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 frontal collision but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by an INFINITI deal- er.

.No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to prevent damage to or accidental activa- tion 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 dealer. Installation of electrical equip- ment should also be done by an INFINITI dealer. 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 dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appro- priate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause perso- nal injury.

The pretensioner system activates in con- junction with the front air bag system. The pretensioner system also activates with the curtain and rollover air bags in certain types of rollover collisions or near roll- overs. 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. 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.

If any abnormality occurs in the preten- sioner system, the supplemental air bag

warning light will not come on, will flash intermittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition switch has been pushed to the ON posi- tion. In this case, the pretensioner may not function properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest INFINITI dealer.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the preten- sioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owners Man- ual.

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Infiniti S51-D owner manual Seat Belts with Pretensioners front seats