2009 Infiniti QX56 инструкция по эксплуатации

FOREWORD
Welcome to the growing family of new INFINITI
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “INFINITI Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your INFINITI dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
Additionally , a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how
to resolve any concerns you may have with your
vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying
ownership experience for as long as you own
your car. Should you have any questions regarding your INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please
contact our Consumer Affairs department at
1–800–662–6200.
In
Canada
1–800–361–4792. Thank you.
Before driving your vehicle please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, a
mark is placed at the beginning of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and offroad driving precautions”, and “Avoiding collision and rollover”, and “Driving
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification
could
affect
its
performance, safety or durability, and
may
even
violate
governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under
INFINITI warranties.
This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change
specifications or design without notice and without obligation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
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WARNING
WARNING
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If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.”
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Table of
Contents
Illustrated table of contents
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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
1
Instruments and controls
2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
4
Starting and driving
5
In case of emergency
6
Appearance and care
7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8
Technical and consumer information
9
Index
10
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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-15)
2nd row seat belts (P. 1-15)
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-48)
Front seat belts (P. 1-15)
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
(P. 1-8)
Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-48)
Seats (P. 1-2)
Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-56)
Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-61)
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-48)
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-28)
2nd row seat top tether strap anchor
(P. 1-30)
3rd row seat top tether strap anchor
(P. 1-30)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Engine hood (P. 3-16)
Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-23)
Windshield (P. 8-19)
Power windows (P. 2-48)
Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
Mirrors (P. 3-24)
Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
Flat tire (P. 6-2)
Tire chains (P. 8-39)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
Headlight switch (P. 2-25)
Fog light switch and turn signal switch
(P. 2-30, P. 2-25)
Tow hooks (P. 6-13)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Roof rack (P. 2-47)
Rear window defroster (P. 2-25)
Glass hatch (P. 3-20)
Rear window washer (P.2-24)
Glass hatch release (P. 3-20)
Rearview monitor (P.4-18)
Towing/Trailer hitch (P.9-16)
Lift gate release (P. 3-16)
Rear sonar system (P.2-33)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
Power vent windows (P.2-51)
Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-21, P. 9-3)
13. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-21)
14. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1.
2.
3.
Rear ventilators (P. 4-21)
Storage (P. 2-37)
DVD entertainment system
(if so equipped) (P. 4-53)
4. Moonroof (P. 2-51)
5. Map lights (P. 2-55)
6. Sun visors (P. 3-23)
7. HomeLinkT (P. 2-55)
8. Glove box (P. 2-37)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Cup holders (P. 2-41)
11. Luggage storage (P. 2-44)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
WIC1379
14.
15.
16.
Vents (P. 4-21)
Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-25)
Steering wheel switch for audio control
and BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped) (P. 4-50, 4-69)
Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-48, P. 2-31)
Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-10)
Instrument brightness control (P. 2-29)
Cruise control main/set switches and
Intelligent cruise control main/set
switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-17, P.5-19)
Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-23, P. 2-24)
Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
Navigation system* (P. 4-2)
Navigation system* controls (P. 4-2)
Audio system controls (P. 4-25)
Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
Glove box (P. 2-38)
Hazard lights (P. 2-30)
Climate controls (P. 4-22)
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17.
18.
19.
20.
Power outlet (P. 2-35)
Heated seat switch (P. 2-31)
Tow mode switch (P. 2-34)
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-32)
21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-12)
22. Heated steering wheel (P.2-32)
23. Clock (P. 2-35)
24. Power outlet (P. 2-35)
25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-57)
26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-38
27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-41)
28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-22)
29.. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (P. 2-33)
30. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-23)
31. Headlight aiming control (P. 2-28)
32. Power vent windows (P. 2-51)
33. Lift gate open/close switch (P. 3-16)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Battery (P. 8-13)
Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)
Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
or
Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
2-11
Automatic transmission check warning
light
2-11
Automatic transmission park warning
light (
model)
2-11
Brake warning light
2-11
or
Charge warning
light
2-12
Check suspension
warning light
2-12
Warning
light
Name
Page
Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light
2-12
4WD warning light
(
model)
2-13
Low fuel warning
light
2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-13
Master warning light
2-14
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-15
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-15
Indicator
light
Name
Page
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-15
High beam indicator
light (Blue)
2-15
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
2-16
Security indicator
light
2-16
Slip indicator light
2-16
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-17
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light
2-17
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MEMO
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front power seat adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2nd row captain’s chair adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
2nd row bench seat adjustment
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Front-seat Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
3rd row power folding seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
system (LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-63
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SEATS
● The seatback should not be reclined
anymore than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
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WARNING
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later in this
section.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.
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belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P
(Park).
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
Operating tips
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Predriving checks and adjustments” section for automatic drive positioner operation.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
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LRS0238
Seat lifter
Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the switch forward or
backward to adjust the seatback lumbar area.
WRS0369
2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR
ADJUSTMENT
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit
(see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this
section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in P (Park).
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Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row
The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench
1 , raise the armrest so
seat. To enter the 3rd row s
it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed
position, then lift up on the latch located on the
upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row
captain’s chair and fold the seatback forward at
an angle over the seat base. This will release the
back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.
WRS0369
LRS0372
2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat
Then s
base and tip the 2nd row captain’s chair forward.
To exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same
latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward.
Outboard seats
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit
(see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this
section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in P (Park).
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WARNING
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.
WRS0414
Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row
The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row
bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry
or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the
1 , lift up on the latch located on the
3rd row s
upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row
bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an
angle over the seat base. This will release the
back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.
LRS0331
2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat
Then s
base and tip the outboard seating position of the
2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row
bench seat, lift up on the same latch and fold the
seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up
on the seat base and tip it forward.
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WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.
LRS0286
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
The head restraints on the 2nd and 3rd row seats
are removable. The front seat head restraints are
not removable.
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● Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair
Active Head Restraint function.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash-type injuries.
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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
● Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in this section. Failure
to do so can reduce the effectiveness of
the Active Head Restraint.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as
described earlier in this section.
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ARMRESTS
To use the armrests, pull them down to the resting position.
A
s
B
s
Stowed position
Resting position
● Active Head Restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.
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FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.
● Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.
● Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any
reason.
● If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
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Folding the front passenger’s seatback
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long
items:
1
s
Move the seat to the rearmost position by
pushing the switch backward until the seat
comes to a stop. Then recline the seatback
as far forward as possible using the recline
switch. Lift up on the latch located on the
upper corner of the seatback to release the
back of the seat.
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3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
seating position, move the recline switch
backward until the desired angle is obtained.
WARNING
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2
Once the seatback is released it will enable
you to fold the front passenger seatback flat
over the seat cushion.
● If you fold the front passenger’s seatback flat forward to carry longer objects, be sure this cargo is properly secured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the front passenger’s seat
when it is in the fold-down position. Use
of these areas by passengers could result in serious injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
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Folding the 2nd row captain’s chairs
To fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs flat for maximum cargo hauling:
1
s
Raise the armrest to the stowed position.
Remove the 2nd row center console, see
“2nd row center console” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this Owner’s
Manual.
2
s
Pull the strap forward, located in the center
of the seat cushion, and fold the seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle.
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s
3
Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the
seatback flat forward.
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4
There is a carpet panel flap that can be
folded toward the back of the vehicle.
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s
5
The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo
floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd
row captain’s chairs to a seating position.
Make sure to properly raise the seatback to an upright position and push
the seat cushion down into place.
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Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so
equipped)
To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling:
1
s
Pull the strap forward, located in the center
of each seat cushion, and fold each seat
cushion toward the front of the vehicle.
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2
Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of
the outboard seats to fold the outboard seatbacks flat. To fold the center seatback flat,
pull up on the strap on the edge of the center
seat cushion and fold the seatback toward
the front of the vehicle.
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3
There is a carpet panel flap on the back of
each seat that can be folded toward the
back of the vehicle.
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To return the 3rd row split bench seat to a seating
position, unfold the seatback and push it back
until it latches into position.
WARNING
● When returning the seatbacks, be sure
to attach the rear center seat belt
connector.
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
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4
The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo
floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat.
5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats
to a seating position reverse the process for
the outboard seats.
6. To return the center seat to a seating position, lift up on the pull strap on the back of
the seat base while lifting on the seatback.
Then push the seat cushion back into place.
Make sure to hold the seat belts above
the seat cushion and properly raise the
seatback to an upright position. Then
push the seat cushion down into place.
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Folding the 3rd row split bench seat
To fold the 3rd row split bench seat flat for
maximum cargo capacity:
1. Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
“Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt” later
in this section.
● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.
2. Lower the head restraints to the full down
position.
3. Then pull up on the latch located on the
outside corner of each seatback and fold the
seatback forward over the seat base.
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● Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
“Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt” later
in this section.
– Always reconnect the center seat belt
when the seat is returned to the upright
position
● Make sure that there are no objects on the
seatback cushion.
CAUTION
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3RD ROW POWER FOLDING
SEATS
The 3rd row power folding seat controls are
located behind the 2nd row seat (passenger’s
1 .
side) on the 3rd row cup holder console s
There are also controls located on the rear quarter trim panel behind the 3rd row seats (passen2 .
ger’s side) s
Make sure the seat(s) is returned to the
full upright position before a passenger
sits in the seat(s).
When folding or returning the seat(s) to
the upright position, to avoid injury to
yourself and others:
● Make sure that the seat path is clear
before moving the seat.
● Be careful not to allow hands or feet to
get caught or pinched in the seat.
Before operating the 3rd row seats:
● Make sure the 2nd row seatback isn’t reclined.
● Lower the 3rd row headrest to the full down
position.
