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Your INFINITI represents a new way ofthinking about vehicle design. It integratesadvanced engineering and superior crafts-manship with a simple, refined aestheticsensitivity associated with traditional Ja-panese culture.

The result is a different notion of luxuryand beauty. The car itself is important, butso is the sense of harmony that the vehicleevokes in its driver, and the sense ofsatisfaction you feel with the INFINITI —from the way it looks and drives to the highlevel of retailer service.

To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI tothe fullest, we encourage you to read thisOwner’s Manual immediately. It explainsall of the features, controls and perfor-mance characteristics of your INFINITI; italso provides important instructions andsafety information.

A separate Warranty Information Bookletis included in your Owner’s literatureportfolio. Always carry it with you whenyou take your vehicle to an INFINITIretailer. The Warranty Information Bookletcontents provide complete informationabout all warranties covering this vehicle,the requirements to keep the warranties ineffect as well as the INFINITI Roadside

Assistance program.

Additionally, a separate Customer Careand Lemon Law Information Booklet willexplain how to resolve any concerns youmay have with your vehicle, as well asclarify your rights under your state’slemon law.

In addition to factory installed options,your vehicle may also be equipped withadditional accessories installed by INFINITIor by your INFINITI retailer prior to delivery.It is important that you familiarize yourselfwith all disclosures, warnings, cautionsand instructions concerning proper use ofsuch accessories prior to operating thevehicle and/or accessory. See an INFINITIretailer for details concerning the particu-lar accessories with which your vehicle isequipped.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELYV37-D-121025-AC330383-C773-4EB3-A52F-61102B1D37CD

Before driving your vehicle, read yourOwner’s Manual carefully. This will ensurefamiliarity with controls and maintenancerequirements, assisting you in the safeoperation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMIN-DERS!

Follow these important driving rules to helpensure a safe and comfortable trip for youand your passengers!

. NEVER drive under the influence ofalcohol or drugs.

. ALWAYS observe posted speed limitsand never drive too fast for conditions.

. ALWAYS give your full attention todriving and avoid using vehicle featuresor taking other actions that coulddistract you.

. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-priate child restraint systems. Pre-teenchildren should be seated in the rearseat.

. ALWAYS provide information about theproper use of vehicle safety features toall occupants of the vehicle.

. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual forimportant safety information.

Foreword

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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its performance,safety or durability, and may even violategovernmental regulations. In addition,damage or performance problems result-ing from modification will not be coveredunder the INFINITI warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUALV37-D-121025-F1CA4D19-16D5-4A3C-AF71-1A2BB3AD052B

This manual includes information for allfeatures and equipment available on thismodel. Features and equipment in yourvehicle may vary depending on model, trimlevel, options selected, order, date ofproduction, region or availability. There-fore, you may find information aboutfeatures or equipment that are not in-cluded or installed on your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustra-tions in this manual are those in effect atthe time of printing. INFINITI reserves theright to change specifications, perfor-mance, design or component supplierswithout notice and without obligation.From time to time, INFINITI may update orrevise this manual to provide owners withthe most accurate information currently

available. Please carefully read and retainwith this manual all revision updates sentto you by INFINITI to ensure you haveaccess to accurate and up-to-date informa-tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver-sions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and anyupdates can also be found in the ownersection of the INFINITI website at https://owners.infinitiusa.com/owners/naviga-tion/manualsandGuides. If you have ques-tions concerning any information in yourOwner’s Manual, contact INFINITI Consu-mer Affairs. See the INFINITI CUSTOMERCARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’sManual for contact information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUAL

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You will see various symbols in thismanual. They are used in the followingways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause death or seriouspersonal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk,the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause minor or moderatepersonal injury or damage to your vehicle. Toavoid or reduce the risk, the proceduresmust be followed carefully.

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SIC0697

If you see the symbol above, it means “Donot do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

NOS1274

If you see a symbol similar to those abovein an illustration, it means the arrow pointsto the front of the vehicle.

NOS1275

Arrows in an illustration that are similar tothose above indicate movement or action.

NOS1276

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to

those above call attention to an item in theillustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

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WARNING

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components contain oremit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defectsor other reproductive harm. In addition,certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear containor emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defectsor other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI-SORY

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Some vehicle parts, such as lithiumbatteries, may contain perchlorate materi-al. The following advisory is provided:“Perchlorate Material - special handlingmay apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

INFINITI-13P

© 2015 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’sManual may be reproduced or stored in aretrieval system, or transmitted in anyform, or by any means, electronic, mechan-ical, photocopying, recording or otherwise,without the prior written permission ofNissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAMV37-D-121025-7B10D04C-1C52-4B76-882C-7B9F38514835

INFINITI CARES ...

Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and yourINFINITI retailer are our primary concerns.Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and serviceneeds.

However, if there is something that yourINFINITI retailer cannot assist you with oryou would like to provide INFINITI directlywith comments or questions, please con-tact our (INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs De-partment using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers1-800-662-6200

For Canadian customers1-800-361-4792

The Consumer Affairs Department will askfor the following information:

. Your name, address, and telephonenumber

. Vehicle identification number (on dashpanel)

. Date of purchase

. Current odometer reading

. Your INFINITI retailer’s name

. Your comments or questionsOR

You can write to INFINITI with the informa-tion on the left at:

For U.S. customersINFINITI DivisionNissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 685003Franklin, TN 37068-5003or via e-mail at:[email protected]

For Canadian customersINFINITI DivisionNissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5or via e-mail at:[email protected]

If you prefer, visit us at:

www.infinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customer) or

www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers)

We appreciate your interest in INFINITI andthank you for buying a quality INFINITIvehicle.

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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Do-it-yourself

Maintenance and schedules

Technical and consumer information

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS) ......................................................... 0-2Exterior front ......................................................... 0-3Exterior rear ........................................................... 0-4Passenger compartment ........................................ 0-5Cockpit .................................................................. 0-6

Instrument panel ................................................... 0-8Meters and gauges ................................................ 0-9Engine compartment ........................................... 0-10

VR30DDTT engine ........................................... 0-102.0L turbo gasoline engine ............................ 0-11

Warning and indicator lights ............................... 0-12

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1. Supplemental front-impact air bags(Page 1-44)

2. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup-plemental air bags (P.1-44)

3. Seat belts (P.1-12)4. Head restraints (P.1-8)

5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bags (P.1-44)

6. Child restraint anchor points (for toptether strap child restraint) (P.1-28,P.1-36, P.1-40)

7. Occupant classification sensors(weight sensors) (P.1-49)

8. Front seats (P.1-3)9. Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-58)10. Rear seats (P.1-5)

— Child restraints (P.1-24)11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) system (P.1-26)

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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1. Hood (P.3-23)2. Windshield wiper and washer

— Operation (P.2-37)— Maintenance (P.8-23)

3. Headlight— Operation (P.2-40)

— Adaptive Front lighting System(AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-44)

4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P.2-56)5. Power windows (P.2-53)6. Outside mirrors (P.3-32)

— Side turn signal lights (P.2-46)

— Side view camera* (if so equipped)7. Sonar system* (if so equipped)8. Front view camera* (if so equipped)9. Turn signal

— Operation (P.2-40)10. Fog light (P.2-46)11. Tires

— Wheels and tires (P.8-33, P.10-10)— Flat tire (P.6-3)— Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) (P.2-14, P.5-5)

12. Doors— Keys (P.3-2)— Door locks (P.3-4)— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)— Remote keyless entry system(P.3-16)— Remote engine start ( i f soequipped) (P.3-20)— Courtesy light (P.2-61)

*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’sManual.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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1. Trunk— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)— Remote keyless entry system(P.3-16)— Trunk lid (P.3-23)

— Auxiliary battery (for 2.0L turbogasoline engine models) (P.8-18)

2. High-mounted stop light (P.8-30)3. Satellite antenna (P.4-3)4. Rear window defroster (P.2-40)/An-

tenna (P.4-3)

5. Sonar system* (if so equipped)— Back-up Collision Intervention(BCI) system (if so equipped) (P.5-63)

6. Rear view camera*7. Rear combination light (P.8-30)8. Fuel-filler door

— Operation (P.3-26)— Fuel information (P.10-4)

9. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s

Manual.

EXTERIOR REAR

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1. Coat hooks (P.2-52)2. Rear personal light (P.2-59)3. Sun visors (P.3-30)4. Map light (P.2-58)

— SOS call switch* (if so equipped)

5. Moonroof switch (if so equipped)(P.2-56)

6. Sunglasses holder (P.2-50)7. Power window switch (P.2-53)8. Automatic drive positioner switch (if

so equipped) (P.3-33)

9. Inside mirror— Operation (P.3-30)— HomeLink® universal transceiver(if so equipped) (P.2-61)— Compass (if so equipped) (P.2-9)

10. Trunk pass-through/Rear armrest(P.1-7)

11. Rear cup holders (P.2-49)12. Rear ashtray (P.2-49)13. Console box (P.2-51)

— Power outlet (P.2-48)— Media hub*

14. Front cup holders (P.2-49)15. Front passenger air bag status light

(P.1-51)*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s

Manual.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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1. Side ventilator (P.4-2)2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal

switch (P.2-40)3. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-47)

— Driver supplemental air bag(P.1-44)— Heated steering wheel* (if soequipped)— Power steering (P.5-127)

4. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P.2-37)

5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)6. Shift lever (P.5-16)7. INFINITI controller*8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF

switch (P.2-47, P.5-133)9. Idling Stop OFF switch (if so equipped)

(P.5-137)10. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-24)11. Instrument brightness control switch

(P.2-45)12. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-

ometer (P.2-7)13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering

wheel switch (if so equipped) (P.3-28)14. Manual tilting/telescopic steering

wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-28)15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left

side)— Audio control steering switch*— Hands-Free Phone System switch*— Voice recognition system switch*

16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls(right side)— Trip computer switches (P.2-31)— Cruise control switches (if soequipped) (P.5-73)

COCKPIT

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— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)switches (if so equipped) (P.5-75)— Dynamic driver assistance switch(if so equipped) (P. 5-27, P.5-35,P.5-50, P.5-95)

17. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (P.5-23)*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s

Manual.

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1. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-18)2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)

— Clock (P.2-33)3. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-12)4. Center ventilator (P.4-2)5. Automatic climate control system*

6. Upper touch screen display* (upperdisplay) and Navigation system* (if soequipped)

7. Lower touch screen display* (lowerdisplay)

8. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-40)

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag(P.1-44)

10. Hood release handle (P.3-23)11. Fuse box cover (P.8-25)12. Parking brake (P.5-22)13. Storage box (P.2-52) and power outlet

(P.2-48)14. Seat heater switch* (if so equipped)15. Audio system*16. Trunk release power cancel switch

(P.3-25)17. Glove box (P.2-51)*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s

Manual.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Tachometer (P.2-8)2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)3. Speedometer (P.2-7)4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

(P.2-8)

5. Vehicle information display (P.2-21)/Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-7)

6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)

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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Battery (P.8-17)2. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15)5. Air cleaner (P.8-22)

6. Engine drive belt location (P.8-20)7. Radiator filler cap (P.8-6)8. Intercooler cooling reservoir (P.8-9)9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7)10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-25)11. Window washer fluid reservoir

(P.8-16)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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1. Fuse and fusible link holder (P.8-25)2. Main battery* (P.8-17)3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15)5. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)

6. Fuse and fusible link holder (P.8-25)7. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)8. Engine drive belt location (P.8-20)9. Power steering fluid reservoir (if so

equipped) (P.5-127)10. Window washer fluid reservoir

(P.8-16)

*: The auxiliary battery is located in thetrunk. (See “Auxiliary battery location(for 2.0L turbo gasoline engine mod-els)” (P.8-18).)

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Warninglight Name Page

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning light

2-12

Brake warning light 2-13

Charge warning light 2-13

Forward Emergency Braking(FEB) system warning light (if soequipped)

2-14

Low fuel warning light 2-14

Low tire pressure warning light 2-14

Master warning light 2-16

Power steering warning light 2-16

Seat belt warning light 2-17

Supplemental air bag warninglight

2-17

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)warning light

2-18

Indicatorlight Name Page

ECO drive indicator light (if soequipped)

2-18

Exterior light indicator 2-18

Front fog light indicator light 2-18

Front passenger air bag statuslight

2-18

High beam assist indicator light(if so equipped)

2-19

High beam indicator light 2-19

Idling Stop System indicatorlight (if so equipped)

2-19

Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)

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Security indicator light 2-20

Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights

2-20

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)off indicator light

2-20

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system

Seats ..................................................................... 1-2Front seats ........................................................ 1-3Rear seats ......................................................... 1-5Armrest ............................................................. 1-7

Head restraints/headrests ..................................... 1-8Adjustable headrestraint/headrest components .......................... 1-9Non-adjustable headrestraint/headrest components .......................... 1-9Remove ............................................................. 1-9Install .............................................................. 1-10Adjust ............................................................. 1-10

Seat belts ............................................................ 1-12Precautions on seat belt usage ........................ 1-12Pregnant women ............................................. 1-14Injured persons ............................................... 1-14Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function(front seats) (if so equipped) ........................... 1-14Three-point type seat belt ................................ 1-15Seat belt extenders ......................................... 1-20Seat belt maintenance ..................................... 1-21

Child safety ......................................................... 1-21Infants ............................................................. 1-22Small children ................................................. 1-22Larger children ................................................ 1-23

Child restraints ................................................... 1-24Precautions on child restraints ....................... 1-24Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildrenSystem (LATCH) .............................................. 1-26Rear-facing child restraint installationusing LATCH ................................................... 1-29Rear-facing child restraint installation usingthe seat belts ................................................ 1-30Forward-facing child restraint installationusing LATCH ................................................... 1-33Forward-facing child restraint installationusing the seat belts ....................................... 1-36Booster seats ................................................. 1-41

Supplemental restraint system ............................ 1-44Precautions on supplementalrestraint system ............................................. 1-44INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System(front seats) ................................................... 1-49Front seat-mounted side-impact supplementalair bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag systems ....................... 1-57Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ....... 1-58Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-59Supplemental air bag warning light ............... 1-60Repair and replacement procedure ................. 1-60

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V37-D-121025-F6C5647E-51C1-45DD-A527-B12A30FCBE2A

SSS0133

WARNING

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when theseatback is reclined. This can be danger-ous. The shoulder belt will not be againstyour body. In an accident, you could bethrown into it and receive neck or otherserious injuries. You could also slideunder the lap belt and receive seriousinternal injuries.

. For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shouldbe upright. Always sit well back and

upright in the seat with both feet on thefloor and adjust the seat belt properly.See “Precautions on seat belt usage”(P.1-12).

. Do not leave children unattended insidethe vehicle. They could unknowinglyactivate switches or controls. Unat-tended children could become involvedin serious accidents.

. To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough unintended operation of thevehicle and/or its systems, do not leavechildren, people who require the assis-tance of others or pets unattended in

your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-ture inside a closed vehicle on a warmday can quickly become high enough tocause a significant risk of injury or deathto people and pets.

. The seatback should not be reclinedfurther than necessary for comfort. Seatbelts are most effective when the pas-senger sits well back and straight up inthe seat. If the seatback is reclined, therisk of sliding under the lap belt andbeing injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be surenot to contact any moving parts to avoidpossible injuries and/or damages.

SEATS

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FRONT SEATSV37-D-121025-B05814F9-B0D6-4237-8C0F-FFC8B717E1A4

Front power seat adjustmentV37-D-121025-152CA959-546B-4E86-887B-45E9AF10E014

Operating tips:V37-D-121025-1FA5934D-050B-4CFB-BCFE-3D663EAB6AFF

. The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motorstops during operation, wait 30 sec-onds, then reactivate the switch.

. Do not operate the power seat switchfor a long period of time when theengine is off. This will discharge thebattery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” (P.3-33)for the seat position memory function.

SSS1051

Forward and backward:V37-D-121025-955B4ED6-F06C-4C42-A93D-050910FABF52

Moving the switch *1 forward or backwardwill slide the seat forward or backward tothe desired position.

Reclining:V37-D-121025-167BD54F-A6FE-4C9B-A894-BBB222609EA3

Move the recline switch *2 backward untilthe desired angle is obtained. To bring theseatback forward again, move the switch*2 forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment ofthe seatback for occupants of differentsizes for added comfort and to help obtainproper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions onseat belt usage” (P.1-12).) Also, the seat-

back can be reclined to allow occupants torest when the vehicle is parked.

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SSS1052

Seat lifter:V37-D-121025-4F80E44B-861D-4A46-BB27-AA76D11A212A

Push the front or rear end of the switch upor down to adjust the angle of the frontportion or height of the seat.

SSS1053

Type A (if so equipped)

Lumbar support (if so equipped):GUID-9DD26B63-92AA-42B3-9F39-22ACE6681CC5

The lumbar support feature provides lowerback support to the driver.

Type A (if so equipped)

Push the front or back end of the switch toadjust the seatback lumbar area.

SSS0836

Type B (if so equipped)Type B (if so equipped)

Move the lever *1 up or down to adjust theseatback lumbar area.

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JVR0186X

Side support (if so equipped):GUID-D644C00C-CE0A-49A8-95E6-C4BC114B2E86

The side support feature allows you toadjust the torso supports. Push the switchinside *1 or outside *2 to adjust the torsoarea.

SSS1057

Thigh extension (if so equipped):GUID-014D8271-E856-489E-B494-B0F730B816D3

The front portion of the front seats can beextended forward for seating comfort. Pullup and hold the lever *1 to extend thefront portion to the desired position.

Heated seats (if so equipped)V37-D-121025-E57CAE87-BC9D-4A04-8415-C2C0B200E402

The front seats are warmed by built-inheaters. The switches located on theinstrument panel can be operated inde-pendently of each other.

For details, see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’sManual.

REAR SEATSGUID-9B16344B-E483-4476-A755-41DF52A9E8A3

Folding (if so equipped)GUID-75C690C4-37A8-4BAF-B83B-B8551E268086

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the trunk oron the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas bypassengers without proper restraintscould result in serious injury in anaccident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding orshifting. Do not place cargo higher thanthe seatbacks. In a sudden stop orcollision, unsecured cargo could causepersonal injury.

. When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latched posi-tion. If they are not completely secured,passengers may be injured in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

. Closely supervise children when they arearound cars to prevent them from play-ing and becoming locked in the trunkwhere they could be seriously injured.Keep the car locked, with the rear

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seatback and trunk lid securely latchedwhen not in use, and prevent children’saccess to car keys.

JVR0195X

The rear seatback can be folded accordingto the following procedure.

Before folding the seatback:GUID-72D710CB-38DF-4A5E-863F-6C44C9BDCE3C

. Disconnect and stow the center seatbelt and tongue into the retractor base.(See “Rear center seat belt (modelswith rear seat folding)” (P.1-18).)

. Always reconnect the center seat beltwhen the seat is returned to the uprightposition.

. Remove drink containers from the rearcup holder.

To fold the seatback:GUID-FE5F9742-AA59-4849-9CDF-C274DA5DB201

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Pull the strap located on the left andright side of the trunk. The rear seat-back will be unlatched.

3. Fold the rear seatback down.

To return the seatback:GUID-CD13E846-65AB-472C-9072-F649E20C254C

1. Fold up the rear seatback.

2. Securely lock the seatback in position.

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SSS1061

ARMRESTV37-D-121025-B67CC69D-E0E2-4C69-AED0-DD1B63B8B5F4

Rear armrestV37-D-121025-68D9BA12-7A81-42C1-9CD0-E4249D591424

Pull the armrest forward until it is hor-izontal.

JVR0187X

Trunk pass-throughV37-D-121025-872F8DB3-DEF6-476E-B2DE-8902080F1241

The rear center seatback can be folded toallow trunk access from inside of thevehicle.

To access the trunk, pull down the rearcenter armrest and pull out the trunk pass-through lid *1 .

To lock the lid, use the mechanical key andturn it to the LOCK position *2 . To unlock,turn the mechanical key to the UNLOCKposition *3 . For the mechanical key usage,see “Keys” (P.3-2).

Make sure that the mechanical key isremoved from the trunk pass-through lid

key cylinder before opening or closing thelid. Otherwise the lid and the rear armrestmay be damaged.

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WARNING

Head restraint/headrest supplement theother vehicle safety systems. They mayprovide additional protection against injuryin certain rear end collisions. Adjustablehead restraint/headrest must be adjustedproperly, as specified in this section. Checkthe adjustment after someone else uses theseat. Do not attach anything to the headrestraint/headrest stalks or remove thehead restraint/headrest. Do not use theseat if the head restraint/headrest has beenremoved. If the head restraint/headrest wasremoved, reinstall and properly adjust thehead restraint/headrest before an occupantuses the seating position. Failure to followthese instructions can reduce the effective-ness of the head restraint/headrest. Thismay increase the risk of serious injury ordeath in a collision.

JVR0089X

The illustration shows the seating posi-tions equipped with head restraint/head-rest.

Indicates the seating position isequipped with a head restraint.

Indicates the seating position isequipped with a headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is notequipped with a head restraint or head-rest.

. Your vehicle is equipped with a headrestraint/headrest that may be inte-grated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

. Adjustable head restraints/headrestshave multiple notches along the stalkto lock them in a desired adjustmentposition.

. The non-adjustable head restraints/headrests have a single locking notchto secure them to the seat frame.

. Proper Adjustment:— For the adjustable type, align the

head restraint/headrest so the cen-ter of your ear is approximately levelwith the center of the head re-straint/headrest.

— If your ear position is still higherthan the recommended alignment,place the head restraint/headrest atthe highest position.

. If the head restraint/headrest has beenremoved, ensure that it is reinstalledand locked in place before riding in thatdesignated seating position.

HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

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SSS0992

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/HEADREST COMPONENTS

GUID-2DB7EA18-FDA7-4CE0-BF47-11604401DC36

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

JVR0203X

NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RE-STRAINT/HEADREST COMPONENTS

GUID-8394078C-6ED9-47D2-8228-1D7740C86338

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

SSS1037

REMOVEV37-D-121025-896D6833-2150-4355-89CD-2C8904366A02

Use the following procedure to remove thehead restraint/headrest.

1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up tothe highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrestfrom the seat.

4. Store the head restraint/headrest prop-erly in a secure place so it is not loosein the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the headrestraint/headrest before an occupantuses the seating position.

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SSS1038

INSTALLV37-D-121025-E4047B01-BDED-4C45-A533-A49F85962AC9

1. Align the head restraint/headreststalks with the holes in the seat. Makesure that the head restraint/headrest isfacing the correct direction. The stalkwith the adjustment notch *1 must beinstalled in the hole with the lock knob*2 .

2. Push and hold the lock knob and pushthe head restraint/headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses theseating position.

SSS0997

ADJUSTV37-D-121025-15FAC2F7-19E9-42D2-BBB8-27C642986FBC

For adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so thecenter is level with the center of your ears.If your ear position is still higher than therecommended alignment, place the headrestraint/headrest at the highest position.

JVR0259X

For non-adjustable head restraint/head-rest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest ispositioned so the lock knob is engaged inthe notch before riding in that designatedseating position.

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SSS1035

RaiseV37-D-121025-0C95E2F9-C4C5-4D07-96FF-362131454DE8

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull itup.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest ispositioned so the lock knob is engaged inthe notch before riding in that designatedseating position.

SSS1036

LowerGUID-149560A1-B31D-4173-A669-7DF7A8747368

To lower, push and hold the lock knob andpush the head restraint/headrest down.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest ispositioned so the lock knob is engaged inthe notch before riding in that designatedseating position.

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V37-D-121025-29FE26F0-CB52-4F95-85F6-5CC6F3EA4754

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGEV37-D-121025-0A678CD3-4A52-4D86-8AB5-75E62AB34DD6

If you are wearing your seat belt properlyadjusted, and you are sitting upright andwell back in your seat with both feet on thefloor, your chances of being injured orkilled in an accident and/or the severity ofinjury may be greatly reduced. INFINITIstrongly encourages you and all of yourpassengers to buckle up every time youdrive, even if your seating position in-cludes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provincesor territories specify that seat belts beworn at all times when a vehicle is beingdriven.

SSS0136A

SSS0134A

SEAT BELTS

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SSS0016

SSS0014

WARNING

. Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat and, if appro-priate, in a child restraint.

. The seat belt should be properly ad-justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of the entirerestraint system and increase the chanceor severity of injury in an accident.Serious injury or death can occur if theseat belt is not worn properly.

. Always route the shoulder belt over yourshoulder and across your chest. Neverrun the belt behind your back, underyour arm or across your neck. The beltshould be away from your face and neck,but not falling off your shoulder.

. Position the lap belt as low and snug aspossible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THEWAIST. A lap belt worn too high couldincrease the risk of internal injuries in anaccident.

. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securelyfastened to the proper buckle.

. Do not wear the seat belt inside out ortwisted. Doing so may reduce its effec-tiveness.

. Do not allow more than one person touse the same seat belt.

. Never carry more people in the vehiclethan there are seat belts.

. If the seat belt warning light glowscontinuously while the ignition is turnedON with all doors closed and all seatbelts fastened, it may indicate a mal-function in the system. Have the systemchecked. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

. No changes should be made to the seatbelt system. For example, do not modifythe seat belt, add material or installdevices that may change the seat beltrouting or tension. Doing so may affectthe operation of the seat belt system.Modifying or tampering with the seatbelt system may result in serious perso-nal injury.

. Once a seat belt pretensioner hasactivated, it cannot be reused and mustbe replaced together with the retractor.It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

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. All seat belt assemblies, including re-tractors and attaching hardware, shouldbe inspected after any collision. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI re-tailer for this service. INFINITI recom-mends that all seat belt assemblies inuse during a collision be replaced unlessthe collision was minor and the beltsshow no damage and continue to oper-ate properly. Seat belt assemblies not inuse during a collision should also beinspected and replaced if either damageor improper operation is noted.

. All child restraints and attaching hard-ware should be inspected after anycollision. Always follow the restraintmanufacturer’s inspection instructionsand replacement recommendations. Thechild restraints should be replaced ifthey are damaged.

PREGNANT WOMENV37-D-121025-68785179-C63E-48C7-846C-4DEDBC5E5B77

INFINITI recommends that pregnant womenuse seat belts. The seat belt should beworn snug, and always position the lapbelt as low as possible around the hips,not the waist, and place the shoulder beltover your shoulder and across your chest.

Never run the lap/shoulder belt over yourabdominal area. Contact your doctor forspecific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONSV37-D-121025-7CEE9D29-DBCF-47A1-AD75-CAF60886623F

INFINITI recommends that injured personsuse seat belts, depending on the injury.Check with your doctor for specific recom-mendations.

PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS WITH COM-FORT FUNCTION (front seats) (if soequipped)

V37-D-121025-8017E748-E53E-4E9A-925C-A78E351F9CDC

The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seatbelt with a motor to help restrain front seatoccupants. This helps reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision.

The motor retracts the seat belt under thefollowing emergency conditions:

. During emergency braking.

. During sudden steering maneuvers.

. Activation of the Forward EmergencyBraking (FEB) system. (See “ForwardEmergency Braking (FEB) system” (P.5-106).)

The pre-crash seat belt will not be activewhen:

. The seat belt is not fastened.

. The vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15km/h) during emergency braking.

. The vehicle speed is under 19 MPH (30km/h) during sudden steering maneu-vers.

The pre-crash seat belt will not be activewhen the brake pedal is not depressedexcept when sudden steering maneuversoccur or the FEB system activates.

The motor also retracts the seat belt whenthe seat belt is fastened or unfastened.When the seat belt is fastened, the motortightens the seat belt for a snug fit. Whenthe seat belt is unfastened, the motorretracts the seat belt. If the seat belt is notfully retracted, the motor retracts the seatbelt when the door is opened.

Always wear your seat belt correctly and situpright and well back.

If the motor cannot retract the seat beltwhen the seat belt is fastened or unfas-tened, it may indicate the pre-crash seatbelt system has a malfunction. It isrecommended you have an INFINITI retailercheck and repair the system.

When the seat belt is retracted repeatedlyin a short period of time, the motor may notbe able to retract the seat belt. After a few

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minutes, the motor normally reactivatesand retracts the seat belt. If the seat beltstill cannot be retracted by the motor, thepre-crash seat belt system has a malfunc-tion. Have the system checked and re-paired. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTV37-D-121025-18E2371D-E3E1-4A90-845A-3B3AAE7D3142

WARNING

. Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes.

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when theseatback is reclined. This can be danger-ous. The shoulder belt will not be againstyour body. In an accident, you could bethrown into it and receive neck or otherserious injuries. You could also slideunder the lap belt and receive seriousinternal injuries.

. For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shouldbe upright. Always sit well back andupright in the seat with both feet on thefloor and adjust the seat belt properly.

JVR0256X

Models with rear seat folding

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the seatbelts. Most seating positions are equippedwith Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomeswrapped around a child’s neck with the ALRmode activated, the child can be seriouslyinjured or killed if the seat belt retracts andbecomes tight. This can occur even if thevehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt torelease the child. For the center of the rearseat on the models with rear seat folding,the connector tongue *1 may also be

released. Release the connector tongue byinserting a suitable tool (such as a key) intothe connector buckle*A . If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuckled,release the child by cutting the seat beltwith a suitable tool (such as a knife orscissors) to release the seat belt.

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SSS0292

Fastening the seat beltsV37-D-121025-4BE7D8BF-2851-459F-8264-6FA0DD410C73

1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-2).)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of theretractor and insert the tongue into thebuckle until you hear and feel the latchengage.. The retractor is designed to lock

during a sudden stop or on impact. Aslow pulling motion permits the beltto move, and allows you some free-dom of movement in the seat.

. If the seat belt cannot be pulled fromits fully retracted position, firmlypull the belt and release it. Then

smoothly pull the belt out of theretractor.

SSS0290

3. Position the lap belt portion low andsnug on the hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion towardthe retractor to take up extra slack. Besure the shoulder belt is routed overyour shoulder and across your chest.

The three-point type seat belts have twomodes of operation:

. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

. Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)mode allows the seat belt to extend andretract to allow the driver and passengerssome freedom of movement in the seat.

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The ELR locks the seat belt when thevehicle slows down rapidly or duringimpacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child restraint mode) locks the seatbelt for child restraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated the seatbelt cannot be extended again until theseat belt tongue is detached from thebuckle and fully retracted. The seat beltreturns to the ELR mode after the seat beltfully retracts. For additional information,see “Child restraints” (P.1-24).

The ALR mode should be used only forchild restraint installation. During normalseat belt use by an occupant, the ALRmode should not be activated. If it isactivated, it may cause uncomfortable seatbelt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat seatbacks are completely secured inthe latched position. If they are not com-pletely secured, passengers may be injuredin an accident or sudden stop.

SSS0326

Unfastening the seat beltsV37-D-121025-6490E030-A1F5-4AC0-937F-FB64F07A2249

To unfasten the seat belt, push the buttonon the buckle. The seat belt automaticallyretracts.

Checking seat belt operationV37-D-121025-99ACE93E-BEA0-4237-B86D-15B33277D9A9

Seat belt retractors are designed to lockseat belt movement by two separatemethods:

. When the belt is pulled quickly from theretractor.

. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.To increase your confidence in the seatbelts, check the operation as follows:

. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull for-ward quickly. The retractor should lockand restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during thischeck, get the system checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service, or to learn more about seatbelt operation.

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Center of rear seatGUID-6AB915E9-C2EF-455D-9634-7BAD927CA8C9

The center seat belt buckle is identified bythe CENTER mark *A . The center seat belttongue can be fastened only into the centerseat belt.

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Rear center seat belt (models withrear seat folding)

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The rear center seat belt has a seat belttongue *1 and a connector tongue *2 .Both the connector tongue and the seatbelt tongue must be securely latched forproper seat belt operation.

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WARNING

. Always fasten the connector tongue andthe seat belt in the order shown.

. Always make sure both the connectortongue and the seat belt tongue aresecured when using the seat belt orinstalling a child restraint. Do not usethe seat belt or child restraint with onlythe seat belt tongue attached. This couldresult in serious personal injury in caseof an accident or a sudden stop.

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Stowing rear center seat belt:GUID-2313C515-ED11-47F7-BC7A-3270725D64EA

When folding down the rear seat, the rearcenter seat belt can be retracted into astowed position as follows:

1. Hold the connector tongue *1 so thatthe seat belt does not retract suddenlywhen the tongue is released from the

connector buckle. Release the connec-tor tongue by inserting a suitable toolsuch as key *A into the connectorbuckle.

2. Then secure the connector tongue intothe retractor base *2 .

WARNING

. Do not unfasten the rear center seat beltconnector except when folding down therear seat.

. When attaching the rear center seat beltconnector, be certain that the seatbacksare completely secured in the latchedposition and the rear center seat beltconnector is completely secured.

. If the rear center seat belt connector andthe seatbacks are not secured in thecorrect position, serious personal injurymay result in an accident or sudden stop.

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Attaching rear center seat belt:GUID-5B347C9C-41C5-4755-B44F-4E26DFB81DB5

Always be sure the rear center seat beltconnector tongue and connector buckle areattached. Disconnect only when foldingdown the rear seat.

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To connect the buckle:

1. Pull out the connector tongue from theretractor base *2 .

2. Pull the seat belt and secure theconnector buckle until it clicks *3 .

The center seat belt connector tongue andbuckle are indicated by the ! and ~ mark.

The center seat belt connector tongue canbe attached only into the rear center seatbelt connector buckle.

To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening theseat belts” (P.1-16).

WARNING

. Do not unfasten the rear center seat beltconnector except when folding down therear seat.

. When attaching the rear center seat beltconnector, be certain that the seatbacksare completely secured in the latchedposition and the rear center seat beltconnector is completely secured.

. If the rear center seat belt connector andthe seatbacks are not secured in thecorrect position, serious personal injurymay result in an accident or sudden stop.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment(front seats)

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The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best for you. (See“Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-12).)

To adjust, push the button *A , and thenmove the shoulder belt anchor to thedesired position, so that the belt passesover the center of the shoulder. The beltshould be away from your face and neck,but not falling off of your shoulder. Releasethe adjustment button to lock the shoulderbelt anchor into position.

WARNING

. After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move theshoulder belt anchor up and down tomake sure it is securely fixed in position.

. The shoulder belt anchor height shouldbe adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire restraint systemand increase the chance or severity ofinjury in an accident.

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If, because of body size or driving position,it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extenderthat is compatible with the installed seatbelts is available that can be purchased.The extender adds approximately 8 in (200mm) of length and may be used for eitherthe driver or front passenger seatingposition. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for assistance with pur-chasing an extender if an extender isrequired.

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WARNING

. It is recommended only INFINITI seat beltextenders, made by the same companywhich made the original equipment seatbelts, be used with the INFINITI seatbelts.

. Adults and children who can use thestandard seat belt should not use anextender. Such unnecessary use couldresult in serious personal injury in theevent of an accident.

. Never use seat belt extenders to installchild restraints. If the child restraint isnot secured properly, the child could beseriously injured or killed in a collisionor a sudden stop.

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. To clean the seat belt webbing, apply amild soap solution or any solutionrecommended for cleaning upholsteryor carpets. Then, wipe with a cloth andallow the seat belts to dry in the shade.Do not allow the seat belts to retractuntil they are completely dry.

. If dirt builds up in the shoulder beltguide of the seat belt anchors, the seatbelts may retract slowly. Wipe theshoulder belt guide with a clean, drycloth.

. Periodically check to see that the seatbelt and the metal components such asbuckles, tongues, retractors, flexiblewires and anchors work properly. Ifloose parts, deterioration, cuts or otherdamage on the webbing is found, theentire seat belt assembly should bereplaced.

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Models with rear seat folding

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the seatbelts. Most seating positions are equippedwith Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomeswrapped around a child’s neck with the ALRmode activated, the child can be seriouslyinjured or killed if the seat belt retracts andbecomes tight. This can occur even if thevehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt torelease the child. For the center of the rearseat on the models with rear seat folding,the connector tongue *1 may also be

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CHILD SAFETY

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released. Release the connector tongue byinserting a suitable tool (such as a key) intothe connector buckle*A . If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuckled,release the child by cutting the seat beltwith a suitable tool (such as a knife orscissors) to release the seat belt.

Children need adults to help protect them.

They need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information inthis manual, child safety information isavailable from many other sources, includ-ing doctors, teachers, government trafficsafety offices, and community organiza-tions. Every child is different, so be sure tolearn the best way to transport your child.

There are three basic types of childrestraint systems:

. Rear-facing child restraint

. Forward-facing child restraint

. Booster seatThe proper restraint depends on the child’ssize. Generally, infants up to about 1 yearand less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should beplaced in rear-facing child restraints. For-ward-facing child restraints are availablefor children who outgrow rear-facing child

restraints and are at least 1 year old.Booster seats are used to help position avehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child whocan no longer use a forward-facing childrestraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protection.The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit themproperly. The shoulder belt may come tooclose to the face or neck. The lap belt maynot fit over their small hip bones. In anaccident, an improperly fitting seat beltcould cause serious or fatal injury. Alwaysuse appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require the use of approvedchild restraints for infants and smallchildren. See “Child restraints” (P.1-24).

A child restraint may be secured in thevehicle by using either the LATCH (LowerAnchor and Tethers for CHildren) system orwith the vehicle seat belt. See “Childrestraints” (P.1-24) for more information.

INFINITI recommends that all pre-teensand children be restrained in the rear seat.

Studies show that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seat than inthe front seat.

This is especially important because yourvehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”(P.1-44).

INFANTSV37-D-121025-0DC2B248-D00D-4159-9D0A-861233779965

Infants up to at least 1 year old should beplaced in a rear-facing child restraint.INFINITI recommends that infants beplaced in child restraints that comply withFederal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards orCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.You should choose a child restraint that fitsyour vehicle and always follow the manu-facturer’s instructions for installation anduse.

SMALL CHILDRENV37-D-121025-C9C54803-16A9-4E13-B935-F06D6F606BF4

Children that are over 1 year old and weighat least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in arear-facing child restraint as long aspossible up to the height or weight limitof the child restraint. Children who outgrowthe height or weight limit of the rear-facingchild restraint and are at least 1 year oldshould be secured in a forward-facing child

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restraint with a harness. Refer to themanufacturer’s instructions for minimumand maximum weight and height recom-mendations. INFINITI recommends thatsmall children be placed in child restraintsthat comply with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehi-cle Safety Standards. You should choose achild restraint that fits your vehicle andalways follow the manufacturer’s instruc-tions for installation and use.

LARGER CHILDRENV37-D-121025-4359DFEB-B409-4DE8-BEF0-9BE3771E94B2

Children should remain in a forward-facingchild restraint with a harness until theyreach the maximum height or weight limitallowed by the child restraint manufac-turer.

Once a child outgrows the height or weightlimit of the harness-equipped forward-facing child restraint, INFINITI recommendsthat the child be placed in a commerciallyavailable booster seat to obtain properseat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly,the booster seat should raise the child sothat the shoulder belt is properly posi-tioned across the chest and the top, middleportion of the shoulder. The shoulder beltshould not cross the neck or face andshould not fall off the shoulder. The lap belt

should lie snugly across the lower hips orupper thighs, not the abdomen.

A booster seat can only be used in seatingpositions that have a three-point type seatbelt. The booster seat should fit the vehicleseat and have a label certifying that itcomplies with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standards.

A booster seat should be used until thechild can pass the seat belt fit test below:

. Are the child’s back and hips againstthe vehicle seatback?

. Is the child able to sit without slouch-ing?

. Do the child’s knees bend easily overthe front edge of the seat with feet flaton the floor?

. Can the child safely wear the seat belt(lap belt low and snug across the hipsand shoulder belt across mid-chest andshoulder)?

. Is the child able to use the properlyadjusted head restraint/headrest?

. Will the child be able to stay in positionfor the entire ride?

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If you answered no to any of thesequestions, the child should remain in abooster seat using a three-point type seatbelt.

NOTE:

Laws in some communities may followdifferent guidelines. Check local and stateregulations to confirm your child is usingthe correct restraint system before travel-ing.

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WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any seatand do not allow a child in the cargo area.The child could be seriously injured or killedin a sudden stop or collision.

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SSS0099

SSS0100

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE-STRAINTS

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WARNING

. Failure to follow the warnings andinstructions for proper use and installa-tion of child restraints could result inserious injury or death of a child or otherpassengers in a sudden stop or collision:

— The child restraint must be used andinstalled properly. Always follow allof the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions for installation and use.

— Infants and children should never beheld on anyone’s lap. Even thestrongest adult cannot resist theforces of a collision.

— Do not put a seat belt around both achild and another passenger.

— INFINITI recommends that all childrestraints be installed in the rearseat. Studies show that children aresafer when properly restrained in therear seat than in the front seat. If youmust install a forward-facing childrestraint in the front seat, see “For-

CHILD RESTRAINTS

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ward-facing child restraint installa-tion using the seat belts” (P.1-36).

— Even with the INFINITI Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the frontseat. An inflating air bag couldseriously injure or kill a child. Arear-facing child restraint must onlybe used in the rear seat.

— Be sure to purchase a child restraintthat will fit the child and vehicle.Some child restraints may not fitproperly in your vehicle.

— Child restraint anchor points aredesigned to withstand loads fromchild restraints that are properlyfitted.

— Never use the anchor points foradult seat belts or harnesses.

— A child restraint with a top tetherstrap should not be used in the frontpassenger seat.

— Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-sible after fitting the child restraint.

— Infants and children should alwaysbe placed in an appropriate childrestraint while in the vehicle.

. When the child restraint is not in use,keep it secured with the LATCH system ora seat belt. In a sudden stop or collision,loose objects can injure occupants ordamage the vehicle.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle canbecome very hot. Check the seating surfaceand buckles before placing a child in thechild restraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universalchild restraint anchor system, referred toas the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) system. Some child restraintsinclude rigid or webbing-mounted attach-ments that can be connected to theseanchors.

For details, see “Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren System (LATCH)” (P.1-26).

If you do not have a LATCH compatible childrestraint, the vehicle seat belts can beused.

Several manufacturers offer child re-

straints for infants and small children ofvarious sizes. When selecting any childrestraint, keep the following points inmind:

. Choose only a restraint with a labelcertifying that it complies with FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 orCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-dard 213.

. Check the child restraint in your vehicleto be sure it is compatible with thevehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

. If the child restraint is compatible withyour vehicle, place your child in thechild restraint and check the variousadjustments to be sure the childrestraint is compatible with your child.Choose a child restraint that is de-signed for your child’s height andweight. Always follow all recommendedprocedures.

. If the combined weight of the child andchild restraint is less than 65 lbs (29.5kg), you may use either the LATCHanchors or the seat belt to install thechild restraint (not both at the sametime).

. If the combined weight of the child andchild restraint is greater than 65 lbs

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(29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt(not the lower anchors) to install thechild restraint.

. Be sure to follow the child restraintmanufacturer’s instructions for installa-tion.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and smallchildren be restrained in an approved childrestraint at all times while the vehicle isbeing operated. Canadian law requires thetop tether strap on forward-facing childrestraints be secured to the designatedanchor point on the vehicle.

JVR0188X

Models with rear seat folding

SSS0567

Models without rear seat folding

Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren System (LATCH)

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Your vehicle is equipped with specialanchor points that are used with the LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)system compatible child restraints. Thissystem may also be referred to as theISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. Withthis system, you do not have to use avehicle seat belt to secure the childrestraint unless the combined weight ofthe child and child restraint exceeds 65 lbs(29.5 kg). If the combined weight of thechild and child restraint is greater than 65lbs (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt(not the lower anchors) to install the childrestraint. Be sure to follow the childrestraint manufacturer’s instructions forinstallation.

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WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use and installation of childrestraints could result in serious injury ordeath of a child or other passengers in asudden stop or collision:

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. Attach LATCH system compatible childrestraints only at the locations shown inthe illustration.

. Do not secure a child restraint in thecenter rear seating position using theLATCH lower anchors. The child restraintwill not be secured properly.

. Inspect the lower anchors by insertingyour fingers into the lower anchor area.Feel to make sure there are no obstruc-tions over the anchors such as seat beltwebbing or seat cushion material. Thechild restraint will not be securedproperly if the lower anchors are ob-structed.

Child restraint anchorages are designed towithstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used to attachadult seat belts, or other items or equipmentto the vehicle. Doing so could damage thechild restraint anchorages. The child re-straint will not be properly installed usingthe damaged anchorage, and a child couldbe seriously injured or killed in a collision.

SSS0840

Models with rear seat folding

SSS0637

Models without rear seat folding

LATCH lower anchor locationV37-D-121025-2FAC51AF-2AEC-4C36-8B30-B7B0B690220C

The LATCH lower anchors are located at therear of the seat cushion near the seatback.A label is attached to the seatback to helpyou locate the LATCH lower anchors.

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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

Installing child restraint LATCHlower anchor attachments

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LATCH compatible child restraints includetwo rigid or webbing-mounted attachmentsthat can be connected to two anchorslocated at certain seating positions in yourvehicle. With this system, you do not haveto use a vehicle seat belt to secure thechild restraint. Check your child restraintfor a label stating that it is compatible withLATCH. This information may also be in theinstructions provided by the child restraintmanufacturer.

SSS0644

LATCH rigid-mounted attachmentWhen installing a child restraint, carefullyread and follow the instructions in thismanual and those supplied with the childrestraint.

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Top tether anchor point locationsV37-D-121025-20CEF92A-45FA-4665-B712-6606D52BC917

Anchor points are located on the rearparcel shelf.

If you have any questions when installinga top tether strap child restraint on therear seat, it is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed towithstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used to attach

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adult seat belts, or other items or equipmentto the vehicle. Doing so could damage thechild restraint anchorages. The child re-straint will not be properly installed usingthe damaged anchorage, and a child couldbe seriously injured or killed in a collision.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-STALLATION USING LATCH

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Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-tions before installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if thecombined weight of the child and the childrestraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If thecombined weight of the child and the childrestraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg),use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the loweranchors) to install the child restraint. Besure to follow the child restraint manufac-turer’s instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facingchild restraint using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the child restraint man-ufacturer’s instructions.

SSS0648

Rear-facing web-mounted — step 22. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.Check to make sure the LATCH attach-ment is properly attached to the loweranchors.

SSS0649

Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

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SSS0639

Rear-facing — step 33. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,remove any additional slack from theanchor attachments. Press downwardand rearward firmly in the center of thechild restraint with your hand to com-press the vehicle seat cushion andseatback while tightening the webbingof the anchor attachments.

SSS0650

Rear-facing — step 44. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Pushit from side to side while holding thechild restraint near the LATCH attach-ment path. The child restraint shouldnot move more than 1 inch (25 mm),from side to side. Try to tug it forwardand check to see if the LATCH attach-ment holds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten theLATCH attachment as necessary, or putthe restraint in another seat and test itagain. You may need to try a differentchild restraint or try installing by usingthe vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not

all child restraints fit in all types ofvehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraintis properly secured prior to each use. Ifthe child restraint is loose, repeat steps1 through 4.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-STALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

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WARNING

. The three-point seat belt with AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) must be usedwhen installing a child restraint. Failureto use the ALR mode will result in thechild restraint not being properly se-cured. The restraint could tip over or beloose and cause injury to a child in asudden stop or collision. Also, it canchange the operation of the front pas-senger air bag. See “Front passenger airbag and status light” (P.1-51).

. When installing a child restraint systemin the rear center position, both thecenter seat belt connector tongue andbuckle tongue must be secured (formodels with rear seat folding). See “Rearcenter seat belt (models with rear seat

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folding)” (P.1-18).

For additional information, refer to allWarnings and Cautions in the “Childsafety” (P.1-21) and “Child restraints”(P.1-24) before installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if thecombined weight of the child and the childrestraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If thecombined weight of the child and the childrestraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg),use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the loweranchors) to install the child restraint. Besure to follow the child restraint manufac-turer’s instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facingchild restraint using the vehicle seat beltsin the rear seats:

SSS0100

Rear-facing — step 11. Child restraints for infants must be

used in the rear-facing direction andtherefore must not be used in the frontseat. Position the child restraint on theseat. Always follow the restraint man-ufacturer’s instructions.

SSS0654

Rear-facing — step 22. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into thebuckle until you hear and feel the latchengage. Be sure to follow the childrestraint manufacturer’s instructionsfor belt routing.

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SSS0655

Rear-facing — step 33. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is

fully extended. At this time, the seatbelt retractor is in the Automatic Lock-ing Retractor (ALR) mode (child re-straint mode). It reverts to theEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR)mode when the seat belt is fullyretracted.

SSS0656

Rear-facing — step 44. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack inthe belt.

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Rear-facing — step 55. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rear-ward firmly in the center of the childrestraint to compress the vehicle seatcushion and seatback while pulling upon the seat belt.

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Rear-facing — step 66. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Pushit from side to side while holding thechild restraint near the seat belt path.The child restraint should not movemore than 1 inch (25 mm), from side toside. Try to tug it forward and check tosee if the belt holds the restraint inplace. If the restraint is not secure,tighten the seat belt as necessary, orput the restraint in another seat andtest it again. You may need to try adifferent child restraint. Not all childrestraints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure that the childrestraint is properly secured prior toeach use. If the seat belt is not locked,repeat steps 1 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode(child restraint mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-STRAINT INSTALLATION USINGLATCH

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Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-tions before installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if thecombined weight of the child and the childrestraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If thecombined weight of the child and the childrestraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg),use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the loweranchors) to install the child restraint. Besure to follow the child restraint manufac-turer’s instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint using the LATCHsystem:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the child restraint man-

ufacturer’s instructions.

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Forward-facing web-mounted — step 22. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower anchors.Check to make sure the LATCH attach-ment is properly attached to the loweranchors.

If the child restraint is equipped with atop tether strap, route the top tetherstrap and secure the tether strap to thetether anchor point. See “Installing toptether strap” (P.1-36). Do not installchild restraints that require the use of atop tether strap in seating positionsthat do not have a top tether anchor.

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Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

3. The back of the child restraint shouldbe secured against the vehicle seat-back.

If necessary, adjust or remove the headrestraint to obtain the correct childrestraint fit. If the head restraint isremoved, store it in a secure place. Besure to reinstall the head restraintwhen the child restraint is removed.See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-8) for head restraint adjustment infor-mation.

If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper child re-straint fit, try another seating positionor a different child restraint.

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Forward-facing — step 44. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,remove any additional slack from theanchor attachments. Press downwardand rearward firmly in the center of thechild restraint with your knee to com-press the vehicle seat cushion andseatback while tightening the webbingof the anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according tothe manufacturer’s instructions to re-move any slack.

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Forward-facing — step 66. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Pushit from side to side while holding thechild restraint near the LATCH attach-ment path. The child restraint shouldnot move more than 1 inch (25 mm),from side to side. Try to tug it forwardand check to see if the LATCH attach-ment holds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten theLATCH attachment as necessary, or putthe restraint in another seat and test itagain. You may need to try a differentchild restraint. Not all child restraints fitin all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraintis properly secured prior to each use. Ifthe child restraint is loose, repeat steps1 through 6.

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WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed towithstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used to attachadult seat belts, or other items or equipmentto the vehicle. Doing so could damage thechild restraint anchorages. The child re-straint will not be properly installed usingthe damaged anchorage, and a child couldbe seriously injured or killed in a collision.

The child restraint top tether strap must beused when installing the child restraintwith the LATCH lower anchor attachments.

First, secure the child restraint with theLATCH lower anchors (rear outboard seat-ing positions only).

1. Flip up the anchor cover from theanchor point which is located directlybehind the child restraint.

2. If necessary, raise or remove the headrestraint or headrest to position the toptether strap over the top of the seat-back. If the head restraint or headrestis removed, store it in a secure place.Be sure to reinstall the head restraint orheadrest when the child restraint isremoved.

See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-8) for head restraint or headrestadjustment, removal and installationinformation.

Position the top tether strap over thetop of the seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tetheranchor point on the rear parcel shelf.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraintinstallation procedure steps in thissection before tightening the tether

strap.

If you have any questions when installinga top tether strap, it is recommended youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-STRAINT INSTALLATION USING THESEAT BELTS

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WARNING

. The three-point seat belt with AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) must be usedwhen installing a child restraint. Failureto use the ALR mode will result in thechild restraint not being properly se-cured. The restraint could tip over or beloose and cause injury to a child in asudden stop or collision. Also, it canchange the operation of the front pas-senger air bag. See “Front passenger airbag and status light” (P.1-51).

. When installing a child restraint systemin the rear center position, both thecenter seat belt connector tongue andbuckle tongue must be secured (formodels with rear seat folding). See “Rearcenter seat belt (models with rear seat

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folding)” (P.1-18).

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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-tions before installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if thecombined weight of the child and the childrestraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If thecombined weight of the child and the childrestraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg),use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the loweranchors) to install the child restraint. Besure to follow the child restraint manufac-turer’s instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat

belt in the rear seats or in the frontpassenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint inthe front seat, it should be placed in aforward-facing direction only. Move theseat to the rearmost position. Childrestraints for infants must be used inthe rear-facing direction and, there-fore, must not be used in the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the child restraint man-ufacturer’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint shouldbe secured against the vehicle seat-back.

If necessary, adjust or remove the headrestraint or headrest to obtain thecorrect child restraint fit. If the headrestraint or headrest is removed, storeit in a secure place. Be sure to reinstallthe head restraint or headrest whenthe child restraint is removed. See“Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-8) forhead restraint or headrest adjustment,removal and installation information.

If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint or headrestand it is interfering with the proper

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child restraint fit, try another seatingposition or a different child restraint.

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Forward-facing — step 33. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into thebuckle until you hear and feel the latchengage. Be sure to follow the childrestraint manufacturer’s instructionsfor belt routing.

If the child restraint is equipped with atop tether strap, route the top tetherstrap and secure the tether strap to thetether anchor point (rear seat installa-tion only). See “Installing top tetherstrap” (P.1-40). Do not install childrestraints that require the use of a toptether strap in seating positions that donot have a top tether anchor.

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Forward-facing — step 44. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is

fully extended. At this time, the seatbelt retractor is in the Automatic Lock-ing Retractor (ALR) mode (child re-straint mode). It reverts to EmergencyLocking Retractor (ELR) mode when theseat belt is fully retracted.

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Forward-facing — step 55. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack inthe belt.

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Forward-facing — step 66. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rear-ward firmly in the center of the childrestraint with your knee to compressthe vehicle seat cushion and seatbackwhile pulling up on the seat belt.

7. Tighten the tether strap according tothe manufacturer’s instructions to re-move any slack.

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Forward-facing — step 88. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Pushit from side to side while holding thechild restraint near the seat belt path.The child restraint should not movemore than 1 inch (25 mm), from side toside. Try to tug it forward and check tosee if the belt holds the restraint inplace. If the restraint is not secure,tighten the seat belt as necessary, orput the restraint in another seat andtest it again. You may need to try adifferent child restraint. Not all childrestraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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9. Check to make sure the child restraintis properly secured prior to each use. Ifthe seat belt is not locked, repeat steps2 through 8.

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Forward-facing — step 1010.If the child restraint is installed in the

front passenger seat, place the ignitionswitch in the ON position. The frontpassenger air bag status lightshould illuminate. If this light is notilluminated, see “Front passenger airbag and status light” (P.1-51).Move thechild restraint to another seating posi-tion. Have the system checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode(child restraint mode) is canceled.

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WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed towithstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used to attachadult seat belts, or other items or equipmentto the vehicle. Doing so could damage thechild restraint anchorages. The child re-straint will not be properly installed usingthe damaged anchorage, and a child couldbe seriously injured or killed in a collision.

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The child restraint top tether strap must beused when installing the child restraintwith the seat belts.

First, secure the child restraint with theseat belt.

1. Flip up the anchor cover from theanchor point which is located directlybehind the child restraint.

2. If necessary, raise or remove the headrestraint or headrest to position the toptether strap over the top of the seat-back. If the head restraint or headrestis removed, store it in a secure place.Be sure to reinstall the head restraint orheadrest when the child restraint isremoved.

See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-8) for head restraint or headrestadjustment, removal and installationinformation.

Position the top tether strap over thetop of the seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tetheranchor point on the rear parcel shelf.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraintinstallation procedure steps in thissection before tightening the tetherstrap.

If you have any questions when installinga top tether strap, it is recommended youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not usedproperly, the risk of a child being injured in asudden stop or collision greatly increases:

. Make sure the shoulder portion of thebelt is away from the child’s face andneck and the lap portion of the belt doesnot cross the stomach.

. Make sure the shoulder belt is notbehind the child or under the child’sarm.

. A booster seat must only be installed ina seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt.

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Booster seats of various sizes are offeredby several manufacturers. When selectingany booster seat, keep the following pointsin mind:

. Choose only a booster seat with a labelcertifying that it complies with FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 orCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-dard 213.

. Check the booster seat in your vehicleto be sure it is compatible with thevehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

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. Make sure the child’s head will beproperly supported by the booster seator vehicle seat. The seatback must be ator above the center of the child’s ears.For example, if a low back booster seat*1 is chosen, the vehicle seatbackmust be at or above the center of thechild’s ears. If the seatback is lowerthan the center of the child’s ears, ahigh back booster seat *2 should beused.

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. If the booster seat is compatible withyour vehicle, place your child in thebooster seat and check the variousadjustments to be sure the booster seatis compatible with your child. Alwaysfollow all recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and smallchildren be restrained in an approved childrestraint at all times while the vehicle isbeing operated.

The instructions in this section apply tobooster seat installation in the rear seatsor the front passenger seat.

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CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) mode when using abooster seat with the seat belts.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the“Child safety”, “Child restraints” and“Booster seats” sections earlier in thissection before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seatin the rear seat or in the front passengerseat:

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1. If you must install a booster seat in thefront seat, move the seat to the rear-most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.Only place it in a forward-facing direc-tion. Always follow the booster seatmanufacturer’s instructions.

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Front passenger position3. The booster seat should be positioned

on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the headrestraint or headrest to obtain thecorrect booster seat fit. If the headrestraint or headrest is removed, storeit in a secure place. Be sure to reinstallthe head restraint or headrest whenthe booster seat is removed. See “Headrestraints/headrests” (P.1-8) for headrestraint or headrest adjustment, re-moval and installation information.

If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint or headrest

and it is interfering with the properbooster seat fit, try another seatingposition or a different booster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat beltlow and snug on the child’s hips. Besure to follow the booster seat manu-facturer’s instructions for adjusting theseat belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of theseat belt toward the retractor to take upextra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt ispositioned across the top, middle por-tion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufacturer’sinstructions for adjusting the seat beltrouting.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions andinstructions for properly fastening aseat belt shown in “Seat belts” (P.1-12).

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7. If the booster seat is installed in thefront passenger seat, push the ignitionswitch to the ON position. The frontpassenger air bag status light mayor may not illuminate depending on thesize of the child and the type of boosterseat used. See “Front passenger airbag and status light” (P.1-51).

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PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEM

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This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)section contains important informationconcerning the following systems:

. Driver and passenger front-impact sup-plemental air bags (INFINITI AdvancedAir Bag System)

. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag

. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact sup-plemental air bag

. Seat belt with pretensionerSupplemental front-impact air bag system:The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System canhelp cushion the impact force to the headand chest of the driver and front passengerin certain frontal collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag system: This system canhelp cushion the impact force to the chestand pelvis area of the driver and frontpassenger in certain side impact collisions.The side air bag is designed to inflate onthe side where the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-mental air bag system: This system canhelp cushion the impact force to the head

of occupants in front and rear outboardseating positions in certain side impactcollisions. The curtain air bags are de-signed to inflate on the side where thevehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems aredesigned to supplement the crash protec-tion provided by the driver and passengerseat belts and are not a substitute forthem. Seat belts should always be cor-rectly worn and the occupant seated asuitable distance away from the steeringwheel, instrument panel and door fin-ishers. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-12) forinstructions and precautions on seat beltusage.)

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ONposition.

After pushing the ignition switch to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates. The supplemental airbag warning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the systems are operational.

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WARNING

. The front air bags ordinarily will notinflate in the event of a side impact, rearimpact, rollover, or lower severity frontalcollision. Always wear your seat belts tohelp reduce the risk or severity of injuryin various kinds of accidents.

. The front passenger air bag will notinflate if the passenger air bag statuslight is lit or if the front passenger seatis unoccupied. See “Front passenger airbag and status light” (P.1-51).

. The seat belts and the front air bags aremost effective when you are sitting wellback and upright in the seat with bothfeet on the floor. The front air bagsinflate with great force. Even with theINFINITI Advanced Air Bag System, if youare unrestrained, leaning forward, sit-ting sideways or out of position in anyway, you are at greater risk of injury ordeath in a crash. You may also receiveserious or fatal injuries from the front airbag if you are up against it when itinflates. Always sit back against theseatback and as far-away as practicalfrom the steering wheel or instrument

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panel. Always use the seat belts.

. The driver and front passenger seat beltbuckles are equipped with sensors thatdetect if the seat belts are fastened. TheAdvanced Air Bag System monitors theseverity of a collision and seat beltusage then inflates the air bags asneeded. Failure to properly wear seatbelts can increase the risk or severity ofinjury in an accident.

. The front passenger seat is equippedwith occupant classification sensors(weight sensors) that turn the frontpassenger air bag OFF under someconditions. These sensors are only usedin this seat. Failure to be properly seatedand wearing the seat belt can increasethe risk or severity of injury in anaccident. See “Front passenger air bagand status light” (P.1-51).

. Keep hands on the outside of thesteering wheel. Placing them inside thesteering wheel rim could increase therisk of injury if the front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

. Never let children ride unrestrained orextend their hands or face out of thewindow. Do not attempt to hold them inyour lap or arms. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shown inthe illustrations.

. Children may be severely injured orkilled when the front air bags, side airbags or curtain air bags inflate if they arenot properly restrained. Pre-teens andchildren should be properly restrained inthe rear seat, if possible.

. Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air BagSystem, never install a rear-facing childrestraint in the front seat. An inflatingfront air bag could seriously injure or killyour child. See “Child restraints” (P.1-24) for details.

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WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen-tal air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags:

. The side air bags and curtain air bagsordinarily will not inflate in the event of afrontal impact, rear impact, rollover orlower severity side collision. Alwayswear your seat belts to help reduce therisk or severity of injury in various kindsof accidents.

. The seat belts, side air bags and curtain

air bags are most effective when you aresitting well back and upright in the seat.The side air bag and curtain air baginflate with great force. Do not allowanyone to place their hand, leg or facenear the side air bag on the side of theseatback of the front seat or near theside roof rails. Do not allow anyonesitting in the front seats or rear outboardseats to extend their hand out of thewindow or lean against the door. Someexamples of dangerous riding positionsare shown in the previous illustrations.

. When sitting in the rear seat, do not holdonto the seatback of the front seat. If thesupplemental side air bag inflates, youmay be seriously injured. Be especiallycareful with children, who should alwaysbe properly restrained. Some examplesof dangerous riding positions are shownin the illustrations.

. Do not use seat covers on the frontseatbacks. They may interfere with sideair bag inflation.

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1. Crash zone sensor2. Supplemental front air bag modules

(INFINITI Advanced Air Bags)3. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup-

plemental air bags4. Occupant classification sensors

(weight sensors)

5. Occupant classification system con-trol unit

6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bags

7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag inflators

8. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)9. Satellite sensors10. Seat belts with pretensioners11. Lap outer pretensioners

INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS-TEM (front seats)

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WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the passen-ger’s Advanced Air Bag System, observe thefollowing items.

. Do not allow a passenger in the rear seatto push or pull on the seatback pocket.

. Do not place heavy loads heavier than 9lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback, headrestraint or in the seatback pocket.

. Do not store luggage behind the seatthat can press into the seatback.

. Confirm the operating condition with thefront passenger air bag status light.

. If you notice that the front passenger airbag status light is not operating asdescribed in this section, it is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer tocheck the passenger seat Advanced AirBag System.

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. Until you have confirmed with a retailerthat your passenger seat Advanced AirBag System is working properly, posi-tion the occupants in the rear seatingpositions.

This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITIAdvanced Air Bag System for the driver andfront passenger seats. This system isdesigned to meet certification require-ments under U.S. regulations. It is alsopermitted in Canada. All of the informa-tion, cautions and warnings in this manualapply and must be followed.

The driver supplemental front-impact airbag is located in the center of the steeringwheel. The front passenger supplementalfront-impact air bag is mounted in theinstrument panel above the glove box. Thefront air bags are designed to inflate inhigher severity frontal collisions, althoughthey may inflate if the forces in anothertype of collision are similar to those of ahigher severity frontal impact. They maynot inflate in certain frontal collisions.Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not alwaysan indication of proper front air bagoperation.

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has

dual stage air bag inflators. The systemmonitors information from the crash zonesensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seatbelt buckle switches and the occupantclassification sensors (weight sensors).Inflator operation is based on the severityof a collision and seat belt usage for thedriver. For the front passenger, the occu-pant classification sensors are also mon-itored. Based on information from thesensors, only one front air bag may inflatein a crash, depending on the crash severityand whether the front occupants are beltedor unbelted. Additionally, the front pas-senger air bag may be automatically turnedOFF under some conditions, depending onthe information provided by the occupantclassification sensors. If the front passen-ger air bag is OFF, the front passenger airbag status light will be illuminated (if theseat is unoccupied, the light will not beilluminated, but the air bag will be off).(See “Front passenger air bag and statuslight” (P.1-51) for further details.) One frontair bag inflating does not indicate improperperformance of the system.

If you have any questions about your airbag system, it is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer to obtain information

about the system. If you are consideringmodification of your vehicle due to adisability, you may also contact an INFINITIretailer. Contact information is contained inthe front of this Owner’s Manual.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loudnoise may be heard, followed by release ofsmoke. This smoke is not harmful and doesnot indicate a fire. Care should be takennot to inhale it, as it may cause irritationand choking. Those with a history of abreathing condition should get fresh airpromptly.

Front air bags, along with the use of seatbelts, help to cushion the impact force onthe head and chest of the front occupants.They can help save lives and reduceserious injuries. However, an inflating frontair bag may cause facial abrasions or otherinjuries. Front air bags do not providerestraint to the lower body.

Even with INFINITI advanced air bags, seatbelts should be correctly worn and thedriver and passenger seated upright as faras practical away from the steering wheelor instrument panel. The front air bagsinflate quickly in order to help protect thefront occupants. Because of this, the forceof the front air bag inflating can increase

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the risk of injury if the occupant is too closeto, or is against, the air bag module duringinflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after acollision.

The front air bags operate only when theignition switch is in the ON position.

After pushing the ignition switch to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates. The supplemental airbag warning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the system is operational.

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Front passenger air bag and statuslight

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WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some condi-tions. Read this section carefully to learnhow it operates. Proper use of the seat, seatbelt and child restraints is necessary formost effective protection. Failure to followall instructions in this manual concerningthe use of seats, seat belts and childrestraints can increase the risk or severity

of injury in an accident.

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The front passenger seat is equipped withan occupant classification sensors (weightsensors) that turn the front passenger airbag on or off depending on the weightapplied to the front passenger seat. Thestatus of the front passenger air bag (ON orOFF) is indicated by the front passenger airbag status light which is located on theinstrument panel.

After the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, the front passenger air bag statuslight illuminates for about 7 seconds andthen turns off or remains illuminateddepending on the front passenger seatoccupied status. The light operates asfollows:

. Unoccupied passenger seat: Thelight is OFF and the front passenger airbag is OFF and will not inflate in acrash.

. Passenger seat occupied by a smalladult, child or child restraint as out-lined in this section: The lightilluminates to indicate that the frontpassenger air bag is OFF and will not

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inflate in a crash.. Occupied passenger seat and the pas-

senger meets the conditions as out-lined in this section: The light isOFF to indicate that the front passengerair bag is operational.

In addition to the above, certain objectsplaced on the front passenger seat mayalso cause the light to operate as de-scribed above depending on their weight.

For additional information related to thenormal operation and troubleshooting ofthis occupant classification sensor system,please refer to “Normal operation” (P.1-53)and “Troubleshooting” (P.1-54).

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The front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF when the vehicle isoperated under some conditions as de-scribed below in accordance with U.S.regulations. If the front passenger air bagis OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. Thedriver air bag and other air bags in yourvehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to helpreduce the risk of injury or death from aninflating air bag to certain front passengerseat occupants, such as children, by

requiring the air bag to be automaticallyturned OFF. Certain sensors are used tomeet the requirements.

The occupant classification sensor in thisvehicle is a weight sensor. It is designed todetect an occupant and objects on the seatby weight. For example, if a child is in thefront passenger seat, the Advanced Air BagSystem is designed to turn the passengerair bag OFF in accordance with the regula-tions. Also, if a child restraint of the typespecified in the regulations is on the seat,its weight and the child’s weight can bedetected and cause the air bag to turn OFF.

Front passenger seat adult occupants whoare properly seated and using the seat beltas outlined in this manual should notcause the passenger air bag to be auto-matically turned OFF. For small adults itmay be turned OFF, however, if theoccupant takes his/her weight off the seatcushion (for example, by not sitting up-right, by sitting on an edge of the seat, orby otherwise being out of position), thiscould cause the sensor to turn the air bagOFF. Always be sure to be seated andwearing the seat belt properly for the mosteffective protection by the seat belt andsupplemental air bag.

INFINITI recommends that pre-teens andchildren be properly restrained in a rearseat. INFINITI also recommends that appro-priate child restraints and booster seats beproperly installed in a rear seat. If this isnot possible, the occupant classificationsensor is designed to operate as describedabove to turn the front passenger air bagOFF for specified child restraints as re-quired by the regulations. Failing to prop-erly secure child restraints and to use theALR mode may allow the restraint to tip ormove in a collision or sudden stop. This canalso result in the passenger air baginflating in a crash instead of being OFF.For additional information, refer to “Childrestraints” (P.1-24) for proper use andinstallation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied,the passenger air bag is designed not toinflate in a crash. However, heavy objectsplaced on the seat could result in air baginflation, because of the object’s weightdetected by the occupant classificationsensor. Other conditions could also resultin air bag inflation, such as if a child isstanding on the seat, or if two children areon the seat, contrary to the instructions inthis manual. Always be sure that you and

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all vehicle occupants are seated andrestrained properly.

Using the front passenger air bag statuslight, you can monitor when the frontpassenger air bag is automatically turnedOFF with the seat occupied. The light willnot illuminate when the front passengerseat is unoccupied.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but thefront passenger air bag status light isilluminated (indicating that the air bag isOFF), it could be that the person is a smalladult, or is not sitting on the seat properlyor not using the seat belt properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the frontseat, the front passenger air bag statuslight may or may not be illuminated,depending on the size of the child andthe type of child restraint being used. If thefront passenger air bag status light is notilluminated (indicating that the air bagmight inflate in a crash), it could be thatthe child restraint or seat belt is not beingused properly. Make sure that the childrestraint is installed properly, the seat beltis used properly and the occupant ispositioned properly. If the front passengerair bag status light is still not illuminated,reposition the occupant or child restraint in

a rear seat.

If the front passenger air bag status lightwill not illuminate even though you believethat the child restraint, the seat belts andthe occupant are properly positioned, thesystemmay be sensing an unoccupied seat(in which case the air bag is OFF). YourINFINITI retailer can check that the systemis OFF by using a special tool. However,until you have confirmed with your retailerthat your air bag is working properly,reposition the occupant or child restraintin a rear seat.

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System andfront passenger air bag status light willtake a few seconds to register a change inthe passenger seat status. For example, if alarge adult who is sitting in the frontpassenger seat exits the vehicle, the frontpassenger air bag status light will go fromOFF to ON for a few seconds and then toOFF. This is normal system operation anddoes not indicate a malfunction.

If a malfunction occurs in the front pas-senger air bag system, the supplementalair bag warning light , located in themeter and gauges area of the instrumentpanel, will blink. Have the system checked.It is recommended you visit an INFINITI

retailer for this service.

Normal operation:GUID-33CF3EF1-20FE-4FE1-B4D2-D7CDE97EF1F4

In order for the occupant classificationsensor system to classify the front passen-ger based on weight, please follow theprecautions and steps outlined below:

Precautions

. Make sure that there are no objectsweighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hanging onthe seat or placed in the seatbackpocket.

. Make sure that a child restraint or otherobject is not pressing against the rearof the seatback.

. Make sure that a rear passenger is notpushing or pulling on the back of thefront passenger seat.

. Make sure that the front passenger seator seatback is not forced back againstan object on the seat or floor behind it.

. Make sure that there is no object placedunder the front passenger seat.

Steps

1. Adjust the seat as outlined in “Seats”(P.1-2). Sit upright, leaning against theseatback, and centered on the seatcushion with your feet comfortablyextended to the floor.

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2. Make sure there are no objects on yourlap.

3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in “Seatbelts” (P.1-12).

4. Remain in this position for 30 secondsallowing the system to classify the frontpassenger before the vehicle is put intomotion.

5. Ensure proper classification by check-ing the front passenger air bag statuslight.

NOTE:

This vehicle’s occupant classification sen-sor system locks the classification duringdriving so it is important that you confirmthat the front passenger is properlyclassified prior to driving. Also, the occu-pant classification sensor system mayrecalculate the weight of the occupantwhen the vehicle comes to a stop (i.e. stoplight, stop sign, etc.), so the front passen-ger seat occupant should continue toremain seated as outlined above.Troubleshooting:

GUID-9078694B-5AB0-4C79-A12B-0ECC32C0E0B0

If you think the front passenger air bagstatus light is incorrect:

1. If the light is ON with no front

passenger and no objects on the frontpassenger seat:

This may be due to the followingconditions that may be interfering withthe weight sensors:. An object weighing 2.2 lbs (1 kg)

hanging on the seat or placed in theseatback pocket.

. A child restraint or other objectpressing against the rear of theseatback.

. A rear passenger pushing or pullingon the back of the front passengerseat.

. Forcing the front seat or seatbackagainst an object on the seat or floorbehind it.

. An object placed under the frontpassenger seat.

. An object placed between the seatcushion and center console or be-tween the seat cushion and the door.

If the vehicle is moving, please come toa stop when it is safe to do so. Checkand correct any of the above condi-tions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1minute.

NOTE:A system check will be performedduring which the front passenger airbag status light will remain lit forabout 7 seconds initially.

If the light is still ON after this, thevehicle should be checked by anINFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

2. If the light is ON with an adult occupy-ing the front passenger seat:. Occupant is a small adult - the air

bag status light is functioning asintended. The front passenger airbag is suppressed.

However, if the occupant is not a smalladult, then this may be due to thefollowing conditions that may be inter-fering with the weight sensors:. Occupant is not sitting upright,

leaning against the seatback, andcentered on the seat cushion withhis/her feet comfortably extended tothe floor.

. A child restraint or other objectpressing against the rear of theseatback.

. A rear passenger pushing or pullingon the back of the front passenger

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seat.. Forcing the front seat or seatback

against an object on the seat or floorbehind it.

. An object placed under the frontpassenger seat.

. An object placed between the seatcushion and center console or be-tween the seat cushion and the door.

If the vehicle is moving, please come toa stop when it is safe to do so. Checkand correct any of the above condi-tions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1minute.

NOTE:A system check will be performedduring which the front passenger airbag status light will remain lit forabout 7 seconds initially.

If the light is still ON after this, theperson should be advised not to ride inthe front passenger seat and thevehicle should be checked by anINFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

3. If the light is OFF with a small adult,child or child restraint occupying thefront passenger seat:

This may be due to the following

conditions that may be interfering withthe weight sensors:. Small adult or child is not sitting

upright, leaning against the seat-back, and centered on the seatcushion with his/her feet comforta-bly extended to the floor.

. The child restraint is not properlyinstalled as outlined in “Child re-straints” (P.1-24).

. An object weighing over 2.2 lbs (1kg) hanging on the seat or placed inthe seatback pocket.

. A child restraint or other objectpressing against the rear of theseatback.

. A rear passenger pushing or pullingon the back of the front passengerseat.

. Forcing the front seat or seatbackagainst an object on the seat or floorbehind it.

. An object placed under the frontpassenger seat.

. An object placed between the seatcushion and center console.

If the vehicle is moving, please come toa stop when it is safe to do so. Checkand correct any of the above condi-

tions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1minute.

NOTE:A system check will be performedduring which the front passenger airbag status light will remain lit forabout 7 seconds initially.

