do not use seat covers on the front seat-

backs. They may interfere with supplemen-

tal side air bag inflation.

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1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod-

ules (INFINITI Advanced Air Bags)

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bags

4. Occupant classification sensor (pattern

sensor)

5. Occupant classification system control

unit

6. Roof-mounted

curtain

side-impact

supplemental air bags

7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-

mental air bag inflators

8. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
9. Satellite sensors
10. Seat belt pretensioner

INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM

(front seats)

This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Ad-

vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front

passenger seats. This system is designed to

meet certification requirements under U.S.

regulations. It is also permitted in Canada.

However, all of the information, cautions and

warnings in this manual still apply and must be

followed.

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The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is

located in the center of the steering wheel. The

passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is

mounted in the instrument panel above the

glove box. The front air bags are designed to

inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, al-

though they may inflate if the forces in another

type of collision are similar to those of a higher

severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in

certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or

lack of it) is not always an indication of proper

front air bag operation.

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has dual

stage air bag inflators. The system monitors

information from the Air bag Control Unit (ACU),

the diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt buckle

sensors and the occupant classification sensor

(pattern sensor). Inflator operation is based on

the severity of a collision and seat belt usage

for the driver. For the front passenger, the

occupant classification sensor is also moni-

tored. Based on information from the sensors,

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only one front air bag may inflate in a crash,

depending on the crash severity and whether

the front occupants are belted or unbelted.

Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be

automatically turned OFF under some condi-

tions, depending on the information provided

by the occupant classification sensor. If the

front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger

air bag status light will be illuminated (if the

seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illumi-

nated, but the air bag will be off). (See “Front

passenger air bag and status light” later in this

section for further details.) One front air bag

inflating does not indicate improper perfor-

mance of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag

system, contact INFINITI or an INFINITI dealer. If

you are considering modification of your vehicle

due to a disability, you may also contact

INFINITI. Contact information is contained in the

front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise

may be heard, followed by release of smoke.

This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate

a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as

it may cause irritation and choking. Those with

a history of a breathing condition should get

fresh air promptly.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,

help to cushion the impact force on the head

and chest of the front occupants. They can help

save lives and reduce serious injuries. However,

an inflating front air bag may cause facial

abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do

not provide restraint to the lower body.
Even with INFINITI advanced air bags, seat belts

should be correctly worn and the driver and

passenger seated upright as far as practical

away from the steering wheel or instrument

panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order

to help protect the front occupants. Because of

this, the force of the front air bag inflating can

increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too

close to, or is against, the air bag module

during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a colli-

sion.
The front air bags operate only when the ignition

switch is in the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion, the supplemental air bag warning light illu-

minates. The supplemental air bag warning light

will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is

operational.

Front passenger air bag and status

light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed to au-

tomatically turn OFF under some conditions.

Read this section carefully to learn how it oper-

ates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child

restraints is necessary for most effective pro-

tection. Failure to follow all instructions in this

manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts

and child restraints can increase the risk or

severity of injury in an accident.

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Status light
The front passenger air bag status light

is located above the ashtray. The light operates

as follows:
● Unoccupied passenger seat: The

is

OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF

and will not inflate in a crash.

● Passenger seat occupied by a small adult,

child or child restraint as outlined in this

section: The

illuminates to indicate

that the front passenger air bag is OFF and

will not inflate in a crash.

● Occupied passenger seat and the passenger

meets the conditions outlined in this sec-

tion: The light

is OFF to indicate that

the front passenger air bag is operational.

Front passenger air bag
The front passenger air bag is designed to

automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is

operated under some conditions as described

below as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the

front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate

in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags

in your vehicle are not part of this system.
The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce

the risk of injury or death from an inflating air

bag to certain front passenger seat occupants,

such as children, by requiring the air bag to be

automatically turned OFF.
The occupant classification sensor (pattern sen-

sor) is in the front passenger seat cushion and

is designed to detect an occupant and objects

on the seat. For example, if a child is in the front

passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is

designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in

accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child

restraint of the type specified in the regulations

is on the seat, the occupant classification sen-

sor can detect it and cause the air bag to turn

OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are

properly seated and using the seat belt as

outlined in this manual should not cause the

passenger air bag to be automatically turned

OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF,

however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat

properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by

sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise

being out of position), this could cause the

sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to

be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for

the most effective protection by the seat belt

and supplemental air bag.
INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and chil-

dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.

INFINITI also recommends that appropriate

child restraints and booster seats be properly

installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible,

the occupant classification sensor is designed

to operate as described above to turn the front

passenger air bag OFF for specified child re-

straints. Failing to properly secure child re-

strains and to use the ALR mode (child restraint

mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in

an accident or sudden stop. This can also result

in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash

instead of being OFF. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS”

earlier in this section for proper use and instal-

lation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the

passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a

crash. However, heavy objects placed on the

seat could result in air bag inflation, because of

the object being detected by the occupant

classification sensor. Other conditions could

also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child

is standing on the seat, or if two children are on

the seat, contrary to the instructions in this

manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle

occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you

can monitor when the front passenger air bag is

automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-

pied. The light will not illuminate when the front

passenger seat is unoccupied.