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To fold down the 3rd row seats, press and hold
the bottom portion of the switch.
To raise the 3rd row seats, press and hold the top
portion of the switch.
A chime will sound three times to indicate the
start of the operation.
A warning beep will sound 5 times if the seat isn’t
in the full upright or folded position when the
ignition is put in the ON position. If the warning
beep is still present after one complete cycle and
if the seats are in the full upright or folded position, bring your vehicle in for service.
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SEAT BELTS
If the ignition is off, the power folding seats are
always operational.
If the ignition is on, the power folding seats are
only operational when the transmission is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral).
If the engine is started during operation, the
seat(s) will temporarily pause.
NOTE:
Operating the power folding seats can discharge the vehicle battery if the vehicle is
not running.
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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the
severity of injury may be greatly reduced. INFINITI
strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if
your seating position includes a supplemental air
bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
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WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.
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WARNING
● The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.
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● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
● Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
● Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
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WARNING
● Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never put the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck. The
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could
increase the risk of internal injuries in
an accident.
● If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat
belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI dealer.
● No changes should be made to the seat
belt system. For example, do not modify
the seat belt, add material, or install
devices that may change the seat belt
routing or tension. Doing so may affect
the operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious personal injury.
● Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor.
See your INFINITI dealer.
● Removal and installation of pretensioner system components should be
done by an INFINITI dealer.
● All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any collision
by an INFINITI dealer. INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in
use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the
belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
● All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations.
The child restraints should be replaced
if they are damaged.
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CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available from
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
● Rear-facing child restraint
● Front-facing child restraint
● Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear facing
child restraints. Front facing child restraints are
available for children who outgrow rear facing
child restraints and are at least one year old.
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
use a front facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants
Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal
injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
Infants up to at least one year old should be
placed in a rear facing child restraint. INFINITI
recommends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. You should choose a child
restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See “Child Restraints” later in this section.
Small Children
Also, there are other types of child restraints
available for larger children for additional protection.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (air bag system) for the front passenger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.
Children that are over one year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward
facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for minimum and maximum weight
and height recommendations. INFINITI recommends that small children be placed in child
restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. You should choose a child
restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in
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(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs
(18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should
be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits close to
the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
areas while the vehicle is moving. The
child could be seriously injured or killed in
an accident or sudden stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
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Power front seat shown
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
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s
2
Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
● The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.
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3
s
Position the lap belt portion low and snug
on the hips as shown.
4
s
Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have two modes
of operation:
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passengers some freedom of
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during
certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child
restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child restraints” later in this section for more information.
The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR mode
should not be activated. If it is activated it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also change the operation of
the front passenger air bag. See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
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Unfastening the seat belts
1
s
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement by two separate methods:
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
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To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows.
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt operation, see an INFINITI dealer.
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Center of the 3rd row bench seat
The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector
1 and a seat belt tongue s
2 . Both the
tongue s
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt operation.
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WARNING
● Always fasten the connector tongue
and the seat belt in the order shown.
● Always make sure both the connector
tongue and the seat belt tongue are
secured when using the seat belt or
installing a child restraint. Do not use
the seat belt or child restraint with only
the seat belt tongue attached. This
could result in serious personal injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop.
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Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt
When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row
center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed
position as follows:
1
s
2
s
3
s
Hold the connector tongue so that the seat
belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector
buckle. Release the connector tongue by
inserting a suitable tool such as a key into the
A.
connector buckle s
● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.
Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base.
Insert the seat belt tongue into the fabric
sleeve so it will lay flat. Then secure the
connector tongue into the retractor base.
WARNING
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
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Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt
Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt
connector tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the
rear seat.
To connect the buckle:
1
s
Pull out the connector tongue from the retractor base.
2
s
Pull out the seat belt tongue from the fabric
sleeve.
3
s
Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver
buckle until it clicks.
● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.
The center seat belt connector tongue and receiver buckle are indicated by the > and < mark.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belts” earlier in this section.
WARNING
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
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WARNING
● After adjustment, release the adjustment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.
● The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
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Front and 2nd row outboard seats
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
and 2nd row outboard seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
1 the adjustment button and
To adjust, pull out s
2 to the desired
move the shoulder belt anchor s
position, so the belt passes over the center of the
shoulder. The belt should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
belt anchor into position.
● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender is available which is
compatible with the installed seat belts. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See an INFINITI
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.
WARNING
● Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with INFINITI seat belts.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
seat belts to retract until they are completely
dry.
● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
● Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced.
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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
WRS0256
WARNING
● Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death.
● Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.
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● Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear facing
child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child
restraint must only be used in the rear
seat.
● INFINITI recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat. If
you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see “Child restraint installation using the seat belts”
later in this section.
● Improper use or improper installation
of a child restraint can increase the risk
or severity of injury for both the child
and other occupants of the vehicle and
can lead to serious injury or death in an
accident.
● Follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure to select one which will
fit your child and vehicle. It may not be
possible to properly install some types
of child restraints in your vehicle.
● If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
● Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
● Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the child restraint, but as
upright as possible.
● After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the seat
near the LATCH attachment or by the
seat belt path. Try to tug it forward and
check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch
(25 mm). If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the belt as necessary, or put the
restraint in another seat and test it
again. You may need to try a different
child restraint. Not all child restraints fit
in all types of vehicles.
● When your child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with the LATCH System
or a seat belt to prevent it from being
thrown around in case of a sudden stop
or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the child
restraint.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System
or LATCH. Some child restraints include two rigid
or webbing-mounted attachments that can be
connected to these lower anchors. For details,
see the “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH)” later in this section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. See
“Child restraint installation using the seat belts”
later in this section. In general, child restraints are
also designed to be installed with a lap/shoulder
seat belt.
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Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
infants and small children of various sizes. When
selecting any child restraint, keep the following
points in mind:
● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.
● If the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the child restraint is compatible with
your child. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated. Canadian law requires the
top tether strap on front-facing child restraints be secured to the designated anchor point on the vehicle.
WRS0364
LATCH system anchor locations –
captains chairs
LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS
FOR CHILDREN SYSTEM (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compatible child restraints. This system may also be
referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible
system. With this system, you do not have to use
a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.
WRS0416
LATCH system anchor locations –
bench seat
The LATCH anchor points are provided to install
child restraints in the following positions only:
● 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped).
● 2nd row bench seat outboard positions only
(if so equipped).
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LRS0344
LATCH label locations 2nd row
captain’s chairs (if so equipped)
LATCH lower anchor point locations
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the
seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the
LATCH anchors.
LRS0382
LATCH label locations 2nd row bench
(if so equipped)
WARNING
● Attach LATCH compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in
the illustration. If a child restraint is not
secured properly, your child could be
seriously injured or killed in an
accident.
LRS0748
LATCH lower anchor location
● Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
● Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
LATCH anchors. The child restraint will
not be secured properly.
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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT
If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires
the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to
the anchor point.
WARNING
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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH anchor
attachments
LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to
secure the child restraint. Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.
LRS0662
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
LATCH child restraints generally require the use
of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child
restraint” later in this section for installation instructions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint. See “Child
restraint installation using LATCH ” in this section.
● Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
● The child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with items in
the cargo area. Secure any items in the
cargo area. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if
the top tether strap is damaged.
Top Tether Anchor Point Locations
Anchor points are located in the following locations:
● 2nd row bench (if so equipped) on the floor
behind the outboard seating positions as
shown.
● 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) on
the floor behind the seats as shown.
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● 3rd row bench seat on the floor of the cargo
area behind the center seat position as
shown.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap child restraint on the rear
seat, consult your INFINITI dealer for details.
WRS0210
Label
Flaps are provided in the carpet for easy access
to the anchor points for the 2nd row captain’s
chairs or 2nd row bench seats and are marked
with the label shown.
Installing top tether strap
First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH
system (2nd row captain’s or bench outboard
seating positions only), or the seat belt as applicable.
LRS0340
2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)
2nd row captain’s chairs or bench seat (if
so equipped)
1. Top tether strap
2. Anchor point
For the 2nd row captain’s chairs or bench seat (if
so equipped), install the top tether strap as follows:
1. Raise the head restraint.
2. Position the top tether strap over the top of
the seatback and under the head restraint.
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The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is
the seating position that can use a top tether
strap.
For the 3rd row bench seat, install the top tether
strap as follows:
1. Position the top tether strap over the top of
the center seating position seatback.
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on floor behind the child restraint.
LRS0361
2nd row bench seat (if so equipped)
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on the seat directly behind the child
restraint.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint
installation instructions in this section and the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
LRS0640
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint
installation instructions in this section and the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
3rd row bench seat
1. Top tether strap
2. Anchor point
WARNING
In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint
with a top tether strap can only be used in
the center position. Do not place in an
outboard seating position and attempt to
angle the tether strap to the center
position.
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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH
WARNING
● Attach LATCH compatible child restraints only at the locations shown. For
the LATCH lower anchor locations, see
“Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children System (LATCH)” in this section. If
a child restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
● The LATCH anchors are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstance are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
● Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area
and feeling to make sure there are no
obstructions over the LATCH anchors,
such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not
be secured properly if the LATCH anchors are obstructed.
Front-facing
Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint in the 2nd row seats using LATCH:
1. Recline the seatback if the seatback is adjustable to assist in attaching the child restraint to the lower anchors.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
LRS0663
Front-facing web-mounted – step 3
3. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.
4. Return the seatback to its normal upright
and locked position.
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LRS0664
Front-facing rigid-mounted – step 3
The back of the child restraint should be secured
against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust
or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.
LRS0671
Front facing – step 5
5. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
6. If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point. See “Top tether strap child restraint” in
this section.