If the light is still OFF after this, thesmall adult, child or child restraintshould be repositioned in the rear seatand the vehicle should be checked byan INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

Other supplemental front-impactair bag precautions

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WARNING

. Do not place any objects on the steeringwheel pad or on the instrument panel.Also, do not place any objects betweenany occupant and the steering wheel orinstrument panel. Such objects maybecome dangerous projectiles and causeinjury if the front air bags inflate.

. Do not place objects with sharp edges onthe seat. Also, do not place heavyobjects on the seat that will leave

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permanent impressions in the seat. Suchobjects can damage the seat or occupantclassification sensors (weight sensors).This can affect the operation of the airbag system and result in serious perso-nal injury.

. Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hotsteam cleaners) on the seat. This candamage the seat or occupant classifica-tion sensors. This can also affect theoperation of the air bag system andresult in serious personal injury.

. Immediately after inflation, several frontair bag system components will be hot.Do not touch them; you may severelyburn yourself.

. No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe air bag system. This is to preventaccidental inflation of the supplementalair bag or damage to the supplementalair bag system.

. Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicle’s electrical system, suspen-sion system or front end structure. Thiscould affect proper operation of the frontair bag system.

. Tampering with the air bag system mayresult in serious personal injury. Tamper-ing includes changes to the steeringwheel and the instrument panel assem-bly by placing material over the steeringwheel pad and above the instrumentpanel or by installing additional trimmaterial around the air bag system.

. Removing or modifying the front pas-senger seat may affect the function ofthe air bag system and result in seriouspersonal injury.

. Modifying or tampering with the frontpassenger seat may result in seriouspersonal injury. For example, do notchange the front seats by placing mate-rial on the seat cushion or by installingadditional trim material, such as seatcovers, on the seat that is not specifi-cally designed to assure proper air bagoperation. Additionally, do not stow anyobjects under the front passenger seator the seat cushion and seatback. Suchobjects may interfere with the properoperation of the occupant classificationsensors.

. No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe seat belt system. This may affect the

front air bag system. Tampering with theseat belt system may result in seriouspersonal injury.

. It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for work on and around the frontair bag. It is also recommended you visitan INFINITI retailer for installation ofelectrical equipment. The SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) wiring har-nesses* should not be modified ordisconnected. Unauthorized electricaltest equipment and probing devicesshould not be used on the air bagsystem.

. A cracked windshield should be replacedimmediately by a qualified repair facility.A cracked windshield could affect thefunction of the supplemental air bagsystem.

* The SRS wiring harness connectorsare yellow and orange for easyidentification.

When selling your vehicle, we request thatyou inform the buyer about the front airbag system and guide the buyer to theappropriate sections in this Owner’s Man-ual.

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FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM-PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG ANDROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IM-PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYS-TEMS

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The side air bags are located in the outsideof the seatback of the front seats. Thecurtain air bags are located in the side roofrails. All of the information, cautions andwarnings in this manual apply and must befollowed. The side air bags and curtain airbags are designed to inflate in higherseverity side collisions, although they mayinflate if the forces in another type of

collision are similar to those of a higherseverity side impact. They are designed toinflate on the side where the vehicle isimpacted. They may not inflate in certainside collisions on the side where thevehicle is impacted.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not alwaysan indication of proper supplemental sideair bag and curtain side-impact air bagoperation.

When side air bags and curtain air bagsinflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard,followed by release of smoke. This smokeis not harmful and does not indicate a fire.Care should be taken not to inhale it, as itmay cause irritation and choking. Thosewith a history of a breathing conditionshould get fresh air promptly.

Side air bags, along with the use of seatbelts, help to cushion the impact force onthe chest and pelvis of the front occupants.Curtain air bags help to cushion the impactforce to the head of occupants in the frontand rear outboard seating positions. Theycan help save lives and reduce seriousinjuries. However, an inflating side air bagsand curtain air bags may cause abrasionsor other injuries. Side air bags and curtainair bags do not provide restraint to the

lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn andthe driver and passenger seated upright asfar as practical away from the side air bag.Rear seat passengers should be seated asfar away as practical from the doorfinishers and side roof rails. The side airbags and curtain air bags inflate quickly inorder to help protect the occupants.Because of this, the force of the side airbags and curtain air bags inflating canincrease the risk of injury if the occupant istoo close to, or is against, these air bagmodules during inflation. The side air bagsand curtain air bags will deflate quicklyafter the collision is over.

The side air bags and curtain air bagsoperate only when the ignition switch is inthe ON position.

After pushing the ignition switch to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates. The air bag warninglight will turn off after about 7 seconds ifthe systems are operational.

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WARNING

. Do not place any objects near the seat-back of the front seats. Also, do notplace any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.)between the front door finisher and thefront seat. Such objects may becomedangerous projectiles and cause injury ifside air bag inflates.

. Right after inflation, several side airbags and curtain air bag system compo-nents will be hot. Do not touch them; youmay severely burn yourself.

. No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofside air bag and curtain air bags. This isto prevent damage to or accidentalinflation of the side air bag and curtainair bag systems.

. Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicle’s electrical system, suspen-sion system or side panel. This couldaffect proper operation of the side airbag and curtain air bag systems.

. Tampering with the air bag system mayresult in serious personal injury. Forexample, do not change the front seatsby placing material near the seatback or

by installing additional trim material,such as seat covers, around the side airbags.

. It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for work on and around the sideair bag and curtain air bag. It is alsorecommended you visit an INFINITI re-tailer for installation of electrical equip-ment. The Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS) wiring harnesses* shouldnot be modified or disconnected. Un-authorized electrical test equipment andprobing devices should not be used onthe side-impact air bag system.

* The SRS wiring harness connectorsare yellow and orange for easyidentification.

When selling your vehicle, we request thatyou inform the buyer about the side air bagand curtain air bag systems and guide thebuyer to the appropriate sections in thisOwner’s Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS(front seats)

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WARNING

. The pretensioners cannot be reused afteractivation. They must be replaced to-gether with the retractor and buckle as aunit.

. If the vehicle becomes involved in acollision but a pretensioner is notactivated, be sure to have the preten-sioner system checked and, if necessary,replaced. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

. No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe pretensioners. This is to preventdamage to or accidental activation ofthe pretensioner system. Tampering withthe pretensioner system may result inserious personal injury.

. It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for work on and around thepretensioner system. It is also recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forinstallation of electrical equipment. Un-authorized electrical test equipment and

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probing devices should not be used onthe pretensioner system.

. If you need to dispose of the preten-sioner or scrap the vehicle, it is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service. Correct pretensioner dispo-sal procedures are set forth in theappropriate INFINITI Service Manual.Incorrect disposal procedures couldcause personal injury.

. If there is an impact to your vehicle fromany direction, your Occupant Classifica-tion Sensor (OCS) should be checked. Itis recommended an INFINITI retailer per-forms this service to verify it is stillfunctioning correctly. The OCS should bechecked even if no air bags deploy as aresult of the impact. Failure to verifyproper OCS function may result in animproper air bag deployment resulting ininjury or death.

The pretensioner system may activate withthe supplemental air bag system in certaintypes of collisions. Working with the seatbelt retractor, it helps tighten the seat beltwhen the vehicle becomes involved incertain types of collisions, helping torestrain front seat occupants.

The pretensioner is encased with the seatbelt retractor. These seat belts are used thesame way as conventional seat belts.

When a pretensioner seat belt activates,smoke is released and a loud noise may beheard. The smoke is not harmful, and itdoes not indicate a fire. Care should betaken not to inhale it as it may causeirritation and choking. Those with a historyof a breathing condition should get freshair promptly.

After pretensioner activation, load limitersallow the seat belt to release webbing (ifnecessary) to reduce forces against thechest.

The supplemental air bag warning lightis used to indicate malfunctions in thepretensioner system. (See “Supplementalair bag warning light” (P.1-60) for moredetails.) If the operation of the supple-mental air bag warning light indicatesthere is a malfunction, have the systemchecked. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

When selling your vehicle, we request thatyou inform the buyer about the seat beltpretensioners and guide the buyer to theappropriate sections in this Owner’s Man-ual.

SSS1016

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNINGLABELS

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Warning labels about the supplementalfront-impact air bag systems are placed inthe vehicle as shown in the illustration.

SRS air bagV37-D-121025-A46E243E-0A07-44FE-83A1-CC6B393625E9

The warning labels *1 are located on thesurface of the sun visors.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNINGLIGHT

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The supplemental air bag warning light,displaying in the instrument panel,monitors the circuits for the air bagsystems, pretensioners and all relatedwiring.

When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates for about 7 seconds andthen turns off. This means the SRS air bagsystems are operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, theair bag and/or pretensioner systems need

servicing:

. The supplemental air bag warning lightremains on after approximately 7 sec-onds.

. The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.

. The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the air bag orpretensioner systems may not operateproperly. They must be checked andrepaired. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light ison, it could mean that the front air bag, sideair bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensionersystems will not operate in an accident. Tohelp avoid injury to yourself or others, haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible. Itis recommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE-DURE

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The front air bags, side air bags, curtain airbags and pretensioners are designed toactivate on a one-time-only basis. As areminder, unless it is damaged, the sup-plemental air bag warning light will remainilluminated after inflation has occurred.These systems should be repaired and/orreplaced as soon as possible. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

When maintenance work is required on thevehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,curtain air bags, pretensioners and relatedparts should be pointed out to the personconducting the maintenance. The ignitionswitch should always be in the LOCKposition when working under the hood orinside the vehicle.

WARNING

. Once a front air bag, side air bag, orcurtain air bag has inflated, the air bagmodule will not function again and mustbe replaced. Additionally, the activatedpretensioner must also be replaced. The

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air bag module and pretensioner shouldbe replaced. It is recommended you visitan INFINITI retailer for this service.However, the air bag module and pre-tensioner system cannot be repaired.

. The front air bag, side air bag, curtain airbag and the pretensioner system shouldbe inspected if there is any damage tothe front end or side portion of thevehicle. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

. If you need to dispose of the supple-mental air bag or pretensioner or scrapthe vehicle, it is recommended you visitan INFINITI retailer. Correct supplemen-tal air bag and seat belt pretensionersystem disposal procedures are set forthin the appropriate INFINITI Service Man-ual. Incorrect disposal procedures couldcause personal injury.

. If there is an impact to your vehicle fromany direction, your Occupant Classifica-tion Sensor (OCS) should be checked byan INFINITI retailer to verify it is stillfunctioning correctly. The OCS should bechecked even if no air bags deploy as aresult of the impact. Failure to verifyproper OCS function may result in animproper air bag deployment resulting in

injury or death.

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MEMO

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2 Instruments and controls

Cockpit .................................................................. 2-3Instrument panel ................................................... 2-5Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6

Speedometer and odometer .............................. 2-7Tachometer ........................................................ 2-8Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-8Fuel gauge ........................................................ 2-9

Compass (if so equipped) ...................................... 2-9Zone variation change procedure ..................... 2-11

Warning lights, indicator lights andaudible reminders ................................................ 2-12

Checking lights ................................................ 2-12Warning lights ................................................. 2-12Indicator lights ................................................ 2-18Audible reminders ........................................... 2-20

Vehicle information display .................................. 2-21Indicators for operation ................................... 2-24Indicators for maintenance .............................. 2-28Trip computer .................................................. 2-31Clock and outside air temperature ................... 2-33

Security systems ................................................. 2-34Vehicle Security System ................................... 2-34INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ................ 2-36

Wiper and washer switch .................................... 2-37Rain-sensing auto wiper system (ifso equipped) ................................................. 2-39

Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch .................................................. 2-40Headlight and turn signal switch ......................... 2-40

Headlight switch ............................................ 2-40Turn signal switch .......................................... 2-46Fog light switch ............................................. 2-46

Horn .................................................................... 2-47Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........... 2-47Power outlets ...................................................... 2-48Ashtray ............................................................... 2-49

Rear ............................................................... 2-49Storage ............................................................... 2-49

Cup holders ................................................... 2-49Soft bottle holder ........................................... 2-50Sunglasses holder ......................................... 2-50Glove box ...................................................... 2-51Console box ................................................... 2-51Card holder .................................................... 2-52Storage box ................................................... 2-52Coat hooks .................................................... 2-52Trunk hooks ................................................... 2-53

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Windows .............................................................. 2-53Power windows ............................................... 2-53

Moonroof (if so equipped) ................................... 2-56Power moonroof .............................................. 2-56

Interior lights ....................................................... 2-58Map lights ....................................................... 2-58Console light (if so equipped) .......................... 2-58Personal lights ................................................ 2-59Interior light control switch .............................. 2-59

Vanity mirror lights .............................................. 2-60Trunk light ........................................................... 2-60Courtesy light ...................................................... 2-61

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (ifso equipped) ....................................................... 2-61

Programming HomeLink® ............................... 2-62Programming HomeLink® for Canadiancustomers and gate openers .......................... 2-63Operating the HomeLink®

Universal Transceiver ..................................... 2-64Programming troubleshooting ........................ 2-64Clearing the programmed information ............ 2-64Reprogramming a singleHomeLink® button ......................................... 2-64If your vehicle is stolen .................................. 2-65

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1. Side ventilator (P.4-2)2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal

switch (P.2-40)3. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-47)

— Driver supplemental air bag(P.1-44)— Heated steering wheel* (if soequipped)— Power steering (P.5-127)

4. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P.2-37)

5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)6. Shift lever (P.5-16)7. INFINITI controller*8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF

switch (P.2-47, P.5-133)9. Idling Stop OFF switch (if so equipped)

(P.5-137)10. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-24)11. Instrument brightness control switch

(P.2-45)12. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-

ometer (P.2-7)13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering

wheel switch (P.3-28)14. Manual tilting/telescopic steering

wheel lever (P.3-28)15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left

side)— Audio control steering switch*— Hands-Free Phone System switch*— Voice recognition system switch*

16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls(right side)— Trip computer switch (P.2-31)— Cruise control switches (if soequipped) (P.5-73)

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COCKPIT

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— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)switches (if so equipped) (P.5-75)— Dynamic driver assistance switch(if so equipped) (P. 5-27, P.5-35,P.5-50, P.5-95)

17. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (P.5-23)*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s

Manual.

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1. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-18)2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)

— Clock (P.2-33)3. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-12)4. Center ventilator (P.4-2)5. Automatic climate control system*

6. Upper touch screen display* (upperdisplay) and Navigation system* (if soequipped)

7. Lower touch screen display* (lowerdisplay)

8. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-40)

9. Front passenger supplemental air bag(P.1-44)

10. Hood release handle (P.3-23)11. Fuse box cover (P.8-25)12. Parking brake (P.5-22)13. Storage box (P.2-52) and power outlet

(P.2-48)14. Seat heater switch* (if so equipped)15. Audio system*16. Trunk release power cancel switch

(P.3-25)17. Glove box (P.2-51)*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s

Manual.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Tachometer* (P.2-8)2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)3. Speedometer* (P.2-7)4. Engine coolant temperature gauge*

(P.2-8)

5. Vehicle information display (P.2-21)/Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-7)

6. Fuel gauge* (P.2-9)

*: The needle indicators may move slightlyafter the ignition switch is placed in theOFF position. This is not a malfunction.

CAUTION

. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampenedwith water. Never use a rough cloth,alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind ofsolvent or paper towel with a chemicalcleaning agent. They will scratch orcause discoloration to the lens.

. Do not spray any liquid such as water onthe meter lens. Spraying liquid maycause the system to malfunction.

METERS AND GAUGES

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Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETERV37-D-121025-CD0DE725-3134-48E8-A8F7-FE79D9F509C5

SpeedometerV37-D-121025-6C1D5CB1-6492-445B-825B-135C5B283C5C

The speedometer indicates vehicle speedin miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers perhour (km/h).

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Odometer/twin trip odometer

Odometer/twin trip odometerV37-D-121025-3F65DB18-06BA-46B4-BF90-A423A80A9340

The odometer *1 and twin trip odometer*2 are displayed in the vehicle informationdisplay when the ignition switch is in theON position.

The odometer records the total distancethe vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the dis-tance of individual trips.

Changing the display:V37-D-121025-5223072E-4C09-45EF-8F2F-B1C5679FE4D2

Pushing the TRIP RESET switch *3 underthe combination meter panel changes thedisplay as follows:

TRIP A ? TRIP B ? TRIP A

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Pushing the TRIP RESET switch *3 for morethan 1 second resets the trip odometer tozero.

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TACHOMETERV37-D-121025-ED042B9F-86CF-48B5-969C-C2981187A825

The tachometer indicates engine speed inrevolutions per minute (RPM). Do not revthe engine into the red zone *1 .

The scale length and the red zone vary withthe engine model.

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the redzone, shift to a higher gear or reduce enginespeed. Operating the engine in the red zonemay cause serious engine damage.

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUREGAUGE

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The gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature.

The engine coolant temperature is withinthe normal range when the gauge needlepoints within the zone *1 shown in theillustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies withthe outside air temperature and drivingconditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature is near the hot (H) end of thenormal range, reduce vehicle speed todecrease the temperature. If the gauge isover the normal range, stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible and let the engineidle. If the engine is overheated, continuedoperation of the vehicle may seriouslydamage the engine. See “If your vehicleoverheats” (P.6-16) for immediate actionrequired.

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FUEL GAUGEV37-D-121025-B25CB842-078C-46AD-A9EB-B2F8CBAD9467

The gauge indicates the approximate fuellevel in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly duringbraking, turning, acceleration, or going upor down hills.

The gauge needle returns to “0” (Empty)after the ignition switch is pushed to theOFF position.

Refill the fuel tank before the gaugeregisters “0” (Empty).

The low fuel warning light illuminateson the meter when the fuel level is gettinglow. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,

preferably before the gauge reaches “0”.There will be a small reserve of fuel in thetank when the fuel gauge needle reaches“0”.

The indicates that the fuel-filler door islocated on the right side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) maycome on. Refuel as soon as possible.After a few driving trips, the lightshould turn off. If the light remains onafter a few driving trips, have the vehicleinspected. It is recommended you visitan INFINITI retailer for this service.

. For additional information, see “Mal-function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-19).

GUID-D7D6A7D7-C213-459F-8AE8-616444F09CFF

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When the ignition switch is pushed to theON position, the compass display *B willindicate the direction of the vehicle’sheading.

NOS1741

If the display reads “C”, calibrate thecompass by driving the vehicle in 3complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8

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COMPASS (if so equipped)

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km/h). You can also calibrate the compassby driving your vehicle on your everydayroute. The compass will be calibrated onceit has tracked 3 complete circles.

To turn on and off the compass manually,push the switch *A while the ignitionswitch is in the ON position.

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Zone map

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ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCE-DURE

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The difference between magnetic northand geographical north is known asvariance. In some areas, this differencecan sometimes be great enough to causefalse compass readings. Follow theseinstructions to set the variance for yourparticular location if this happens:

1. Push the switch for more than 3seconds. The current zone number willappear in the display.

2. Find your current location and variancenumber on the zone map.

3. Push the switch repeatedly untilthe new zone number appears in thedisplay, then release the switch. Afteryou release the switch, the display willshow a compass direction within a fewseconds.. If the compass deviates from the

correct indication soon after re-peated adjustment, it is recom-mended you have the compasschecked at an INFINITI retailer.

. The compass may not indicate thecorrect compass point in tunnels orwhile driving up or down a steep hill.

(The compass returns to the correctcompass point when the vehiclemoves to an area where the geo-magnetism is stabilized.)

CAUTION

. Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,which are attached to the vehicle bymeans of a magnet. They affect theoperation of the compass.

. When cleaning the mirror, use a papertowel or similar material dampened withglass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleanerdirectly on the mirror as it may cause theliquid cleaner to enter the mirror hous-ing.

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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warninglight Power steering warning light

High beam assist indicator light (if soequipped)

Brake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chime High beam indicator light

Supplemental air bag warning lightIdling Stop System indicator light (if soequipped)

Charge warning light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) systemwarning light (if so equipped) ECO drive indicator light (if so equipped) Security indicator light

Low fuel warning light Exterior light indicator Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Low tire pressure warning light Front fog light indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicatorlight

Master warning light Front passenger air bag status light

CHECKING LIGHTSV37-D-121025-AAEEDCA0-B409-469E-9994-4005AFDC3266

With all doors closed, apply the parkingbrake, fasten the seat belts and place theignition switch in the ON position withoutstarting the engine. The following lights (ifso equipped) will come on:

, or , , ,

The following lights (if so equipped) willcome on briefly and then go off:

, or , , ,

If any light does not come on or operate ina way other than described, it may indicate

a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-function. It is recommended you have thesystem checked by an INFINITI retailer.

Some indicators and warnings are alsodisplayed in the vehicle information dis-play between the speedometer and tach-ometer. (See “Vehicle information display”(P.2-21).)

WARNING LIGHTSV37-D-121025-E4342973-71E9-450C-94D9-9EA3FA5505E2

or Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warning light

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When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the Anti-lock Braking System(ABS) warning light illuminates and thenturns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-tional.

If the ABS warning light illuminates whilethe engine is running, or while driving, itmay indicate the ABS is not functioningproperly. Have the system checked. It is

WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS ANDAUDIBLE REMINDERS

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recommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lockfunction is turned off. The brake systemthen operates normally, but without anti-lock assistance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-130).)

or Brake warning lightV37-D-121025-27E62D81-74AA-402A-ADDC-A48DD1FF9DA9

This light functions for both the parkingbrake and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator:V37-D-121025-25E41371-4A50-4503-A31C-DF021B7E2A39

When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the light comes on when theparking brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light:V37-D-121025-02E9B92A-54F8-4185-96F2-B812F36D0A38

When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the light warns of a low brakefluid level. If the light comes on while theengine is running with the parking brakenot applied, stop the vehicle and performthe following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. If brakefluid is necessary, add fluid and havethe system checked. It is recommendedyou have this service performed by anINFINITI retailer. (See “Brake fluid” (P.8-

15).)

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, havethe warning system checked. It isrecommended you have this serviceperformed by an INFINITI retailer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warningindicator:

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When the parking brake is released andthe brake fluid level is sufficient, if both thebrake warning light and the Anti-lockBraking System (ABS) warning light illumi-nate, it may indicate the ABS is notfunctioning properly. Have the brake sys-tem checked, and if necessary repaired. Itis recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service. (See “Anti-lockBraking System (ABS) warning light” (P.2-12).)

WARNING

. Your brake system may not be workingproperly if the warning light is on.Driving could be dangerous. If you judgeit to be safe, drive carefully to thenearest service station for repairs.Otherwise, have your vehicle towedbecause driving it could be dangerous.

. Pressing the brake pedal with the enginestopped and/or low brake fluid level mayincrease your stopping distance andbraking will require greater pedal effortas well as pedal travel.

. If the brake fluid level is below theminimum or MIN mark on the brake fluidreservoir, do not drive until the brakesystem has been checked. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

Charge warning lightV37-D-121025-DEE104B8-D716-40F8-9978-636495B1465A

If the light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate the chargingsystem is not functioning properly. Turnthe engine off and check the alternatorbelt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing orif the light remains on, have your vehicleserviced immediately. It is recommendedyou visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the alternator beltis loose, broken or missing.

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Forward Emergency Braking(FEB) system warning light (if soequipped)

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This light comes on when the ignitionswitch is placed in the ON position. It turnsoff after the engine is started.

This light illuminates when the FEB systemis set to OFF on the lower display.

If the light illuminates when the FEBsystem is ON, it may indicate that thesystem is unavailable. See “Forward Emer-gency Braking (FEB) system” (P.5-106) formore details.

Low fuel warning lightGUID-0AE22F4A-93A0-4332-B89F-BC8CB5973BB1

This light illuminates when the fuel in thetank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it isconvenient, preferably before the fuelgauge reaches the 0 (empty) position.

There will be a small reserve of fuelremaining in the tank when the fuel gaugereaches the 0 position.

Low tire pressure warninglight

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Your vehicle is equipped with a TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that

monitors the tire pressure of all tiresexcept the spare tire (if so equipped).

The low tire pressure warning light warnsof low tire pressure and flat tire (if soequipped) or indicates that the TPMS is notfunctioning properly.

After the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, this light illuminates for about 1second and turns off.

Low tire pressure warning:V37-D-121025-1F58CF99-02B7-454C-9534-7FEF8D07D282

If the vehicle is being driven with low tirepressure, the warning light will illuminate.The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warningalso appears in the vehicle informationdisplay.

When the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates, you should stop and adjust thetire pressure to the recommended COLDtire pressure shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. The low tirepressure warning light does not automati-cally turn off when the tire pressure isadjusted. After the tire is inflated to therecommended pressure, the vehicle mustbe driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off thelow tire pressure warning light. Use a tirepressure gauge to check the tire pressure.

The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warningis active as long as the low tire pressurewarning light remains illuminated.

For additional information, see “Vehicleinformation display” (P.2-21), “Tire Pres-sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5)and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)” (P.6-3).

Flat tire warning (if so equipped):GUID-33E3CC75-9227-43CE-947F-5D6DBF52BE93

The flat tire warning warns of a flat tire.

If the vehicle is being driven with one ormore flat tires, the low tire pressurewarning light will illuminate continuouslyand a chime will sound for 10 seconds. A“Flat Tire - Visit dealer” warning alsoappears in the vehicle information display.

The chime will only sound at the firstindication of a flat tire and the warninglight will illuminate continuously.When theflat tire warning is activated, it is recom-mended you have the system reset and thetire checked, and replaced if necessary, byan INFINITI retailer. Even if the tire isinflated to the specified COLD tire pres-sure, the warning light will continue toilluminate until the system is reset.

Your vehicle can be driven for a limitedtime on a flat tire. See “Run-flat tires” (P.6-

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If the TPMS is not functioning properly, thelow tire pressure warning light will flash forapproximately 1 minute when the ignitionswitch is placed in the ON position. Thelight will remain on after the 1 minute.Have the system checked. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service. The “Tire Pressure Low - AddAir” warning does not appear if the low tirepressure warning light illuminates to in-dicate a TPMS malfunction.

For additional information, see “Tire Pres-sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).

WARNING

. Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those whouse a pacemaker should contact theelectric medical equipment manufac-turer for the possible influences beforeuse.

. If the light does not illuminate with theignition switch pushed ON, have thevehicle checked as soon as possible. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI re-

tailer for this service.

. If the light illuminates while driving,avoid sudden steering maneuvers orabrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,pull off the road to a safe location andstop the vehicle as soon as possible.Driving with under-inflated tires maypermanently damage the tires and in-crease the likelihood of tire failure.Serious vehicle damage could occurand may lead to an accident and couldresult in serious personal injury. Checkthe tire pressure for all four tires. Adjustthe tire pressure to the recommendedCOLD tire pressure shown on the Tire andLoading Information label to turn the lowtire pressure warning light OFF. If thelight still illuminates while driving afteradjusting the tire pressure, a tire may beflat or the TPMS may be malfunctioning.If you have a flat tire, replace it with aspare tire (if so equipped) as soon aspossible. If no tire is flat and all tires areproperly inflated, it is recommended youconsult an INFINITI retailer.

. For models with run-flat tires, althoughyou can continue driving with a punctu-red run-flat tire, remember that vehiclehandling stability is reduced, which

could lead to an accident and personalinjury. Also, driving a long distance athigh speeds may damage the tires.

— Do not drive at speeds above 50MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive morethan approximately 93 miles (150km) with a punctured run-flat tire.The actual distance the vehicle canbe driven on a flat tire depends onoutside temperature, vehicle load,road conditions and other factors.

— If you detect any unusual sounds orvibrations while driving with a punc-tured run-flat tire, pull off the road toa safe location and stop the vehicleas soon as possible. The tire may beseriously damaged and need to bereplaced.

. Since the spare tire is not equipped withthe TPMS, when a spare tire is mountedor a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will notfunction and the low tire pressure warn-ing light will flash for approximately 1minute. The light will remain on after the1 minute. Have your tires replaced and/or TPMS system reset as soon aspossible. It is recommended you visitan INFINITI retailer for these services.

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. Replacing tires with those not originallyspecified by INFINITI could affect theproper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

. The TPMS is not a substitute for theregular tire pressure check. Be sure tocheck the tire pressure regularly.

. If the vehicle is being driven at speeds ofless than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMSmay not operate correctly.

. Be sure to install the specified size oftires to the four wheels correctly.

Master warning lightV37-D-121025-78BF4531-FAEA-4D07-AD58-77A28662DD7C

When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the master warning light illumi-nates if any of the following warningsappear in the vehicle information display:

. No key warning

. PUSH warning

. Key ID Incorrect warning

. Low washer fluid warning

. Door/trunk open warning

. Loose fuel cap warning

. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning

. Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning (if soequipped)

. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning (if soequipped)

. Headlight warning

. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)warning (if so equipped)

. Intelligent Key system warning

. Chassis control warning

. Parking brake release warning

. SHIFT “P” warning

. Low oil pressure warningSee “Vehicle information display” (P.2-21).

If the driver assist system warnings appearin the vehicle information display, themaster warning light also illuminates. See“Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system”(P.5-35), “Blind Spot Warning (BSW) sys-tem” (P.5-42), “Blind Spot Intervention®

(BSI) system” (P.5-50), “Back-up CollisionIntervention (BCI) system” (P.5-63), “Dis-tance Control Assist (DCA) system” (P.5-95), “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)system” (P.5-106) and “Predictive Forward

Collision Warning (PFCW) system” (P.5-113).

Power steering warning lightGUID-F220FF51-D686-4A33-B641-63676E5BB4CA

Models with Direct Adaptive Steering :GUID-6C4247F4-E24D-44F7-A7D1-5FB0A28DEF8A

When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the power steering warning lightilluminates. After starting the engine, thepower steering warning light stays on for afew seconds and turns off. This indicatesthat Direct Adaptive Steering is opera-tional. Drive the vehicle after the powersteering warning light turns off.

If the power steering warning light illumi-nates while driving, pull off the road to asafe location and stop the vehicle. If thepower steering warning light turns off, youcan drive again. If the power steeringwarning light continues to illuminate, it isrecommended you have Direct AdaptiveSteering checked by an INFINITI retailer.(See “Direct Adaptive Steering type” (P.5-128).)

Models with hydraulic pump electricpower steering :

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When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the power steering warning lightilluminates. After starting the engine, the

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power steering warning light turns off. Thisindicates that or hydraulic pump electricpower steering is operational.

If the power steering warning light illumi-nates while the engine is running, it mayindicate hydraulic pump electric powersteering is not functioning properly andmay need servicing. It is recommended youhave the hydraulic pump electric powersteering checked by an INFINITI retailer.(See “Hydraulic pump electric power steer-ing type” (P.5-128).)

Models with electric power steering :GUID-EADBC1FD-69C3-4895-B2DD-2A1F7BB14AD3

When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the power steering warning lightilluminates. After starting the engine, thepower steering warning light turns off. Thisindicates the electric power steering isoperational.

If the power steering warning light illumi-nates while the engine is running, it mayindicate the electric power steering is notfunctioning properly and may need servi-cing. It is recommended you have theelectric power steering checked by anINFINITI retailer.

When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the engine running, the

power assist to the steering will ceaseoperation but you will still have control ofthe vehicle. At this time, greater steeringefforts are required to operate the steeringwheel, especially in sharp turns and at lowspeeds.

See “Electric power steering type” (P.5-127).

Seat belt warning light andchime

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The light and chime remind you to fastenseat belts. The light illuminates wheneverthe ignition switch is pushed to the ONposition, and will remain illuminated untilthe driver’s seat belt is fastened. At thesame time, the chime will sound for about6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt issecurely fastened.

The seat belt warning light for the frontpassenger will illuminate if the seat belt isnot fastened when the front passenger’sseat is occupied.

See “Seat belts” (P.1-12) for precautionson seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warninglight

V37-D-121025-028E75F0-7F8E-46E3-B980-53F7C9164FBD

After pushing the ignition switch to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight will illuminate. The supplemental airbag warning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the supplemental front air bagand supplemental side air bag, curtainside-impact air bag systems and/or pre-tensioner seat belt are operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental front air bag, supplementalside air bag, supplemental curtain side-impact air bag and pretensioner seat beltneeds servicing.

. The supplemental air bag warning lightremains on after approximately 7 sec-onds.

. The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.

. The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for these services.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-tensioner seat belt may not function

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properly.

For additional information, see “Supple-mental restraint system” (P.1-44).

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light ison, it could mean that the supplementalfront air bag, supplemental side air bag,curtain side-impact air bag systems and/orpretensioner seat belt will not operate in anaccident. To help avoid injury to yourself orothers, have your vehicle checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)warning light

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When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) warning light illuminates and thenturns off.

The light will blink when the VDC system orthe traction control system is operating,thus alerting the driver that the vehicle isnearing its traction limits. The road surfacemay be slippery.

When the VDC warning light illuminateswhen the VDC system is turned on, thislight alerts the driver to the fact that theVDC system’s fail-safe mode is operating,for example the VDC, active trace controlfunction, Brake Force Distribution or hillstart assist system may not be functioningproperly. Have the system checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service. If a malfunction occurs inthe system, the VDC system function willbe canceled but the vehicle is still drive-able. For additional information, see “Ve-hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-133).

INDICATOR LIGHTSV37-D-121025-756E256E-AAC8-4DFC-B523-5734358B5B43

ECO drive indicator light (if soequipped)

V37-D-121025-AC745CB7-7DA9-4BDF-B68A-C7496057B8CD

When the ignition switch is placed in theON position, the light will come on andthen turn off.

When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector isturned to the ECO mode, the ECO driveindicator light will illuminate, blink orremain off depending on the acceleratorpedal operation to help assist the driver todrive economically. For more details, see

“ECO mode” (P.5-24).

Exterior light indicatorV37-D-121025-007EC214-0CA9-4F5C-9C0E-66B22D543F4A

This indicator illuminates when the head-light switch is turned to the AUTO, or

position and the front parking lights,instrument panel lights, rear combinationlights, license plate lights or headlights areon. The indicator turns off when theselights are turned off.

Front fog light indicator lightV37-D-121025-F44E86A5-3DE4-4396-AE5B-7D3D962F82B0

The front fog light indicator light illumi-nates when the front fog lights are on. (See“Fog light switch” (P.2-46).)

Front passenger air bag statuslight

V37-D-121025-B5550EDA-03BC-41BA-8B43-3CDDA9789CEA

The front passenger air bag status light( ) located on the instrument panel willbe lit and the passenger front air bag willbe OFF depending on how the frontpassenger seat is being used.

For front passenger air bag status lightoperation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air BagSystem (front seats)” (P.1-49).

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High beam assist indicatorlight (if so equipped)

GUID-3F4042C7-108D-4363-93CB-2BF070D132F4

The indicator light illuminates when theheadlights come on while the headlightswitch is in the AUTO position with the highbeam selected. This indicates that the highbeam assist system is operational. (See“High beam assist” (P.2-42).)

High beam indicator lightV37-D-121025-CFCB3FB3-DC4F-4572-AFDF-7DC4BD932014

This light comes on when the headlighthigh beam is on and goes out when the lowbeam is selected.

Idling Stop System indicatorlight (if so equipped)

GUID-323942AC-6B83-4A54-82FF-E0A7BC154EF2

The Idling Stop System indicator lightilluminates when the Idling Stop Systemis activated.

The Idling Stop System indicator lightblinks at a high speed, when the enginehood is open while the engine is stoppedby the system.

The Idling Stop System indicator lightblinks at a low speed, when the IdlingStop System is malfunctioning.

NOTE:. When the Idling Stop System indicator

light blinks at a high speed (twiceapproximately every 1 second), be sureto close the engine hood. When theengine hood is open, the engine will bein the normal stopped state. In thiscase, restart the engine using theignition switch.

. When the Idling Stop System indicatorlight blinks at a low speed (onceapproximately every 1 second), it isrecommended you have the systemchecked, and if necessary repaired, byan INFINITI retailer promptly.

Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)

V37-D-121025-5EB179EE-ACAB-4F8B-B435-E99A0A72924E

If the malfunction indicator light comes onsteady or blinks while the engine isrunning, it may indicate a potential emis-sion control malfunction.

The malfunction indicator light may alsocome on steady if the fuel-filler cap is looseor missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap isinstalled and closed tightly, and that thevehicle has at least 3 US gallons (11.4

liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.

After a few driving trips, the lightshould turn off if no other potentialemission control system malfunction ex-ists.

If this indicator light remains on for 20seconds and then blinks for 10 secondswhen the engine is not running, it indicatesthat the vehicle is not ready for anemission control system inspection/main-tenance test. (See “Readiness for Inspec-tion/Maintenance (I/M) test (US only)”(P.10-23).)

Operation:V37-D-121025-2E89CD97-8BAB-4B9C-9C0A-62F224C54B9E

The malfunction indicator light will comeon in one of two ways:

. Malfunction indicator light on steady —An emission control system malfunc-tion has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the Loose Fuel Cap warningappears in the vehicle information dis-play. If the fuel-filler cap is loose ormissing, tighten or install the cap andcontinue to drive the vehicle. Thelight should turn off after a few drivingtrips. If the light does not turn offafter a few driving trips, have thevehicle inspected. It is recommended

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you visit an INFINITI retailer for thisservice. You do not need to have yourvehicle towed to the retailer.

. Malfunction indicator light blinking —An engine misfire has been detectedwhich may damage the emission con-trol system.To reduce or avoid emission controlsystem damage:1) Do not drive at speeds above 45

MPH (72 km/h).2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera-

tion.3) Avoid steep uphill grades.4) If possible, reduce the amount of

cargo being hauled or towed.The malfunction indicator light maystop blinking and remain on.Have the vehicle inspected. It is re-commended you visit an INFINITI retai-ler for this service. You do not need tohave your vehicle towed to the retailer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without havingthe emission control system checked andrepaired as necessary could lead to poor

driveability, reduced fuel economy, andpossible damage to the emission controlsystem.

Security indicator lightV37-D-121025-8635F0ED-0D0D-4E28-95C0-B27FBF6F6EDB

The light blinks when the ignition switch isin the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. Thisfunction indicates the security systemequipped on the vehicle is operational.

If the security system is malfunctioning,this light will remain on while the ignitionswitch is in the ON position. For additionalinformation, see “Security systems” (P.2-34).

Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights

V37-D-121025-10692ED4-BF78-4A36-BB9C-69C6F64C78C4

The light flashes when the turn signalswitch lever or hazard switch is turned on.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)off indicator light

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When the ignition switch is placed in theON position, the light will come on andthen turn off.

The light comes on when the VDC off switch

is pushed to OFF. This indicates that theVDC system and traction control systemare not operating.

AUDIBLE REMINDERSV37-D-121025-3AA97528-2B0C-424D-9825-53B4E0DF87EC

Key reminder chimeV37-D-121025-3432BABC-6F40-4EB7-AF2E-546928B397CB

A chime will sound if the driver side door isopened while the ignition switch is pushedto the ACC position. Make sure the ignitionswitch is pushed to the OFF position, andtake the Intelligent Key with you whenleaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chimeV37-D-121025-C5A86822-A3C4-4AAE-BD1F-AF8A1BC20396

A chime will sound when the driver sidedoor is opened with the light switch in the

or position and the ignition switchin the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.

Turn the light switch off when you leave thevehicle.

Parking brake reminder chimeV37-D-121025-08F79576-EAC7-4A14-A43E-BBC2FF17FDE3

The parking brake reminder chime willsound if the vehicle is driven at more than4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brakeapplied. Stop the vehicle and release theparking brake.

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Brake pad wear warningV37-D-121025-5BF946D6-6498-47D2-8825-4B103B685194

The disc brake pads have audible wearwarnings. When a brake pad requiresreplacement, it will make a high pitchedscraping sound when the vehicle is inmotion. This scraping sound will first occuronly when the brake pedal is depressed.After more wear of the brake pad, thesound will always be heard even if thebrake pedal is not depressed. Have thebrakes checked as soon as possible if thewarning sound is heard.

Idling Stop System reminder buzzer(if so equipped)

GUID-1ECA5139-DEA6-43E8-B24D-4A37C632E917

The Idling Stop System reminder buzzerwill sound if the engine hood is openedwhile the Idling Stop System is activated.

NOTE:

Be sure to close the engine hood. Whenthe engine hood is open, the engine will bein the normal stopped state. In this case,restart the engine with the ignition switch.

V37-D-121025-1CE230A5-CF30-4B3A-A402-45EE3BF84811

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The vehicle information display *1 islocated between the tachometer and thespeedometer, and it displays the warningsand information. The following items arealso displayed if the vehicle is equippedwith them:

. Automatic Transmission (AT)— “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-16)

. All-Wheel Drive (AWD)— “Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)”

(P.5-124). Cruise control

— “Cruise control” (P.5-73). Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

— “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-tem” (P.5-75)

. Active Lane Control— “Active Lane Control” (P.5-27)

. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/LaneDeparture Prevention (LDP) system— “Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sys-

tem/Lane Departure Prevention(LDP) system” (P.5-35)

. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system— “Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system”

(P.5-42). Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) system

— “Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) sys-tem” (P.5-50)

. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)system— “Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)

system” (P.5-63). Distance Control Assist (DCA) system

— “Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-tem” (P.5-95)

. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-tem— “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)

system” (P.5-106). Predictive Forward Collision Warning

(PFCW) system

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— “Predictive Forward Collision Warn-ing (PFCW) system” (P.5-113)

. Active trace control— “Active trace control” (P.5-135)

. Intelligent Key system— “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7)

. Idling Stop System— “Idling Stop System” (P.5-137)

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INDICATORS FOR OPERATIONV37-D-121025-64909E7F-8C96-4E67-B3E1-6588D21079FB

1. Engine start operation indicatorV37-D-121025-A88CA30F-9D2B-44F6-9328-D7C4F5F6F61E

This indicator appears when the shift leveris in the P (Park) position.

This indicator means that the engine willstart by pushing the ignition switch withthe brake pedal depressed. You can startthe engine directly in any position of theignition switch.

2. NO KEY warningV37-D-121025-796E92CE-2B32-4D77-9DD6-0EE555C64AB0

The warning appears when the door isclosed with the Intelligent Key left outsidethe vehicle and the ignition switch in theACC or ON position. Make sure that theIntelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7) formore details.

3. SHIFT “P” warningV37-D-121025-A781E6D3-618F-498F-BC4D-3983287D1D01

This warning appears when the ignitionswitch is pushed to stop the engine withthe shift lever in any position except the P(Park) position.

If this warning appears, move the shiftlever to the P (Park) position or push theignition switch to the ON position.

An inside warning chime will also sound.

(See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-15).)

4. “PUSH” warningV37-D-121025-3341FC08-E770-4537-B5E3-AB7ACF1A086E

This warning appears when the shift leveris moved to the P (Park) position with theignition switch in the ACC position after theSHIFT “P” warning appears.

To push the ignition switch to the OFFposition, perform the following procedure:

. SHIFT “P” warning ? (Move the shiftlever to “P”) ? PUSH warning ? (Pushthe ignition switch ? ignition switchposition is turned to ON) ? PUSHwarning ? (Push the ignition switch? ignition switch position is turned toOFF)

5. Intelligent Key battery dischargeindicator

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This indicator appears when the IntelligentKey battery is running out of power.

If this indicator appears, replace thebattery with a new one. (See “IntelligentKey battery replacement” (P.8-27).)

6. Engine start operation for Intel-ligent Key system indicator

V37-D-121025-F558F0B2-E1D4-41C4-9263-962DF1A50AF4

This indicator appears when the IntelligentKey battery is running out of power and

when the Intelligent Key System andvehicle are not communicating normally.

If this indicator appears, touch the ignitionswitch with the Intelligent Key whiledepressing the brake pedal. (See “Intelli-gent Key battery discharge” (P.5-14).)

7. Remote engine start indicator (ifso equipped)

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This indicator appears when the enginehas been started using the remote startfunction. To start the vehicle, depress thebrake pedal and place the ignition switchin the ON position.

For more details, see “Remote enginestart” (P.3-20).

8. Key ID Incorrect warningGUID-1048347A-3391-4966-8AA2-5D3B83859A7D

This warning appears when the ignitionswitch is pushed from the LOCK positionand the Intelligent Key cannot be recog-nized by the system. You cannot start theengine with an unregistered key. Use theregistered Intelligent Key.

See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).

9. Parking brake release warningV37-D-121025-D0E7A2F3-E58C-4AB1-956B-CF6828D72988

This warning appears when the vehiclespeed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the

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parking brake is applied.

10. Low fuel warningV37-D-121025-6D57E440-020D-40C9-9287-22A41A142DF4

This warning appears when the fuel level inthe tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as itis convenient, preferably before the fuelgauge reaches the empty (0) position.

There is a small reserve of fuel remainingin the tank when the fuel gauge reachesthe empty (0) position.

11. Low washer fluid warningV37-D-121025-DAF8A34C-EC8E-48A9-AECD-07C6E8A313A0

This warning appears when the washertank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluidas necessary. (See “Window washer fluid”(P.8-16).)

12. Door/trunk open warningV37-D-121025-BF6F8B2B-DDFF-4626-ADE2-1576DA433ADA

This warning appears if any of the doorsand/or the trunk lid are open or not closedsecurely. The vehicle icon indicates whichdoor or the trunk lid is open on the display.

13. Intelligent Key system warningV37-D-121025-79D8FCFE-AC5D-4549-B87A-A9130816EC7A

This warning appears if there is a malfunc-tion in the Intelligent Key system.

If this warning appears while the engine isstopped, the engine cannot be started. Ifthis warning appears while the engine isrunning, the vehicle can be driven. How-

ever, it is recommended you contact anINFINITI retailer for repair as soon aspossible.

14. Loose Fuel Cap warningV37-D-121025-B3E2FCE0-A8B6-40C3-88CC-48178F73936C

This warning appears when the fuel-fillercap is not tightened correctly after thevehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-fillercap” (P.3-26).)

15. Tire Pressure Low - Add Airwarning

V37-D-121025-4C26253E-7E93-4751-9C8A-98247F5BCF66

This warning appears when the low tirepressure warning light in the meter illumi-nates and low tire pressure is detected. Thewarning appears each time the ignitionswitch is placed in the ON position as longas the low tire pressure warning lightremains illuminated. If this warning ap-pears, stop the vehicle and adjust thepressure to the recommended COLD tirepressure shown on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. (See “Low tire pressurewarning light” (P.2-14) and “Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).)

16. Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning (ifso equipped)

GUID-EC2E9B22-C047-4CE2-AE7B-DFDA40A257C8

This warning appears when the low tirepressure warning light in the meter illumi-

nates and one or more flat tires aredetected while driving. A chime alsosounds for approximately 10 seconds.(See “Low tire pressure warning light”(P.2-14) and “Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS)” (P.5-5).)

17. Low oil pressure warning (forVR30DDTT engine models)

GUID-002F7C6F-4172-45ED-9BCD-B681823650BA

This warning appears if low engine oilpressure is detected. If the warningappears during normal driving, pull offthe road in a safe area, stop the engineimmediately and call an INFINITI retailer orother authorized repair shop.

The low oil pressure warning is notdesigned to indicate a low oil level. Usethe dipstick to check the oil level. (See“Engine oil” (P.8-10).)

18. Low oil level warning (for 2.0Lturbo gasoline engine models)

GUID-B2754B08-7934-4872-A166-D9968DB0D41D

This warning appears if low engine oil levelis detected. If this warning appears, checkthe oil level using the dipstick. (See“Engine oil” (P.8-10).)

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CAUTION

The oil level should be checked regularlyusing the engine oil dipstick. Operating withan insufficient amount of oil can damage theengine and such damage is not covered bythe warranty.

19. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning(if so equipped)

GUID-ABBC7728-F6D7-4FB2-9037-A82C4F8E26BF

This warning appears when the IntelligentAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) system is notfunctioning properly while the engine isrunning. (See “Intelligent All-Wheel Drive(AWD)” (P.5-124).)

20. Extended storage fuse warningGUID-D4F1602F-C171-4A2C-94AF-39500B2E4921

This warning may appear if the extendedstorage fuse switch is not pushed in(switched on). When this warning appears,push in (switch on) the extended storagefuse switch to turn off the warning. Formore information, see “Extended storagefuse switch” (P.8-27).

21. Headlight warningGUID-7F1DA457-E850-4F24-8768-735257C12807

This warning appears if the LED headlightsare malfunctioning. It is recommended youhave the system checked by an INFINITIretailer.

22. Adaptive Front lighting System(AFS) warning (if so equipped)

GUID-0021430A-345D-433D-8422-F99BABE61FFD

This warning appears when the AdaptiveFront lighting System (AFS) is not function-ing properly. It is recommended you havethe system checked by an INFINITI retailer.

(See “Adaptive Front lighting System(AFS)” (P.2-44).)

23. Power will turn off to save thebattery warning

GUID-539CD88B-909A-462F-9024-7059D7BC6BB5

This warning appears after a period of timeif the shift lever has not moved from the“P” (Park) position with the ignition switchin the ACC or ON position.

24. Power turned off to save thebattery warning

GUID-E4348DCA-7270-472D-991E-8F4CC571A21B

This warning appears after the ignitionswitch is automatically turned OFF to savethe battery.

25. Light reminder warningGUID-2C148D4F-D28B-4275-A866-2B46EEDC2F36

This warning appears when the driver sidedoor is opened with the headlight switch isleft ON and the ignition switch is placed inthe ACC, OFF or LOCK position. Place theheadlight switch to “OFF” or “AUTO”position. For additional information, see“Headlight and turn signal switch” (P.2-40).

26. “TIMER” indicatorV37-D-121025-7DEBFF56-E102-4EAA-903C-9E6B1C5D84E4

This indicator appears when the set“TIMER” indicator activates. You can setthe time for up to 6 hours. (See the InfinitiInTouch Owner’s Manual.)

27. Low outside temperature warn-ing

V37-D-121025-BF2E7BC6-70A6-4A07-B5D8-1C5551EE8C7B

This warning appears if the outside tem-perature is below 378F (38C). The warningcan be set not to be displayed. (See theInfiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.)

28. Chassis control warningGUID-06BA8BA5-14AB-452B-B38C-5FF13359CD67

This warning appears if Active Lane Control(if so equipped), the active trace controlsystem and/or chassis control are notfunctioning properly. It is recommendedyou have the system checked by an INFINITIretailer. (See “Active Lane Control” (P.5-

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27), “Active trace control” (P.5-135) and“Chassis control” (P.5-137).)

29. Cruise indicatorV37-D-121025-A8FF4CA5-9F3E-4DA0-B756-B293036E1D58

Models without Intelligent Cruise Control(ICC) system:

V37-D-121025-96CBAE77-DD46-4CE1-B2AC-5C684ED37D32

This indicator shows the cruise controlsystem status. The status is shown by thecolor.

See “Cruise control” (P.5-73) for details.

Models with Intelligent Cruise Control(ICC) system:

V37-D-121025-A7861C6D-52BF-4690-92BF-C2E3F1DA6989

This indicator shows the conventional(fixed speed) cruise control mode status.The status is shown by the color.

See “Conventional (fixed speed) cruisecontrol mode” (P.5-91) for details.

30. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)system ON indicator (if soequipped)

V37-D-121025-C2F7FE0A-7E25-4149-BCD3-F440AD0BB7AA

This indicator shows the Intelligent CruiseControl (ICC) system status. The status isshown by the color. (See “Intelligent CruiseControl (ICC) system” (P.5-75).)

31. Driver assist system indicator(if so equipped)

GUID-149E14D8-AF12-4633-8451-87B4055F0BF4

This indicator shows the status of thefollowing systems.

. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

. Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)

. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

. Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)

. Distance Control Assist (DCA)

. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)

. Predictive Forward Collision Warning(PFCW)

For more details, see “Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) system/Lane DeparturePrevention (LDP) system” (P.5-35), “BlindSpot Warning (BSW) system” (P.5-42),“Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) system”(P.5-50), “Distance Control Assist (DCA)system” (P.5-95), “Forward EmergencyBraking (FEB) system” (P.5-106) and “Pre-dictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)system” (P.5-113).

The figure and color of this indicator willchange depending on the conditions of theabove systems. (In each section, the nameof this indicator is referred to as, “driverassist system lane indicator”, “driverassist system blind spot indicator” or

“driver assist system forward indicator”depending on the systems.)

32. INFINITI Drive Mode Selectorindicator

V37-D-121025-708B65D5-BF9B-4CC6-974F-860B039A7695

When a driving mode is selected using theINFINITI Drive Mode Selector, the selectedmode indicator is displayed.

. PERSONAL

. SPORT

. SPORT+ (if so equipped)

. STANDARD

. ECO (if so equipped)

. SNOW(See “INFINITI Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-23).)

33. Idling Stop System indicator (ifso equipped)

GUID-9BBD8D19-95A1-4DF8-86B9-1CBD7930202D

This indicator shows the Idling StopSystem status. See “Idling Stop System”(P.5-137).

34. Automatic Transmission (AT)position indicator

V37-D-121025-96FE5B8E-78D9-4CE6-88E5-B9EAA6A7165B

This indicator shows the automatic shiftposition.

In the manual shift mode, when the

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transmission does not shift to the selectedgear due to a transmission protectionmode, the AT position indicator will blinkand a chime will sound.

See “Automatic transmission” (P.5-16) forfurther details.

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INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCEV37-D-121025-52C16D2B-467B-4859-8546-2AD67E5E6337

For setting the indicators for maintenance,see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.

1. Engine oil and filter replacementindicator

V37-D-121025-3FDC45F3-82B3-4BBF-978D-9DECB9A2BBB8

This indicator appears when the customerset time comes for changing the engine oiland filter. You can set or reset the distancefor changing the engine oil and filter.

2. Tire replacement indicatorV37-D-121025-D043BFB0-376C-436B-9507-B122A946EB96

This indicator appears when the customerset distance comes for replacing tires. Youcan set or reset the distance for replacingtires.

WARNING

The tire replacement indicator is not asubstitute for regular tire checks, includingtire pressure checks. See “Changing wheelsand tires” (P.8-42). Many factors includingtire inflation, alignment, driving habits androad conditions affect tire wear and whentires should be replaced. Setting the tirereplacement indicator for a certain drivingdistance does not mean your tires will lastthat long. Use the tire replacement indicatoras a guide only and always perform regulartire checks. Failure to perform regular tirechecks, including tire pressure checks couldresult in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage

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could occur and may lead to a collision,which could result in serious personal injuryor death.

3. Other indicatorV37-D-121025-48BC06A4-D7B7-44C2-8CA0-26DC6E7DAE1A

This indicator appears when the customerset time comes for replacing items otherthan the engine oil, oil filter and tires. Youcan set or reset the distance for replacingthe items.

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TRIP COMPUTERV37-D-121025-60C3F5A2-6BAA-4891-AFF0-D074E28C94F7

Switches for the trip computer are locatedon the right side of the steering wheel. Tooperate the trip computer, push theswitches as shown above.

Each time the or switch is pushed,the display will change.

The display items for trip computer arechanged on the lower display. For details,see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.

1. Current fuel consumption andaverage fuel consumption (MPG, l(liter)/100 km or km/l)

V37-D-121025-9F26A159-1A8E-41A3-B3DA-2BDBDB913432

Current fuel consumption:GUID-BA18011E-EEA3-47F2-8E5B-A137B812BA2C

The current fuel consumption mode showsthe current fuel consumption.

Average fuel consumption:GUID-37C99BD5-79FA-46E9-AA2C-8AD386E97C10

The average fuel consumption mode showsthe average fuel consumption since thelast reset. Resetting is done by pushing the

or switch for longer than 1 second.

The average fuel consumption is also reseton the lower display. See the InfinitiInTouch Owner’s Manual.

The display is updated every 30 seconds.At about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after areset, the display shows “——”.

2. Average speed (MPH or km/h)GUID-E76FD0BD-61AA-45EA-956A-721B61D795C3

The average speed mode shows theaverage vehicle speed since the last reset.Resetting is done by pushing the or

switch for longer than 1 second.

The display is updated every 30 seconds.The first 30 seconds after a reset, thedisplay shows “——”.

3. Elapsed time and trip odometer(mile or km)

V37-D-121025-60B95DAC-9BB7-4ECB-8D17-C9E90E882461

Elapsed time:V37-D-121025-82E92DFF-C368-48E8-A572-FBC736E0E5BB

The elapsed time mode shows the timesince the last reset. Resetting is done bypushing the or switch for longerthan 1 second. (The trip odometer is alsoreset at the same time.)

Trip odometer:V37-D-121025-6BB84037-5704-47B6-A0A4-5B05D648582E

The trip odometer mode shows the totaldistance the vehicle has been driven sincethe last reset. Resetting is done by pushingthe or switch for longer than 1second. (The elapsed time is also reset atthe same time.)

4. Distance to empty (dte — mile orkm)

V37-D-121025-96CC8C44-6C3B-4125-9862-3E975E79A58B

The distance to empty (dte) mode providesyou with an estimation of the distance thatcan be driven before refueling. The dte isconstantly being calculated, based on theamount of fuel in the fuel tank and theactual fuel consumption.

The display is updated every 30 seconds.

The dte mode includes a low range warningfeature. If the fuel level is low, the warningis displayed on the screen.

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When the fuel level drops even lower, thedte display will change to “——”.

. If the amount of fuel added is small, thedisplay just before the ignition switchis pushed to the OFF position maycontinue to be displayed.

. When driving uphill or rounding curves,the fuel in the tank shifts, which maymomentarily change the display.

5. Navigation (if so equipped)GUID-102E235B-732B-4284-9FD7-43F56E6C97E7

When the route guidance is set in thenavigation system, this item shows thenavigation route information.

For more details, see the Infiniti InTouchOwner’s Manual.

6. AudioGUID-D84E035B-2AFA-4531-BA63-D98E6BCA01EF

The audio mode shows the status of audioinformation.

For more details, see the Infiniti InTouchOwner’s Manual.

7. Driving aids (if so equipped)GUID-2E875A1E-618B-447D-AEC2-512950D04573

The driving aids mode shows the operatingcondition for the following systems.

. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

. Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)

. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

. Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)

. Distance Control Assist (DCA)

. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)

. Predictive Forward Collision Warning(PFCW)

For more details, see “Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) system/Lane DeparturePrevention (LDP) system” (P.5-35), “BlindSpot Warning (BSW) system” (P.5-42),“Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) system”(P.5-50), “Distance Control Assist (DCA)system” (P.5-95), “Forward EmergencyBraking (FEB) system” (P.5-106) and “Pre-dictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)system” (P.5-113).

8. Tire pressureGUID-4F040C9D-408B-4E17-BA7B-061BE8CF5CDF

The tire pressure mode shows the pressureof all four tires while the vehicle is driven.

When the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” or“Flat Tire - Visit dealer” (if so equipped)warning appears, the display can beswitched to the tire pressure mode bypushing the or switch.

The tire pressure unit can be changed inthe [TPMS setting] under the [Settings]menu on the lower display. (See the InfinitiInTouch Owner’s Manual.)

9. Chassis controlGUID-00A6F095-16DB-4675-8D5E-64ECA7EEA1DF

When Active Lane Control (if so equipped)or the active trace control system isoperated, it shows the operating condition.See “Active Lane Control” (P.5-27) and“Active trace control” (P.5-135) for moredetails.

10. Idling Stop System (if soequipped)

GUID-573DF975-97FA-4EA8-862E-5C8061A4E7DB

The Idling Stop System mode shows thefuel saved and the engine stop time. (See“Idling Stop System display” (P.5-139).)

The fuel saved and engine stop time modeshows:

. The estimated quantity of saved fuel

. The time that the engine has beenstopped for by the Idling Stop System

Trip fuel saved and engine stop time:GUID-BD068F51-BBA7-4139-824E-4C80B712A50E

The trip fuel saved and engine stop timemode shows amount of fuel saved and theengine stop time since the time the ignitionswitch was turned ON.

Total fuel saved and engine stop time:GUID-B323A8ED-2681-451F-AE5F-C5FBF05EC735

The total fuel saved and engine stop timemode shows amount of fuel saved and theengine stop time since the last reset.

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The fuel saved and engine stop time can bereset by pushing the or switch forlonger than 1 second.

11. Oil control system (forVR30DDTT engine models)

GUID-CB13F524-42DC-42CD-A6C6-AB8AEF15B75F

Engine oil information informs the distanceto oil change.

Distance to oil change:GUID-760A4A16-DFA7-4FE4-BD0D-8D3BDF6E1EF7

The distance to oil change is displayed ifthe distance to oil change comes to be lessthan 940 miles (1,500 km).

Oil replacement indicator:GUID-094E2566-E820-4572-BD7B-5D333F5AFBEA

When the set mileage approaches, theengine oil replacement indicator will ap-pear on the display. After the oil ischanged, reset the oil change by pushingthe or switch for longer than 1second.

The oil change interval cannot be adjustedmanually. The distance to oil changeinterval is calculated depending on thedriving conditions and set automatically bythe oil control system.

CAUTION

If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,change the engine oil as soon as possible.Operating your vehicle with deteriorated oilcan damage the engine.

Warning checkV37-D-121025-84D17C85-7598-4143-B76A-A1BD37562223

The present warnings are displayed. If nowarning is present, “No Warning” isdisplayed.

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CLOCK AND OUTSIDE AIR TEM-PERATURE

GUID-5D517F72-5EA6-4DD3-883A-541FEA9805FD

The clock *1 and outside air temperature*2 are displayed on the upper side of thevehicle information display.

ClockV37-D-121025-45493C10-3BA4-49EC-9DCE-41E4ED9EED08

The clock can be adjusted on the lowerdisplay. See the Infiniti InTouch Owner’sManual.

Outside air temperature (8F or 8C)V37-D-121025-3D487D7F-28C9-4C29-B01D-77B8BCA6FE1E

The outside air temperature is displayed in8F or 8C in the range of −22 to 1318F (−30 to558C).

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The outside temperature sensor is locatedin front of the radiator. The sensor may beaffected by road or engine heat, winddirections and other driving conditions.The display may differ from the actualoutside temperature or the temperaturedisplayed on various signs or billboards.

V37-D-121025-3A21F676-5A6E-4477-B844-5B384A714C8C

SIC2132

Your vehicle has two types of securitysystems, as follows:

. Vehicle security system

. INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer SystemThe security condition will be shown by thesecurity indicator light.

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMV37-D-121025-B2E64354-87F4-40F9-91AD-DA874CA2A588

The vehicle security system provides visualand audio alarm signals if someone opensthe doors, hood, or trunk lid when thesystem is armed. It is not, however, amotion detection type system that acti-vates when a vehicle is moved or when avibration occurs.

The system helps deter vehicle theft butcannot prevent it, nor can it prevent thetheft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-nents in all situations. Always secure yourvehicle even if parking for a brief period.Never leave your Intelligent Key(s) in thevehicle, and always lock it when unat-tended. Be aware of your surroundings,and park in secure, well-lit areas wheneverpossible.

Many devices offering additional protec-tion, such as component locks, identifica-tion markers, and tracking systems, areavailable at auto supply stores and speci-alty shops. Your INFINITI retailer may alsooffer such equipment. Check with yourinsurance company to see if you may beeligible for discounts for various theftprotection features.

SECURITY SYSTEMS

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How to arm the vehicle securitysystem

V37-D-121025-8ED55579-9B8D-449D-B4BE-9610F62444F0

1. Close all windows.

The system can be armed even if thewindows are open.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition.

3. Remove the Intelligent Key from thevehicle.

4. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lockall doors. The doors can be locked withthe Intelligent Key, door handle requestswitch, power door lock switch ormechanical key.

5. Confirm that the security indicator lightcomes on. The security indicator lightstays on for about 30 seconds. Thevehicle security system is now pre-armed. After about 30 seconds thevehicle security system automaticallyshifts into the armed phase. Thesecurity light begins to flash once everyapproximately 3 seconds. If, during this30-second pre-arm time period, thedoor is unlocked, or the ignition switchis pushed to ACC or ON, the system willnot arm.

Even when the driver and/or passengersare in the vehicle, the system will activatewith all doors, hood, and trunk lid lockedwith the ignition switch in the LOCKposition.When pushing the ignition switchto the ACC or ON position, the system willbe released.

Vehicle security system activationV37-D-121025-3A452288-F884-4B4B-B1D6-D5997C1EA010

The vehicle security system will give thefollowing alarm:

. The headlights blink and the hornsounds intermittently.

. The alarm automatically turns off afterapproximately 1 minute. However, thealarm reactivates if the vehicle is

tampered with again.The alarm is activated by:

. Unlocking the door or opening the trunklid without using the button on theIntelligent Key, the door handle requestswitch, one touch unlock sensor or themechanical key. (Even if the door isopened by releasing the door insidelock knob, the alarm will activate.)

. Opening the hood.

How to stop an activated alarmV37-D-121025-DF1E4DAC-68DF-4235-AD8F-E1909167B5F8

The alarm will stop by unlocking a door bypushing the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-gent Key, the door handle request switch,touching the one touch unlock sensor orusing the mechanical key. The alarm willnot stop if the ignition switch is placed inthe ACC or ON position.

If the system does not operate as de-scribed above, it is recommended you haveit checked by an INFINITI retailer.

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INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZERSYSTEM

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The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer Systemwill not allow the engine to start withoutthe use of the registered Intelligent Key.Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canadalicence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-tion is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired opera-tion of the device.

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Security indicator lightV37-D-121025-CDF2B03A-33CE-47EA-8D1E-DF796DD54E1A

The security indicator light is located onthe meter panel. It indicates the status ofthe INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.

The light blinks after the ignition switchwas in the LOCK, ACC or OFF position. Thisfunction indicates the security systemsequipped on the vehicle are operational.

If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer Systemis malfunctioning, this light will remain onwhile the ignition switch is in the ONposition.

If the light still remains on and/or theengine will not start, seek service for the

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INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System assoon as possible. Please bring all regis-tered keys that you have. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

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WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solu-tion may freeze on the windshield andobscure your vision which may lead to anaccident. Warm windshield with the defros-ter before you wash the windshield.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer continuouslyfor more than 30 seconds.

. Do not operate the washer if thereservoir tank is empty.

. Do not fill the window washer reservoirtank with washer fluid concentrates atfull strength. Some methyl alcoholbased washer fluid concentrates maypermanently stain the grille if spilledwhile filling the window washer reser-voir tank.

. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates withwater to the manufacturer’s recom-mended levels before pouring the fluidinto the window washer reservoir tank.Do not use the window washer reservoir

tank to mix the washer fluid concentrateand water.

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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

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Type A (if so equipped)

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Type B (if so equipped)

The windshield wiper and washer operateswhen the ignition switch is in the ONposition.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper atthe following speed:

*1 INT (Type A) (if so equipped) —intermittent operation can be ad-justed by turning the knob toward *A(Slower) or *B (Faster). When thespeed sensing wiper interval functionis turned on, the intermittent opera-tion speed varies in accordance withthe vehicle speed. (For example, whenthe vehicle speed is high, the inter-mittent operation speed will be fas-ter.) To turn this function on and off,see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Man-ual.

*1 AUTO (Type B) (if so equipped) — Formodels with the rain-sensing autowiper system, see “Rain-sensing autowiper system” (P.2-39).

*2 LO — continuous low speed operation

*3 HI — continuous high speed operation*4 MIST — one sweep operation of the

wiper

Pull the lever toward you *5 to operate thewasher. Then the wiper will also operateseveral times.

Pulling up the wiper arm:

The wiper arm should be in the up positionwhen replacing the wiper.

To pull up the wiper arm, push up *4 twicewhen the ignition switch is in the OFFposition within 1 minute. The wiper opera-tion stops in mid-operation and the wiperarm can be pulled up.

The shift lever should be in the P (Park)position.

To return the wiper arm, place the wiperarm in the down position and operate thewiper switch once.

CAUTION

Do not operate the windshield wiper whilethe wiper arm is pulled up. The wiper armmay be damaged.

Wiper drip wipe system:

The wiper will also operate once about 3seconds after the washer and wiper areoperated. This operation is to wipe washerfluid that has dripped on the windshield.

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RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYS-TEM (if so equipped)

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The rain-sensing auto wiper system canautomatically turn on the wipers and adjustthe wiper speed depending on the rainfalland the vehicle speed by using the rainsensor located on the upper part of thewindshield.

To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system,push the lever down to the AUTO position*1 . The wiper will sweep once while theignition switch is in the ON position.

The rain sensor sensitivity level can beadjusted by turning the knob toward *2

(High) or toward *3 (Low).

. High — High sensitive operation

. Low — Low sensitive operationTo turn the rain-sensing auto wiper systemoff, push up the lever to the OFF position,or pull down the lever to the LO or HIposition.

CAUTION

Do not touch the rain sensor and around itwhen the wiper switch is in the AUTOposition and the ignition switch is in theON position. The wipers may operate un-expectedly and cause to an injury or maydamage a wiper.

. The rain-sensing auto wipers are in-tended for use during rain. If the switchis left in the AUTO position, the wipersmay operate unexpectedly when dirt,fingerprints, oil film or insects arestuck on or around the sensor. Thewipers may also operate when exhaustgas or moisture affect the rain sensor.

. The rain-sensing auto wipers may notoperate if rain does not hit the rainsensor even if it is raining.

. When the windshield glass is coatedwith water repellent, the speed of therain-sensing auto wipers may be high-er even though the amount of therainfall is small.

. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing autowiper system when you use a car wash.

. Using genuine wiper blades is recom-mended for proper operation of therain-sensing auto wiper system. (See“Windshield wiper blades” (P.8-23) forwiper blade replacement.)

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To defog/defrost the rear window glassand outside mirrors, start the engine andpush the switch *1 on. The indicator light*2 will come on. Push the switch again toturn the defroster off.

It will automatically turn off in approxi-mately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rearwindow, be careful not to scratch or damagethe rear window defroster.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCHV37-D-121025-A97D1787-5D60-49FB-97B0-C49E3C404EDC

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*1 Turn the switch to the position:The front parking, side marker, tailand license plate lights will come on.

*2 Turn the switch to the position:Headlights will come on and all theother lights remain on.

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Autolight systemV37-D-121025-6670CC80-46B2-4BB2-A7FE-53049C3FA3BE

The autolight system allows the headlightsto be set so they turn on and offautomatically.

To set the autolight system:

1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position *1 .

2. Push the ignition switch to the ONposition.

3. The autolight system automaticallyturns the headlights on and off.

To turn the autolight system off, turn theswitch to the OFF, or position.

REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRRORDEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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The autolight system can turn on theheadlights automatically when it is darkand turn off the headlights when it is light.

The headlights will turn on automatically attwilight or in rainy weather (when thewindshield wiper is operated continu-ously).

If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFFposition and one of the doors is openedand this condition is continued, the head-lights remain on for 5 minutes.

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You can keep the headlights on for up to180 seconds after you push the ignitionswitch to OFF and open any door then closeall the doors.

You can adjust the period of the automaticheadlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)to 180 seconds. The factory default settingis 45 seconds.

For automatic headlights off delay setting,see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.

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Be sure not to put anything on top of thephoto sensor *1 located on the top of theinstrument panel. The photo sensor con-trols the autolight; if it is covered, thephoto sensor reacts as if it is dark and theheadlights will illuminate.

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Headlight beam selectV37-D-121025-F70D9D7A-F42F-45D3-9507-557BBC6C84AE

*1 To select the low beam, put the leverin the neutral position as shown.

*2 To select the high beam, push thelever forward while the switch is in the

position. Pull it back to select thelow beam.

*3 Pulling the lever toward you will flashthe headlight high beam even whenthe headlight switch is in the OFFposition.

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High beam assist (if so equipped)GUID-38075300-AA15-4284-84AF-CE1A9D143DC5

The high beam assist system will operatewhen the vehicle is driven at speeds ofapproximately 22 MPH (35 km/h) andabove. If an oncoming vehicle or leadingvehicle appears in front of your vehiclewhen the headlight high beam is on, theheadlight will be switched to the low beamautomatically.

Precautions on high beam assist:GUID-CE38A3BD-255D-4E3D-BB1D-D69A3E309132

WARNING

. The high beam assist system is aconvenience but it is not a substitutefor safe driving operation. The drivershould remain alert at all times, ensuresafe driving practices and switch thehigh beams and low beam manuallywhen necessary.

. The high beam or low beam may notswitch automatically under the followingconditions. Switch the high beam andlow beam manually.

— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,wind, etc.).

— When a light source similar to a

headlight or tail light is in thevicinity of the vehicle.

— When the headlights of the oncom-ing vehicle or the leading vehicle areturned off, when the color of the lightis affected due to foreign materialson the lights, or when the light beamis out of position.

— When there is a sudden, continuouschange in brightness.

— When driving on a road that passesover rolling hills, or a road that haslevel differences.

— When driving on a road with manycurves.

— When a sign or mirror-like surface isreflecting intense light towards thefront of the vehicle.

— When the container, etc. beingtowed by a leading vehicle is reflect-ing intense light.

— When a headlight on your vehicle isdamaged or dirty.

— When the vehicle is leaning at anangle due to a punctured tire, beingtowed, etc.

. The timing of switching the low beamand high beam may change under thefollowing situations.

— The brightness of the headlights ofthe oncoming vehicle or leadingvehicle.

— The movement and direction of theoncoming vehicle and the leadingvehicle.

— When only one light on the oncom-ing vehicle or the leading vehicle isilluminated.

— When the oncoming vehicle or theleading vehicle is a two-wheeledvehicle.

— Road conditions (incline, curve, theroad surface, etc.).

— The number of passengers and theamount of luggage.

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High beam assist operations:GUID-AD2477C0-5AA1-445C-BD30-C04059847F2B

To activate the high beam assist system,turn the headlight switch to the AUTOposition *1 and push the lever forward *2(high beam position). The high beam assistindicator light in the meter will illuminatewhile the headlights are turned on.

If the high beam assist indicator light doesnot illuminate in the above condition, itmay indicate that the system is notfunctioning properly. It is recommendedyou have the system checked by an INFINITIretailer.

When the vehicle speed lowers to less thanapproximately 17 MPH (27 km/h), the

headlight remains the low beam.

To turn off the high beam assist system,turn the headlight switch to theposition or select the low beam positionby placing the lever in the neutral position.

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Ambient image sensor maintenance:GUID-C5151859-1053-4B17-84C8-598801BD0D23

The ambient image sensor *1 for the highbeam assist system is located in front ofthe inside mirror. To keep the properoperation of the high beam assist systemand prevent a system malfunction, be sureto observe the following:

. Always keep the windshield clean.

. Do not attach a sticker (includingtransparent material) or install anaccessory near the ambient imagesensor.

. Do not strike or damage the areasaround the ambient image sensor. Donot touch the sensor lens that is

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located on the ambient image sensor.If the ambient image sensor is damageddue to an accident, it is recommended youcontact an INFINITI retailer.

Battery saver systemV37-D-121025-2545EC0C-F5FC-4D5B-A65F-0CBE6414EDA7

A chime will sound and the light reminderwarning will appear in the vehicle informa-tion display when the driver side door isopened with the light switch in the or

position and the ignition switch in theACC, OFF or LOCK position.

When the headlight switch is in the orposition while the ignition switch is in

the ON position, the lights will automati-cally turn off after a period of time whenthe ignition switch has been pushed to theOFF position.

When the headlight switch remains in theor position after the lights auto-

matically turn off, the lights will turn onwhen the ignition switch is pushed to theON position.

CAUTION

. When you turn on the headlight switchagain after the lights automatically turn

off, the lights will not turn off automa-tically. Be sure to turn the light switch tothe OFF position when you leave thevehicle for extended periods of time,otherwise the battery will be discharged.

. Never leave the light switch on when theengine is not running for a period of timeeven if the headlights turn off automa-tically.

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The daytime running lights automaticallyilluminate when the engine is started withthe parking brake released. The daytimerunning lights operate with the headlightswitch in the OFF, AUTO or position.Turn the headlight switch to theposition for full illumination when drivingat night.

If the parking brake is applied before theengine is started, the daytime runninglights do not illuminate. The daytimerunning lights illuminate once the parkingbrake is released. The daytime runninglights will remain on until the ignitionswitch is pushed to the OFF position.

WARNING

When the daytime running light system isactive, tail lights on your vehicle are not on.It is necessary at dusk to turn on yourheadlights. Failure to do so could cause anaccident injuring yourself and others.

Adaptive Front lighting System(AFS) (if so equipped)

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The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)will automatically adjust the headlights(low beam) toward the turning direction toimprove the driver’s view. When the head-light switch is ON and the driver operatesthe steering wheel in a turn, the AFSsystem will be activated.

The AFS will operate:

. when the headlight switch is ON.

. when the shift lever is in any positionother than P (Park) or R (Reverse).

