Infiniti G Convertible (2012 year). Manual — part 3

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be properly installed and should not be
used in this vehicle.

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Lower anchor location

The lower 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 lower anchors.

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Lower anchor webbing-mounted attach-

ment

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Lower anchor rigid attachment

Installing child restraint lower an-
chor 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.

When installing a child restraint, carefully

read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-
STALLATION USING THE LOWER AN-
CHORS

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-
tions before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the lower anchors:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer’s instructions.

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Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the lower anchors. Check
to make sure the attachment is properly
secured to the lower anchors.

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Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

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Rear-facing — step 3

3. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,
remove any additional slack from the
anchor attachments. Press downward
and rearward firmly in the center of the
child restraint with your hand to com-
press the vehicle seat cushion and
seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.

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Rear-facing — step 4

4. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the lower anchor
attachment path. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25
mm), from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the lower
anchor attachment holds the restraint
in place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the lower anchor attachment as
necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You
may need to try a different child
restraint or try installing by using the

vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all
child restraints fit in all types of
vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat steps
1 through 4.

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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-
STALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

.

The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure
to use the ALR mode will result in the
child restraint not being properly se-
cured. The restraint could tip over or be
loose and cause injury to a child in a
sudden stop or collision. Also, it can
change the operation of the front pas-

senger air bag. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” (P.1-42).

.

This vehicle is not equipped with upper
tethers. A child restraint system requir-
ing the use of a top tether strap cannot
be properly installed and should not be
used in this vehicle.

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Rear-facing — step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” (P.1-17) and “Child re-
straints” (P.1-19) before installing a child
restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belts
in the rear seats:

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 man-
ufacturer’s instructions.

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Rear-facing — step 2

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 manufacturer’s instructions
for belt routing.

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Rear-facing — step 3

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is

fully extended. At this time, the seat
belt retractor is in the Automatic Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to the Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when
the seat belt is fully retracted.

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Rear-facing — step 4

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

the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.

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Rear-facing — step 5

5. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rear-
ward firmly in the center of the child
restraint to compress the vehicle seat
cushion and seatback while pulling up
on the seat belt.

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Rear-facing — step 6

6. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the seat belt path.
The child restraint should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to
side. Try to tug it forward and check to
see if the belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the seat belt as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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7. Check to make sure that the child

restraint is properly secured prior to
each use. If the seat belt is not locked,
repeat steps 1 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS

WARNING

.

The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure
to use the ALR mode will result in the
child restraint not being properly se-
cured. The restraint could tip over or be
loose and cause injury to a child in a
sudden stop or collision. Also, it can
change the operation of the front pas-
senger air bag. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” (P.1-42).

.

This vehicle is not equipped with upper
tethers. A child restraint system requir-
ing the use of a top tether strap cannot
be properly installed and should not be

used in this vehicle.

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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —

step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-
tions before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a forward-
facing child restraint using the vehicle seat
belt in the rear seats or in the front
passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint in

the front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and, therefore,
must not be used in the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seat-
back.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be
sure to reinstall the head restraint
when the child restraint is removed.
See “Head restraints” (P.1-7) for head
restraint adjustment, removal and in-
stallation information.

For models with a head restraint speak-
er (if so equipped), the head restraint
cannot be removed.

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper child re-
straint fit, try another seating position
or a different child restraint.

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Forward-facing — step 3

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 manufacturer’s instructions
for belt routing.

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Forward-facing — step 4

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is

fully extended. At this time, the seat
belt retractor is in the Automatic Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt
is fully retracted.

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Forward-facing — step 5

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

the shoulder belt to remove any slack
in the belt.

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Forward-facing — step 6

6. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rear-
ward 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.

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Forward-facing — step 7

7. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Push
it from side to side while holding the
child restraint near the seat belt path.
The child restraint should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to
side. Try to tug it forward and check to
see if the belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the seat belt as necessary, or
put the restraint in another seat and
test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

8. Check to make sure the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If
the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps
2 through 7.

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Forward-facing — step 9

9. If the child restraint is installed in the

front passenger seat, place the ignition
switch in the ON position. The front
passenger air bag status light
should illuminate. If this light is not
illuminated, see “Front passenger air
bag and status light” (P.1-42). Move
the child restraint to another seating
position. Have the system checked by
an INFINITI retailer.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

BOOSTER SEATS

Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured in
a sudden stop or collision greatly increases:

.

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 stomach.

.

Make sure the shoulder belt is not
behind the child or under the child’s
arm.

.

A booster seat must only be installed in
a seating position that has a lap/
shoulder belt.

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LRS0455

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 Stan-
dard 213.

. Check the booster seat in your vehicle

to be sure it is compatible with the
vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

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. 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

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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

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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 proce-
dures.

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All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories 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

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when using a
booster seat with the seat belts.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety”, “Child restraints” and
“Booster seats” sections earlier in this
section before installing a child restraint.

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, move the seat to the rear-
most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.

Only place it in a forward-facing direc-
tion. Always follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions.

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Front passenger position

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. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be
sure to reinstall the head restraint
when the booster seat is removed.
See “Head restraints” (P.1-7) for head
restraint adjustment, removal and in-
stallation information.

For models with a head restraint speak-
er (if so equipped), the head restraint
cannot be 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 manu-
facturer’s instructions for adjusting the
seat 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
positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions for adjusting the seat belt
routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and

instructions for properly fastening a
seat belt shown in “Seat belts” (P.1-
11).

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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” (P.1-42).

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information
concerning the driver and passenger front
impact supplemental air bags (INFINITI
Advanced Air Bag System), front seat-
mounted side-impact supplemental air
bag system, door-mounted curtain side-
impact supplemental air bag and seat belt
with pretensioners.

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 supple-
mental 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 front seat side-impact supplemental
air bags are designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.

Door-mounted curtain side-impact supple-
mental air bag system: This system can
help cushion the impact force to the head
of occupants in front seating positions in

certain side impact or rollover collisions.
The curtain air bags are designed to inflate
on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems are
designed to supplement the crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and passenger
seat belts and are not a substitute for
them. Seat belts should always be cor-
rectly worn and the occupant seated a
suitable distance away from the steering
wheel, instrument panel and door fin-
ishers. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-11) 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
position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about
7 seconds if the systems are operational.

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WARNING

.

The supplemental front air bags ordina-
rily will not inflate in the event of a side
impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower
severity frontal collision. Always 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” (P.1-42).

.

The seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in
the seat with both feet on the floor. The
front air bags inflate with great force.
Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System, if you are unrestrained, 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 supplemental 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.
Always use the seat belts.

.

The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
Advanced Air Bag System monitors the
severity of a collision and seat belt
usage then inflates 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 sensor) 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 increase
the risk or severity of injury in an
accident. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” (P.1-42).

.

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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