WRS0697
Front facing – step 7
7. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the LATCH attachment and use force to push the child
restraint from side to side, and tug it forward
to make sure that it is securely held in place.
It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If
it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull
again on the anchor attachments to further
tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to
properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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8. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 4
through 7.
Rear-facing
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint in the 2nd row seats using LATCH:
1. Recline the seatback if the seatback is adjustable, to assist in attaching the child restraint to the lower anchors.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
LRS0665
Rear-facing web-mounted – step 3
3. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.
LRS0666
Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 3
4. Return the seatback to its normal upright
and locked position.
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7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3
through 6.
LRS0673
Rear facing – step 5
5. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
LRS0674
Rear facing – step 6
6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the LATCH attachment and use force to push the child
restraint from side to side, and tug it forward
to make sure that it is securely held in place.
It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If
it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull
again on the anchor attachments to further
tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to
properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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● INFINITI recommends that child restraints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a forwardfacing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat
to the rearmost position. Also, be sure
the front passenger air bag status light
is illuminated to indicate the passenger
air bag is OFF. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this section for details.
WRS0256
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
● Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear facing
child restraint in the front passenger
seat. Front air bags inflate with great
force. A rear facing child restraint could
be struck by the front air bag in a crash
and could seriously injure or kill your
child.
● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
● When using the rear center seat belt to
install a child restraint, make sure the
connector tongue and the seat belt
tongue are secured. Do not use the seat
belt with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop.
● A child restraint with a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passenger seat.
The instructions in this section apply to child
restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in
the rear seats or the front passenger seat.
● Failure to use the ALR mode will result
in the child restraint not being properly
secured. The restraint could tip over or
otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or
collision. Also, it can change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See
“Front passenger air bag status” later in
this section.
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2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions
The back of the child restraint should be secured
against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust
or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” in this section.
WRS0699
Front-facing (front passenger seat) – step 1
If the head restraint is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint
when the child restraint is removed. If the seating
position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child
restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.
Front-facing
Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seats or in the front passenger seat:
WRS0680
Front facing – step 3
3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.
1. If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a
front-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat.
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Front facing – step 4
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
when the seat belt is fully retracted.
LRS0668
Front facing – step 5
5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
WRS0681
Front facing – step 6
6. Remove any additional slack from the seat
belt; press downward and rearward firmly in
the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while pulling up on the seat
belt.
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8. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the seat belt
path and use force to push the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place. It should
not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on
the shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If you are unable to properly secure
the restraint, move the restraint to another
seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
WRS0698
Front facing – step 7
7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point. See “Top tether strap child restraint” in
this section. Do not install child restraints
that require the use of a top tether strap to
seating positions that do not have a top
tether anchor.
9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode
by trying to pull more seat belt out of the
retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is
in the ALR mode.
10. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.
WRS0475
Front facing – step 11
11. If the child restraint is installed in the front
passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position. The front passenger air bag
should illuminate. If this
status light
light is not illuminated see 9Front passenger
air bag and status light9 in this section.
Move the child restraint to another
seating position. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI dealer.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.
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WRS0256
Rear-facing – step 1
Rear-facing
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seats:
1. Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the front
seat. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
WRS0761
Rear-facing – step 2
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.
LRS0669
Rear-facing – step 3
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
when the seat belt is fully retracted.
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LRS0670
Rear-facing – step 4
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
WRS0762
Rear-facing – step 5
5. Remove any additional slack from the child
restraint; press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint to
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.
WRS0763
Rear-facing – step 6
6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the seat belt
path and use force to push the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place. It should
not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on
the shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If you are unable to properly secure
the restraint, move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again, or try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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BOOSTER SEATS
7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode
by trying to pull more seat belt out of the
retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat
belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the ALR mode.
● Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.
8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 7.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.
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PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER
SEATS
WARNING
● Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint or
booster seat can result in serious injury
or death.
● INFINITI recommends that the booster
seat be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat. If
you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, see “Booster seat installation” in this section.
● A booster seat must only be installed in
a seating position that has a lap/
shoulder belt. Failure to use a threepoint type seat belt with a booster seat
can result in a serious injury in sudden
stop or collision.
● Improper use or improper installation
of a booster seat can increase the risk
or severity of injury for both the child
and other occupants of the vehicle and
can lead to serious injury or death in an
accident.
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● Do not use towels, books, pillows or
other items in place of a booster seat.
Items such as these may move during
normal driving or a collision and result
in serious injury or death. Booster seats
are designed to be used with a lap/
shoulder belt. Booster seats are designed to properly route the lap and
shoulder portions of the seat belt over
the strongest portions of a child’s body
to provide the maximum protection during a collision.
● Follow all of the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
use. When purchasing a booster seat,
be sure to select one which will fit your
child and vehicle. It may not be possible
to properly install some types of
booster seats in your vehicle.
● If the booster seat and seat belt is not
used properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
● After placing the child in the booster
seat and fastening the seat belt, make
sure the shoulder portion of the belt is
away from the child’s face and neck and
the lap portion of the belt does not
cross the abdomen.
● Do not put the shoulder belt behind the
child or under the child’s arm. If you
must install a booster seat in the front
seat, see “Booster seat installation”
later in this section.
● When your booster seat is not in use,
keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in
case of a sudden stop or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a booster seat left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the booster
seat.
● Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the booster seat, but as
upright as possible.
LRS0455
Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in mind:
● Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.
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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
WARNING
INFINITI recommends that booster seats
be installed in the rear seat. However, if
you must install a booster seat in the front
passenger seat, move the passenger’s
seat to the rearmost position.
CAUTION
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LRS0464
● Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
1 is chosen, the
low back booster seat s
vehicle seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
2 should be used.
high back booster seat s
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking Retractor mode when using
a booster seat with the seat belts.
Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the
rear seat or in the front passenger seat:
The instructions in this section apply to booster
seat installation in the rear seats or the front
passenger seat.
● If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with your
child. Always follow all recommended procedures.
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WRS0534
WRS0699
1. If you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, move the seat to the rearmost position.
Rear center position
2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only
place it in a front facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.
WRS0533
Rear outboard position
3. The booster seat should be positioned on
the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to
obtain the correct booster seat fit. See
“Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this
section. If the head restraint is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to install
the head restraint when the booster seat is
removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper booster seat fit,
try another seating position or a different
booster seat.
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4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low
and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt
toward the retractor to take up extra slack.
Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the top, middle portion of the child’s
shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the
belt routing.
LRS0454
Front passenger position
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instructions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown in the “Three-point seat belt with
retractor” earlier in this section.
WRS0475
7. If the booster seat is installed in the front
passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position. The front passenger air bag
status light
may or may not illuminate,
depending on the size of the child and the
type of booster seat being used. See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concerning
the following systems:
● Driver and passenger supplemental frontimpact air bag (INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System)
● Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag
● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag
● Seat belt with pretensioner
Supplemental front-impact air bag system:
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System can help
cushion the impact force to the head and chest of
the driver and front passenger in certain frontal
collisions.
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag system: This system can help
cushion the impact force to the chest area of the
driver and front passenger in certain side-impact
collisions. The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system: This
system can help cushion the impact force to the
head of occupants in front and rear outboard
seating positions in certain side-impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain air
bags are designed to inflate on the side where
the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtain
and rollover air bags are designed to inflate and
remain inflated for a short time.
These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the seat belts and are not a substitute
for them. Seat belts should always be correctly
worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument
panel and door finishers. See “Seat belts” earlier
in this section for instructions and precautions on
seat belt usage.
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.
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● The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
Advanced Air Bag System monitors the
severity of a collision and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to
properly wear seat belts can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an
accident.
WRS0031
WARNING
● The front air bags ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a side impact, rear
impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear your seat
belts to help reduce the risk or severity
of injury in various kinds of accidents.
● The front passenger air bag will not
inflate if the passenger air bag status
light is lit or if the front passenger seat
is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this
section.
● The seat belts and the front air bags are
most effective when you are sitting well
back and upright in the seat. The front
air bags inflate with great force. Even
with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System, if you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of
injury or death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from the
front air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back against
the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts.
● The front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) that turns the front
passenger air bag OFF under some
conditions. This sensor is only used in
this seat. Failure to be properly seated
and wearing the seat belt can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front Passenger air bag and
status light” later in this section.
● Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the
steering wheel rim could increase the
risk that they are injured when the front
air bag inflates.
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ARS1133
ARS1041
WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.
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ARS1042
ARS1043
ARS1044
WARNING
● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the front air bags, side air
bags or curtain and rollover air bags
inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should
be properly restrained in the rear seat, if
possible.
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ARS1045
WRS0431
WRS0256
WARNING
● Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See “Child restraints” earlier in this section for
details.
Do not lean against doors or windows.
WARNING
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover supplemental air
bags:
● The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags ordinarily will not inflate in
the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, or lower severity side collision.
Always wear your seat belts to help
reduce the risk or severity of injury in
various kinds of accidents.
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WARNING
WRS0365
Do not lean against doors or windows.
SSS0162
Do not lean against doors or windows.
● The seat belts, the side air bags and
curtain and rollover air bags are most
effective when you are sitting well back
and upright in the seat. The side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag inflate
with great force. Do not allow anyone to
place their hand, leg or face near the
side air bag on the side of the seatback
of the front seat or near the side roof
rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the
front seats or rear outboard seats to
extend their hand out of the window or
lean against the door. Some examples
of dangerous riding positions are
shown in the previous illustrations.
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SSS0159
WARNING
● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do
not hold onto the seatback of the front
seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may
be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be
properly restrained. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.
● Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with side
air bag inflation.