. when the vehicle is driven at above 3MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-light. Note that the right-side low beamheadlight will swivel but the left-sideheadlight will not swivel when thevehicle is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and

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the steering wheel is turned.AFS will also adjust the headlight to aproper axis automatically, depending onthe number of occupants in the vehicle, theload the vehicle is carrying and the roadconditions.

If the AFS warning appears in the vehicleinformation display after the ignitionswitch has been pushed to the ON posi-tion, this may indicate that the AFS is notfunctioning properly. Have the systemchecked. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service. When theengine is started, the headlights willvibrate to check the system condition. Thisis not a malfunction.

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Instrument brightness controlV37-D-121025-8EFD1E27-5505-471E-A11D-ADBE8B1FDF70

The instrument brightness control switchcan be operated when the ignition switch isin the ON position. When the switch isoperated, the vehicle information displayswitches to the brightness adjustmentmode.

Push the + side of the switch *A tobrighten the instrument panel lights. Thebar *1 moves to the + side.

Push the - side of the switch *B to dim theinstrument panel lights. The bar *1 movesto the − side. When the brightness levelreaches the minimum, the instrumentpanel lights will turn off during the night-time.

When the brightness level reaches themaximum or minimum, a beep will sound.

The vehicle information display returns tothe normal display when the instrumentbrightness control switch is not operatedfor more than 5 seconds.

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TURN SIGNAL SWITCHV37-D-121025-6122787A-8BE2-4BAE-BE63-A9E30B7A7A07

*1 Turn signalV37-D-121025-4E6F4533-6680-4995-B4E2-B3CE9D242130

Move the lever up or down to signal theturning direction. When the turn is com-pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-cally.

*2 Lane change signalV37-D-121025-9CBD8B3D-027A-4B76-813E-425FD896C905

. Move the lever up or down until the turnsignal begins to flash, but the leverdoes not latch, to signal a lane change.Hold the lever until the lane change iscompleted.

. Move the lever up or down until the turnsignal begins to flash, but the leverdoes not latch, and release the lever.The turn signal will automatically flashthree times.

Choose the appropriate method to signal alane change based on road and trafficconditions.

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FOG LIGHT SWITCHV37-D-121025-0CD698F6-A977-4171-B7DD-C1E157896593

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlightswitch to the position, then turn theswitch to the position. To turn them off,turn the switch to the OFF position.

The headlights must be on for the foglights to operate.

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To sound the horn, push the center padarea of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so couldaffect proper operation of the supplementalfront air bag system. Tampering with thesupplemental front air bag system mayresult in serious personal injury.

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The vehicle should be driven with theVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system onfor most driving conditions.

If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, theVDC system reduces the engine output toreduce wheel spin. The engine speed willbe reduced even if the accelerator isdepressed to the floor. If maximum enginepower is needed to free a stuck vehicle,turn the VDC system off.

To turn off the VDC system, push the VDCOFF switch. The indicator light willilluminate.

Push the VDC OFF switch again or restartthe engine to turn on the system. (See

“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”(P.5-133).)

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HORN VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFFSWITCH

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In the storage box

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In the console box

The power outlets are located in thestorage box and in the console box.

CAUTION

. The outlet and plug may be hot during orimmediately after use.

. Do not use with accessories that exceeda 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Donot use double adapters or more thanone electrical accessory.

. Use power outlet with the engine run-ning to avoid discharging the vehiclebattery.

. Avoid using power outlet when the airconditioner, headlights or rear windowdefroster is on.

. This power outlet is not designed for usewith a cigarette lighter unit.

. Push the plug in as far as it will go. Ifgood contact is not made, the plug mayoverheat or the internal temperaturefuse may blow.

. Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,be sure the electrical accessory beingused is turned OFF.

. When not in use, be sure to close thecap. Do not allow water or any liquid tocontact the outlet.

POWER OUTLETS

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REARV37-D-121025-C4884D38-5807-4336-8EF7-7B6C4E1162F8

To open the ashtray lid, pull *1 .

To empty the ashtray, push down *2 , andpull out.

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CUP HOLDERSV37-D-121025-9FD9C96C-5FD2-489E-A25B-35DC5BEABC76

CAUTION

. Avoid abrupt starting and braking whenthe cup holder is being used to preventspilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, itcan scald you or your passenger.

. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.Hard objects can injure you in anaccident.

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Front

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Rear

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ASHTRAY STORAGE

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Open the lid of the rear armrest to use thecup holder.

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SOFT BOTTLE HOLDERGUID-DE4B7D45-7C80-4003-BE93-0BAAC75C570A

CAUTION

. Do not use bottle holder for any otherobjects that could be thrown about in thevehicle and possibly injure people dur-ing sudden braking or an accident.

. Do not use bottle holder for open liquidcontainers.

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SUNGLASSES HOLDERV37-D-121025-BA6292D3-3959-4458-B5FE-E980BEA75EBD

WARNING

Keep the sunglasses holder closed whiledriving to avoid obstructing the driver’sview and to help prevent an accident.

To open the sunglasses holder, push theholder.

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CAUTION

. Do not use for anything other thanglasses.

. Do not leave glasses in the sunglassesholder while parking in direct sunlight.The heat may damage the glasses.

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GLOVE BOXV37-D-121025-F6CF0AA5-0A30-48C6-AD56-CE8831BA2E34

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while driving tohelp prevent injury in an accident or asudden stop.

To open the glove box, pull the handle *1 .

To close, push the lid in until the locklatches.

To lock *2 /unlock *3 the glove box, usethe mechanical key. For the mechanical keyusage, see “Keys” (P.3-2).

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CONSOLE BOXV37-D-121025-7E281298-B6E5-49A9-B436-68642C896FE8

To open the console box, push up the knob*A and pull up the lid.

To close, push the lid down until latched.

The console box light illuminates when theheadlight switch is in the position.

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CARD HOLDERV37-D-121025-246B0920-FB36-4ED2-B10F-54EFFD4D038E

The card holder is located on the driver’s orpassenger’s sun visor.

To use the card holder, slide the card in thecard holder.

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STORAGE BOXGUID-DF0A50D6-C446-40AF-A2DF-6B5E411C544A

To open, push the storage box lid.

Do not place valuable items in the storagebox.

Do not use the storage box as an ashtray.

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COAT HOOKSV37-D-121025-6E60A118-4C06-4622-A493-70124199F866

The coat hooks are equipped beside therear personal lights.

CAUTION

Do not place items which are more than 2 lb(1 kg) on the hook.

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TRUNK HOOKSV37-D-121025-7F2F2069-5E83-4347-9CDB-726F230769B1

WARNING

. Always make sure that the cargo isproperly secured. Use the suitable ropesand hooks.

. Unsecured cargo can become dangerousin an accident or sudden stop.

CAUTION

Do not apply a total load of more than 22 lb(10 kg) to a single hook.

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POWER WINDOWSV37-D-121025-32865A53-28E7-447C-A9B9-84195410C4C2

WARNING

. Make sure that all passengers have theirhands, etc. inside the vehicle while it isin motion and before closing the win-dows. Use the window lock switch toprevent unexpected use of the powerwindows.

. To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough unintended operation of thevehicle and or its systems, includingentrapment in windows or inadvertentdoor lock activation, do not leave chil-dren, people who require the assistanceof others or pets unattended in yourvehicle. Additionally, the temperatureinside a closed vehicle on a warm daycan quickly become high enough tocause a significant risk of injury or deathto people and pets.

The power windows operate when theignition switch is in the ON position or forabout 45 seconds after the ignition switchis pushed to the OFF position. If the driver’sor front passenger’s door is opened duringthis period of about 45 seconds, power to

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WINDOWS

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the windows is canceled.

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1. Driver side window2. Front passenger side window3. Rear left passenger side window4. Rear right passenger side window5. Window lock button

Main power window switch (driver’sside)

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To open or close the window, push down *Aor pull up *B the switch and hold it. Themain switch (driver side switches) will openor close all the windows.

Locking passengers’ windowsV37-D-121025-1AF70CF8-9271-414A-9F81-8379097AA7C3

When the lock button *C is pushed in, onlythe driver side window can be opened orclosed. Push it in again to cancel.

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Passenger side power windowswitch

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The passenger side switch will open orclose only the corresponding window. Toopen or close the window, push down orpull up the switch and hold it.

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To fully open or close the window, com-pletely push down or pull up the switchand release it; it need not be held. Thewindow will automatically open or close allthe way. To stop the window, just push orlift the switch in the opposite direction.

A light push or pull on the switch will causethe window to open or close until theswitch is released.

Auto reverse functionV37-D-121025-66ABF044-1E85-49F9-B21E-B3C2FACE3B04

WARNING

There are some small distances immediatelybefore the closed position which cannot bedetected. Make sure that all passengershave their hands, etc., inside the vehiclebefore closing the window.

If the control unit detects somethingcaught in the window as it is closing, thewindow will be immediately lowered.

The auto reverse function can be activatedwhen the window is closed by automaticoperation when the ignition switch is in theON position or for 45 seconds after theignition switch is pushed to the OFFposition.

Depending on the environment or drivingconditions, the auto reverse function maybe activated if an impact or load similar tosomething being caught in the windowoccurs.

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If the windows do not close auto-matically

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If the power window automatic function(closing only) does not operate properly,perform the following procedure to initi-alize the power window system.

1. Place the ignition switch in the ONposition.

2. Close the door.

3. Open the window completely by oper-ating the power window switch.

4. Pull the power window switch and holdit to close the window, and then holdthe switch more than 3 seconds afterthe window is closed completely.

5. Release the power window switch.Operate the window by the automaticfunction to confirm the initialization iscomplete.

6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above forother windows.

If the power window automatic functiondoes not operate properly after performingthe procedure above, it is recommendedyou have your vehicle checked by anINFINITI retailer.

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WARNING

. In an accident you could be thrown fromthe vehicle through an open moonroof.Always use seat belts and child re-straints.

. Do not allow anyone to stand up orextend any portion of their body out ofthe moonroof opening while the vehicleis in motion or while the moonroof isclosing.

CAUTION

. Remove water drops, snow, ice or sandfrom the moonroof before opening.

. Do not place any heavy object on themoonroof or surrounding area.

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The moonroof only operates when theignition switch is in the ON position.

The moonroof is operational for about 45seconds, even if the ignition switch ispushed to the OFF position. If the driver’sdoor or the passenger’s door is openedduring this period of about 45 seconds,power to the moonroof is canceled.

MOONROOF (if so equipped)

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SunshadeV37-D-121025-1CD6C51E-2CF6-43DE-9B7C-FDFE087F32E1

The sunshade will open automaticallywhen the moonroof is opened. However,it must be closed manually.

Tilting the moonroofV37-D-121025-7327959F-D789-4278-BFE2-34D57E1B72DD

To tilt up, first close the moonroof, thenpush the switch to the tilt up position *1and release it; it need not be held. To tiltdown the moonroof, push the switch to thetilt down position *2 .

Sliding the moonroofV37-D-121025-78F09A38-DBBE-4D88-953D-2C8E2EF42DCE

To fully open or close the moonroof, pushthe switch to the open *2 or close *1

position and release it; it need not beheld. The roof will automatically open orclose all the way. To stop the roof, push theswitch once more while it is opening orclosing.

Operating moonroof with Intelli-gent Key (if so equipped)

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The moonroof can be opened by pushingthe UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key.This function will not operate while themoonroof timer is activated or when themoonroof need to be initialized. For detailsabout the Intelligent Key button usage, see“How to use remote keyless entry system”(P.3-17).

Opening:GUID-2CDBA8EF-1D2A-4175-B845-A9115A81FDDB

To open the sunroof, push the UNLOCKbutton on the Intelligent Key for about 3seconds after the door is unlocked.

To stop opening, release the button.

Auto reverse functionV37-D-121025-FAC8DE64-E355-4396-BF7A-507608B95F7B

WARNING

There are some small distances immediatelybefore the closed position which cannot bedetected. Make sure that all passengershave their hands, etc., inside the vehiclebefore closing the moonroof.

If the control unit detects somethingcaught in the moonroof when it is closing,the moonroof will be immediately opened.

The auto reverse function can be activatedwhen the moonroof is closed by automaticoperation when the ignition switch is in theON position or for about 45 seconds afterthe ignition switch is pushed to the OFFposition.

If the moonroof cannot be closed auto-matically when the auto reverse functionactivates due to a malfunction, push andhold the moonroof switch to the closeposition *1 .

Depending on the environment or drivingconditions, the auto reverse function maybe activated if an impact or load similar tosomething being caught in the moonroof

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occurs.

If the moonroof does not operateV37-D-121025-62DFF97A-CA79-46FA-94FD-BBA830AE3E72

If the moonroof does not operate properly,perform the following procedure to initi-alize the moonroof operation system.

1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully byrepeatedly pushing the moonroofswitch to the close position *1 to tiltthe moonroof up.

2. Push and hold the switch to the closeposition *1 .

3. Release the moonroof switch after themoonroof moves slightly up and down.

4. Push and hold the switch to the openposition *2 to fully tilt the moonroofdown.

5. Check if the moonroof switch operatesnormally.

If the moonroof does not operate properlyafter performing the procedure above,have your moonroof checked and repaired.It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

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MAP LIGHTSV37-D-121025-35C4693D-F33B-4099-9E8D-4C1A607B8732

Push the button as illustrated to turn thelight on or off.

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CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)GUID-47768EBA-C973-4A28-ADEC-628E8A59C63B

The console light will turn on whenever theclearance lights or headlights are illumi-nated.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

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PERSONAL LIGHTSV37-D-121025-D9715772-F047-42B5-94C8-E2B65886B291

Push the button as illustrated to turn thelight on or off.

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INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCHV37-D-121025-28981B41-A540-466D-853C-8B7908116D1F

*1 ON switchV37-D-121025-F809DC40-1F48-4B4C-A4C1-79026C84F715

When the ON switch *1 is pushed in, themap lights and rear personal lights willilluminate. When the switch is pushed off,the lights will not illuminate, regardless ofthe condition.

*2 DOOR OFF switchV37-D-121025-9EC535D6-4F15-4248-98CF-6E94179633A3

When the DOOR OFF switch *2 is notpushed in, the map lights and rearpersonal lights will illuminate under thefollowing conditions:

. ignition switch is switched to the OFFposition— remain on for about 15 seconds.

. doors are unlocked by pushing theUNLOCK button on the Intelligent Keyor one touch unlock sensor with theignition switch in the LOCK position— remain on for about 15 seconds.

. any door is opened and then closedwith the ignition switch in the LOCKposition— remain on for about 15 seconds.

. any door is opened— remain on while the door is opened.

When the door is closed, the lightsgo off.

When the DOOR OFF switch *2 is pushedin, the map and rear personal lights willnot illuminate under the above condition.The map and rear personal lights can beturned on only with the ON switch *1 .

The lights will also turn off after a period oftime when the lights remain illuminatedafter the ignition switch has been pushedto the OFF or LOCK position to prevent thebattery from becoming discharged.

When [Lamp ON When Door Unlocks] is setto the OFF position (see the Infiniti InTouch

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Owner’s Manual), the lights will illuminateunder the following condition:

. any door is opened with the ignitionswitch in any position— remain on while the door is opened.

When the door is closed, the lightsgo off.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time withthe engine stopped. This could result in adischarged battery.

V37-D-121025-C411E7C5-750B-43CD-8458-695C07891728

SIC3869

The light on the vanity mirror will turn onwhen the cover on the vanity mirror isopened.

When the cover is closed, the light will turnoff.

The lights will also turn off after a period oftime when the lights remain illuminated toprevent the battery from becoming dis-charged.

V37-D-121025-7524985D-2D56-4402-A015-B859C046D431

The light illuminates when the trunk lid isopened. When the trunk lid is closed, thelight will turn off.

The light will also turn off after a period oftime when the light remains illuminatedafter the ignition switch has been pushedto the OFF or LOCK position to prevent thebattery from becoming discharged.

VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS TRUNK LIGHT

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When the doors are unlocked by pushingthe UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Keyor touching the one touch unlock sensorwith the ignition switch in the LOCKposition, the courtesy light *A will illumi-nate.

To activate or deactivate the courtesy light,set [Lamp ON When Door Unlocks]. See theInfiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.

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The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver pro-vides a convenient way to consolidate thefunctions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device.

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:

. Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)devices such as garage doors, gates,home and office lighting, entry doorlocks and security systems.

. Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. Noseparate batteries are required. If thevehicle’s battery is discharged or isdisconnected, HomeLink® will retain allprogramming.

When the HomeLink® Universal Transcei-ver is programmed, retain the originaltransmitter for future programming proce-dures (Example: new vehicle purchases).Upon sale of the vehicle, the programmedHomeLink® Universal Transceiver buttonsshould be erased for security purposes.For additional information, refer to “Pro-gramming HomeLink®” (P.2-62).

WARNING

. Do not use the HomeLink® UniversalTransceiver with any garage door openerthat lacks safety stop and reverse

features as required by federal safetystandards. (These standards becameeffective for opener models manufac-tured after April 1, 1982). A garage dooropener which cannot detect an object inthe path of a closing garage door andthen automatically stop and reverse,does not meet current federal safetystandards. Using a garage door openerwithout these features increases the riskof serious injury or death.

. During the programming procedure yourgarage door or security gate will openand close (if the transmitter is withinrange). Make sure that people or objectsare clear of the garage door, gate, etc.that you are programming.

. Your vehicle’s engine should be turnedoff while programming the HomeLink®

Universal Transceiver. Do not breatheexhaust gases; they contain colorlessand odorless carbon monoxide. Carbonmonoxide is dangerous. It can causeunconsciousness or death.

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COURTESY LIGHT HomeLink® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if soequipped)

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PROGRAMMING HomeLink®V37-D-121025-BCFB7DC4-8309-4E2D-9C8D-07DF7CEAF1D1

If you have any questions or are havingdifficulty programming your HomeLink®

buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web siteat: www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

NOTE:

It is also recommended that a new batterybe placed in the hand-held transmitter ofthe device being programmed toHomeLink® for quicker programming andaccurate transmission of the radio-fre-quency.

1. Position the end of your hand-heldtransmitter 1-3 in (26-76 mm) awayfrom the HomeLink® surface, keepingthe HomeLink® indicator light *1 inview.

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2. Using both hands, simultaneouslypress and hold the desired HomeLink®

button and handheld transmitter but-ton. DO NOT release until theHomeLink® indicator light *1 flashesslowly and then rapidly. When theindicator light flashes rapidly, bothbuttons may be released. (The rapidflashing indicates successful program-ming.)

NOTE:Some devices to be programmed mayrequire you to replace Step 2 with thecycling procedure noted in the “Pro-gramming HomeLink® for Canadian

customers and gate openers” (P.2-63).

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3. Press and hold the programmedHomeLink® button and observe theindicator light.. If the indicator light *1 is solid/

continuous, programming is com-plete and your device should acti-vate when the HomeLink® button ispressed and released.

. If the indicator light *1 blinksrapidly for two seconds and thenturns to a solid/continuous light,continue with Steps 4-6 for a rollingcode device. A second person maymake the following steps easier. Usea ladder or other device. Do not

stand on your vehicle to perform thenext steps.

4. At the receiver located on the garagedoor opener motor in the garage, locatethe “learn” or “smart” button (thename and color of the button may varyby manufacturer but it is usuallylocated near where the hanging anten-na wire is attached to the unit). If thereis difficulty locating the button, refer-ence the garage door opener’s manual.

5. Press and release the “learn” or“smart” button.

NOTE:Once the button is pressed, you haveapproximately 30 seconds to initiatethe next step.

6. Return to the vehicle and firmly pressand hold the programmed HomeLink®

button for two seconds and release.Repeat the “press/hold/release” se-quence up to 3 times to complete theprogramming process. HomeLink®

should now activate your rolling codeequipped device.

7. If you have any questions or are havingd i f f i c u l t y p r o g r amm i n g y o u rHomeLink® buttons, refer to the

HomeLink® web site at: www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

PROGRAMMING HomeLink® FORCANADIAN CUSTOMERS AND GATEOPENERS

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Canadian radio-frequency laws requiretransmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)after several seconds of transmission –which may not be long enough forHomeLink® to pick up the signal duringprogramming. Similar to this Canadianlaw, some U.S. gate operators are de-signed to “time-out” in the same manner.

If you live in Canada or you are havingdifficulties programming a gate operator orgarage door opener by using the “Pro-gramming HomeLink®” procedures, re-place “Programming HomeLink®” Step 2with the following:

NOTE:

When programming a garage door opener,etc., unplug the device during the “cy-cling” process to prevent possible damageto the garage door opener components.

Step 2: Using both hands, simultaneouslypress and hold the desired HomeLink®

button and the hand-held transmitter

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button. During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stoptransmitting. Continue to press and holdthe desired HomeLink® button while youpress and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter every two seconds untilthe frequency signal has been learned. TheHomeLink® indicator light will flash slowlyand then rapidly after several secondsupon successful programming. DO NOTrelease until the HomeLink® indicator lightflashes slowly and then rapidly. When theindicator light flashes rapidly, both but-tons may be released. The rapid flashingindicates successful programming.

Proceed with “Programming HomeLink®”step 3 to complete.

Remember to plug the device back in whenprogramming is completed.

OPERATING THE HomeLink® UNI-VERSAL TRANSCEIVER

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The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, afterit is programmed, can be used to activatethe programmed device. To operate, simplypress and release the appropriate pro-grammed HomeLink® Universal Transcei-ver button. The amber indicator light willilluminate while the signal is being trans-

mitted.

For convenience, the hand-held transmitterof the device may also be used at any time.

PROGRAMMING TROUBLESHOOT-ING

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If the HomeLink® does not quickly learn thehand-held transmitter information:

. replace the hand-held transmitter bat-teries with new batteries.

. position the hand-held transmitter withits battery area facing away from theHomeLink® surface.

. press and hold both the HomeLink® andhand-held transmitter buttons withoutinterruption.

. position the hand-held transmitter 1-3in (26-76 mm) away from theHomeLink® surface. Hold the transmit-ter in that position for up to 15seconds. If HomeLink® is not pro-grammed within that time, try holdingthe transmitter in another position -keeping the indicator light in view at alltimes.

If you have any questions or are havingdifficulty programming your HomeLink®

buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web siteat: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-

3515.

CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED IN-FORMATION

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The following procedure clears the pro-grammed information from both buttons.Individual buttons cannot be cleared.However, individual buttons can be repro-grammed, see “Reprogramming a singleHomeLink® button” (P.2-64).

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1. Press and hold the two outerHomeLink® buttons until the indicatorlight begins to flash in approximately10 seconds. Do not hold for longer than20 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

HomeLink® is now in the programmingmode and can be programmed at any timebeginning with “Programming HomeLink®”- Step 1.

REPROGRAMMING A SINGLEHomeLink® BUTTON

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To reprogram a HomeLink® UniversalTransceiver button, complete the following.

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink®

button. Do not release the button.

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2. The indicator light will begin to flashafter 20 seconds. Without releasing theHomeLink® button, proceed with “Pro-gramming HomeLink®” - Step 1.

For questions or comments, contactHomeLink® at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.

The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver but-ton has now been reprogrammed. The newdevice can be activated by pushing theHomeLink® button that was just pro-grammed. This procedure will not affectany other programmed HomeLink® but-tons.

IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLENV37-D-121025-2BD85D86-7F7F-430B-8EC0-24D0C3D0258B

If your vehicle is stolen, you should changethe codes of any non-rolling code devicethat has been programmed intoHomeLink®. Consult the Owner’s Manualof each device or call the manufacturer orretailer of those devices for additionalinformation.

When your vehicle is recovered, you willneed to reprogram the HomeLink® Uni-versal Transceiver with your new transmit-ter information.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canadalicence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-tion is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference, including inter-ference that may cause undesired opera-tion of the device.

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Keys ...................................................................... 3-2Intelligent Key ................................................... 3-2Valet hand-off .................................................... 3-4

Doors .................................................................... 3-4Locking with mechanical key ............................. 3-4Opening and closing windows withmechanical key .................................................. 3-5Locking with inside lock knob ............................ 3-5Locking with power door lock switch ................. 3-5Automatic door locks ......................................... 3-6Child safety rear door lock ................................. 3-6

Intelligent Key system ............................................ 3-7Intelligent Key operating range .......................... 3-8Door locks/unlocks precaution ......................... 3-9Intelligent Key operation .................................. 3-10Battery saver system ....................................... 3-14Warning signals ............................................... 3-14Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 3-15Log-in function ................................................ 3-16

Remote keyless entry system ............................... 3-16How to use remote keyless entry system ......... 3-17

Remote engine start (if so equipped) ................... 3-20Remote engine start operating range ............... 3-21Remote starting the engine ............................. 3-21Extending engine run time ............................... 3-21

Canceling a remote start ................................ 3-22Conditions the remote start will not work ....... 3-22

Hood ................................................................... 3-23Trunk lid ............................................................. 3-23

Trunk lid release switch ................................. 3-24Trunk open request switch ............................. 3-24TRUNK button ................................................ 3-24Trunk release power cancel switch ................. 3-25Interior trunk lid release ................................ 3-25

Fuel-filler door ..................................................... 3-26Opening the fuel-filler door ............................ 3-26Fuel-filler cap ................................................. 3-26

Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................ 3-28Manual operation (if so equipped) ................. 3-29Electric operation (if so equipped) .................. 3-29

Sun visors ........................................................... 3-30Mirrors ................................................................ 3-30

Inside mirror .................................................. 3-30Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-32Vanity mirror .................................................. 3-33

Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ......... 3-33Entry/exit function ......................................... 3-33Memory storage ............................................. 3-34System operation ........................................... 3-35

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A key number plate is supplied with yourkeys. Record the key number and keep it ina safe place (such as your wallet), not inthe vehicle. If you lose your keys, it isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor duplicates by using the key number.INFINITI does not record any key numbersso it is very important to keep track of yourkey number plate.

A key number is only necessary when youhave lost all keys and do not have one toduplicate from. If you still have a key, it canbe duplicated without knowing the keynumber.

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Type A (if so equipped)

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Type B (if so equipped)

1. Intelligent Keys (2)2. Mechanical keys (inside the Keys) (2)3. Key number plate (1)

INTELLIGENT KEYV37-D-121025-983099D0-6576-4B3D-89E3-E144CB5578B2

Your vehicle can only be driven with theIntelligent Keys which are registered toyour vehicle’s Intelligent Key system com-ponents and INFINITI Vehicle ImmobilizerSystem components. As many as 4 Intelli-gent Keys can be registered and used withone vehicle. The new keys must beregistered by an INFINITI retailer prior touse with the Intelligent Key system andINFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System of yourvehicle. Since the registration processrequires erasing all memory in the Intelli-gent Key components when registeringnew keys, be sure to take all IntelligentKeys that you have to the INFINITI retailer.

It is possible that the Intelligent Keyfunctions become canceled. Contact anINFINITI retailer.

CAUTION

. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key withyou when driving. The Intelligent Key is aprecision device with a built-in transmit-

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ter. To avoid damaging it, please note thefollowing.

— The Intelligent Key is water resis-tant; however, wetting may damagethe Intelligent Key. If the IntelligentKey gets wet, immediately wipe untilit is completely dry.

— Do not bend, drop or strike itagainst another object.

— If the outside temperature is below148F (−108C), the battery of theIntelligent Key may not functionproperly.

— Do not place the Intelligent Key foran extended period in a place wheretemperatures exceed 1408F (608C).

— Do not change or modify the Intel-ligent Key.

— Do not use a magnet key holder.

— Do not place the Intelligent Key nearan electric appliance such as atelevision set or personal computer.

— Do not allow the Intelligent Key tocome into contact with water or saltwater, and do not wash it in awashing machine. This could affect

the system function.

. If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,INFINITI recommends erasing the ID codeof that Intelligent Key. This will preventthe Intelligent Key from unauthorizeduse to unlock the vehicle. For informa-tion regarding the erasing procedure, itis recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer.

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Mechanical keyV37-D-121025-8F7AE54A-7165-48B3-9269-5DC241EF3538

To remove the mechanical key, release thelock knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.

To install the mechanical key, firmly insertit into the Intelligent Key until the lockknob returns to the lock position.

Use the mechanical key to lock or unlockthe doors, glove box and trunk pass-through lid, if they are equipped with akey cylinder.

See “Doors” (P.3-4), “Glove box” (P.2-51)and “Trunk pass-through” (P.1-7).

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CAUTION

Always carry the mechanical key installed inthe key.

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When you have to leave a key with a valet,give them the Intelligent Key itself andkeep the mechanical key with you toprotect your belongings.

To prevent the glove box and the trunk frombeing opened during valet hand-off, followthe procedures below.

1. Push the trunk release power cancelswitch to the OFF (cancel) side.

2. Remove the mechanical key from theIntelligent Key.

3. Lock the glove box and the trunk pass-through with the mechanical key.

4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet,keeping the mechanical key in yourpocket or bag for insertion into theIntelligent Key when you retrieve yourvehicle.

See “Trunk lid” (P.3-23), “Glove box” (P.2-51) and “Trunk pass-through” (P.1-7).

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WARNING

. Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along with the use of seat belts,this provides greater safety in the eventof an accident by helping to preventpersons from being thrown from thevehicle. This also helps keep childrenand others from unintentionally openingthe doors, and will help keep outintruders.

. Before opening any door, always look forand avoid oncoming traffic.

. To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough unintended operation of thevehicle and or its systems, includingentrapment in windows or inadvertentdoor lock activation, do not leave chil-dren, people who require the assistanceof others or pets unattended in yourvehicle. Additionally, the temperatureinside a closed vehicle on a warm daycan quickly become high enough tocause a significant risk of injury or deathto people and pets.

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LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEYV37-D-121025-C25772FF-54AB-4B29-905A-20D8DCADE361

The power door lock system allows you tolock or unlock all doors, trunk lid simulta-neously using the mechanical key.

. Turning the driver’s door key cylinder tothe front of the vehicle *1 will lock alldoors and trunk lid.

. Turning the driver’s door key cylinderonce to the rear of the vehicle *2 willunlock the driver’s door. After returningthe key to the neutral position *3 ,turning it to the rear again within 60seconds will unlock all doors and trunklid.

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. You can switch the lock system to themode that allows you to open all thedoors when the key is turned once. (Seethe Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual fordetails.)

OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWSWITH MECHANICAL KEY

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The driver’s door key operation also allowsyou to open and close the window that isequipped with the automatic open/closefunction. (See “Power windows” (P.2-53).)

To open the window, turn the driver’s doorkey cylinder to the rear of the vehicle forlonger than 1 second. The door is unlockedand the window keeps opening whileturning the key.

This function can also be performed bypushing and holding the UNLOCK buttonon the Intelligent Key. (See “Remote key-less entry system” (P.3-16).)

To close the window, turn the driver’s doorkey cylinder to the front of the vehicle forlonger than 1 second. The door is lockedand the window keeps closing while turn-ing the key.

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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOBV37-D-121025-DECCBDA4-1FFA-4625-B403-AD821861120A

To lock the door individually, move theinside lock knob to the lock position *1then close the door.

To unlock, move the inside lock knob to theunlock position *2 .

When locking the door without an Intelli-gent Key, be sure not to leave theIntelligent Key inside the vehicle.

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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCKSWITCH

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Operating the power door lock switch willlock or unlock all the doors and trunk lid.The switches are located on the driver’sand front passenger’s door armrests.

To lock the doors and trunk lid, push thepower door lock switch to the lock position*1 with the driver’s or front passenger’sdoor open, then close the door.

When locking the door this way, be certainnot to leave the Intelligent Key inside thevehicle.

To unlock the doors including the fuel-filler

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door and trunk lid, push the power doorlock switch to the unlock position *2 .

Lockout protectionV37-D-121025-DF6148C7-7E14-418E-86BE-0AA2CB5A89A2

When the power door lock switch is movedto the lock position and any door open, alldoors will lock and unlock automatically.With the Intelligent Key left in the vehicleand any door open, all doors will unlockautomatically and a chime will sound afterthe door is closed.

These functions help to prevent the In-telligent Key from being accidentallylocked inside the vehicle.

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKSV37-D-121025-AE3E4033-C3D5-450F-974A-E26F92F12E2C

. All doors and trunk lid lock automati-cally when the vehicle speed reaches15 MPH (24 km/h).

. All doors and trunk lid unlock automa-tically when the ignition switch isplaced in the OFF position or when theshift lever is moved to the P (Park)position, if selected.

The automatic unlock function can bedeactivated or activated. To deactivate oractivate the automatic door unlock system,perform the following procedure:

1. Close all doors.

2. Place the ignition switch in the ONposition.

3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step2, push and hold the power door lockswitch to the position (UNLOCK) formore than 5 seconds.

4. When activated, the hazard indicatorwill flash twice. When deactivated, thehazard indicator will flash once.

5. The ignition switch must be placed inthe OFF and ON position again betweeneach setting change.

When the automatic door unlock system isdeactivated, the doors do not unlock whenthe ignition switch is placed in the OFFposition. To unlock the door manually, usethe inside lock knob or the power door lockswitch (driver’s or front passenger’s side).

The automatic door unlock function can bechanged on the lower display. (See theInfiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.)

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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCKV37-D-121025-4A9661F8-55B0-473B-B050-5889AE20DAD1

The child safety rear door lock helpsprevent doors from being opened acciden-tally, especially when small children are inthe vehicle.

When the levers are in the lock position*1 , the rear doors can be opened onlyfrom the outside.

To disengage, move the levers to theunlock position *2 .

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WARNING

. Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those whouse a pacemaker should contact theelectric medical equipment manufac-turer for the possible influences beforeuse.

. The Intelligent Key transmits radiowaves when the buttons are pushed.The FAA advises that the radio wavesmay affect aircraft navigation and com-munication systems. Do not operate theIntelligent Key while on an airplane.Make sure the buttons are not operatedunintentionally when the unit is storedduring a flight.

The Intelligent Key system can operate allthe doors and the trunk lid using theremote controller function, using one touchunlock function or pushing the requestswitch on the vehicle without taking thekey out from a pocket or purse. Theoperating environment and/or conditionsmay affect the Intelligent Key systemoperation.

Be sure to read the following before using

the Intelligent Key system.

CAUTION

. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key withyou when operating the vehicle.

. Never leave the Intelligent Key in thevehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The Intelligent Key is always communicat-ing with the vehicle as it receives radiowaves. The Intelligent Key system trans-mits weak radio waves. Environmentalconditions may interfere with the operationof the Intelligent Key system under thefollowing operating conditions.

. When operating near a location wherestrong radio waves are transmitted,such as a TV tower, power station andbroadcasting station.

. When in possession of wireless equip-ment, such as a cellular telephone,transceiver, and CB radio.

. When the Intelligent Key is in contactwith or covered by metallic materials.

. When any type of radio wave remotecontrol is used nearby.

. When the Intelligent Key is placed nearan electric appliance such as a personalcomputer.

. When the vehicle is parked near aparking meter.

In such cases, correct the operating condi-tions before using the Intelligent Keyfunction or use the mechanical key.

Although the life of the battery variesdepending on the operating conditions,the battery’s life is approximately 2 years.If the battery is discharged, replace it witha new one.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almostdischarged, see “Intelligent Key batterydischarge” (P.5-14) to start the engine.

Since the Intelligent Key is continuouslyreceiving radio waves, if the key is left nearequipment which transmits strong radiowaves, such as signals from a TV andpersonal computer, the battery life maybecome shorter.

For information regarding replacement of abattery, see “Intelligent Key battery repla-cement” (P.8-27).

As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can beregistered and used with one vehicle. Forinformation about the purchase and use of

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additional Intelligent Keys, contact anINFINITI retailer.

CAUTION

. Do not allow the Intelligent Key, whichcontains electrical components, to comeinto contact with water or salt water. Thiscould affect the system function.

. Do not drop the Intelligent Key.

. Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharplyagainst another object.

. Do not change or modify the IntelligentKey.

. Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key.If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immedi-ately wipe until it is completely dry.

. Do not place the Intelligent Key for anextended period in an area where tem-peratures exceed 1408F (608C).

. If the outside temperature is below 148F(−108C), the battery of the IntelligentKey may not function properly.

. Do not attach the Intelligent Key with akey holder that contains a magnet.

. Do not place the Intelligent Key nearequipment that produces a magnetic

field, such as a TV, audio equipmentand personal computers.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,INFINITI recommends erasing the ID codeof that Intelligent Key from the vehicle. Thismay prevent the unauthorized use of theIntelligent Key to operate the vehicle. Forinformation regarding the erasing proce-dure, contact an INFINITI retailer.

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INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATINGRANGE

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The Intelligent Key functions can only beused when the Intelligent Key is within thespecified operating range from the onetouch unlock sensor/door request switch*1 and trunk open request switch *2 .

When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-charged or strong radio waves are presentnear the operating location, the IntelligentKey system’s operating range becomesnarrower, and the Intelligent Key may notfunction properly.

The operating range is within 31.50 in (80

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cm) from each one touch unlock sensor/door handle request switch *1 and trunkopen request switch *2 .

If the Intelligent Key is too close to the doorglass, handle or rear bumper, the onetouch unlock sensor and request switchesmay not function.

When the Intelligent Key is within theoperating range, it is possible for anyonewho does not carry the Intelligent Key touse the one touch unlock sensor or requestswitches to lock or unlock the doors andopen the trunk lid. SPA2407

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAU-TION

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. Do not push the door handle requestswitch with the Intelligent Key held inyour hand as illustrated. The closedistance to the door handle will causethe Intelligent Key system to havedifficulty recognizing that the Intelli-gent Key is outside the vehicle.

. Within 2 seconds after the door arelocked using the door handle requestswitch, make sure that the doors havebeen securely locked by operating thedoor handles. If you keep holding thedoor handle for more than 2 seconds

after locking the doors using the doorhandle request switch, the door will beunlocked.

. To prevent the Intelligent Key frombeing left inside the vehicle or thetrunk, make sure you carry the key withyou and then lock the doors or thetrunk.

. The Intelligent Key system (opening/closing doors with the door handlerequest switch or one touch unlocksensor) can be set to remain inactive.(See the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Man-ual.)

. The door cannot be unlocked using onetouch unlock operation after locking thedoor within 2 seconds. To unlock thedoor, release the one touch unlocksensor once and touch it again.

. If a large amount of water runs down onthe door handle (for example, whenwashing the vehicle or in a heavy rain),the door may unlock if the IntelligentKey is within the range of operation. Toprevent the door from being unlocked,the Intelligent Key should be away fromthe vehicle more than 7 ft (2 m).

. Do not hold and pull the door handlequickly. The door will be unlocked but

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will not open. Release the door handleonce and pull it again to open the door.

. If you pull the door handle with yourgloved hand, the one touch unlockoperation may not function.

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You can lock or unlock the doors withouttaking the key out from your pocket or bag.

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When you carry the Intelligent Key withyou, you can lock all doors by pushing thedoor handle request switch *A (driver’s orfront passenger’s) within the range ofoperation.

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You can also unlock the correspondingdoor by touching the one touch unlocksensor *B (driver’s or front passenger’s)within the range of operation, and canunlock the other doors using the doorhandle request switch *A .

When you lock or unlock the doors or thetrunk lid, the hazard indicator will flashand the horn (or the outside chime) willsound as a confirmation. For details, see“Setting hazard indicator and horn mode”(P.3-19).

CAUTION

. After locking the doors using the requestswitch, make sure that the doors havebeen securely locked by operating thedoor handles.

. When locking the doors using therequest switch, make sure to have theIntelligent Key in your possession beforeoperating the request switch to preventthe Intelligent Key from being left in thevehicle.

. The request switch and one touch unlocksensor are operational only when theIntelligent Key has been detected by theIntelligent Key system.

Welcome light and farewell lightfunction

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When you lock or unlock the doors andfuel-filler door, front and rear side markerlights, parking lights, tail lights and thelicense plate light will illuminate for aperiod of time. The welcome light andfarewell light function can be disabled. Forinformation about disabling the welcomelight and farewell light function, it is

recommended you see an INFINITI retailer.

Lockout protectionGUID-B6EB1162-CCA6-4EBC-9F3F-C27EA38C3BF5

To prevent the Intelligent Key from beingaccidentally locked in the vehicle, lockoutprotection is equipped with the IntelligentKey system.

When the driver’s side door is open, thedoors are locked, and then the IntelligentKey is put inside the vehicle and all thedoors are closed; the lock will automati-cally unlock and the door buzzer sounds.

NOTE:

The doors may not lock when the Intelli-gent Key is in the same hand that isoperating the request switch to lock thedoor. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse,pocket or your other hand.

CAUTION

The lockout protection may not functionunder the following conditions:

. When the Intelligent Key is placed on topof the instrument panel.

. When the Intelligent Key is placed insidethe glove box or a storage bin.

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. When the Intelligent Key is placed insidethe door pockets.

. When the Intelligent Key is placed insideor near metallic materials.

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Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door

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1. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition and make sure you carry theIntelligent Key with you.*1

2. Close all the doors.*2

3. Push the door handle request switch(driver’s or front passenger’s) *A whilecarrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3

4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-fillerdoor will lock.

5. The hazard indicator flashes twice andthe outside chime sounds twice.

*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Keywhile the ignition switch is in the ACCor ON position.

*2: Doors will not lock with the IntelligentKey while any door is open.

*3: Doors will not lock by pushing thedoor handle request switch with theIntelligent Key inside the vehicle.However, when an Intelligent Key isinside the vehicle, doors can belocked with another registered Intelli-gent Key.

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1. Touch the one touch unlock sensor *B(driver’s or front passenger’s) whilecarrying the Intelligent Key with you.

2. The hazard indicator flashes once andthe outside chime sounds once. Thecorresponding door will unlock.

3. Push the door handle request switch *Awithin 1 minute.

4. The hazard indicator flashes once andthe outside chime sounds once again.All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-fillerdoor will unlock.

All doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will

be locked automatically unless one of thefollowing operations is performed within 1minute after pushing the request switch ortouch unlock operation while the doors arelocked.

. Opening any door

. Pushing the ignition switchDuring this 1-minute time period, if theUNLOCK button on the Intelligent Keyis pushed, all doors will be locked auto-matically after another 1 minute.

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Opening trunk lidV37-D-121025-F97D0FED-C0AB-491B-A879-BBFC4B7BD1C7

1. Push the trunk open request switch *Afor more than 1 second while carryingthe Intelligent Key with you.

2. The trunk will unlatch. An outsidechime will sound four times.

3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.

Lockout protection:V37-D-121025-B8CD4C00-DA8D-4CD7-A211-CAF92D749A1E

To prevent the Intelligent Key from beingaccidentally locked in the trunk, lockoutprotection is equipped with the IntelligentKey system.

When the trunk lid is closed with theIntelligent Key inside the trunk, the outsidechime will sound and the trunk will open.

BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMV37-D-121025-9C90E7C9-246A-4623-83FA-CF0DC4853695

When all the following conditions are metfor a period of time, the battery saversystem will cut off the power supply toprevent battery discharge.

. The ignition switch is in the ACCposition, and

. All doors are closed, and

. The shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

WARNING SIGNALSV37-D-121025-23FEF2BD-D391-4ABA-98C9-E493D5D04610

To help prevent the vehicle from movingunexpectedly by erroneous operation ofthe Intelligent Key listed on the followingchart or to help prevent the vehicle frombeing stolen, chime or beep sounds insideand outside the vehicle and a warningdisplays in the vehicle information display.

When a chime or beep sounds or thewarning displays, be sure to check thevehicle and Intelligent Key.

See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-15) and“Vehicle information display” (P.2-21).

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEV37-D-121025-D8F8E377-3ADD-473B-82BB-D3262AC2D311

Symptom Possible cause Action to take

When pushing the ignition switchto stop the engine

The SHIFT P warning appears on the displayand the inside warning chime sounds con-tinuously.

The shift lever is not in the P (Park)position.

Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

When shifting the shift lever tothe P (Park) position.

The inside warning chime sounds continu-ously.

The ignition switch is in the ACC or ONposition.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

When opening the driver’s door toget out of the vehicle

The inside warning chime sounds continu-ously.

The ignition switch is in the ACC posi-tion.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

When closing the door after get-ting out of the vehicle

The NO KEY warning appears on the display,the outside chime sounds 3 times and theinside warning chime sounds for a fewseconds.

The ignition switch is in the ACC or ONposition.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

The SHIFT P warning appears on the displayand the outside chime sounds continuously.

The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFFposition and the shift lever is not in theP (Park) position.

Move the shift lever to the P (Park) positionand push the ignition switch to the OFFposition.

When closing the door with theinside lock knob turned to LOCK

The outside chime sounds for a few secondsand all the doors unlock.

The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicleor trunk.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

When pushing the request switchor LOCK button on the IntelligentKey to lock the door

The outside chime sounds for a few seconds.The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicleor trunk.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.

When closing the trunk lid The outside chime sounds for approximately10 seconds and the trunk lid opens. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

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LOG-IN FUNCTIONGUID-CA6124FC-8EBA-462D-86D2-147138D1E5D5

After setting up the user information, thesystem will automatically recognize theuser upon turning on the vehicle.

There will be a personalized welcomegreeting and screen prompt to log-in.

This feature allows 4 drivers to use theirown registration, drive mode, driving posi-tion, air conditioner, and auto settings andmemorizes these custom settings.

The log-in user can be changed on thewelcome greeting screen or the User Listscreen. For more details, see the InfinitiInTouch Owner’s Manual.

The log-in function is linked to the follow-ing items:

. Meter

. Audio

. Navigation system display (if soequipped)

. Navigation settings (if so equipped)

. Air conditioner

. Automatic drive positioner (if soequipped)

. Engine/Transmission

. Steering

. Suspension (if so equipped)

. Active trace control system

. Driver assistance* (if so equipped)

. Body Control Module (BCM)*: except for the Forward EmergencyBraking (FEB) system

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WARNING

The Intelligent Key transmits radio waveswhen the buttons are pushed. The FAAadvises that the radio waves may affectaircraft navigation and communication sys-tems. Do not operate the Intelligent Keywhile on an airplane. Make sure the buttonsare not operated unintentionally when theunit is stored during a flight.

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors andfuel-filler door, open the trunk lid, activatethe panic alarm and open the windows bypushing the buttons on the Intelligent Keyfrom outside the vehicle.

Before locking the doors, make sure theIntelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.

The remote keyless entry function canoperate at a distance of approximately 33ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effectivedistance depends upon the conditionsaround the vehicle.)

As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be usedwith one vehicle. For information concern-ing the purchase and use of additionalIntelligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retai-ler.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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The buttons on the Intelligent Key will notoperate when:

. the distance between the Intelligent Keyand the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).

. the Intelligent Key battery is dis-charged.

After locking with the remote keyless entryfunction, pull the door handle to make surethe doors are securely locked.

The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range variesdepending on the environment. To securelyoperate the lock and unlock buttons,approach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m)from the door.

SPA2100

Type A (if so equipped)

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Type B (if so equipped)

1. LOCK button2. UNLOCK button3. TRUNK button4. PANIC button5. Remote engine start button

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESSENTRY SYSTEM

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When you lock or unlock the doors or thetrunk lid, the hazard indicator will flashand the horn (or the outside chime) willsound as a confirmation. For details, see“Setting hazard indicator and horn mode”(P.3-19).

Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door

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1. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition and make sure you carry theIntelligent Key with you.*1

2. Close all the doors.

3. Push the LOCK button *1 on theIntelligent Key.

4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-fillerdoor will lock.

5. The hazard indicator flashes twice andthe horn chirps once.

*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key

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while the ignition switch is in the ACCor ON position.

Unlocking doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door

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1. Push the UNLOCK button *2 on theIntelligent Key once.

2. The hazard indicator flashes once. Thedriver’s door will unlock.

3. Push the UNLOCK button *2 on theIntelligent Key again within 1 minute.

4. The hazard indicator flashes onceagain. All the doors, trunk lid and thefuel-filler door will unlock.

All doors, trunk lid and the fuel-filler doorwill be locked automatically unless one ofthe following operations is performedwithin 1 minute after pushing the UNLOCK

*2 button on the Intelligent Key whilethe doors are locked. If during this 1-minute time period, the UNLOCK *2button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, alldoors will be locked automatically afteranother 1 minute.

. Opening any door

. Pushing the ignition switch

Opening windows (if so equipped)V37-D-121025-C312D8D6-DA39-443A-B386-43A24CA3CA9A

The UNLOCK button *2 operation alsoallows you to open the window that isequipped with the automatic open/closefunction. (See “Power windows” (P.2-53).)

To open the window, push the doorUNLOCK *2 button on the IntelligentKey for about 3 seconds after the door isunlocked.

To stop opening, release the UNLOCKbutton *2 .

If the window open operation is stopped inmid-operation while pushing the UNLOCK

button *2 , release and push theUNLOCK button *2 again until thewindow opens completely.

Window cannot be closed using the In-telligent Key.

The door window can also be operated byturning the mechanical key in a door lock.(See “Doors” (P.3-4).)

Opening moonroof (if so equipped)GUID-42903FC0-2C8D-4BC8-BEA1-C14C5687BB8B

The moonroof can be opened by pushingthe UNLOCK button *2 on the Intelli-gent Key. This function will not operatewhile the moonroof timer is activated orwhen the windows need to be initialized.

To open the moonroof, push the UNLOCKbutton *2 on the Intelligent Key for

about 3 seconds after the door is unlocked.

To stop opening, release the UNLOCKbutton *2 .

Opening trunk lidV37-D-121025-DE9E3776-94FB-4A31-AD24-12EE8E628311

1. Push the TRUNK button *3 on theIntelligent Key for more than 1 second.

2. The trunk will unlatch.

3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.

Using panic alarmV37-D-121025-C48ED9A1-9FD0-4D97-98ED-384A5E9B57B7

If you are near your vehicle and feelthreatened, you may activate the alarm tocall attention as follows:

1. Push the PANIC button *4 on thekey for more than 1 second.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlightswill stay on for 25 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when:. It has run for 25 seconds, or. Any of the buttons on the Intelligent

Key are pushed. (Note: PANICbutton *4 or TRUNK button *3should be pushed for more than 1second.)

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Remote engine start (if soequipped)

GUID-AF1F4306-94AF-46A8-B12A-099E86C5E97E

The remote engine start button *5 ison the Intelligent Key if the vehicle hasremote engine start function. This functionallows the engine to start from outside thevehicle. See “Remote engine start” (P.3-20)for more details.

Setting hazard indicator and hornmode

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This vehicle is set in hazard indicator andhorn mode when you first receive thevehicle.

In hazard indicator and horn mode, whenthe LOCK button *1 is pushed, thehazard indicator flashes twice and the hornchirps once. When the UNLOCK button*2 is pushed, the hazard indicator flashesonce.

If horns are not necessary, the system canbe switched to the hazard indicator mode.

In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCKbutton *1 is pushed, the hazard

indicator flashes twice. When the UNLOCKbutton *2 is pushed, neither the

hazard indicator nor the horn operates.

Hazard indicator and horn mode:V37-D-121025-C83D0F83-579A-402D-BE01-BBB2463BC8AD

DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK

Intelligent Key system(Using door handle or trunk

request switch)

HAZARD - twiceOUTSIDE CHIME - twice

HAZARD - onceOUTSIDE CHIME - once

HAZARD - noneOUTSIDE CHIME - 4times

Remote keyless entry system(Using , or button)

HAZARD - twiceHORN - once

HAZARD - onceHORN - none

HAZARD - noneHORN - none

Hazard indicator mode:V37-D-121025-255A333C-9EEF-4C6C-B606-492BFAD9027F

DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK

Intelligent Key system(Using door handle or trunk

request switch)

HAZARD - twiceOUTSIDE CHIME - none

HAZARD - noneOUTSIDE CHIME - none

HAZARD - noneOUTSIDE CHIME - 4times

Remote keyless entry system(Using , or button)

HAZARD - twiceHORN - none

HAZARD - onceHORN - none

HAZARD - noneHORN - none

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Switching procedure:V37-D-121025-383F1B1E-A2BA-4364-8DED-2DF4A9AEDE13

To switch the hazard indicator and horn(chime) operation, push the LOCK *1and UNLOCK *2 buttons on the Intel-ligent Key simultaneously for more than 2seconds.

. When the hazard indicator mode is set,the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.

. When the hazard indicator and hornmode is set, the hazard indicatorflashes once and the horn chirps once.

NOS1695

GUID-7E9CA873-22D0-4B8B-9853-A27BC4348694

WARNING

To avoid risk of injury or death, do not usethe remote engine start function when thevehicle is in an enclosed area such as agarage.

JVP0437X

The remote engine start button is onthe Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remoteengine start function. This function allowsthe engine to start from outside thevehicle.

Automatic climate control system willautomatically adjust the passenger com-partment to be the set appropriate tem-perature when the remote engine startfunction is used.

Laws in some local communities mayrestrict the use of remote starters. Forexample, some laws require a person usingremote start to have the vehicle in view.Check local regulations for any require-

REMOTE ENGINE START (if so equipped)

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ments.

Other conditions may affect the remoteengine start function. See “Conditions theremote start will not work” (P.3-22).

Other conditions can affect the perfor-mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7) foradditional information.

REMOTE ENGINE START OPERATINGRANGE

GUID-EE638A15-663C-4C3E-8748-1E7A578339ED

The remote engine start function can onlybe used when the Intelligent Key is withinthe specified operating range from thevehicle.

When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-charged or other strong radio wave sourcesare present near the operating location,the Intelligent Key operating range be-comes narrower, and the Intelligent Keymay not function properly.

The remote engine start operating range isapproximately 197 ft (60 m) from thevehicle.

REMOTE STARTING THE ENGINEGUID-A405E9BD-0C48-4DE5-945E-6F650CF352E4

To use the remote start function to start theengine, perform the following:

1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.

2. Push the LOCK button to lock alldoors.

3. Within 5 seconds push and hold theremote engine start button untilthe turn signal lights flash and the taillights illuminate. If the vehicle is notwithin view, push and hold the remoteengine start button for at least 2seconds.

The following events will occur when theengine starts:

. The front parking lights will turn on andremain on as long as the engine isrunning.

. The doors will be locked and the airconditioner system may turn on.

. The engine will continue to run forabout 10 minutes. Repeat the steps toextend the time for an additional 10minutes. See “Extending engine runtime” (P.3-21).

Depress and hold the brake pedal, thenplace the ignition switch in the ON positionbefore driving. For further instructions, see

“Driving the vehicle” (P.5-16).

EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIMEGUID-BA5C7406-D1DF-49A9-9254-BD60722F6D99

The remote engine start function can beextended one time by performing the stepslisted in “Remote starting the engine” (P.3-21). Run time will be calculated as follows:

. The first 10 minute run time will startwhen the remote engine start functionis performed.

. The second 10 minutes will start im-mediately when the remote engine startfunction is performed. For example, ifthe engine has been running for 5minutes, and 10 minutes are added,the engine will run for a total of 15minutes.

. Extending engine run time will counttowards the two remote start limit.

A maximum of two remote starts, or asingle start with an extension, are allowedbetween ignition cycles.

The ignition switch must be cycled to theON position and then back to the OFFposition before the remote engine startprocedure can be used again.

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CANCELING A REMOTE STARTGUID-8BB90049-D5BB-4B6C-AA6D-EBF1DF2B034C

To cancel a remote start, perform one of thefollowing:

. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicleand push and hold the remote enginestart button until the parking lightsturn off.

. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

. Cycle the ignition switch ON and thenOFF.

. The extended engine run time hasexpired.

. The first 10 minute timer has expired.

. The engine hood has been opened.

. The shift lever is moved out of P (Park).

. The alarm sounds due to illegal entryinto the vehicle.

. The ignition switch is pushed withoutan Intelligent Key in the vehicle.

. The ignition switch is pushed with anIntelligent Key in the vehicle but thebrake pedal is not depressed.

CONDITIONS THE REMOTE STARTWILL NOT WORK

GUID-6589D692-7771-420B-92D7-BFBEC600ED65

The remote start will not operate if any ofthe following conditions are present:

. The ignition switch is placed in the ONposition.

. The hood is not securely closed.

. The hazard warning lights are on.

. The engine is still running. The enginemust be completely stopped. Wait atleast 6 seconds if the engine goes fromrunning to off. This is not applicablewhen extending engine run time.

. The remote engine start button isnot pushed and held for at least 2seconds.

. The remote engine start button isnot pushed and held within 5 secondsof pushing the LOCK button.

. The brake pedal is depressed.

. The doors are not closed and locked.

. The trunk is open.

. The Intelligent Key warning message isdisplayed in the vehicle informationdisplay.

. The alarm sounds due to illegal entryinto the vehicle.

. Two remote vehicle starts, or a singleremote start with an extension, havealready been used.

. The vehicle is not in P (Park).

. The remote engine start function hasbeen switched to OFF in the settingsmenu on the lower display. For addi-tional information, see the InfinitiInTouch Owner’s Manual.

The remote engine start may display awarning or indicator in the vehicle informa-tion display. For an explanation of thewarning or indicator, see “Indicators foroperation” (P.2-24).

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JVP0234X

1. Pull the hood lock release handle *1located below the instrument panel;the hood will then spring up slightly.

2. Pull the lever *2 up at the front of thehood with your fingertips and raise thehood.

3. When closing the hood, slowly closethe hood down to latch both the rightand left locks. Push the hood down tolock the hood securely into place.

WARNING

. Make sure the hood is completely closedand latched before driving. Failure to doso could cause the hood to fly open andresult in an accident.

. If you see steam or smoke coming fromthe engine compartment, to avoid injurydo not open the hood.

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WARNING

. Do not drive with the trunk lid open. Thiscould allow dangerous exhaust gases tobe drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaustgas (carbon monoxide)” (P.5-4) of thismanual.

. Closely supervise children when they arearound cars to prevent them from play-ing and becoming locked in the trunkwhere they could be seriously injured.Keep the car locked, with the trunkclosed, when not in use, and preventchildren’s access to Intelligent Keys.

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HOOD TRUNK LID

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TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCHV37-D-121025-BD4F35A1-FCB4-479E-86E2-5B1E7DFB91EA

The trunk lid release switch *A is locatedon the instrument panel.

To open the trunk lid, push the releaseswitch. To close, push the trunk lid down.

SPA2732

TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCHV37-D-121025-39096AF8-28CC-40D3-B593-D20291A58019

The trunk lid can be opened by pushing thetrunk open request switch *A when theIntelligent Key is within the operatingrange of the trunk lock/unlock functionregardless of the inside lock knob position.

The trunk lid can be opened by pushing thetrunk open request switch *A even if theIntelligent Key is not within the operatingrange of the trunk lock/unlock function,when all doors are unlocked by the powerdoor lock system, and the automaticunlock function.

(See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).)

TRUNK BUTTONV37-D-121025-9543F3DF-A8B1-4A0A-869F-CB9540E9A670

The trunk lid can be opened by pushing theTRUNK button on the Intelligent Key formore than 1 second.

The trunk lid can be opened by pushing thetrunk open request switch *A even if theIntelligent Key is not within the operatingrange of the trunk lock/unlock function,when all doors are unlocked by the powerdoor lock system, and the automaticunlock function.

(See “Remote keyless entry system” (P.3-16).)

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JVP0203X

TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCELSWITCH

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When the switch located inside the glovebox is in the OFF position *A , the power tothe trunk lid will be canceled and the trunklid cannot be opened by the trunk lidrelease switch, the trunk open requestswitch or the TRUNK button on the Intelli-gent Key.

When you have to leave the vehicle with avalet and want to keep your belongingssafe in the glove box and the trunk, pushthis switch to OFF and lock the glove boxwith the mechanical key. Then leave the

vehicle and the Intelligent Key with thevalet and keep the mechanical key withyou.

(See “Keys” (P.3-2).)

To connect the power to the trunk lid, pushthe switch to the ON *B position.

SPA2768

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASEV37-D-121025-59AC0EC7-68A9-4148-8401-E6E5648452BA

WARNING

Closely supervise children when they arearound cars to prevent them from playingand becoming locked in the trunk wherethey could be seriously injured. Keep the carlocked, with the trunk lid securely latched,when not in use, and prevent children’saccess to Intelligent Keys.

The interior trunk lid release mechanismallows opening of the trunk lid in the event

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that people become locked inside the trunkor in the event of the loss of electricalpower such as a discharged battery.

Releasing inside the trunkV37-D-121025-BF7705B5-A805-4E0F-9078-D144861526D3

To open the trunk lid from the inside, pullthe release handle *1 until the lockreleases and push up on the trunk lid.The release lever is made of a material thatglows in the dark after a brief exposure toambient light.

The handle is located on the back of thetrunk lid as illustrated.

Releasing from the rear seatV37-D-121025-AB39763D-578A-4245-8786-1DA34E4049A2

You can access the release handle throughthe trunk pass-through (rear seat armrest).(See “Armrest” (P.1-7).)

To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,pull the release handle towards front ofvehicle until the lock releases.

If you cannot reach the release handle,contact an INFINITI retailer.

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SPA2735

OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOORV37-D-121025-2D0C6A2B-0D70-4CF5-ACF9-2F0CBE85CDCE

To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-filler door by using one of the followingoperations, then push the upper left side ofthe door.

. Touch the one touch unlock sensor onone of the front door handles and thenpush the door handle request switchwhile carrying the Intelligent Key.

. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-gent Key twice.

. Insert the mechanical key into the doorlock cylinder and turn it to the rear ofthe vehicle twice.

. Push the power door lock switch to theUNLOCK position.

To lock, close the fuel-filler door securelyand lock all doors by operating the doorhandle request switch, the LOCK button onthe Intelligent Key, the mechanical key orthe power door lock switch.

FUEL-FILLER CAPV37-D-121025-3BC658AF-A194-49C3-ACA0-3AB52617E0B0

WARNING

. Gasoline is extremely flammable andhighly explosive under certain condi-tions. You could be burned or seriouslyinjured if it is misused or mishandled.Always stop engine and do not smoke orallow open flames or sparks near thevehicle when refueling.

. Do not attempt to top off the fuel tankafter the fuel pump nozzle shuts offautomatically. Continued refueling maycause fuel overflow, resulting in fuelspray and possibly a fire.

. Use only an original equipment typefuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has abuilt-in safety valve needed for properoperation of the fuel system and emis-sion control system. An incorrect cap can

FUEL-FILLER DOOR

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result in a serious malfunction andpossible injury. It could also cause theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) tocome on.

. Never pour fuel into the throttle body toattempt to start your vehicle.

. Do not fill a portable fuel container in thevehicle or trailer. Static electricity cancause an explosion of flammable liquid,vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. Toreduce the risk of serious injury or deathwhen filling portable fuel containers:

— Always place the container on theground when filling.

— Do not use electronic devices whenfilling.

— Keep the pump nozzle in contactwith the container while you arefilling it.

— Use only approved portable fuelcontainers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION

. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,flush it away with water to avoid paint

damage.

. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-fillertube, then tighten the fuel-filler cap untila single click is heard. Failure to tightenthe fuel-filler cap properly may cause the

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) toilluminate. If the light illuminatesbecause the fuel-filler cap is loose ormissing, tighten or install the cap andcontinue to drive the vehicle. Thelight should turn off after a few drivingtrips. If the light does not turn offafter a few driving trips, have the vehicleinspected. It is recommended you visitan INFINITI retailer for this service.

. The Loose Fuel Cap warning will appear ifthe fuel-filler cap is not properly tigh-tened. It may take a few driving trips forthe warning to be displayed. Failure totighten the fuel-filler cap properly afterthe Loose Fuel Cap warning appears maycause the Malfunction IndicatorLight (MIL) to illuminate.

. For additional information, see “Mal-function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-19).

JVP0204X

To remove the fuel-filler cap:

1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwiseto remove.

2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder*1 while refueling.

To install the fuel-filler cap:

1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into thefuel-filler tube.

2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until asingle click is heard.

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Loose Fuel Cap warningV37-D-121025-E828C7F2-5979-40B0-9072-E36A74010995

The Loose Fuel Cap warning appears in thevehicle information display when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after thevehicle has been refueled. It may take afew driving trips for the warning to bedisplayed.

To turn off the warning, perform thefollowing:

1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap assoon as possible. (See “Fuel-filler cap”(P.3-26).)

2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until a singleclick is heard.

3. Push the or switch *A on thesteering wheel for longer than 1 secondto turn off the Loose Fuel Cap warningafter tightening the fuel-filler cap.

V37-D-121025-CEBF8919-BACA-45A0-AD5E-D7C5C540A80F

WARNING

. Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. You could lose control of yourvehicle and cause an accident.

. Do not adjust the steering wheel anycloser to you than is necessary forproper steering operation and comfort.The driver’s air bag inflates with greatforce. If you are unrestrained, leaningforward, sitting sideways or out ofposition in any way, you are at greaterrisk of injury or death in a crash.You mayalso receive serious or fatal injuries fromthe air bag if you are up against it whenit inflates. Always sit back against theseatback and as far away as practicalfrom the steering wheel. Always use theseat belts.

TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING

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MANUAL OPERATION (if soequipped)

GUID-1FBC6099-D771-4AC6-A788-0B00E1852013

Tilt or telescopic operationGUID-4F8899B5-4789-4B55-B322-F9AA8F80D3B8

Pull the lock lever *1 down and adjust thesteering wheel up, down, forward or rear-ward to the desired position.

Push the lock lever up securely to lock thesteering wheel in place.

JVP0205X

ELECTRIC OPERATION (if soequipped)

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Tilt or telescopic operationV37-D-121025-2D699F18-28FA-4EF4-B7D7-12496FEE85FF

Move the switch to adjust the steeringwheel up or down, forward or rearward tothe desired position.

Entry/Exit function operation:V37-D-121025-A414773B-1F64-4062-A1D3-1AEE70938081

The automatic drive positioner system willmake the steering wheel move up auto-matically when the driver’s door is openedwith the ignition switch in the LOCKposition. This lets the driver get into andout of the seat more easily.

For more information, see “Automatic drivepositioner” (P.3-33).

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SPA2471

1. To block glare from the front, swingdown the sun visor *1 .

2. To block glare from the side, removethe sun visor from the center mountand swing the visor to the side *2 .

3. Slide the sun visor *3 in or out asneeded.

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INSIDE MIRRORV37-D-121025-10BF6E9D-94BA-434D-B556-9F6B29EFE1E4

Adjust the height and the angle of theinside mirror to the desired position.

SUN VISORS MIRRORS

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Manual anti-glare typeGUID-113B649A-A708-4CE0-8022-1A574F12DF57

The night position *1 will reduce glarefrom the headlights of vehicles behind youat night.

Use the day position *2 when driving indaylight hours.

WARNING

Use the night position only when necessary,because it reduces rear view clarity.

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Type A (if so equipped)

SPA2450

Type B (if so equipped)

Automatic anti-glare typeV37-D-121025-544653BF-F3F0-4DF6-B343-B51FC6A721BA

The inside mirror is designed so that itautomatically changes reflection accordingto the intensity of the headlights of thefollowing vehicle.

The anti-glare system will be automaticallyturned on when the ignition switch ispushed to the ON position.

The anti-glare system also operates for theoutside mirrors (if so equipped).

When the anti-glare system is turned on,the indicator light *A will illuminate andexcessive glare from the headlights of thevehicle behind you will be reduced.

Type A (if so equipped): Push theswitch *B to make the inside mirror

operate normally and the indicator lightwill turn off. Push the switch again toturn the system on.

Type B (if so equipped): Push the “*”switch *C to make the inside mirroroperate normally. The indicator light willturn off. Push the “I” switch *D to turn thesystem on.

Do not allow any object to cover thesensors *E or apply glass cleaner onthem. Doing so will reduce the sensitivityof the sensor, resulting in improper

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operation.

For the compass (if so equipped) opera-tion, see “Compass” (P.2-9).

For the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (ifso equipped) operation, see “HomeLink®

Universal Transceiver” (P.2-61).

OUTSIDE MIRRORSV37-D-121025-0D342898-430F-456A-9040-9578417F2830

WARNING

Objects viewed in the outside mirror on thepassenger side are closer than they appear.Be careful when moving to the right. Usingonly this mirror could cause an accident. Usethe inside mirror or glance over yourshoulder to properly judge distances toother objects.

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Adjusting outside mirrorsV37-D-121025-0B4E65C5-2077-45A9-98FC-A8E07B696D9B

The outside mirror control switch is locatedon the driver’s armrest.

The outside mirror will operate only whenthe ignition switch is in the ACC or ONposition.

Move the switch *1 right or left to selectthe right or left side mirror, then adjustusing the control switch *2 .

Defrosting outside mirrorsV37-D-121025-16A73C41-5F8D-482E-96CB-1F7AF0A050F6

The outside mirrors will be heated whenthe rear window defroster switch is oper-ated.

SPA1829

Foldable outside mirrorsV37-D-121025-25F8CC36-EC21-493D-ABB8-F73A7158209E

Fold the outside mirror by pushing ittoward the rear of the vehicle.

Reverse tilt-down feature (if soequipped)

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When backing up the vehicle, the right andleft outside mirrors will turn downwardautomatically to provide better rear visibi-lity.

1. Push the ignition switch to the ONposition.

2. Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)position.

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3. Select the right or left side mirror byoperating the outside mirror controlswitch.

4. The outside mirror surface movesdownward.

When one of the following conditions hasoccurred, the outside mirror surface willreturn to its original position.

. The shift lever is moved to any positionother than R (Reverse).

. The outside mirror control switch is setto the center position.

. The ignition switch is pushed to the OFFposition.

Automatic anti-glare (if soequipped)

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The outside mirrors are designed so thatthey automatically change reflection ac-cording to the intensity of the headlights ofthe vehicle following you.

The anti-glare system will be automaticallyturned on when the ignition switch isplaced in the ON position.

SIC3869

VANITY MIRRORV37-D-121025-9AE2DF89-3765-4965-AB82-63AC485FF71B

To use the front vanity mirror, pull downthe sun visor and pull up the cover.

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The automatic drive positioner system hastwo features:

. Entry/exit function

. Memory storage

ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTIONV37-D-121025-34AC63B3-B54E-4551-9D60-0BA261F4A048

This system is designed so that the driver’sseat and steering column will automati-cally move when the shift lever is in the P(Park) position. This allows the driver to getinto and out of the driver’s seat moreeasily.

The driver’s seat will slide backward andthe steering wheel will move up when thedriver’s door is opened with the ignitionswitch in the LOCK position.

The driver’s seat and steering wheel willreturn to the previous positions when theignition switch is pushed to the ACCposition.

The driver’s seat will not return to theprevious positions if the seat or steeringadjusting switch is operated when the seatis at the exit position.

Cancel or activate entry/exit func-tion

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All the following conditions must be metbefore cancelling or activating the entry/

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exit function.

. The ignition switch is placed in theLOCK position.

. The entry/exit function is not in opera-tion.

. The following switches are not oper-ated.— Seat memory switches— Power seat switches— Electric tilting/telescopic steering

wheel switchThe entry/exit function can be activated orcanceled by pushing and holding the SETswitch for more than 10 seconds.

The entry/exit function can also be acti-vated or canceled if the [Lift Steering Wheelon Exit] or [Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit]key is turned to ON or OFF in the [Settings]menu on the lower display. (See the InfinitiInTouch Owner’s Manual.)

Initialize entry/exit functionV37-D-121025-BC9F8DD7-6ABF-4E49-BF93-F0A27D40B9E9

If the battery cable is disconnected, or ifthe fuse opens, the entry/exit function willnot work though this function was set onbefore. In such a case, after connecting thebattery or replacing with a new fuse, openand close the driver’s door more than two

times after the ignition switch is switchedfrom the ON position to the LOCK position.The entry/exit function will be activated.

JVP0240X

MEMORY STORAGEV37-D-121025-C3253FC6-067F-4EF6-AC8E-443DBC2A82D7

Two positions for the driver’s seat, steeringcolumn and outside mirrors can be storedin the automatic drive positioner memory.Follow these procedures to use the mem-ory system.

1. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering col-umn and outside mirrors to the desiredpositions by manually operating eachadjusting switch. For additional infor-mation, see “Seats” (P.1-2), “Tilt/tele-scopic steering” (P.3-28) and “Outsidemirrors” (P.3-32).

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2. Push the SET switch and, within 5seconds, push the memory switch (1or 2) fully for at least 1 second.

The indicator light for the pushedmemory switch will stay on for approxi-mately 5 seconds after pushing theswitch.

When the memory is stored in thememory switch (1 or 2), a buzzer willsound.

If memory is stored in the samememory switch, the previous memorywill be deleted.

Confirming memory storageV37-D-121025-CE2091ED-9082-42A3-AC8C-4E5B88DA32AD

Push the SET switch. If the main memoryhas not been stored, the indicator light willcome on for approximately 0.5 seconds.When the memory has stored in position,the indicator light will stay on for approxi-mately 5 seconds.

Selecting the memorized positionV37-D-121025-812ACCF7-5E50-4166-B150-60EB8EB9A549

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)position.

2. Push the memory switch (1 or 2) fullyfor at least 1 second.

The driver’s seat, steering column andoutside mirrors will move to the mem-

orized position with the indicator lightflashing, and then the light will stay onfor approximately 5 seconds.

Linking log-in function to a storedmemory position

V37-D-121025-AB3F7AAC-59C4-4119-9D25-7D847B211DA2

The log-in function can be linked to astored memory position with the followingprocedure.

1. Place the ignition switch in the ONposition while carrying an IntelligentKey that was registered to the vehiclewith the log-in function. For moredetails, see “Log-in function” (P.3-16).

2. Adjust the position of the driver’s seat,steering column and outside mirrorsmanually. See “Seats” (P.1-2), “Tilt/telescopic steering” (P.3-28) and “Out-side mirrors” (P.3-32).

3. Place the ignition switch in the OFFposition.

The next time you log in (selecting the useron the display) after placing the ignitionswitch in the ON position while carrying theIntelligent Key, the system will automati-cally adjust to the memorized drivingposition.

SYSTEM OPERATIONV37-D-121025-4CE0BF2D-D72F-4384-A8B7-B5B43A28A6A7

The automatic drive positioner system willnot work or will stop operating under thefollowing conditions:

. When the vehicle is moving.

. When the adjusting switch for thedriver’s seat and steering column isturned on while the automatic drivepositioner is operating.

. When the memory switch 1 or 2 ispushed for less than 1 second.

. When the seat, steering column andoutside mirrors have already beenmoved to the memorized position.

. When no position is stored in thememory switch.

. When the shift lever is moved from the P(Park) position to any other position.(However, it will not be canceled if theswitch is pushed while the seat andsteering column are returning to theprevious positions (entry/exit func-tion).)

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MEMO

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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recog-nition systems

Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual ............................. 4-2Ventilators ............................................................. 4-2Antenna ................................................................. 4-3

Window antenna ................................................ 4-3

Satellite antenna ............................................. 4-3Car phone or CB radio ........................................... 4-3

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GUID-B23392E9-708E-4759-9035-EA232159AFA6

Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’sManual that includes the following infor-mation.

. Infiniti InTouch

. Navigation system (if so equipped)

. Audio system

. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone system

. Heater and air conditioner

. Heated seats (if so equipped)

. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)

. Viewing information

. Other settings

. Voice recognition (if so equipped)

. Monitor system

. Meter settings

. General system information

V37-D-121025-A6C0DC71-8A00-4DE2-9C56-DCE4B7D79C9B

JVH0510X

Center ventilators

JVH0511X

Side ventilators

JVH0574X

Rear ventilatorsOpen or close, and adjust the air flowdirection of ventilators.

: This symbol indicates that the ventilators areclosed.

: This symbol indicates that the ventilators areopen.

INFINITI INTOUCH OWNER’S MANUAL VENTILATORS

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WINDOW ANTENNAV37-D-121025-F0F5E74C-1AB3-4913-82C2-E7CF1AB42BBC

The antenna pattern is printed inside therear window.

CAUTION

. Do not place metalized film near the rearwindow glass or attach any metal partsto it. This may cause poor reception ornoise.

. When cleaning the inside of the rearwindow, be careful not to scratch ordamage the rear window antenna.Lightly wipe along the antenna with adampened soft cloth.

JVH0641X

SATELLITE ANTENNAGUID-B7B9A80D-785A-4F35-94F8-20E8F22760C4

There is a satellite antenna on the rear partof the vehicle roof.

A buildup of ice on the satellite radioantenna can affect satellite radio perfor-mance. Remove the ice to restore satelliteradio reception.

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When installing a car phone or a CB radioin your vehicle, be sure to observe thefollowing cautions, otherwise the newequipment may adversely affect the elec-tronic control modules and electronic con-trol system harness.