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If an adult occupant is in the seat but the

passenger air bag status light is illuminated

(indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be

that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting

on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front

seat, the passenger air bag status light may or

may not be illuminated, depending on the size

of the child and the type of child restraint being

used. If the passenger air bag status light is not

illuminated (indicating that the air bag might

inflate in a crash), it could be that the child

restraint or seat belt is not being used properly.

Make sure that the child restraint is installed

properly, the seat belt is used properly and the

occupant is positioned properly. If the passen-

ger air bag status light is still not illuminated,

reposition the occupant or child restraint in a

rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not

illuminate even though you believe that the

child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant

are properly positioned, the system may be

sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the

air bag is OFF). Your INFINITI dealer can check

that the system is OFF by using a special tool.

However, until you have confirmed with your

dealer that your air bag is working properly,

reposition the occupant or child restraint in a

rear seat.

The INFINITI advanced air bag system and pas-

senger air bag status light will take a few

seconds to register a change in the passenger

seat status. However, if the seat becomes un-

occupied, the air bag status light will remain

off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger

air bag system, the supplemental air bag warn-

ing light

, located in the meter and

gauges area will blink. Have the system

checked by an INFINITI dealer.

Other supplemental front-impact air

bag precautions

WARNING

● Do not place any objects on the steering

wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also,

do not place any objects between any occu-

pant and the steering wheel or instrument

panel. Such objects may become dangerous

projectiles and cause injury if the front air

bag inflates.

● Do not place objects with sharp edges on the

seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the

seat that will leave permanent impressions

in the seat. Such objects can damage the

seat or occupant classification sensor (pat-

tern sensor). This can affect the operation of

the air bag system and result in serious per-

sonal injury.

● Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot

steam cleaners) on the seat. This can dam-

age the seat or occupant classification sen-

sor. This can also affect the operation of the

air bag system and result in serious personal

injury.

● Immediately after inflation, several front air

bag system components will be hot. Do not

touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

● No unauthorized changes should be made to

any components or wiring of the supplemen-

tal air bag system. This is to prevent acciden-

tal inflation of the supplemental air bag or

damage to the supplemental air bag system.

● Do not make unauthorized changes to your

vehicle’s electrical system, suspension sys-

tem or front end structure. This could affect

proper operation of the front air bag system.

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● Tampering with the air bag system may re-

sult in serious personal injury. Tampering

includes changes to the steering wheel and

the instrument panel assembly by placing

material over the steering wheel pad and

above the instrument panel or by installing

additional trim material around the air bag

system.

● Modifying or tampering with the front pas-

senger seat may result in serious personal

injury. For example, do not change the front

seats by placing material on the seat cush-

ion or by installing additional trim material,

such as seat covers, on the seat that is not

specifically designed to assure proper air

bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any

objects under the front passenger seat or the

seat cushion and seatback. Such objects

may interfere with the proper operation of

the occupant classification sensor.

● No unauthorized changes should be made to

any components or wiring of the seat belt

system. This may affect the front air bag

system. Tampering with the seat belt system

may result in serious personal injury.

● Work on and around the front air bag system

should be done by an INFINITI dealer. Instal-

lation of electrical equipment should also be

done by an INFINITI dealer. The Supplemen-

tal Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not

be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized

electrical test equipment and probing de-

vices should not be used on the air bag

system.

● A cracked windshield should be replaced im-

mediately by a qualified repair facility. A

cracked windshield could affect the function

of the supplemental air bag system.

● The SRS wiring harness connectors are yel-

low and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you

inform the buyer about the front air bag system

and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections

in this Owner’s Manual.

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND

ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-

IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG

SYSTEMS

The side air bags are located in the outside of

the front seats. The curtain air bags are located

in the side roof rails. These systems are de-

signed to meet voluntary guidelines to help

reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position oc-

cupants.

However, all of the information, cau-

tions and warnings in this manual still apply and

must be followed. The front air bags and

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curtain air bag are designed to inflate in higher

severity side collisions, although they may in-

flate if the forces in another type of collision are

similar to those of a higher severity side impact.

They are designed to inflate on the side where

the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in

certain side collisions on the side where the

vehicle is impacted.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an

indication of proper side air bag and curtain air

bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags

inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, fol-

lowed by release of smoke. This smoke is not

harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care

should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause

irritation and choking. Those with a history of a

breathing condition should get fresh air

promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,

help to cushion the impact force on the chest

and pelvic area of the front occupants. Curtain

air bags help to cushion the impact force to the

head of occupants in the front and rear out-

board seating positions. They can help save

lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an

inflating side air bag and curtain air bag may

cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags

and curtain air bags do not provide restraint to

the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the

driver and passenger seated upright as far as

practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat

passengers should be seated as far away as

practical from the door finishers and side roof

rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags

inflate quickly in order to help protect the

out-of-position occupants. Because of this, the

force of the side air bag and curtain air bag

inflating can increase the risk of injury if the

occupant is too close to, or is against, these air

bag modules during inflation. The side air bag

and curtain air bag will deflate quickly after the

collision is over.

