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monitors information from the crash zone
sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit, seat
belt buckle sensors and the occupant
classification sensor (pattern sensor). In-
flator operation is based on the severity
of a collision and seat belt usage for the
driver. For the front right passenger, the
occupant classification sensor is also
monitored. Based on information from the
sensors, only one front air bag may in-
flate 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 automati-
cally turned OFF under some conditions,
depending on the information provided by
the occupant classification sensor. If the
front passenger air bag is OFF, the pas-
senger air bag status light will be illumi-
nated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light
will not be illuminated, 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 performance
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 infor-
mation 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 not to 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 air bag module during infla-
tion.
The air bag will deflate quickly after a col-
lision.
The supplemental front 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
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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