WARNING

. A cellular phone should not be used forany purpose while driving so full atten-tion may be given to vehicle operation.Some jurisdictions prohibit the use ofcellular phones while driving.

. If you must make a call while yourvehicle is in motion, the hands-freecellular phone operational mode (if soequipped) is highly recommended. Ex-ercise extreme caution at all times so fullattention may be given to vehicle opera-tion.

. If a conversation in a moving vehiclerequires you to take notes, pull off theroad to a safe location and stop yourvehicle before doing so.

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-3

ANTENNA CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

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CAUTION

. Keep the antenna as far away aspossible from the electronic controlmodules.

. Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20cm) away from the electronic controlsystem harness. Do not route the anten-na wire next to any harness.

. Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratioas recommended by the manufacturer.

. Connect the ground wire from the CBradio chassis to the body.

. For details, it is recommended you visitan INFINITI retailer.

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving ................... 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-4Three-way catalyst ............................................. 5-5Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............ 5-5Avoiding collision and rollover ........................... 5-9Off-road recovery ............................................... 5-9Rapid air pressure loss .................................... 5-10Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .................. 5-11Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) drivingsafety precautions (AWD models) ..................... 5-11

Push-button ignition switch ................................. 5-12Operating range for engine start function ........ 5-12Push-button ignition switch operation ............. 5-13Push-button ignition switch positions .............. 5-13Emergency engine shut off .............................. 5-14Intelligent Key battery discharge ..................... 5-14

Before starting the engine ................................... 5-15Starting the engine .............................................. 5-15

Remote start (if so equipped) .......................... 5-16Driving the vehicle ............................................... 5-16

Automatic transmission ................................... 5-16Parking brake ...................................................... 5-22INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ................................ 5-23

STANDARD mode ............................................. 5-23SPORT+ mode (if so equipped) ........................ 5-23

SPORT mode .................................................. 5-24SNOW mode .................................................. 5-24ECO mode (if so equipped) ............................. 5-24PERSONAL mode ............................................ 5-26

Active Lane Control (if so equipped) .................... 5-27Active Lane Control operation ........................ 5-29Turning Active Lane Control ON/OFF ............... 5-30How to enable/disable ActiveLane Control .................................................. 5-31Active Lane Control limitations ....................... 5-32System temporarily unavailable ..................... 5-33System malfunction ....................................... 5-34System maintenance ...................................... 5-34

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/LaneDeparture Prevention (LDP) system (ifso equipped) ....................................................... 5-35

LDW system operation ................................... 5-37How to enable/disable the LDW system ......... 5-37LDP system operation .................................... 5-37Turning the LDP system ON/OFF ..................... 5-39How to enable/disable the LDP system .......... 5-39LDW/LDP system limitations .......................... 5-39System temporarily unavailable ..................... 5-41System malfunction ....................................... 5-41System maintenance ...................................... 5-42

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system (ifso equipped) ....................................................... 5-42

BSW system operation ..................................... 5-44How to enable/disable the BSW system ........... 5-45BSW system limitations ................................... 5-45BSW driving situations .................................... 5-46System temporarily unavailable ....................... 5-49System malfunction ......................................... 5-49System maintenance ....................................... 5-49

Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) system (ifso equipped) ....................................................... 5-50

BSI system operation ...................................... 5-52Turning the BSI system ON/OFF ....................... 5-54How to enable/disable the BSI system ............ 5-54BSI system limitations ..................................... 5-54BSI driving situations ...................................... 5-56System temporarily unavailable ....................... 5-60System malfunction ......................................... 5-61System maintenance ....................................... 5-61

Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) system (ifso equipped) ....................................................... 5-63

BCI system operation ...................................... 5-65Turning the BCI system ON/OFF ....................... 5-68How to enable/disable the BCI system ............ 5-69BCI system limitations ..................................... 5-70System temporarily unavailable ....................... 5-71System malfunction ......................................... 5-72System maintenance ....................................... 5-72

Cruise control (if so equipped) ............................ 5-73Precautions on cruise control ......................... 5-73Cruise control operations ............................... 5-74

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (ifso equipped) ....................................................... 5-75

How to select the cruise control mode ........... 5-77Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ........ 5-77Conventional (fixed speed) cruisecontrol mode ................................................. 5-91

Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (ifso equipped) ....................................................... 5-95

DCA system operation .................................... 5-97Turning the DCA system ON/OFF .................. 5-100How to enable/disable the DCA system ........ 5-101DCA system display and indicators .............. 5-101DCA system limitations ................................ 5-102System temporarily unavailable ................... 5-104System malfunction ..................................... 5-105System maintenance .................................... 5-105

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system (ifso equipped) ..................................................... 5-106

FEB system operation ................................... 5-107Turning the FEB system ON/OFF ................... 5-109FEB system limitations ................................. 5-109System temporarily unavailable ................... 5-111System malfunction ..................................... 5-111System maintenance .................................... 5-112

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Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)system (if so equipped) ..................................... 5-113

PFCW system operation ................................. 5-115Turning the PFCW system ON/OFF .................. 5-116PFCW system limitations ................................ 5-118System temporarily unavailable ..................... 5-120System malfunction ....................................... 5-120System maintenance ..................................... 5-121

Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-122Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ................................... 5-122Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-123Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (ifso equipped) ..................................................... 5-124Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-126Power steering ................................................... 5-127

Electric power steering type ........................... 5-127Hydraulic pump electric powersteering type ................................................. 5-128Direct Adaptive Steering type ........................ 5-128

Brake system ..................................................... 5-130Braking precautions ...................................... 5-130Parking brake break-in .................................. 5-131

Brake assist ....................................................... 5-131Brake assist .................................................. 5-131Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-131

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............... 5-133Brake force distribution ............................... 5-134

Active trace control ........................................... 5-135Hill Start Assist system ..................................... 5-136Chassis control ................................................. 5-137Idling Stop System (if so equipped) ................... 5-137

Retrograde movement control function ......... 5-139Idling Stop System display ........................... 5-139Idling Stop OFF switch ................................. 5-141

Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-142Freeing a frozen door lock ............................ 5-142Antifreeze .................................................... 5-142Battery ......................................................... 5-142Draining of coolant water ............................. 5-142Tire equipment ............................................. 5-142Special winter equipment ............................ 5-142Driving on snow or ice ................................. 5-143Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............ 5-143

Active noise cancellation/Activesound enhancement .......................................... 5-144

Active noise cancellation .............................. 5-144Active sound enhancement .......................... 5-144

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WARNING

. Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the support ofothers alone in your vehicle. Pets shouldnot be left alone either. They couldaccidentally injure themselves or othersthrough inadvertent operation of thevehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,temperatures in a closed vehicle couldquickly become high enough to causesevere or possibly fatal injuries topeople or animals.

. Closely supervise children when they arearound cars to prevent them from play-ing and becoming locked in the trunkwhere they could be seriously injured.Keep the car locked, with the rearseatback and trunk lid securely latchedwhen not in use, and prevent children’saccess to car keys.

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WARNING

. Do not breathe exhaust gases; theycontain colorless and odorless carbonmonoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-ous. It can cause unconsciousness ordeath.

. If you suspect that exhaust fumes areentering the vehicle, drive with allwindows fully open, and have the vehicleinspected immediately.

. Do not run the engine in closed spacessuch as a garage.

. Do not park the vehicle with the enginerunning for any extended length of time.

. Keep the trunk lid closed while driving,otherwise exhaust gases could be drawninto the passenger compartment. If youmust drive with the trunk lid open, followthese precautions:

1) Open all the windows.

2) Set the air recirculation to off andthe fan control to high to circulatethe air.

. If electrical wiring or other cable con-nections must pass to a trailer throughthe seal on the trunk lid or the body,follow the manufacturer’s recommenda-tion to prevent carbon monoxide entryinto the vehicle.

. The exhaust system and body should beinspected by a qualified mechanic when-ever:

— The vehicle is raised for service.

— You suspect that exhaust fumes areentering into the passenger compart-ment.

— You notice a change in the sound ofthe exhaust system.

— You have had an accident involvingdamage to the exhaust system,underbody, or rear of the vehicle.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING ANDDRIVING

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The three-way catalyst is an emissioncontrol device installed in the exhaustsystem. Exhaust gases in the three-waycatalyst are burned at high temperatures tohelp reduce pollutants.

WARNING

. The exhaust gas and the exhaust systemare very hot. Keep people, animals orflammable materials away from theexhaust system components.

. Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may ignite andcause a fire.

CAUTION

. Do not use leaded gasoline. Depositsfrom leaded gasoline seriously reducethe three-way catalyst’s ability to helpreduce exhaust pollutants.

. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctionsin the ignition, fuel injection, or elec-trical systems can cause overrich fuel

flow into the three-way catalyst, causingit to overheat. Do not keep driving if theengine misfires, or if noticeable loss ofperformance or other unusual operatingconditions are detected. Have the vehicleinspected promptly. It is recommendedyou visit an INFINITI retailer for thisservice.

. Avoid driving with an extremely low fuellevel. Running out of fuel could cause theengine to misfire, damaging the three-way catalyst.

. Do not race the engine while warming itup.

. Do not push or tow your vehicle to startthe engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-TEM (TPMS)

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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recom-mended by the vehicle manufacturer on thevehicle placard or tire inflation pressurelabel. (If your vehicle has tires of a differentsize than the size indicated on the vehicleplacard or tire inflation pressure label, youshould determine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehiclehas been equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) that illuminatesa low tire pressure telltale when one ormore of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tirepressure telltale illuminates, you shouldstop and check your tires as soon aspossible, and inflate them to the properpressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat andcan lead to tire failure. Under-inflation alsoreduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,and may affect the vehicle’s handling andstopping ability.

For models with run-flat tires, if the vehicleis being driven with one or more flat tires,the low tire pressure warning light willilluminate continuously and a chime willsound for 10 seconds. The flat tire warningwill also appear in the vehicle informationdisplay. The chime will only sound at thefirst indication of a flat tire, and thewarning light will illuminate continuously.When the flat tire warning is activated, it isrecommended you have the system resetand the tire checked and replaced ifnecessary by an INFINITI retailer. Even if

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the tire is inflated to the specified COLD tirepressure, the warning light will continue toilluminate until the system is reset by anINFINITI retailer. Your vehicle can be drivenfor a limited time on a flat tire. See “Run-flat tires” (P.8-40).

Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance,and it is the driver’s responsibility tomaintain correct tire pressure, even ifunder-inflation has not reached the levelto trigger illumination of the TPMS low tirepressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with aTPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-bined with the low tire pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction,the telltale will flash for approximately oneminute and then remain continuouslyilluminated. This sequence will continueupon subsequent vehicle start-ups as longas the malfunction exists. When the mal-function indicator is illuminated, the sys-tem may not be able to detect or signal lowtire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-tions may occur for a variety of reasons,including the installation of replacement or

alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle thatprevent the TPMS from functioning prop-erly. Always check the TPMS malfunctiontelltale after replacing one or more tires orwheels on your vehicle to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheelsallow the TPMS to continue to functionproperly.

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. Since the spare tire (if so equipped) isnot equipped with the TPMS, the TPMSdoes not monitor the tire pressure ofthe spare tire.

. The TPMS will activate only when thevehicle is driven at speeds above 16MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system maynot detect a sudden drop in tirepressure (for example a flat tire whiledriving).

. The low tire pressure warning light doesnot automatically turn off when the tirepressure is adjusted. After the tire isinflated to the recommended pressure,the vehicle must be driven at speedsabove 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate theTPMS and turn off the low tire pressurewarning light. Use a tire pressure gaugeto check the tire pressure.

. The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”warning appears in the vehicle informa-tion display when the low tire pressurewarning light is illuminated and low tirepressure is detected. The “Tire PressureLow - Add Air” warning turns off whenthe low tire pressure warning lightturns off.The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”warning does not appear if the low tirepressure warning light illuminates toindicate a TPMS malfunction.

. The “Flat Tire - Visit dealer” warning (ifso equipped) appears in the vehicleinformation display when the low tirepressure warning light is illuminatedand one or more flat tires are detected.

. Tire pressure rises and falls dependingon the heat caused by the vehicle’soperation and the outside temperature.Do not reduce the tire pressure afterdriving because the tire pressure risesafter driving. Low outside temperaturecan lower the temperature of the airinside the tire which can cause a lowertire inflation pressure. This may causethe low tire pressure warning light toilluminate. If the warning light illumi-nates in low ambient temperature,

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check the tire pressure for all four tires.. You can also check the pressure of all

tires (except the spare tire) in thevehicle information display. (See “Ve-hicle information display” (P.2-21).)

For additional information, see “Low tirepressure warning light” (P.2-14) and “TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-3).

WARNING

. Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those whouse a pacemaker should contact theelectric medical equipment manufac-turer for the possible influences beforeuse.

. If the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates while driving, avoid suddensteering maneuvers or abrupt braking,reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road toa safe location and stop the vehicle assoon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damagethe tires and increase the likelihood oftire failure. Serious vehicle damagecould occur and may lead to an accidentand could result in serious personal

injury. Check the tire pressure for allfour tires. Adjust the tire pressure to therecommended COLD tire pressure shownon the Tire and Loading Informationlabel to turn the low tire pressurewarning light OFF. If the light stillilluminates while driving after adjustingthe tire pressure, a tire may be flat or theTPMS may be malfunctioning. If youhave a flat tire, replace it with a sparetire (if so equipped) as soon as possible.If no tire is flat and all tires are properlyinflated, it is recommended you consultan INFINITI retailer.

. For models with run-flat tires, althoughyou can continue driving with a punctu-red run-flat tire, remember that vehiclehandling stability is reduced, whichcould lead to an accident and personalinjury. Also, driving a long distance athigh speeds may damage the tires.

— Do not drive at speeds above 50MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive morethan approximately 93 miles (150km) with a punctured run-flat tire.The actual distance the vehicle canbe driven on a flat tire depends onoutside temperature, vehicle load,road conditions and other factors.

— If you detect any unusual sounds orvibrations while driving with a punc-tured run-flat tire, pull off the road toa safe location and stop the vehicleas soon as possible. The tire may beseriously damaged and need to bereplaced.

. Since the spare tire is not equipped withthe TPMS, when a spare tire is mountedor a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will notfunction and the low tire pressure warn-ing light will flash for approximately 1minute. The light will remain on after 1minute. Have your tires replaced and/orTPMS system reset as soon as possible.It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for these services.

. Replacing tires with those not originallyspecified by INFINITI could affect theproper operation of the TPMS.

. Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosoltire sealant into the tires, as this maycause a malfunction of the tire pressuresensors.

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CAUTION

. The TPMS may not function properlywhen the wheels are equipped with tirechains or the wheels are buried in snow.

. Do not place metalized film or any metalparts (antenna, etc.) on the windows.This may cause poor reception of thesignals from the tire pressure sensors,and the TPMS will not function properly.

Some devices and transmitters may tem-porarily interfere with the operation of theTPMS and cause the low tire pressurewarning light to illuminate. Some exam-ples are:

. Facilities or electric devices using simi-lar radio frequencies are near thevehicle.

. If a transmitter set to similar frequen-cies is being used in or near thevehicle.

. If a computer (or similar equipment) or aDC/AC converter is being used in ornear the vehicle.

Low tire pressure warning light mayilluminate in the following cases.

. If the vehicle is equipped with a wheeland tire without TPMS.

. If the TPMS has been replaced and theID has not been registered.

. If the wheel is not originally specified byINFINITI.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canadalicence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-tion is subject to the following twoconditions:

1. This device may not cause interference,and

2. This device must accept any interfer-ence, include interference that maycause undesired operation of the de-vice.

TPMS with Tire Inflation IndicatorGUID-B54A1350-C92D-4F6C-87E5-812C6557D908

When adding air to an under-inflated tire,the TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicatorprovides visual and audible signals out-side the vehicle to help you inflate the tiresto the recommended COLD tire pressure.

Vehicle set-up:GUID-8FF7804B-C531-4018-9DA1-C1B0B3DA6368

1. Park the vehicle in a safe and levelplace.

2. Apply the parking brake and place theshift lever in the P (Park) position.

3. Place the ignition switch in the ONposition. Do not start the engine.

Operation:GUID-7C8EBB08-8038-4767-BB53-E776AF711CA6

1. Add air to the tire.

2. After a few seconds, the hazard indica-tors will start flashing.

3. When the designated pressure isreached, the horn beeps once and thehazard indicators stop flashing.

4. Perform the above steps for each tire.

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. If the tire is over-inflated more thanapproximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the hornbeeps and the hazard indicators flash 3times. To correct the pressure, push thecore of the valve stem on the tire brieflyto release pressure. When the pressurereaches the designated pressure, thehorn beeps once.

. If the hazard indicator does not flashwithin approximately 15 seconds afterstarting to inflate the tire, it indicatesthat the Tire Inflation Indicator is notoperating.

. The TPMS will not activate the TireInflation Indicator under the followingconditions:— If there is interference from an

external device or transmitter— The air pressure from the inflation

device such as those using a powersocket is not sufficient to inflate thetire

— If an electrical equipment is beingused in or near the vehicle

— There is a malfunction in the TPMSsystem

— There is a malfunction in the horn orhazard indicators

. If the Tire Inflation Indicator does notoperate due to TPMS interference,move the vehicle about 3 ft (1 m)backward or forward and try again.

If the Tire Inflation Indicator is not working,use a tire pressure gauge.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-OVER

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WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe andprudent manner may result in loss of controlor an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid exces-sive speed, high speed cornering, orsudden steering maneuvers, becausethese driving practices could cause you tolose control of your vehicle. As with anyvehicle, a loss of control could result in acollision with other vehicles or objects, orcause the vehicle to rollover, particularly ifthe loss of control causes the vehicle toslide sideways. Be attentive at all times,and avoid driving when tired. Never drivewhen under the influence of alcohol or

drugs (including prescription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsi-ness). Always wear your seat belt asoutlined in the “Seat belts” (P.1-12) of thismanual, and also instruct your passengersto do so.

Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury incollisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,an unbelted or improperly belted person issignificantly more likely to be injured orkilled than a person properly wearing aseat belt.

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If driving the right side or left side wheelsmay unintentionally leave the road surface.Maintain control of the vehicle by followingthe procedure below. Please note that thisprocedure is only a general guide. Thevehicle must be driven as appropriatebased on the conditions of the vehicle,road and traffic.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steeringwheel with both hands and try to hold astraight course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the

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accelerator pedal to gradually slow thevehicle.

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer thevehicle to follow the road while thevehicle speed is reduced. Do notattempt to drive the vehicle back ontothe road surface until vehicle speed isreduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turnthe steering wheel until both tiresreturn to the road surface. When alltires are on the road surface, steer thevehicle to stay in the appropriatedriving lane.. If you decide that it is not safe to

return the vehicle to the road surfacebased on vehicle, road or trafficconditions, gradually slow the vehi-cle to a stop in a safe place off theroad.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSSV37-D-121025-16543328-232A-49F0-A2DA-1929AFAB3A39

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” canoccur if the tire is punctured or is damageddue to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid airpressure loss can also be caused by drivingon under-inflated tires.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect thehandling and stability of the vehicle,especially at highway speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss bymaintaining the correct air pressure andvisually inspect the tires for wear anddamage. See “Wheels and tires” (P.8-33) ofthis manual.

If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or“blows-out” while driving maintain controlof the vehicle by following the procedurebelow. Please note that this procedure isonly a general guide. The vehicle must bedriven as appropriate based on the condi-tions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase thechance of losing control of the vehicle ifthere is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.Losing control of the vehicle may cause a

collision and result in personal injury.

. The vehicle generally moves or pulls inthe direction of the flat tire.

. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.

. Do not rapidly release the acceleratorpedal.

. Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Maintain a firm grip on the steeringwheel with both hands and try to hold astraight course.

3. When appropriate, slowly release theaccelerator pedal to gradually slow thevehicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safelocation off the road and away fromtraffic if possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu-ally stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashersand either contact a roadside emer-gency service to change the tire or see“Changing a flat tire” (P.6-4) of thisOwner’s Manual.

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WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alcohol ordrugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reducescoordination, delays reaction time and im-pairs judgement. Driving after drinkingalcohol increases the likelihood of beinginvolved in an accident injuring yourself andothers. Additionally, if you are injured in anaccident, alcohol can increase the severityof the injury.

INFINITI is committed to safe driving.However, you must choose not to driveunder the influence of alcohol. Every yearthousands of people are injured or killed inalcohol-related accidents. Although thelocal laws vary on what is considered tobe legally intoxicated, the fact is thatalcohol affects all people differently andmost people underestimate the effects ofalcohol.

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drugs).

Don’t drive if your ability to operate yourvehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, orsome other physical condition.

INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL DRIVE(AWD) DRIVING SAFETY PRECAU-TIONS (AWD models)

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WARNING

. Do not drive beyond the performancecapability of the tires, even with Intelli-gent AWD engaged. Acceleratingquickly, sharp steering maneuvers orsudden braking may cause loss ofcontrol.

. Always use tires of the same type, size,brand, construction (bias, bias-belted orradial), and tread pattern on all fourwheels. Install tire chains on the rearwheels when driving on slippery roadsand drive carefully.

. This vehicle is not designed for off-road(rough road) use. Do not drive on sandyor muddy roads that tires may get stuckin.

. For AWD equipped vehicles, do notattempt to raise two wheels off the

ground and shift the transmission toany D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position withthe engine running. Doing so may resultin drivetrain damage or unexpectedvehicle movement which could result inserious vehicle damage or personalinjury.

. Do not attempt to test an AWD equippedvehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (suchas the dynamometers used by somestates for emissions testing), or similarequipment even if the other two wheelsare raised off the ground. Make sure youinform test facility personnel that yourvehicle is equipped with AWD before it isplaced on a dynamometer. Using thewrong test equipment may result indrivetrain damage or unexpected vehiclemovement which could result in seriousvehicle damage or personal injury.

. When a wheel is off the ground due to anunlevel surface, do not spin the wheelexcessively.

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WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignitionswitch while driving the vehicle except in anemergency. (The engine will stop when theignition switch is pushed 3 consecutivetimes or the ignition switch is pushed andheld for more than 2 seconds.) If the enginestops while the vehicle is being driven, thiscould lead to a crash and serious injury.

Before operating the push-button ignitionswitch, be sure to move the shift lever tothe P (Park) position.

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OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINESTART FUNCTION

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The Intelligent Key can only be used forstarting the engine when the IntelligentKey is within the specified operating range.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almostdischarged or strong radio waves arepresent near the operating location, theIntelligent Key system’s operating rangebecomes narrower and may not functionproperly.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operatingrange, it is possible for anyone, evensomeone who does not carry the Intelligent

Key, to push the ignition switch to start theengine.

. The trunk area is not included in theoperating range but the Intelligent Keymay function.

. If the Intelligent Key is placed on theinstrument panel, rear parcel shelf,inside the glove box or door pocket,the Intelligent Key may not function.

. If the Intelligent Key is placed near thedoor or window outside the vehicle, theIntelligent Key may function.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCHOPERATION

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When the ignition switch is pushed withoutdepressing the brake pedal, the ignitionswitch position will change as follows:

. Push center once to change to ACC.

. Push center two times to change to ON.

. Push center three times to change toOFF. (No position illuminates.)

. Push center four times to return to ACC.

. Open or close any door to return toLOCK during the OFF position.

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,the push-button ignition switch cannot be

turned from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for opera-tion are displayed in the vehicle informa-tion display between the speedometer andtachometer. (See “Vehicle information dis-play” (P.2-21).)

The ignition lock is designed so that theignition switch position cannot be switchedto LOCK until the shift lever is moved to theP (Park) position.

When the ignition switch cannot be pushedtoward the LOCK position, proceed asfollows:

1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)position.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition. The ignition switch positionindicator will not illuminate.

3. Open the door. The ignition switch willchange to the LOCK position.

The shift lever can be moved from the P(Park) position if the ignition switch is inthe ON position and the brake pedal isdepressed.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCHPOSITIONS

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LOCK (Normal parking position)V37-D-121025-E2F507CB-64CA-4F58-89D1-B22BC61E9D0F

The ignition switch can only be locked inthis position.

The ignition switch will be unlocked when itis pushed to the ACC position whilecarrying the Intelligent Key.

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This position activates electrical acces-sories such as the radio, when the engineis not running.

ON (Normal operating position)V37-D-121025-D069FD06-4A4C-4C0D-9E4B-ADF4B3227F3C

This position turns on the ignition systemand electrical accessories.

OFFV37-D-121025-947259CA-5798-448F-A988-0028B6E8B42E

The engine can be turned off in thisposition.

The ignition lock is designed so that theignition switch cannot be switched to theLOCK position until the shift lever is movedto the P (Park) position.

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CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button ignition switch in ACC or ON posi-tions when the engine is not running for anextended period. This can discharge thebattery.

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To shut off the engine in an emergencysituation while driving, perform the follow-ing procedure:

. Rapidly push the push-button ignitionswitch 3 consecutive times in less than1.5 seconds, or

. Push and hold the push-button ignitionswitch for more than 2 seconds.

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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-CHARGE

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If the battery of the Intelligent Key isdischarged, or environmental conditionsinterfere with the Intelligent Key operation,start the engine according to the followingprocedure:

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)position.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with theIntelligent Key as illustrated. (A chimewill sound.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depres-sing the brake pedal within 10 secondsafter the chime sounds. The engine willstart.

After step 3 is performed, when the ignitionswitch is pushed without depressing thebrake pedal, the ignition switch positionwill change to ACC.

NOTE:. When the ignition switch is pushed to

the ACC or ON position or the engine isstarted by the above procedures, theIntelligent Key battery discharge indi-cator appears in the vehicle informa-tion display even if the Intelligent Keyis inside the vehicle. This is not amalfunction. To turn off the IntelligentKey battery discharge indicator, touchthe ignition switch with the IntelligentKey again.

. If the Intelligent Key battery dischargeindicator appears, replace the batteryas soon as possible. (See “IntelligentKey battery replacement” (P.8-27).)

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. Make sure the area around the vehicleis clear.

. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,coolant, brake fluid and window washerfluid as frequently as possible, or atleast whenever you refuel.

. Check that all windows and lights areclean.

. Visually inspect tires for their appear-ance and condition. Also check tires forproper inflation.

. Lock all doors.

. Position seat and adjust head re-straints.

. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-gers to do likewise.

. Check the operation of warning lightswhen the ignition switch is pushed tothe ON position. (See “Warning lights,indicator lights and audible reminders”(P.2-12).)

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1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)

The starter is designed not to operateunless the shift lever is in either of theabove positions.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ONposition. Depress the brake pedal andpush the ignition switch to start theengine.

To start the engine immediately, pushand release the ignition switch whiledepressing the brake pedal with theignition switch in any position.. If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or whenrestarting, depress the acceleratorpedal a little (approximately 1/3 tothe floor) and while holding, crankthe engine. Release the acceleratorpedal when the engine starts.

. If the engine is very hard to startbecause it is flooded, depress theaccelerator pedal all the way to thefloor and hold it. Push the ignitionswitch to the ON position to startcranking the engine. After 5 or 6seconds, stop cranking by pushingthe ignition switch to OFF. After

cranking the engine, release theaccelerator pedal. Crank the enginewith your foot off the acceleratorpedal by depressing the brake pedaland pushing the push-button igni-tion switch to start the engine. If theengine starts, but fails to run, repeatthe above procedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than 15seconds at a time. If the engine does notstart, push the ignition switch to OFF andwait 10 seconds before cranking again,otherwise the starter could be damaged.

4. Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least 30seconds after starting. Do not race theengine while warming it up. Drive atmoderate speed for a short distancefirst, especially in cold weather. In coldweather, keep the engine running for aminimum of 2 - 3 minutes beforeshutting it off. Starting and stoppingthe engine over a short period of timemay make the vehicle more difficult tostart.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE

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When racing the engine up to 4,500rpm or more under no load condition,the engine will enter the fuel cut mode.

5. To stop the engine, shift the shift leverto the P (Park) position and push theignition switch to the OFF position.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situationsthat can lead to potential battery dis-charge and potential no-start conditionssuch as:1. Installation or extended use of electro-

nic accessories that consume batterypower when the engine is not running(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/oronly driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to becharged to maintain battery health.

REMOTE START (if so equipped)GUID-17311495-16CD-4C76-A14E-78C7BA53F7B9

Vehicles started with the remote enginestart function require the ignition switch tobe placed in the ON position before theshift lever can be moved from the P (Park)position. To place the ignition switch in theON position, perform the following steps:

1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is onyou.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Push the ignition switch once to the ONposition.

For additional information about the re-mote engine start function, see “Remoteengine start” (P.3-20).

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONV37-D-121025-658E6FAE-D0C8-4287-8C2F-7C3405FB31DD

The automatic transmission in your vehicleis electronically controlled by a transmis-sion control module to produce maximumefficiency and smooth operation.

Shown on the following pages are therecommended operating procedures forthis transmission. Follow these proceduresfor maximum vehicle performance anddriving enjoyment.

Starting the vehicleV37-D-121025-4DAD59A5-630D-4CAA-B791-6073B0B64774

After starting the engine, fully depress thefoot brake pedal and push the shift leverbutton before shifting the shift lever to theR (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive) or Manualshift mode position. Be sure the vehicle isfully stopped before attempting to shift theshift lever.

This Automatic Transmission (AT) model isdesigned so that the foot brake pedal mustbe depressed before shifting from P (Park)to any drive position while the ignitionswitch is in the ON position.

The shift lever cannot be moved out of theP (Park) position and into any of the othergear positions if the ignition switch isplaced in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressedand push the shift lever button to shiftinto a driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and footbrake, then gradually start the vehiclein motion.

WARNING

. Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral)to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or manual shiftmode. Always depress the brake pedaluntil shifting is completed. Failure to doso could cause you to lose control andhave an accident.

. Cold engine idle speed is high, so usecaution when shifting into a forward orreverse gear before the engine haswarmed up.

. Never shift to either P (Park) or R(Reverse) position while the vehicle ismoving forward and P (Park) or D (Drive)position while the vehicle is movingreversing. This could cause an accidentor damage the transmission.

. Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of control.

CAUTION

. To avoid possible damage to yourvehicle; when stopping the vehicle onan uphill grade, do not hold the vehicleby depressing the accelerator pedal. Thefoot brake should be used for thispurpose.

. Except in an emergency, do not shift tothe N (Neutral) position while driving.Coasting with the transmission in the N(Neutral) position may cause seriousdamage to the transmission.

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Shift leverTo move the shift lever,

: Push the button while depressing thebrake pedal,

: Push the button,

: Just move the shift lever.

ShiftingV37-D-121025-41D731C7-80D2-4187-9850-D9937B0D67A0

After starting the engine, fully depress thebrake pedal and shift the shift lever from P(Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive)or Manual shift mode position.

Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R(Reverse). All other positions can beselected without pushing the button.

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WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the shift lever isin any position while the engine is notrunning. Failure to do so could cause thevehicle to move unexpectedly or roll awayand result in serious personal injury orproperty damage.

CAUTION

Make sure the vehicle is completely stoppedand the transmission is in the P (Park)position.

P (Park) position:V37-D-121025-F7112F84-B4DC-42FF-BAAF-071602CB6FBF

Use this position when the vehicle isparked or when starting the engine. Makesure the vehicle is completely stopped. Thebrake pedal must be depressed and theshift lever button pushed in to move theshift lever from the N (Neutral) position orany drive position to the P (Park) position.Apply the parking brake. When parking ona hill, apply the parking brake first, thenmove the shift lever to the P (Park)

position.

CAUTION

Use this position only when the vehicle iscompletely stopped.

R (Reverse):V37-D-121025-5BBEB2A5-9023-4550-95C0-53D9342B4C88

Use this position to back up. Always besure the vehicle is completely stoppedbefore selecting the R (Reverse) position.The brake pedal must be depressed andthe shift lever button pushed in to movethe shift lever from the P (Park) position,the N (Neutral) position or any driveposition to the R (Reverse) position.

N (Neutral):V37-D-121025-7C434B32-54B2-46F4-87EC-792C655B2A71

Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-gaged. The engine can be started in thisposition. You may shift to the N (Neutral)position and restart a stalled engine whilethe vehicle is moving.

D (Drive):V37-D-121025-E97AC6AB-B7A0-48E0-9627-FB767E968728

Use this position for all normal forwarddriving.

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Paddle shifters (if so equipped)

Manual shift modeV37-D-121025-BF0A9AA6-6CFA-4D8F-90F4-568EAE9C1B74

When the shift lever is in the manual shiftgate, the transmission is ready for themanual shift mode. Shift ranges can beselected manually by moving the shift leverup or down, or pulling the right-side or left-side paddle shifter (if so equipped).

When shifting up, move the shift lever tothe + (up) side or pull the right-side paddleshifter (+) *A (if so equipped). Thetransmission shifts to the higher range.

When shifting down, move the shift lever tothe − (down) side or pull the left-sidepaddle shifter (−) *B (if so equipped). The

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transmission shifts to the lower range.

When canceling the manual shift mode,return the shift lever to the D (Drive)position. The transmission returns to thenormal driving mode.

When you pull the paddle shifter (if soequipped) while in the D (Drive) position,the transmission will shift to the upper orlower range temporarily. The transmissionwill automatically return to the D (Drive)position after a short period of time. If youwant to return to the D (Drive) positionmanually, pull and hold the paddle shifterfor about 1.5 seconds.

In the manual shift mode, the shift range isdisplayed in the vehicle information dis-play.

Shift ranges up or down one by one asfollows:

1M ?/

2M ?/

3M ?/

4M ?/

5M ?/

6M ?/

7M

7M (7th):V37-D-121025-8818CEC9-1012-4A12-B8E7-064863D22707

Use this position for all normal forwarddriving at highway speeds.

6M (6th) and 5M (5th):V37-D-121025-EC16CB55-FA2E-46EC-A526-85DDADC329C2

Use these positions when driving up longslopes, or for engine braking when driving

down long slopes.

4M (4th), 3M (3rd) and 2M (2nd):V37-D-121025-248C4169-C665-4573-A2F9-788C7CEBED44

Use these positions for hill climbing orengine braking on downhill grades.

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Use this position when climbing steep hillsslowly or driving slowly through deepsnow, or for maximum engine braking onsteep downhill grades.

. Remember not to drive at high speedsfor extended periods of time in lowerthan 7th gear. This reduces fuel econ-omy.

. Moving the shift lever rapidly to thesame side twice will shift the ranges insuccession.

. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-sion may not shift to the selected gearor may automatically shift to the othergear. This helps maintain driving per-formance and reduces the chance ofvehicle damage or loss of control.

. When the transmission does not shiftto the selected gear, the AutomaticTransmission (AT) position indicator (inthe vehicle information display) willblink and the buzzer will sound.

. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-sion automatically shifts down to 1stgear before the vehicle comes to astop. When accelerating again, it isnecessary to shift up to the desiredrange.

Accelerator downshift — In D (Drive)position —

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For passing or hill climbing, fully depressthe accelerator pedal to the floor. Thisshifts the transmission down into the lowergear, depending on the vehicle speed.

Fail-safeV37-D-121025-B4B41F66-217F-4211-9BB6-5500BD56819F

When the fail-safe operation occurs, notethat the transmission will be locked in anyof the forward gears according to thecondition.

If the vehicle is driven under extremeconditions, such as excessive wheel spin-ning and subsequent hard braking, thefail-safe system may be activated. This willoccur even if all electrical circuits arefunctioning properly. In this case, pushthe ignition switch to the OFF position andwait for 3 seconds. Then push the ignitionswitch back to the ON position. The vehicleshould return to its normal operatingcondition. If it does not return to its

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normal operating condition, have thetransmission checked and repaired, ifnecessary. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

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Shift lock releaseV37-D-121025-4CBF5E46-C9E6-41B4-940F-F90ECD96A65E

If the battery charge is low or discharged,the shift lever may not be moved from the P(Park) position even with the brake pedaldepressed and the shift lever buttonpushed.

To move the shift lever, perform thefollowing procedure:

1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF orLOCK position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Remove the shift lock cover *A using asuitable tool.

4. Push down the shift lock *B usingmechanical key as illustrated.

5. Push the shift lever button *C andmove the shift lever to N (Neutral)position *D while holding down theshift lock.

If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park),have the automatic transmission systemchecked as soon as possible. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

Adaptive Shift Control (ASC)V37-D-121025-2BE0D0DF-855C-4440-8D03-E1AE9EF912E9

The adaptive shift control system automa-tically operates when the transmission is inthe D (Drive) position and selects anappropriate gear depending on the roadconditions such as uphill, downhill orcurving roads.

Control on uphill and curving roads:V37-D-121025-9F5734E6-2F6C-4CB3-8BE7-B412E0433748

A low gear is maintained that suits thedegree of the slope or curve to allowsmooth driving with a small number ofshifts.

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The adaptive shift control system shifts toa low gear that suits the degree of theslope, and uses the engine braking to

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reduce the number of times that the brakemust be used.

Control on winding roads:V37-D-121025-707C61D1-8F07-4BBD-BAF7-D61B5A87C9DC

A low gear is maintained on continuouscurves that involve repeated accelerationand deceleration, so that smooth accelera-tion is available instantly when the accel-erator pedal is depressed.

NOTE:. Adaptive shift control may not operate

when the transmission oil temperatureis low immediately after the start ofdriving or when it is very hot.

. During some driving situations, hardbraking for example, the adaptive shiftcontrol may automatically operate. Thetransmission may automatically shiftto a lower gear for engine braking. Thisincreases engine speed but not vehiclespeed. Vehicle speed is controlled bythe accelerator pedal when the vehicleis in the Adaptive shift control mode.

. When the adaptive shift control oper-ates, the transmission sometimesmaintains a lower gear for a longerperiod of time than when adaptive shiftcontrol is not operating. Engine speedwill be higher for a specific vehicle

speed while ASC system is operatingthan when ASC is not operating.

NAVI Shift Control (if so equipped)GUID-61CE0BFC-1DDC-416B-BD62-E6B1DD7DB0CD

NAVI Shift Control automatically adjuststhe Automatic Transmission (AT) gear posi-tion in certain situations based on roadinformation from the navigation system.

When the navigation system detects thatthe vehicle is approaching a curved road,NAVI Shift Control will adjust the gearposition if needed to help the driver runthrough the curve smoothly.

Precaution on NAVI shift control:GUID-896EADF8-6FA8-411E-9AC1-65D480CFDC72

. The NAVI Shift Control does not providesteering input or automated driving ona curve. It is not a speed limit supportsystem and will not modify your speedaccording to local speed limits.

. The NAVI Shift Control is a convenientsystem intended to help the vehiclemove through a curve smoothly. How-ever, the driver must always drivesafely and use the brake pedal ifneeded.

. The NAVI Shift Control may be delayedor not operate properly in the followingsituations, because this function usesthe road information provided by the

navigation system.— When the navigation system cannot

accurately detect the location of thevehicle.

— When the vehicle is driving on aroadway that is not recognized bythe navigation system.

— When the actual roadway differsfrom the map information on thenavigation system due to road con-struction, traffic lane obstructions,etc.

. The NAVI Shift Control may not operateproperly in the following situations:— If the vehicle’s transmission, en-

gine, and/or navigation system,and/or GPS is malfunctioning.

— If the vehicle speed is higher than74 MPH (120 km/h) or lower than 19MPH (30 km/h) and/or transmissiongear is outside the operating rangeof the system.

— When the vehicle is driving on afreeway.

— When the vehicle is driving on agentle curve

— When the vehicle is driving with theshift lever except in the D (Drive)position.

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How to enable/disable the NAVI ShiftControl:

GUID-C64DDBCB-5D5B-4BD8-A405-F2AFC3AB118E

Perform the following steps to enable ordisable the NAVI shift control.

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Settings] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Drive Mode Enhancement Set-tings].

3. Touch [Navi Shift Control] and select theON (enabled) or OFF (disabled).

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WARNING

. Be sure the parking brake is fullyreleased before driving. Failure to do socan cause brake failure and lead to anaccident.

. Do not release the parking brake fromoutside the vehicle.

. Do not use the gear shift in place of theparking brake. When parking, be surethe parking brake is fully engaged.

. To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough unintended operation of thevehicle and/or its systems, do not leavechildren, people who require the assis-tance of others or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-ture inside a closed vehicle on a warmday can quickly become high enough tocause a significant risk of injury or deathto people and pets.

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To apply: Fully depress the parking brakepedal *1 .

To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake *2 .

2. Depress the parking brake pedal *1and the parking brake will be released.

3. Before driving, be sure the brakewarning light goes out.

PARKING BRAKE

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INFINITI Drive Mode Selector

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Six, five or four driving modes can beselected by using the INFINITI Drive ModeSelector (PERSONAL, SPORT+ (if soequipped), SPORT, STANDARD, ECO (if soequipped) and SNOW).

NOTE:

When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selectorselects a mode, the mode may not switchimmediately. This is not a malfunction.

The current mode is displayed in thevehicle information display.

To change the mode, push the INFINITIDrive Mode Selector up or down. The modelist will appear on the upper display andyou can select the mode.

PERSONAL ⇔ SPORT+ (if so equipped) ⇔SPORT ⇔STANDARD ⇔ ECO (if soequipped) ⇔ SNOW

NOTE:

The mode list will be turned off inapproximately 5 seconds after the modeis selected.

STANDARD MODEV37-D-121025-2A69D9CF-8968-4411-B1B1-678B5A8E1A41

Allows for optimum driving according tothe driving conditions.

This mode will be selected first each timethe engine is started.

SPORT+ MODE (if so equipped)GUID-9F38180E-4BEE-4857-83DD-FADE562E17C3

In addition to the characteristics of theSPORTmode, this mode heightens steeringresponse and changes the setting of VDC(Vehicle Dynamic Control) for a more sportydriving experience.

NOTE:. VDC operation is reduced when the

INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is used toselect the SPORT+ mode (if soequipped). The VDC system may notoperate in the same circumstanceswhen compared to operation in thestandard mode. To help prevent acci-dents drive carefully, avoid careless ordangerous driving techniques and beespecially careful when driving andcornering on slippery surfaces.

. In the SPORT+mode, fuel economymaybe reduced.

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INFINITI DRIVE MODE SELECTOR

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SPORT MODEV37-D-121025-12F87C14-3739-48A8-BB8F-4BD7B2C4BCBD

. Adjusts the engine and transmissionpoints for a higher response.

. The setting of the steering system isadjusted to provide a quick steeringresponse and a heavy steering effort.

. The setting of the suspension system isadjusted to increase the damping force.(if so equipped)

NOTE:

In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may bereduced.

SNOW MODEV37-D-121025-2CF0CF99-743E-4A2F-B896-63241986BC6D

Changes the engine characteristics to aiddriving on slippery roads.

ECO MODE (if so equipped)V37-D-121025-83A58480-0586-4801-B32F-A1E3F28863D3

Assists the driver’s eco-driving. The engineand transmission points are adjusted forimproved fuel economy, providing such adriving features as smooth starting orconstant cruising.

NOTE:

Selecting the ECO mode will not necessa-rily improve fuel economy as many drivingfactors influence its effectiveness.

OperationV37-D-121025-9412D164-939D-4D3B-8652-D9F79E95161C

Select the ECO mode using the INFINITIDrive Mode Selector. The ECO drive indi-cator light on the instrument panel illumi-nates.

When the accelerator pedal is depressedwithin the range of economy drive, the ECOdrive indicator light illuminates in green.When the accelerator pedal is depressedabove the range of economy drive, the ECOdrive indicator light turns off. For ECO pedalsystem equipped models, see “ECO pedalsystem” (P.5-24).

The ECO drive indicator light will notilluminate in the following cases:

. When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)position.

. When the vehicle speed is below 2 MPH(3.2 km/h) or over 90 MPH (144 km/h).

. When the cruise control (if so equipped)or the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)system (if so equipped) is operated.

ECO pedal system (if so equipped)V37-D-121025-B5B27020-9063-4D1B-930D-616910390508

The ECO pedal system helps assist thedriver to improve fuel economy by increas-ing the reaction force of the acceleratorpedal.When the ECO drive indicator light is

blinking or remains off, the ECO pedalsystem increases the reaction force of theaccelerator pedal.

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When the ECO drive indicator illuminates ingreen, the accelerator reaction force isnormal. When the ECO drive indicator lightis blinking or remains off, the ECO pedalsystem increases the reaction force of theaccelerator pedal.

The ECO pedal system may not varyaccelerator reaction force under the follow-ing conditions:

. When the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)or R (Reverse) position.

. When Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) isbeing operated.

If the ECO pedal system malfunctions, itwill cancel automatically. The ECO pedal

system will not vary the reaction force ofthe accelerator pedal.

When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector isrotated from the ECO mode to anothermode (STANDARD, SPORT+ ( i f soequipped), SPORT, SNOW or PERSONAL)while the ECO pedal system is operating,the ECO pedal system continues to operateuntil the accelerator pedal is released.

If the accelerator pedal is depressedquickly, the ECO pedal system will notincrease the reaction force of the accelera-tion pedal. The ECO pedal system is notdesigned to prevent the vehicle fromaccelerating.

Adjusting the ECO pedal system reactionforce:

V37-D-121025-465F7B5E-45A3-47D1-BD61-5BB28191CCCB

The ECO pedal system reaction force can beadjusted. The reaction force setting will bemaintained until the setting is changedeven if the engine is turned off.

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Setting ECO pedal reaction force:V37-D-121025-767EFC07-15ED-4E70-B9F6-033A640C3066

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Settings] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Drive Mode Enhancement Set-tings].

3. Touch [ECO Pedal].

4. To set the reaction force of the ECOpedal system, touch [Standard] or[Soft].

5. To turn off the ECO pedal system, touch[OFF].

When the ECO pedal system is turned off,the accelerator will operate normally.

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PERSONAL MODEGUID-AA2B2505-680A-406F-A90C-ABF95CA4D5B1

When the PERSONAL mode is selected, thefollowing functions can be adjusted indivi-dually.

. Engine/Transmission

. Steering

. Suspension (if so equipped)

. Active Trace Control

JVS0246X

How to set the PERSONAL modeGUID-1FAB1089-86C4-40F5-B556-B47AB8217AD9

Perform the following steps to set thePERSONAL mode.

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Infiniti Drive Mode Selector] on thelower display.

2. Touch [Engine/Transmission], [Steer-ing], [Suspension] (if so equipped) or[Active Trace Control] and select eachitem. (See “Engine/Transmission”,“Steering”, “Suspension” and “ActiveTrace Control” about the feature of eachitem.)

3. Touch [Back] or [Home] to finish thePERSONAL mode setting.

Engine/Transmission:GUID-B3090170-8371-42E2-B576-1897FB749982

“Engine/Transmission” can be set to[Sport], [Eco] (if so equipped), [Standard]or [Snow].

Steering (models with Direct AdaptiveSteering):

GUID-120511B5-2D0E-49FC-B5A6-66F7824E85DB

Seven or four combinations of steeringmode and steering response can be set.

Mode Response

Sport+ (if so equipped)

Dynamic+

Dynamic

Default

Sport

Dynamic+

Dynamic

Default

Standard Default

Steering (models without Direct AdaptiveSteering):

GUID-B942CE1F-DF2A-4733-ADA3-491FC356089B

“Steering” can be set to [Sport+] (if soequipped), [Sport] or [Standard].

Suspension (if so equipped):GUID-869BC715-B5C2-4C3E-A534-A4261163315E

“Suspension” can be set to [Standard] or[Sport].

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Active Trace Control:GUID-89D43330-76B5-4652-B09F-B8215CA4AF77

“Active Trace Control” can be set to ON(enabled) or OFF (disabled).

For details about the Active Trace Control,see “Active trace control” (P.5-135).

Reset Settings:GUID-9CC3CD7F-D2A7-4B55-936B-523408820241

Touch [Reset Settings] to restore all thePERSONAL mode settings to default.

GUID-AEBA00DF-D89A-4E31-8EBA-4D9E6F5F386C

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of Active Lane Controlcould result in serious injury or death.

. Active Lane Control will not always steerthe vehicle to keep it in the lane. It is notdesigned to prevent loss of control. It isthe driver’s responsibility to stay alert,drive safely, keep the vehicle in thetraveling lane, and be in control ofvehicle at all times.

Active Lane Control enables the driver tomake fewer steering corrections on free-ways.

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ACTIVE LANE CONTROL (if so equipped)

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JVS0615X

*1 Dynamic driver assistance switch

*2 Vehicle information display*3 Lower display

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ACTIVE LANE CONTROL OPERATIONGUID-CC4976DD-A65E-4C3B-A846-FADBCEBDEFAB

Active Lane Control slightly corrects fronttire angles and steering wheel torque tohelp reduce the difference between thevehicle’s direction and the lane direction*2 which is detected by using the cameraunit *1 located above the inside mirror.

Active Lane Control operates under thefollowing conditions:

. When the vehicle is driven at speeds ofapproximately 45 MPH (70 km/h) andabove.

. When the Lane Departure Prevention(LDP) system is enabled in the settings

menu on the lower display. To turn onthe LDP system, see “Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) system/Lane DeparturePrevention (LDP) system” (P.5-35).

. When Active Lane Control is enabled inthe settings menu on the lower display.

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JVS0615X

TURNING ACTIVE LANE CONTROLON/OFF

GUID-C9F9492C-DDC3-4196-91D5-F7CEB86283EC

To turn on Active Lane Control, push thedynamic driver assistance switch *1 onthe steering wheel after starting theengine.

Push the dynamic driver assistance switch*1 again to turn off Active Lane Control.

The dynamic driver assistance switch isused for the LDP, Blind Spot Intervention®

(BSI) and Distance Control Assist (DCA)systems. When the dynamic driver assis-tance switch is pushed, the LDP, BSI and

DCA systems will also turn on or offsimultaneously. These systems can beindividually set to on or off on the lowerdisplay *3 .

If Active Lane Control is set to off or the LDPsystem is disabled on the lower display,Active Lane Control will not turn on even ifthe dynamic driver assistance switch ispushed to on.

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The status of Active Lane Control can bechecked in the chassis control display inthe vehicle information display *2 .

. When Active Lane Control is turned on,the chassis control *A is displayed.

. When Active Lane Control is operationalor is operating, the chassis control *Bis displayed.

For setting of the chassis control display,see Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.

JVS0246X

HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE ACTIVELANE CONTROL

GUID-DE194FA2-5529-4FE7-B536-A31365E5A355

Perform the following steps to enable ordisable Active Lane Control.

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-play.

2. Touch [Lane Assist].

3. Touch [Active Lane Control] to enable ordisable Active Lane Control.

NOTE:

If the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)system setting is OFF, Active Lane Control

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cannot be operated. To use Active LaneControl, set the LDP system to ON. See“How to enable/disable the LDP system”(P.5-39).

Active Lane Control settingsGUID-5D2C1649-609C-4F55-9A6B-104397584523

Perform the following steps to set ActiveLane Control.

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-play.

2. Touch [Lane Assist].

3. Touch [Active Lane Control].

4. Touch [Active Lane Control setting] andselect [Low] or [High] to change thesetting of Active Lane Control.

ACTIVE LANE CONTROL LIMITATIONSGUID-18567D93-57DC-49F8-943B-B3609F61076C

WARNING

Listed below are the limitations for ActiveLane Control. Failure to operate the vehiclein accordance with these limitations couldresult in serious injury or death.

. Active Lane Control is primarily intendedfor use on well-developed freeways orhighways. It may not detect the lane

markers for certain roads, weather ordriving conditions.

. Using Active Lane Control under someconditions of road, lane marker or weath-er, or if you attempt to change laneswithout using the lane change signalcould lead to an unexpected systemoperation. In such conditions, you needto correct the vehicle’s direction withyour steering operation to avoid acci-dents.

. Active Lane Control will not operate atspeeds below approximately 45 MPH (70km/h) or if it cannot detect lane markers.

. Active Lane Control may not operateproperly and should not be used underthe following conditions:

— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,etc.).

— When driving on slippery roads,such as on ice or snow, etc.

— When driving on winding or unevenroads.

— When there is a lane closure due toroad repairs.

— When driving in a makeshift lane.

— When driving on roads where thelane width is too narrow.

— When driving with a tire that is notwithin normal tire conditions (forexample, tire wear, low tire pressure,installation of spare tire, tire chains,non-standard wheels).

— When the vehicle is equipped withnon-original steering parts or sus-pension parts.

. Active Lane Control may or may notoperate properly under the followingconditions:

— On roads where there are multipleparallel lane markers; lane markersthat are faded or not painted clearly;yellow painted lane markers; non-standard lane markers; or lane mar-kers covered with water, dirt, snow,etc.

— On roads where discontinued lanemarkers are still detectable.

— On roads where there are sharpcurves.

— On roads where there are sharplycontrasting objects, such as sha-dows, snow, water, wheel ruts,

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seams or lines remaining after roadrepairs. (Active Lane Control coulddetect these items as lane markers.)

— On roads where the traveling lanemerges or separates.

— When the vehicle’s traveling direc-tion does not align with the lanemarker.

— When traveling close to the vehiclein front of you, which obstructs thelane camera unit detection range.

— When rain, snow, dirt or objectadheres to the windshield in frontof the lane camera unit.

— When the headlights are not brightdue to dirt on the lens or if the aimingis not adjusted properly.

— When strong light enters the lanecamera unit. (For example, the lightdirectly shines on the front of thevehicle at sunrise or sunset.)

— When a sudden change in bright-ness occurs. (For example, when thevehicle enters or exits a tunnel orunder a bridge.)

— When entering or exiting tollgates.

— When driving on roads with awidening or narrowing lane width.

JVS0614X

*1 Vehicle information display

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-ABLE

GUID-43C8E8CF-B8E1-4C91-BA5B-CBA054808E08

Automatic deactivationGUID-4E07DD9F-CB1E-4107-83D2-7E76282657B5

Active Lane Control is not designed tooperate under the following conditions:

. When the Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) system (except TCS function) orABS operates.

. When you operate the lane changesignal and change the traveling lanesin the direction of the signal. (ActiveLane Control is deactivated for approxi-mately 2 seconds after the lane change

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signal is turned off.). When the vehicle speed lowers to less

than approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).. When the hazard warning flashers are

operated.After the above conditions have finishedand the operating conditions are satisfiedagain, Active Lane Control will resumeoperation.

Temporary disabled status at hightemperature

GUID-3EE77C53-FD1E-4201-9B32-1A74B98D0A83

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlightunder high temperature conditions (overapproximately 1048F (408C)) and thenActive Lane Control is turned on, ActiveLane Control may be deactivated automa-tically. The high cabin temperature mes-sage will appear in the vehicle informationdisplay *1 .

Action to take:

When the interior temperature is reduced,push the dynamic driver assistance switchagain to turn Active Lane Control back on.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONGUID-305AE487-F298-40D8-8E37-EAC1321A0909

If Active Lane Control malfunctions, it willcancel automatically. The chassis controlwarning will appear in the vehicle informa-tion display.

Action to take:

If the chassis control warning appears, pulloff the road to a safe location and stop thevehicle. Turn the engine off and restart theengine. If the chassis control warningcontinues to illuminate, it is recommendedyou have Active Lane Control checked by anINFINITI retailer. SSD0453

SYSTEM MAINTENANCEV37-D-121025-1AE0B264-9E99-4E16-A13F-E0CF9B775F22

The lane camera unit *1 for Active LaneControl is located above the inside mirror.To keep the proper operation of Active LaneControl and prevent a system malfunction,be sure to observe the following:

. Always keep the windshield clean.

. Do not attach a sticker (includingtransparent material) or install anaccessory near the camera unit.

. Do not place reflective materials, suchas white paper or a mirror, on theinstrument panel. The reflection ofsunlight may adversely affect the cam-

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era unit’s capability of detecting thelane markers.

. Do not strike or damage the areasaround the camera unit. Do not touchthe camera lens or remove the screwlocated on the camera unit. It isrecommended you contact an INFINITIretailer if the camera unit is damageddue to an accident.

V37-D-121025-B38D282D-E381-4226-9B23-062B3E7AA6E8

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of the LDW and LDPsystems could result in serious personalinjury or death.

. The LDW and LDP systems will notprevent loss of control. It is the driver’sresponsibility to stay alert, drive safely,keep the vehicle in the traveling lane,and be in control of vehicle at all times.

. The LDP system may activate if youchange lanes without first activatingyour turn signal or, for example, if aconstruction zone directs traffic to crossan existing lane marker. If this occurs,you may need to apply corrective steer-ing to complete your lane change.

. Because the LDP system may not acti-vate under the road, weather, and lanemarker conditions described in thissection, it may not activate every timeyour vehicle begins to leave its lane andyou will need to apply corrective steer-ing.

. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system— warns the driver with an indicator in

the vehicle information display andchime that the vehicle is beginningto leave the driving lane.

. Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system— warns the driver with an indicator in

the vehicle information display andchime, and helps the driver to returnthe vehicle to the center of thetraveling lane.

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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION(LDP) SYSTEM (if so equipped)

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JVS0231X

The LDW and LDP systems use a camera *1installed behind the windshield to monitorthe lane markers of your traveling lane.

JVS0744X

*1 Dynamic driver assistance switch

*2 Driver assist system lane indicator(green) (on the vehicle informationdisplay)

*3 Lower display

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LDW SYSTEM OPERATIONV37-D-121025-2391B14F-5202-4D89-899F-8F7E17F895CD

The LDW system operates above approxi-mately 45 MPH (70 km/h) and when thelane markers are clear.

If the vehicle approaches either the left orthe right side of the traveling lane, thedriver assist system lane indicator (orange)in the vehicle information display will blinkand a warning chime will sound.

NOTE:

The LDW system is not designed to warnwhen you operate the lane change signaland change traveling lanes in the directionof the signal. (The LDW system willbecome operable again approximately 2seconds after the lane change signal isturned off.)

JVS0246X

HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE LDWSYSTEM

V37-D-121025-5D4D0FCE-7292-4390-BC0D-D7430B968B9A

Perform the following steps to enable ordisable the LDW system.

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-play.

2. Touch [Lane Assist].

3. Touch [Lane Departure Warning] toenable or disable the system.

LDP SYSTEM OPERATIONV37-D-121025-D11B0416-778F-476C-9CAA-E313B05913FE

The LDP system operates above approxi-mately 45 MPH (70 km/h) and when thelane markers are clear.

If the vehicle approaches either the left orright side of the traveling lane, the driverassist system lane indicator (orange) in thevehicle information display will blink and awarning chime will sound. Then, the LDPsystem will automatically assist the driverto return the vehicle to the center of thetraveling lane.

NOTE:. The LDP system is not designed to work

when you operate the lane changesignal and change traveling lanes inthe direction of the signal. (The LDPsystem will become operable againapproximately 2 seconds after the lanechange signal is turned off.)

. The LDP will not operate or will stopoperating and only a warning chimewill sound under the following condi-tions.— When the steering wheel is turned

as far as necessary for the vehicle tochange lanes.

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— When the accelerator pedal is de-pressed.

— When the Intelligent Cruise Control(ICC), Distance Control Assist (DCA),Blind Spot Intervention (BSI), BlindSpot Warning (BSW), Predictive For-ward Collision Warning (PFCW) orForward Emergency Braking (FEB)approach warning occurs.

— When the BSI system activates.— When the hazard warning flashers

are operated.— When driving on a curve at a high

speed.— While the LDP system is operating,

you may hear a sound of brakeoperation. This is normal and in-dicates that the LDP system isoperating properly. (models withoutDirect Adaptive Steering)

— When the brake pedal is depressed.(models without Direct AdaptiveSteering)

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*1 Dynamic driver assistance switch

*2 Driver assist system lane indicator(green) (on the vehicle informationdisplay)

*3 Lower display

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TURNING THE LDP SYSTEM ON/OFFGUID-4E0855BC-1205-43F0-9417-DF6AA1088232

To turn on the LDP system, push thedynamic driver assistance switch *1 onthe steering wheel after starting theengine. The driver assist system laneindicator (green) *2 in the vehicle informa-tion display will illuminate.

Push the dynamic driver assistance switch*1 again to turn off the LDP system. Thedriver assist system lane indicator *2 willturn off.

The dynamic driver assistance switch *1 isused for Active Lane Control (if soequipped), LDP, Blind Spot Intervention(BSI) and Distance Control Assist (DCA)systems. When the dynamic driver assis-tance switch *1 is pushed, Active LaneControl, BSI and DCA systems will also turnon or off simultaneously. The LDP systemcan be individually set to on or off on thelower display *3 .

If the system is set to off, the system willnot turn on even if the dynamic driverassistance switch *1 is pushed to on. Toset the system to on or off on the lowerdisplay, see “How to enable/disable theLDP system” (P.5-39).

JVS0246X

HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE LDPSYSTEM

V37-D-121025-FBDC2F4D-6267-44BE-AA3B-4567F2E2FBE3

Perform the following steps to enable ordisable the LDP system.

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-play.

2. Touch [Lane Assist].

3. Touch [Lane Departure Prevention] toenable or disable the system.

LDW/LDP SYSTEM LIMITATIONSV37-D-121025-AA7B1886-AED0-4152-91F5-D6A9157BE770

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations forthe LDW and LDP systems. Failure to operatethe vehicle in accordance with these systemlimitations could result in serious injury ordeath.

. The system will not operate at speedsbelow 45 MPH (70 km/h) or if it cannotdetect lane markers.

. The LDP system is primarily intended foruse on well-developed freeways or high-ways. It may not detect the lane markersin certain roads, weather or drivingconditions.

. Do not use the LDP system under thefollowing conditions as it may notfunction properly:

— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,etc.).

— When driving on slippery roads,such as on ice or snow, etc.

— When driving on winding or unevenroads.

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— When there is a lane closure due toroad repairs.

— When driving in a makeshift ortemporary lane.

— When driving on roads where thelane width is too narrow.

— When driving without normal tireconditions (for example, tire wear,low tire pressure, installation ofspare tire, tire chains, non-standardwheels).

— When the vehicle is equipped withnon-original steering parts, brakeparts or suspension parts.

. The camera may not detect lane markersin the following situations and the LDWand LDP systems may not operateproperly.

— On roads where there are multipleparallel lane markers; lane markersthat are faded or not painted clearly;yellow painted lane markers; non-standard lane markers; or lane mar-kers covered with water, dirt, snow,etc.

— On roads where discontinued lanemarkers are still detectable.

— On roads where there are sharpcurves.

— On roads where there are sharplycontrasting objects, such as sha-dows, snow, water, wheel ruts,seams or lines remaining after roadrepairs. (The LDW and LDP systemscould detect these items as lanemarkers.)

— On roads where the traveling lanemerges or separates.

— When the vehicle’s traveling direc-tion does not align with the lanemarker.

— When traveling close to the vehiclein front of you, which obstructs thelane camera unit detection range.

— When rain, snow or dirt adheres tothe windshield in front of the lanecamera unit.

— When the headlights are not brightdue to dirt on the lens or if the aimingis not adjusted properly.

— When strong light enters the lanecamera unit. (For example, the lightdirectly shines on the front of thevehicle at sunrise or sunset.)

— When a sudden change in bright-ness occurs. (For example, when thevehicle enters or exits a tunnel orunder a bridge.)

. Excessive noise will interfere with thewarning chime sound, and the chimemay not be heard.

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*1 Warnings and indicators (on the ve-hicle information display)

*2 Dynamic driver assistance switch

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-ABLE

GUID-7B582955-7C17-4F5C-88B9-3D59256EB107

Condition AGUID-647B051C-FE23-4279-A27B-4ED0E768B68C

Under the following conditions, If the “LDPcurrently unavailable” message appears inthe vehicle information display, a chimewill sound and the LDP system will beturned off automatically.

. When the VDC system (except TCSfunction) or ABS operates.

. When the VDC system is turned off.

. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selectoris turned to the SNOW mode.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,push the dynamic driver assistance switch*2 again to turn the LDP system back on.

Condition BGUID-F8B1ACA6-289F-4DED-B5C7-0E2C0AECFC16

LDW system: If the vehicle is parked indirect sunlight under high temperatureconditions (over approximately 1048F(408C)) and then started, the LDW systemmay be deactivated automatically. The“high cabin temperature” warning mes-sage will appear in the vehicle informationdisplay.

LDP system: If the vehicle is parked indirect sunlight under high temperatureconditions (over approximately 1048F(408C)) and then the LDP system is turnedon, the LDP system may be deactivatedautomatically. The “high cabin tempera-ture” message will appear in the vehicleinformation display.

The LDW and LDP systems are not availableuntil the conditions no longer exist.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,the LDW system will resume automatically.

For the LDP system, push the dynamicdriver assistance switch *2 again to turnthe LDP system back on.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONGUID-C6F24BD2-1CDB-4A59-80C8-D911DBEB08BA

LDW system: If the LDW system malfunc-tions, it will cancel automatically, and theLDW “malfunction” message will appear inthe vehicle information display.

LDP system: If the LDP system malfunc-tions, it will cancel automatically. The LDP“malfunction” message will appear in thevehicle information display.

Action to take:

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, placethe vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn theengine off and restart the engine. If the“malfunction” message continues to ap-pear, have the system checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

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SSD0453

SYSTEM MAINTENANCEGUID-5E444278-7323-4D7D-9B27-06A0B06BB263

The lane camera unit *1 for LDW/LDPsystems is located above the inside mirror.To keep the proper operation of LDW/LDPsystems and prevent a systemmalfunction,be sure to observe the following:

. Always keep the windshield clean.

. Do not attach a sticker (includingtransparent material) or install anaccessory near the camera unit.

. Do not place reflective materials, suchas white paper or a mirror, on theinstrument panel. The reflection ofsunlight may adversely affect the cam-

era unit’s capability of detecting thelane markers.

. Do not strike or damage the areasaround the camera unit. Do not touchthe camera lens or remove the screwlocated on the camera unit. It isrecommended you contact an INFINITIretailer if the camera unit is damageddue to an accident.

GUID-8148C0B2-58DD-4E5D-87E4-E4AAC4F00A5B

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of the BSW systemcould result in serious injury or death.

. The BSW system is not a replacement forproper driving procedure and is notdesigned to prevent contact with vehi-cles or objects. When changing lanes,always use the side and rear mirrors andturn and look in the direction yourvehicle will move to ensure it is safe tochange lanes. Never rely solely on theBSW system.

. There is a limitation to the detectioncapability of the radar. Not every movingobject or vehicle will be detected. Usingthe BSW system under some road,ground, lane marker, traffic or weatherconditions could lead to improper sys-tem operation. Always rely on your ownoperation to avoid accidents.

The BSW system helps alert the driver ofother vehicles in adjacent lanes whenchanging lanes.

BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM (ifso equipped)

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The BSW system uses radar sensors *1installed near the rear bumper to detectother vehicles in an adjacent lane.

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Detection zoneThe radar sensors can detect vehicles oneither side of your vehicle within thedetection zone shown as illustrated. Thisdetection zone starts from the outsidemirror of your vehicle and extends approxi-mately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rearbumper, and approximately 10 ft (3.0 m)sideways.

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*1 Side indicator light

*2 Driver assist system blind spot indi-cator (on the vehicle information dis-play)

*3 Lower display

BSW SYSTEM OPERATIONV37-D-121025-32E603AE-BDF4-490E-B5AC-9FF1A64159F4

The BSW system operates above approxi-mately 20 MPH (32 km/h).

If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in thedetection zone, the side indicator light *1illuminates.

If the turn signal is then activated, thesystem chimes (twice) and the side indi-cator light flashes. The side indicator lightcontinues to flash until the detectedvehicle leaves the detection zone.

NOTE:. The side indicator lights illuminate for a

few seconds when the ignition switchis placed in the ON position.

. The brightness of the side indicatorlights is adjusted automatically de-pending on the brightness of theambient light.

. If a vehicle comes into the detectionzone after the driver activates the turnsignal, then only the side indicatorlight flashes and no chime sounds.(See “BSW driving situations” (P.5-46).)

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSWSYSTEM

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Perform the following steps to enable ordisable the BSW system.

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-play.

2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].

3. Touch [Blind Spot Warning] to enable ordisable the system.

Setting the side indicator lightbrightness

GUID-56122B58-1905-4FFD-8173-438CCEC51371

The brightness of the side indicator lightscan be changed using the following steps:

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-play.

2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].

3. Touch [Side Indicator Brightness] andselect [Bright], [Standard] or [Dark].

When the brightness setting is changed,the side indicator lights illuminate for a fewseconds.

BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONSGUID-58339DFB-B468-47E7-9AC6-8C7BB87CC49C

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations forthe BSW system. Failure to operate thevehicle in accordance with these systemlimitations could result in serious injury ordeath.

. The BSW system cannot detect allvehicles under all conditions.

. The radar sensors may not be able todetect and activate BSW when certain

objects are present such as:

— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.

— Vehicles such as motorcycles, lowheight vehicles, or high groundclearance vehicles.

— Oncoming vehicles.

— Vehicles remaining in the detectionzone when you accelerate from astop.

— A vehicle merging into an adjacentlane at a speed approximately thesame as your vehicle.

— A vehicle approaching rapidly frombehind.

— A vehicle which your vehicle over-takes rapidly.

— A vehicle that passes through thedetection zone quickly.

. The radar sensor’s detection zone isdesigned based on a standard lanewidth. When driving in a wider lane, theradar sensors may not detect vehicles inan adjacent lane. When driving in anarrow lane, the radar sensors maydetect vehicles driving two lanes away.

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. The radar sensors are designed to ignoremost stationary objects, however ob-jects such as guardrails, walls, foliageand parked vehicles may occasionally bedetected. This is a normal operationcondition.

. The following conditions may reduce theability of the radar to detect othervehicles:

— Severe weather

— Road spray

— Ice/frost/snow build-up on the ve-hicle

— Dirt build-up on the vehicle

. Do not attach stickers (including trans-parent material), install accessories orapply additional paint near the radarsensors. These conditions may reducethe ability of the radar to detect othervehicles.

. Excessive noise (for example, audiosystem volume, open vehicle window)will interfere with the chime sound, andit may not be heard.

BSW DRIVING SITUATIONSGUID-506CF134-84A0-482F-AE3F-24012630C90E

Indicator on

Indicator off

Indicator flashing

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Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind

Another vehicle approaching frombehind

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Illustration 1: The side indicator lightilluminates if a vehicle enters the detectionzone from behind in an adjacent lane.

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Illustration 2 – Approaching from behindIllustration 2: If the driver activates theturn signal, then the system chimes (twice)and the side indicator light flashes.

NOTE:. The radar sensors may not detect

vehicles which are approaching rapidlyfrom behind.

. If the driver activates the turn signalbefore a vehicle enters the detectionzone, the side indicator light will flashbut no chime will sound when the othervehicle is detected.

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Illustration 3 – Overtaking another vehicle

Overtaking another vehicleGUID-5FC18ED1-F917-4632-9A0E-86F3E8B85D52

Illustration 3: The side indicator lightilluminates if you overtake a vehicle andthat vehicle stays in the detection zone forapproximately 3 seconds.

The radar sensors may not detect slowermoving vehicles if they are passed quickly.

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Illustration 4 – Overtaking another vehicleIllustration 4: If the driver activates theturn signal while another vehicle is in thedetection zone, then the system chimes(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.

NOTE:. When overtaking several vehicles in a

row, the vehicles after the first vehiclemay not be detected if they are travel-ing close together.

. The radar sensors may not detectslower moving vehicles if they arepassed quickly.

. If the driver activates the turn signalbefore a vehicle enters the detection

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zone, the side indicator light will flashbut no chime will sound when the othervehicle is detected.

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Illustration 5 – Entering from the side

Entering from the sideGUID-40C9A0B9-3960-4155-880D-C60E24A6567A

Illustration 5: The side indicator lightilluminates if a vehicle enters the detectionzone from either side.

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Illustration 6 – Entering from the sideIllustration 6: If the driver activates theturn signal, then the system chimes (twice)and the side indicator light flashes.

NOTE:. The radar sensors may not detect a

vehicle which is traveling at about thesame speed as your vehicle when itenters the detection zone.

. If the driver activates the turn signalbefore a vehicle enters the detectionzone, the side indicator light will flashbut no chime will sound when the othervehicle is detected.

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*1 Vehicle information display

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-ABLE

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When radar blockage is detected, the BSWsystem will be turned off automatically, achime will sound and the “side radarobstruction” warning message will appearin the vehicle information display *1 .

The system is not available until theconditions no longer exist.

The radar sensors may be blocked bytemporary ambient conditions such assplashing water, mist or fog. The blockedcondition may also be caused by objects

such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing theradar sensors.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,the system will resume automatically.

If the “side radar obstruction” warningmessage continues to appear, have thesystem checked. It is recommended youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONGUID-9F864D7B-6938-4277-8C51-85F7D8063C8B

When the BSW system malfunctions, it willbe turned off automatically, a chime willsound, and the system “malfunction”warning message with the driver assistsystem blind spot indicator (orange) willappear in the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

Stop the vehicle in a safe location andplace the shift lever in the P (Park) position.Turn the engine off and restart the engine.If the system “malfunction” warning mes-sage with the driver assist system blindspot indicator (orange) continues to bedisplayed, have the BSW system checked.It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCEGUID-3E2CB2B6-EFF5-4692-A6F0-7D9EB7740A24

The two radar sensors *1 for the BSWsystem are located near the rear bumper.Always keep the area near the radarsensors clean.

The radar sensors may be blocked bytemporary ambient conditions such assplashing water, mist or fog.

The blocked condition may also be causedby objects such as ice, frost or dirtobstructing the radar sensors.

Check for and remove objects obstructingthe area around the radar sensors.

Do not attach stickers (including transpar-

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ent material), install accessories or applyadditional paint near the radar sensors.

Do not strike or damage the area aroundthe radar sensors.

It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer if the area around the radarsensors is damaged due to a collision.

Radio frequency statementGUID-C03D7503-8E26-41FE-AE30-6290D632AD94

For USA

This device complies with part 15 of theFCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

NOTE:

The manufacturer is not responsible forany radio or TV interference caused byunauthorized modifications to this equip-ment. Such modifications could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

This device complies with Industry CanadaStandard RSS-310.

Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz —24.25GHz

Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/mpeak (0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3m

GUID-AE748261-C23D-431B-8CDD-64BD26EA9585

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of the BSI system couldresult in serious injury or death.

. The BSI system is not a replacement forproper driving procedures and is notdesigned to prevent contact with vehi-cles or objects. When changing lanes,always use the side and rear mirrors andturn and look in the direction yourvehicle will move to ensure it is safe tochange lanes. Never rely solely on theBSI system.

. There is a limitation to the detectioncapability of the radar. Not every movingobject or vehicle will be detected. Usingthe BSI system under some road,ground, lane marker, traffic or weatherconditions could lead to improper sys-tem operation. Always rely on your ownoperation to avoid accidents.

The BSI system helps alert the driver ofother vehicles in adjacent lanes whenchanging lanes, and helps assist the driverto return the vehicle to the center of thetraveling lane.

BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION® (BSI) SYSTEM(if so equipped)

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The BSI system uses radar sensors *1installed near the rear bumper to detectother vehicles in an adjacent lane. Inaddition to the radar sensors, the BSIsystem uses a camera *2 installed behindthe windshield to monitor the lane markersof your traveling lane.

SSD1030

Detection zoneThe radar sensors can detect vehicles oneither side of your vehicle within thedetection zone shown as illustrated.

This detection zone starts from the outsidemirror of your vehicle and extends approxi-mately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rearbumper, and approximately 10 ft (3.0 m)sideways.

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*1 Side indicator light

*2 Driver assist system blind spot indi-cator (on the vehicle information dis-play)

*3 Dynamic driver assistance switch*4 Lower display

BSI SYSTEM OPERATIONV37-D-121025-96B4C4EA-DE72-44A7-840F-25C8167EECC1

The BSI system operates above approxi-mately 37 MPH (60 km/h).

If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in thedetection zone, the side indicator light *1illuminates.

If the turn signal is then activated, thesystem chimes (twice) and the side indi-cator light flashes. The side indicator lightcontinues to flash until the detectedvehicle leaves the detection zone.

If the BSI system is ON and your vehicle isapproaching a lane marker and a vehicle isin the detection zone, the system chimes(three times) and the side indicator lightflashes. The BSI system activates to helpreturn the vehicle back to the center of thedriving lane. The BSI system operatesregardless of turn signal usage.

NOTE:. BSI warning and system application

will only be activated if the sideindicator light is already illuminatedwhen your vehicle approaches a lanemarker. If another vehicle comes intothe detection zone after your vehiclehas crossed a lane marker, no BSIwarning or system application will be

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activated. (For additional information,see “BSI system limitations” (P.5-54).)