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1.
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag inflators
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags
3. Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
4. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules
5. Crash zone sensor
6. Occupant classification system control
unit
7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor)
8. Seat belt buckle switches
9. Seat belt with pretensioner
10. Satellite sensors
11. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag modules
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INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)
This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S. regulations. It is also permitted in Canada. However,
all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be
followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is
mounted in the dashboard above the glove box.
The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are
similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact.
They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper front air bag system operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has dual
stage inflators. It also monitors information from
the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit
(ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) and passenger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is
based on the severity of a collision and seat belt
usage for the driver. For the front passenger, it
additionally monitors the weight of an occupant
or object on the seat and seat belt tension. Based
on information from the sensors, only one front air
bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the
crash severity and whether the front occupants
are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front
passenger air bag may be automatically turned
OFF under some conditions, depending on the
weight detected on the passenger seat and how
the seat belt is used. If the front passenger air bag
is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be
illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will
not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). See
“Front passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section for further details. One front air bag
inflating does not indicate improper performance
of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, please contact INFINITI or your INFINITI
dealer. If you are considering modification of your
vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact
INFINITI. Contact information is contained in the
front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by the release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the face and
chest of the front occupants. They can help save
lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an
inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions
or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.
Even with INFINITI Advanced Air Bags, seat belts
should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away
from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The
front air bags inflate quickly in order to help
protect the front occupants. Because of this, the
force of the front air bag inflating can increase the
risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is
against, the front air bag module during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.
The front air bags operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.
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Status light
is
The front passenger air bag status light
located under the climate controls. The light operates as follows:
● Unoccupied passenger’s seat: The
is
OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.
● Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this
illuminates to indicate
section: The
that the front passenger air bag is OFF and
will not inflate in a crash.
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Front passenger air bag and status light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to
learn how it operates. Proper use of the
seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection. Failure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats, seat
belts and child restraints can increase the
risk or severity of injury in an accident.
● Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this
section: The light
is OFF to indicate
that the front passenger air bag is operational.
Front passenger air bag
The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated
under some conditions as described below in
accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front
passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a
crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your
vehicle are not part of this system.
The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag
to certain front passenger seat occupants, such
as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used
to meet the requirements.
One sensor used is the occupant classification
sensor (pressure sensor). It is in the bottom of the
front passenger seat cushion and is designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the seat by
weight. It works together with seat belt sensors
described later. For example, if a child is in the
front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air bag
OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a
child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, its weight and the child’s
weight can be detected and cause the air bag to
turn OFF. Occupant classification sensor operation can vary depending on the front passenger
seat belt sensors.
The front passenger seat belt sensors are designed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the
amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when
it is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode
(child restraint mode). Based on the weight on
the seat detected by the occupant classification
sensor and the belt tension detected on the seat
belt, the Advanced Air Bag System determines
whether the front passenger air bag should be
automatically turned OFF as required by the
regulations.
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Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For
small adults it may be turned OFF, however if the
occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cushion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting
on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out
of position), this could cause the sensor to turn
the air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupant
improperly uses the seat belt in the ALR mode
(child restraint mode), this could cause the air
bag to be turned OFF. Always be sure to be
seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the
most effective protection by the seat belt and
supplemental air bag.
INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and children be properly restrained in a rear seat.
INFINITI also recommends that appropriate child
restraints and booster seats be properly installed
in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant
classification sensor and seat belt sensors are
designed to operate as described above to turn
the front passenger air bag OFF for specified
child restraints as required by the regulations.
Failing to properly secure child restraints and to
use the ALR mode (child restraint mode) may
allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or
sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being
OFF. See “Child restraints” earlier in this section
for proper use and installation.
If the front passenger seat is not occupied the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object’s weight detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could also
result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants
are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat occupied.
The light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.
that the child restraint or seat belt is not being
used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is
installed properly, the seat belt is used properly
and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air
bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF). Your INFINITI dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating
that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the
person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat
properly or not using the seat belt properly.
The air bag system and passenger air bag status
light will take a few seconds to register a change
in the passenger seat status. For example, if a
large adult who is sitting in the front passenger
seat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bag
status light will go from OFF to ON for a few
seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system
operation and does not indicate a malfunction.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may not
be illuminated, depending on the size of the child
and the type of child restraint being used. If the air
bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that
the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
on the driver’s side of the instrument panel, will
blink. Have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
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Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
WARNING
● Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument
panel. Also, do not place any objects
between any occupant and the steering
wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front air
bags inflate.
● Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This is
to prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
● Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure.
This could affect proper operation of
the front air bag system.
● Tampering with the front air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
Tampering includes changes to the
steering wheel and the instrument
panel assembly by placing material
over the steering wheel pad and above
the instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around the air
bag system.
● Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, on the seat that are not specifically designed to assure proper air bag
operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor).
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with
the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.
● Work around and on the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems should be
done by an INFINITI dealer. Installation
of electrical equipment should also be
done by an INFINITI dealer. The SRS
wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the side
air bag or curtain and rollover air bag
systems.
● A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could
affect the function of the supplemental
air bag system.
● The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow
and
orange
for
easy
identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the front air bag system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
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severity side collisions, although they may inflate
if the forces in another type of collision are similar
to those of a higher severity side impact. They are
designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle
is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side
collisions.
Curtain and rollover air bags are also designed to
inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near
rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle movements
(for example, during severe off roading) may
cause the curtain and rollover air bags to inflate.
WRS0381
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roofmounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag systems
The side air bags are located in the outside of the
seatback of the front seats. The curtain and rollover air bags are located in the side roof rails in all
3 rows. These systems are designed to meet
voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of
injury to out-of-position occupants. However,
all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be
followed. The side air bags and curtain and
rollover air bags are designed to inflate in higher
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain and
rollover air bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain and rollover
air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should
be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest of
the front occupants. Curtain and rollover air bags
help to cushion the impact force to the head of
occupants in the front and rear outboard seating
positions in all rows. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating
side air bag or curtain and rollover air bag may
cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags
and curtain and rollover air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air
bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the
occupants. Because of this, the force of the side
air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflating
can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is
too close to, or is against, these air bag modules
during inflation. The side air bag will deflate
quickly after the collision is over.
The curtain and rollover air bag will remain inflated for a short time.
The side air bags and curtain and rollover
air bags operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.
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WARNING
● Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do not
place any objects (an umbrella, bag,
etc.) between the front door finisher
and the front seat. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury if a side air bag inflates.
● Right after inflation, several side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag system
components will be hot. Do not touch
them; you may severely burn yourself.
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the side air bag and curtain and rollover
air bag systems. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side
air bag and curtain and rollover air bag
systems.
● Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This
could affect proper operation of the
curtain and rollover air bag systems.
● Tampering with the side air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
For example, do not change the front
seats by placing material near the seatbacks or by installing additional trim
material, such as seat covers, around
the side air bag.
● Work around and on the side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag systems
should be done by an INFINITI dealer.
Installation of electrical equipment
should also be done by an INFINITI
dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the side air bag or curtain and rollover air bag systems.
* The SRS wiring harness or connectors are
yellow or orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bags and
curtain and rollover air bag system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual.
Seat belts with pretensioners (Front
seats)
WARNING
● The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation. They must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle
as a unit.
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but a pretensioner is
not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by you INFINITI dealer.
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pretensioner system. This is to prevent damage to or accidental activation
of the pretensioners. Tampering with
the pretensioner system may result in
serious personal injury.
● Work around and on the pretensioner
system should be done by an INFINITI
dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an
INFINITI dealer. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the pretensioner
system.
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● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner
or scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI
dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal
procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause personal injury.
The pretensioner system activates in conjunction
with the front air bag system. The pretensioner
system also activates with the curtain and rollover
air bags in certain types of rollover collisions or
near rollovers. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle
becomes involved in certain types of collisions,
helping to restrain front seat occupants.
If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner system, the supplemental air bag warning
will not come on, will flash intermitlight
tently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on
after the ignition switch has been turned to the
ON or START position. In this case, the pretensioner system may not function properly. They
must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle
to the nearest INFINITI dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same way
as conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner activates, smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
LRS0397
1. SRS Air bag warning labels
The warning labels are located on the surface of the sun visor.
2. SRS Side air bag warning label
The warning label is located on the side of
the passenger’s side center pillar.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow
the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to
reduce forces against the chest.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
Warning labels about the supplemental frontimpact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag
systems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the
illustration.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
and pretensioner systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
LRS0100
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental front-impact
air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bag and seat belt
pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), crash zone
sensor, satellite sensors, rollover sensor, front air
bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain and
rollover air bag modules, pretensioners and all
related wiring.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag or pretensioner
systems may not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI dealer.
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WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury
to yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and
rollover air bags and pretensioners are designed
to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light remains illuminated after inflation
has occurred. Repair and replacement of these
supplemental air bag systems should be done
only by an INFINITI dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain and
rollover air bags, pretensioners and related parts
should be pointed out to the person performing
the maintenance. The ignition switch should always be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
● Once a front air bag, side air bag or
curtain and rollover air bags have inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the front air bags
inflate, the activated pretensioners
must also be replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner should be replaced by an INFINITI dealer. The air
bag module and pretensioner cannot
be repaired.