The side air bags and curtain air bags operate

only when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion, the supplemental air bag warning light illu-

minates. The air bag warning light will turn off

after about 7 seconds if the systems are opera-

tional.

WARNING

● Do not place any objects near the seatback

of the front seats. Also, do not place any

objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the

front door finisher and the front seat. Such

objects may become dangerous projectiles

and cause injury if a side air bag inflates.

● Right after inflation, several side air bag and

curtain air bag system components will be

hot. Do not touch them; you may severely

burn yourself.

● No unauthorized changes should be made to

any components or wiring of the side air bag

and curtain air bag. This is to prevent acci-

dental inflation of the side air bag and cur-

tain air bag system or damage to the side air

bag and curtain air bag systems.

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● Do not make unauthorized changes to your

vehicle’s electrical system, suspension sys-

tem or side panel. This could affect proper

operation of the side air bag and curtain air

bags systems.

● Tampering with the air bag system may re-

sult in serious personal injury. For example,

do not change the front seat by placing ma-

terial near the seatback or by installing ad-

ditional trim material, such as seat covers,

around the front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bags.

● Work around and on the front seat-mounted

side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-

mounted curtain side-impact supplemental

air bags system should be done by an

INFINITI dealer. Installation of electrical

equipment should also be done by an

INFINITI dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses*

should not be modified or disconnected. Un-

authorized electrical test equipment and

probing devices should not be used on the

side-impact air bag system.

* The SRS wiring harnesses connectors are

yellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you

inform the buyer about the side air bag and

curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to

the appropriate sections in this Owner’s

Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS

(Front seats)

WARNING

● The pretensioners cannot be reused after ac-

tivation. They must be replaced together

with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

● If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal

collision but the pretensioner is not acti-

vated, be sure to have the pretensioner sys-

tem checked and, if necessary, replaced by

an INFINITI dealer.

● No unauthorized changes should be made to

any components or wiring of the preten-

sioner system. This is to prevent damage to

or accidental activation of the pretension-

ers. Tampering with the pretensioner sys-

tem may result in serious personal injury.

● Work around and on the pretensioner should

be done by an INFINITI dealer. Installation of

electrical equipment should also be done by

an INFINITI dealer. Unauthorized electrical

test equipment and probing devices should

not be used on the pretensioner system.

●

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● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or

scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI dealer.

Correct pretensioner disposal procedures

are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Ser-

vice Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures

could cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system activates in conjunc-

tion with the air bag system. Working with the

seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt

when the vehicle becomes involved in certain

types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat

occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt

retractor. These seat belts are used the same

way as conventional seat belts. When a preten-

sioner activates, smoke is released and a loud

noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful,

and it does not indicate a fire. Care should be

taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation

and choking. Those with a history of a breathing

condition should get fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters al-

low the seat belt to release webbing (if neces-

sary) to reduce forces against the chest.

If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner

system, the supplemental air bag warning light

will not come on, will flash intermittently

or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after

the ignition switch has been pushed to the ON

position. In this case, the pretensioner may not

function properly. They must be checked and

repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest

INFINITI dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you

inform the buyer about the pretensioner system

and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections

in this Owner’s Manual.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING

LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental front-

impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain

side-impact supplemental air bag systems are

placed in the vehicle as shown in the

illustration.

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1

SRS air bag

The warning labels are located on the surface of

the sun visors.

s

2

SRS side-impact air bag

The warning label is located on the side of the

passenger’s side center pillar.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING

LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playing

in the instrument panel, moni-

tors the circuits of the supplemental front-

impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain

side-impact supplemental air bag and seat belt

pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits

include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), satellite

sensors, crash zone sensor, front air bag mod-

ules, side air bag modules, curtain air bag

modules, pretensioners and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,

the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-

nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.

This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the

front air bag, side air bag, curtain side air bag

and pretensioner systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on approximately 7 seconds after the

ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.

● The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

● The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the front air bag, side

air bags, curtain air bag or pretensioner sys-

tems may not operate properly. They must be

checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the

nearest INFINITI dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,

it could mean that the front air bag, side air

bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner sys-

tem will not operate in an accident. To help

avoid injury to yourself or others, have your

vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as

possible.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain side air

bags and pretensioners are designed to acti-

vate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,

unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag

warning light will remain illuminated after infla-

tion has occurred. Repair and replacement of

these systems should be done only by an

INFINITI dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the

vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain

air bags, pretensioners and related parts

should be pointed out to the person conducting

the maintenance. The ignition switch should

always be in the LOCK position when working

under the hood or inside the vehicle.

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