Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats)
WARNING
► The pretensioners cannot be reused after
activation. They must be replaced together
with the retractor and buckle as a
unit.
► If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but a pretensioner is not
activated, be sure to have the pretensioner
system checked and, if necessary,
replaced by an INFINITI retailer.
► No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental activation
of the pretensioners. Tampering
with the pretensioner system may result
in serious personal injury.
► Work around and on the pretensioner
system should be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Installation of electrical equipment
should also be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pretensioner system.
► If you need to dispose of a pretensioner
or scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI
retailer. Correct pretensioner disposal
procedures are set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause personal
injury.
The pretensioner system may activate with
the supplemental air bag system in certain
types of collisions. 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 and buckle anchor. These
seat belts are used the same way as
conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner 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
allow the seat belt to release webbing (if
necessary) to reduce forces against the
chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is used to indicate malfunctions
in the
pretensioner system. (See “Supplemental
air bag warning light” for more details.) If
the supplemental air bag warning light
indicates there is a malfunction, have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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.
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