● The front air bag, side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems and
the pretensioner system should be inspected by an INFINITI dealer if there is
any damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of a supplemental air bag or pretensioner or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI dealer. Correct supplemental air bag and pretensioner system disposal procedures are
set forth in the appropriate INFINITI
Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Compass display (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Zone variation change procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . 2-10
Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Vehicle Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch. . . . . 2-25
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Xenon headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . . . . . . 2-28
Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch. . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Rear sonar system off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Front sonar system off switch (If so equipped) . . . . . . . 2-33
Tow mode switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Adjusting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
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Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Overhead console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
2nd row center console (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Cargo area storage bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Luggage hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Cargo net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Power vent windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Automatic moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Console light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
HomeLinkT universal transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Programming HomeLinkT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Programming HomeLinkT for Canadian
customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Operating the HomeLinkT universal
transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Clearing the programmed information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button . . . . . . 2-58
If your vehicle is stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
WIC1379
14.
15.
16.
Vents (P. 4-21)
Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-25)
Steering wheel switch for audio control
and BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped) (P. 4-50, 4-69)
Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-48, P. 2-31)
Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-10)
Instrument brightness control (P. 2-29)
Cruise control main/set switches and
Intelligent cruise control main/set
switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-17, P.5-19)
Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-23, P. 2-24)
Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
Navigation system* (P. 4-2)
Navigation system* controls (P. 4-2)
Audio system controls (P. 4-25)
Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
Glove box (P. 2-38)
Hazard lights (P. 2-30)
Climate controls (P. 4-22)
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METERS AND GAUGES
17.
18.
19.
20.
Power outlet (P. 2-35)
Heated seat switch (P. 2-31)
Tow mode switch (P. 2-34)
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-32)
21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-12)
22. Heated steering wheel (P.2-32)
23. Clock (P. 2-35)
24. Power outlet (P. 2-35)
25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-57)
26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-38
27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-41)
28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-22)
29.. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (P. 2-33)
30. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-23)
31. Headlight aiming control (P. 2-28)
32. Power vent windows (P. 2-51)
33. Lift gate open/close switch (P. 3-16)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
LIC1169
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Warning/indicator lights
Tachometer
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Engine oil pressure gauge
6.
7.
8.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer, A/T position indicator, 4WD shift indicator
light (if so equipped)/vehicle information
display
Voltmeter
Fuel gauge
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.
LIC1170
1.
2.
3.
Speedometer
Odometer/twin trip display
Change button
LIC1231
Changing the display:
Pushing the change button changes the display
as follows:
Trip
→ Trip
→ Trip
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change button for more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
Elapsed time, driving distance and average
speed information is also available. Refer to
“Control panel buttons” in the “Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems”
section later in this manual.
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CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency” section for immediate
action required.
LIC1235
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev the engine
1 .
into the red zone s
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
LIC1236
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature is within the
1 when the gauge needle points
normal range s
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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indicates that the fuel-filler door is
The
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel,
malfunction indicator light
the
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
the
light should turn off. If the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI dealer.
LIC1233
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
● For additional information, see “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” later in
this section.
LIC1172
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication system oil pressure while the engine is running. The
needle should be in the middle of the gauge when
the engine is running.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition key is turned to OFF.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers E (Empty).
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COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
CAUTION
● This gauge is not designed to indicate
low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
button as described in the chart below
the
to activate various features of the automatic antiglare rearview mirror.
Feature:
Push and hold
(Push button again for about 1 secthe
button for about: ond to change settings)
● If the gauge reading does not move with
the proper amount of engine oil, have
the vehicle checked by an INFINITI
dealer. Continued vehicle operation in
such a condition could cause serious
damage to the engine.
LIC1234
VOLTMETER
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the battery voltage. When the engine is running, it indicates the
generator voltage.
1 second
Compass display toggles on/off
5 seconds
Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
9 seconds
Compass enters calibration mode
For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop below
the normal range. If the reading is not in the
1 while the engine
normal range (11 – 15 volts) s
is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI dealer.
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LIC0583
Push the
button for about 1 second when
the ignition switch is in the ON position to toggle
1 on or off. The display will
the compass display s
indicate the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by
driving the vehicle in three complete circles at
less than 5 MPH (8 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driving
your vehicle on your everyday route. The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked three
complete circles.
WIC0355
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ZONE VARIATION CHANGE
PROCEDURE
The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance. In some
areas, this difference can sometimes be great
enough to cause false compass readings. Follow
these instructions to set the variance for your
particular location if this happens:
1. Press and hold the
button for about
5 seconds. The current zone number will
appear in the display. Release the button.
2. Find your current location on the zone map.
Refer to the illustration.
3. Press the
button repeatedly to toggle
through the zone numbers until the desired
number appears in the display. Once you
have selected a zone number, the display
will show a compass direction within a few
seconds.
Inaccurate compass direction
2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle
one and a half circles at a maximum speed of
6 MPH (10 km/h).
3. After completing the circles, the display
should return to normal.
● If the compass deviates from the correct
indication soon after repeated adjustment,
have the compass checked at an authorized
INFINITI dealer.
● The compass may not indicate the correct
compass point in tunnels or while driving up
or down a steep hill. (The compass returns
to the correct compass point when the vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.)
CAUTION
● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the operation of the compass.
● When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mirror as it may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter the
mirror housing.
● If a magnet is located in or near the overhead
console in the front of the vehicle or the
vehicle is driven where the terrestrial magnetism is disturbed, the compass display
may not indicate the correct direction.
The compass display is equipped with automatic
correction function. If the correct direction is not
shown, follow this procedure.
1. With the display turned on, press and hold
the
button for about 10 seconds. The
“CAL” icon in the compass display will illuminate.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
or
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
Low fuel warning light
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
Low tire pressure warning light
Security indicator light
Automatic transmission park warning light
(
model)
Master warning light
Slip indicator light
or
Seat belt warning light and chime
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Charge warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light
Check suspension warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light
High beam indicator light (Blue)
4WD warning light (
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
Automatic transmission check warning light
Brake warning light
model)
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,
or
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
,
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WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the
ABS is operational.
Automatic transmission check
warning light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the light
comes on for about 2 seconds. If the light comes
on at any other time, it may indicate the automatic
transmission system is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
Automatic transmission park
model)
warning light (
WARNING
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) position will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. See
9Brake system9 in the 9Starting and driving9 section.
● When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the transfer position in 2WD,
AUTO, 4H or 4LO could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting
in serious personal injury or property
damage.
● The warning light may come on when
the ignition switch is ON and the automatic transmission lever is shifted to
the P position while shifting the transfer case between 4H and 4LO. Shift the
4WD shift switch to the 2WD, AUTO, 4H,
or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP
warning light when the warning light
comes on. (Before shifting the 4WD
switch into the 4LO position or out of
4LO in the 4H position, move the automatic transmission selector lever into
the N position. Shift the selector lever
into the P position and make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light is ON and
the ATP warning light is OFF.)
This light indicates that the automatic transmission parking function is not engaged. If the transfer control is not secured in any drive position
while the automatic transmission selector lever is
in the P (Park) position, the transmission will
disengage and the drive wheels will not lock.
or
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
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Parking brake indicator
● Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Low brake fluid warning light
● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light
comes on while the engine is running with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and
perform the following:
● If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at an
INFINITI dealer.
This light may indicate a malfunction in the autoleveling suspension.
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is applied.
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
WARNING
● Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not functioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see an INFINITI
dealer immediately.
CAUTION
● Do not ground electrical accessories
directly to the battery terminal. Doing
so will bypass the variable control system and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely. Refer to “Variable
voltage control system” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section later
in this manual.
Check suspension warning
light
For additional information, refer to “Jacking up
vehicle and removing the damaged tire” in the “In
case of emergency” section of this manual.
Engine oil pressure
low/Engine coolant
temperature high warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure or high
engine coolant temperature.
If the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine and allow it to cool. If the light remains on
after checking the oil and coolant, stop the engine immediately and call an INFINITI dealer or
other authorized repair shop.
This light is not designed to indicate a low
oil or low coolant level. Check the oil level
with the dipstick and check the coolant level on
the reservoir. See “Engine oil” and “Checking
engine coolant level” in the “Maintenance and
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do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Also see “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.
CAUTION
● Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
● If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section for immediate action required.
4WD warning light (
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the key
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the
engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting
and driving” section.
CAUTION
● If the warning light comes on or blinks
during operation, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon
as possible.
● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the AUTO or 4H position, shift the
4WD shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,
move the automatic transmission
shift selector lever to the N position
and shift the 4WD shift switch to
2WD.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon
as possible.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E
(Empty). There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty).
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the warning light will illuminate. If you select
the tire pressure information in the display, the
LOW PRESSURE warning message will be displayed. The tire pressure for each tire will also be
displayed.
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When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure is
adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at
speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning
light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure.
For additional information, see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section and in the “In case of emergency”
section.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
turned ON. The light will remain on after the
1 minute. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI dealer.
For additional information, see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
WARNING
● If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch turned ON, have the vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as
soon as possible.
● If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check
the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light OFF.
If the light still comes on while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
● The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the 4 wheels correctly.
Master warning light
This light comes on when various vehicle information display warnings appear.
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Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition key is turned to the ON or START position
and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt
is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds
for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt
is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger.
Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
and pretensioner systems need servicing and
your vehicle must be taken to an INFINITI dealer:
● The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pretensioner systems may not function properly. For
additional details see “Supplemental restraint
system” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bags
systems and/or pretensioner systems will
not operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as
soon as possible.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light (
)
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger seat
is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation,
see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in
the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
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Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The Malfunction Indicator Light may also come
on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons
(11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the
engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle
is not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. See “Readiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this
manual.
Operation
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
● Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off after
a few driving trips. If the
light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission control system.
