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unbelted. Additionally, the front pas-
senger air bag may be automatically
turned OFF under some conditions, de-
pending on the weight detected on the
passenger seat and how the seat belt is
used. If the front passenger air bag is
OFF, the passenger air bag status light
will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccu-
pied, the light will not be illuminated, but
the air bag will be off.). See “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” later in
this section for further details. One front
air bag inflating does not indicate im-
proper performance of the system.
If you have any questions about your air
bag system, contact INFINITI or an INFINITI
dealer. If you are considering modifica-
tions of your vehicle due to a disability,
you may also contact INFINITI. Contact in-
formation is contained in the front of this
Owner’s Manual.
When a supplemental front air bag in-
flates, 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 to not inhale it,
as it may cause irritation and choking.
Those with a history of a breathing condi-
tion should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental 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 supple-
mental front air bags inflate quickly in or-
der to help protect the front occupants.
Because of this, the force of the front air
bag inflating can increase the risk of in-
jury if the occupant is too close to, or is
against, the front air bag module during
inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a
collision.
The supplemental front air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supple-
mental air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the system is op-
erational.
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