. The BSI system is typically activatedearlier than the Lane Departure Pre-vention (LDP) system when your vehi-cle is approaching a lane marker.

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*1 Driver assist system blind spot indi-cator (green) (on the vehicle informa-tion display)

*2 Dynamic driver assistance switch

*3 Lower display

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TURNING THE BSI SYSTEM ON/OFFGUID-FBECB068-D5E2-494D-9F26-FEBC5C972CBE

To turn on the BSI system, push thedynamic driver assistance switch *2 onthe steering wheel after starting theengine. The driver assist system blind spotindicator (green) *1 in the vehicle informa-tion display will illuminate.

Push the dynamic driver assistance switch*2 again to turn off the BSI system. Thedriver assist system blind spot indicator *1will turn off.

The dynamic driver assistance switch *2 isused for Active Lane Control (if soequipped), Blind Spot Intervention (BSI),LDP and Distance Control Assist (DCA)systems. When the dynamic driver assis-tance switch *2 is pushed, Active LaneControl, LDP and DCA systems will alsoturn on or off simultaneously. The BSIsystem can be individually set to on or offon the lower display *3 .

If the system is set to off, the system willnot turn on even if the dynamic driverassistance switch *2 is pushed to on. Toset the system to on or off on the lowerdisplay, see “How to enable/disable theBSI system” (P.5-54).

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSISYSTEM

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Perform the following steps to enable ordisable the BSI system.

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-play.

2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].

3. Touch [Blind Spot Intervention] toenable or disable the system.

BSI SYSTEM LIMITATIONSGUID-D3EB355E-5591-4D3B-BF49-C42A29D8401B

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations forthe BSI system. Failure to operate thevehicle in accordance with these systemlimitations could result in serious injury ordeath.

. The BSI system cannot detect all vehi-cles under all conditions.

. The radar sensors may not be able todetect and activate BSI when certainobjects are present such as:

— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.

— Vehicles such as motorcycles, lowheight vehicles, or high groundclearance vehicles.

— Vehicles remaining in the detectionzone when you accelerate from astop.

— Oncoming vehicles.

— A vehicle merging into an adjacentlane at a speed approximately thesame as your vehicle.

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— A vehicle approaching rapidly frombehind.

— A vehicle which your vehicle over-takes rapidly.

— A vehicle that passes through thedetection zone quickly.

. The radar sensor’s detection zone isdesigned based on a standard lanewidth. When driving in a wider lane, theradar sensors may not detect vehicles inan adjacent lane. When driving in anarrow lane, the radar sensors maydetect vehicles driving two lanes away.

. The radar sensors are designed to ignoremost stationary objects, however ob-jects such as guardrails, walls, foliageand parked vehicles may occasionally bedetected. This is a normal operationcondition.

. The camera may not detect lane markersin the following situations and the BSIsystem may not operate properly.

— On roads where there are multipleparallel lane markers; lane markersthat are faded or not painted clearly;yellow painted lane markers; non-standard lane markers; lane markers

covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.

— On roads where discontinued lanemarkers are still detectable.

— On roads where there are sharpcurves.

— On roads where there are sharplycontrasting objects, such as sha-dows, snow, water, wheel ruts,seams or lines remaining after roadrepairs.

— On roads where the traveling lanemerges or separates.

— When the vehicle’s traveling direc-tion does not align with the lanemarkers.

— When traveling close to the vehiclein front of you, which obstructs thelane camera unit detection range.

— When rain, snow or dirt adheres tothe windshield in front of a lanecamera unit.

— When the headlights are not brightdue to dirt on the lens or if aiming isnot adjusted properly.

— When strong light enters a lanecamera unit. (For example: light

directly shines on the front of thevehicle at sunrise or sunset.)

— When a sudden change in bright-ness occurs. (For example: when thevehicle enters or exits a tunnel orunder a bridge.)

. Do not use the BSI system under thefollowing conditions because the systemmay not function properly.

— During bad weather. (For example:rain, fog, snow, etc.)

— When driving on slippery roads,such as on ice or snow, etc.

— When driving on winding or unevenroads.

— When there is a lane closure due toroad repairs.

— When driving in a makeshift ortemporary lane.

— When driving on roads where thelane width is too narrow.

— When driving with a tire that is notwithin normal tire conditions (forexample, tire wear, low tire pressure,installation of spare tire, tire chains,non-standard wheels).

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— When the vehicle is equipped withnon-original steering parts or sus-pension parts.

. Excessive noise (for example, audiosystem volume, open vehicle window)will interfere with the chime sound, andit may not be heard.

BSI DRIVING SITUATIONSGUID-E16450E6-8687-4213-8B48-9FA034783DB0

Indicator on

Indicator off

Indicator flashing

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Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind

Another vehicle approaching frombehind

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Illustration 1: The side indicator lightilluminates if a vehicle enters the detectionzone from behind in an adjacent lane.

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Illustration 2 – Approaching from behindIllustration 2: If the driver activates theturn signal then the system chimes asound (twice) and the side indicator lightflashes.

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Illustration 3 - Approaching from behindIllustration 3: If the BSI system is on andyour vehicle is approaching a lane markerand a vehicle is in the detection zone, thesystem chimes a sound (three times) andthe side indicator light flashes. The BSIsystem activates to help return the vehicleback to the center of the driving lane.

NOTE:. The radar sensors may not detect

vehicles which are approaching rapidlyfrom behind.

. If the driver activates the turn signalbefore a vehicle enters the detectionzone, the side indicator light will flash

but no chime will sound when the othervehicle is detected.

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Illustration 4 - Overtaking another vehicle

Overtaking another vehicleGUID-3A8F82D6-FAB3-4F53-BB4F-EB0FF4562BCA

Illustration 4: The side indicator lightilluminates if you overtake a vehicle andthat vehicle stays in the detection zone forapproximately 3 seconds.

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Illustration 5 - Overtaking another vehicleIllustration 5: If the driver activates theturn signal while another vehicle is in thedetection zone, then the system chimes asound (twice) and the side indicator lightflashes.

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Illustration 6 - Overtaking another vehicleIllustration 6: If the BSI system is on andyour vehicle approaches a lane markerwhile another vehicle is in the detectionzone, the system chimes a sound (threetimes) and the side indicator light flashes.The BSI system activates to help return thevehicle back to the center of the drivinglane.

NOTE:. When overtaking several vehicles in a

row, the vehicles after the first vehiclemay not be detected if they are travel-ing close together.

. The radar sensors may not detectslower moving vehicles if they arepassed quickly.

. If the driver activates the turn signalbefore a vehicle enters the detectionzone, the side indicator light will flashbut no chime will sound when the othervehicle is detected.

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Illustration 7 - Entering from the side

Entering from the sideGUID-7B28BCB7-09C8-4BAF-ACB5-1C81F103B774

Illustration 7: The side indicator lightilluminates if a vehicle enters the detectionzone from either side.

NOTE:

The radar sensors may not detect a vehiclewhich is traveling at about the same speedas your vehicle when it enters the detec-tion zone.

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Illustration 8 - Entering from the sideIllustration 8: If the driver activates theturn signal while another vehicle is in thedetection zone, then the side indicatorlight flashes and a chime will sound twice.

NOTE:

If the driver activates the turn signalbefore a vehicle enters the detection zone,the side indicator light will flash but nochime will sound when another vehicle isdetected.

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Illustration 9 - Entering from the sideIllustration 9: If the BSI system is on andyour vehicle approaches the lane markerwhile another vehicle is in the detectionzone, the side indicator light flashes and achime will sound three times. The BSIsystem activates to help return the vehicleback to the center of the driving lane.

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Illustration 10 - Entering from the sideIllustration 10: The BSI system will notoperate if your vehicle is on a lane markerwhen another vehicle enters the detectionzone. In this case only the BSW systemoperates.

NOTE:. The radar sensors may not detect a

vehicle which is traveling at about thesame speed as your vehicle when itenters the detection zone.

. If the driver activates the turn signalbefore a vehicle enters the detectionzone, the side indicator light will flashbut no chime will sound when the other

vehicle is detected.. BSI will not operate or will stop

operating and only a warning chimewill sound under the following condi-tions.— When the brake pedal is depressed.

(models without Direct AdaptiveSteering)

— When the vehicle is acceleratedduring BSI system operation

— When steering quickly— When the ICC, DCA, PFCW or FEB

warnings sound.— When the hazard warning flashers

are operated.— When driving on a curve at a high

speed.

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*1 Vehicle information display*2 Dynamic driver assistance switch

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-ABLE

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Under the following conditions, a chimewill sound, the “currently unavailable”warning message will appear in the vehicleinformation display *1 and the BSI systemwill be turned off automatically. The BSIsystem will not be available until theconditions no longer exist.

. When the VDC system (except TCSfunction) or ABS operates.

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. When the VDC system is turned off.

. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selectoris turned to the SNOW mode.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,push the dynamic driver assistance switch*2 again to turn the BSI system back on.

When radar blockage is detected, the BSIsystem will be turned off automatically, achime will sound and the “side radarobstruction” warning message will appearin the vehicle information display *1 .

The BSI system is not available until theconditions no longer exist. For additionalinformation, see “System maintenance”(P.5-61).

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,turn the BSI system on again. If the “sideradar obstruction” warning message ap-pears even after the BSI system is turnedon again, stop the vehicle in a safelocation, place the shift lever in the P(Park) position and turn the engine off.Check for and remove objects obscuringthe radar sensors on the rear bumper, andrestart the engine.

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight

under high temperature conditions (overapproximately 1048F (408C)) and then theBSI system is turned on, the BSI systemmay be deactivated automatically. The“high cabin temperature” warning mes-sage will appear in the vehicle informationdisplay *1 .

Action to take:

When the interior temperature is reduced,push the dynamic driver assistance switch*2 again to turn the BSI system back on.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONV37-D-121025-C7FB4764-0BE7-4C90-B8C9-2019CD0D1E1E

When the BSI system malfunctions, it willbe turned off automatically, a chime willsound, and the system “malfunction”warning message with the driver assistsystem blind spot indicator (orange) willappear in the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

Stop the vehicle in a safe location andplace the shift lever in the P (Park) position.Turn the engine off and restart the engine.If the system “malfunction” warning mes-sage with the driver assist system blindspot indicator (orange) continues to bedisplayed, have the BSI system checked. Itis recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

JVS0232X

SYSTEM MAINTENANCEV37-D-121025-D1226349-BD2C-45E4-A69E-A2AB56D76D9A

The two radar sensors *1 for the BSIsystem are located near the rear bumper.Always keep the area near the radarsensors clean.

The radar sensors may be blocked bytemporary ambient conditions such assplashing water, mist or fog.

The blocked condition may also be causedby objects such as ice, frost or dirtobstructing the radar sensors.

Check for and remove objects obstructingthe area around the radar sensors.

Do not attach stickers (including transpar-

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ent material), install accessories or applyadditional paint near the radar sensors.

Do not strike or damage the area aroundthe radar sensors.

It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer if the area around the radarsensors is damaged due to a collision.

The lane camera unit *2 for BSI system islocated above the inside mirror. To keepthe proper operation of BSI and prevent asystem malfunction, be sure to observe thefollowing:

. Always keep the windshield clean.

. Do not attach a sticker (includingtransparent material) or install anaccessory near the camera unit.

. Do not place reflective materials, suchas white paper or a mirror, on theinstrument panel. The reflection ofsunlight may adversely affect the cam-era unit’s capability of detecting thelane markers.

. Do not strike or damage the areasaround the camera unit. Do not touchthe camera lens or remove the screwlocated on the camera unit. It isrecommended you contact an INFINITIretailer if the camera unit is damaged

due to an accident.

Radio frequency statementGUID-16993A88-48CC-481D-A6B8-4B7F3CCADA9C

For USA

This device complies with part 15 of theFCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

NOTE:

The manufacturer is not responsible forany radio or TV interference caused byunauthorized modifications to this equip-ment. Such modifications could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

This device complies with Industry CanadaStandard RSS-310.

Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz —24.25GHz

Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/mpeak (0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3m

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GUID-D54B4D45-2B9F-4CD1-A3BC-D6788542EF95

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of the BCI system couldresult in serious injury or death.

. The BCI system is not a replacement forproper driving procedure, is not de-signed to prevent contact with vehiclesor objects and does not provide fullbrake power. When backing out ofparking spaces, always use the insideand rear mirrors and turn and look in thedirection you will move. Never rely solelyon the BCI system.

. There is a limitation to the detectioncapability of the radar or the sonar.Using the BCI system under some road,ground, traffic or weather conditionscould lead to improper system opera-tion. Always rely on your own operationto avoid accidents.

The BCI system can help alert the driver ofan approaching vehicle or objects behindthe vehicle when the driver is backing outof a parking space.

JVS0233X

The BCI system uses radar sensors *1installed on both sides near the rearbumper to detect an approaching vehicleand sonar sensors *2 to detect objects inthe rear.

JVS0173X

JVS0234X

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The radar sensors *1 detect an approach-ing vehicle from up to approximately 49 ft(15 m) away. The sonar sensors *2 detectstationary objects behind the vehicle up toapproximately 4.9 ft (1.5 m). Refer to theillustration for approximate zone coverageareas *3 .

JVS0611X

*1 Side indicator light

*2 BCI ON indicator*3 Upper display*4 Lower display

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BCI SYSTEM OPERATIONGUID-FA73A5F9-354C-4A1F-8CC2-C22EBCBC04B5

When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)position and the vehicle speed is less thanapproximately 5 MPH (8 km/h), the BCIsystem operates.

If the radar detects a vehicle approachingfrom the side or the sonar detects closestationary objects behind the vehicle, thesystem gives visual and audible warnings.If the driver does not apply the brakes, thesystem automatically applies the brake fora moment when the vehicle is movingbackwards. After the automatic brakeapplication, the driver must depress thebrake pedal to maintain brake pressure. If

the driver’s foot is on the acceleratorpedal, the system pushes the acceleratorupward before applying the brake. If youcontinue to accelerate, the system will notengage the brake.

JVS0304X

Upper displayWhen the shift lever is placed in the R(Reverse) position, the indicator on the BCIsystem key *1 illuminates on the upperdisplay.

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SSD1028

Side indicator light

JVS0307X

Upper display

If the radar detects an approaching vehiclefrom the side, the system chimes a sound(single beep), the side indicator light onthe side the vehicle is approaching fromflashes and a yellow rectangular frame *Aappears on the upper display.

JVS0172X

Illustration 1

JVS0173X

Illustration 2

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NOTE:. In the case of several vehicles ap-

proaching in a row (Illustration 1) orin the opposite direction (Illustration2), a chime may not be sounded by theBCI system after the first vehiclepasses the sensors.

. The sonar system chime indicatingthere is an object behind the vehiclehas a higher priority than the BCIchime (single beep) indicating anapproaching vehicle. If the sonar sys-tem detects an object behind thevehicle and the BCI system detects anapproaching vehicle at the same time,the following indications are provided:— The sonar system chime sounds— The side indicator light on the side

of the approaching vehicle flashes,and

— A yellow rectangular frame appearsin the display.

JVS0307X

If an approaching vehicle or object behindthe vehicle is detected when your vehicle isbacking up, red frame *A will appear onthe upper display and the system willchime three times. Then, the brakes will beapplied momentarily. After the automaticbrake application, the driver must depressthe brake pedal to maintain brake pres-sure.

If the driver’s foot is on the acceleratorpedal, the system moves the acceleratorpedal upward before the braking is ap-plied. However, if you continue to accel-erate, the system will not engage thebrakes.

The BCI system does not operate if theobject is very close to the bumper.

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JVS0612X

*A Upper display

*B Lower display

JVS0304X

Upper display

TURNING THE BCI SYSTEM ON/OFFGUID-85D24C56-5257-45FC-8884-1156BDE516B1

The BCI system automatically turns onevery time the engine is started.

The BCI system can be turned off tempora-rily by touching the BCI system key *1 onthe upper display. The indicator on the BCION key turns off. When the shift lever isplaced in the R (Reverse) position again,the BCI system is turned on.

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BCISYSTEM

GUID-BD51B193-3D70-44D2-9740-75DB5F7D4363

The BCI system can be turned off perma-nently using the lower display. Perform thefollowing steps to enable or disable the BCIsystem.

1. Push the MENU button *1 and touch[Settings] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Camera/Sonar].

3. Touch [Camera].

4. Touch [Back-up Collision Intervention]to enable/disable the system.

When the BCI system is disabled bytouching [Back-up Collision Intervention],the BCI system does not turn on auto-matically by the following operations:

. When the shift lever is placed in the R(Reverse) position

. When the engine is restarted

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JVS0479X

BCI SYSTEM LIMITATIONSGUID-015F7370-E01C-47EC-B0CE-688B6859DCD2

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations forthe BCI system. Failure to operate the

vehicle in accordance with these systemlimitations could result in serious injury ordeath.

. Always check your surroundings andturn to check what is behind you beforebacking up.

. The radar sensors detect approaching(moving) vehicles. The radar sensorscannot detect every object such as:

— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals orchild operated toy vehicles

— A vehicle that is passing at speedsgreater than approximately 15 MPH(24 km/h)

. The radar sensors may not detect ap-proaching vehicles in certain situations:

— Illustration a.When a vehicle parkednext to you obstructs the beam of theradar sensor.

— Illustration b. When the vehicle isparked in an angled parking space.

— Illustration c. When the vehicle isparked on inclined ground.

— Illustration d. When an approachingvehicle turns into your vehicle’sparking lot aisle.

— Illustration e. When the angleformed by your vehicle and ap-proaching vehicle is small.

. The following conditions may reduce theability of the radar sensors to detectother vehicles:

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— Severe weather

— Road spray

— Ice/frost/dirt build up on the vehicle

. Do not attach stickers (including trans-parent material), install accessories orapply additional paint near the radarsensors. These conditions may reducethe ability of the radar sensors to detectother vehicles.

. The sonar sensors detect stationaryobjects behind the vehicle. The sonarsensor may not detect:

— Small or moving objects

— Wedge-shaped objects

— Object close to the bumper (lessthan approximately 1 ft (30 cm))

— Thin objects such as rope, wire andchain, etc.

. The brake engagement by the BCIsystem is not as effective on a slope asit is on flat ground. When on a steepslope the system may not functionproperly.

. Do not use the BCI system under thefollowing conditions because the systemmay not function properly.

— When driving with a tire that is notwithin normal tire conditions (forexample, tire wear, low tire pressure,installation of spare tire, tire chains,non-standard wheels).

— When the vehicle is equipped withnon-original brake parts or suspen-sion parts.

. Excessive noise (for example, audiosystem volume, open vehicle window)will interfere with the chime sound, andit may not be heard.

JVS0614X

*1 Vehicle information display

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-ABLE

GUID-9097D361-3A48-4CE5-8725-42F39CE304C2

If the following message appears in thevehicle information display *1 , a chimewill sound and the BCI system will beturned off automatically.

. “Unavailable High Accelerator Temp.”:If the vehicle is parked in direct sun-light under high temperature condi-tions (over approximately 104 8F (408C)) and then started, the BCI systemmay be deactivated automatically.

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Action to take:When the interior temperature is re-duced, turn off the BCI system and turnit on again.

. “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction”:When side radar blockage is detected.Action to take:When the blockage is removed, turn offthe BCI system and turn it on again.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONGUID-9E7F9DDD-72EE-4D00-ACF3-2C5833AFDB5B

If the BCI system malfunctions, it will turnoff automatically, a chime will sound andBCI system “malfunction” warning mes-sage will appear in the vehicle informationdisplay *1 .

Action to take:

Stop the vehicle in a safe location andplace the shift lever in the P (Park) position.Turn the engine off and restart the engine.If the warning message continues toappear, have the system checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

JVS0489X

SYSTEM MAINTENANCEGUID-AACA1D4C-69A2-4715-A2D4-FD0D6E2D4DC8

The two radar sensors *1 for the BCIsystem is located near the rear bumper.Always keep the area near the radarsensors clean.

The radar sensors may be blocked bytemporary ambient conditions such assplashing water, mist or fog.

The blocked condition may also be causedby objects such as ice, frost or dirtobstructing the radar sensors.

Check for and remove objects obstructingthe area around the radar sensors.

Do not attach stickers (including transpar-

ent material), install accessories or applyadditional paint near the radar sensors.

Do not strike or damage the area aroundthe radar sensors.

It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer if the area around the radarsensors is damaged due to a collision.

Radio frequency statementGUID-CB92F1EF-257C-4E49-B4AD-0689AD4B9EF7

For USA

This device complies with part 15 of theFCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

NOTE:

The manufacturer is not responsible forany radio or TV interference caused byunauthorized modifications to this equip-ment. Such modifications could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

This device complies with Industry CanadaStandard RSS-310.

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Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz —24.25GHz

Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/mpeak (0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3m

V37-D-121025-23AAF2E8-96D4-4088-8FC4-E0EA618F6140

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROLV37-D-121025-C80C843B-C941-4617-9A6B-8ACA08B59C74

. If the cruise control system malfunc-tions, it will cancel automatically. Thecruise indicator (green) in the vehicleinformation display will then blink towarn the driver.

. If the engine coolant temperature be-comes excessively high, the cruisecontrol system will be canceled auto-matically.

. If the cruise indicator (green) blinks,turn the cruise control MAIN switch offand have the system checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

. The cruise indicator (green) may some-times blink when the cruise controlMAIN switch is turned ON while push-ing the SET/COAST (-), RESUME/ACCEL-ERATE (+) or CANCEL switch. To properlyset the cruise control system, performthe steps below in the order indicated.

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control when drivingunder the following conditions:

. when it is not possible to keep thevehicle at a set speed

. in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies inspeed

. on winding or hilly roads

. on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)

. in very windy areas

Doing so could cause a loss of vehiclecontrol and result in an accident.

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JVS0190X

1. RESUME/ACCELERATE (+) switch2. SET/COAST (-) switch3. CANCEL switch4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch

JVS0306X

Cruise indicator

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONSV37-D-121025-FB0B9100-C99C-4A9C-A4E2-8F0F55B5FB3C

The cruise indicator and the set vehiclespeed are displayed in the vehicle informa-tion display. The cruise indicator indicatesthe staus of the cruise control system bythe color.

The cruise control allows driving at a speedbetween 25 to 90 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)without keeping your foot on the accel-erator pedal.

To turn on the cruise control, push theMAIN switch on. The cruise indicator(white) will come on.

To set cruising speed, accelerate yourvehicle to the desired speed, push theSET/COAST (-) switch and release it. (Thecruise indicator (green) will illuminate.)Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.

. To pass another vehicle, depress theaccelerator pedal. When you releasethe pedal, the vehicle will return to thepreviously set speed.

. The vehicle may not maintain the setspeed on winding or hilly roads. If thishappens, drive without the cruise con-trol.

To cancel the preset speed, follow any ofthese methods:

1. Push the CANCEL switch.

2. Tap the brake pedal.

3. Turn the MAIN switch off.

After any of the above operations isperformed, the color of the cruise indicatorwill change from green to white.

. If you depress the brake pedal whilepushing the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+)or SET/COAST (-) switch and reset at thecruising speed, the cruise control willdisengage. Turn the MAIN switch offonce and then turn it on again.

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. The cruise control will automaticallycancel if the vehicle slows more than8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed.

. If you move the shift lever to N (Neutral)position, the cruise control will becanceled.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use oneof the following methods:

. Depress the accelerator pedal. Whenthe vehicle attains the desired speed,push and release the SET/COAST (-)switch.

. Push and hold the RESUME/ACCELER-ATE (+) switch.When the vehicle attainsthe speed you desire, release theswitch.

. Push, then quickly release the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+) switch. Each time youdo this, the set speed will increase byabout 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).

To reset at a slower cruising speed, useone of the following methods:

. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When thevehicle attains the desired speed, pushthe SET/COAST (-) switch and release it.

. Push and hold the SET/COAST (-)switch. Release the switch when thevehicle slows down to the desired

speed.. Push, then quickly release the SET/

COAST (-) switch. Each time you do this,the set speed will decrease by about 1MPH (1.6 km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push andrelease the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+)switch. The vehicle will resume the lastset cruising speed when the vehicle speedis over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

V37-D-121025-E12DEF9F-F1BA-4CEB-86DE-36755D88029A

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of the ICC system couldresult in serious injury or death.

. ICC is not a collision avoidance orwarning device. For highway use onlyand it is not intended for congestedareas or city driving. Failure to apply thebrakes could result in an accident.

. Always observe posted speed limits anddo not set the speed over them.

. Always drive carefully and attentivelywhen using either cruise control mode.Read and understand the Owner’s Man-ual thoroughly before using the cruisecontrol. To avoid serious injury or death,do not rely on the system to preventaccidents or to control the vehicle’sspeed in emergency situations. Do notuse cruise control except in appropriateroad and traffic conditions.

. In the conventional (fixed speed) cruisecontrol mode, a warning chime will notsound to warn you if you are too close tothe vehicle ahead. Pay special attentionto the distance between your vehicle andthe vehicle ahead of you or a collision

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could occur.

The ICC system maintains a selecteddistance from the vehicle in front of youwithin the speed range of 0 to 90 MPH (0 to144 km/h) up to the set speed. The setspeed can be selected by the driverbetween 20 to 90 MPH (32 to 144 km/h).

The vehicle travels at a set speed when theroad ahead is clear.

The ICC system can be set to one of twocruise control modes.

. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode:For maintaining a selected distancebetween your vehicle and the vehiclein front of you up to the preset speed.

. Conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-trol mode:For cruising at a preset speed.

JVS0751X

*1 Displays and indicators

*2 ICC switches*A MAIN (ON·OFF) switch

Push the MAIN switch *A to choose thecruise control mode between the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode and theconventional (fixed speed) cruise control

mode.

Once a control mode is activated, it cannotbe changed to the other cruise controlmode. To change the mode, push the MAINswitch *A once to turn the system off. Thenpush the MAIN switch *A again to turn thesystem back on and select the desired

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cruise control mode.

Always confirm the setting in the ICCsystem display.

For the vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode, see “Vehicle-to-vehicle distancecontrol mode” (P.5-77).

For the conventional (fixed speed) cruisecontrol mode, see “Conventional (fixedspeed) cruise control mode” (P.5-91).

JVS0209X

HOW TO SELECT THE CRUISE CON-TROL MODE

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Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicledistance control mode

V37-D-121025-A118E9F7-859B-4F56-99C3-0CC1D7D06EF6

To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distancecontrol mode *1 , quickly push and releasethe MAIN switch *A .

Selecting the conventional (fixedspeed) cruise control mode

GUID-61BCC5E4-FEDE-4FCB-B6EE-B28A6AC3D206

To choose the conventional (fixed speed)cruise control mode *2 , push and hold theMAIN switch *A for longer than approxi-mately 1.5 seconds. See “Conventional

(fixed speed) cruise control mode” (P.5-91).

VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCECONTROL MODE

V37-D-121025-8FBC4AFD-22C3-46CC-855D-F92C37DF0F5C

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode, the ICC system automatically main-tains a selected distance from the vehicletraveling in front of you according to thatvehicle’s speed (up to the set speed), or atthe set speed when the road ahead is clear.

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The system is intended to enhance theoperation of the vehicle when following avehicle traveling in the same lane anddirection.

If the radar sensor *A detects a slowermoving vehicle ahead, the system willreduce the vehicle speed so that yourvehicle follows the vehicle in front at theselected distance.

The system automatically controls thethrottle and applies the brakes (up toapproximately 40% of vehicle brakingpower) if necessary.

The detection range of the sensor isapproximately 650 ft (200 m) ahead.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode operation

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The vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode is designed to maintain a selecteddistance and reduce the speed to matchthe slower vehicle ahead; the system willdecelerate the vehicle as necessary and ifthe vehicle ahead comes to a stop, thevehicle decelerates to a standstill. How-ever, the ICC system can only apply up toapproximately 40% of the vehicle’s totalbraking power. This system should only beused when traffic conditions allow vehiclespeeds to remain fairly constant or whenvehicle speeds change gradually. If avehicle moves into the traveling lane aheador if a vehicle traveling ahead rapidlydecelerates, the distance between vehiclesmay become closer because the ICC systemcannot decelerate the vehicle quickly en-ough. If this occurs, the ICC system willsound a warning chime and blink thesystem display to notify the driver to takenecessary action.

The system will cancel and a warningchime will sound if the speed is belowapproximately 15 MPH (24 km/h) and avehicle is not detected ahead. The systemwill also disengage when the vehicle goes

above the maximum set speed.

See “Approach warning” (P.5-84).

The following items are controlled in thevehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:

. When there are no vehicles travelingahead, the vehicle-to-vehicle distancecontrol mode maintains the speed setby the driver. The set speed range isbetween approximately 20 and 90 MPH(32 and 144 km/h).

. When there is a vehicle traveling ahead,the vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode adjusts the speed to maintain thedistance, selected by driver, from thevehicle ahead. The adjusting speedrange is up to the set speed. If thevehicle ahead comes to a stop, thevehicle decelerates to a standstill with-in the limitations of the system. Thesystem will cancel once it judges astandstill with a warning chime.

. When the vehicle traveling ahead hasmoved out from its lane of travel, thevehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode accelerates and maintains vehi-cle speed up to the set speed.

The ICC system does not control vehiclespeed or warn you when you approachstationary and slow moving vehicles. You

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must pay attention to vehicle operation tomaintain proper distance from vehiclesahead when approaching toll gates ortraffic congestion.

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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode switches

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The system is operated by a MAIN switchand four control switches, all mounted onthe steering wheel.

1. RESUME/ACCELERATE (+) switch:

Resumes set speed or increases speedincrementally.

2. SET/COAST (-) switch:

Sets desired cruise speed, reducesspeed incrementally.

3. CANCEL switch:

Deactivates the system without erasing

the set speed.

4. MAIN switch:

Master switch to activate the system

5. DISTANCE switch:

Changes the vehicle’s following dis-tance:. Long. Middle. Short

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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode display and indicators

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The display is located between the speed-ometer and tachometer.

1. This indicator indicates the ICC systemstatus depending on a color.. Intelligent Cruise Control system ON

indicator (white):Indicates that the MAIN switch is ON.

. Intelligent Cruise Control system setindicator (green):Indicates that cruising speed is set

. Intelligent Cruise Control systemwarning (orange):

Indicates that there is a malfunctionin the ICC system.

2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator:

Indicates whether it detects a vehicle infront of you.

3. Set vehicle speed indicator:

Indicates the set vehicle speed.

For Canadian models, the speed isdisplayed in km/h.

4. Set distance indicator:

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Operating vehicle-to-vehicle dis-tance control mode

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To turn on the cruise control, quickly pushand release the MAIN switch *A on. TheIntelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ONindicator (white), set distance indicatorand set vehicle speed indicator come onand in a standby state for setting.

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To set cruising speed, accelerate yourvehicle to the desired speed, push theSET/COAST (-) switch and release it. (TheICC system set indicator (green), vehicleahead detection indicator, set distanceindicator and set vehicle speed indicatorcome on.) Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. Your vehicle will maintain the setspeed.

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When the SET/COAST (-) switch is pushedunder the following conditions, the systemcannot be set and the ICC indicators willblink for approximately 2 seconds:

. When traveling below 20 MPH (32km/h) and the vehicle ahead is notdetected

. When the shift lever is not in the D(Drive) or manual shift mode

. When the parking brake is applied

. When the brakes are operated by thedriver

When the SET/COAST (-) switch is pushedunder the following conditions, the systemcannot be set.

A warning chime will sound and the“currently unavailable” warning messageappears in the vehicle information display.

. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selectoris turned to the SNOWmode (To use theICC system, turn the INFINITI DriveMode Selector to a mode other thanthe SNOW mode, push the MAIN switchto turn off the ICC and reset the ICCswitch by pressing the MAIN switchagain.)For details about the INFINITI DriveMode Selector, see “INFINITI DriveMode Selector” (P.5-23).

. When the VDC system is off (To use theICC system, turn on the VDC system.Push the MAIN switch to turn off the ICCsystem and reset the ICC switch bypushing the MAIN switch again.)For details about the VDC system, see“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-tem” (P.5-133).

. When ABS or VDC (including the trac-tion control system) is operating

. When a wheel is slipping (To use the ICCsystem, make sure the wheels are nolonger slipping.)

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*1 System set display with vehicle ahead*2 System set display without vehicle

ahead

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The driver sets the desired vehicle speedbased on the road conditions. The ICCsystem maintains the set vehicle speed,similar to standard cruise control, as longas no vehicle is detected in the lane ahead.

The ICC system displays the set speed.

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When a vehicle is detected in the laneahead, the ICC system decelerates the

vehicle by controlling the throttle andapplying the brakes to match the speedof a slower vehicle ahead. The system thencontrols the vehicle speed based on thespeed of the vehicle ahead to maintain thedriver selected distance.

The stoplights of the vehicle come onwhen braking is performed by the ICCsystem.

When the brake operates, a noise may beheard. This is not a malfunction.

When a vehicle ahead is detected, thevehicle ahead detection indicator comeson. The ICC system will also display the set

speed and selected distance.

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When a vehicle is no longer detectedahead, the ICC system gradually acceler-ates your vehicle to resume the previouslyset vehicle speed. The ICC system thenmaintains the set speed.

When a vehicle is no longer detected thevehicle ahead detection indicator turns off.

If a vehicle ahead appears during accel-eration to the set vehicle speed or any timethe ICC system is in operation, the systemcontrols the distance to that vehicle.

When a vehicle is no longer detected underapproximately 15 MPH (24 km/h), thesystem will be canceled.

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When passing another vehicle, the setspeed indicator will flash when the vehiclespeed exceeds the set speed. The vehicledetect indicator will turn off when the areaahead of the vehicle is open. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return tothe previously set speed.

Even though your vehicle speed is set inthe ICC system, you can depress theaccelerator pedal when it is necessary toaccelerate your vehicle rapidly.

How to change the set vehiclespeed

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To cancel the preset speed, use any ofthese methods:

. Push the CANCEL switch. The set vehiclespeed indicator will go out.

. Tap the brake pedal. The set vehiclespeed indicator will go out.

. Turn the MAIN switch off. Both theIntelligent Cruise Control system setindicator (green) and set vehicle speedindicator will go out.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use oneof the following methods:

. Depress the accelerator pedal. Whenthe vehicle attains the desired speed,push and release the SET/COAST (-)switch.

. Push and hold the RESUME/ACCELER-ATE (+) switch. The set vehicle speedwill increase by approximately 5 MPH(5 km/h for Canada).

. Push, then quickly release the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+) switch. Each time youdo this, the set speed will increase byapproximately 1 MPH (1 km/h forCanada).

To reset at a slower cruising speed, useone of the following methods:

. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When thevehicle attains the desired speed, pushthe SET/COAST (-) switch and release it.

. Push and hold the SET/COAST (-)switch. The set vehicle speed willdecrease by approximately 5 MPH (5km/h for Canada).

. Push, then quickly release the SET/COAST (-) switch. Each time you do this,the set speed will decrease by approxi-mately 1 MPH (1 km/h for Canada).

To resume the preset speed, push andrelease the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+)switch. The vehicle will resume the lastset cruising speed when the vehicle speedis over 20 MPH (32 km/h).

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How to change the set distance tothe vehicle ahead

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The distance to the vehicle ahead can beselected at any time depending on thetraffic conditions.

Each time the DISTANCE switch *A ispushed, the set distance will change tolong, middle, short and back to long againin that sequence.

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. The distance to the vehicle ahead willchange according to the vehicle speed.The higher the vehicle speed, the long-er the distance.

. If the engine is stopped, the setdistance becomes “long”. (Each timethe engine is started, the initial setting

becomes “long”.)

Approach warningV37-D-121025-75B5DA38-C209-4E02-89D4-2FDDC4ADBC31

If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicleahead due to rapid deceleration of thatvehicle or if another vehicle cuts in, thesystem warns the driver with the chime and

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ICC system display. Decelerate by depres-sing the brake pedal to maintain a safevehicle distance if:

. The chime sounds.

. The vehicle ahead detection and setdistance indicator blink.

The warning chime may not sound in somecases when there is a short distancebetween vehicles. Some examples are:

. When the vehicles are traveling at thesame speed and the distance betweenvehicles is not changing

. When the vehicle ahead is travelingfaster and the distance between vehi-cles is increasing

. When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicleThe warning chime will not sound when:

. Your vehicle approaches other vehiclesthat are parked or moving slowly.

. The accelerator pedal is depressed,overriding the system.

NOTE:

The approach warning chime may soundand the system display may blink whenthe radar sensor detects objects on theside of the vehicle or on the side of theroad. This may cause the ICC system to

decelerate or accelerate the vehicle. Theradar sensor may detect these objectswhen the vehicle is driven on windingroads, narrow roads, hilly roads or whenentering or exiting a curve. In these casesyou will have to manually control theproper distance ahead of your vehicle.

Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affectedby vehicle operation (steering maneuver ordriving position in the lane) or traffic orvehicle condition (for example, if a vehicleis being driven with some damage).

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A chime sounds under the following con-ditions and the control is automaticallycanceled.

. When the vehicle ahead is not detectedand your vehicle is traveling below thespeed of 15 MPH (24 km/h)

. When the system judges the vehicle isat standstill

. When the shift lever is not in the Dposition or Manual mode

. When the parking brake is applied

. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selectoris turned to the SNOW mode

. When the VDC system is turned off

. When ABS or VDC (including the trac-tion control system) operates

. When distance measurement becomesimpaired due to adhesion of dirt orobstruction to the sensor

. When a wheel slips

. When the radar signal is temporarilyinterrupted

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode limitations

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WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations forthe ICC system. Failure to operate thevehicle in accordance with these systemlimitations could result in serious injury ordeath.

. The system is primarily intended for useon straight, dry, open roads with lighttraffic. It is not advisable to use thesystem in city traffic or congested areas.

. This system will not adapt automaticallyto road conditions. This system shouldbe used in evenly flowing traffic. Do notuse the system on roads with sharpcurves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or

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in fog.

. As there is a performance limit to thedistance control function, never relysolely on the ICC system. This systemdoes not correct careless, inattentive orabsent-minded driving, or overcomepoor visibility in rain, fog, or other badweather. Decelerate the vehicle speed bydepressing the brake pedal, dependingon the distance to the vehicle ahead andthe surrounding circumstances in orderto maintain a safe distance betweenvehicles.

. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, thevehicle decelerates to a standstill withinthe limitations of the system. Thesystem will cancel once it judges thatthe vehicle has come to a standstill andsound a warning chime. To prevent thevehicle from moving, the driver mustdepress the brake pedal.

. Always pay attention to the operation ofthe vehicle and be ready to manuallycontrol the proper following distance.The vehicle-to-vehicle distance controlmode of the ICC system may not be ableto maintain the selected distance be-tween vehicles (following distance) orselected vehicle speed under some

circumstances.

. Normally when controlling the distanceto a vehicle ahead, this system auto-matically accelerates or decelerates yourvehicle according to the speed of thevehicle ahead. Depress the acceleratorto properly accelerate your vehicle whenacceleration is required for a lanechange. Depress the brake pedal whendeceleration is required to maintain asafe distance to the vehicle ahead due toits sudden braking or if a vehicle cuts in.Always stay alert when using the ICCsystem.

. The system may not detect the vehicle infront of you in certain road or weatherconditions. To avoid accidents, never usethe ICC system under the followingconditions:

— On roads where the traffic is heavyor there are sharp curves

— On slippery road surfaces such ason ice or snow, etc.

— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,etc.)

— When rain, snow or dirt adhere tothe system sensor

— On steep downhill roads (the vehi-cle may go beyond the set vehiclespeed and frequent braking mayresult in overheating the brakes)

— On repeated uphill and downhillroads

— When traffic conditions make itdifficult to keep a proper distancebetween vehicles because of fre-quent acceleration or deceleration

. In some road or traffic conditions, avehicle or object can unexpectedly comeinto the sensor detection zone and causeautomatic braking. You may need tocontrol the distance from other vehiclesusing the accelerator pedal. Always stayalert and avoid using the ICC systemwhen it is not recommended in thissection.

The radar sensor will not detect thefollowing objects:

. Stationary and slow moving vehicles

. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway

. Oncoming vehicles in the same lane

. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travellane

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The sensor generally detects the signalsreturned from the vehicle ahead. Therefore,if the sensor cannot detect the reflectionfrom the vehicle ahead, the ICC systemmay not maintain the selected distance.

The following are some conditions in whichthe sensor cannot detect the signals:

. When the snow or road spray fromtraveling vehicles reduces the sensor’svisibility

. When excessively heavy baggage isloaded in the rear seat or the trunk ofyour vehicle

The ICC system is designed to automati-cally check the sensor’s operation withinthe limitation of the system. When thesensor is covered with dirt or is obstructed,the system will automatically be canceled.If the sensor is covered with ice, atransparent or translucent vinyl bag, etc.,the ICC system may not detect them. Inthese instances, the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-tance control mode may not cancel andmay not be able to maintain the selectedfollowing distance from the vehicle ahead.Be sure to check and clean the sensorregularly.

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The detection zone of the radar sensor islimited. A vehicle ahead must be in thedetection zone for the vehicle-to-vehicledistance detection mode to maintain theselected distance from the vehicle ahead.

A vehicle ahead may move outside of thedetection zone due to its position withinthe same lane of travel. Motorcycles maynot be detected in the same lane ahead ifthey are traveling offset from the centerlineof the lane. A vehicle that is entering thelane ahead may not be detected until thevehicle has completely moved into thelane. If this occurs, the ICC system maywarn you by blinking the system indicator

and sounding the chime. The driver mayhave to manually control the proper dis-tance away from vehicle traveling ahead.

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When driving on some roads, such aswinding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, orroads which are under construction, theradar sensor may detect vehicles in adifferent lane, or may temporarily notdetect a vehicle traveling ahead. This maycause the ICC system to decelerate oraccelerate the vehicle.

The detection of vehicles may also beaffected by vehicle operation (steeringmaneuver or traveling position in the lane,etc.) or vehicle condition. If this occurs, theICC system may warn you by blinking thesystem indicator and sounding the chimeunexpectedly. You will have to manually

control the proper distance away from thevehicle traveling ahead.

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When driving on the freeway at a set speedand approaching a slower traveling vehicleahead, the ICC system will adjust thespeed to maintain the distance, selectedby the driver, from the vehicle ahead. If thevehicle ahead changes lanes or exits thefreeway, the ICC system will accelerate andmaintain the speed up to the set speed.Pay attention to the driving operation tomaintain control of the vehicle as itaccelerates to the set speed.

The vehicle may not maintain the set speedon winding or hilly roads. If this occurs, youwill have to manually control the vehiclespeed.

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*1 Vehicle information display*2 MAIN switch

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Condition A:V37-D-121025-822C0622-F81B-426A-8D38-383675EDBE68

Under the following conditions, the ICCsystem is automatically canceled. Thechime will sound and the “currently un-available” warning message will appear inthe vehicle information display.

. When the VDC is turned off

. When the ABS or VDC (including thetraction control system) operates

. When a tire slips

. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selectoris turned to the SNOW mode

. When the radar signal is temporarilyinterrupted

Action to take:

When the conditions listed above are nolonger present, turn the ICC system backon to use the system.

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When the radar sensor area of the frontbumper is covered with dirt or is ob-structed, making it impossible to detect avehicle ahead, the ICC system is automa-tically canceled.

The chime will sound and the “front radarobstruction” warning message will appearin the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

If the warning message appears, stop thevehicle in a safe place, place the shift leverin the P (Park) position and turn the engineoff. When the radar signal is temporarilyinterrupted, clean the sensor area of thefront bumper and restart the engine. If the“front radar obstruction” warning messagecontinues to be displayed, it is recom-mended you have the ICC system checkedby an INFINITI retailer.

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When the ICC system is not operatingproperly, the chime sounds and the ICCsystem warning (orange) will appear.

Action to take:

If the warning appears, stop the vehicle ina safe place and place the shift lever in theP (Park) position. Turn the engine off,restart the engine, resume driving and setthe ICC system again.

If it is not possible to set the system or thewarning stays on, it may indicate that theICC system is malfunctioning. Althoughthe vehicle is still driveable under normal

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conditions, have the vehicle checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

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System maintenanceV37-D-121025-E195BDE8-05E3-48C8-880A-3100E46CB318

The sensor for the ICC system *A is locatedbehind the lower grille of the front bumper.

To keep the ICC system operating properly,be sure to observe the following:

. Always keep the sensor area of the frontbumper clean.

. Do not strike or damage the areasaround the sensor.

. Do not cover or attach stickers or similarobjects on the front bumper near thesensor area. This could cause failure ormalfunction.

. Do not attach metallic objects near thesensor area (brush guard, etc.). Thiscould cause failure or malfunction.

. Do not alter, remove or paint the frontbumper. It is recommended you contactan INFINITI retailer before customizingor restoring the front bumper.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modification not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canadalicence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-tion is subject to the following twoconditions:

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1. This device may not cause interference,and

2. This device must accept any interfer-ence, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the de-vice.

CONVENTIONAL (fixed speed)CRUISE CONTROL MODE

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This mode allows driving at a speedbetween 25 to 90 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)without keeping your foot on the accel-erator pedal.

WARNING

. In the conventional (fixed speed) cruisecontrol mode, a warning chime does notsound to warn you if you are too close tothe vehicle ahead, as neither the pre-sence of the vehicle ahead nor thevehicle-to-vehicle distance is detected.

. Pay special attention to the distancebetween your vehicle and the vehicleahead of you or a collision could occur.

. Always confirm the setting in the ICCsystem display.

. Do not use the conventional (fixedspeed) cruise control mode when drivingunder the following conditions:

— when it is not possible to keep thevehicle at a set speed

— in heavy traffic or in traffic thatvaries in speed

— on winding or hilly roads

— on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,etc.)

— in very windy areas

. Doing so could cause a loss of vehiclecontrol and result in an accident.

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Conventional (fixed speed) cruisecontrol switches

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1. RESUME/ACCELERATE (+) switch:

Resumes set speed or increases speedincrementally.

2. SET/COAST (-) switch:

Sets the desired cruise speed, reducesspeed incrementally.

3. CANCEL switch:

Deactivates the system without erasingthe set speed.

4. MAIN switch:

Master switch to activate the system.

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Conventional (fixed speed) cruisecontrol mode display and indica-tors

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The display is located in the vehicleinformation display.

1. Cruise indicator:

This indicator indicates the condition ofICC system depending on a color.. Cruise control ON indicator (white):

Indicates that the MAIN switch is ON.. Cruise control set indicator (green):

Displays while the vehicle speed iscontrolled by the conventional (fixedspeed) cruise control mode of the

ICC system.. Cruise control system warning (or-

ange):Indicates that there is a malfunctionin the ICC system.

2. Set vehicle speed indicator:

This indicator indicates the set vehiclespeed.

For Canadian models, the speed isdisplayed in km/h.

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Operating conventional (fixedspeed) cruise control mode

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To turn on the conventional (fixed speed)cruise control mode, push and hold theMAIN switch *A for longer than about 1.5seconds.

When pushing the MAIN switch on, theconventional (fixed speed) cruise controlmode display and indicators are displayedin the vehicle information display. Afteryou hold the MAIN switch on for longerthan about 1.5 seconds, the ICC systemdisplay turns off. The cruise indicatorappears. You can now set your desired

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cruising speed. Pushing the MAIN switchagain will turn the system completely off.

When the ignition switch is placed in theOFF position, the system is also automati-cally turned off.

To use the ICC system again, quickly pushand release the MAIN switch (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode) or push andhold it (conventional cruise control mode)again to turn it on.

When the Distance Control Assist (DCA)system is on, the conventional (fixedspeed) cruise control mode cannot beturned on even though the MAIN switch ispushed and held.

To turn on the conventional (fixed speed)cruise control mode, turn off the DCAsystem. See “Distance Control Assist(DCA) system” (P.5-95).

CAUTION

To avoid accidentally engaging cruise con-trol, make sure to turn the MAIN switch offwhen not using the ICC system.

JVS0224X

To set cruising speed, accelerate yourvehicle to the desired speed, push theSET/COAST (-) switch and release it. (Thecolor of the cruise indicator changes togreen and set vehicle speed indicatorcomes on.) Take your foot off the accel-erator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain theset speed.

. To pass another vehicle, depress theaccelerator pedal. When you releasethe pedal, the vehicle will return to thepreviously set speed.

. The vehicle may not maintain the setspeed when going up or down steephills. If this happens, manually main-

tain vehicle speed.To cancel the preset speed, use any of thefollowing methods:

1. Push the CANCEL switch. The vehiclespeed indicator will turn off.

2. Tap the brake pedal. The vehicle speedindicator will turn off.

3. Turn the MAIN switch off. Both thecruise indicator and vehicle speedindicator will turn off.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use oneof the following three methods:

1. Depress the accelerator pedal. Whenthe vehicle attains the desired speed,push and release the SET/COAST (-)switch.

2. Push and hold the RESUME/ACCELER-ATE (+) switch.When the vehicle attainsthe desired speed, release the switch.

3. Push, then quickly release the RE-SUME/ACCELERATE (+) switch. Eachtime you do this, the set speed willincrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).

To reset at a slower cruising speed, useone of the following three methods:

1. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When thevehicle attains the desired speed, push

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the SET/COAST (-) switch and release it.

2. Push and hold the SET/COAST (-)switch. Release the switch when thevehicle slows down to the desiredspeed.

3. Push, then quickly release the SET/COAST (-) switch. Each time you do this,the set speed will decrease by about 1MPH (1.6 km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push andrelease the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+)switch. The vehicle will resume the lastset cruising speed when the vehicle speedis over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

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A chime sounds under the following con-ditions and the control is automaticallycanceled.

. When the vehicle slows downmore than8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed

. When the shift lever is not in the D(Drive) or manual shift mode

. When the parking brake is applied.

. When the VDC operates (including thetraction control system)

. When a wheel slips

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WarningV37-D-121025-72526CC3-E5EC-44B6-9285-C81F69E550BE

When the system is not operating properly,the chime sounds and the color of thecruise indicator will change to orange.

Action to take:

If the color of the cruise indicator changesto orange, stop the vehicle in a safe placeand place the shift lever in the P (Park)position. Turn the engine off, restart theengine, resume driving and then performthe setting again.

If it is not possible to set or the indicatorstays on, it may indicate that the system ismalfunctioning. Although the vehicle is

still driveable under normal conditions,have the vehicle checked. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

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WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of the DCA system couldresult in serious personal injury or death.

. Always drive carefully and attentivelywhen using the DCA system. Read andunderstand the Owner’s Manual thor-oughly before using the DCA system. Toavoid serious injury or death, do not relyon the system to prevent accidents or tocontrol the vehicle’s speed in emergencysituations. Do not use the DCA systemexcept in appropriate road and trafficconditions.

. This system is only an aid to assist thedriver and is not a collision warning oravoidance device. It is the driver’sresponsibility to stay alert, drive safelyand be in control of the vehicle at alltimes.

. As there is a performance limit to thedistance control function, never relysolely on the DCA system. This systemdoes not correct careless, inattentive orabsent-minded driving, or overcomepoor visibility in rain, fog, or other badweather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by

depressing the brake pedal, dependingon the distance to the vehicle ahead andthe surrounding circumstances in orderto maintain a safe distance betweenvehicles.

. Always pay attention to the operation ofthe vehicle and be ready to manuallydecelerate to maintain the proper follow-ing distance. The DCA systemmay not beable to decelerate the vehicle undersome circumstances.

. This system only brakes and moves theaccelerator pedal upward to help assistthe driver to maintain a following dis-tance from the vehicle ahead. Accelera-tion should be operated by the driver.

. The DCA system does not control vehiclespeed or warn you when you approachstationary and slow moving vehicles.Youmust pay attention to vehicle operationto maintain proper distance from vehi-cles ahead.

. The DCA system automatically decele-rates your vehicle to help assist thedriver to maintain a following distancefrom the vehicle ahead. Manually brakewhen deceleration is required to main-tain a safe distance upon sudden brak-

ing by the vehicle ahead or when avehicle suddenly appears in front of you.Always stay alert when using the DCAsystem.

. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, thevehicle decelerates to a standstill withinthe limitations of the system. Thesystem will cancel with a warning chimeonce it judges that the vehicle has cometo a standstill. To prevent the vehiclefrom moving, the driver must depressthe brake pedal.

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DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM(if so equipped)

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The DCA system is intended to assist thedriver in keeping a following distance fromthe vehicle ahead traveling in the samelane and direction.

If the radar sensor *A detects a slowermoving vehicle ahead, the system willreduce the vehicle speed to help assistthe driver to maintain a following distance.

The system automatically controls thethrottle and applies the brakes (up toapproximately 40% of vehicle brakingpower) if necessary.

The detection range of the sensor isapproximately 650 ft (200 m) ahead.

JVS0747X

*1 Dynamic driver assistance switch

*2 Driver assist system forward indicator(green) (on the vehicle informationdisplay)

*3 Vehicle ahead detection indicator (onthe vehicle information display)

*4 Lower display

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DCA SYSTEM OPERATIONV37-D-121025-B04160A4-4E97-484F-B700-2A0B402937B4

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of the DCA system couldresult in serious personal injury or death.

. When the vehicle ahead detection in-dicator light is not illuminated, systemwill not control the vehicle or warn thedriver.

. Never place your foot under the brakepedal. Your foot may be caught when thesystem controls the brake.

. Depending on the position of the accel-erator pedal, the systemmay not be ableto assist the driver to release theaccelerator pedal appropriately.

The DCA system brakes and moves theaccelerator pedal upward according to thedistance from and the relative speed of thevehicle ahead to help assist the driver inmaintaining a following distance. Thesystem will decelerate as necessary and ifthe vehicle ahead comes to a stop, thevehicle decelerates to a standstill. How-ever, the DCA system can only apply up to

approximately 40% of the vehicle’s totalbraking power. If a vehicle moves into thetraveling lane ahead or if a vehicle travel-ing ahead rapidly decelerates, the distancebetween vehicles may become closerbecause the DCA system cannot deceleratethe vehicle quickly enough. If this occurs,the DCA system will sound a warning chimeand blink the system display to notify thedriver to take necessary action.

See “Approach warning” (P.5-99).

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*1 System set display with a vehicleahead

*2 System set display without a vehicleahead

*3 System set display with a vehicleahead (brake operation is necessary)

The DCA system helps assist the driver tokeep a following distance to the vehicleahead by braking and moving the accel-erator pedal upward in the normal drivingcondition.

When a vehicle ahead is detected:

The vehicle ahead detection indicatorcomes on.

When the vehicle approaches a vehicleahead:

. If the driver’s foot is not on theaccelerator pedal, the system activatesthe brakes to decelerate smoothly asnecessary. If the vehicle ahead comesto a stop, the vehicle decelerates to astandstill within the limitations of thesystem.

. If the driver’s foot is on the acceleratorpedal, the system moves the accelera-

tor pedal upward to assist the driver torelease the accelerator pedal.

When brake operation by the driver isrequired:

The system alerts the driver by a warningchime and blinking the vehicle aheaddetection indicator. If the driver’s foot ison the accelerator pedal after the warning,the system moves the accelerator pedalupward to assist the driver to switch to thebrake pedal.

The stop lights of the vehicle come onwhen braking is performed by the DCAsystem.

When the brake operates, a noise may beheard. This is not a malfunction.

Overriding the system:

The following driver’s operation overridesthe system operation.

. When the driver depresses the accel-erator pedal even further while thesystem is moving the accelerator pedalupward, the DCA system control of theaccelerator pedal is canceled.

. When the driver’s foot is on the accel-erator pedal, the brake control by thesystem is not operated.

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. When the driver’s foot is on the brakepedal, neither the brake control nor thealert by the system operates.

. When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)system is set, the DCA system will beinactive.

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If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicleahead due to rapid deceleration of thatvehicle or if another vehicle cuts in, thesystem warns the driver with the chime andDCA system display. Decelerate by depres-sing the brake pedal to maintain a safevehicle distance if:

. The chime sounds.

. The vehicle ahead detection indicatorblinks.

. The driver assist system forward indi-cator (orange) blinks.

The warning chime may not sound in somecases when there is a short distancebetween vehicles. Some examples are:

. When the vehicles are traveling at thesame speed and the distance betweenvehicles is not changing

. When the vehicle ahead is travelingfaster and the distance between vehi-cles is increasing

. When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicleThe driver assist system forward indicator(orange) blinks and the warning chime willnot sound when your vehicle approachesvehicles that are parked or moving slowly.

NOTE:

The approach warning chime may soundand the driver assist system forwardindicator (orange) may blink when theradar sensor detects objects on the side ofthe vehicle or on the side of the road. Thismay cause the DCA system to decelerate oraccelerate the vehicle. The radar sensormay detect these objects when the vehicleis driven on winding roads, narrow roads,hilly roads or when entering or exiting acurve. In these cases you will have tomanually control the proper distanceahead of your vehicle.

Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affectedby vehicle operation (steering maneuver ordriving position in the lane) or traffic orvehicle condition (for example, if a vehicleis being driven with some damage).

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JVS0748X

*1 Dynamic driver assistance switch

*2 Driver assist system forward indicator(green) (on the vehicle informationdisplay)

*3 Lower display

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To turn on the DCA system, push thedynamic driver assistance switch *1 onthe steering wheel after starting theengine. The driver assistance switch in-dicator *2 in the vehicle information dis-play will appear. Push the dynamic driverassistance switch *1 again to turn off theDCA system. The driver assistance switchindicator *2 will turn off.

The system will start to operate after thevehicle speed is above approximately 3MPH (5 km/h).

The dynamic driver assistance switch *1 isused for the DCA, Active Lane Control (if soequipped), LDP and BSI systems.When thedynamic driver assistance switch *1 ispushed, Active Lane Control, LDP and BSIsystems will also turn on or off simulta-neously. The DCA system can be individu-ally set to on or off on the lower display *3 .If the system is set to off, the system willnot turn on even if the dynamic driverassistance switch *1 is pushed to on. Toset the system to on or off on the display,see “How to enable/disable the DCAsystem” (P.5-101).

When the conventional (fixed speed) cruisecontrol mode is operating, the DCA system

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will not operate. (To use the DCA system,turn the conventional (fixed speed) cruisecontrol mode off, then push the dynamicdriver assistance switch.)

For details about the conventional (fixedspeed) cruise control mode, see “Intelli-gent Cruise Control (ICC) system” (P.5-75).

When the engine is turned off, the DCAsystem is automatically turned off.

JVS0246X

HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE DCASYSTEM

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Perform the following steps to enable ordisable the DCA system.

1. Push the MENU *1 button and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-play.

2. Touch [Forward Assist].

3. Touch [Distance Control Assist] to en-able or disable the system.

JVS0225X

DCA SYSTEM DISPLAY AND INDICA-TORS

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The display is located between the speed-ometer and tachometer.

1. Driver assist system forward indicator. Driver assist system forward indica-

tor (green):Indicates that the DCA system is ON.

. Driver assist system forward indica-tor (orange):Indicates whether there is a mal-function in the DCA system.

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2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator:

Indicates whether it detects a vehicle infront of you.

DCA SYSTEM LIMITATIONSGUID-C199E7D2-61FA-4DA1-8EB1-6030B6EA7E86

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations ofthe DCA system. Failure to operate thevehicle in accordance with these systemlimitations could result in serious injury ordeath.

. This system will not adapt automaticallyto road conditions. Do not use thesystem on roads with sharp curves, oron icy roads, in heavy rain or in fog.

. The DCA system will not apply brakecontrol while the driver’s foot is on theaccelerator pedal.

. As there is a performance limit to thedistance control function, never relysolely on the DCA system. This systemdoes not correct careless, inattentive orabsent-minded driving, or overcomepoor visibility in rain, fog, or other badweather. Decelerate the vehicle speed bydepressing the brake pedal, depending

on the distance to the vehicle ahead andthe surrounding circumstances in orderto maintain a safe distance betweenvehicles.

. The system may not detect the vehicle infront of you in certain road or weatherconditions. To avoid accidents, never usethe DCA system under the followingconditions:

— On roads with sharp curves

— On slippery road surfaces such ason ice or snow, etc.

— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,etc.)

— When rain, snow or dirt adhere tothe system sensor

— On steep downhill roads (frequentbraking may result in overheatingthe brakes)

— On repeated uphill and downhillroads

. In some road or traffic conditions, avehicle or object can unexpectedly comeinto the sensor detection zone and causeautomatic braking. You may need tocontrol the distance from other vehicles

using the accelerator pedal. Always stayalert and avoid using the DCA systemwhen it is not recommended in thissection.

The radar sensor will not detect thefollowing objects:

. Stationary and slow moving vehicles

. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway

. Oncoming vehicles in the same lane

. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travellane

The following are some conditions in whichthe sensor cannot detect the signals:

. When the snow or road spray fromtraveling vehicles reduces the sensor’svisibility

. When excessively heavy baggage isloaded in the rear seat or the trunkroom of your vehicle

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The detection zone of the sensor is limited.A vehicle ahead must be in the detectionzone for the system to operate.

A vehicle ahead may move outside of thedetection zone due to its position withinthe same lane of travel. Motorcycles maynot be detected in the same lane ahead ifthey are traveling offset from the centerlineof the lane. A vehicle that is entering thelane ahead may not be detected until thevehicle has completely moved into thelane. If this occurs, the system may warnyou by blinking the system indicator andsounding the chime. The driver may haveto manually control the proper distance

away from vehicle traveling ahead.

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When driving on some roads, such aswinding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, orroads which are under construction, thesensor may detect vehicles in a differentlane, or may temporarily not detect avehicle traveling ahead. This may causethe system to work inappropriately.

The detection of vehicles may also beaffected by vehicle operation (steeringmaneuver or traveling position in the lane,etc.) or vehicle condition. If this occurs, thesystem may warn you by blinking thesystem indicator and sounding the chimeunexpectedly. You will have to manuallycontrol the proper distance away from the

vehicle traveling ahead.

JVS0610X

*1 Vehicle information display*2 Dynamic driver assistance switch

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-ABLE

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Condition AGUID-DBD4B6C0-E98B-4CB2-A34C-B7601F5669EB

Under the following conditions, the DCAsystem is automatically canceled. Thechime will sound and the “currently un-available” warning message will appear inthe vehicle information display. The systemwill not be able to be set.

. When the VDC system is off (To use theDCA system, turn on the VDC, thenpush the dynamic driver assistance

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switch *2 .) For details about the VDCsystem, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) system” (P.5-133)

. When the VDC or ABS (including thetraction control system) operates

. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selectoris turned to the SNOWmode (To use theDCA system, turn the INFINITI DriveMode Selector to a mode other than theSNOW mode, then turn on the dynamicdriver assistance switch *2 .) For de-tails about the INFINITI Drive ModeSelector, see “INFINITI Drive ModeSelector” (P.5-23)

. When the radar signal is temporarilyinterrupted

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When the conditions listed above are nolonger present, turn the DCA system backon to use the system.

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When the radar sensor area of the frontbumper is covered with dirt or is ob-structed, making it impossible to detect avehicle ahead, the DCA system is auto-matically canceled.

The chime will sound, the driver assistsystem forward indicator (orange) and the

“front radar obstruction” warning messagewill appear in the vehicle informationdisplay.

Action to take:GUID-CFBF9608-D85D-40D6-96A1-0F243E8C2862

If the driver assist system forward indicator(orange) and the warning message appear,stop the vehicle in a safe place, place theshift lever in the P (Park) position and turnthe engine off. When the radar signal istemporarily interrupted, clean the sensorarea of the front bumper and restart theengine. If the warning message continuesto be displayed, have the DCA systemchecked. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONGUID-4EA26598-CF1A-432F-AD96-4D4633819B9C

When the DCA system is not operatingproperly, the chime sounds, the driverassist system forward indicator (orange)and the system “malfunction” warningmessage will appear in the vehicle infor-mation display.

Action to take:

If the driver assist system forward indicator(orange) and the warning message appear,stop the vehicle in a safe place and placethe shift lever in the P (Park) position. Turnthe engine off, restart the engine, and turn

on the DCA system again.

If it is not possible to set the system or theindicator stays on, it may indicate that thesystem is malfunctioning. Although thevehicle is still driveable under normalconditions, have the vehicle checked. Itis recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCEV37-D-121025-623BFC0B-BC28-42A4-B74C-109E1E5A5B56

The sensor for the DCA system is commonwith the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)system and is located behind the lowergrille of the front bumper.

For the sensor maintenance, see “Intelli-gent Cruise Control (ICC) system” (P.5-75).

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

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FCC Warning

Changes or modification not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canadalicence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-tion is subject to the following twoconditions:

1. This device may not cause interference,and

2. This device must accept any interfer-ence, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the de-vice.

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WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of the FEB system couldresult in serious personal injury or death.

. The FEB system is a supplemental aid tothe driver. It is not a replacement for thedriver’s attention to traffic conditions orresponsibility to drive safely. It cannotprevent accidents due to carelessness ordangerous driving techniques.

. The FEB system does not function in alldriving, traffic, weather and road condi-tions.

The FEB system can assist the driver whenthere is a risk of a forward collision withthe vehicle ahead in the traveling lane.

JVS0235X

The FEB system uses a radar sensor *Alocated behind the lower grille of the frontbumper to measure the distance to thevehicle ahead in the same lane.

FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB)SYSTEM (if so equipped)

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*1 FEB system warning light (on theinstrument panel)

*2 Indicators and warnings (on the vehi-cle information display)

*A Driver assist system forwardindicator

*B Vehicle ahead detection indicator

*3 Lower display

FEB SYSTEM OPERATIONGUID-E048BF5E-C50B-4EE7-AA47-D5EAEE96A216

The FEB system operates at speeds aboveapproximately 3 MPH (5 km/h).

If a risk of a forward collision is detected,the FEB system will provide the firstwarning to the driver by flashing the driverassist system forward indicator (orange) *Aand the vehicle ahead detection indicator(orange) *B , and providing an audiblewarning. In addition, the FEB systempushes the accelerator pedal up. If thedriver releases the accelerator pedal, thenthe system applies partial braking.

If the driver applies the brakes quickly andforcefully after the warning, and the FEBsystem detects that there is still thepossibility of a forward collision, thesystem will automatically increase thebraking force.

If a forward collision is imminent and thedriver does not take action, the FEB systemissues the second visual (red) and audiblewarning and automatically applies harderbraking.

NOTE:

The vehicle’s stop lights come on whenbraking is performed by the FEB system.

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Depending on vehicle speed and distanceto the vehicle ahead, as well as driving androadway conditions, the system may helpthe driver avoid a forward collision or mayhelp mitigate the consequences of acollision should one be unavoidable.

If the driver is handling the steering wheel,accelerating or braking, the FEB system willfunction later or will not function.

The automatic braking will cease under thefollowing conditions:

. When the steering wheel is turned as faras necessary to avoid a collision.

. When the accelerator pedal is de-pressed.

. When there is no longer a vehicledetected ahead.

If the FEB system has stopped the vehicle,the vehicle will remain at a standstill forapproximately 2 seconds before the brakesare released. JVS0601X

*1 FEB system warning light (on theinstrument panel)

*2 Lower display

*3 MENU button

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TURNING THE FEB SYSTEM ON/OFFGUID-1196D6D5-BB9C-49E2-9A40-2BA55A8EF2B2

Perform the following steps to turn the FEBsystem on or off.

1. Push the MENU button *3 and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower display*2 .

2. Touch [Emergency Assist].

3. Touch [Forward emergency braking] toturn the system ON/OFF.

When the FEB system is turned off, the FEBsystem warning light (orange) *1 illumi-nates.

The FEB system will be automaticallyturned ON when the engine is restarted.

NOTE:

The PFCW system is integrated into theFEB system. There is not a separateselection in the display for the PFCWsystem. When the FEB is turned off, thePFCW system is also turned off.

FEB SYSTEM LIMITATIONSGUID-817E251B-D5D4-45FF-A343-2FAEA5BFE495

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations forthe FEB system. Failure to operate thevehicle in accordance with these systemlimitations could result in serious injury ordeath.

. The FEB system cannot detect all vehi-cles under all conditions.

. The radar sensor does not detect thefollowing objects:

— Pedestrians, animals or obstacles inthe roadway

— Oncoming vehicles

— Crossing vehicles

. The radar sensor has some performancelimitations. If a stationary vehicle is inthe vehicle’s path, the FEB system willnot function when the vehicle is driven atspeeds over approximately 45 MPH (70km/h).

. The radar sensor may not detect avehicle ahead in the following condi-tions:

— Dirt, ice, snow or other materialcovering the radar sensor.

— Interference by other radar sources.

— Snow or road spray from travelingvehicles.

— If the vehicle ahead is narrow (e.g.motorcycle)

— When driving on a steep downhillslope or roads with sharp curves.

. In some road or traffic conditions, theFEB system may unexpectedly push theaccelerator pedal up or apply partialbraking.When acceleration is necessary,continue to depress the acceleratorpedal to override the system.

. Braking distances increase on slipperysurfaces.

. The system is designed to automaticallycheck the sensor’s functionality, withincertain limitations. The system may notdetect some forms of obstruction of thesensor area such as ice, snow, stickers,for example. In these cases, the systemmay not be able to warn the driverproperly. Be sure that you check, cleanand clear the sensor area regularly.

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. Excessive noise will interfere with thewarning chime sound, and the chimemay not be heard.

JVS0602X

*1 FEB system warning light (on theinstrument panel)

*2 Driver assist system forward indicator(on the vehicle information display)

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-ABLE

GUID-82F2C5EE-F65B-4511-BBD6-9FC023FCA777

Condition AGUID-ADF65876-1D32-4AB9-A79E-51DBBAD626F9

When the radar sensor picks up interfer-ence from another radar source, making itimpossible to detect a vehicle ahead, theFEB system is automatically turned off. TheFEB system warning light (orange) *1 andthe driver assist system forward indicator(orange) *2 will illuminate.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,the FEB system will resume automatically.

Condition BGUID-B90B1B67-E5E6-4EDD-9754-C7631FFC34C9

When the sensor area of the front bumperis covered with dirt or is obstructed,making it impossible to detect a vehicleahead, the FEB system is automaticallyturned off. The FEB system warning light(orange) *1 and the driver assist systemforward indicator (orange) *2 will illumi-nate and the “front radar obstruction”warning message will appear in the vehicleinformation display.

Action to take:

If the FEB system warning light (orange) *1comes on, stop the vehicle in a safe place,place the shift lever in the P (Park) positionand turn the engine off. Clean the radarcover on lower grille with a soft cloth, andrestart the engine. If the warning lightcontinues to illuminate, have the FEBsystem checked. It is recommended youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Condition CGUID-28D97A32-D71E-47EC-B41D-40F527634B38

When the accelerator pedal actuator de-tects that the internal motor temperature ishigh, the FEB system is automaticallyturned off. The FEB system warning light(orange) *1 and the driver assist systemforward indicator (orange) *2 will illumi-nate and the “Unavailable High AcceleratorTemperature” warning message will ap-pear in the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,the FEB system will resume automatically.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONGUID-FDCEC082-CF22-4E97-BD60-543BC7C2C3A9

If the FEB system malfunctions, it will beturned off automatically, a chime willsound, the FEB system warning light(orange) *1 and the driver assist systemforward indicator (orange) *2 will illumi-nate and the system “malfunction” warn-ing message will appear in the vehicleinformation display.

Action to take:

If the FEB system warning light (orange) *1comes on, stop the vehicle in a safelocation and place the shift lever in the P(Park) position. Turn the engine off andrestart the engine. If the warning lightcontinues to illuminate, have the FEBsystem checked. It is recommended youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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JVS0235X

SYSTEM MAINTENANCEGUID-793AE201-9674-43D3-B0EE-AA2D274A2697

The sensor *A is located behind the lowergrille of the front bumper.

To keep the system operating properly, besure to observe the following:

. Always keep the sensor area of the frontbumper clean.

. Do not strike or damage the areasaround the sensor.

. Do not cover or attach stickers or similarobjects on the front bumper near thesensor area. This could cause failure ormalfunction.

. Do not attach metallic objects near thesensor area (brush guard, etc.). Thiscould cause failure or malfunction.

. Do not alter, remove or paint the frontbumper. It is recommended you contactan INFINITI retailer before customizingor restoring the front bumper.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modification not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canadalicence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-tion is subject to the following twoconditions:

1. This device may not cause interference,and

2. This device must accept any interfer-ence, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the de-vice.

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GUID-2D06B2D7-D7F0-4CC6-8168-05E31E2ED348

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use of the PFCW systemcould result in serious injury or death.

. The PFCW system helps warn the driverbefore a collision but will not avoid acollision. It is the driver’s responsibilityto stay alert, drive safely and be incontrol of the vehicle at all times.

The PFCW system can help alert the driverwhen there is a sudden braking of a secondvehicle traveling in front of the vehicleahead in the same lane.

JVS0235X

The PFCW system uses a radar sensor *Alocated behind the lower grille of the frontbumper to measure the distance to asecond vehicle ahead in the same lane.

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*1 Driver assist system forward indicator(on the vehicle information display)

*2 Vehicle ahead detection indicator (onthe vehicle information display)

*3 FEB system warning light (on theinstrument panel)

*4 Lower display

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PFCW SYSTEM OPERATIONGUID-EA1DF446-05B6-456C-97D8-25FB449BC510

The PFCW system operates at speedsabove approximately 3 MPH (5 km/h).

If there is a potential risk of a forwardcollision, the PFCW system will warn thedriver by blinking the driver assist systemforward indicator and the vehicle aheaddetection indicator, and sounding an audi-ble alert.

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JVS0601X

*1 FEB system warning light (on theinstrument panel)

*2 Lower display

*3 MENU button

TURNING THE PFCW SYSTEM ON/OFF

GUID-AC33BAA4-A08F-4D5E-8D5B-266709EF42E4

Perform the following steps to turn thePFCW system on or off.

1. Push the MENU button *3 and touch[Driver Assistance] on the lower display*2 .

2. Touch [Emergency Assist].

3. Touch [Forward emergency braking] toturn the system ON/OFF.

When the PFCW system is turned off, theFEB system warning light (orange) *1illuminates.

NOTE:

The PFCW system is integrated into theFEB system. There is not a separateselection in the display for the PFCWsystem. When the FEB is turned off, thePFCW system is also turned off.

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Illustration AJVS0296X

Illustration B

JVS0297X

Illustration C

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Illustration DPFCW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

GUID-455C5B74-CB20-41CE-9FBC-56C07CE75995

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations forthe PFCW system. Failure to operate thevehicle in accordance with these systemlimitations could result in serious injury ordeath.

. The PFCW system cannot detect allvehicles under all conditions.

. The radar sensor does not detect thefollowing objects:

— Pedestrians, animals or obstacles inthe roadway

— Oncoming vehicles

— Crossing vehicles

. (Illustration A) The PFCW system doesnot function when a vehicle ahead is anarrow vehicle, such as a motorcycle.

. The radar sensor may not detect avehicle ahead in the following condi-tions:

— Snow or heavy rain

— Dirt, ice, snow or other materialcovering the radar sensor

— Interference by other radar sources

— Snow or road spray from travellingvehicles.

— Driving in a tunnel

— (Illustration B) When the vehicleahead is being towed.

— (Illustration C) When the distance tothe vehicle ahead is too close, thebeam of the radar sensor is ob-structed.

— (Illustration D) When driving on asteep downhill slope or roads withsharp curves.

. The system is designed to automaticallycheck the sensor’s functionality, withincertain limitations. The system may notdetect some forms of obstruction of thesensor area such as ice, snow, stickers,for example. In these cases, the systemmay not be able to warn the driver

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properly. Be sure that you check, cleanand clear the sensor area regularly.

. Excessive noise will interfere with thewarning chime sound, and the chimemay not be heard.

JVS0602X

*1 FEB system warning light (on theinstrument panel)

*2 Driver assist system forward indicator(on the vehicle information display)

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-ABLE

GUID-0100C753-06FB-4D85-9B17-E76D054465AA

Condition AGUID-9E802995-6589-4B23-BC31-E6A0AFC33535

When the radar sensor picks up interfer-ence from another radar source, making itimpossible to detect a vehicle ahead, thePFCW system is automatically turned off.The FEB system warning light (orange) *1and the driver assist system forwardindicator (orange) *2 will illuminate.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,the PFCW system will resume automati-cally.