● Malfunction indicator light blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:
This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in
the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking
and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected
by an INFINITI dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Security indicator light
For additional information, see “Security systems” later in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the traction
control system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery
road conditions may exist if the slip indicator
blinks on. If this happens, adjust your driving
accordingly.
The slip indicator light also comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The
light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light does not come
on or does not go off, have the traction control
system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to
OFF, the transfer case is in the 4LO position
(
model), or when the VDC system is not
functioning properly. This indicates the VDC system is not operating.
Push the VDC off switch again or restart the
engine and the system will operate normally. See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
The VDC off light also comes on when you turn
the ignition key to the ON position. The light will
turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is
operational. If the light stays on or comes on
along with the SLIP indicator light while you are
driving, have the VDC system checked by an
INFINITI dealer.
While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel slight vibration or hear the system working
when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this
is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
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Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if
the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leaving the vehicle.
1 is located to the
The vehicle information display s
left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:
● automatic transmission position indicator
● cruise control system/Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system (if so equipped) information
● Intelligent Key operation information
● some indicators and warnings
● other information
For details about the Intelligent Key system, see
“Intelligent Key system” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
4. Lock warning
8. Transfer 4LO position indicator (
model)
5. Shift P warning
1. Door and liftgate open warning
6. Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator
2. Engine start operation indicator
7. 4WD shift indicator (
9. Automatic transmission position indicator
model)
3. No key warning
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10. Cruise main switch indicator/Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system main switch
indicator (if so equipped)
11. Cruise set switch indicator/Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system set switch indicator
12. Parking brake warning
13. Low fuel warning
14. Lower windshield washer fluid warning
Door and liftgate open warning
This warning illuminates when a door, the liftgate
or the liftgate glass has been opened when the
ignition switch is on.
Engine start operation indicator
This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch
is pushed, but not turned.
No key warning (Intelligent Key model)
This warning illuminates following two conditions:
1. When the ignition switch is pushed and the
Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system. If this warning illuminates, you cannot start the engine.
Check for the following causes and perform
the assigned remedies:
position. Also, a chime sounds when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.
– The battery of the Intelligent Key carried
with you is discharged completely. Replace the battery with a new one.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift selector
lever to the P (Park) position or start the engine.
– The Intelligent Key carried with you is not
registered to the system. Use the registered Intelligent Key.
– You do not have an Intelligent Key with
you. Carry an Intelligent Key with you.
2. When the door is closed with the Intelligent
Key left outside the vehicle and the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position. A
chime will also sound.
If the shift selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position, the lock warning will appear. Refer to
“Lock warning” in this section.
For additional information about Intelligent Key,
see “Intelligent Key system” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator
(Intelligent Key model)
Lock warning (Intelligent Key model)
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
This warning illuminates and a chime sounds if
the ignition switch has been in the ACC or ON
position and then placed in the OFF position.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery
with a new one. See “Intelligent Key battery” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position
and the warning and chime will turn off.
4WD shift indicator (
Refer to “Shift P warning” in this section for
additional information.
SHIFT P warning (Intelligent Key model)
This warning illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ACC or OFF position and the shift
selector lever is in any position other than (Park)
model)
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indicator will illuminate the position selected by the
4WD shift switch.
The 4WD shift indicator may blink while
shifting from one drive mode to the other.
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Transfer 4LO position indicator (
model)
This indicator illuminates when the 4WD shift
switch is set in the 4LO position with the ignition
key in the ON position.
If the 4WD shift switch is set in the 4LO position
and the indicator blinks, stop the vehicle, drive
slowly forward and the indicator will turn on.
When you shift between 4H and 4LO, stop the
vehicle, move the automatic transmission selector lever to the N (Neutral) position, then depress
and turn the 4WD shift switch to 4LO or 4H.
The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the
switch while driving.
You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch
between 4H and 4LO unless you have first
stopped the vehicle and moved the automatic
transmission shift selector lever to N (Neutral).
Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator
illuminates when you shift the 4WD shift switch
to 4LO.
The indicator may blink while shifting from
one drive mode to the other.
Automatic transmission position indicator
When the ignition key is placed in the ON position, this indicator shows the automatic transmis-
sion shift selector lever position. See “Driving the
vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Cruise main
equipped)
switch
indicator
(if
so
This indicator illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The indicator turns off
when the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator
This indicator illuminates while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system. If the
indicator blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate the cruise control system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI dealer.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
main switch indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator is displayed when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system main switch is
pushed. When the main switch is pushed again,
the indicator turns off. While the main switch
indicator is displayed, the ICC system is operational.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system set
switch indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the ICC
system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
See Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system in
the “Starting and driving” section for details.
Parking brake warning
This warning illuminates when the parking brake
is set and the vehicle is driven.
Low fuel warning
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches E (Empty). There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E (Empty).
Low windshield washer fluid warning
This warning illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield
washer fluid as necessary. See “Window washer
fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition,
and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be
aware of your surroundings, and park in secure,
well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your INFINITI dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection features.
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Your vehicle has two types of security systems:
● Vehicle security system
● INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or hood when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows. (The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key.
3. Close all doors and the hood. Lock all doors.
The doors can be locked with:
● the power door lock switch (if the door is
opened, locked and then closed).
● the mechanical key.
● any request switch.
● the Intelligent Key.
Intelligent Key operation:
button. All doors lock.
● Push the
The hazard lights flash twice and the horn
beeps once to indicate all doors are
locked.
● When the
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked.
The horn may or may not beep. Refer to
“Comfort & Convenience settings” in the
“Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.
4. Confirm that the
indicator light comes
on. The
light stays on for about
30 seconds. The vehicle security system is
now pre-armed. After about 30 seconds the
vehicle security system automatically shifts
into the armed phase. The
light begins
to flash once every 3 seconds. If, during the
30-second pre-arm time period, the driver’s
door is unlocked by the mechanical key, a
request switch, the Intelligent Key or if the
ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON, the
system will not arm.
● If the key is turned slowly when locking
the driver’s door, the system may not
arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned
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beyond the vertical position toward the
unlock position to remove the key, the
system may be disarmed when the key
is removed. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
● Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will arm
with all doors closed and locked with the
ignition key in the OFF position.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
● The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
● The alarm automatically turns off after approximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
the driver’s door with the mechanical key, or
by pressing the
button on the Intelligent Key.
The alarm is activated by:
● opening a door without using the mechanical key or Intelligent Key (even if the door is
unlocked by using the inside lock knob or the
power door lock switch).
● opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s
door with the mechanical key, a request switch or
by pressing the
button on the Intelligent
Key.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of a
registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key (for example, when interference is caused by another
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an automated toll road device or automatic payment
device on the key ring), restart the engine using
the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position, and wait approximately 10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI recommends placing the registered INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System key on a separate key ring to
avoid interference from other devices.
Statement related to Section 15 of FCC
Rules for INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System (CONT ASSY — IMMOBILIZER, ANT
ASSY — IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
NOTE:
You can turn on or turn off the driving
speed dependent intermittent wiper function. Refer to “Comfort and convenience
settings( in the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section later in this manual.
2
s
3
s
Low — continuous low speed operation
High — continuous high speed operation
4 to have one sweep operaPush the lever up s
tion of the wiper.
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Security indicator light
SWITCH OPERATION
The security indicator light blinks whenever the
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC
position. This function indicates the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is operational.
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is malfunctioning, the light will remain on while the
ignition key is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the engine will not start, see an INFINITI dealer
for service as soon as possible. Please
bring all INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have when visiting your
INFINITI dealer for service.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1
s
Intermittent — intermittent operation can be
A
adjusted by turning the knob toward s
B (Faster). Also, the intermit(Slower) or s
tent operation speed varies in accordance
with the vehicle speed. (For example, when
the vehicle speed is high, the intermittent
operation speed will be faster.)
5 to operate the
Pull the lever toward you s
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
CAUTION
WARNING
● Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds.
In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the window and obscure your vision. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.
● Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is empty.
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reservoir tank.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recommended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is empty.
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The rear window wiper and washer operate when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
1
s
Intermittent (INT) – intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2
s
ON – continuous low speed operation
3 to operate the
Push the switch forward s
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reservoir tank.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recommended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water.
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNING
cHIGH
VOLTAGE
● When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xenon headlights replaced at an INFINITI
dealer.
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To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors:
Start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch. The rear window defroster indicator light on the display screen comes on. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window defroster.
● Xenon headlights provide considerably
more light than conventional headlights. If they are not correctly aimed,
they might temporarily blind an oncoming driver or the driver ahead of you and
cause a serious accident. If headlights
are not aimed correctly, immediately
take your vehicle to an INFINITI dealer
and have the headlights adjusted
correctly.
a traffic signal). Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only),
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon headlights is not reduced.
● If the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drastically decrease, the light will start blinking, or the color of the light will become reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact an
INFINITI dealer.
When the xenon headlight is initially turned on, its
brightness or color varies slightly. However, the
color and brightness will soon stabilize.
● The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off operation. It is generally desirable not to turn
off the headlights for short intervals
(for example, when the vehicle stops at
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CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Autolight system
Lighting
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically. The
autolight system can:
1
s
2
s
When turning the switch to the
position, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
When turning the switch to the
position, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights automatically when it is dark.
● Turn off all the lights when it is light.
● Keep all the lights on for up to 180 seconds
after you turn the key to OFF and all doors
are closed.
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NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff can be adjusted. See “Comfort and convenience settings” in the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems(section later in this manual.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi1 .
tion s
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF and a
door is opened and left open, the headlights
remain ON for 5 minutes. If another door is
opened during the 5 minutes, then the 5 minute
timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
, or
position.
