•
Allseatbelt assemblies, including retractors and
attaching hardware, should be inspected by an
INFINITI centre or qualified workshopafter any col-
lision. INFINITI recommends that allseatbelt as-
semblies in useduring acollision be replaced un-
lessthe collision was minor and the belts show no
damageand continue to operate properly.Seat
belt assemblies not in useduring acollision
should also be inspected and replaced if either
damageorimproper operation is noted.
•
Allchild restraints and attaching hardware should
be inspected afterany collision. Alwaysfollow the
restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations. The child re-
straints should be replaced if they are damaged.
•
It is essential to replacethe entire assembly after
it has been worn in asevere impact even ifdamage
to the assembly is not obvious.
•
Care should be takentoavoid contamination of
thewebbingwithpolishes,oilsandchemicals,and
particularly batteryacid. Cleaning maysafely be
carried out using mild soap and water.The belt
should be replaced if webbingbecomes frayed,
contaminated or damaged.
CHILD SAFETY
Infants or smallchildren
INFINITI recommends that infants or smallchil-
dren should be seated in achild restraint on the
rearseats if available.According toaccidentsta-
tistics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
See
“Child restraints” later in thissection
.You
shouldchoose achild restraintsystemwhichfits
your vehicle and alwaysfollow the manufactur-
er’s instructions forinstallation and use.
Children
Children whoare toolarge forchild restraints
should be seated andrestrained by the seat
belts that are provided.
Theuse ofabooster seat(commerciallyavail-
able) mayhelp to avoid the shoulder belt com-
ingacross the face or neckarea of achild’s seat-
ing
po
si
tion. The booster
seat
should
rais
et
he
child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi-
tioned acrossthe top, middle portion of the
shoulder andthe lapbelt is low on the hips. The
boosterseatshould fit the vehicle’s seat.Once
the child has grown sothe shoulder belt is no
longeronornearthe face and neck, usethe
shoulder belt without the booster seat.
WARNING
Neverlet achildstand or kneel on any seat and do not
allowachild in the cargoareas while the vehicle is
moving.
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and alwaysposition the lapbelt as low as pos-
siblearound the hips, not the waist. Placethe
shoulderbelt over your shoulder and across
yo
ur
ch
est. Never put the
la
p/shoulder belt
ov
er
your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
specific recommendations.
INJUREDPERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured personsuse
seat belts, depending on the injury. Checkwith
your doctor for specific recommendations.
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