Condition BGUID-663B1273-8225-4991-B047-0F1435F68733

When the sensor area of the front bumperis covered with dirt or is obstructed,making it impossible to detect a vehicleahead, the PFCW system is automaticallyturned off. The FEB system warning light(orange) *1 and the driver assist systemforward indicator (orange) *2 will illumi-nate and the “front radar obstruction”warning message will appear in the vehicleinformation display.

Action to take:

If the FEB system warning light (orange) *1comes on, stop the vehicle in a safe place,place the shift lever in the P (Park) positionand turn the engine off. Clean the radarcover on lower grille with a soft cloth, andrestart the engine. If the FEB systemwarning light *1 continues to illuminate,have the PFCW system checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

NOTE:

If the FEB system stops working, the PFCWsystem will also stop working.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONGUID-D9B2EC55-89A2-4341-9CF7-2D5BDEAB1CCA

If the PFCW malfunctions, it will be turnedoff automatically, a chime will sound, theFEB system warning light (orange) *1 andthe driver assist system forward indicator(orange) *2 will illuminate, and the system“malfunction” message will appear in thevehicle information display.

Action to take:

If the FEB system warning light (orange) *1comes on, stop the vehicle in a safelocation, turn the engine off and restartthe engine. If the warning light continues

to illuminate, have the PFCW systemchecked. It is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

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JVS0235X

SYSTEM MAINTENANCEGUID-BAD4D55B-052E-4186-8131-D6F260402C36

The sensor *A is located behind the lowergrille of the front bumper.

To keep the system operating properly, besure to observe the following:

. Always keep the sensor area of the frontbumper clean.

. Do not strike or damage the areasaround the sensor.

. Do not cover or attach stickers or similarobjects on the front bumper near thesensor area. This could cause failure ormalfunction.

. Do not attach metallic objects near thesensor area (brush guard, etc.). Thiscould cause failure or malfunction.

. Do not alter, remove or paint the frontbumper. It is recommended you contactan INFINITI retailer before customizingor restoring the front bumper.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modification not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canadalicence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-tion is subject to the following twoconditions:

1. This device may not cause interference,and

2. This device must accept any interfer-ence, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the de-vice.

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CAUTION

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),follow these recommendations to obtainmaximum engine performance and ensurethe future reliability and economy of yournew vehicle.

Failure to follow these recommendationsmay result in shortened engine life andreduced engine performance.

. Avoid driving for long periods at con-stant speed, either fast or slow. Do notrun the engine over 4,000 rpm.

. Do not accelerate at full throttle in anygear.

. Avoid quick starts.

. Avoid hard braking as much as possi-ble.

GUID-E1459835-666E-4073-BC8E-722F7466CF82

Follow these easy-to-use Fuel EfficientDriving Tips to help you achieve the mostfuel economy from your vehicle.

1. Use smooth accelerator and brakepedal application.. Avoid rapid starts and stops.. Use smooth, gentle accelerator and

brake application whenever possi-ble.

. Maintain constant speed while com-muting and coast whenever possi-ble.

2. Maintain constant speed.. Look ahead to try and anticipate and

minimize stops.. Synchronizing your speed with traf-

fic lights allows you to reduce yournumber of stops.

. Maintaining a steady speed canminimize red light stops and im-prove fuel efficiency.

3. Use air conditioning (A/C) at highervehicle speeds.. Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more

efficient to open windows to cool thevehicle due to reduced engine load.

. Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is moreefficient to use A/C to cool thevehicle due to increased aerody-

namic drag.. Recirculating the cool air in the cabin

when the A/C is on reduces coolingload.

4. Drive at economical speeds and dis-tances.. Observing the speed limit and not

exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (wherelegally allowed) can improve fuelefficiency due to reduced aerody-namic drag.

. Maintaining a safe following dis-tance behind other vehicles reducesunnecessary braking.

. Safely monitoring traffic to antici-pate changes in speed permitsreduced braking and smooth accel-eration changes.

. Select a gear range suitable to roadconditions.

5. Use cruise control.. Using cruise control during highway

driving helps maintain a steadyspeed.

. Cruise control is particularly effec-tive in providing fuel savings whendriving on flat terrains.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS

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6. Plan for the shortest route.. Utilize a map or navigation system to

determine the best route to savetime.

7. Avoid idling.. Shutting off your engine when safe

for stops exceeding 30-60 secondssaves fuel and reduces emissions.

8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.. Automated passes permit drivers to

use special lanes to maintain cruis-ing speed through the toll and avoidstopping and starting.

9. Winter warm up.. Limit idling time to minimize impact

to fuel economy.. Vehicles typically need no more than

30 seconds of idling at start-up toeffectively circulate the engine oilbefore driving.

. Your vehicle will reach its idealoperating temperature more quicklywhile driving versus idling.

10.Keeping your vehicle cool.. Park your vehicle in a covered

parking area or in the shade when-ever possible.

. When entering a hot vehicle, open-ing the windows will help to reducethe inside temperature faster, result-ing in reduced demand on your A/Csystem.

V37-D-121025-1588CA13-BA81-4DF3-B5D2-ECE86C6E9368

. Keep your engine tuned up.

. Follow the recommended scheduledmaintenance.

. Keep the tires inflated to the correctpressure. Low tire pressure increasestire wear and lowers fuel economy.

. Keep the wheels in correct alignment.Improper alignment increases tire wearand lowers fuel economy.

. Use the recommended viscosity engineoil. (See “Engine oil and oil filterrecommendation” (P.10-6).)

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INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

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If any malfunction occurs in the IntelligentAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) system while theengine is running, warning messagesappear in the vehicle information display.

JVS0228M

If the “AWD Error” warning *1 appears,there may be a malfunction in the Intelli-gent AWD system. Reduce vehicle speedand it is recommended you have yourvehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer assoon as possible.

The “AWD High Temp.” (high temperature)

warning *2 may appear while trying to freea stuck vehicle due to increased oiltemperature. The driving mode may changeto Two-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning isdisplayed, stop the vehicle with the engineidling, as soon as it is safe to do so. Then ifthe warning turns off, you can continuedriving.

The “Tire Size Incorrect” warning *3 mayappear if there is a large differencebetween the diameters of front and rearwheels. Pull off the road in a safe area, withthe engine idling. Check that all tire sizesare the same, that the tire pressure iscorrect and that the tires are not exces-sively worn.

If any warning message continues to bedisplayed, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. It is recommended youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

. For AWD equipped vehicles, do notattempt to raise two wheels off theground and shift the transmission toany drive or reverse position with theengine running. Doing so may result indrivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle

INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (if soequipped)

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movement which could result in seriousvehicle damage or personal injury.

. Do not attempt to test an AWD equippedvehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (suchas the dynamometers used by somestates for emissions testing) or similarequipment even if the other two wheelsare raised off the ground. Make sure thatyou inform the test facility personnelthat your vehicle is equipped with AWDbefore it is placed on a dynamometer.Using the wrong test equipment mayresult in drivetrain damage or unex-pected vehicle movement which couldresult in serious vehicle damage orpersonal injury.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the engine on a free rollerwhen any of the wheels are raised.

. If the “AWD Error” warning appearswhile driving there may be a malfunctionin the AWD system. Reduce the vehiclespeed and have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. It is recommended youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

. If the “AWD Error” warning remains onafter the above operation, have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI re-tailer for this service.

. The power train may be damaged if youcontinue driving with the “AWD Error”warning on.

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SD1006MA

WARNING

. Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may ignite andcause a fire.

. Never leave the engine running while thevehicle is unattended.

. Do not leave children unattended insidethe vehicle. They could unknowinglyactivate switches or controls. Unat-tended children could become involvedin serious accidents.

. To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough unintended operation of thevehicle and/or its systems, do not leavechildren, people who require the assis-tance of others or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-ture inside a closed vehicle on a warmday can quickly become high enough tocause a significant risk of injury or deathto people and pets.

. Safe parking procedures require thatboth the parking brake be applied andthe transmission placed into P (Park).Failure to do so could cause the vehicle

to move unexpectedly or roll away andresult in an accident.

. Make sure the automatic transmissionshift lever has been pushed as farforward as it can go and cannot bemoved without depressing the footbrake pedal.

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)position.

3. To help prevent the vehicle from rollinginto the street when parked on asloping drive way, it is a good practiceto turn the wheels as illustrated.. HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: *1

Turn the wheels into the curb andmove the vehicle forward until thecurb side wheel gently touches thecurb.

. HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: *2Turn the wheels away from the curband move the vehicle back until thecurb side wheel gently touches thecurb.

. HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NOCURB: *3Turn the wheels toward the side ofthe road so the vehicle will move

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

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away from the center of the road if itmoves.

4. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition.

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WARNING

. If the engine is not running or is turnedoff while driving, the power assist for thesteering will not work. Steering will beharder to operate.

. When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the engine running, thepower assist for the steering will ceaseoperation. You will still have control ofthe vehicle but the steering will beharder to operate.

The electric power steering is designed toprovide power assist while driving tooperate the steering wheel with light force.

When the steering wheel is operatedrepeatedly or continuously while parkingor driving at a very low speed, the powerassist for the steering wheel will bereduced. This is to prevent overheating ofthe electric power steering and protect itfrom getting damaged. While the powerassist is reduced, steering wheel operationwill become heavy. When the temperatureof the electric power steering goes down,the power assist level will return to normal.

Avoid repeating such steering wheel op-erations that could cause the electricpower steering to overheat.

You may hear a sound when the steeringwheel is operated quickly. However, this isnot a malfunction.

If the power steering warning light illumi-nates while the engine is running, it mayindicate the electric power steering is notfunctioning properly and may need servi-cing. It is recommended you have theelectric power steering checked by anINFINITI retailer. (See “Power steeringwarning light” (P.2-16).)

When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the engine running, thepower assist for the steering will ceaseoperation. You will still have control of thevehicle. However, greater steering effort isneeded, especially in sharp turns and atlow speeds.

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HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING TYPE

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WARNING

When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the engine running, thepower assist for the steering will ceaseoperation. You will still have control of thevehicle, but the steering will be much harderto operate.

The hydraulic pump electric power steeringis designed to provide power assistancewhile driving to operate the steering wheelwith light force.

When the steering wheel is operatedrepeatedly or continuously while parkingor driving at a very low speed, the powerassist for the steering wheel will bereduced. This is to prevent overheating ofthe hydraulic pump electric power steeringand protect it from getting damaged. Whilethe power assist is reduced, steering wheeloperation will become heavy. If the steer-ing wheel operation is still performed, thepower steering may stop and the hydraulicpump electric power steering warning light

will illuminate. Stop the engine and placethe ignition switch in the OFF position. Thetemperature of the hydraulic pump electricpower steering will go down and the powerassist level will return to normal afterstarting the engine. The hydraulic pumpelectric power steering warning light willgo off. Avoid repeating such steering wheeloperations that could cause the hydraulicpump electric power steering to overheat.

You may hear a noise from the front of thevehicle when the steering wheel is oper-ated. This is not a malfunction.

If the power steering warning light illumi-nates while the engine is running, it mayindicate the hydraulic pump electric powersteering is not functioning properly andmay need servicing. It is recommended youhave the hydraulic pump electric powersteering checked by an INFINITI retailer.

When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the engine running, thepower assist for the steering will ceaseoperation but you will still have control ofthe vehicle. At this time, greater steeringefforts are required to operate the steeringwheel, especially in sharp turns and at lowspeeds.

DIRECT ADAPTIVE STEERING TYPEGUID-BDA388DD-1664-4AC7-93EB-FFAD17252ACE

WARNING

. When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the engine running, thepower assist for the steering will ceaseoperation. You will still have control ofthe vehicle, but the steering will beharder to operate.

. If wheels or tires other than the INFINITIrecommended ones are used, DirectAdaptive Steering may not operate prop-erly and the power steering warninglight may illuminate.

. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.If suspension parts such as shockabsorbers, struts, springs, stabilizerbars, bushings and wheels are notINFINITI recommended for your vehicleor are extremely deteriorated, DirectAdaptive Steering may not operate prop-erly and the power steering warninglight may illuminate.

. Do not modify the vehicle’s steering. Ifsteering parts are not INFINITI recom-mended for your vehicle or are extremelydeteriorated, Direct Adaptive Steering

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may not operate properly and the powersteering warning light may illuminate.

. If the VDC warning light illuminates, thepower steering warning light may alsoilluminate at the same time. Stop thevehicle in a safe location, turn the engineoff and restart the engine. If the powersteering warning light continues toilluminate, it is recommended you havethe system checked by an INFINITIretailer. For VDC system, see “VehicleDynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-133).

CAUTION

. Do not place the ignition switch is in theON position while the steering wheel ora tire is removed.

. Do not turn the steering wheel as muchas possible while the ignition switch isin any position other than the ONposition.

. Installing an accessory on the steeringwheel, or changing the steering wheel,may reduce the steering performance.

Direct Adaptive Steering is designed tocontrol the steering force and steeringangle according to the vehicle speed andamount of turning of the steering wheel.

The steering characteristic can be selectedusing the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector. See“INFINITI Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-23).

If the VDC system is turned off, the settingof steering becomes standard mode.

If the power steering warning light illumi-nates while the engine is running, it mayindicate that Direct Adaptive Steering isnot functioning properly and may needservicing. It is recommended you have thesystem checked by an INFINITI retailer. (See“Power steering warning light” (P.2-16).)

When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the engine running, thepower assist for the steering will ceaseoperation. You will still have control of thevehicle. However, greater steering effortwill be needed, especially in sharp turnsand at low speeds.

If Direct Adaptive Steering is malfunction-ing, the steering wheel may turn slightlyeven when driving on a straight road.

Under the following conditions, the steer-ing wheel may turn slightly even when

driving on a straight road. This is due to aprotection mechanism for Direct AdaptiveSteering. The steering wheel will return tothe normal position after the protectionmechanism is deactivated.

Condition A

. When the engine is stalled or likely tobe stalled

. When the steering wheel is held in thefull lock position or when the front tiretouches an obstruction.

. When the battery is dischargedTo return the steering wheel to the normalposition, stop the vehicle in a safe locationand stop operating the steering wheel.Then drive the vehicle for a short period oftime.

Condition B

. When the steering wheel is operatedrepeatedly or continuously while park-ing or driving at a very low speed. Inthis case, the power assist for thesteering wheel will be reduced.

To return the steering wheel to the normalposition, stop the vehicle in a safe locationand wait for a period of time, withoutoperating the steering wheel, until thetemperature of Direct Adaptive Steering

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cools down. Avoid repeated steering wheeloperations that could cause Direct Adap-tive Steering to overheat.

When the vehicle is tested on the 2-wheeldynamometer, the power steering warninglight may illuminate. To turn off the powersteering warning light, stop the vehicle in asafe location, turn the engine off, restartthe engine, and then drive the vehicle for aperiod of time.

The following conditions do not indicate amalfunction of Direct Adaptive Steering.

. You may notice wider steering playwhen the ignition switch is in the OFFor ACC position compared to when it isin the ON position.

. After the engine is started, the steeringwheel may turn slightly even whendriving on a straight road. To return tothe normal position, drive the vehicleon a straight road for a period of time.

. After the engine is started, the steeringwheel may move if the steering wheelwas turned to the fully locked positionwhile the ignition switch was in the OFFposition.

. After the vehicle is tested on the 4-wheel dynamometer, the steeringwheel may turn slightly even when

driving on a straight road. To returnthe steering wheel to the normal posi-tion, drive the vehicle on a straight roadfor a period of time.

You may hear a noise under the followingconditions. However, this is not a malfunc-tion.

. When the engine is started or stopped.

. When the steering wheel is turned inthe full lock position.

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The brake system has two separate hy-draulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,you will still have braking at two wheels.

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The brake booster aids braking by usingengine vacuum. If the engine stops, youcan stop the vehicle by depressing thebrake pedal. However, greater foot pres-sure on the brake pedal will be required tostop the vehicle and the stopping distancewill be longer.

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Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedalwhile driving. This will cause overheatingof the brakes, wearing out the brake andpads faster and reduce gas mileage.

To help save the brakes and to prevent thebrakes from overheating, reduce speedand downshift to a lower gear before goingdown a slope or long grade. Overheatedbrakes may reduce braking performanceand could result in loss of vehicle control.

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WARNING

. While driving on a slippery surface, becareful when braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-erating could cause the wheels to skidand result in an accident.

. If the engine is not running or is turnedoff while driving, the power assist for thebrakes will not work. Braking will beharder.

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When the vehicle is washed or driventhrough water, the brakes may get wet.As a result, your braking distance will belonger and the vehicle may pull to one sideduring braking.

To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safespeed while lightly tapping the brake pedalto heat-up the brakes. Do this until thebrakes return to normal. Avoid driving thevehicle at high speeds until the brakesfunction correctly.

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Break in the parking brake shoes wheneverthe stopping effect of the parking brake isweakened or whenever the parking brakeshoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced,in order to assure the best brakingperformance.

This procedure is described in the vehicleservice manual. It is recommended youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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When the force applied to the brake pedalexceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist isactivated generating greater braking forcethan a conventional brake booster evenwith light pedal force.

WARNING

The Brake Assist is only an aid to assistbraking operation and is not a collisionwarning or avoidance device. It is thedriver’s responsibility to stay alert, drivesafely and be in control of the vehicle at alltimes.

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WARNING

. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is asophisticated device, but it cannot pre-vent accidents resulting from careless ordangerous driving techniques. It canhelp maintain vehicle control duringbraking on slippery surfaces. Rememberthat stopping distances on slipperysurfaces will be longer than on normal

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surfaces even with ABS. Stopping dis-tances may also be longer on rough,gravel or snow covered roads, or if youare using tire chains. Always maintain asafe distance from the vehicle in front ofyou. Ultimately, the driver is responsiblefor safety.

. Tire type and condition may also affectbraking effectiveness.

— When replacing tires, install thespecified size of tires on all fourwheels.

— When installing a spare tire, makesure that it is the proper size andtype as specified on the Tire andLoading Information label. See “Tireand loading information label” (P.10-14) of this manual.

— For detailed information, see“Wheels and tires” (P.8-33) of thismanual.

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) con-trols the brakes so the wheels do not lockduring hard braking or when braking onslippery surfaces. The system detects therotation speed at each wheel and variesthe brake fluid pressure to prevent each

wheel from locking and sliding. By pre-venting each wheel from locking, thesystem helps the driver maintain steeringcontrol and helps to minimize swervingand spinning on slippery surfaces.

Using the systemV37-D-121025-5E51FABB-C166-46FD-896A-2D2AFBB568C6

Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.Depress the brake pedal with firm steadypressure, but do not pump the brakes. TheABS will operate to prevent the wheelsfrom locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoidobstacles.

WARNING

Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so mayresult in increased stopping distances.

Self-test featureV37-D-121025-9FAB00BB-F2BE-4168-BD75-236754B398C1

The ABS includes electronic sensors, elec-tric pumps, hydraulic solenoids and acomputer. The computer has a built-indiagnostic feature that tests the systemeach time you start the engine and movethe vehicle at a low speed in forward orreverse.When the self-test occurs, you mayhear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsa-

tion in the brake pedal. This is normal anddoes not indicate a malfunction. If thecomputer senses a malfunction, it switchesthe ABS off and illuminates the ABSwarning light on the instrument panel.The brake system then operates normally,but without anti-lock assistance.

If the ABS warning light illuminates duringthe self-test or while driving, have thevehicle checked. It is recommended youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6MPH (5 to 10 km/h).

When the ABS senses that one or morewheels are close to locking up, the actuatorrapidly applies and releases hydraulicpressure. This action is similar to pumpingthe brakes very quickly. You may feel apulsation in the brake pedal and hear anoise from under the hood or feel avibration from the actuator when it isoperating. This is normal and indicatesthat the ABS is operating properly. How-ever, the pulsation may indicate that roadconditions are hazardous and extra care isrequired while driving.

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The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) systemuses various sensors to monitor driverinputs and vehicle motion. Under certaindriving conditions, the VDC system helpsto perform the following functions.

. Controls brake pressure to reducewheel slip on one slipping drive wheelso power is transferred to a nonslipping drive wheel on the same axle.

. Controls brake pressure and engineoutput to reduce drive wheel slip basedon vehicle speed (traction control func-tion).

. Controls brake pressure at individualwheels and engine output to help thedriver maintain control of the vehicle inthe following conditions:— understeer (vehicle tends to not

follow the steered path despiteincreased steering input)

— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin dueto certain road or driving condi-tions).

The VDC system can help the driver tomaintain control of the vehicle, but itcannot prevent loss of vehicle control inall driving situations.

When the VDC system operates, the VDCwarning light in the instrument panel

flashes so note the following:

. The road may be slippery or the systemmay determine some action is requiredto help keep the vehicle on the steeredpath.

. You may feel a pulsation in the brakepedal and hear a noise or vibrationfrom under the hood. This is normal andindicates that the VDC system is work-ing properly.

. Adjust your speed and driving to theroad conditions.

See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-ing light” (P.2-18).

If a malfunction occurs in the system, theVDC warning light illuminates in theinstrument panel. The VDC system auto-matically turns off.

The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off theVDC system. The VDC off indicator lightilluminates to indicate the VDC system isoff.When the VDC switch is used to turn offthe system, the VDC system still operatesto prevent one drive wheel from slipping bytransferring power to a non slipping drivewheel. The VDC warning light flashes ifthis occurs. All other VDC functions are off,except for brake force distribution, and theVDC warning light will not flash. The

VDC system is automatically reset to onwhen the ignition switch is placed in the offposition then back to the on position.

See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-ing light” (P.2-18) and “Vehicle DynamicControl (VDC) off indicator light” (P.2-20).

The computer has a built-in diagnosticfeature that tests the system each time youstart the engine and move the vehicleforward or in reverse at a slow speed.Whenthe self-test occurs, you may hear a“clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation inthe brake pedal. This is normal and is notan indication of a malfunction.

VDC operation is reduced when the INFINITIDrive Mode Selector is used to select theSPORT+ mode (if so equipped). The VDCsystem may not operate in the samecircumstances when compared to opera-tion in the standard mode. To help preventaccidents drive carefully, avoid careless ordangerous driving techniques and beespecially careful when driving and corner-ing on slippery surfaces.

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BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTIONV37-D-121025-5B46CABC-FBC6-4BB8-9C50-B12A7A558D2E

During braking while driving through turns,the system optimizes the distribution offorce to each of the four wheels dependingon the radius of the turn.

WARNING

. The VDC system is designed to help thedriver maintain stability but does notprevent accidents due to abrupt steeringoperation at high speeds or by carelessor dangerous driving techniques. Reducevehicle speed and be especially carefulwhen driving and cornering on slipperysurfaces and always drive carefully.

. The brake force distribution system maynot be effective depending on the drivingcondition. Always drive carefully andattentively.

. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.If suspension parts such as shockabsorbers, struts, springs, stabilizerbars, bushings and wheels are notINFINITI recommended for your vehicleor are extremely deteriorated, the VDCsystem may not operate properly. Thiscould adversely affect vehicle handling

performance, and the VDC warning lightmay illuminate.

. If brake related parts such as brakepads, rotors and calipers are not INFINITIrecommended or are extremely deterio-rated, the VDC system may not operateproperly and the VDC warning lightmay illuminate.

. If engine control related parts are notINFINITI recommended or are extremelydeteriorated, the VDC warning lightmay illuminate.

. When driving on extremely inclinedsurfaces such as higher banked corners,the VDC system may not operate prop-erly and the VDC warning light mayilluminate. Do not drive on these types ofroads.

. When driving on an unstable surfacesuch as a turntable, ferry, elevator orramp, the VDC warning light mayilluminate. This is not a malfunction.Restart the engine after driving onto astable surface.

. If wheels or tires other than the INFINITIrecommended ones are used, the VDCsystemmay not operate properly and theVDC warning light may illuminate.

. The VDC system is not a substitute forwinter tires or tire chains on a snowcovered road.

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This system senses driving based on thedriver’s steering and acceleration/brakingpatterns, and controls brake pressure atindividual wheels to help smooth vehicleresponse.

When the SPORT mode is selected by theINFINITI Drive Mode Selector, the amount ofbrake control provided by the active tracecontrol is reduced.

When the PERSONAL mode is selected, theactive trace control can be set to ON(enabled) or OFF (disabled). See “INFINITIDrive Mode Selector” (P.5-23).

When the VDCOFF switch is used to turn offthe VDC system, the active trace control isalso turned off.

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When the active trace control is operatedand the “Chassis Control” mode is selectedin the trip computer, the active tracecontrol graphics are shown in the vehicleinformation display. (See “Trip computer”(P.2-31).)

If the chassis control warning messageappears in the vehicle information display,it may indicate that the active trace controlis not functioning properly. It is recom-mended you have the system checked byan INFINITI retailer. (See “28. Chassiscontrol warning” (P.2-26).)

WARNING

The active trace control may not be effectivedepending on the driving condition. Alwaysdrive carefully and attentively.

When the active trace control is operating,you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedaland hear a noise. This is normal andindicates that the active trace control isoperating properly.

Even if the active trace control is set to OFF,some functions will remain on to assist the

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driver (for example, avoidance scenes).

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WARNING

. Never rely solely on the hill start assistsystem to prevent the vehicle frommoving backward on a hill. Always drivecarefully and attentively. Depress thebrake pedal when the vehicle is stoppedon a steep hill. Be especially carefulwhen stopped on a hill on frozen ormuddy roads. Failure to prevent thevehicle from rolling backwards mayresult in a loss of control of the vehicleand possible serious injury or death.

. The hill start assist system is notdesigned to hold the vehicle at astandstill on a hill. Depress the brakepedal when the vehicle is stopped on asteep hill. Failure to do so may cause thevehicle to roll backwards and may resultin a collision or serious personal injury.

. The hill start assist system may notprevent the vehicle from rolling back-wards on a hill under all load or roadconditions. Always be prepared to de-press the brake pedal to prevent thevehicle from rolling backwards. Failure todo so may result in a collision or seriouspersonal injury.

The hill start assist system automaticallykeeps the brakes applied to help preventthe vehicle from rolling backwards in thetime it takes the driver to release the brakepedal and apply the accelerator when thevehicle is stopped on a hill.

The hill start assist system will operateautomatically under the following condi-tions:

. The transmission is shifted to a forwardor reverse gear.

. The vehicle is stopped completely on ahill by applying the brake.

The maximum holding time is 2 seconds.After 2 seconds the vehicle will begin toroll back and the hill start assist systemwill stop operating completely.

The hill start assist system will not operatewhen the transmission is shifted to the N(Neutral) or P (Park) position or on a flatand level road.

HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM

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The chassis control is an electric controlmodule that includes the following func-tions:

. Log-in function (See “Log-in function”(P.3-16).)

. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (See“INFINITI Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-23).)

. Active Lane Control (if so equipped)(See “Active Lane Control” (P.5-27).)

. Active Trace Control (See “Active tracecontrol” (P.5-135).)

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The Idling Stop System activates to preventunnecessary fuel consumption, exhaustemissions and noise.

. When you fully depress the brake pedalto stop the vehicle, the engine is turnedoff automatically.

. When you release the brake pedal tobegin moving again, the engine isturned on automatically.

WARNING

The engine restarts if the vehicle moves atapproximately 1 MPH (2 km/h) or more (on adownhill grade, etc.), while the engine isturned off by the Idling Stop System.Depress the brake pedal immediately tostop the vehicle to prevent an accident.

CAUTION

At the end of the journey the engine must bestopped and ignition switch be turned off.Lock the vehicle as normal. Turning theignition switch OFF will shut down allelectrical systems. Failure to do this mayresult in a discharged battery.

NOTE:

The Idling Stop System will not activateunder the following conditions:. when the engine is kept idling without

the vehicle being driven after theengine is turned on.

. when the engine coolant temperature islow.

. when the battery capacity is low.

. when the battery temperature is low orextremely high.

. when the vehicle is moving.

. when a negative pressure boosterdecreases.

. when the engine hood is opened withthe engine running.

. when the engine is turned on with theengine hood open.

. when the driver’s seat belt is notfastened.

. when the driver’s door is open.

. when the steering wheel is operated.

. when the angle of steering wheel is notstraight.

. when the Idling Stop System indicatorblinks at a low speed.

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. when the fan speed control is in anyposition other than “OFF” (0) while theair flow control is in the front defrosterposition.

. when the front defroster switch is on.

. when the rear window defroster switchis on.

. When the temperature inside the vehi-cle is lower than approximately 688F(208C).

. When the temperature inside the vehi-cle is higher than approximately 868F(308C). (When the air conditioner is off,the Idling Stop System will operate.)

. When the fan speed of the air condi-tioner is set to the maximum speed.

. when the Idling Stop OFF switch isturned on.

. when the power consumption is large.

. when the vehicle is traveling at alti-tudes higher than 8,203 ft (2,500 m).

. when the accelerator pedal is de-pressed.

. when the shift lever is in the R(Reverse) position.

. when the brake pedal is not firmlydepressed.

. when stopping the vehicle on steepsloping roads.

NOTE:

The engine will not restart even if thebrake pedal is released while the IdlingStop System is activated when the shiftlever is in the P (Park) position.

NOTE:

It may take some time until the Idling StopSystem activates under the followingconditions:. when the battery is discharged.. when the outside temperature is low or

high.. when the battery is replaced or the

battery terminal is disconnected forextended periods and then recon-nected.

NOTE:

When the Idling Stop System indicatorlight illuminates, the engine starts run-ning automatically under at least one ofthe following conditions:. The brake pedal is released with the

shift lever in the D (Drive) or N (Neutral)position.

. The shift lever is placed in the D (Drive)or R (Reverse) position from the N(Neutral) or P (Park) position.

. The driver’s seat belt is unfastened, orthe driver’s door is open.

. The battery voltage becomes low (dueto electrical load from other vehiclesystems like headlights, heaters, etc.,or auxiliary devices connected to the12 volt socket inside the vehicle).

. The vehicle speed is above about 1MPH (2 km/h).

. The front defroster is operated.

. The rear window defroster is operated.

. When the temperature inside the vehi-cle is lower than approximately 688F(208C).

. When the temperature inside the vehi-cle is higher than approximately 868F(308C). (When the air conditioner is off,the Idling Stop System will operate.)

. When the front defroster is turned on.(The engine may not starts dependingon the outside temperature.)

. When more than 3 minutes haveelapsed since the Idling Stop Systemwas active.

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. When the accelerator pedal is de-pressed.

. When the steering wheel is operated.(The steering wheel operation maybecome heavy, but this is not amalfunction.)

. When the battery capacity is low.

. When the power consumption is high.

. When the shift lever is placed in the R(Reverse) position.

NOTE:

The following condition will prevent theIdling Stop System from automaticallyrestarting the engine. Starting the enginewith the ignition switch operation is thennecessary:. The hood is open.

Use this system while waiting at stoplight,etc. When the vehicle is stopped for longperiods of time, turn off the engine.

When the engine is stopped by the IdlingStop System, heating, cooling and dehu-midifying functions will be deactivated. Toavoid the air conditioning functions frombeing deactivated, turn off the Idling Stopmode by pushing the Idling Stop OFFswitch.

RETROGRADE MOVEMENT CONTROLFUNCTION

GUID-840590D2-3851-487C-AE46-349B1C43B67B

This system is designed to reduce theretrograde movement that occurs while thedriver’s foot changes from depressing thebrake pedal to the accelerator pedal whenmoving the vehicle while the Idling StopSystem is active on a hilly road.

IDLING STOP SYSTEM DISPLAYGUID-EFDD0118-4664-42D7-80C4-6E7CF8F2FBDE

Idling Stop System ON or OFFGUID-58B5218C-D477-41D2-9858-789FD6A2D9E8

The status of the Idling Stop System can bechecked in the vehicle information display. JVS0342X

If the Idling Stop System is activated ordeactivated using the Idling Stop OFFswitch, the message is shown.

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JVS0348X

Fuel saved and engine stop timeGUID-10BC0B92-4B0C-4200-91F2-3BB24862FC63

The fuel saved and the engine stop timemode shows the following items:

. The fuel saved shows the estimatedquantity of fuel that were saved by theIdling Stop System every time theengine is automatically stopped.

. The engine stop time shows the timethat the engine has been stopped for bythe Idling Stop System.

For more information, see “10. Idling StopSystem” (P.2-32).

JVS0344X

Auto start deactivationGUID-ED4F41FF-44B6-4633-B680-E7D7D3965E0E

If the engine stops when the Idling StopSystem is activated, and will not startautomatically, the message is shown.

JVS0345X

Key LOCK warningGUID-A566FE73-9718-453C-9CA0-F65E2D0B47CE

The information is displayed and a buzzersounded to remind the driver to place theignition switch in the OFF position to avoida discharged battery.

The message can be cleared by placing theignition switch in the OFF position (orrestarting the engine) or pushing theor switch on the steering wheel.

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System faultGUID-57B6D91E-99FE-4EEE-84D0-768E7BA4541C

This message is displayed when the IdlingStop System is malfunctioning.

It is recommended you have the systemchecked by an INFINITI retailer.

JVS0269X

IDLING STOP OFF SWITCHGUID-E580400F-6BFA-43E8-9CC0-585417DBB02B

The system can be temporarily deactivatedby pushing the Idling Stop OFF switch.Pushing the switch again or restarting theengine by using the ignition switch willreactivate the Idling Stop System.

. When the Idling Stop System is deacti-vated while the engine is running, theengine is prevented from automaticallystopping.

. When the Idling Stop System is deacti-vated after the engine has been auto-matically stopped by the Idling StopSystem, the engine will immediately

restart if suitable conditions are pre-sent. The engine will then be preventedfrom automatically stopping during thesame journey.

. Whenever the Idling Stop System isdeactivated the indicator light *1 onthe Idling Stop OFF switch illuminates.In this condition the Idling Stop Systemcannot prevent unnecessary fuel con-sumption, exhaust emissions, or noiseduring your journey.

. If the Idling Stop System is malfunction-ing, the indicator light *1 on the IdlingStop OFF switch illuminates.

NOTE:

The Idling Stop System ON or OFF messageis displayed for a few seconds in thevehicle information display when theIdling Stop OFF switch is pushed. See“Idling Stop System ON or OFF” (P.5-139).

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FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCKV37-D-121025-5EBECC5D-B5CD-4CE7-A4D7-6E52DD8EBEEC

To prevent a door lock from freezing, applydeicer through the key hole. If the lockbecomes frozen, heat the key beforeinserting it into the key hole or use theIntelligent Key system.

ANTIFREEZEV37-D-121025-7CABC06B-2D45-45D5-A042-B13E6F03CC5E

In the winter when it is anticipated that theoutside temperature will drop below 328F(08C), check antifreeze to assure properwinter protection. For additional informa-tion, see “Engine cooling system (forVR30DDTT engine models)” (P.8-6), “En-gine cooling system (for 2.0L turbo gaso-line engine models)” (P.8-8) or “Intercoolercooling system (for VR30DDTT enginemodels)” (P.8-9).

BATTERYV37-D-121025-48005E45-813C-44A5-8D41-9521223F2001

If the battery is not fully charged duringextremely cold weather conditions, thebattery fluid may freeze and damage thebattery. To maintain maximum efficiency,the battery should be checked regularly.For additional information, see “Battery”(P.8-17).

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERV37-D-121025-A0F702CC-5DF7-4D12-BDDC-B53438BDF4C1

If the vehicle is to be left outside withoutantifreeze, drain the cooling system, in-cluding the engine block. Refill beforeoperating the vehicle. For details, see“Engine cooling system (for VR30DDTTengine models)” (P.8-6) or “Engine coolingsystem (for 2.0L turbo gasoline enginemodels)” (P.8-8).

TIRE EQUIPMENTV37-D-121025-B6FA169D-58DD-435F-9AD5-F0E503886684

SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry pave-ment. However, the performance of thesetires will be substantially reduced in snowyand icy conditions. If you operate yourvehicle on snowy or icy roads, INFINITIrecommends the use of MUD & SNOW orALL SEASON tires on all four wheels. It isrecommended you consult an INFINITIretailer for the tire type, size, speed ratingand availability information.

For additional traction on icy roads,studded tires may be used. However, someU.S. states and Canadian provinces prohi-bit their use. Check local, state andprovincial laws before installing studdedtires.

Skid and traction capabilities of studdedsnow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may bepoorer than that of non-studded snowtires.

Tire chains may be used. For details, see“Tire chains” (P.8-41) of this manual.

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)models

V37-D-121025-52FA104E-DAD0-44AC-B200-A57E40801427

If you install snow tires, they must also bethe same size, brand, construction andtread pattern on all four wheels.

SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTV37-D-121025-FD3A51BB-C337-4BB2-A247-49F856B8CB20

It is recommended that the following itemsbe carried in the vehicle during winter:

. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush toremove ice and snow from the windowsand wiper blades.

. A sturdy, flat board to be placed underthe jack to give it firm support.

. A shovel to dig the vehicle out ofsnowdrifts.

. Extra window washer fluid to refill thereservoir tank.

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

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WARNING

. Wet ice (328F, 08C and freezing rain),very cold snow or ice can be slick andvery hard to drive on. The vehicle willhave much less traction or “grip” underthese conditions. Try to avoid driving onwet ice until the road is salted or sanded.

. Whatever the condition, drive with cau-tion. Accelerate and slow down withcare. If accelerating or downshifting toofast, the drive wheels will lose even moretraction.

. Allow more stopping distance underthese conditions. Braking should bestarted sooner than on dry pavement.

. Allow greater following distances onslippery roads.

. Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).These may appear on an otherwise clearroad in shaded areas. If a patch of ice isseen ahead, brake before reaching it. Trynot to brake while on the ice, and avoidany sudden steering maneuvers.

. Do not use the cruise control on slipperyroads.

. Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gasesunder your vehicle. Keep snow clear ofthe exhaust pipe and from around yourvehicle.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if soequipped)

V37-D-121025-F270A1FF-C9B0-43A5-AB8A-F0C23F1ADF65

Engine block heaters are used to assist incold temperature starting.

The engine block heater should be usedwhen the outside temperature is 208F(−78C) or lower.

To use the engine block heaterV37-D-121025-79B81556-127B-4048-8AA9-6FD28CD83F1B

1. Turn the engine off.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the engineblock heater cord.

3. Plug the engine block heater cord into agrounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extensioncord.

4. Plug the extension cord into a GroundFault Interrupt (GFI) protected,grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.

5. The engine block heater must beplugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours,depending on outside temperatures, toproperly warm the engine coolant. Use

an appropriate timer to turn the engineblock heater on.

6. Before starting the engine, unplug andproperly store the cord to keep it awayfrom moving parts.

WARNING

. Do not use your engine block heater withan ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. You can be seriouslyinjured by an electrical shock if you usean ungrounded connection.

. Disconnect and properly store the en-gine block heater cord before startingthe engine. Damage to the cord couldresult in an electrical shock and cancause serious injury.

. Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-prongedextension cord rated for at least 10A.Plug the extension cord into a GroundFault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the properextension cord or a grounded outlet canresult in a fire or electrical shock andcause serious personal injury.

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GUID-1E92F145-B0EE-4AD1-8665-57B7AE39B0BA

JVS0263X

NOTE:

To operate the active noise cancellationand active sound enhancement systemproperly:

. Do not cover the speakers or woofer.

. Do not cover the microphones.

. Do not change or modify speakersincluding the woofer and any audiorelated parts such as the amplifier.

. Do not make any modification includingsound deadening or modifications

around the microphones, speakers orwoofer.

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATIONGUID-E5B2A5E3-5DE7-405B-A503-9DEA588404AA

The active noise cancellation uses micro-phones *1 located inside the vehicle todetect engine booming noises. The systemthen automatically produces a muted en-gine booming noise through the speakers*2 and woofer *3 (if so equipped) toreduce engine booming noise.

If the microphone *1 or the area around itis tapped, abnormal noise may be outputfrom the speaker.

ACTIVE SOUND ENHANCEMENTGUID-02F77BCA-6301-45D8-B951-7187C1D09D10

The active sound enhancement generatessounds according to engine speed anddriving modes through the speakers *2and woofer *3 (if so equipped) to enhancethe quality of the engine sound.

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION/ACTIVESOUND ENHANCEMENT

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6 In case of emergency

Hazard warning flasher switch ............................... 6-2Roadside assistance program ................................ 6-2Emergency engine shut off ..................................... 6-3Flat tire .................................................................. 6-3

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............ 6-3Run-flat tires (if so equipped) ............................ 6-4Changing a flat tire ............................................ 6-4

Jump starting ...................................................... 6-10Main battery (for all models) .......................... 6-12Auxiliary battery (for 2.0L turbo gasolineengine models) .............................................. 6-14

Push starting ...................................................... 6-16If your vehicle overheats ..................................... 6-16Towing your vehicle ............................................. 6-17

Towing recommended by INFINITI ................... 6-18Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ....... 6-19

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V37-D-121025-09C9882C-8E70-4713-8807-D4CA17DB80BA

SIC2574

Push the switch on to warn other driverswhen you must stop or park under emer-gency conditions. All turn signal lights willflash.

WARNING

. If stopping for an emergency, be sure tomove the vehicle well off the road.

. Do not use the hazard warning flasherswhile moving on the highway unlessunusual circumstances force you to driveso slowly that your vehicle might be-come a hazard to other traffic.

. Turn signals do not work when thehazard warning flasher lights are on.

The flasher can be actuated with theignition switch in any position.

Some state laws may prohibit the use ofthe hazard warning flasher switch whiledriving.

V37-D-121025-607A6196-FD87-446A-AE94-F5E9906886A3

In the event of a roadside emergency,Roadside Assistance Service is available toyou. Please refer to your Warranty Informa-tion Booklet (U.S.) or Warranty & RoadsideAssistance Information Booklet (Canada)for details.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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To shut off the engine in an emergencysituation while driving, perform the follow-ing procedure:

. Rapidly push the push-button ignitionswitch 3 consecutive times in less than1.5 seconds, or

. Push and hold the push-button ignitionswitch for more than 2 seconds.

V37-D-121025-6C3D919A-CD26-4BC0-9CF9-2EC5F910E687

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-TEM (TPMS)

V37-D-121025-BFEA3614-E51F-4536-91BF-65C5324E7C3E

This vehicle is equipped with the TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Itmonitors tire pressure of all tires exceptthe spare. When the low tire pressurewarning light is lit and the “Tire PressureLow - Add Air” warning appears in thevehicle information display, one or more ofyour tires is significantly under-inflated. Ifthe vehicle is being driven with low tirepressure, the TPMS will activate and warnyou of it by the low tire pressure warninglight. This system will activate only whenthe vehicle is driven at speeds above 16MPH (25 km/h). For more details, see“Warning lights, indicator lights and audi-ble reminders” (P.2-12) and “Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).

WARNING

. Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those whouse a pacemaker should contact theelectric medical equipment manufac-turer for the possible influences beforeuse.

. If the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates while driving, avoid suddensteering maneuvers or abrupt braking,reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road toa safe location and stop the vehicle assoon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damagethe tires and increase the likelihood oftire failure. Serious vehicle damagecould occur and may lead to an accidentand could result in serious personalinjury. Check the tire pressure for allfour tires. Adjust the tire pressure to therecommended COLD tire pressure shownon the Tire and Loading Informationlabel to turn the low tire pressurewarning light OFF. If the light stillilluminates while driving after adjustingthe tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If youhave a flat tire, replace it with a sparetire (if so equipped).

. Since the spare tire is not equipped withthe TPMS, when a spare tire is mountedor a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will notfunction and the low tire pressure warn-ing light will flash for approximately 1minute. The light will remain on after 1minute. Have your tires replaced and/orTPMS system reset as soon as possible.

In case of emergency 6-3

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF FLAT TIRE

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It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for these services.

. Replacing tires with those not originallyspecified by INFINITI could affect theproper operation of the TPMS.

. Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosoltire sealant into the tires, as this maycause a malfunction of the tire pressuresensors.

RUN-FLAT TIRES (if so equipped)GUID-EFFD5D09-9FE8-41FE-8289-04B035B85902

Run-flat tires are those tires that can beused temporarily if they are punctured. See“Run-flat tires” (P.8-40).

Also, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-tion” (Canada) in the INFINITI WarrantyInformation Booklet.

WARNING

. Although you can continue driving with apunctured run-flat tire, remember thatvehicle handling stability is reduced,which could lead to an accident andpersonal injury. Also, driving a longdistance at high speeds may damage

the tires.

. Do not drive at speeds above 50 MPH (80km/h) and do not drive more thanapproximately 93 miles (150 km) with apunctured run-flat tire. The actual dis-tance the vehicle can be driven on a flattire depends on outside temperature,vehicle load, road conditions and otherfactors.

. Drive safely at reduced speeds. Avoidhard cornering or braking, which maycause you to lose control of the vehicle.

. If you detect any unusual sounds orvibrations while driving with a puncturedrun-flat tire, pull off the road to a safelocation and stop the vehicle as soon aspossible. The tire may be seriouslydamaged and need to be replaced.

CAUTION

. Never install tire chains on a puncturedrun-flat tire, as this could damage yourvehicle.

. Avoid driving over any projection orpothole, as the clearance between thevehicle and the ground is smaller than

normal.

. Do not enter an automated car wash witha punctured run-flat tire.

. It is recommended you have the punctu-red tire inspected by an INFINITI retaileror other authorized repair shop. Replacethe tire as soon as possible if the tire isseriously damaged.

CHANGING A FLAT TIREV37-D-121025-7DC62245-C197-46D2-A590-2F8EFA714154

If you have a flat tire, follow the instruc-tions in this section to replace the tire witha spare tire (if so equipped). For thevehicles with run-flat tires, you can con-tinue driving to a safe location even if theyare punctured. (See “Run-flat tires” (P.6-4)and “Run-flat tires” (P.8-40).)

This section also contains the informationabout the vehicle jack-up procedures.

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Stopping the vehicleV37-D-121025-C8BD7909-E246-4314-8B03-44AE22872067

1. Safely move the vehicle off the roadand away from traffic.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

3. Park on a level surface and apply theparking brake. Move the shift lever tothe P (Park) position.

4. Turn off the engine.

5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic,and to signal professional road assis-tance personnel that you need assis-tance.

6. Have all passengers get out of thevehicle and stand in a safe place, awayfrom traffic and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING

. Make sure the parking brake is securelyapplied and the automatic transmissioninto P (Park).

. Never change tires when the vehicle ison a slope, ice or slippery areas. This ishazardous.

. Never change tires if oncoming traffic isclose to your vehicle. Wait for profes-

sional road assistance.

MCE0001A

Blocking wheelsV37-D-121025-4A169BFB-2170-457B-BD05-FE37E61C1616

Place suitable blocks *1 at both the frontand back of the wheel diagonally oppositethe flat tire to prevent the vehicle frommoving when it is jacked up.

WARNING

Be sure to block the wheel as the vehiclemay move and result in personal injury.

In case of emergency 6-5

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Jacking tools

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Spare tire (if so equipped)

Getting the spare tire (if soequipped) and tools

V37-D-121025-AB7BE0E7-F938-449F-AD80-100312B4783F

Raise the trunk floor cover *1 .

Remove jacking tools located inside thetrunk as illustrated.

Remove the cap *2 holding the spare tire.

Jacking up the vehicle and remov-ing the damaged tire

V37-D-121025-0BEFC529-EB0A-438D-A226-A026984E213D

WARNING

. Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by the jack. If it isnecessary to work under the vehicle,support it with safety stands.

. Use only the jack provided with yourvehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use thejack provided with your vehicle on othervehicles. The jack is designed for liftingonly your vehicle during a tire change.

. Use the correct jack-up points. Never useany other part of the vehicle for jacksupport.

. Never jack up the vehicle more thannecessary.

. Never use blocks on or under the jack.

. Do not start or run the engine whilevehicle is on the jack, as it may cause thevehicle to move. This is especially truefor vehicles with limited slip differen-tials.

. Do not allow passengers to stay in thevehicle while it is on the jack.

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Carefully read the caution label attachedto the jack body and the following instruc-tions.

CE1089-A

Jack-up point1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up

point as illustrated so the top of thejack contacts the vehicle at the jack-uppoint. Align the jack head between thetwo notches in the front or the rear asshown. Also fit the groove of the jackhead between the notches as shown.

The jack should be used on level firmground.

In case of emergency 6-7

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2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turnsby turning counterclockwise with thewheel nut wrench. Do not remove thewheel nuts until the tire is off theground.

3. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tireclears the ground. To lift the vehicle,securely hold the jack lever and rodwith both hands as shown above.Remove the wheel nuts, and thenremove the tire.

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Installing the spare tireV37-D-121025-93A81664-5ADD-41C9-883F-F248D6F75255

The T-type spare tire (if so equipped) isdesigned for emergency use. (See specificinstructions under the heading “Wheelsand tires” (P.8-33).)

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surfacebetween the wheel and hub.

2. Carefully put the spare tire on andtighten the wheel nuts finger tight.

Models equipped with different sizedtires in the front and rear:

When replacing a front tire, make surethat the hole in the spare tire wheel isaligned with the pin on the brake rotor.

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3. With the wheel nut wrench, tightenwheel nuts alternately and evenly in thesequence illustrated (*1 , *2 , *3 , *4 ,*5 ) until they are tight.

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with thewheel nut wrench, tighten the wheelnuts securely in the sequence asillustrated. Lower the vehicle comple-tely.

WARNING

. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tigh-tened wheel nuts can cause the wheel tobecome loose or come off. This couldcause an accident.

. Do not use oil or grease on the wheelstuds or nuts. This could cause the nutsto become loose.

. Retighten the wheel nuts when thevehicle has been driven for 600 miles(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,etc.).

. As soon as possible, tighten thewheel nuts to the specified torquewith a torque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:80 ft-lb (108 N·m)

The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-tened to specification at all times. Itis recommended that wheel nuts betightened to specifications at eachlubrication interval.

. Adjust tire pressure to the COLDpressure.

COLD pressure:

After the vehicle has been parked forthree hours or more or driven lessthan 1 mile (1.6 km).

COLD tire pressures are shown onthe Tire and Loading Informationlabel affixed to the driver side centerpillar.

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5. Securely store the flat tire and jackingequipment in the vehicle.

6. Place the spare tire cover (if soequipped) and the trunk floor carpetingover the damaged tire.

7. Close the trunk.

WARNING

. Always make sure that the spare tire (ifso equipped) and jacking equipment areproperly secured after use. Such itemscan become dangerous projectiles in anaccident or sudden stop.

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. The T-type spare tire and small sizespare tire (if so equipped) are designedfor emergency use. See specific instruc-tions under the heading “Wheels andtires” (P.8-33).

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To start your engine with a booster battery,the instructions and precautions belowmust be followed.

WARNING

. If done incorrectly, jump starting canlead to a battery explosion, resulting insevere injury or death. It could alsodamage your vehicle.

. Explosive hydrogen gas is always pre-sent in the vicinity of the battery. Keepall sparks and flames away from thebattery.

. Do not allow battery fluid to come intocontact with eyes, skin, clothing orpainted surfaces. Battery fluid is acorrosive sulphuric acid solution whichcan cause severe burns. If the fluidshould come into contact with anything,immediately flush the contacted areawith water.

. Keep the battery out of the reach ofchildren.

. The booster battery must be rated at 12volts. Use of an improperly rated batterycan damage your vehicle.

. Whenever working on or near a battery,always wear suitable eye protectors (forexample, goggles or industrial safetyspectacles) and remove rings, metalbands, or any other jewelry. Do not leanover the battery when jump starting.

. Do not attempt to jump start a frozenbattery. It could explode and causeserious injury.

. Your vehicle has an automatic enginecooling fan. It could come on at any time.Keep hands and other objects away fromit.

For 2.0L turbo gasoline engine models:

The vehicle has 2 batteries, a main batteryand an auxiliary battery. The engine cannotbe started if either battery is discharged.First, apply the following procedure to themain battery to jump-start the engine.

If the engine does not start, apply theprocedure to the auxiliary battery. For theposition of the batteries, see “Enginecompartment check locations” (P.8-4) or“Battery” (P.8-17).

. Use the special battery that is dedicatedfor the Idling Stop System, with en-hanced charge-discharge capacity and

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life performance. Using the non-specialbattery could cause early deteriorationof the battery and/or malfunction of theIdling Stop System. For the specialbattery, it is recommended to useGenuine NISSAN parts. For more infor-mation, contact an INFINITI retailer.

. It may take some time until the IdlingStop System activates when the batteryis replaced or the battery terminal isdisconnected for extended periods andthen reconnected.

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VR30DDTT engine

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2.0L turbo gasoline engineMAIN BATTERY (for all models)

GUID-A6D385ED-5B32-44A8-9B45-DF2E8A92870D

WARNING

Always follow the instructions below. Fail-ure to do so could result in damage to the

charging system and cause personal injury.

1. If the booster battery is in anothervehicle *A , position the two vehicles

*A and *B to bring the batteries intoclose proximity to each other.

CAUTION

. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.

2. Apply parking brake. Move the shiftlever to the P (Park) position. Switch offall unnecessary electrical systems(light, heater, air conditioner, etc.).

3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if soequipped). Cover the battery with afirmly wrung out moist cloth *C toreduce explosion hazard.

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2.0L turbo gasoline engine4. For 2.0L turbo gasoline engine model:

Pull up the engine cover and remove it.

5. Connect jumper cables in the sequenceas illustrated (*1 ? *2 ? *3 ? *4 ).

CAUTION

. Always connect positive (+) to positive(+) and negative (−) to body ground (asillustrated) − not to the battery.

. Make sure the jumper cables do nottouch moving parts in the engine com-partment and that clamps do not contactany other metal.

6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle*A and let it run for a few minutes.

7. Keep the engine speed of the boostervehicle *A at about 2,000 rpm, andstart the engine of the vehicle beingjump started *B .

CAUTION

Do not keep the starter motor engaged formore than 10 seconds. If the engine doesnot start right away, push the ignitionswitch to the OFF position and wait 10seconds before trying again.

8. After starting your engine, carefullydisconnect the negative cable and thenthe positive cable (*4 ? *3 ? *2 ?

*1 ).

9. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).Be sure to dispose of the cloth used tocover the vent holes as it may becontaminated with corrosive acid.

10.Put the battery cover and the enginecover back to the original location.

NOTE:

For 2.0L turbo gasoline engine models, ifthe engine cannot be started after theprocedure above, the auxiliary battery maybe discharged. Connect the jumper cablesto the auxiliary battery and apply theprocedure shown in “Auxiliary battery (for2.0L turbo gasoline engine models)” (P.6-14).

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2.0L turbo gasoline engineAUXILIARY BATTERY (for 2.0L turbogasoline engine models)

GUID-EB0EF723-AA10-44F8-B98D-BDFC44F2F7C6

1. If the booster battery is in anothervehicle *A , position the two vehicles*A and *B to bring the batteries intoclose proximity to each other.

CAUTION

. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park)position.

4. Switch off all unnecessary electricalsystems (headlights, heater, air condi-tioner, etc.).

5. Push the ignition switch to the “OFF”position.

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6. Open the trunk.

7. Remove the clip *C *D , then removethe trunk trim.

8. Remove the vent caps, if so equipped,on the battery.

9. Connect the jumper cables in thesequence as illustrated (*1 , *2 , *3 ,*4 ).

CAUTION

. Always connect positive + to positive +

and negative 7 to body ground, NOT tothe battery’s negative 7.

. Be sure that the jumper cables do nottouch moving parts in the engine com-partment.

. Be sure that the jumper cable’s clampsdo not contact any other metal.

10.Start the engine of the booster vehicle*A and let it run for a few minutes.

11.Depress the accelerator pedal of thebooster vehicle *A at about 2,000 rpm.

12.Start the engine of the jumped vehicle*B in the normal manner.

CAUTION

Never keep the starter motor engaged formore than 10 seconds. If the engine doesnot start right away, push the ignitionswitch to the “LOCK” position and wait atleast 10 seconds before trying again.

13.After the engine is started, carefullydisconnect the jumper cables in theopposite sequence from that illustrated(*4 , *3 , *2 , *1 ).

14.Replace the vent caps, if removed.

15.Replace the trunk trim.

NOTE:. If the engine cannot be started after the

procedure above, both the main andthe auxiliary batteries may be dis-charged. Jump-start the vehicle byconnecting one set of the jumpercables to the main battery and anotherset of the jumper cables to the auxiliarybattery at the same time, using theprocedure for jump-starting each bat-tery.

. If the engine cannot be started, evenwhen the main and the auxiliary

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batteries are jump-started at the sametime, it is recommended you contact anINFINITI retailer.

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Do not attempt to start the engine bypushing.

CAUTION

. Automatic Transmission (AT) modelscannot be push-started or tow-started.Attempting to do so may cause transmis-sion damage.

. Three-way catalyst equipped modelsshould not be started by pushing sincethe three-way catalyst may be damaged.

. Never try to start the vehicle by towingit; when the engine starts, the forwardsurge could cause the vehicle to collidewith the tow vehicle.

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CAUTION

. Do not continue to drive if your vehicleoverheats. Doing so could cause enginedamage or a vehicle fire.

. To avoid the danger of being scalded,never remove the radiator cap while theengine is still hot.When the radiator capis removed, pressurized hot water willspurt out, possibly causing seriousinjury.

. Do not open the hood if steam is comingout.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated byan extremely high temperature gaugereading), or if you feel a lack of enginepower, detect abnormal noise, etc., takethe following steps:

1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,apply the parking brake and move theshift lever to the P (Park) position.

Do not stop the engine.

2. Turn off the climate control. Open allthe windows, move the heater or airconditioner temperature control tomaximum hot and fan control to high

PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

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speed.

3. If engine overheating is caused byclimbing a long hill on a hot day, runthe engine at a fast idle (approximately1,500 rpm) until the temperature gaugeindication returns to normal.

4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listenfor steam or coolant escaping from theradiator before opening the hood. (Ifsteam or coolant is escaping, turn offthe engine.) Do not open the hoodfurther until no steam or coolant can beseen.

5. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from the engine,stand clear to prevent getting burned.

6. Visually check drive belts for damage orlooseness. Also check if the cooling fanis running. The radiator hoses andradiator should not leak water. If cool-ant is leaking or the cooling fan doesnot run, stop the engine.

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,jewelry or clothing to come into contactwith, or get caught in, engine belts or theengine cooling fan. The engine cooling fancan start at any time.

7. After the engine cools down, check thecoolant level in the reservoir tank withthe engine running. Add coolant to thereservoir tank if necessary. Have yourvehicle repaired. It is recommendedyou visit an INFINITI retailer for thisservice.

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When towing your vehicle, all State (Pro-vincial in Canada) and local regulations fortowing must be followed. Incorrect towingequipment could damage your vehicle.Towing instructions are available from anINFINITI retailer. Local service operators arefamiliar with the applicable laws andprocedures for towing. To assure propertowing and to prevent accidental damageto your vehicle, INFINITI recommends thatyou have a service operator tow yourvehicle. It is advisable to have the serviceoperator carefully read the following pre-cautions.

WARNING

. Never ride in a vehicle that is beingtowed.

. Never get under your vehicle after it hasbeen lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION

. When towing, make sure that the trans-mission, axles, steering system andpowertrain are in working condition. Ifany unit is damaged, dollies must be

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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

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used.

. Always attach safety chains before tow-ing.

For information about towing your vehiclebehind a recreational vehicle (RV), see“Flat towing” (P.10-20) of this manual.

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Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) modelsTOWING RECOMMENDED BYINFINITI

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INFINITI recommends that your vehicle betowed with the driving (rear) wheels off theground or place the vehicle on a flat bedtruck as illustrated.

CAUTION

. Never tow automatic transmission mod-els with the rear wheels on the ground orfour wheels on the ground (forward or

backward), as this may cause seriousand expensive damage to the transmis-sion. If it is necessary to tow the vehiclewith the front wheels raised, always usetowing dollies under the rear wheels.

. When towing rear wheel drive modelswith the front wheels on the ground oron towing dollies: Push the ignitionswitch to the ACC or ON position, andsecure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or similardevice.

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) modelsIntelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)models

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INFINITI recommends that towing dollies beused when towing your vehicle or thevehicle be placed on a flat bed truck asillustrated.

CAUTION

Never tow Intelligent AWD models with anyof the wheels on the ground as this maycause serious and expensive damage to thepowertrain.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuckvehicle)

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WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious personalinjury or death when recovering a stuckvehicle:

. Contact a professional towing service torecover the vehicle if you have anyquestions regarding the recovery proce-dure.

. Tow chains or cables must be attachedonly to main structural members of thevehicle.

. Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to towor free a stuck vehicle.

. Only use devices specifically designedfor vehicle recovery and follow themanufacturer’s instructions.

. Always pull the recovery device straightout from the front of the vehicle. Neverpull at an angle.

. Route recovery devices so they do nottouch any part of the vehicle except theattachment point.

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If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,etc., use a tow strap or other devicedesigned specifically for vehicle recovery.Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-tions for the recovery device.

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If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,etc., use the following procedure:

1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) system.

2. Make sure the area in front and behindthe vehicle is clear of obstructions.

3. Turn the steering wheel right and left toclear an area around the front tires.

4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward andbackward.. Shift back and forth between R

(Reverse) and D (Drive).. Apply the accelerator as little as

possible to maintain the rockingmotion.

. Release the accelerator pedal beforeshifting between R and D.

. Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH(55 km/h).

5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a fewtries, contact a professional towing

service to remove the vehicle.

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Cleaning exterior ................................................... 7-2Washing ............................................................ 7-2Waxing .............................................................. 7-2Removing spots ................................................. 7-3Underbody ........................................................ 7-3Glass ................................................................. 7-3Wheels .............................................................. 7-3Chrome parts .................................................... 7-4Tire dressing ..................................................... 7-4

Cleaning interior ................................................... 7-5Air fresheners .................................................. 7-5Moonroof sunshade (if so equipped) ................ 7-5Floor mats ....................................................... 7-6Seat belts ........................................................ 7-7

Corrosion protection .............................................. 7-8Most common factors contributing tovehicle corrosion ............................................. 7-8Environmental factors influence the rateof corrosion ..................................................... 7-8To protect your vehicle from corrosion ............. 7-8

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In order to maintain the appearance of yourvehicle, it is important to take proper careof it.

To protect the paint surface, wash yourvehicle as soon as you can:

. after a rainfall to prevent possibledamage from acid rain

. after driving on coastal roads

. when contaminants such as soot, birddroppings, tree sap, metal particles orbugs get on the paint surface

. when dust or mud builds up on thesurface

Whenever possible, store or park yourvehicle inside a garage or in a coveredarea.

When it is necessary to park outside, parkin a shady area or protect the vehicle with abody cover.

Be careful not to scratch the paint surfacewhen putting on or removing the bodycover.

WASHINGV37-D-121025-89C768C5-665E-4332-B537-059AF9E0DABC

Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet spongeand plenty of water. Clean the vehiclethoroughly using a mild soap, a specialvehicle soap or general purpose dishwash-ing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm(never hot) water.

CAUTION

. Do not use car washes that use acid inthe detergent. Some car washes, espe-cially brushless ones, use some acid forcleaning. The acid may react with someplastic vehicle components, causingthem to crack. This could affect theirappearance, and also could cause themnot to function properly. Always checkwith your car wash to confirm that acid isnot used.

. Do not wash the vehicle with stronghousehold soap, strong chemical deter-gents, gasoline or solvents.

. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-light or while the vehicle body is hot, asthe surface may become water-spotted.

. Avoid using tight-napped or roughcloths, such as washing mitts. Care must

be taken when removing caked-on dirt orother foreign substances so the paintsurface is not scratched or damaged.

Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of cleanwater.

Inside flanges, seams and folds on thedoors, hatches and hood are particularlyvulnerable to the effects of road salt.Therefore, these areas must be regularlycleaned. Make sure that the drain holes inthe lower edge of the door are open. Spraywater under the body and in the wheelwells to loosen the dirt and wash awayroad salt.

Avoid leaving water spots on the paintsurface by using a damp chamois to dry thevehicle.

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Regular waxing protects the paint surfaceand helps retain new vehicle appearance.Polishing is recommended to remove built-up wax residue and to avoid a weatheredappearance before reapplying wax.

An INFINITI retailer can assist you inchoosing the proper product.

. Wax your vehicle only after a thorough

CLEANING EXTERIOR

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washing. Follow the instructions sup-plied with the wax.

. Do not use a wax containing anyabrasives, cutting compounds or clea-ners that may damage the vehiclefinish.

Machine compound or aggressive polish-ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finishmay dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

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Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,insects, and tree sap as quickly as possiblefrom the paint surface to avoid lastingdamage or staining. Special cleaningproducts are available at an INFINITIretailer or any automotive accessorystores.

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In areas where road salt is used in winter,the underbody must be cleaned regularly.This will prevent dirt and salt from buildingup and causing the acceleration of corro-sion on the underbody and suspension.Before the winter period and again in thespring, the underseal must be checkedand, if necessary, re-treated.

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Use glass cleaner to remove smoke anddust film from the glass surfaces. It isnormal for glass to become coated with afilm after the vehicle is parked in the hotsun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth willeasily remove this film.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inside of the windows,do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasivecleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant clea-ners. They could damage the electricalconductors, radio antenna elements or rearwindow defroster elements.

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Wash the wheels when washing the vehicleto maintain their appearance.

. Clean the inner side of the wheels whenthe wheel is changed or the undersideof the vehicle is washed.

. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dentsor corrosion. Such damage may causeloss of pressure or poor seal at the tirebead.

. INFINITI recommends that the roadwheels be waxed to protect againstroad salt in areas where it is usedduring winter.

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive cleaners when washingthe wheels.

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Wash regularly with a sponge dampened ina mild soap solution, especially duringwinter months in areas where road salt isused. Salt could discolor the wheels if notremoved.

CAUTION

Follow the directions below to avoid stain-ing or discoloring the wheels:

. Do not use a cleaner that uses strongacid or alkali contents to clean thewheels.

. Do not apply wheel cleaners to thewheels when they are hot. The wheeltemperature should be the same as

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ambient temperature.

. Rinse the wheel to completely removethe cleaner within 15 minutes after thecleaner is applied.

Bright wheels (if so equipped)GUID-E38C4D82-71F0-4B32-8780-FF0F5F663A35

The bright wheels use a different coatingprocess than typical aluminum alloy wheeland they are not plated wheels. Thesewheels are clear-coated and require thefollowing special cleaning. They should beregularly washed with a soft spongesoaked in a lot of water. After washingwith water, wipe clean with a dry, soft clothand dry completely.When there is chemicalor tire wax, or dirt such as an antifreezeagent on the surface, wash them withwater as soon as possible.

CAUTION

. The surfaces of the wheels use adifferent coating process than typicalaluminum alloy wheels. Do not usealuminum alloy wheel cleaners or abra-sive cleaners to clean the wheels. Usingsuch cleaners could damage the wheelsurfaces.

. Do not use an automatic car wash if thevehicle is equipped with bright wheels.The wheel coating may be damaged.

. Do not use a brush to wash the wheels ifthe vehicle is equipped with brightwheels. The wheel coating may bedamaged.

CHROME PARTSV37-D-121025-0094087B-0A17-4FF2-9C41-F31A14D3D6BC

Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain thefinish.

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INFINITI does not recommend the use oftire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply acoating to the tires to help reduce dis-coloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing isapplied to the tires, it may react with thecoating and form a compound. This com-pound may come off the tire while drivingand stain the vehicle paint.

If you choose to use a tire dressing, takethe following precautions:

. Use a water-based tire dressing. Thecoating on the tire dissolves moreeasily with an oil-based tire dressing.

. Apply a light coat of tire dressing tohelp prevent it from entering the tiretread/grooves (where it would be diffi-cult to remove).

. Wipe off excess tire dressing using a drytowel. Make sure the tire dressing iscompletely removed from the tiretread/grooves.

. Allow the tire dressing to dry asrecommended by tire dressing manu-facturer.

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Occasionally remove loose dust from theinterior trim, plastic parts and seats usinga vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush.Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with aclean, soft cloth dampened in mild soapsolution, then wipe clean with a dry softcloth.

Regular care and cleaning is required inorder to maintain the appearance of theleather.

Before using any fabric protector, read themanufacturer’s recommendations. Somefabric protectors contain chemicals thatmay stain or bleach the seat material.

Use a cloth dampened only with water, toclean the meter and gauge lens.

WARNING

Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hotsteam cleaners) on the seat. This candamage the seat or occupant classificationsensors. This can also affect the operation ofthe air bag system and result in seriouspersonal injury.

CAUTION

. Never use benzine, thinner, or anysimilar material.

. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampenedwith water. Never use a rough cloth,alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind ofsolvent or paper towel with a chemicalcleaning agent. They will scratch orcause discoloration to the lens.

. Do not spray any liquid such as water onthe meter lens. Spraying liquid maycause the system to malfunction.

. Small dirt particles can be abrasive anddamaging to the leather surfaces andshould be removed promptly. Do not usesaddle soap, car waxes, polishes, oils,cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents orammonia-based cleaners as they maydamage the leather’s natural finish.

. Only use fabric protectors approved byINFINITI.

. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner onmeter or gauge lens covers. It maydamage the lens cover.

AIR FRESHENERSV37-D-121025-6145786E-8E5A-423A-A3C5-028C5AD788FF

Most air fresheners use a solvent thatcould affect the vehicle interior. If you usean air freshener, take the following pre-cautions:

. Hanging-type air fresheners can causepermanent discoloration when theycontact vehicle interior surfaces. Placethe air freshener in a location thatallows it to hang free and not contactan interior surface.

. Liquid-type air fresheners typically clipon the vents. These products can causeimmediate damage and discolorationwhen spilled on interior surfaces.

Carefully read and follow the manufac-turer’s instructions before using air fresh-eners.

MOONROOF SUNSHADE (if soequipped)

V37-D-121025-299A0628-F514-44B1-8BF0-28E35F8D687B

The moonroof sunshade is made from asuede material.

Clean the sunshade material as follows:

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CLEANING INTERIOR

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CAUTION

To help prevent damaging the sunshadewhile cleaning:

. Do not rub the material with a cloth.Doing so can damage the surface of thematerial or cause a stain to spread.

. Never use benzine, thinner or any similarchemical to clean the suede. This maydiscolor the sunshade and damage thesurface.

. Clean water based stains by patting thesurface with a clean soft cloth dampenedin warm water. Press a clean dry clothonto the surface to remove as muchdampness as possible and then let airdry.

. Clean oil based stains by patting thesurface with a clean soft cloth dampenedin warm water. Press a clean dry clothonto the surface to remove as muchdampness as possible and then let airdry.

FLOOR MATSV37-D-121025-7EBEC747-2285-4A16-B3E7-D47C43B29BF3

WARNING

To avoid potential pedal interference thatmay result in a collision, injury or death:

. NEVER place a floor mat on top ofanother floor mat in the driver frontposition or install them upside down orbackwards.

. Use only genuine INFINITI floor mats orequivalent floor mats that are specifi-cally designed for use in your vehiclemodel and model year.

. Properly position the mats in the floor-well using the floor mat positioninghook. See “Floor mat installation” (P.7-7).

. Make sure the floor mat does notinterfere with pedal operation.

. Periodically check the floor mats to makesure they are properly installed.

. After cleaning the vehicle interior, checkthe floor mats to make sure they areproperly installed.

The use of genuine INFINITI floor mats canextend the life of your vehicle carpet andmake it easier to clean the interior. Matsshould be maintained with regular clean-ing and replaced if they become exces-sively worn.

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Floor mat installationV37-D-121025-D9CDBE08-03DE-4459-9F04-93DA3AC654D3

Your vehicle is equipped with floor matpositioning hook(s). The number andshape of the floor mat positioning hook(s)for each seating position varies dependingon the vehicle.

When installing genuine INFINITI floormats, follow the installation instructionsprovided with the floor mat and thefollowing:

1. Position the floor mat in the floorwell sothat the mat grommet holes are alignedwith the hook(s).

2. Secure the grommet holes into thehook(s) and ensure that the floor matis properly positioned.

3. Make sure the floor mat does notinterfere with pedal operation. Withthe ignition in the OFF position andthe shift lever in the P (Park) position,fully apply and release all pedals. Thefloor mat must not interfere with pedaloperation or prevent the pedal fromreturning to its normal position. See anINFINITI retailer for details about instal-ling the floor mats in your vehicle. SAI0051

Positioning hooksThe illustration shows the location of thefloor mat positioning hooks.

SEAT BELTSV37-D-121025-2D317E9D-E485-4E01-BEF8-63AE0061A86C

The seat belts can be cleaned by wipingthem with a sponge dampened in a mildsoap solution. Allow the belts to drycompletely before using them.

See “Seat belts” (P.1-12).

WARNING

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in theretractor. NEVER use bleach, dye, or chemi-

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cal solvents to clean the seat belts, sincethese materials may severely weaken theseat belt webbing.

V37-D-121025-7C9F6819-C67C-4001-ADB4-4331407552AC

MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRI-BUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION

V37-D-121025-E979CBFD-D47E-46D2-AB44-0988347AF315

. The accumulation of moisture-retainingdirt and debris in body panel sections,cavities, and other areas.

. Damage to paint and other protectivecoatings caused by gravel and stonechips or minor traffic accidents.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLU-ENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION

V37-D-121025-C2F6F55B-7D15-4DC8-A7A4-CB5B62B9E8C9

MoistureV37-D-121025-12E981E2-C1A4-4D98-9FBC-150933E5F21D

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water onthe vehicle body underside can acceleratecorrosion. Wet floor coverings will not drycompletely inside the vehicle, and shouldbe removed for drying to avoid floor panelcorrosion.

Relative humidityV37-D-121025-64711E0F-757E-409A-B8A7-2864F3659D0F

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas ofhigh relative humidity, especially thoseareas where the temperatures stay abovefreezing where atmospheric pollution ex-ists, or where road salt is used.

TemperatureV37-D-121025-EA28CD9A-484D-45B8-B7CF-AC2A62B65F06

A temperature increase will accelerate therate of corrosion to those parts which arenot well ventilated.

Air pollutionV37-D-121025-CB81F8AB-C2B9-4F0F-BD74-30B3EB1BA3D5

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt inthe air in coastal areas, or heavy road saltuse will accelerate the corrosion process.Road salt will also accelerate the disinte-gration of paint surfaces.

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROMCORROSION

V37-D-121025-88825C6B-922A-4901-8950-E810E911CD7E

. Wash and wax your vehicle often tokeep the vehicle clean.

. Always check for minor damage to thepaint and repair it as soon as possible.

. Keep drain holes at the bottom of thedoors open to avoid water accumula-tion.

. Check the underbody for accumulationof sand, dirt or salt. If present, washwith water as soon as possible.

CORROSION PROTECTION

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. NEVER remove dirt, sand or other debrisfrom the passenger compartment bywashing it out with a hose. Remove dirtwith a vacuum cleaner.

. Never allow water or other liquids tocome in contact with electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle as this maydamage them.

Chemicals used for road surface deicingare extremely corrosive. They acceleratecorrosion and deterioration of underbodycomponents such as the exhaust system,fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floorpan and fenders.

In winter, the underbody must be cleanedperiodically.

For additional protection against rust andcorrosion, which may be required in someareas, it is recommended you consult anINFINITI retailer.

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MEMO

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Maintenance precautions ....................................... 8-3Engine compartment check locations ..................... 8-4

VR30DDTT engine .............................................. 8-42.0L turbo gasoline engine ................................ 8-5

Engine cooling system (for VR30DDTTengine models) ...................................................... 8-6

Checking engine coolant level .......................... 8-7Changing engine coolant ................................... 8-7

Engine cooling system (for 2.0L turbo gasolineengine models) ...................................................... 8-8

Checking engine coolant level ........................... 8-8Changing engine coolant ................................... 8-9

Intercooler cooling system (for VR30DDTTengine models) ...................................................... 8-9

Checking intercooler coolant level ................... 8-10Changing intercooler coolant ........................... 8-10

Engine oil ............................................................ 8-10Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-11Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-11

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ...................... 8-14Power steering fluid (models with hydraulicpump electric power steering) .............................. 8-14Brake fluid ........................................................... 8-15

Window washer fluid ........................................... 8-16Battery ................................................................ 8-17

Main battery location ..................................... 8-17Auxiliary battery location (for 2.0L turbogasoline engine models) ................................ 8-18Checking battery fluid level ............................ 8-18Jump starting ................................................. 8-19

Variable voltage control system ........................... 8-20Drive belts .......................................................... 8-20Spark plugs ........................................................ 8-21

Replacing spark plugs .................................... 8-21Air cleaner .......................................................... 8-22Windshield wiper blades ..................................... 8-23

Cleaning ........................................................ 8-23Replacing ....................................................... 8-23

Brakes ................................................................ 8-24Self-adjusting brakes ..................................... 8-24Brake pad wear warning ................................ 8-24

Fuses .................................................................. 8-25Engine compartment ...................................... 8-25Passenger compartment ................................. 8-26

Intelligent Key battery replacement ..................... 8-27

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Lights .................................................................. 8-30Headlights ....................................................... 8-31Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-31

Wheels and tires .................................................. 8-33Tire pressure ................................................... 8-33

Tire labeling ................................................... 8-37Types of tires ................................................. 8-39Tire chains ..................................................... 8-41Changing wheels and tires ............................. 8-42

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When performing any inspection or main-tenance work on your vehicle, always takecare to prevent serious accidental injury toyourself or damage to the vehicle. Thefollowing are general precautions whichshould be closely observed.