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Be sure you do not put anything on top of
1 located in the top
the autolight sensor s
side of the instrument panel. The autolight
sensor controls the autolight; if it is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is
dark out and the headlights will illuminate.
If this occurs while parked with the engine
off and the key in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become discharged.
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Headlight beam select
1
s
To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
2
s
3
s
Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
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Battery saver system
WARNING
If the ignition switch is turned OFF while the
headlight switch is in the
or
position, the headlights will turn off after 5 minutes.
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle ahead or the windshield
of oncoming vehicle, the driver of these
vehicles may have difficulty driving because of the brightness. Use the headlight
aiming control switch to lower the light
axis. See “Xenon headlights” earlier in
this section for additional information.
After the headlights automatically turn off with the
headlight switch in the
or
position,
the headlights will illuminate again for 5 minutes if
the headlight switch is moved to the OFF position
and then turned to the
or
position.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature automatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the headlight switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
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Headlight aiming control
Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle ahead
or the windshield of the oncoming vehicle. The
light axis can be lowered with the operation of the
switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling without a heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to the
position for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is turned off.
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WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
The instrument brightness control operates when
the
headlight
control
switch
is
in
the
,
or AUTO position (with autolights activated).
1
s
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instrument panel lights when driving at night.
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
2
s
To signal a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to the
position, then turn the fog light
switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in
the AUTO position, the headlights must be on, then
turn the fog light switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch
to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected.
LIC0394
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
● Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.
● Turn signals do not work when the hazard warning flasher lights are on.
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HORN
HEATED SEATS
CAUTION
● Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
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LIC0690
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
The front and 2nd row seats are warmed by
built-in heaters.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tampering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the
(low) or
(high) position of the switch, as desired, depending on
the temperature. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
● When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any similar materials.
● If any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by your INFINITI dealer.
● The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave
the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel off manually. The indicator light will go off.
NOTE:
The heated steering wheel switch is
equipped with a 30 minute timer. After the
switch has been activate for 30 minutes,
the system will automatically turn off. If the
surface temperature of the steering wheel
is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch is
turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
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WIC0534
The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below approximately 68°F
(20°C).
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
The heated steering wheel switch is located on
the front of the center console box.
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below 68°F (20°C), the system will heat the
steering wheel to approximately 86°F (30°C),
then turn off automatically.
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REAR SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
FRONT SONAR SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH (If so equipped)
The rear sonar system can be disabled by pushing the OFF switch. When the system is disabled,
the indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
Push the switch again to enable the system. The
indicator light will go off.
The system will automatically reset the next time
the ignition switch is turned on.
See “Rear sonar system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
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WARNING
The rear sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper backing. Always turn and check that it is safe to
do so before backing up. Always back up
slowly.
The rear sonar system is active when the ignition
is in the ON position and the shift selector lever is
in R (Reverse).
When sensors detect obstacles within 6 ft
(1.8 m) of the rear bumper, a beeping tone is
emitted.
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WARNING
The front sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper driving.
The front sonar system is active when the ignition
is in the ON position and the shift selector lever is
in a forward gear position.
When sensors detect obstacles within 6 ft
(1.8 m) of the front bumper, a beeping tone is
emitted.
The front sonar system can be disabled by pushing the OFF switch. When the system is disabled,
the indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
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TOW MODE SWITCH (if so equipped)
Push the switch again to enable the system. The
indicator light will go off.
For additional information, refer to “Tow mode” in
the “Technical and consumer information” section later in this manual.
The system will automatically reset the next time
the ignition switch is turned on.
See “Front sonar system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
LIC0594
Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy
trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driving the vehicle
in the tow mode with no trailer/load or light trailer/
light load will not cause any damage. However,
fuel economy maybe reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteristics may
feel unusual.
Press the tow mode switch to activate tow mode.
The indicator light on the tow mode switch illuminates when tow mode is selected. Press the tow
mode switch again to turn tow mode OFF.
Tow mode is automatically canceled when the
key is turned OFF.
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CLOCK
POWER OUTLET
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WIC1175
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock will
not indicate the correct time. Readjust the time.
ADJUSTING THE TIME
To adjust the time, press either adjusting button
1 repeatedly until correct time is displayed.
s
Front row
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
The power outlets located on the driver’s side of
the instrument panel and in the luggage area are
powered directly by the vehicle’s battery.
The power outlets located on the passenger’s
side of the instrument panel and in the 2nd row
are powered only when the ignition key is in the
ACC or ON position.
Open the cap to use a power outlet.
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2nd row
CAUTION
● The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
● Only certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. See your INFINITI
dealer for additional information.
● Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
● When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
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Luggage area
● Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
● Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
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A can be used with an accesThis power outlet s
sory cigarette lighter element. Contact your
INFINITI dealer for information.
This power outlet can also be used for powering
electrical accessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION
● The cigarette lighter should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
● The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
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STORAGE
● Do not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter.
● Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
● Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
● Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
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CONSOLE BOX
Console box storage
Console box storage trays
1 to open the console box lid
Pull up on the lever s
2 .
s
● When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
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WIC0673
Console box lock
GLOVE BOX
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
1 or unlock s
2 the
Use the master key to lock s
console box.
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the
1 or unlocking s
2 the
master key when locking s
glove box.
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder.
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to prevent an accident.
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CAUTION
● Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
● Do not leave sunglasses in the sunglasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
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MAP POCKETS
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SEATBACK POCKET
The seatback pocket is located on the back of the
driver seat. The pocket can be used to store
maps.
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LIC0569
Small bin
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Medium bin
LIC0570
Large bin
Storage bins
WARNING
Keep storage bins closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
Push the button to open a storage bin.
Push the lid up to close.
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CAUTION
● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
● Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
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Front
CUP HOLDERS
To open the front cup holders, push the cup
holder lid.
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Adjustable
Position the arm on the adjustable cup holder so
that the cup is held securely.
To close, lower the cup holder lid and push down
until it clicks in place.
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2nd row (rear of front console)
To open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front
console), lower the lid. To close, raise the lid.
LIC0555
Rear console (if so equipped)
LIC0556
2nd row bench (if so equipped)
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3rd row
WIC1197
Bottle holder
CAUTION
● Do not use bottle holder for any other
objects that could be thrown about in
the vehicle and possibly injure people
during sudden braking or an accident.
LIC0576
2ND ROW CENTER CONSOLE (if so
equipped)
Pull up on the lever to open the console box lid.
● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid
containers.
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To reinstall the 2nd row center console box:
1. Slide the console box over the base toward
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Push down to lock the console box in place.
3. Replace the cup holder tray.
LIC0577
Removing the 2nd row center console
box
To remove the 2nd row center console box:
1
s
2
s
Lift out the cup holder tray.
3
s
Move the console box toward the front of the
vehicle and lift it out.
LIC0571
CARGO AREA STORAGE BIN
To open the cargo area storage bin, pull down on
the tab and pull the lid off.
Pull up on the handle to tilt the console box
up.
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WARNING
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
● Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure
cargo.
LIC0572
1
To access the floor storage area, push down s
2
to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle s
to lift the luggage board.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
The luggage hooks can be used to secure cargo
with ropes or other types of straps.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area. It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Side finisher
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
When hooking on ropes, do not apply a load of
A hook or
more than 55 lb (245 N) to a single s
B hook.
44 lb (196 N) to a single s
LTI0089
● The child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with items in
the cargo area. Secure any items in the
cargo area. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if
the top tether strap is damaged.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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LIC0628
Floor hooks
CARGO NET
Do not apply a load of more than 110 lb (490 N)
to a single hook.
The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo
area from moving around while the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to the
retainers.
To remove the cargo net, detach the hooks from
the cargo net retainers.
● Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
● Be sure to secure all four hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or
the net may not stay secured.
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WARNING
● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
roof rack.
● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the
potential to affect the vehicle stability
and handling during sudden or abnormal handling maneuvers.
● Roof rack load should be evenly
distributed.
● Do not exceed maximum roof rack load
weight capacity.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
LIC1177
ROOF RACK
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot comfortably lift the items onto the roof rack from
the ground, use a ladder or stool.
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WINDOWS
POWER WINDOWS
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 200 lbs (91 kg) on
entire roof rack. Be sure load is evenly distributed
across both crossbars. Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and GAWR
are located on the F.M.V.S.S. label (located on
the driver’s door pillar). For more information
regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to “Vehicle
loading information” in the “Technical and consumer information” section later in this manual.
WARNING
● Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
LIC1200
The crossbars can be adjusted forward and
1 and adbackward. Loosen the thumbwheel s
just the crossbar to the desired position. Tighten
the thumbwheel. Place your luggage on the bars
and secure the luggage with rope to the utility
2 . Do not place luggage on the side rails
loops s
or tie rope directly to the side rails. Always be
sure the thumbwheels are fully tightened to keep
the crossbar in place. Do not use utility loops for
any purpose other than securing luggage.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended children could become involved in serious
accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF
position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45 seconds,
power to the windows is canceled.
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Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close the front and rear
passenger windows.
To open a window, push the switch and hold it
down. To close a window, pull the switch and
hold it up. To stop the opening or closing function
at any time, simply release the switch.
LIC1232
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Window lock button
Power door lock switch
Front passenger side automatic switch
Right rear passenger window automatic
switch
Left rear passenger window automatic
switch
Driver side automatic switch
WIC1237
Front passenger’s power window
switch
The passenger’s window switch operates only
the corresponding passenger’s window. To open
1 .
the window, push the switch and hold it down s
2 .
To close the window, pull the switch up s
Locking passenger’s windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver’s side window can be opened or
closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock
function.
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Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
a window is closed by automatic operation.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window occurs.