WARNING

. Park the vehicle on a level surface, applythe parking brake securely and block thewheels to prevent the vehicle frommoving. Move the shift lever to P (Park).

. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFFor LOCK position when performing anyparts replacement or repairs.

. Never connect or disconnect the batteryor any transistorized component whilethe ignition switch is in the ON position.

. Never leave the engine or automatictransmission related component har-nesses disconnected while the ignitionswitch is in the ON position.

. If you must work with the enginerunning, keep your hands, clothing, hairand tools away from moving fans, beltsand any other moving parts.

. It is advisable to secure or remove anyloose clothing and remove any jewelry,such as rings, watches, etc. beforeworking on your vehicle.

. Always wear eye protection wheneveryou work on your vehicle.

. If you must run the engine in an enclosedspace such as a garage, be sure there isproper ventilation for exhaust gases toescape.

. Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by a jack. If it isnecessary to work under the vehicle,support it with safety stands.

. Keep smoking materials, flame andsparks away from fuel tank and thebattery.

. Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-matic engine cooling fan. It may come onat any time without warning, even if theignition key is in the OFF position andthe engine is not running. To avoidinjury, always disconnect the negativebattery cable before working near thefan.

. Because the fuel lines are under highpressure even when the engine is off, itis recommended you visit an INFINITI

retailer for service of the fuel filter or fuellines.

CAUTION

. Do not work under the hood while theengine is hot. Turn the engine off andwait until it cools down.

. Avoid direct contact with used engine oiland coolant. Improperly disposed engineoil, coolant, and/or other vehicle fluidscan damage the environment. Alwaysconform to local regulations for disposalof vehicle fluid.

This “8. Do-it-yourself” section gives in-structions regarding only those itemswhich are relatively easy for an owner toperform.

A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is alsoavailable. (See “Owner’s Manual/ServiceManual order information” (P.10-24).)

You should be aware that incomplete orimproper servicing may result in operatingdifficulties or excessive emissions, andcould affect your warranty coverage. If indoubt about any servicing, it is recom-

Do-it-yourself 8-3

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

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mended you have it done by an INFINITIretailer.

V37-D-121025-40355A41-7F10-4734-AE5E-6CAA3DAE4D37

JVC0881X

VR30DDTT ENGINEGUID-39A98C09-D1A0-4AF5-94E8-85F92A109897

1. Battery2. Engine oil dipstick3. Engine oil filler cap4. Brake fluid reservoir5. Air cleaner

6. Engine drive belt location7. Radiator filler cap8 Intercooler cooling reservoir9. Engine coolant reservoir10. Fuse/fusible link holder11. Window washer fluid reservoir

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

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2.0L TURBO GASOLINE ENGINEGUID-31629E6C-31F5-4793-AFB7-A9425E876202

1. Fuse and fusible link holder2. Main battery*3. Engine oil filler cap4. Brake fluid reservoir5. Engine coolant reservoir

6. Fuse and fusible link holder7. Engine oil dipstick8. Engine drive belt location9. Power steering fluid reservoir (if so

equipped)10. Window washer fluid reservoir

*: The auxiliary battery is located in thetrunk. (See “Auxiliary battery location(for 2.0L turbo gasoline engine mod-els)” (P.8-18).)

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GUID-DDCBA326-33A3-4F9C-BEEC-D8D38B2C8973

The engine cooling system is filled at thefactory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-ant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze solution contains rust andcorrosion inhibitors. Additional enginecooling system additives are not neces-sary.

WARNING

. Never remove the radiator cap when theengine is hot. Wait until the engine andradiator cool down. Serious burns couldbe caused by high pressure fluid escap-ing from the radiator. See precautions in“If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-16) ofthis manual.

. The radiator is equipped with a pressuretype radiator cap. To prevent enginedamage, use only a genuine NISSANradiator cap.

CAUTION

. Never use any cooling system additivessuch as radiator sealer. Additives may

clog the cooling system and causedamage to the engine, transmissionand/or cooling system.

. When adding or replacing coolant, besure to use only Genuine NISSAN LongLife Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equiva-lent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted toprovide antifreeze protection to −348F(−378C). If additional freeze protection isneeded due to weather where youoperate your vehicle, add GenuineNISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant(blue) concentrate following the direc-tions on the container. If an equivalentcoolant other than Genuine NISSAN LongLife Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used,follow the coolant manufacture’s instruc-tions to maintain minimum antifreezeprotection to −348F (−378C). The use ofother types of coolant solutions otherthan Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent maydamage the engine cooling system.

. The life expectancy of the factory-fillcoolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km)or 7 years. Mixing any other type ofcoolant other than Genuine NISSAN LongLife Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), including

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life ex-pectancy of the factory-fill coolant. Referto the “9. Maintenance and schedules”section of this manual for more details.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (for VR30DDTTengine models)

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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVELGUID-9D05A2B4-5FF4-45F8-9AD8-787609A71844

Check the coolant level in the reservoirtank when the engine is running and afterit reaches normal operating temperature. Ifthe coolant level is below MIN level *2 ,add coolant up to the MAX level *1 . If thereservoir tank is empty, check the coolantlevel in the radiator when the engine iscold. If there is insufficient coolant in theradiator, fill the radiator with coolant up tothe filler cap above the radiator upper hoseopening and also add it to the reservoirtank up to the MAX level *1 . Put on thefiller cap above the radiator upper hoseand with the reservoir cap open, start the

engine. Run the engine until it reachesnormal operating temperature. Add coolantup to the MAX level *1 . Tighten the capsecurely after adding engine coolant.

If the cooling system requires coolantfrequently, have it checked. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTGUID-EB4AE632-FC33-46FA-B4E5-33D807075B2C

It is recommended that major coolingsystem repairs be performed by an INFINITIretailer. The service procedures can befound in the appropriate INFINITI ServiceManual.

Improper servicing can result in reducedheater performance and engine overheat-ing.

WARNING

. To avoid the danger of being scalded,never change the coolant when theengine is hot.

. Never remove the radiator cap when theengine is hot. Serious burns could becaused by high pressure fluid escapingfrom the radiator.

. Avoid direct skin contact with usedcoolant. If skin contact is made, washthoroughly with soap or hand cleaner assoon as possible.

. Keep coolant out of reach of children andpets.

Engine coolant must be disposed ofproperly. Check your local regulations.

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GUID-5E9018BE-5361-4EA0-B72D-8E0E4641BB8D

The engine cooling system is filled at thefactory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%BASF Glysantin® G48® and 50% water toprovide year-round anti-freeze and coolantprotection. The anti-freeze solution con-tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Addi-tional engine cooling system additives arenot necessary.

WARNING

Never remove the radiator cap when theengine is hot. Wait until the engine andradiator cool down. Serious burns could becaused by high pressure fluid escaping fromthe radiator. See precautions in “If yourvehicle overheats” (P.6-16) of this manual.

CAUTION

. Never use any cooling system additivessuch as radiator sealer. Additives mayclog the cooling system and causedamage to the engine, transmissionand/or cooling system.

. When adding or replacing coolant, besure to use only BASF Glysantin® G48®

or equivalent. BASF Glysantin® G48® is

pre-diluted to provide antifreeze protec-tion to −348F (−378C). If additional freezeprotection is needed due to weatherwhere you operate your vehicle, addBASF Glysantin® G48® concentrate fol-lowing the directions on the container. Ifan equivalent coolant other than BASFGlysantin® G48® is used, follow thecoolant manufacture’s instructions tomaintain minimum antifreeze protectionto −348F (−378C). The use of other typesof coolant solutions other than BASFGlysantin® G48® or equivalent maydamage the engine cooling system.

. The life expectancy of the factory-fillcoolant is 120,000 miles (193,000 km)or 10 years. Mixing any other type ofcoolant other than BASF Glysantin®

G48®, or the use of non-distilled waterwill reduce the life expectancy of thefactory-fill coolant. Refer to the “9.Maintenance and schedules” section ofthis manual for more details.

JVM0303X

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVELGUID-6724BF42-9F5F-4667-AF60-5CBD3339921E

Check the coolant level in the reservoirwhen the engine is running and after itreaches normal operating temperature. Ifthe coolant level is below MIN level *2 ,add coolant up to the MAX level *1 .Tighten the cap securely after addingengine coolant.

If the cooling system frequently requirescoolant, have it checked. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (for 2.0L turbogasoline engine models)

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CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTGUID-2A42009A-C30E-439B-9AEB-DBF5EB46D0C7

It is recommended that major coolingsystem repairs be performed by an INFINITIretailer. The service procedures can befound in the appropriate INFINITI ServiceManual.

Improper servicing can result in reducedheater performance and engine overheat-ing.

WARNING

. To avoid the danger of being scalded,never change the coolant when theengine is hot.

. Never remove the radiator cap when theengine is hot. Serious burns could becaused by high pressure fluid escapingfrom the radiator.

. Avoid direct skin contact with usedcoolant. If skin contact is made, washthoroughly with soap or hand cleaner assoon as possible.

. Keep coolant out of reach of children andpets.

Engine coolant must be disposed ofproperly. Check your local regulations.

GUID-BEC2CD96-BE37-4CB7-B303-7ECB564D7DAF

The intercooler cooling system is filled atthe factory with a pre-diluted mixture of50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provideyear-round anti-freeze and coolant protec-tion. The antifreeze solution contains rustand corrosion inhibitors. Additional inter-cooler cooling system additives are notnecessary.

WARNING

. Never remove the coolant reservoir capwhen the engine is hot. Wait until theengine cool down. Serious burns couldbe caused by high pressure fluid escap-ing from the radiator.

. The intercooler reservoir is equippedwith a pressure type cap. To preventengine and intercooler damage, use onlya genuine NISSAN intercooler reservoircap.

CAUTION

. Never use any additives in the coolantsuch as radiator sealer in the coolingsystem. This may cause damage to the

intercooler.

. When adding or replacing coolant, besure to use only Genuine NISSAN LongLife Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equiva-lent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted toprovide antifreeze protection to −348F(−378C). If additional freeze protection isneeded due to weather where youoperate your vehicle, add GenuineNISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant(blue) concentrate following the direc-tions on the container. If an equivalentcoolant other than Genuine NISSAN LongLife Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used,follow the coolant manufatururer’s in-structions to maintain minimum anti-freeze protection to −348F (−378C). Theuse of other types of coolant solutionsother than Genuine NISSAN Long LifeAntifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalentmay damage the Intercooler coolingsystem.

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INTERCOOLER COOLING SYSTEM (forVR30DDTT engine models)

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JVM0653X

CHECKING INTERCOOLER COOLANTLEVEL

GUID-5F0552C1-574B-4EE7-A4C1-9F60B17628D5

Check the coolant level in the reservoirwhen the engine is cold. If the coolant levelis below the MIN level *2 , add coolant tothe MAX level *1 .

If the intercooler cooling system frequentlyrequires coolant, have it checked. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

CHANGING INTERCOOLER COOLANTGUID-7B005827-CEF6-44B7-B2C9-2BC4B72D57FC

Intercooler coolant is maintenance-free.

If replacement is required, it is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

Improper servicing can result in intercooleroverheating.

WARNING

. To avoid the danger of being scalded,never change the coolant when theengine is hot.

. Never remove the cap when the engine ishot. Serious burns could be caused byhigh pressure fluid escaping from theintercooler cooling reservoir.

. Avoid direct skin contact with usedcoolant. If skin contact is made, washthoroughly with soap or hand cleaner assoon as possible.

. Keep coolant out of the reach of childrenand pets.

Intercooler coolant must be disposed ofproperly. Check your local regulations.

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JVM0654X

VR30DDTT engine

JVM0429X

2.0L turbo gasoline engine

ENGINE OIL

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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELV37-D-121025-F1375A53-9C95-4044-9249-810C01D32BB1

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches operat-ing temperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15minutes for the oil to drain back intothe oil pan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.Reinsert it all the way.

5. Remove the dipstick again and checkthe oil level. It should be within therange *1 . If the oil level is below *2 ,remove the oil filler cap and pourrecommended oil through the opening.Do not overfill *3 .

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

It is normal to add some oil between oilmaintenance intervals or during the break-in period, depending on the severity ofoperating conditions.

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly.Operating the engine with an insufficientamount of oil can damage the engine, and

such damage is not covered by warranty.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTERV37-D-121025-9647A2B0-4907-4EB7-83BB-101487A3007A

Vehicle set-upV37-D-121025-A77DD255-330F-4511-9453-9FE2A6353943

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches operat-ing temperature.

3. Turn the engine off and wait more than15 minutes.

4. Raise and support the vehicle using asuitable floor jack and safety jackstands.. Place the safety jack stands under

the vehicle jack-up points.. A suitable adapter should be at-

tached to the jack stand saddle.

5. For VR30DDTT engine models, Removethe plastic engine undercover.. Remove the small plastic clip at the

center point of the undercover.. Then remove the other bolts that

hold the undercover in place.

CAUTION

Make sure the correct lifting and supportpoints are used to avoid vehicle damage.

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JVM0668X

VR30DDTT engine (2WD models)

JVM0669X

VR30DDTT engine (AWD models)

JVM0667X

2.0L turbo gasoline engine

JVM0428X

2.0L turbo gasoline engine

Engine oil and filterV37-D-121025-E1C6F53B-E6EA-4EFF-A78E-74F5B4A219BD

1. Place a large drain pan under the drainplug.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.

3. Remove the drain plug *1 with awrench and completely drain the oil.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself, as theengine oil is hot.

. Waste oil must be disposed ofproperly.

. Check your local regulations.

4. (Perform steps 4 to 7 only when theengine oil filter change is needed.)

Loosen the oil filter *2 with an oil filterwrench. Remove the oil filter by turningit by hand.

5. Wipe the engine oil filter mountingsurface with a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old rubber gasketremaining on the mounting surface of the

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engine. Failure to do so could lead to enginedamage.

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter withclean engine oil.

7. For VR30DDTT engine models: Screw inthe oil filter clockwise until a slightresistance is felt, then tighten addi-tionally more than 2/3 turn.

For 2.0L turbo gasoline engine models:Securely tighten the oil filter. Do notuse excessive force.

Oil filter tightening torque:VR30DDTT engine models11 to 15 ft-lb(14.7 to 20.6 N·m)

2.0L turbo gasoline engine models19 ft-lb(25 N·m)

8. Clean and re-install the drain plug witha new washer. Securely tighten thedrain plug with a wrench.

Drain plug tightening torque:VR30DDTT engine models22 to 29 ft-lb(29.4 to 39.2 N·m)

2.0L turbo gasoline engine models22 ft-lb(30 N·m)

Do not use excessive force.

9. Refill engine with recommended oil andinstall the oil filler cap securely.

See “Capacities and recommendedfluids/lubricants” (P.10-2) for drainand refill capacity. The drain and refillcapacity depends on the oil tempera-ture and drain time. Use these specifi-cations for reference only. Always usethe dipstick to determine the properamount of oil in the engine.

10.Start the engine and check for leakagearound the drain plug and the oil filter.Correct as required.

11.Turn the engine off and wait more than15 minutes. Check the oil level with thedipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.

After the operationV37-D-121025-790CC92C-2688-443C-80B6-74DD163C016F

1. Install the engine undercover intoposition as the following steps.

a. Pull the center of the small plasticclip out.

b. Hold the engine undercover intoposition.

c. Insert the clip through the under-cover into the hole in the frame, thenpush the center of the clip in to lockthe clip in place.

d. Install the other bolts that hold theundercover in place. Be careful notto strip the bolts or over-tightenthem.

2. Lower the vehicle carefully to theground.

3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.

WARNING

. Prolonged and repeated contact withused engine oil may cause skin cancer.

. Try to avoid direct skin contact with usedoil. If skin contact is made, washthoroughly with soap or hand cleaneras soon as possible.

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. Keep used engine oil out of reach ofchildren.

V37-D-121025-9C4CC2F5-7026-4A93-9DEC-281F6C16BCFB

When checking or replacement is required,we recommend an INFINITI retailer forservicing.

CAUTION

. It is recommended that you use onlyGenuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Do not mixwith other fluids.

. Using automatic transmission fluid otherthan Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF maycause deterioration in driveability andautomatic transmission durability, andmay damage the automatic transmis-sion. Damage caused by the use of fluidother than as recommended is notcovered by the INFINITI new vehiclelimited warranty.

GUID-D45EC9E2-EB65-45B1-8BFF-8683725B7363

JVM0332X

WARNING

Power steering fluid is poisonous andshould be stored carefully in marked con-tainers out of the reach of children.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. Thefluid level should be checked when thefluid is cold at fluid temperatures of 0 to308C (32 to 868F). The fluid level can bechecked with the level gauge which isattached to the cap. To check the fluidlevel, remove the cap. The fluid levelshould be between the MAX *1 and MIN

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) POWER STEERING FLUID (models withhydraulic pump electric power steering)

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*2 lines.

If the fluid is below the MIN *2 line, addGenuine NISSAN E-PSF. Remove the capand fill through the opening.

CAUTION

. Do not overfill.

. Genuine NISSAN E-PSF. Not doing so maycause improper performance.

V37-D-121025-AACA4D78-646F-451E-BC5B-A8705617C0AF

For further brake fluid information, see“Capacities and recommended fluids/lu-bricants” (P.10-2) of this manual.

WARNING

. Use only new fluid from a sealed contain-er. Old, inferior or contaminated fluidmay damage the brake system. The useof improper fluids can damage the brakesystem and affect the vehicle’s stoppingability.

. Clean the filler cap before removing.

. Brake fluid is poisonous and should bestored carefully in marked containers outof the reach of children.

CAUTION

Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces.This will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled,wash the surface with water.

JVM0325X

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If thefluid is below the MIN line *2 or the brakewarning light comes on, add GenuineNISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid orequivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line*1 . If fluid must be added frequently, thesystem should be checked. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

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BRAKE FLUID

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JVM0253X

WARNING

Antifreeze is poisonous and should bestored carefully in marked containers outof the reach of children.

Fill the window washer fluid reservoirperiodically. Add window washer fluidwhen the low window washer fluid warningappears in the vehicle information display.

To fill the window washer fluid reservoir,lift the cap off the reservoir and pour thewindow washer fluid into the reservoiropening.

To check the window washer fluid level,use your finger to plug the hole *1 of thecap/tube assembly, then remove it fromthe reservoir. If there is no fluid in the tube,add fluid.

Add a washer solvent to the washer forbetter cleaning. In the winter season, add awindshield washer antifreeze. Follow themanufacturer’s instructions for the mixtureratio.

Refill the reservoir more frequently whendriving conditions require an increasedamount of window washer fluid.

Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSANWindshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &Antifreeze or equivalent.

CAUTION

. Do not substitute engine anti-freezecoolant for window washer solution. Thismay result in damage to the paint.

. Do not fill the window washer reservoirwith washer fluid concentrates at fullstrength. Some methyl alcohol basedwasher fluid concentrates may perma-nently stain the grille if spilled whilefilling the window washer reservoir.

. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates withwater to the manufacturer’s recom-mended levels before pouring the fluidinto the window washer reservoir. Do notuse the window washer reservoir to mixthe washer fluid concentrate and water.

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

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. Keep the battery surface clean and dry.Clean the battery with a solution ofbaking soda and water.

. Make certain the terminal connectionsare clean and securely tightened.

. If the vehicle is not to be used for 30days or longer, disconnect the negative(−) battery terminal cable to preventdischarging it.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situationsthat can lead to potential battery dis-charge and potential no-start conditionssuch as:1. Installation or extended use of electro-

nic accessories that consume batterypower when the engine is not running(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/oronly driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to becharged to maintain battery health.

WARNING

. Do not expose the battery to flames orelectrical sparks. Hydrogen gas gener-

ated by the battery is explosive. Do notallow battery fluid to contact your skin,eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Aftertouching a battery or battery cap, do nottouch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly washyour hands. If the acid contacts youreyes, skin or clothing, immediately flushwith water for at least 15 minutes andseek medical attention.

. Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid inthe battery is low. Low battery fluid cancause a higher load on the battery whichcan generate heat, reduce battery life,and in some cases lead to an explosion.

. When working on or near a battery,always wear suitable eye protection andremove all jewelry.

. Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead com-pounds. Wash hands after handling.

. Keep the battery out of the reach ofchildren.

MAIN BATTERY LOCATIONGUID-09936908-E6EC-4D1F-A9C2-58971CF1F2EB

See “Engine compartment check locations”(P.8-4) for the battery location.

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BATTERY

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JVM0599X

AUXILIARY BATTERY LOCATION (for2.0L turbo gasoline engine models)

GUID-AEC71B5F-C4E1-4BDB-B727-725A25A32646

CAUTION

. Do not place the battery in the interior ofthe vehicle if you remove the auxiliarybattery.

. Do not place electrically conductiveobjects such as tools around the aux-iliary battery.

To check the auxiliary battery, open thetrunk.

Remove the clips *1 to remove the trunktrim as illustrated.

DI0137MA

CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVELGUID-F83CE37A-82DF-4B63-8567-E9A161096A89

Main batteryGUID-1E53BBA6-3944-465B-9FF1-A2D880270107

Check the fluid level in each cell (removethe battery cover if it is necessary). Itshould be between the UPPER LEVEL *1and LOWER LEVEL *2 lines.

If it is necessary to add fluid, add onlydistilled water to bring the level to theindicator in each filler opening. Do notoverfill.

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SDI1480C

1. Remove the cell plugs *A .

2. Add distilled water up to the UPPERLEVEL *1 line.

If the side of the battery is not clear,check the distilled water level bylooking directly above the cell; thecondition *1 indicates OK and theconditions *2 needs more to be added.

3. Tighten cell plugs *A .

Vehicles operated in high temperatures orunder severe conditions require frequentchecks of the battery fluid level.

SDI2685

Auxiliary battery

Auxiliary battery (2.0L turbo gaso-line engine models)

GUID-E7A734E1-C904-4DAF-9014-C65EDE55440C

. *A indicates OK.

. *B indicates that water needs to beadded.

. *C indicates that charging is necessary.If it is necessary to add fluid, it isrecommended you contact an INFINITIretailer.

JUMP STARTINGV37-D-121025-0AAB0CA9-4991-4590-8F41-F3A34B9AA084

If jump starting is necessary, see “Jumpstarting” (P.6-10). If the engine does notstart by jump starting, the battery mayhave to be replaced. It is recommendedyou visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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V37-D-121025-EEE1FA47-944D-4234-8652-FA1B4A99ADFC

CAUTION

. Do not ground accessories directly to thebattery terminal. Doing so will bypassthe variable voltage control system andthe vehicle battery may not chargecompletely.

. Use electrical accessories with the en-gine running to avoid discharging thevehicle battery.

The variable voltage control system mea-sures the amount of electrical dischargefrom the battery and controls voltagegenerated by the generator.

V37-D-121025-6ADF95B7-2D41-4AEE-99FC-6C4F047C2DAF

JVM0655X

VR30DDTT engine1. Water pump2. Alternator3. Drive belt auto-tensioner4. Crankshaft pulley5. Air conditioner compressor

JVM0433X

2.0L turbo gasoline engine1. Water pump2. Crankshaft pulley3. Drive belt auto-tensioner4. Air conditioner compressor5. Alternator

WARNING

Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF orLOCK position before servicing drive belts.The engine could rotate unexpectedly.

1. Visually inspect each belt for signs ofunusual wear, cuts, fraying or loosen-

VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM DRIVE BELTS

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ess. If the belt is in poor condition orloose, have it replaced or adjusted. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

2. Have the belts checked regularly forcondition and tension in accordancewith the maintenance schedule shownin the “9. Maintenance and schedules”section.

V37-D-121025-BAFEF7A1-AE7C-43AA-A355-1FA8A7A79074

WARNING

Be sure the engine and the ignition switchare off and that the parking brake isengaged securely.

CAUTION

Be sure to use the correct socket to removethe spark plugs. An incorrect socket candamage the spark plugs. SDI2020

REPLACING SPARK PLUGSV37-D-121025-5A1D3AA1-EC43-4BAE-B27E-C6EBBD832A65

If replacement is required, it is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

Iridium-tipped spark plugsV37-D-121025-38C2D7CB-E5A3-44D4-8FFC-4A1A5D208F6C

It is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped spark plugs as frequently as theconventional type spark plugs since theywill last much longer. Follow the main-tenance schedule shown in the “9. Main-tenance and schedules” section, but do notreuse them by cleaning or regapping.

Always replace spark plugs with recom-mended or equivalent ones.

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SPARK PLUGS

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WARNING

. Operating the engine with the air cleanerremoved can cause you or others to beburned. The air cleaner not only cleansthe air, it stops flame if the enginebackfires. If it isn’t there, and the enginebackfires, you could be burned. Do notdrive with the air cleaner removed, andbe careful when working on the enginewith the air cleaner removed.

. Never pour fuel into the throttle body orattempt to start the engine with the aircleaner removed. Doing so could resultin serious injury.

The filter element should not be cleanedand reused. Replace it according to themaintenance schedule shown in the “9.Maintenance and schedules” section.

When maintenance is required, it is re-commended you contact an INFINITI retailerfor servicing.

AIR CLEANER

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CLEANINGV37-D-121025-7847FFC1-7DCA-4EE2-B775-CA92E386F50A

If your windshield is not clear after usingthe windshield washer or if a wiper bladechatters when running, wax or othermaterial may be on the blade or wind-shield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with awasher solution or a mild detergent. Yourwindshield is clean if beads do not formwhen rinsing with clear water.

Clean each blade by wiping it with a clothsoaked in a washer solution or a milddetergent. Then rinse the blade with clearwater. If your windshield is still not clearafter cleaning the blades and using thewiper, replace the blades.

Worn windshield wiper blades can damagethe windshield and impair driver vision.

When a washer nozzle is cloggedGUID-A0DFB196-43CC-4C25-AB4E-FF70D87562F0

See an INFINITI retailer if a washer nozzle isclogged or any malfunction occurs. Do notattempt to clean the nozzle using a needleor a pin. Doing so may damage the nozzle.

SDI2048

REPLACINGV37-D-121025-2BEC5F4C-D760-4B69-84E3-337BD465F889

Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.

Before replacing the wiper blades, thewiper should be in the fully up position toavoid scratching the engine hood ordamaging the wiper arm. To pull up thewiper arm, see “Wiper and washer switch”(P.2-37).

1. Pull the wiper arm.

2. Push the release tab *A , and thenmove the wiper blade down the wiperarm *1 while pushing the release tabto remove.

3. Insert the new wiper blade onto thewiper arm until a click sounds.

4. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple isin the groove.

CAUTION

. After wiper blade replacement, returnthe wiper arm to its original position;

otherwise it may be damaged when thehood is opened.

. Make sure the wiper blades contact theglass; otherwise the arm may be da-

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maged from wind pressure.

V37-D-121025-4F238978-A678-4BC5-A547-90FB4F14D1F8

If the brakes do not operate properly, it isrecommended you have the brakeschecked by an INFINITI retailer.

SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKESV37-D-121025-22E38629-DCD8-4E65-AEEF-BF5D3567BF7B

Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjust-ing brakes.

The disc-type brakes self-adjust every timethe brake pedal is applied.

WARNING

Have your brake system checked if the brakepedal height does not return to normal. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNINGV37-D-121025-D89227A8-C2EA-43BF-8410-9B39CA613024

The disc brake pads have audible wearwarnings. When a brake pad requiresreplacement, it will make a high pitchedscraping sound when the vehicle is inmotion. This scraping sound will first occuronly when the brake pedal is depressed.After more wear of the brake pad, thesound will always be heard even if thebrake pedal is not depressed. Have thebrakes checked as soon as possible if thewear warning sound is heard.

Under some driving or climate conditions,occasional brake squeak, squeal or othernoise may be heard. Occasional brakenoise during light to moderate stops isnormal and does not affect the function orperformance of the brake system.

Proper brake inspection intervals shouldbe followed. For additional information,see the maintenance schedule shown inthe “9. Maintenance and schedules” sec-tion.

BRAKES

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JVM0255X

VR30DDTT engine model

JVM0305X

2.0L turbo gasoline engine model

JVM0331X

2.0L turbo gasoline engine model

JVM0306X

2.0L turbo gasoline engine model (trunk)

ENGINE COMPARTMENTV37-D-121025-AFE79579-EF18-4DDE-B356-BDC18538EFB0

WARNING

Never use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than that specified on thefuse box cover. This could damage theelectrical system or electronic control unitsor cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does notoperate, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition switch is placed inthe OFF or LOCK position and theheadlight switch is turned to OFF.

2. Open the engine hood.

3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holdercover.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

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FUSES

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SDI1754

5. If the fuse is open *A , replace it with anew fuse *B . Spare fuses are stored inthe passenger compartment fuse box.

6. If a new fuse also opens, have theelectrical system checked and repaired.It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

Fusible linksV37-D-121025-3E721E86-CD62-4D57-8D17-0637DAF969EF

If any electrical equipment does notoperate and fuses are in good condition,check the fusible links. If any of thesefusible links are melted, replace only withgenuine INFINITI parts.

JVM0256X

PASSENGER COMPARTMENTV37-D-121025-D27C130D-9311-435F-AE5F-9BAD54FDFC82

WARNING

Never use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than that specified on thefuse box cover. This could damage theelectrical system or electronic control unitsor cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does notoperate, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition switch is placed inthe OFF or LOCK position and the

headlight switch is turned to OFF.

2. Open the fuse box lid.

3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller*A .

4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a newfuse.

5. If a new fuse also opens, have theelectrical system checked and repaired.It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service. Spare fuses arestored in the fuse box.

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Extended storage fuse switch (if soequipped)

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To reduce battery drain, the extendedstorage fuse switch comes from the factoryswitched off. Prior to delivery of yourvehicle, the switch is pushed in (switchedon) and should always remain on.

If the extended storage fuse switch is notpushed in (switched on), the “ShippingMode On, Push Storage Fuse” warning mayappear in the vehicle information display.See “20. Extended storage fuse warning”(P.2-26).

If any electrical equipment does notoperate, remove the extended storage fuseswitch and check for an open fuse.

NOTE:

If the extended storage fuse switch mal-functions or if the fuse is open, it is notnecessary to replace the switch. In thiscase, remove the extended storage fuseswitch and replace it with a new fuse of thesame rating.How to remove the extended storage fuseswitch:

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1. To remove the extended storage fuseswitch, be sure the ignition switch is inthe OFF or LOCK position.

2. Be sure the headlight switch is in theOFF position.

3. Remove the fuse box cover.

4. Pinch the locking tabs *1 found oneach side of the storage fuse switch.

5. Pull the storage fuse switch straight outfrom the fuse box *2 .

V37-D-121025-0F281EEB-8605-4AC8-B4C1-14A643CAD5F2

CAUTION

Be careful not to allow children to swallowthe battery and removed parts.

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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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To replace the battery:

1. Release the lock knob at the back of theIntelligent Key and remove the mechan-ical key.

2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver wrappedwith a cloth into the slit of the cornerand twist it to separate the upper part

from the lower part.

3. Replace the battery with a new one.

Recommended battery:

CR2025 or equivalent. Do not touch the internal circuit and

electric terminals as it could cause amalfunction.

. Hold the battery by the edges.Holding the battery across the con-tact points will seriously deplete thestorage capacity.

. Make sure that the + side faces thebottom of the case.

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4. Align the tips of the upper and lowerparts *1 , and then push them together*2 until it is securely closed.

5. Operate the buttons to check its opera-tion.

If you need any assistance for replacement,it is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and

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(2) this device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canadalicence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-tion is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference, including inter-ference that may cause undesired opera-tion of the device.

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JVM0272X

1. Headlight (high-beam)2. Headlight (low-beam)3. Map light4. Front side marker light5. Rear personal light6. Side turn signal light7. Front turn signal light8. Fog light9. Parking light10. Step light11. Courtesy light12. High-mounted stop light13. Back-up light14. Rear turn signal light15. Stop light/tail light16. Rear side marker light17. License plate light18. Trunk light

LIGHTS

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HEADLIGHTSGUID-113147F4-7C9C-41AE-B48B-633089C9360E

If replacement is required, it is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

Fog may temporarily form inside the lens ofthe exterior lights in the rain or in a carwash. A temperature difference betweenthe inside and the outside of the lenscauses the fog. This is not a malfunction. Iflarge drops of water collect inside the lens,it is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTSV37-D-121025-8340E8EC-D475-45A1-B894-36A11A3F29A7

Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.

Headlight*

High/Low beams LED —Front turn signal light* LED —

Front fog light* LED —Parking light* LED —

Front side marker light* LED —Side turn signal light* LED —Rear combination light*

back-up* LED —turn signal 21 WY21W

stop/tail/side marker* LED —License plate light 5 W5W

Map light* LED —Rear personal light 8 —

Vanity mirror light 2 —Step light 5 —

Console box light* LED —Trunk light 3.4 —

Courtesy light* LED —High-mounted stop light* LED —

*: It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for replacement.

NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at an INFINITI retailer for the latestinformation about parts.

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Replacement proceduresV37-D-121025-CCD7E30B-6B89-488A-B7BD-D5BF37E3F9F9

All other lights are either type A, B, C, D, Eor F. When replacing a bulb, first removethe lens and/or cover.

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SDI2031

Rear personal light

SDI1839

Vanity mirror light

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Step light

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Trunk light

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If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” (P.6-3).

TIRE PRESSUREV37-D-121025-CEAD7263-218E-43AE-A248-D60E4433F882

Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)

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This vehicle is equipped with the TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Itmonitors tire pressure of all tires exceptthe spare. When the low tire pressurewarning light is lit and the “Tire PressureLow - Add Air” warning appears in thevehicle information display, one or more ofyour tires is significantly under-inflated.

The TPMS will activate only when thevehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH(25 km/h). Also, this system may notdetect a sudden drop in tire pressure (forexample a flat tire while driving).

For more details, see “Low tire pressurewarning light” (P.2-14),“Tire Pressure Mon-itoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5) and “TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-3).

Tire inflation pressureV37-D-121025-691E0963-E07C-4BA2-A24F-33B6175CC64C

Check the pressure of the tires(including the spare) often and al-ways prior to long distance trips. Therecommended tire pressure specifi-cations are shown on the Tire andLoading Information label under the“Cold Tire Pressure” heading. TheTire and Loading Information label isaffixed to the driver side center pillar.Tire pressures should be checkedregularly because:

. Most tires naturally lose air overtime.

. Tires can lose air suddenly whendriven over potholes or otherobjects or if the vehicle strikes acurb while parking.

The tire pressures should be checkedwhen the tires are cold. The tires areconsidered COLD after the vehiclehas been parked for 3 or more hours,or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) atmoderate speeds.

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WHEELS AND TIRES

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TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicatorprovides visual and audible signalsoutside the vehicle for inflating thetires to the recommended COLD tirepressure. (See “TPMS with Tire Infla-tion Indicator” (P.5-8) about theTPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator.)

Incorrect tire pressure, includingunder inflation, may adversely affecttire life and vehicle handling.

WARNING

. Improperly inflated tires can failsuddenly and cause an accident.

. The Gross Vehicle Weight rating(GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label. The vehicleweight capacity is indicated onthe Tire and Loading Informationlabel. Do not load your vehiclebeyond this capacity. Overloadingyour vehicle may result in reducedtire life, unsafe operating condi-tions due to premature tire failure,

or unfavorable handling character-istics and could also lead to aserious accident. Loading beyondthe specified capacity may alsoresult in failure of other vehiclecomponents.

. Before taking a long trip, or when-ever you heavily load your vehicle,use a tire pressure gauge toensure that the tire pressures areat the specified level.

. For additional information regard-ing tires, refer to “Important TireSafety Information” (US) or “TireSafety Information” (Canada) inthe Warranty Information Booklet.

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Tire and Loading Information labelV37-D-121025-C7BD36AF-9934-43A4-94F2-4EDCBACAF922

*1 Seating capacity: The maximumnumber of occupants that can beseated in the vehicle.

*2 Vehicle load limit: See “Vehicleloading information” (P.10-17).

*3 Original size: The size of the tiresoriginally installed on the vehi-cle at the factory.

*4 Cold tire pressure: Inflate thetires to this pressure when thetires are cold. Tires are consid-

ered COLD after the vehicle hasbeen parked for 3 or more hours,or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km) at moderate speeds. Therecommended cold tire inflationis set by the manufacturer toprovide the best balance of tirewear, vehicle handling, drive-ability, tire noise, etc., up to thevehicle’s GVWR.

*5 Tire size — see “Tire labeling”(P.8-37).

*6 Spare tire size or compact sparetire size (if so equipped)

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Checking the tire pressureV37-D-121025-66CC50EA-50AC-4F6C-9287-E5AD0EB79112

1. Remove the valve stem cap fromthe tire.

2. Press the pressure gaugesquarely onto the valve stem. Donot press too hard or force thevalve stem sideways, or air willescape. If the hissing sound of airescaping from the tire is heardwhile checking the pressure, re-position the gauge to eliminatethis leakage.

3. Remove the gauge.

4. Read the tire pressure on thegauge stem and compare it tothe specification shown on theTire and Loading Information la-bel.

5. Add air to the tire as needed. If toomuch air is added, press the coreof the valve stem briefly with thetip of the gauge stem to releasepressure. Recheck the pressureand add or release air as needed.

6. Install the valve stem cap.

7. Check the pressure of all othertires, including the spare.

SIZECOLD TIREINFLATIONPRESSURE

FRONTORIGINAL

TIRE

P225/55RF1795V

240 kPa,35 PSI

P245/40RF1994V

240 kPa,35 PSI

245/40RF1994W

240 kPa,35 PSI

245/40R19 94Y240 kPa,35 PSI

REAR ORI-GINAL TIRE

P225/55RF1795V

240 kPa,35 PSI

P245/40RF1994V

240 kPa,35 PSI

245/40RF1994W

240 kPa,35 PSI

265/35R19 94W240 kPa,35 PSI

265/35RF1994W

240 kPa,35 PSI

SPARE TIRE(if so

equipped)

T145/70R18107M

420 kPa,60 PSI

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Example

TIRE LABELINGV37-D-121025-78E5F2E8-A436-4FDD-955A-80CB5766B791

Federal law requires tire manufac-turers to place standardized informa-tion on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describesthe fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides the tireidentification number (TIN) for safetystandard certification. The TIN can beused to identify the tire in case of arecall.

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Example

*1 Tire size (example: P215/60R1694H)

1. P: The “P” indicates the tire isdesigned for passenger vehicles.(Not all tires have this informa-tion.)

2. Three-digit number (215): Thisnumber gives the width in milli-meters of the tire from sidewalledge to sidewall edge.

3. Two-digit number (60): This num-ber, known as the aspect ratio,

gives the tire’s ratio of height towidth.

4. R: The “R” stands for radial.

F: The “F” after “R” indicates Self-Supporting type run-flat tire.

5. Two-digit number (16): This num-ber is the wheel or rim diameter ininches.

6. Two- or three-digit number (94):This number is the tire’s loadindex. It is a measurement ofhow much weight each tire cansupport. You may not find thisinformation on all tires because itis not required by law.

7. H: Tire speed rating. You shouldnot drive the vehicle faster thanthe tire speed rating.

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Example

*2 TIN (Tire Identification Number)for a new tire (example: DOT XX XXXXX XXXX)

1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart-ment of Transportation”. The sym-bol can be placed above, below orto the left or right of the TireIdentification Number.

2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’sidentification mark

3. Two-digit code: Tire size

4. Three-digit code: Tire type code(Optional)

5. Four numbers represent the weekand year the tire was built. Forexample, the numbers 3103means the 31st week of 2003. Ifthese numbers are missing, thenlook on the other sidewall of thetire.

*3 Tire ply composition and material

The number of layers or plies ofrubber-coated fabric in the tire.

Tire manufacturers also must indi-cate the materials in the tire, whichinclude steel, nylon, polyester, andothers.

*4 Maximum permissible inflationpressure

This number is the greatest amountof air pressure that should be put inthe tire. Do not exceed the maximumpermissible inflation pressure.

*5 Maximum load rating

This number indicates the maximumload in kilograms and pounds thatcan be carried by the tire. Whenreplacing the tires on the vehicle,always use a tire that has the sameload rating as the factory installedtire.

*6 Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”

Indicates whether the tire requires aninner tube (“tube type”) or not(“tubeless”).

*7 The word “radial”

The word “radial” is shown, if the tirehas radial structure.

*8 Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or brand name isshown.

Other tire-related terminology:

In addition to the many terms thatare defined throughout this section,Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the

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sidewall that contains a whitewall,bears white lettering or bears manu-facturer, brand and/or model namemolding that is higher or deeper thanthe same molding on the other side-wall of the tire, or (2) the outwardfacing sidewall of an asymmetricaltire that has a particular side thatmust always face outward whenmounted on a vehicle.

TYPES OF TIRESV37-D-121025-91272F19-8064-4509-BD5E-963B83188AFF

WARNING

. When changing or replacing tires, besure all four tires are of the same type(Example: Summer, All Season or Snow)and construction. An INFINITI retailermay be able to help you with informationabout tire type, size, speed rating andavailability.

. Replacement tires may have a lowerspeed rating than the factory equippedtires, and may not match the potentialmaximum vehicle speed. Never exceedthe maximum speed rating of the tire.

. Replacing tires with those not originallyspecified by INFINITI could affect theproper operation of the TPMS.

. For additional information regardingtires, refer to “Important Tire SafetyInformation” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-mation” (Canada) in the Warranty Infor-mation Booklet.

All season tiresV37-D-121025-D2BE37EF-6F5A-4B3B-A8FF-5D17656B6523

INFINITI specifies all season tires on somemodels to provide good performance allyear, including snowy and icy road condi-tions. All Season tires are identified by ALLSEASON and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) onthe tire sidewall. Snow tires have bettersnow traction than All Season tires andmay be more appropriate in some areas.

Summer tiresV37-D-121025-082E6388-1E38-4584-ADDC-A51BCEBABB82

INFINITI specifies summer tires on somemodels to provide superior performance ondry roads. Summer tire performance issubstantially reduced in snow and ice.Summer tires do not have the tire tractionrating M&S on the tire sidewall.

If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowyor icy conditions, INFINITI recommends the

use of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires onall four wheels.

Snow tiresV37-D-121025-1D7E373A-7843-4F1C-947D-6FDB7147C713

If snow tires are needed, it is necessary toselect tires equivalent in size and loadrating to the original equipment tires. Ifyou do not, it can adversely affect thesafety and handling of your vehicle.

Generally, snow tires will have lower speedratings than factory equipped tires andmay not match the potential maximumvehicle speed. Never exceed the maximumspeed rating of the tire.

If you install snow tires, they must be thesame size, brand, construction and treadpattern on all four wheels.

For additional traction on icy roads,studded tires may be used. However, someU.S. states and Canadian provinces prohi-bit their use. Check local, state andprovincial laws before installing studdedtires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces,may be poorer than that of non-studdedsnow tires.

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Run-flat tires (if so equipped)GUID-345EAC27-88E2-4A5F-BCE8-0CD523D33F00

Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires.You can continue driving to a safe locationeven if they are punctured. Always use run-flat tires of the specified size on all fourwheels. Mixing tire sizes or constructionmay reduce vehicle handling stability. Ifnecessary, contact an INFINITI retailer forassistance.

Frequently check the tire pressure andadjust pressure of each tire properly. Thetire pressure can be also checked in thevehicle information display.

It can be difficult to tell if a run-flat tire isunder-inflated or flat. Check the tirepressures as described earlier in thissection. If the tire becomes under-inflatedwhile driving, the low tire pressure warninglight will illuminate. If the tire becomes flatwhile driving, the low tire pressure warninglight and the “Flat Tire - Visit dealer”warning will appear.

Low tire pressure:GUID-48710C67-7C27-4065-9393-1C3B6C63693D

If the vehicle is being driven with low tirepressure, the low tire pressure warninglight will illuminate.

Flat tire:GUID-6462B965-3245-4F28-BED6-1DEC973DAA88

If the vehicle is being driven with one ormore flat tires, the low tire pressurewarning light will illuminate continuouslyand a chime will sound for 10 seconds. A“Flat Tire - Visit dealer” warning alsoappears in the vehicle information display.

The chime will only sound at the firstindication of a flat tire and the warninglight will illuminate continuously.When theflat tire warning is activated, it is recom-mended you have the system reset and thetire checked and replaced if necessary byan INFINITI retailer. Even if the tire isinflated to the specified COLD tire pres-sure, the warning light will continue toilluminate until the system is reset.

If the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates continuously and the “Flat Tire- Visit dealer” warning appears in thevehicle information display:

. Do not exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h).

. Increase your following distance toallow for increased stopping distances.

. Avoid sudden maneuvers, hard corner-ing and hard braking.

WARNING

. Although you can continue driving with apunctured run-flat tire, remember thatvehicle handling stability is reduced,which could lead to an accident andpersonal injury. Also, driving a longdistance at high speeds may damagethe tire.

. Do not drive at speeds above 50 MPH (80km/h) and do not drive more thanapproximately 93 miles (150 km) with apunctured run-flat tire. The actual dis-tance the vehicle can be driven on a flattire depends on outside temperature,vehicle load, road conditions and otherfactors.

. Drive safely at reduced speeds. Avoidhard cornering or braking, which maycause you to lose control of the vehicle.

. If you detect any unusual sounds orvibrations while driving with a puncturedrun-flat tire, pull off the road to a safelocation and stop the vehicle as soon aspossible. The tire may be seriouslydamaged and need to be replaced.

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CAUTION

. Never install tire chains on a puncturedrun-flat tire, as this could damage yourvehicle.

. Avoid driving over any projection orpothole, as the clearance between thevehicle and the ground is smaller thannormal.

. Do not enter an automated car wash witha punctured run-flat tire.

. It is recommended you have the punctu-red tire inspected by an INFINITI retaileror other authorized repair shop. Replacethe tire as soon as possible if the tire isseriously damaged.

TIRE CHAINSV37-D-121025-47993005-C05E-49C6-A4F7-595D3F032FD5

CAUTION

Tire chains/cables should not be installedon 265/35R19 and 265/35RF19 tires. Doingso will cause damage to the vehicle. If youplan to use tire chains/cables, you shouldinstall 245/45RF19 tires on your vehicle.

Use of tire chains may be prohibitedaccording to location. Check the local lawsbefore installing tire chains. When instal-ling tire chains, make sure they are theproper size for the tires on your vehicle andare installed according to the chain man-ufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAEClass S chains. Class “S” chains are usedon vehicles with restricted tire to vehicleclearance. Vehicles that can use Class “S”chains are designed to meet the SAEstandard minimum clearances betweenthe tire and the closest vehicle suspensionor body component required to accommo-date the use of a winter traction device (tirechains or cables). The minimum clearancesare determined using the factory equippedtire size. Other types may damage yourvehicle. Use chain tensioners when recom-mended by the tire chain manufacturer toensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tirechain must be secured or removed toprevent the possibility of whipping actiondamage to the fenders or underbody. Ifpossible, avoid fully loading your vehiclewhen using tire chains. In addition, drive ata reduced speed. Otherwise, your vehiclemay be damaged and/or vehicle handlingand performance may be adversely af-fected.

Tire chains must be installed only on therear wheels and not on the front wheels.

Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARYUSE ONLY spare tire (if so equipped). Neverinstall tire chains on a punctured run-flattire (if so equipped), as this could damageyour vehicle.

Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Drivingwith tire chains in such conditions cancause damage to the various mechanismsof the vehicle due to some overstress.

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CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRESV37-D-121025-F64A9335-FCAE-439A-BB55-D0A891816EF4

Tire rotation (models equipped withsame size tires on all wheels)

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INFINITI recommends rotating thetires every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).(See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for tire repla-cing procedures.)

As soon as possible, tighten thewheel nuts to the specified torquewith a torque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:80 ft-lb (108 N·m)

The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-tened to the specification at alltimes. It is recommended that wheelnuts be tightened to the specifica-tion at each tire rotation interval.

WARNING

. After rotating the tires, check andadjust the tire pressure.

. Retighten the wheel nuts when thevehicle has been driven for 600miles (1,000 km) (also in cases ofa flat tire, etc.).

. Do not include the T-type sparetire or any other small size sparetire in the tire rotation.

. For additional information regard-ing tires, refer to “Important TireSafety Information” (US) or “TireSafety Information” (Canada) inthe Warranty Information Booklet.

Tire rotation (models equipped withdifferent size tires on front andrear)

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Tires cannot be rotated on thisvehicle, as front tires are a differentsize from rear tires.

A pin is on the front brake rotor toprevent the rear wheels from beinginstalled in place of the front wheels.The spare tire can be installed inplace of the front and rear wheels.When installing the spare tire in thefront wheel, the hole in the spare tirewheel must be aligned with the pinon the brake rotor.

WARNING

. If your vehicle is equipped withdifferent size front and rear tires,never install the rear tire/wheel onthe front of the vehicle. Doing socan damage the vehicle or tire.Damage to the tire may result in asudden loss of air pressure which

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may cause loss of vehicle controlin some driving conditions andcause a collision and personalinjury.

. Retighten the wheel nuts when thevehicle has been driven for 600miles (1,000 km) (also in cases ofa flat tire, etc.).

. For additional information regard-ing tires, refer to “Important TireSafety Information” (US) or “TireSafety Information” (Canada) inthe Warranty Information Booklet.

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*1 : Wear indicator*2 : Wear indicator location mark. The

locations are shown by “ ”, “TWI”,etc. depending on tire types.

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WARNING

. Tires should be periodically in-spected for wear, cracking, bul-ging or objects caught in thetread. If excessive wear, cracks,bulging or deep cuts are found, the

tire(s) should be replaced.

. The original tires have built-intread wear indicators. When wearindicators are visible, the tire(s)should be replaced.

. Tires degrade with age and use.Have tires, including the spare,over 6 years old checked by aqualified technician, becausesome tire damage may not beobvious. Replace the tires asnecessary to prevent tire failureand possible personal injury.

. Improper service of the spare tiremay result in serious personalinjury. If it is necessary to repairthe spare tire, it is recommendedyou visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

. For additional information regard-ing tires, refer to “Important TireSafety Information” (US) or “TireSafety Information” (Canada) inthe Warranty Information Booklet.

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When replacing a tire, use the same size,tread design, speed rating and load carry-ing capacity as originally equipped. (See“Specifications” (P.10-9) for recommendedtypes and sizes of tires and wheels.)

WARNING

. The use of tires other than thoserecommended or the mixed use of tiresof different brands, construction (bias,bias-belted, radial or run-flat), or treadpatterns can adversely affect the ride,braking, handling, ground clearance,body-to-tire clearance, tire chain clear-ance, speedometer calibration, head-light aim and bumper height. Some ofthese effects may lead to accidents andcould result in serious personal injury.

. For Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models, ifyour vehicle was originally equippedwith 4 tires that were the same sizeand you are only replacing 2 of the 4tires, install the new tires on the rearaxle. Placing new tires on the front axlemay cause loss of vehicle control insome driving conditions and cause an

accident and personal injury.

. If the wheels are changed for any reason,always replace with wheels which havethe same off-set dimension. Wheels of adifferent off-set could cause prematuretire wear, degrade vehicle handlingcharacteristics and/or interference withthe brake discs/drums. Such interfer-ence can lead to decreased brakingefficiency and/or early brake pad/shoewear. See “Wheels and tires” (P.10-10)of this manual for wheel off-set dimen-sions.

. Since the spare tire is not equipped withthe TPMS, when a spare tire is mountedor a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will notfunction and the low tire pressure warn-ing light will flash for approximately 1minute. The light will remain on after 1minute. Have your tires replaced and/orTPMS system reset as soon as possible.It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for these services.

. Replacing tires with those not originallyspecified by INFINITI could affect theproper operation of the TPMS.

. The TPMS sensor may be damaged if it isnot handled correctly. Be careful when

handling the TPMS sensor.

. When replacing the TPMS sensor, the IDregistration may be required. It isrecommended you visit an INFINITI re-tailer for ID registration.

. Do not use a valve stem cap that is notspecified by INFINITI. The valve stem capmay become stuck.

. Be sure that the valve stem caps arecorrectly fitted. Otherwise the valve maybe clogged up with dirt and cause amalfunction or loss of pressure.

. Do not install a damaged or deformedwheel or tire even if it has been repaired.Such wheels or tires could have struc-tural damage and could fail withoutwarning.

. The use of retread tire is not recom-mended.

. For additional information regardingtires, refer to “Important Tire SafetyInformation” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-mation” (Canada) in the Warranty Infor-mation Booklet.

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Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)models

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CAUTION

. Always use tires of the same type, size,brand, construction (bias, bias-belted orradial), and tread pattern on all fourwheels. Failure to do so may result in acircumference difference between tireson the front and rear axles which willcause excessive tire wear and maydamage the transmission, transfer caseand differential gears.

. ONLY use spare tires specified for theIntelligent AWD model.

If excessive tire wear is found, it isrecommended that all four tires be re-placed with tires of the same size, brand,construction and tread pattern. The tirepressure and wheel alignment should alsobe checked and corrected as necessary. Itis recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service.

Wheel balanceV37-D-121025-D5C0F0AD-B802-4348-80B3-530384ED22AD

Unbalanced wheels may affect vehiclehandling and tire life. Even with regularuse, wheels can get out of balance. There-fore, they should be balanced as required.

Wheel balance service should be per-formed with the wheels off the vehicle.Spin balancing the wheels on the vehiclecould lead to mechanical damage.

For additional information regarding tires,refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-let.

Care of wheelsV37-D-121025-28272721-81F4-4572-B5B1-4B07051F02A1

See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for detailsabout care of the wheels.

Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY(T-type) spare tire) (if so equipped)

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Since the spare tire is not equipped withthe TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted(TEMPORARY USE ONLY), the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) will not func-tion.

Observe the following precautions if theTEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire must beused, otherwise your vehicle could be

damaged or involved in an accident.

WARNING

. The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tireshould be used for emergency use. Itshould be replaced with the standardtire at the first opportunity to avoidpossible tire or differential damage.

. Drive carefully while the TEMPORARYUSE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoidsharp turns and abrupt braking whiledriving.

. Periodically check spare tire inflationpressure. Always keep the pressure ofthe TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire at60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar). Always keepthe pressure of the full size spare tire (ifso equipped) at the recommended pres-sure for standard tires, as indicated onthe Tire and Loading Information label.For Tire and Loading Information labellocation, see “Tire and loading informa-tion label” (P.10-14).

. With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY sparetire installed do not drive your vehicle atspeeds faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).

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. When driving on roads covered withsnow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE ONLYspare tire should be used on the frontwheels and original tire used on the rearwheels (drive wheels). Use tire chainsonly on the two rear original tires.

. Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE ONLYspare tire will wear at a faster rate thanthe standard tire. Replace the spare tireas soon as the tread wear indicatorsappear.

. Do not use the spare tire on othervehicles.

. Do not use more than one spare tire atthe same time.

CAUTION

. Do not use tire chains on a TEMPORARYUSE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains will notfit properly and may cause damage tothe vehicle.

. Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLYspare tire is smaller than the originaltire, ground clearance is reduced. Toavoid damage to the vehicle, do notdrive over obstacles. Also do not drive

the vehicle through an automatic carwash since it may get caught.

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9 Maintenance and schedules

Maintenance requirement ...................................... 9-2General maintenance ......................................... 9-2Scheduled maintenance ..................................... 9-2Where to go for service ...................................... 9-2

General maintenance ............................................. 9-2Explanation of general maintenance items ......... 9-2

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ......... 9-5Emission control system maintenance ............... 9-5Chassis and body maintenance ......................... 9-6

Maintenance schedules ......................................... 9-7Additional maintenance items for severeoperating conditions .......................................... 9-7

Oil control system (for VR30DDTTengine models) ................................................ 9-7

Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7Emission control system maintenance(for VR30DDTT engine) ..................................... 9-8Emission control system maintenance(for 2.0L turbo gasoline engine) ..................... 9-11Chassis and body maintenance ...................... 9-13

Maintenance under severe driving conditions ...... 9-16Maintenance log ................................................. 9-17

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Some day-to-day and regular maintenanceis essential to maintain your vehicle ingood mechanical condition, as well as itsemission and engine performance.

It is the owner’s responsibility to makesure that the scheduled maintenance, aswell as general maintenance, is performed.

As the vehicle owner, you are the only onewho can ensure that your vehicle receivesthe proper maintenance.You are a vital linkin the maintenance chain.

GENERAL MAINTENANCEV37-D-121025-9C899EFE-CF7B-44F1-9A3D-78EF760B05BD

General maintenance includes those itemswhich should be checked during normalday-to-day operation. They are essentialfor proper vehicle operation. It is yourresponsibility to perform these proceduresregularly as prescribed.

Performing general maintenance checksrequires minimal mechanical skill and onlya few general automotive tools.

These checks or inspections can be doneby yourself, a qualified technician or, if youprefer, an INFINITI retailer.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCEV37-D-121025-4AB86854-3F44-433C-8B66-59A89D3B0CB5

The maintenance items listed in thissection are required to be serviced atregular intervals. However, under severedriving conditions, additional or morefrequent maintenance will be required.

WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICEV37-D-121025-340061AC-7165-4FC2-8430-EDF309D4BC76

If maintenance service is required or yourvehicle appears to malfunction, have thesystems checked and serviced. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer forthis service.

INFINITI technicians are well-trained spe-cialists and are kept up to date with thelatest service information through techni-cal bulletins, service tips and trainingprograms. They are completely qualifiedto work on INFINITI vehicles before workbegins.

You can be confident that an INFINITIretailer’s service department can performthe service needed to meet the mainte-nance requirements on your vehicle.

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During the normal day-to-day operation ofthe vehicle, general maintenance shouldbe performed regularly as prescribed inthis section. If you detect any unusualsounds, vibrations or smells, be sure tocheck for the cause, or it is recommendedto have an INFINITI retailer do it promptly.In addition, it is recommended you visit anINFINITI retailer if you think that repairs arerequired.

When performing any checks or mainte-nance work, closely observe “Maintenanceprecautions” (P.8-3) of this manual.

EXPLANATION OF GENERAL MAIN-TENANCE ITEMS

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Additional information on the followingitems with “*” is found in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

Outside the vehicleV37-D-121025-054C55AE-9835-4A7F-8D15-ADE2A8AF882D

The maintenance items listed here shouldbe performed from time to time, unlessotherwise specified.

Doors and engine hood: Check that alldoors and the engine hood, operateproperly. Also ensure that all latches locksecurely. Lubricate hinges, latches, latchpins, rollers and links if necessary. Makesure that the secondary latch keeps the

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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hood from opening when the primary latchis released.

When driving in areas using road salt orother corrosive materials, check lubricationfrequently.

Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regularbasis. Make sure that the headlights, stoplights, tail lights, turn signal lights, andother lights are all operating properly andinstalled securely. Also check headlightaim.

Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts aremissing, and check for any loose wheelnuts. Tighten if necessary.

Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotatedevery 5,000 miles (8,000 km). If yourvehicle is equipped with different sizedtires in the front and rear, tires cannot berotated.

Tires*: Check the pressure with a gaugeoften and always prior to long distancetrips. If necessary, adjust the pressure inall tires, including the spare, to thepressure specified. Check carefully fordamage, cuts or excessive wear.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)transmitter components: Replace theTPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve coreand cap when the tires are replaced due towear or age.

Wheel alignment and balance: If thevehicle should pull to either side whiledriving on a straight and level road, or ifyou detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,there may be a need for wheel alignment.

If the steering wheel or seat vibrates atnormal highway speeds, wheel balancingmay be needed.

For additional information regarding tires,refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-let.

Windshield: Clean the windshield on aregular basis. Check the windshield atleast every six months for cracks or otherdamage. Have a damaged windshieldrepaired by a qualified repair facility.

Windshield wiper blades*: Check forcracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.

Inside the vehicleV37-D-121025-42334435-BDC5-4B4B-BA49-0B1C06D00D3D

The maintenance items listed here shouldbe checked on a regular basis, such aswhen performing scheduled maintenance,cleaning the vehicle, etc.

Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal forsmooth operation and make sure the pedaldoes not catch or require uneven effort.Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.

Automatic transmission P (Park) mechan-ism: On a fairly steep hill, check that yourvehicle is held securely with the shift leverin the P (Park) position without applyingany brakes.

Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smoothoperation. If the brake pedal suddenlygoes down further than normal, the pedalfeels spongy or the vehicle seems to takelonger to stop, have your vehicle checkedimmediately. It is recommended you visitan INFINITI retailer for this service. Keepthe floor mat away from the pedal.

Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pullthe vehicle to one side when applied.

Parking brake: Check the parking brakeoperation regularly. The vehicle should besecurely held on a fairly steep hill with onlythe parking brake applied. If the parking

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brake needs adjusted, it is recommendedyou visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Seats: Check seat position controls such asseat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. toensure they operate smoothly and that alllatches lock securely in every position.Check that the head restraints move upand down smoothly and that the locks (ifso equipped) hold securely in all latchedpositions.

Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seatbelt system (for example, buckles, an-chors, adjuster and retractors) operateproperly and smoothly, and are installedsecurely. Check the belt webbing for cuts,fraying, wear or damage.

Steering wheel: Check for changes in thesteering conditions, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange noises.

Warning lights and chimes:Make sure thatall warning lights and chimes are operatingproperly.

Windshield defroster: Check that the aircomes out of the defroster outlets properlyand in sufficient quantity when operatingthe heater or air conditioner.

Windshield wiper and washer*: Check thatthe wipers and washer operate properlyand that the wipers do not streak.

Under the hood and vehicleV37-D-121025-B3361551-A047-4A72-ACCF-65F901F88160

The maintenance items listed here shouldbe checked periodically (for example, eachtime you check the engine oil or refuel).

Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.It should be between the MAX and MINlines. Vehicles operated in high tempera-tures or under severe condition requirefrequent checks of the battery fluid level.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situationsthat can lead to potential battery dis-charge and potential no-start conditionssuch as:1. Installation or extended use of electro-

nic accessories that consume batterypower when the engine is not running(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/oronly driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to becharged to maintain battery health.

Brake fluid level*: Make sure that thebrake fluid level is between the MAX andMIN lines on the reservoir.

Engine coolant level*: Check the coolantlevel when the engine is cold.

Intercooler coolant level*: Check the cool-ant level when the engine is cold.

Engine drive belts*: Make sure that no beltis frayed, worn, cracked or oily.

Engine oil level*: Check the level afterparking the vehicle on a level spot andturning off the engine. Wait more than 15minutes for the oil to drain back into the oilpan.

Exhaust system: Make sure there are noloose supports, cracks or holes. If thesound of the exhaust seems unusual orthere is a smell of exhaust fumes, imme-diately have the exhaust system inspected.It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer for this service. (See “Precautionswhen starting and driving” (P.5-4).)

Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle forfuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after thevehicle has been parked for a while. Waterdripping from the air conditioner after useis normal. If you should notice any leaks orif gasoline fumes are evident, check for the

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cause and have it corrected immediately.

Power steering fluid level* and lines:Check the level when the fluid is cold, withthe engine off. Check the lines for properattachment, leaks, cracks, etc.

Radiator and hoses: Check the front of theradiator and clean off any dirt, insects,leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.Make sure the hoses have no cracks,deformation, rot or loose connections.

Underbody: The underbody is frequentlyexposed to corrosive substances such asthose used on icy roads or to control dust.It is very important to remove thesesubstances, otherwise rust will form onthe floor pan, frame, fuel lines and aroundthe exhaust system. At the end of winter,the underbody should be thoroughlyflushed with plain water, being careful toclean those areas where mud and dirt mayaccumulate. For additional information,see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).

Windshield washer fluid*: Check that thereis adequate fluid in the reservoir.

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The following descriptions are provided togive you a better understanding of thescheduled maintenance items that shouldbe regularly checked or replaced. Themaintenance schedule indicates at whichmileage/time intervals each item requiresservice.

In addition to scheduled maintenance,your vehicle requires that some items bechecked during normal day-to-day opera-tion. Refer to “General maintenance” (P.9-2).

Items marked with “*” are recommendedby INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation.You are not required to perform mainte-nance on these items in order to maintainthe warranties which come with yourvehicle. Other maintenance items andintervals are required.

When applicable, additional informationcan be found in the “8. Do-it yourself”section of this manual.

NOTE:

INFINITI does not advocate the use of non-OEM approved aftermarket flushing sys-tems and strongly advises against per-forming these services on an INFINITIproduct. Many of the aftermarket flushingsystems use non-OEM approved chemicals

or solvents, the use of which has not beenvalidated by INFINITI.

For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,grease, and refrigerant, refer to “Capaci-ties and recommended fluids/lubricants”(P.10-2) of this manual.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMMAINTENANCE

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Drive belts*:

Check engine drive belts for wear, frayingor cracking and for proper tension. Replaceany damaged drive belts.

Engine air filter:

Replace at specified intervals. When driv-ing for prolonged periods in dusty condi-tions, check/replace the filter morefrequently.

Engine coolant* (for VR30DDTT enginemodels):

Replace coolant at the specified interval.When adding or replacing coolant, be sureto use only Genuine NISSAN Long LifeAntifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalentwith the proper mixture. (Refer to “Enginecooling system (for VR30DDTT enginemodels)” (P.8-6) to determine the propermixture for your area.)

Maintenance and schedules 9-5

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE ITEMS

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NOTE:

Mixing any other type of coolant or the useof non-distilled water will reduce therecommended service interval of the cool-ant.

Engine coolant* (for 2.0L turbo gasolineengine models):

Replace coolant at the specified interval.When adding or replacing coolant, be sureto use only BASF Glysantin® G48® orequivalent with the proper mixture. (Referto “Engine cooling system (for 2.0L turbogasoline engine models)” (P.8-8) to deter-mine the proper mixture for your area.)

NOTE:

Mixing any other type of coolant or the useof non-distilled water will reduce therecommended service interval of the cool-ant.

Intercooler coolant (for VR30DDTT enginemodels):

Intercooler coolant is maintenance-free.

Engine oil and oil filter:

Replace engine oil and oil filter at thespecified intervals. For recommended oilgrade and viscosity refer to “Capacitiesand recommended fluids/lubricants”

(P.10-2).

Fuel filter:

Replace the fuel filter and drain the waterat the specified intervals.

Fuel lines*:

Check the fuel hoses, piping and connec-tions for leaks, looseness, or deterioration.Tighten connections or replace parts asnecessary.

Spark plugs:

Replace at specified intervals. Install newplugs of the type as originally equipped.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEGUID-1DEF0C0C-EB1B-4682-A5E7-974AA878EAED

Brake lines and cables:

Visually inspect for proper installation.Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration,and signs of leaking. Replace any deterio-rated or damaged parts immediately.

Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings:

Check for wear, deterioration and fluidleaks. Replace any deteriorated or da-maged parts immediately.

Exhaust system:

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, mufflerand hangers for leaks, cracks, deteriora-tion, and damage. Tighten connections or

replace parts as necessary.

In-cabin microfilter:

Replace at specified intervals. When driv-ing for prolonged periods in dusty condi-tions, replace the filter more frequently.

Propeller shaft(s):

Check for damage, looseness, and greaseleakage. (4WD/AWD/RWD)

Steering gear and linkage, axle andsuspension parts, drive shaft boots:

Check for damage, looseness, and leakageof oil or grease. Under severe drivingconditions, inspect more frequently.

Tire rotation:

Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles(8,000 km) according to the instructionsunder “Explanation of general mainte-nance items” (P.9-2). When rotating tires,check for damage and uneven wear. Re-place if necessary.

Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil andtransfer case oil:

Visually inspect for signs of leakage atspecified intervals.

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To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe andeconomical driving, INFINITI provides twomaintenance schedules that may be used,depending upon the conditions in whichyou usually drive. These schedules containboth distance and time intervals, up to120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144 months.For most people, the odometer reading willindicate when service is needed. However,if you drive very little, your vehicle shouldbe serviced at the regular time intervalsshown in the schedule.

After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144months, continue maintenance at thesame mileage/time intervals.

ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMSFOR SEVERE OPERATING CONDI-TIONS

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Additional maintenance items for severeoperating conditions; should be performedon vehicles that are driven under especiallydemanding conditions. Additional mainte-nance items should be performed if youprimarily operate your vehicle under thefollowing conditions:

. Repeated short trips of less than 5miles (8 km).

. Repeated short trips of less than 10miles (16 km) with outside tempera-tures remaining below freezing.

. Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go“rush hour” traffic.

. Extensive idling and/or low speed driv-ing for long distances, such as police,taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

. Driving in dusty conditions.

. Driving on rough, muddy or salt spreadroads.

. Using a car-top carrier.

NOTE:

For vehicles operated in Canada, bothstandard and severe maintenance itemsshould be performed at every interval.

OIL CONTROL SYSTEM (forVR30DDTT engine models)

GUID-07BE1CE8-2886-4F9D-B2C1-75394A31CCAB

Your vehicle is equipped with oil controlsystem. It calculates engine oil and filterchange interval based on driving condi-tions. Driving in severe conditions willshorten the engine oil and filter changeinterval. When the oil replacement indica-tor appears in the vehicle informationdisplay, the engine oil and filter need tobe replaced.

GUID-4F4CD256-3095-4D94-B7C6-54D297CA6696

The following tables show the standardmaintenance schedule. Depending uponweather and atmospheric conditions, vary-ing road surfaces, individual driving habitsand vehicle usage, additional or morefrequent maintenance may be required.

After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144months, continue maintenance at thesame mileage/time intervals.

Maintenance and schedules 9-7

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES STANDARD MAINTENANCE

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (for VR30DDTT engine)GUID-6A327679-8B81-4831-9992-3E8495792E9D

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONPerform at number ofmiles, kilometers ormonths, whichever comesfirst.

Miles 6 1,000(km 6 1,000)

Months

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

5(8)6

10(16)12

15(24)18

20(32)24

25(40)30

30(48)36

35(56)42

40(64)48

45(72)54

50(80)60

55(88)66

60(96)72

Drive belts See NOTE (1) I* I* I*

Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) R R

EVAP vapor lines I* I* I*

Fuel lines I* I* I*

Fuel filter See NOTE (3)

Engine coolant* See NOTE (4)(5)

Engine oil See NOTE (6) R R R R R R

Engine oil filter See NOTE (6) R R R R R R

Spark plugs See NOTE (7) Replace every 105,000 miles

Intake and exhaust valveclearance*

See NOTE (8)

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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONPerform at number ofmiles, kilometers ormonths, whichever comesfirst.

Miles 6 1,000(km 6 1,000)

Months

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

65(104)78

70(112)84

75(120)90

80(128)96

85(128)102

90(144)108

95(152)114

100(160)120

105(168)126

110(176)132

115(184)138

120(192)144

Drive belts See NOTE (1) I* I* I* I* I* I*

Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) R R

EVAP vapor lines I* I* I*

Fuel lines I* I* I*

Fuel filter See NOTE (3)

Engine coolant* See NOTE (4)(5)

Engine oil See NOTE (6) R R R R R R

Engine oil filter See NOTE (6) R R R R R R

Spark plugs See NOTE (7) Replace every 105,000 miles

Intake and exhaust valveclearance*

See NOTE (8)

NOTE:

(1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48months, inspect every 10,000 miles(16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace thedrive belts if found damaged.

(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions,more frequent maintenance may be re-quired.

(3) Maintenance-free item.

(4) First replacement interval is 105,000miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. Afterfirst replacement, replace every 75,000miles (120,000 km) or 60 months.

(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long LifeAntifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalentwith proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized or distilledwater. Mixing any other type of coolant or

the use of non-distilled water will reducethe life expectancy of the factory fillcoolant.

(6) If the oil replacement indicator isdisplayed, change the engine oil and filteras soon as possible. After replacing theengine oil, reset the display.

(7) Replace spark plug when the plug gapexceeds 0.043 in (1.1 mm) even if within

Maintenance and schedules 9-9

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9-10 Maintenance and schedules

specified replacement mileage.

(8) Maintenance is not required. However,if valve noise increases, inspect valveclearance.

*: Maintenance items and intervals with“*” are recommended by INFINITI forreliable vehicle operation. The owner neednot to perform such maintenance in orderto maintain the emission warranty ormanufacturer recall liability. Other main-tenance items and intervals are required.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (for 2.0L turbo gasoline engine)GUID-890F161E-DC56-4909-A3F0-93FDB448E87C

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONPerform at number ofmiles, kilometers ormonths, whichever comesfirst.

Miles 6 1,000(km 6 1,000)

Months

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

5(8)6

10(16)12

15(24)18

20(32)24

25(40)30

30(48)36

35(56)42

40(64)48

45(72)54

50(80)60

55(88)66

60(96)72

Engine compartment See NOTE (1) I I I

V-belt See NOTE (2) I* I* I*

Air cleaner filter Replace every 45,000 miles or 36 months

Fuel lines I* I* I*

Fuel filter See NOTE (3)

Engine coolant* Replace every 120,000 miles or 120 months

Engine oil R R R R R R

Engine oil filter R R R R R R

Spark plugs Replace every 45,000 miles or 36 months

Maintenance and schedules 9-11

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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONPerform at number ofmiles, kilometers ormonths, whichever comesfirst.

Miles 6 1,000(km 6 1,000)

Months

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

65(104)78

70(112)84

75(120)90

80(128)96

85(128)102

90(144)108

95(152)114

100(160)120

105(168)126

110(176)132

115(184)138

120(192)144

Engine compartment See NOTE (1) I I I

V-belt See NOTE (2) I* I* I*

Air cleaner filter Replace every 45,000 miles or 36 months

Fuel lines I* I* I*

Fuel filter See NOTE (3)

Engine coolant* Replace every 120,000 miles or 120 months

Engine oil R R R R R R

Engine oil filter R R R R R R

Spark plugs Replace every 45,000 miles or 36 months

NOTE:

(1) All visible parts checked for leaks anddamage.

(2) In visible area only.

(3) Maintenance-free item.

*: Maintenance items and intervals with“*” are recommended by INFINITI forreliable vehicle operation. The owner neednot to perform such maintenance in orderto maintain the emission warranty or

manufacturer recall liability. Other main-tenance items and intervals are required.

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEGUID-7FA7BB02-2AFC-40C4-B1B0-95B3B6AE8223

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONPerform at of miles, kilo-meters or months, which-ever comes first.

Miles 6 1,000(km 6 1,000)

Months

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

5(8)6

10(16)12

15(24)18

20(32)24

25(40)30

30(48)36

35(56)42

40(64)48

45(72)54

50(80)60

55(88)66

60(96)72

Brake lines and cables I I I I I I

Brake pads and rotors$ I I I I I I

Brake fluid$ R R R

Automatic transmissionfluid

See NOTE (1)

Transfer fluid and differ-ential gear oil

See NOTE (2) I I I I I I

Steering gear and linkage,axle and suspension parts$

I I I

Tire rotation See NOTE (3)

Propeller shaft and driveshaft boots (AWD models)$

I I I I I I

Exhaust system$ I I I

In-cabin microfilter R R R R

Stop lamp switch andbrake pedal position See NOTE (4)

Intelligent Key battery R R R R

Maintenance and schedules 9-13

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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONPerform at of miles, kilo-meters or months, which-ever comes first.

Miles 6 1,000(km 6 1,000)

Months

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

65(104)78

70(112)84

75(120)90

80(128)96

85(128)102

90(144)108

95(152)114

100(160)120

105(168)126

110(176)132

115(184)138

120(192)144

Brake lines & cables I I I I I I

Brake pads & rotors$ I I I I I I

Brake fluid$ R R

Automatic transmissionfluid

See NOTE (1)

Transfer fluid & differentialgear oil

See NOTE (2) I I I I I I

Steering gear & linkage,axle & suspension parts$

I I

Tire rotation See NOTE (3)

Propeller shaft & driveshaft boots (AWD models)$

I I I I I I

Exhaust system$ I I I

In-cabin microfilter R R R R

Stop lamp switch and brakepedal position See NOTE (4)

Intelligent Key battery R R R R

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NOTE:

Maintenance items with “$” should beperformed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving condi-tions” (P.9-16).(1) Automatic transmission fluid is main-tenance-free.

(2) If using a car-top carrier, or driving onrough or muddy roads, change (not justinspect) oil at every 20,000 miles (32,000km) or 24 months.

(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under “Generalmaintenance” (P.9-2).

(4) Inspect the clearance between thebrake pedal and the switches.

Maintenance and schedules 9-15

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9-16 Maintenance and schedules

GUID-C4531581-C30A-4BAC-A651-028775A6355E

The maintenance intervals shown on thepreceding pages are for normal operatingconditions. If the vehicle is mainly oper-ated under severe driving conditions asshown below, more frequent maintenancemust be performed on the following itemsas shown in the table.

Severe driving conditions

. Repeated short trips of less than 5miles (8 km).

. Repeated short trips of less than 10miles (16 km) with outside tempera-tures remaining below freezing.

. Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go“rush hour” traffic.

. Extensive idling and/or low speed driv-ing for long distances, such as police,taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

. Driving in dusty conditions.

. Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spreadroads.

. Using a car-top carrier.Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspectand correct or replace as necessary.

Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval

Brake fluid Replace Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months

Brake pads & rotors Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months

Steering gear & linkage, axle &suspension parts

Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots(AWD models)

Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months

Exhaust system Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVINGCONDITIONS

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GUID-22EBB2E3-CBAA-4958-A208-4316F19DB706

5,000 Miles or 6 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

10,000 Miles or 12 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

15,000 Miles or 18 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

20,000 Miles or 24 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

25,000 Miles or 30 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

30,000 Miles or 36 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

35,000 Miles or 42 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

40,000 Miles or 48 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

45,000 Miles or 54 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

Maintenance and schedules 9-17

MAINTENANCE LOG

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50,000 Miles or 60 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

55,000 Miles or 66 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

60,000 Miles or 72 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

65,000 Miles or 78 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

70,000 Miles or 84 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

75,000 Miles or 90 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

80,000 Miles or 96 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

85,000 Miles or 102 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

90,000 Miles or 108 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

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95,000 Miles or 114 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

100,000 Miles or 120 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

105,000 Miles or 126 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

110,000 Miles or 132 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

115,000 Miles or 138 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

120,000 Miles or 144 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

125,000 Miles or 150 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

130,000 Miles or 156 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

135,000 Miles or 162 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

Maintenance and schedules 9-19

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140,000 Miles or 168 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

145,000 Miles or 174 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

150,000 Miles or 180 Months

Retailer Name:

Date:

Mileage:

RetailerStamp:

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10 Technical and consumer information

Capacities andrecommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 10-2

Fuel information .............................................. 10-4Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .......... 10-6Air conditioning system refrigerant andlubricant recommendations ............................. 10-8

Specifications ...................................................... 10-9Engine ............................................................. 10-9Wheels and tires ........................................... 10-10Dimensions ................................................... 10-11

When traveling or registering inanother country ................................................. 10-12Vehicle identification ......................................... 10-12

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 10-12Vehicle identification number(chassis number) ........................................... 10-12Engine serial number ..................................... 10-13F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......... 10-13Emission control information label ................. 10-14Tire and loading information label ................. 10-14Air conditioner specification label .................. 10-14

Installing front license plate .............................. 10-15Removing air deflectors ..................................... 10-16Vehicle loading information ............................... 10-17

Terms .......................................................... 10-17Vehicle load capacity ................................... 10-18Loading tips ................................................. 10-19Measurement of weights .............................. 10-19

Towing a trailer ................................................. 10-20Flat towing ................................................... 10-20

Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 10-20Treadwear .................................................... 10-20Traction AA, A, B and C ................................ 10-21Temperature A, B and C ............................... 10-21

Emission control system warranty ..................... 10-21Reporting safety defects .................................... 10-22Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)test (US only) .................................................... 10-23Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 10-24Owner’s Manual/Service Manualorder information .............................................. 10-24

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V37-D-121025-C061365F-EF7D-4287-BD30-362698201633

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedureinstructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids and LubricantsUS measure Imp measure Liter

Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 76 · See “Fuel information” (P.10-4).

Engine oil*1

Drain and refill*1: For additional informa-tion, see “Engine oil” (P.8-10).

VR30DDTT enginemodel

Two-WheelDrive (2WD)model

With oil filterchange 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8

· Genuine NISSAN motor oil or equivalent· Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, SAE Viscosity 0W-20*3

*2: For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filterrecommendation” (P.10-6) of this manual.*3: As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventionalpetroleum oils may be used and meet all specifications and requirementsnecessary to maintain the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.

Without oil filterchange 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6

All-Wheel Drive(AWD) model

With oil filterchange 5-3/4 qt 4-3/4 qt 5.4

Without oil filterchange 5-1/2 qt 4-5/8 qt 5.2

2.0L turbo gaso-line engine model

Two-WheelDrive (2WD)model

With oil filterchange 6-5/8 qt 5-1/2 qt 6.3

· Engine oil meeting specification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-30 orequivalent.

· As an alternative to this recommended oil, engine oils meetingspecification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40 may beused and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintainthe new vehicle limited warranty.

· For additional information, refer to “Selecting the correct oil” (P.10-7) and“Oil viscosity” (P.10-7) under “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation”(P.10-6) of this manual.

Without oil filterchange 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8

All-Wheel Drive(AWD) model

With oil filterchange 7 qt 5-7/8 qt 6.6

Without oil filterchange 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt 6.1

Engine coolant VR30DDTT enginemodel

Total (with reservoir)Standard and premium grade 9-1/4 qt 7-3/4 qt 8.8

· Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) orequivalent

Total (with reservoir)Sport grade 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt 10.3

Reservoir 5/8 qt 1/2 qt 0.6

2.0L turbo gaso-line engine model

Total (with reservoir)

9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt 9.0

· BASF Glysantin® G48®

· Use BASF Glysantin® G48® or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoidpossible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused bythe use of non-genuine engine coolant.Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling systemwhile using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by thewarranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.

Reservoir1 qt 3/4 qt 0.9

Intercooler coolant Total (with reservoir) 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt 3.2 · Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) orequivalentReservoir 3/8 qt 3/8 qt 0.4

CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

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Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids and LubricantsUS measure Imp measure Liter

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)

— — —

· Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF· Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic SATF may cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmissiondurability, and may damage the automatic transmission. Damage causedby the use of fluid other than as recommended is not covered by theINFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.

Differential gear oil Front— — —

· Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalentconventional (non-synthetic) oil.

Rear — — — · API GL-5 Synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90

Transfer fluid

— — —

· Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF· Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may causedeterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage thetransfer. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommendedis not covered under the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.

Brake fluid

Refill to the proper oil level according to theinstructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section.

· Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*4 or equivalent DOT 3*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI retailer.

Power steering fluid · Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent· Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF willprevent the power steering system from operating properly.

Multi-purpose grease — — — · NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Air conditioning system refrigerant— — —

· HFC-134a (R-134a)For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.10-12) for airconditioner specification label.

Air conditioning system lubricants — — — · NISSAN A/C System Oil PAG or exact equivalent

Window washer fluid— — —

· Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze orequivalent

Technical and consumer information 10-3

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10-4 Technical and consumer information

FUEL INFORMATIONV37-D-121025-211E6F22-0004-4026-8B6B-C3E73EA18334

Use unleaded premium gasoline with anoctane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-KnockIndex) number (Research octane number96).

If unleaded premium gasoline is not avail-able, unleaded regular gasoline with anoctane rating of at least 87 AKI number(Research octane number 91) may betemporarily used, but only under thefollowing precautions:

. Have the fuel tank filled only partiallywith unleaded regular gasoline, and fillup with unleaded premium gasoline assoon as possible.

. Avoid full throttle driving and abruptacceleration.

Use unleaded premium gasoline for max-imum vehicle performance.

CAUTION

. Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol system, and may also affectwarranty coverage.

. Under no circumstances should a leadedgasoline be used, because this will

damage the three-way catalyst.

. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in yourvehicle. Your vehicle is not designed torun on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specificallydesigned for E-15 or E-85 fuel canadversely affect the emission controldevices and systems of the vehicle.Damage caused by such fuel is notcovered by the INFINITI new vehiclelimited warranty.

. Do not use fuel that contains the octanebooster methylcyclopentadienyl manga-nese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using fuel con-taining MMT may adversely affectvehicle performance and vehicle emis-sions. Not all fuel dispensers are labeledto indicate MMT content, so you mayhave to consult your gasoline retailer formore details. Note that Federal andCalifornia laws prohibit the use of MMTin reformulated gasoline.

. U.S. government regulations requireethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-fied by a small, square, orange and blacklabel with the common abbreviation orthe appropriate percentage for thatregion.

Gasoline specificationsV37-D-121025-BC292E95-4B29-40F3-A4C8-1118F7D356C3

INFINITI recommends using gasoline thatmeets the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)specifications where it is available. Manyof the automobile manufacturers devel-oped this specification to improve emis-sion system and vehicle performance. Askyour service station manager if the gaso-line meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter(WWFC) specifications.

Reformulated gasolineV37-D-121025-B64B223A-737E-40BE-9877-462F149B1795

Some fuel suppliers are now producingreformulated gasolines. These gasolinesare specially designed to reduce vehicleemissions. INFINITI supports efforts to-wards cleaner air and suggests that youuse reformulated gasoline when available.

Gasoline containing oxygenatesV37-D-121025-12B5B588-30F9-476F-9B62-34865892BC31

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline contain-ing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE andmethanol with or without advertising theirpresence. INFINITI does not recommend theuse of fuels of which the oxygenate contentand the fuel compatibility for your INFINITIcannot be readily determined. If in doubt,ask your service station manager.

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline,

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please take the following precautions asthe usage of such fuels may cause vehicleperformance problems and/or fuel systemdamage.

. The fuel should be unleaded and havean octane rating no lower than thatrecommended for unleaded gasoline.

. If an oxygenate-blend, excepting amethanol blend, is used, it shouldcontain no more than 10% oxygenate.(MTBE may, however, be added up to15%.)

. E-15 fuel contains more than 10%oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adverselyaffect the emission control devicesand systems of the vehicle and shouldnot be used. Damage caused by suchfuel is not covered by the INFINITI newvehicle limited warranty.

. If a methanol blend is used, it shouldcontain no more than 5% methanol(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). Itshould also contain a suitable amountof appropriate cosolvents and corro-sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-lated with appropriate cosolvents andcorrosion inhibitors, such methanolblends may cause fuel system damageand/or vehicle performance problems.

At this time, sufficient data is notavailable to ensure that all methanolblends are suitable for use in INFINITIvehicles.

If any undesirable driveability problemssuch as engine stalling or hard hot startingare experienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend ofMTBE.

Take care not to spill gasoline duringrefueling. Gasoline containing oxygenatescan cause paint damage.

E-15 fuelV37-D-121025-55AA3E5D-B4B7-4387-A6C1-514DB0C16738

E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately15% fuel ethanol and 85% unleadedgasoline. E-15 can only be used in vehiclesdesigned to run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S. government reg-ulations require fuel ethanol dispensingpumps to be identified with small, square,orange and black label with the commonabbreviation or the appropriate percentagefor that region.

E-85 fuelV37-D-121025-019B5956-3FF3-4BF6-B50B-B0FD9BE1DD27

E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleadedgasoline. E-85 can only be used in a

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. governmentregulations require fuel ethanol dispensingpumps to be identified by a small, square,orange and black label with the commonabbreviation or the appropriate percentagefor that region.

Fuel containing MMTGUID-798C8D68-7496-41DD-BDEC-A7D94D11DA79

MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boostingadditive. INFINITI does not recommend theuse of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel mayadversely affect vehicle performance, in-cluding the emissions control system. Notethat while some fuel pumps label MMTcontent, not all do, so you may have toconsult your gasoline retailer for moredetails.

Aftermarket fuel additivesV37-D-121025-0241A1D6-50DD-4735-AB1B-1BF6D3FF4840

INFINITI does not recommend the use ofany aftermarket fuel additives (Example:fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, in-take valve deposit removers, etc.) whichare sold commercially. Many of theseadditives intended for gum, varnish ordeposit removal may contain active solventor similar ingredients that can be harmfulto the fuel system and engine.

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Octane rating tipsV37-D-121025-0C94128B-44FC-407D-B5D4-1374AB611F20

Using unleaded gasoline with an octanerating lower than recommended above cancause persistent, heavy spark knock.(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)If severe, this can lead to engine damage.If you detect a persistent heavy sparkknock even when using gasoline of thestated octane rating, or if you hear steadyspark knock while holding a steady speedon level roads, it is recommended you havean INFINITI retailer correct the condition.Failure to correct the condition is misuse ofthe vehicle, for which INFINITI is notresponsible.

Incorrect ignition timing will result inknocking, after-run or overheating. This inturn may cause excessive fuel consumptionor damage to the engine. If any of theabove symptoms are encountered, haveyour vehicle checked. It is recommendedyou visit an INFINITI retailer for servicing.

However, now and then you may noticelight spark knock for a short time whileaccelerating or driving up hills. This is nocause for concern, because you get thegreatest fuel benefit when there is lightspark knock for a short time under heavyengine load.

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*1 API certification mark*2 API service symbol

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-COMMENDATION

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VR30DDTT engine modelGUID-73055463-27A6-4BE2-A78C-6725EC81AB92

Selecting the correct oil:GUID-C1BBD8C1-CF6B-44E9-90CB-0CC021584CF7

It is essential to choose the correct grade,quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensuresatisfactory engine life and performance,see “Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2). INFINITI recommendsthe use of an energy conserving oil in orderto improve fuel economy.

Select only engine oils that meet theAmerican Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-cation or International Lubricant Standar-dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)certification and SAE viscosity standard.These oils have the API certification markon the front of the container. Oils which donot have the specified quality label shouldnot be used as they could cause enginedamage.

Oil additives:GUID-C6150E87-6F96-4318-8F1A-85D798E9B0DF

INFINITI does not recommend the use of oiladditives. The use of an oil additive is notnecessary when the proper oil type is usedand maintenance intervals are followed.

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Oil which may contain foreign matter orhas been previously used should not beused.

Oil viscosity:GUID-7E511DF7-826F-45D5-B804-CC52F1B085AA

The engine oil viscosity or thicknesschanges with temperature. Because of this,it is important that the engine oil viscositybe selected based on the temperatures atwhich the vehicle will be operated beforethe next oil change. Choosing an oilviscosity other than that recommendedcould cause serious engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter:GUID-A18AF9A6-E383-4277-8DC6-3551FA05B33C

Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. Whenreplacing, use the genuine oil filter or itsequivalent for the reason described inchange intervals.

Change intervals:GUID-6BBF04C8-7568-41CF-8D44-1A84C0ED6100

The oil and oil filter change intervals foryour engine are based on the use of thespecified quality oils and filters. Oil andfilter other than the specified quality, or oiland filter change intervals longer thanrecommended could reduce engine life.Damage to engines caused by impropermaintenance or use of incorrect oil andfilter quality and/or viscosity is not covered

by the new INFINITI vehicle limited warran-ties.

Your engine was filled with a high qualityengine oil when it was built. You do nothave to change the oil before the firstrecommended change interval. Oil andfilter change intervals depend upon howyou use your vehicle.

2.0L turbo gasoline engine modelGUID-059AC215-00F8-4DB1-A4C3-7193356A55D4

Selecting the correct oil:GUID-6C2B7CCC-D3C1-4D6F-B3BC-4C0190938B53

It is essential to choose the correct grade,quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensuresatisfactory engine life and performance,see “Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2).

Select only engine oils that meet theMB229.5 and SAE viscosity standard.These oils have the MB229.5 on thecontainer. Oils which do not have thespecified quality label should not be usedas they could cause engine damage.

Oil additives:GUID-91FB3B9D-7752-442A-B3D2-042B2C1AE68E

INFINITI does not recommend the use of oiladditives. The use of an oil additive is notnecessary when the proper oil type is usedand maintenance intervals are followed.

Oil which may contain foreign matter or

has been previously used should not beused.

Oil viscosity:GUID-5345E421-706A-459A-8727-3A90EE1785F0

The engine oil viscosity or thicknesschanges with temperature. Because of this,it is important that the engine oil viscositybe selected based on the temperatures atwhich the vehicle will be operated beforethe next oil change. Choosing an oilviscosity other than that recommendedcould cause serious engine damage.

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Selecting the correct oil filter:GUID-7BA31F4F-975E-47A2-B844-171A0ED491DC

Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. Whenreplacing, use the genuine oil filter or itsequivalent for the reason described inchange intervals.

Change intervals:GUID-E1676489-2050-416D-A28D-8CFCFB058E45

The oil and oil filter change intervals foryour engine are based on the use of thespecified quality oils and filters. Oil andfilter other than the specified quality, or oiland filter change intervals longer thanrecommended could reduce engine life.Damage to engines caused by impropermaintenance or use of incorrect oil andfilter quality and/or viscosity is not coveredby the new INFINITI vehicle limited warran-ties.

Your engine was filled with a high qualityengine oil when it was built. You do nothave to change the oil before the firstrecommended change interval.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-COMMENDATIONS

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The air conditioning system in yourINFINITI vehicle must be charged with therefrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and thelubricant, NISSAN A/C system oil PAG orthe exact equivalents.

CAUTION

The use of any other refrigerant or lubricantmay cause severe damage to the airconditioning system and may require thereplacement of all air conditioner systemcomponents.

The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in yourINFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth’sozone layer. Although this refrigerant doesnot affect the earth’s atmosphere, certaingovernmental regulations require the re-covery and recycling of any refrigerantduring automotive air conditioning systemservice. Your INFINITI retailer has thetrained technicians and equipment neededto recover and recycle your air conditioningsystem refrigerant.

It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer when servicing your air condition-ing system.

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V37-D-121025-C4047CDF-FC90-4B6A-B3AD-46BBE7E650C5

ENGINEV37-D-121025-27E56DF3-4A90-4674-8571-79AA70F61975

Model VR30DDTT 2.0L turbo gasoline engine

Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC

Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 608 4-cylinder, in-line

Bore 6 Stroke in (mm)3.3866 3.386(86.0 6 86.0)

3.268 6 3.622(83.0 6 92.0)

Displacement cu in (cm3) 182.88 (2,997) 121.49 (1,991 )Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6 1-3-4-2

Idle speed rpmNo adjustment is necessary.Ignition timing

(B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm

Spark plug DILKAR8K8G SILZKFR8E7S

Spark plug gap(Normal) in (mm) 0.031 (0.8) 0.028 (0.7)

Camshaft operation Timing chain Timing chain

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

STI0425

VR30DDTT engine

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SPECIFICATIONS

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WHEELS AND TIRESV37-D-121025-F8E5243C-624C-49E0-9FDB-368F2FA574BD

Road wheelV37-D-121025-C54AC2ED-6038-4F80-B970-C73EF54C02D3

Type Size Offset in (mm)

Conventional

17 6 7.5J 1.77 (45)

196 8.5J 1.97 (50)

196 9J 1.85 (47)

196 9.5J 1.97 (50)

Spare (if so equipped) 18 6 4T 0 (0)

TireV37-D-121025-C8AE7FFD-2C12-4C71-A3F3-F78E4E149780

Type Size Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]

Conventional

P225/55RF17 95V

35 (240)

P245/40RF19 94V

245/40RF19 94W

Front: 245/40R19 94YRear: 265/35R19 94W

Front: 245/40RF19 94WRear: 265/35RF19 94W

Spare (T-type) (if so equipped) T145/70R18 107M 60 (420)

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DIMENSIONSV37-D-121025-A185873C-C0C6-4C9E-AA39-E2530E5FAEB4

in (mm)

Base/Premium Sport

Overall length (with front license plate) 188.6 (4,790) 189.1 (4,802)

Overall length (without front license plate) 188.3 (4,782) 189.1 (4,802)Overall width 71.8 (1,823) 71.8 (1,823)

Overall height 56.8 (1,442)*157.1 (1,451)*2

56.8 (1,442)*157.1 (1,453)*2

Front tread60.8 (1,545)*360.4 (1,535)*4

60.4 (1,535)*460.6 (1,540)*1*560.8 (1,545)*2*5

Rear tread 61.8 (1,570)*361.4 (1,560)*4

61.4 (1,560)*4*661.6 (1,565)*5

Wheelbase 112.2 (2,850) 112.2 (2,850)

*1: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models*2: Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models*3: 17 6 7.5J wheel models*4: 196 8.5J wheel models*5 196 9J wheel models*6 196 9.5J wheel models

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V37-D-121025-A1581DBE-C0B0-4F11-9293-2CC17BDE9887

If you plan to travel in another country, youshould first find out if the fuel available issuitable for your vehicle’s engine.

Using fuel with too low an octane ratingmay cause engine damage. All gasolinevehicles must be operated with unleadedgasoline. Therefore, avoid taking yourvehicle to areas where appropriate fuel isnot available.

When transferring the registration of yourvehicle to another country, state, provinceor district, it may be necessary to modifythe vehicle to meet local laws and regula-tions.

The laws and regulations for motor vehicleemission control and safety standards varyaccording to the country, state, province ordistrict; therefore, vehicle specificationsmay differ.

When any vehicle is to be taken intoanother country, state, province or districtand registered, its modifications, trans-portation, and registration are the respon-sibility of the user. INFINITI is notresponsible for any inconvenience thatmay result.

V37-D-121025-12CB0BB9-8EF0-442E-82A4-5DB634EF5D6E

STI0716

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(VIN) PLATE

V37-D-121025-6860C560-CCF6-4161-BB17-92D8646B01F7

The vehicle identification number plate isattached as shown. This number is theidentification for your vehicle and is usedin the vehicle registration.

STI0717

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(chassis number)

V37-D-121025-DCB7F909-8300-4B8A-BD88-108D68C70BB5

The number is stamped as shown in theengine compartment.

WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING INANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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VR30DDTT engine

JVT0288X

2.0L turbo gasoline engine

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERV37-D-121025-07F78586-6CB6-40F9-87AE-7FE1781DFBE7

The number is stamped on the engine asshown.

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F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICA-TION LABEL

V37-D-121025-A385459D-29DC-47A1-A8F1-439044C67AB6

The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certifica-tion label is affixed as shown. This labelcontains valuable vehicle information,such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings(GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR),month and year of manufacture, VehicleIdentification Number (VIN), etc. Review itcarefully.

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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONLABEL

V37-D-121025-F64574D3-736A-4497-9959-97B625F00A64

The emission control information label isattached as shown.

JVT0220X

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIONLABEL

V37-D-121025-DC898DE9-943C-46BC-B7B8-63A84B1E77EF

The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tireand Loading Information label affixed tothe pillar as illustrated.

STI0721

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATIONLABEL

V37-D-121025-CC83DA48-0EA9-4C3B-85BD-6799F5CB0094

The air conditioner specification label isattached as shown.

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JVT0222X

Use the following steps to mount thelicense plate:

Before mounting the license plate, confirmthat the following parts are enclosed in theplastic bag.

Only use the recommended mountingposition, otherwise the radar sensor (In-telligent Cruise Control (ICC) system) (if soequipped) obstruction may result.

. License plate bracket

. J-nut 6 2

. Screw 6 2

. Screw grommet 6 21. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground.

2. Locate the center position *A as illu-strated. Position the license platebracket at a distance of approximately1.26 in (32 mm) *B from the bottom ofthe bumper. Hold the license platebracket in place.

3. Mark the center of the hole *C with afelt-tip pen.

4. Carefully drill two pilot holes using a0.35 in (9 mm) drill bit at the markedlocations. (Be sure that the drill onlygoes through the bumper fascia.)

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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

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5. Insert grommets into the hole on thefascia.

6. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into thegrommet hole to add 908 turn onto thepart *D .

7. Install the license plate bracket withscrews.

GUID-555618E2-7242-401A-AA8C-3DE6E17EB1BC

STI0623

Left sideThis vehicle is equipped with air deflectorsin front of the front wheels. The deflectorswill change the air flow to help improveaerodynamic performance.

When transporting your vehicle on a trailer,the air deflectors may interfere with asteep slope to a trailer bed. In this case,remove the deflectors from the undercoverof the vehicle.

1. Loosen three screws as shown andremove the left-side air deflector *A .

2. Tighten the removed screw *B in itsoriginal position.

3. Perform the same procedure to removethe right-side air deflector.

4. Store the two air deflectors and fourscrews to reinstall in the reverse order.

5. When reinstalling, make sure all sixscrews are firmly tightened on both airdeflectors.

REMOVING AIR DEFLECTORS

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WARNING

. It is extremely dangerous to ride ina cargo area inside the vehicle. Ina collision, people riding in theseareas are more likely to be ser-iously injured or killed.

. Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seatbelts.

. Be sure everyone in your vehicle isin a seat and using a seat beltproperly.

TERMSV37-D-121025-78B8C1B5-1A34-4ED5-8630-67E81CC88168

It is important to familiarize yourselfwith the following terms beforeloading your vehicle:. Curb Weight (actual weight of your

vehicle) - vehicle weight includ-ing: standard and optional equip-ment, fluids, emergency tools,and spare tire assembly. This

weight does not include passen-gers and cargo.

. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curbweight plus the combined weightof passengers and cargo.

. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) - maximum total combinedweight of the unloaded vehicle,passengers, luggage, hitch, trailertongue load and any other op-tional equipment. This informa-tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.

. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -maximum weight (load) limit spe-cified for the front or rear axle.This information is located on theF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.

. GCWR (Gross Combined WeightRating) - The maximum totalweight rating of the vehicle, pas-sengers, cargo, and trailer.

. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Loadlimit, Total load capacity - max-imum total weight limit specified

of the load (passengers and car-go) for the vehicle. This is themaximum combined weight ofoccupants and cargo that can beloaded into the vehicle. If thevehicle is used to tow a trailer,the trailer tongue weight must beincluded as part of the cargo load.This information is located on theTire and Loading Information la-bel.

. Cargo capacity - permissibleweight of cargo, the weight oftotal occupants weight subtractedfrom the load limit.

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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

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VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITYV37-D-121025-5B6F8ADA-8C58-456E-9BB0-D4AE18351679

Do not exceed the load limit of yourvehicle shown as “The combinedweight of occupants and cargo” onthe Tire and Loading Informationlabel. Do not exceed the number ofoccupants shown as “Seating Capa-city” on the Tire and Loading Infor-mation label.

To get “the combined weight ofoccupants and cargo”, add theweight of all occupants, then add

the total luggage weight. Examplesare shown in the illustration.

Steps for determining correct loadlimit

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1. Locate the statement “The com-bined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed XXX kgor XXX lbs” on your vehicle’splacard.

2. Determine the combined weightof the driver and passengers thatwill be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers fromXXX kg or XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. For exam-ple, if the XXX amount equals1400 lbs. and there will be five150 lb. passengers in your vehi-cle, the amount of available cargoand luggage load capacity is 650lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650lbs or 640 − 340 (5 x 70) = 300kg.)

5. Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo beingloaded on the vehicle. That weightmay not safely exceed the avail-able cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailer willbe transferred to your vehicle.Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available

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cargo and luggage load capacityof your vehicle.

Before driving a loaded vehicle,confirm that you do not exceed theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)or the Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR) for your vehicle. (See “Mea-surement of weights” (P.10-19).)

Also check tires for proper inflationpressures. See the Tire and LoadingInformation label.

LOADING TIPSV37-D-121025-367C9547-B8F4-40A5-BCE4-39C37DBD2B67

. The GVW must not exceed GVWRor GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.

. Do not load the front and rear axleto the GAWR. Doing so will exceedthe GVWR.

WARNING

. Properly secure all cargo to helpprevent it from sliding or shifting.Do not place cargo higher than the

seatbacks. In a sudden stop orcollision, unsecured cargo couldcause personal injury.

. Do not load your vehicle anyheavier than the GVWR or themaximum front and rear GAWRs.If you do, parts of your vehicle canbreak, tire damage could occur, orit can change the way your vehiclehandles. This could result in lossof control and cause personalinjury.

. Overloading could not only short-en the life of your vehicle and thetires, but also could lead to ha-zardous vehicle handling and longbraking distance. This may cause apremature tire malfunction, whichcould result in a serious accidentand personal injury. Failurescaused by overloading are notcovered by the vehicle’s warranty.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTSV37-D-121025-626A0DEF-CEAF-4B2B-B914-1CD2D9E7382E

Secure loose items to prevent weightshifts that could affect the balance ofyour vehicle. When the vehicle isloaded, drive to a scale and weighthe front and the rear wheels sepa-rately to determine axle loads. In-dividual axle loads should notexceed either of the gross axleweight ratings (GAWR). The total ofthe axle loads should not exceed thegross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).These ratings are given on thevehicle certification label. If weightratings are exceeded, move or re-move items to bring all weightsbelow the ratings.

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Do not tow a trailer with yourvehicle.

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Towing your vehicle with all four wheels onthe ground is sometimes called flat towing.This method is sometimes used whentowing a vehicle behind a recreationalvehicle, such as a motor home.

CAUTION

. Failure to follow these guidelines canresult in severe transmission damage.

. Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-ways tow forward, never backward.

. DO NOT tow any Automatic Transmission(AT) vehicle with all four wheels on theground (flat towing). Doing so WILLDAMAGE internal transmission partsdue to lack of transmission lubrication.

. DO NOT tow any All-Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicle with any of the wheels on theground. Doing so may cause serious andexpensive damage to the powertrain.

. For emergency towing procedures referto “Towing recommended by INFINITI”(P.6-18).

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:GUID-28A226BA-EAC5-4B64-BB46-D6CD8A65285A

Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of thewheels on the ground.

Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:GUID-E30D05C1-1748-4EAF-BC02-14FEFA9D517B

To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-matic transmission, an appropriate vehicledolly MUST be placed under the towedvehicle’s drive wheels. Always follow thedolly manufacturer’s recommendationswhen using their product.

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DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-ity Grades: All passenger car tires mustconform to federal safety requirements inaddition to these grades.

Quality grades can be found where applic-able on the tire sidewall between treadshoulder and maximum section width. Forexample:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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The treadwear grade is a comparativerating based on the wear rate of the tirewhen tested under controlled conditionson a specified government test course. Forexample, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1/2) times as well on thegovernment course as a tire graded 100.The relative performance of tires dependsupon actual conditions of their use, how-ever, and may depart significantly from thenorm due to variations in driving habits,service practices and differences in roadcharacteristics and climate.

TOWING A TRAILER UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

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TRACTION AA, A, B AND CV37-D-121025-5CED13CD-47A5-4914-A469-E7A48CECA48B

The traction grades, from highest to low-est, are AA, A, B and C. Those gradesrepresent the tire’s ability to stop on wetpavement as measured under controlledconditions on specified government testsurfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tiremarked C may have poor traction perfor-mance.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire isbased on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peak tractioncharacteristics.

TEMPERATURE A, B AND CV37-D-121025-76F4F130-CFBB-4D14-A56A-6BF438170741

The temperature grades A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability todissipate heat when tested under con-trolled conditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained hightemperature can cause the material of thetire to degenerate and reduce tire life, andexcessive temperature can lead to sudden

tire failure. The grade C corresponds to alevel of performance which all passengercar tires must meet under the FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory test wheelthan the minimum required by law.

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire isestablished for a tire that is properlyinflated and not overloaded. Excessivespeed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,either separately or in combination, cancause heat build-up and possible tire failure.

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Your INFINITI is covered by the followingemission warranties.

For USA:

. Emission Defects Warranty

. Emissions Performance WarrantyDetails of these warranties may be foundwith other vehicle warranties in yourWarranty Information Booklet that comeswith your INFINITI. If you did not receive aWarranty Information Booklet, or it hasbecome lost, you may obtain a replace-ment by writing to:

. INFINITI DivisionNissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 685003Franklin, TN 37068-5003

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

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For Canada:

Emission Control System Warranty

Details of these warranties may be foundwith other vehicle warranties in yourWarranty and Roadside Assistance Infor-mation that comes with your INFINITI. If youdid not receive a Warranty and RoadsideAssistance Information, or it has becomelost, you may obtain a replacement bywriting to:

. Nissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario,L4W 4Z5

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For USA

If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform the Na-tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin-istration (NHTSA) in addition tonotifying INFINITI.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,it may open an investigation, and if itfinds that a safety defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it may order arecall and remedy campaign. How-ever, NHTSA cannot become involvedin individual problems between you,your retailer, or INFINITI.

To contact NHTSA, you may call theVehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,Washington DC 20590. You can alsoobtain other information about motorvehicle safety from http://www.safe-

rcar. gov.

You may notify INFINITI by contactingour Consumer Affairs Department,toll-free, at 1-800-662-6200.

For Canada

If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform TransportCanada in addition to notifyingINFINITI.

If Transport Canada receives com-plaints, it may open an investigation,and if it finds that a safety defectexists in a group of vehicles, it mayrequest that INFINITI conduct a recallcampaign. However, Transport Cana-da cannot become involved in indivi-dual problems between you, yourretailer, or INFINITI.

You may contact Transport Canada’sDefect Investigations and RecallsDivision toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You may also report safety

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

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defects online at:

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx.

Additional information concerningmotor vehicle safety may be obtainedfrom Transport Canada’s Road SafetyInformation Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speakers) orwww.tc.gc.ca/secur i terout iere(French speakers).

To notify INFINITI of any safety con-cerns please contact our ConsumerInformation Centre toll free at 1-800-361-4792.

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WARNING

A vehicle equipped with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be testedusing a two wheel dynamometer (such asthe dynamometers used by some states foremissions testing), or similar equipment.Make sure you inform test facility personnelthat your vehicle is equipped with AWDbefore it is placed on a dynamometer. Usingthe wrong test equipment may result intransmission damage or unexpected vehiclemovement which could result in seriousvehicle damage or personal injury.

Due to legal requirements in some states/areas, your vehicle may be required to bein what is called the “ready condition” foran Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ofthe emission control system.

The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”when it is driven through certain drivingpatterns. Usually, the “ready condition”can be obtained by ordinary usage of thevehicle.

If a powertrain system component isrepaired or the battery is disconnected,the vehicle may be reset to a “not ready

condition”. Before taking the I/M test,check the vehicle’s inspection/mainte-nance test readiness condition. Place theignition switch in the ON position withoutstarting the engine. If the MalfunctionIndicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for20 seconds and then blinks for 10 sec-onds, the I/M test condition is “not ready”.If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds,the I/M test condition is “ready”.

It is recommended you visit an INFINITIretailer to set the “ready condition” or toprepare the vehicle for testing.

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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)

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This vehicle is equipped with an Event DataRecorder (EDR). The main purpose of anEDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-like situations, such as an air bagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, datathat will assist in understanding how avehicle’s systems performed. The EDR isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.The EDR in this vehicle is designed torecord such data as:

. How various systems in your vehiclewere operating;

. Whether or not the driver and passen-ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

. How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/orbrake pedal; and,

. How fast the vehicle was traveling.

. Sounds are not recorded.These data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by yourvehicle only if a nontrivial crash situationoccurs; no data are recorded by the EDRunder normal driving conditions and nopersonal data (e.g. name, gender, age and

crash location) are recorded. However,other parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the EDR data with the typeof personally identifying data routinelyacquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, specialequipment is required and access to thevehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition tothe vehicle manufacturer and INFINITIretailer, other parties, such as law enforce-ment, that have the special equipment, canread the information if they have access tothe vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will onlybe accessed with the consent of the vehicleowner or lessee or as otherwise required orpermitted by law.

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Genuine INFINITI Service Manual for thismodel year and prior can be purchased. Agenuine INFINITI Service Manual is the bestsource of service and repair information foryour vehicle. This manual is the same oneused by the factory-trained techniciansworking at INFINITI retailerships. GenuineINFINITI Owner’s Manuals can also bepurchased.

For USA:

For current pricing and availability ofgenuine INFINITI Service Manuals, contact:

1-800-450-9491www.infiniti-techinfo.com

For current pricing and availability ofgenuine INFINITI Owner’s Manuals, con-tact:

1-800-247-5321

For Canada:

To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITIService Manual or Owner’s Manual for thismodel year and prior, contact an INFINITIretailer. For the phone number and locationof an INFINITI retailer in your area call theINFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-361-4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representa-tive will assist you.

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUALORDER INFORMATION

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11 Index

A

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-131Active Lane Control ............................................. 5-27Active noise cancellation ................................... 5-144Active sound enhancement ................................ 5-144Active trace control ........................................... 5-135Air bag system

Front-seat mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag system ........................ 1-57Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag system ........................ 1-57

Air bag warning labels ........................................ 1-59Air bag warning light .................................. 1-60, 2-17Air cleaner housing filter ..................................... 8-22Air conditioner

Air conditioner specification label ............... 10-14Air conditioning system refrigerant andlubricant recommendations ........................... 10-8

Air deflectors .................................................... 10-16Alarm

How to stop alarm (see vehiclesecurity system) ............................................ 2-35

Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................... 5-11Antenna ................................................................ 4-3Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-131Appearance care

Exterior appearance care .................................. 7-2Interior appearance care ................................. 7-5

Armrest ................................................................. 1-7

Ashtray ............................................................... 2-49Audible reminders ............................................... 2-20Autolight system ................................................. 2-40Automatic

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ................ 8-14Driving with automatic transmission .............. 5-16

Automatic door locks ............................................. 3-6Automatic drive positioner ................................... 3-33Automatic seat positioner .................................... 3-33Average speed .................................................... 2-31Avoiding collision and rollover .............................. 5-9

B

Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) system ......... 5-63Battery ................................................................ 8-17

Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ................. 3-2Battery saver system ..................................... 2-44Intelligent Key ............................................... 8-27Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-20

Before starting the engine ................................... 5-15Belts (See drive belts) ......................................... 8-20Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) system ................. 5-50Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ....................... 5-42Brake

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-131Brake fluid .................................................... 8-15Brake force distribution ................................ 5-134Brake system ............................................... 5-130Parking brake operation ................................. 5-22

Brake warning light ............................................. 2-13Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-122Bulb check/instrument panel ............................... 2-12Bulb replacement ................................................ 8-30

C

Capacities andrecommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 10-2Car phone or CB radio ........................................... 4-3Card holder ......................................................... 2-52Catalytic converter

Three-way catalyst .......................................... 5-5Changing intercooler coolant ............................... 8-10Chassis and body maintenance ........................... 9-13Chassis control ................................................. 5-137Check tire pressure warning ................................ 2-25Checking intercooler coolant level ....................... 8-10Child restraints ................................................... 1-24

LATCH system ................................................ 1-26Precautions on child restraints ...................... 1-24

Child safety ......................................................... 1-21Child safety rear door lock .................................... 3-6Chimes

Audible reminders ......................................... 2-20Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-17

Circuit breakerFusible link ................................................... 8-26

Cleaning exterior and interior ......................... 7-2, 7-5Clock .................................................................. 2-33

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Coat hooks .......................................................... 2-52Cockpit .................................................................. 2-3Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-142Compact spare tire .............................................. 8-45Compass ............................................................... 2-9Console box ........................................................ 2-51Coolant

Capacities andrecommended fluids/lubricants ..................... 10-2Changing engine coolant .......................... 8-7, 8-9Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-7, 8-8

Corrosion protection .............................................. 7-8Courtesy light ...................................................... 2-61Cruise control ...................................................... 5-73

Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ...... 5-91Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ............ 5-75

Cruise indicator ................................................... 2-27Cup holders ........................................................ 2-49Current fuel consumption .................................... 2-31

D

Daytime running light system .............................. 2-44Defroster switch

Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch ............................................ 2-40

Dimensions ....................................................... 10-11Direct Adaptive Steering .................................... 5-128Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .................. 5-95Distance to empty ............................................... 2-31Drive belts .......................................................... 8-20Drive positioner ................................................... 3-33

Driver assist system indicator .............................. 2-27Driving

Cold weather driving .................................... 5-142Driving with automatic transmission .............. 5-16Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-4

E

ECO drive indicator light ...................................... 2-18ECO mode ........................................................... 5-24ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-24Economy

Fuel .............................................................. 5-123Elapsed time ....................................................... 2-31Elapsed time and trip odometer .......................... 2-31Emission control information label .................... 10-14Emission control system maintenance ................... 9-8Emission control system warranty ..................... 10-21Engine

Before starting the engine ............................. 5-15Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-122Capacities andrecommended fluids/lubricants ..................... 10-2Changing engine coolant .......................... 8-7, 8-9Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-11Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-7, 8-8Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-11Coolant temperature gauge ............................. 2-8Emergency engine shut off ............................ 5-14Engine block heater ...................................... 5-143Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-4Engine cooling system ..................................... 8-6

Engine oil ...................................................... 8-10Engine oil and filter replacement indicator ...... 2-28Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 10-6Engine serial number .................................. 10-13Engine specifications .................................... 10-9Engine start operation indicator .................... 2-24If your vehicle overheats ............................... 6-16Remote engine start ....................................... 3-20Remote engine start operation indicator ........ 2-24Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15

Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-8Entry/exit function

Automatic drive positioner .............................. 3-33Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 10-24Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5-4Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ........ 9-5

F

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .............. 10-13Filter

Air cleaner housing filter ............................... 8-22Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-11

Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ........ 6-2Flat tire ................................................................. 6-3Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ............................. 2-25Flat towing ........................................................ 10-20Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-6Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-7Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ................ 8-14Brake fluid .................................................... 8-15

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Capacities andrecommended fluids/lubricants ..................... 10-2Engine coolant ................................................ 8-6Engine oil ...................................................... 8-10Power steering fluid ...................................... 8-14Window washer fluid ..................................... 8-16

Fog light switch ................................................... 2-46Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system .......... 5-106Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) systemwarning light ....................................................... 2-14Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-51Front power seat adjustment ................................. 1-3Front seat

Front seat adjustment ..................................... 1-3Fuel

Capacities andrecommended fluids/lubricants ..................... 10-2Fuel economy ............................................... 5-123Fuel information ............................................ 10-4Fuel octane rating ......................................... 10-4Fuel-filler cap ................................................. 3-26Fuel-filler door ................................................ 3-26Gauge ............................................................. 2-9

Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .................................. 5-122Fuses .................................................................. 8-25Fusible links ........................................................ 8-26

G

Garage door openerHomeLink® Universal Transceiver .................. 2-61

Gas cap ............................................................... 3-26

Gauge ................................................................... 2-6Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9Odometer ........................................................ 2-7Speedometer ................................................... 2-7Tachometer ..................................................... 2-8Trip computer ................................................ 2-31

General maintenance ............................................ 9-2Glove box ............................................................ 2-51

H

Hazard warning flasher switch ............................... 6-2Head restraints/headrests ..................................... 1-8Headlights

Aiming control (See Adaptive Front lightingSystem (AFS)) ................................................ 2-44Headlight switch ........................................... 2-40

Heated seats ......................................................... 1-5Heater

Engine block heater ...................................... 5-143High beam assist ................................................ 2-42Hill start assist system ...................................... 5-136HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........................ 2-61Hood release ....................................................... 3-23Hook

Coat hooks .................................................... 2-52Trunk hooks .................................................. 2-53

Horn .................................................................... 2-47Hydraulic pump electric power steering ............. 5-128

I

Idling Stop System ............................................ 5-137Idling Stop System indicator light ....................... 2-19Idling Stop System reminder buzzer .................... 2-21Ignition switch

(Push-button) ................................................ 5-12Automatic transmission models ..................... 5-16

Immobilizer system ............................................. 2-36Indicator

Lights ............................................................ 2-18Vehicle information display ........................... 2-21

Indicator lights .................................................... 2-18Indicators for operation (vehicleinformation display) ............................................ 2-24INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ............................... 5-23Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual ............................ 4-2INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-36

Engine start .................................................. 2-36Inside mirror ....................................................... 3-30Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ..................... 10-23Instrument brightness control ............................. 2-45Instrument panel ................................................... 2-5Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ....................... 5-124Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ................. 5-75Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) systemON indicator ........................................................ 2-27Intelligent Key ....................................................... 3-2Intelligent Key system ........................................... 3-7

Battery replacement ...................................... 8-27Key operating range ........................................ 3-8

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Key operation ................................................ 3-10Warning signals ............................................ 3-14

Intercooler cooling system .................................... 8-9Interior light control switch ................................. 2-59Interior light replacement .................................... 8-31Interior lights ...................................................... 2-58Interior trunk lid release ...................................... 3-25ISOFIX child restraint ........................................... 1-26

J

Jump starting ...................................................... 6-10

K

Keyless entry (See remote keylessentry system) ...................................................... 3-16Keys ...................................................................... 3-2

For Intelligent Key system ................................ 3-7

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LabelsAir bag warning labels .................................. 1-59Air conditioner specification label ............... 10-14Emission control information label .............. 10-14Engine serial number .................................. 10-13F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 10-13Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-35, 10-14Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 10-12

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/LaneDeparture Prevention (LDP) system ...................... 5-35

LATCH system ...................................................... 1-26License plate

Installing front license plate ........................ 10-15Light

Air bag warning light ..................................... 1-60Bulb replacement .......................................... 8-30Fog light switch ............................................. 2-46Headlight switch ........................................... 2-40Indicator lights .............................................. 2-18Interior light control switch ........................... 2-59Interior lights ................................................ 2-58Map lights ..................................................... 2-58Personal lights .............................................. 2-59Replacement ................................................. 8-30Trunk light .................................................... 2-60Vanity mirror lights ....................................... 2-60Warning/indicator lights andaudible reminders ......................................... 2-12

LightsExterior and interior light replacement .......... 8-31

Loading information (See vehicleloading information) .......................................... 10-17Lock

Automatic door locks ....................................... 3-6Door locks ....................................................... 3-4Power door lock .............................................. 3-4Trunk lid ......................................................... 3-23

Locking with mechanical key ................................. 3-4Log-in function .................................................... 3-16Loose Fuel Cap warning .............................. 2-25, 3-28Low fuel warning light ......................................... 2-14

Low outside temperature warning ........................ 2-26Low tire pressure warning light ........................... 2-14Low tire pressure warning system(See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS)) ..................................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-33

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MaintenanceBattery .......................................................... 8-17General maintenance ....................................... 9-2Indicators for maintenance (vehicleinformation display) ...................................... 2-28Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3Maintenance log ............................................ 9-17Maintenance precautions ................................ 8-3Maintenance requirements ............................... 9-2Maintenance schedules .................................... 9-7Maintenance under severedriving conditions .......................................... 9-16Outside the vehicle .......................................... 9-2Seat belt maintenance .................................. 1-21Standard maintenance ..................................... 9-7Under the hood and vehicle ............................. 9-4

Maintenance schedules ......................................... 9-7Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......................... 2-19Map lights ........................................................... 2-58Master warning light ........................................... 2-16Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................ 3-3Memory storage

Automatic drive positioner .............................. 3-34

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MeterTrip computer ................................................ 2-31

Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6Instrument brightness control ....................... 2-45

MirrorInside mirror .................................................. 3-30Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-32Vanity mirror .................................................. 3-33

Moonroof ............................................................ 2-56

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NAVI Shift Control ............................................... 5-21New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-122

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Odometer .............................................................. 2-7Off-road recovery .................................................. 5-9Oil

Capacities andrecommended fluids/lubricants ..................... 10-2Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-11Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-11Engine oil ...................................................... 8-10

One touch unlock sensor (See IntelligentKey system) ........................................................ 3-10Operation

Indicators for operation ................................. 2-24Outside air temperature ...................................... 2-33Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-32Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ..................... 6-16

Owner’s Manual/Service Manualorder information .............................................. 10-24

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Panic alarm ......................................................... 3-18Parking

Parking brake operation ................................. 5-22Parking on hills ............................................ 5-126

Parking brake break-in ...................................... 5-131Personal lights .................................................... 2-59PERSONAL mode ................................................. 5-26Phone

Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-3Power

Power door lock .............................................. 3-4Power outlet .................................................. 2-48Power steering fluid ...................................... 8-14Power steering system ................................. 5-127Power windows ............................................. 2-53

Power moonroof .................................................. 2-56Power steering warning light ............................... 2-16Precautions

Braking precautions ..................................... 5-130Child restraints ............................................. 1-24Cruise control ................................................. 5-73Maintenance ................................................... 8-3Seat belt usage ............................................. 1-12Supplemental restraint system ...................... 1-44When starting and driving ............................... 5-4

Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ........... 1-14

Predictive Forward Collision Warning(PFCW) system .................................................. 5-113Push starting ...................................................... 6-16Push-button ignition switch ................................. 5-12

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RadioCar phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-3

Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......................... 2-39Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-10Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test(US only) ........................................................... 10-23Rear door lock

Child safety rear door lock .............................. 3-6Rear seats ............................................................. 1-5Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch .................................................. 2-40Recorders

Event data ................................................... 10-24Registering your vehicle in another country ....... 10-12Remote engine start ............................................ 3-20Remote keyless entry system .............................. 3-16Reporting safety defects .................................... 10-22Request switch (See Intelligent Key system) ........ 3-10Roadside assistance program ................................ 6-2Rollover ................................................................. 5-9Roof

Moonroof ...................................................... 2-57Run-flat tires ......................................................... 6-4

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SafetyChild seat belts ............................................. 1-21Reporting safety defects .............................. 10-22

Seat adjustmentFront power seat adjustment ........................... 1-3Front seats ...................................................... 1-3

Seat belt(s)Child safety ................................................... 1-21Infants .......................................................... 1-22Injured persons ............................................. 1-14Larger children .............................................. 1-23Precautions on seat belt usage ...................... 1-12Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ...... 1-14Pregnant women ........................................... 1-14Seat belt cleaning ............................................ 7-7Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-20Seat belt maintenance .................................. 1-21Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-17Seat belts ..................................................... 1-12Seat belts with pretensioners ........................ 1-58Shoulder belt height adjustment ................... 1-20Small children ............................................... 1-22Three-point type ............................................ 1-15

Seat(s)Driver-side memory ........................................ 3-33Heated seats ................................................... 1-5Seats .............................................................. 1-2

Security systemVehicle security system ................................. 2-34

Security system (INFINITI Vehicle ImmobilizerSystem)

Engine start .................................................. 2-36Shift lever

Shift lock release ........................................... 5-20Shift lock release, Transmission .......................... 5-20Shifting

Automatic transmission ................................. 5-16Shoulder belt height adjustment ......................... 1-20SNOW mode ........................................................ 5-24Spare tire .......................................................... 10-10Spark plugs ........................................................ 8-21Speedometer ......................................................... 2-7SPORT mode ....................................................... 5-24SPORT+ mode ..................................................... 5-23Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7STANDARD mode ................................................. 5-23Starting

Before starting the engine ............................. 5-15Jump starting ................................................ 8-19Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-4Push starting ................................................ 6-16Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15

Status light, Front passenger air bag ................... 1-51Steering

Direct Adaptive Steering ............................... 5-128Power steering fluid ...................................... 8-14Power steering system ................................. 5-127Tilt/telescopic steering ................................... 3-28

Storage ............................................................... 2-49Storage box ........................................................ 2-52

Sun visors ........................................................... 3-30Sunglasses holder ............................................... 2-50Supplemental air bag warning labels .................. 1-59Supplemental air bag warning light ............ 1-60, 2-17Supplemental restraint system ............................ 1-44

Precautions on supplementalrestraint system ............................................ 1-44

SwitchAutolight switch ............................................ 2-40Fog light switch ............................................. 2-46Hazard warning flasher switch ......................... 6-2Headlight switch ........................................... 2-40Ignition switch .............................................. 5-16Power door lock switch ................................... 3-5Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch ............................................ 2-40Turn signal switch ......................................... 2-46Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ....... 2-47

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Tachometer ........................................................... 2-8Temperature gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System)

Engine start .................................................. 2-36Thigh extension ..................................................... 1-5Three-way catalyst ................................................ 5-5Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................ 3-28Tire

Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-25Run-flat tires ................................................... 6-4

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Tire replacement indicator ............................. 2-28Tire rotation .................................................. 8-42

Tire pressureLow tire pressure warning light ..................... 2-14

Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning .................... 2-25Tires

Flat tire ........................................................... 6-3Low tire pressurewarning system ............................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-33Run-flat tires ................................................. 8-40Spare tire ...................................................... 8-45Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-35, 10-14Tire chains .................................................... 8-41Tire dressing ................................................... 7-4Tire pressure ................................................. 8-33Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) ................................ 5-5, 6-3, 8-33Types of tires ................................................ 8-39Uniform tire quality grading ........................ 10-20Wheel/tire size ............................................ 10-10Wheels and tires ........................................... 8-33

TowingFlat towing .................................................. 10-20Tow truck towing ........................................... 6-17Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-20

TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-5, 6-3, 8-33

TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring systemTPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator .................... 5-8

Trailer towing .................................................... 10-20

TransceiverHomeLink® Universal Transceiver .................. 2-61

TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ................ 8-14Driving with automatic transmission .............. 5-16Transmission shift lever lock release .............. 5-20

Transmitter (See remote keylessentry system) ...................................................... 3-16Traveling or registering in another country ........ 10-12Trip computer ...................................................... 2-31Trip odometer ...................................................... 2-31Trunk

Interior trunk lid release ................................. 3-25Light ............................................................. 2-60Pass-through ................................................... 1-7Trunk hooks .................................................. 2-53Trunk lid ......................................................... 3-23Trunk lid release switch .................................. 3-24Trunk open request switch ............................. 3-24Trunk release power cancel switch ................. 3-25

Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-46

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Underbody cleaning .............................................. 7-3Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 10-20

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Vanity mirror ....................................................... 3-33Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-60Variable voltage control system ........................... 8-20

VehicleDimensions ................................................. 10-11Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .................. 6-19Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ....... 2-47Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .......... 5-133Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)warning light ................................................. 2-18

Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................... 10-12Vehicle information display ................................. 2-21Vehicle loading information ............................... 10-17Vehicle security system ....................................... 2-34Ventilators ............................................................ 4-2

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WarningFlat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-25Hazard warning flasher switch ......................... 6-2Indicators for operation (vehicleinformation display) ...................................... 2-24Lights ............................................................ 2-12Power steering warning light ......................... 2-16Predictive Forward Collision Warning(PFCW) system ............................................. 5-113Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) ................................ 5-5, 6-3, 8-33Vehicle information display ........................... 2-21Warning lights, indicator lights andaudible reminders ......................................... 2-12

Warning labelsAir bag warning labels .................................. 1-59

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Warning lightAir bag warning light ............................ 1-60, 2-17Anti-lock braking system (ABS)warning light ................................................. 2-12Brake warning light ....................................... 2-13Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) systemwarning light ................................................. 2-14Low fuel warning light ................................... 2-14Low tire pressure warning light ..................... 2-14Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-17

WarrantyEmission control system warranty ............... 10-21

Washer switchWiper and washer switch .............................. 2-37

Washing ................................................................ 7-2Waxing .................................................................. 7-2Welcome light and farewell light function ............ 3-11Wheel/tire size .................................................. 10-10Wheels and tires ................................................. 8-33

Care of wheels ................................................. 7-3Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ...................... 7-3Cleaning bright wheels .................................... 7-4

Window washer fluid ........................................... 8-16Window(s)

Cleaning ........................................................... 7-3Power windows ............................................. 2-53

WiperRain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-39Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-37Wiper blades ................................................. 8-23

Wiper and washer switch .................................... 2-37

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Gas station informationV37-D-121025-77182AA9-EA34-4B9F-9424-2BDD77048A91

FUEL INFORMATIONV37-D-121025-20F78A46-E02E-45F7-818F-747D8C0C7324

Use unleaded premium gasoline with anoctane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-KnockIndex) number (Research octane number96).

If unleaded premium gasoline is not avail-able, unleaded regular gasoline with anoctane rating of at least 87 AKI number(Research octane number 91) may betemporarily used, but only under thefollowing precautions:

. Have the fuel tank filled only partiallywith unleaded regular gasoline, and fillup with unleaded premium gasoline assoon as possible.

. Avoid full throttle driving and abruptacceleration.

Use unleaded premium gasoline for max-imum vehicle performance.

CAUTION

. Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol system, and may also affectwarranty coverage.

. Under no circumstances should a leadedgasoline be used, because this willdamage the three-way catalyst.

. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in yourvehicle. Your vehicle is not designed torun on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specificallydesigned for E-15 or E-85 fuel canadversely affect the emission controldevices and systems of the vehicle.Damage caused by such fuel is notcovered by the INFINITI new vehiclelimited warranty.

. Do not use fuel that contains the octanebooster methylcyclopentadienyl manga-nese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using fuel con-taining MMT may adversely affectvehicle performance and vehicle emis-sions. Not all fuel dispensers are labeledto indicate MMT content, so you mayhave to consult your gasoline retailer formore details. Note that Federal andCalifornia laws prohibit the use of MMTin reformulated gasoline.

. U.S. government regulations requireethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-fied by a small, square, orange and black

label with the common abbreviation orthe appropriate percentage for thatregion.

ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:V37-D-121025-BC054C72-B5F6-42F7-B23F-835799447376

VR30DDTT engine modelGUID-F8B161E6-4144-4D86-8577-D97BED063990

. Genuine NISSAN motor oil or equivalent

. Engine oil with API Certification Mark,Viscosity SAE 0W-20

2.0L turbo gasoline engine modelGUID-E800DEC1-AC45-4887-9388-B7C8101A4F21

. Engine oil meeting specificationMB229.5, Viscosity SAE 0W-30 orequivalent

See “Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2) for engine oil and oilfilter recommendation.

COLD TIRE PRESSURES:V37-D-121025-80309D34-1510-491E-8765-D8D84150C0CB

The label is typically located on the driverside center pillar or on the driver’s door.For additional information, see “Wheelsand tires” (P.8-33).

GAS STATION INFORMATION

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NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-DURES RECOMMENDATION:

V37-D-121025-DEEA300A-3422-4130-A221-4C6802CDFB40

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ofvehicle use, follow the recommendationsoutlined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-122) of this Owner’s Manual. Follow theserecommendations for the future reliabilityand economy of your new vehicle.

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Owner’s Manual Supplement

The information contained within this supplement updates the following information in the2016 INFINITI Q50 and 2016 INFINITI Q50 HEV:

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system” section.

● If the Passenger Air bag Status light ( ) is illuminated with the front passenger seat empty,refer to this addendum card.

● If the Passenger Air bag Status light ( ) is OFF with the front passenger seat empty, referto the information in the Owner’s Manual.

Read carefully and keep in vehicle.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SRSThis SRS section contains important informationconcerning the following systems:

● Driver and front passenger supplementalfront-impact air bag (INFINITI Advanced AirBag System)

● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag

● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-mental air bag

● Seat belt with pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag system

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System can helpcushion the impact force to the head and chest ofthe driver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact force tothe chest and pelvis area of the driver and frontpassenger in certain side-impact collisions. Theside air bags are designed to inflate on the sidewhere the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-mental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact force tothe head of occupants in front and rear outboardseating positions in certain side-impact colli-sions. In a side impact, the curtain air bags aredesigned to inflate on the side where the vehicleis impacted.

The SRS is designed to supplement the crashprotection provided by the driver and front pas-senger seat belts and is not a substitute forthem. Seat belts should always be correctly wornand the occupant seated a suitable distanceaway from the steering wheel, instrument paneland door finishers. For additional informationabout instructions and precautions on seat beltusage, refer to “Seat belts” in this section.

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition.

After placing the ignition switch in the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates. The supplemental air bagwarning light will turn off after about 7 sec-onds if the system is operational.

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WARNING

● The front air bags ordinarily will notinflate in the event of a side impact, rearimpact, or lower severity frontal colli-sion. Always wear your seat belts tohelp reduce the risk or severity of injuryin various kinds of accidents.

● The front passenger air bag will notinflate if the passenger air bag statuslight is lit. For additional information,refer to “Front passenger air bag andstatus light” in this section.

● The seat belts and the front air bags aremost effective when you are sitting wellback and upright in the seat with bothfeet on the floor. The front air bagsinflate with great force. Even with theINFINITI Advanced Air Bag System, ifyou are unrestrained, leaning forward,sitting sideways or out of position inany way, you are at greater risk of injuryor death in a crash. You may also re-ceive serious or fatal injuries from thefront air bag if you are up against itwhen it inflates. Always sit back against

the seatback and as far away as practi-cal from the steering wheel or instru-ment panel. Always properly use theseat belts.

● The driver and front passenger seat beltbuckles are equipped with sensors thatdetect if the seat belts are fastened. TheINFINITI Advanced Air Bag Systemmonitors the severity of a collision andseat belt usage then inflates the airbags as needed. Failure to properlywear seat belts can increase the risk orseverity of injury in an accident.

● The front passenger seat is equippedwith an occupant classification sensor(weight sensor) that turns the front pas-senger air bag OFF under some condi-tions. This sensor is only used in thisseat. Failure to be properly seated andwearing the seat belt can increase therisk or severity of injury in an accident.For additional information, refer to“Front passenger air bag and statuslight” in this section.

● Keep hands on the outside of the steer-ing wheel. Placing them inside thesteering wheel rim could increase therisk that they are injured when the frontair bag inflates.

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WARNING

● Never let children ride unrestrained orextend their hands or face out of thewindow. Do not attempt to hold them inyour lap or arms. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shownin the illustrations.

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WARNING

● Children may be severely injured orkilled when the front air bags, side airbags or curtain air bags inflate if theyare not properly restrained. Pre-teensand children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat, if possible.

● Even with the INFINITI Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat. An in-flating front air bag could seriously in-jure or kill your child. For additionalinformation, refer to “Child restraints”in this section.

WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bags and roof-mounted curtainside-impact supplemental air bags:

● The side air bags and curtain air bagsordinarily will not inflate in the event ofa frontal impact, rear impact, or lowerseverity side collision. Always wearyour seat belts to help reduce the risk orseverity of injury in various kinds ofaccidents.

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WARNING

● The seat belts, the side air bags andcurtain air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat with both feet on the floor. Theside air bag and curtain air bag inflatewith great force. Do not allow anyone toplace their hand, leg or face near theside air bag on the side of the seatbackof the front seat or near the side roofrails. Do not allow anyone sitting in thefront seats or rear outboard seats toextend their hand out of the window orlean against the door. Some examplesof dangerous riding positions areshown in the previous illustrations.

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WARNING

● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, donot hold onto the seatback of the frontseat. If the side air bag inflates, you maybe seriously injured. Be especially care-ful with children, who should always beproperly restrained. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shownin the illustrations.

● Do not use seat covers on the frontseatbacks. They may interfere with sideair bag inflation.

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the passen-ger’s INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System,please observe the following items.

● Do not allow a passenger in the rearseat to push or pull on the seatbackpocket.

● Do not place heavy loads heavier than2.2 lb (1 kg) on the seatback, headrestraint/headrest or in the seatbackpocket.

● Make sure that there is nothing press-ing against the rear of the seatback,such as a child restraint installed in therear seat or an object stored on thefloor.

● Make sure that there is no object placedunder the front passenger seat.

● Make sure that there is no object placedbetween the seat cushion and the cen-ter console or between the seat cushionand the door.

● If a forward-facing child restraint is in-stalled in the front passenger seat, donot position the front passenger seat sothe child restraint contacts the instru-ment panel. If the child restraint doescontact the instrument panel, the sys-tem may determine the seat is occupiedand the passenger air bag may deployin a collision. Also the front passengerair bag status light may not illuminate.For additional information about in-stalling and using child restraints, referto “Child restraints” in this section.

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● Confirm the operating condition withthe front passenger air bag status light.

● If you notice that the front passenger airbag status light is not operating as de-scribed in this section, it is recom-mended that you visit an INFINITI re-tailer to check the occupantclassification system.

● Until you have confirmed with a retailerthat your passenger seat occupant clas-sification system is working properly,position the occupants in the rear seat-ing positions.

● Do not position the front passengerseat so it contacts the rear seat. If thefront seat does contact the rear seat,the air bag system may determine asensor malfunction has occurred andthe front passenger air bag status lightmay illuminate and the supplementalair bag warning light may flash.

This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Ad-vanced Air Bag System for the driver and frontpassenger seats. This system is designed tomeet certification requirements under U.S. regu-lations. It is also permitted in Canada. All of theinformation, cautions and warnings in thismanual still apply and must be followed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag islocated in the center of the steering wheel. Thefront passenger supplemental front-impact airbag is mounted in the dashboard above the glovebox. The front air bags are designed to inflate inhigher severity frontal collisions, although theymay inflate if the forces in another type of collisionare similar to those of a higher severity frontalimpact. They may not inflate in certain frontalcollisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is notalways an indication of proper front air bag sys-tem operation.

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System monitorsinformation from the crash zone sensor, the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensorand occupant classification sensor (weight sen-sor). Inflator operation is based on the severity ofa collision and seat belt usage for the driver. Forthe front passenger, the occupant classificationsensor is also monitored. Based on informationfrom the sensor, only one front air bag may inflatein a crash, depending on the crash severity andwhether the front occupants are belted or un-belted. Additionally, the front passenger air bagmay be automatically turned off under some con-ditions, depending on the weight detected on thepassenger seat and how the seat belt is used. Ifthe front passenger air bag is OFF, the frontpassenger air bag status light will be illuminated.For additional information, refer to “Front passen-

ger air bag and status light” in this section. Onefront air bag inflating does not indicate improperperformance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air bagsystem, it is recommended that you visit anINFINITI retailer to obtain information about thesystem. If you are considering modification ofyour vehicle due to a disability, you may alsocontact INFINITI. Contact information is con-tained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noisemay be heard, followed by the release of smoke.This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate afire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it maycause irritation and choking. Those with a historyof a breathing condition should get fresh airpromptly.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,help to cushion the impact force on the face andchest of the front occupants. They can help savelives and reduce serious injuries. However, aninflating front air bag may cause facial abrasionsor other injuries. Front air bags do not providerestraint to the lower body.

Even with INFINITI Advanced Air Bags, seat beltsshould be correctly worn and the driver and pas-senger seated upright as far as practical awayfrom the steering wheel or instrument panel. Thefront air bags inflate quickly in order to help

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protect the front occupants. Because of this, theforce of the front air bag inflating can increase therisk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or isagainst, the front air bag module during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.

The front air bags operate only when theignition switch is placed in the ON position.

After placing the ignition switch in the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates. The supplemental air bagwarning light will turn off after about 7 sec-onds if the system is operational.

Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some condi-tions. Read this section carefully to learnhow it operates. Proper use of the seat,seat belt and child restraints is necessaryfor most effective protection. Failure tofollow all instructions in this manual con-cerning the use of seats, seat belts andchild restraints can increase the risk orseverity of injury in an accident.

Status light

The front passenger seat is equipped with anoccupant classification sensor (weight sensor)that turns the front passenger air bag on or offdepending on the weight applied to the frontpassenger seat. The status of the front passen-ger air bag (ON or OFF) is indicated by the frontpassenger air bag status light which islocated on the instrument panel.After the ignition switch is placed in the �ON�position, the front passenger air bag status lighton the instrument panel illuminates for about7 seconds and then turns off or remains illumi-nated depending on the front passenger seatoccupied status. The light operates as follows:

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CONDITION DESCRIPTIONPASSENGER AIR BAG

INDICATOR LIGHT ( )FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS

Empty Empty front passenger seat ON (illuminated) INHIBITED

Nobody/SomebodyBag or Child or Child Restraint or Small

Adult in front passenger seatON (illuminated) INHIBITED

Adult Adult in the front passenger seat OFF (dark) ACTIVATED

In addition to the above, certain objects placedon the front passenger seat may also cause thelight to operate as described above dependingon their weight.

For additional information related to the normaloperation and troubleshooting of this occupantclassification sensor system, please refer to“Normal operation” and “Troubleshooting” in thissection.

Front passenger air bag

The front passenger air bag is designed to auto-matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operatedunder some conditions as described below inaccordance with U.S. regulations. If the frontpassenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in acrash. The driver air bag and other air bags in yourvehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reducethe risk of injury or death from an inflating air bagto certain front passenger seat occupants, such

as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto-matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used tomeet the requirements.

The occupant classification sensor in this vehicleis a weight sensor. It is designed to detect anoccupant and objects on the seat by weight. Forexample, if a child is in the front passenger seat,the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System is de-signed to turn the front passenger air bag OFF inaccordance with the regulations. Also, if a childrestraint of the type specified in the regulations ison the seat, its weight and the child’s weight canbe detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who areproperly seated and using the seat belt as out-lined in this manual should not cause the frontpassenger air bag to be automatically turnedOFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF,however if the occupant takes his/her weight offthe seat cushion (for example, by not sitting up-right, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or byotherwise being out of position), this could cause

the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always besure to be seated and wearing the seat beltproperly for the most effective protection by theseat belt and supplemental air bag.

INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and chil-dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.INFINITI also recommends that appropriate childrestraints and booster seats be properly installedin a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupantclassification sensor is designed to operate asdescribed above to turn the front passenger airbag OFF for specified child restraints as requiredby the regulations. Failing to properly securechild restraints and to use the ALR mode mayallow the restraint to tip or move in a collision orsudden stop. This can also result in the passen-ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of beingOFF. For additional information about proper useand installation, refer to “Child restraints” in thissection.

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If the front passenger seat is not occupied, thefront passenger air bag is designed not to inflatein a crash. However, heavy objects placed on theseat could result in air bag inflation, because ofthe object’s weight detected by the occupantclassification sensor. Other conditions could alsoresult in air bag inflation, such as if a child isstanding on the seat, or if two children are on theseat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupantsare seated and restrained properly.

Using the front passenger air bag status light, youcan monitor when the front passenger air bag isautomatically turned OFF.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the frontpassenger air bag status light is illuminated (indi-cating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that theperson is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seatproperly or not using the seat belt properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,the front passenger air bag status light may ormay not be illuminated, depending on the size ofthe child and the type of child restraint beingused. If the air bag status light is not illuminated(indicating that the air bag might inflate in acrash), it could be that the child restraint or seatbelt is not being used properly. Make sure thatthe child restraint is installed properly, the seatbelt is used properly and the occupant is posi-

tioned properly. If the air bag status light is still notilluminated, reposition the occupant or child re-straint in a rear seat.

If the front passenger air bag status light will notilluminate even though you believe that the childrestraint, the seat belts and the occupant areproperly positioned, it is recommended that youtake your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. AnINFINITI retailer can check system status by us-ing a special tool. However, until you have con-firmed with a retailer that your air bag is workingproperly, reposition the occupant or child re-straint in a rear seat.

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System and frontpassenger air bag status light will take a fewseconds to register a change in the front passen-ger seat status. For example, if a large adult whois sitting in the front passenger seat exits thevehicle, the front passenger air bag status lightwill go from OFF to ON for a few seconds andthen to OFF. This is normal system operation anddoes not indicate a malfunction.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger airbag system, the supplemental air bag warninglight , located in the meter and gauges areaof the instrument panel, will be illuminated (blink-ing or steadily lit). Have the system checked. It isrecommended that you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service.

Normal operation

In order for the occupant classification sensorsystem to classify the front passenger based onweight, please follow the precautions and stepsoutlined below:

Precautions

● Make sure that there are no objects weigh-ing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hanging on the seat orplaced in the seatback pocket.

● Make sure that a child restraint or otherobject is not pressing against the rear of theseatback.

● Make sure that a rear passenger is not push-ing or pulling on the back of the front pas-senger seat.

● Make sure that the front passenger seat orseatback is not forced back against an ob-ject on the seat or floor behind it.

● Make sure that there is no object placedunder the front passenger seat.

Steps

1. Adjust the seat as outlined in the “Seats”section of this manual. Sit upright, leaningagainst the seatback, and centered on theseat cushion with your feet comfortably ex-tended to the floor.

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2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.

3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the “Seatbelts” section of this manual. Front passen-ger seat belt buckle status is monitored bythe occupant classification system, and isused as an input to determine occupancystatus. So, it is highly recommended that thefront passenger fasten their seat belt.

4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds al-lowing the system to classify the front pas-senger before the vehicle is put into motion.

5. Ensure proper classification by checking thefront passenger air bag status light.

NOTE:

This vehicle’s occupant classification sen-sor system generally keeps the classifica-tion locked during driving, so it is importantthat you confirm that the front passenger isproperly classified prior to driving. How-ever, the occupant classification sensormay recalculate the weight of the occupantunder some conditions (both while drivingand when stopped), so front passengerseat occupants should continue to remainseated as outlined above.

Troubleshooting

If you think the front passenger air bag status lightis incorrect:

1. If the light is ON with an adult occupying thefront passenger seat:

● Occupant is a small adult — the air bag lightis functioning as intended. The front passen-ger air bag is suppressed.

However, if the occupant is not a small adult, thenthis may be due to the following conditions thatmay be interfering with the weight sensors:

● Occupant is not sitting upright, leaningagainst the seatback, and centered on theseat cushion with his/her feet comfortablyextended to the floor.

● A child restraint or other object pressingagainst the rear of the seatback.

● A rear passenger pushing or pulling on theback of the front passenger seat.

● Forcing the front seat or seatback against anobject on the seat or floor behind it.

● An object placed under the front passengerseat.

● An object placed between the seat cushionand center console or between the seatcushion and the door.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stopwhen it is safe to do so. Check and correct any ofthe above conditions. Restart the vehicle andwait 1 minute.

NOTE:

A system check will be performed duringwhich the front passenger air bag statuslight will remain lit for about 7 secondsinitially.

If the light is still ON after this, the person shouldbe advised not to ride in the front passenger seatand the vehicle should be checked as soon aspossible. It is recommended that you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

2. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child orchild restraint occupying the front passen-ger seat.

This may be due to the following conditionsthat may be interfering with the weight sen-sors:

● Small adult or child is not sitting upright,leaning against the seatback, and centeredon the seat cushion with his/her feet com-fortably extended to the floor.

● The child restraint is not properly installed,as outlined in the “Child restraints”section ofthis manual.

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● An object weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hang-ing on the seat or placed in the seatbackpocket.

● A child restraint or other object pressingagainst the rear of the seatback.

● A rear passenger pushing or pulling on theback of the front passenger seat.

● Forcing the front seat or seatback against anobject on the seat or floor behind it.

● An object placed under the front passengerseat.

● An object placed between the seat cushionand center console.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stopwhen it is safe to do so. Check and correct any ofthe above conditions. Restart the vehicle andwait 1 minute.

NOTE:

A system check will be performed duringwhich the front passenger air bag statuslight will remain lit for about 7 secondsinitially.

If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult,child or child restraint should be repositioned inthe rear seat and the vehicle should be checkedas soon as possible. It is recommended that youvisit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

3. If the light is OFF with no front passengerand no objects on the front passenger seatthe vehicle should be checked as soon aspossible. It is recommended that you visit anINFINITI retailer for this service.

Other supplemental front-impact air bagprecautions

WARNING

● Do not place any objects on the steeringwheel pad or on the instrument panel.Also, do not place any objects betweenany occupant and the steering wheel orinstrument panel. Such objects may be-come dangerous projectiles and causeinjury if the front air bags inflate.

● Immediately after inflation, severalfront air bag system components will behot. Do not touch them; you may se-verely burn yourself.

● No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe supplemental air bag system. This isto prevent accidental inflation of thesupplemental air bag or damage to thesupplemental air bag system.

● Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicle’s electrical system, sus-pension system or front end structure.This could affect proper operation ofthe front air bag system.

● Tampering with the front air bag systemmay result in serious personal injury.Tampering includes changes to thesteering wheel and the instrumentpanel assembly by placing materialover the steering wheel pad and abovethe instrument panel or by installingadditional trim material around the airbag system.

● Removing or modifying the front pas-senger seat may affect the function ofthe air bag system and result in seriouspersonal injury.

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● Modifying or tampering with the frontpassenger seat may result in seriouspersonal injury. For example, do notchange the front seats by placing mate-rial on the seat cushion or by installingadditional trim material, such as seatcovers, on the seat that are not specifi-cally designed to assure proper air bagoperation. Additionally, do not stow anyobjects under the front passenger seator the seat cushion and seatback. Suchobjects may interfere with the properoperation of the occupant classificationsensor (weight sensor).

● No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe seat belt system. This may affect thefront air bag system. Tampering withthe seat belt system may result in seri-ous personal injury.

● It is recommended that you visit anINFINITI retailer for work on and aroundthe front air bag. It is also recom-mended that you visit an INFINITI re-tailer for installation of electrical equip-ment. The Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS) wiring harnesses shouldnot be modified or disconnected. Unau-thorized electrical test equipment andprobing devices should not be used onthe air bag system.

● A cracked windshield should be re-placed immediately by a qualified repairfacility. A cracked windshield could af-fect the function of the supplemental airbag system.

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