WARNING
WIC1255
LIC0410
Rear power window switch
Automatic operation
The rear power window switches open or close
only the corresponding windows. To open the
1 . To
window, push the switch and hold it down s
2 .
close the window, pull the switch up s
To fully open a window equipped with automatic
operation, press the window switch down (only
driver’s side shown) to the second detent and
release it; it need not be held. The window automatically opens all the way. To stop the window,
lift the switch up while the window is opening.
There are some small distances immediately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in a
window equipped with automatic operation as it
is closing, the window will be immediately lowered.
To fully close a window equipped with automatic
operation, pull the switch up to the second detent
and release it; it need not be held. To stop the
window, press the switch down while the window
is closing.
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MOONROOF
WIC0675
Type A
POWER VENT WINDOWS
Use the vent window switch located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel to open and
close the power vent windows. The windows
cannot be operated separately.
To open the power vent windows, press and hold
the switch in the OPEN position (Type A) or press
and hold the switch (Type B).
To close the windows, press and hold down the
switch in the CLOSE position (Type A) or pull up
and hold the switch (Type B).
LIC1417
Type B
The power vent windows operate when the ignition key is in the ON position, or for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF
position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door is
opened during this 45 second period, power to
the vent windows is cancelled.
WIC0812
AUTOMATIC MOONROOF
The moonroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The automatic
moonroof is operational for about 45 seconds,
even if the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or
OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door is opened during this period of
about 45 seconds, power to the moonroof is
canceled.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open the moonroof, push the switch to3 .
ward the open position s
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To fully close the moonroof, push the switch
4 .
toward the close position s
Auto reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the moonroof)
To open or close the moonroof part way, push the
5 while the moonroof is
switch in any direction s
sliding open or closed to stop it in the desired
position.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof is closed or tilted down by automatic operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt the moonroof up, push the tilt switch to1 . When the moonroof is
ward the up position s
open, it will automatically close and then tilt up.
To tilt the moonroof down, push the tilt switch
2 .
toward the down position s
Restarting the moonroof sliding switch
The sliding switch will become inoperable after
the battery terminal is disconnected, the electrical supply interrupted and/or some abnormality
detected. Use the following reset procedure to
return moonroof operation to normal.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the moonroof.
If the auto reverse function malfunctions and repeats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens; the moonroof will fully close
gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the
moonroof.
WARNING
● In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
● Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.
CAUTION
When closing:
● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
1. If the moonroof lid is open, push the tilting
switch repeatedly toward the down position
2 to fully close the lid.
s
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof
will immediately open backward.
● Do not place heavy objects on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
2. Push and hold the tilting switch for more
than 2 seconds toward the down position
2 to reestablish the lid’s home position.
s
When tilting down:
The moonroof should now operate normally.
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will immediately tilt up.
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it forward or backward.
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INTERIOR LIGHT
2 , the
When the switch is in the DOOR position s
interior lights and puddle lights will stay on for
about 30 seconds when:
If the moonroof does not close
Have your INFINITI dealer check and repair the
moonroof.
● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the power door lock switch while all doors
are closed and the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
● The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
● The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
LIC0585
The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
1 , the
When the switch is in the ON position s
interior lights illuminate, regardless of door position. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes
unless the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
The lights will turn off while the 30-second timer
is activated when:
● The driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key, or the power door lock switch.
● The ignition switch is turned ON.
3 , the
When the switch is in the OFF position s
interior lights do not illuminate, regardless of door
position. The puddle lights come on when any
front or rear passenger door is opened.
The lights will turn off automatically after 30 minutes while doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.
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PERSONAL LIGHTS
NOTE:
The footwell and door step lights illuminate
when the driver and passenger doors are
open regardless of the interior light switch
position. These lights will turn off automatically after about 30 minutes while
doors are open to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
LIC0587
LIC0588
1 will turn on whenever the
The console light s
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.
The personal lights on the overhead console can
be swiveled 360 degrees. To turn on the light,
press the button. Press the button again to turn
off the light.
CONSOLE LIGHT
The console light brightness can be adjusted
with the illumination brightness control.
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MAP LIGHTS
CARGO LIGHT
HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER
The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of up
to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver:
● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and security systems.
LIC0586
LIC0590
To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.
The cargo light on the overhead trim has a threeposition switch. To operate, push the switch to
the desired position.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
ON: The light is illuminated.
Normal (center) position: The light illuminates
when the lift gate or glass hatch is opened. The
light turns off when the lift gate or glass hatch is
closed.
OFF: The light does not illuminate regardless of
lift gate position or lock status.
● Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehicle’s battery is discharged or is disconnected, HomeLinkT will retain all programming.
Once the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original transmitter for future programming procedures
(Example: new vehicle purchases). Upon
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes. For
additional information refer to “Programming HomeLinkT” later in this section.
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WARNING
● Do not use the HomeLinkT Universal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal
safety standards. (These standards became effective for opener models
manufactured after April 1, 1982). A garage door opener which cannot detect
an object in the path of a closing garage
door and then automatically stop and
reverse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or
death.
● During the programming procedure
your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range). Make sure that people or
objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.
● Your vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while programming the HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver.
WIC0986
PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT
1. To begin, press and hold the two outer
HomeLinkT buttons (to clear the memory)
1 blinks (after
until the indicator light s
20 seconds). Release both buttons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter
1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the
HomeLinkT surface.
WIC0987
3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and
hold both the HomeLinkT button you want to
program and the hand-held transmitter button.
DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has
been completed.
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4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator
light on the HomeLinkT flashes, changing
from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing
blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds.
When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both
buttons may be released. The rapidly flashing light indicates successful programming.
To activate the garage door or other programmed device, press and hold the programmed HomeLinkT button — releasing
when the device begins to activate.
5. If the indicator light on the HomeLinkT blinks
rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns solid,
HomeLinkT has picked up a “rolling code”
garage door opener signal. You will need to
proceed with the next steps to train the
HomeLinkT to complete the programming
which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.
6. Press and release the “smart” or “learn” program button located on the garage door
opener’s motor to activate the “training
mode”. This button is usually located near
the antenna wire that hangs down from the
motor. If the wire originates from under a
light lens, you will need to remove the lens to
access the program button.
NOTE:
Once you have pressed and released the
program button on the garage door opener’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you
have 30 seconds in which to perform step 7.
Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when performing this step.
7. Within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the garage door opener program button,
quickly and firmly press and release the
HomeLinkT button you’ve just programmed.
Press and release the HomeLinkT button up
to 3 times to complete the training.
8. Your HomeLinkT button should now be programmed. (To program the remaining
HomeLinkT buttons for additional door or
gate openers, follow steps 2-4 only.)
NOTE:
Do not repeat step 1 unless you want to
“clear”
all
previously
programmed
HomeLinkT buttons.
If you have any questions or are having difficulty
programming your HomeLinkT buttons, refer to
the HomeLinkT web site at: www.homelink.com
or call 1-800-355-3515.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required handheld transmitters to stop transmitting after 2 seconds. To program your hand-held transmitter to
HomeLinkT, continue to press and hold the
HomeLinkT button (see steps 2 - 4 under “Programming HomeLinkT”) while you press and repress (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitters every
2 seconds until the indicator light flashes rapidly
(indicating successful programming).
NOTE:
When programming a garage door opener,
etc., it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent possible damage to the garage door opener
components.
OPERATING THE HOMELINKT
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER
The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver (once programmed) may now be used to activate the garage door, etc. To operate, simply press the appropriate programmed HomeLinkT Universal
Transceiver button. The red indicator light will
illuminate while the signal is being transmitted.
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PROGRAMMING TROUBLEDIAGNOSIS
CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED
INFORMATION
If the HomeLinkT does not quickly learn the handheld transmitter information:
Individual buttons cannot be cleared. However,
to clear all programming, press and hold the two
outside buttons and release when the indicator
light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds).
● replace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
● position the hand-held transmitter with its
battery area facing away from the
HomeLinkT surface.
● press and hold both the HomeLinkT and
hand-held transmitter buttons without interruption.
● position the hand-held transmitter 1 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the
HomeLinkT surface. Hold the transmitter in
that position for up to 15 seconds. If
HomeLinkT is not programmed within that
time, try holding the transmitter in another
position – keeping the indicator light in view
at all times.
If you continue to have programming difficulties,
please contact the INFINITI Consumer Affairs
Department. The phone numbers are located in
the Foreword of this manual.
REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
HOMELINKT BUTTON
To reprogram a HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver
button, complete the following.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkT button. Do not release the button until step 4
has been completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash
slowly (after 20 seconds), position the
hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 76 mm) away from the HomeLinkT surface.
3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter
button.
4. The HomeLinkT indicator light will flash, first
slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator
light begins to flash rapidly, release both
buttons.
The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver button has
now been reprogrammed. The new device can
be activated by pushing the HomeLinkT button
that was just programmed. This procedure will
not affect any other programmed HomeLinkT
buttons.
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN
If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the
codes of any non-rolling code device that has
been programmed into HomeLinkT. Consult the
Owner’s Manual of each device or call the manufacturer or dealer of those devices for additional
information.
When your vehicle is recovered, you will
need to reprogram the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver with your new transmitter
information.
FCC Notice:
This device complies with FCC rules part 15
and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept
any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
DOC: ISTC 1763K1313
FCC I.D. CV2V67690
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Intelligent keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system keys . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Vehicle speed sensing door lock mechanism . . . . . . 3-5
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Intelligent Key system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Operating range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Intelligent Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry
function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Warning signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Lift gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Operating the power lift gate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Cancel switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Lift gate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Glass hatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Fuel-filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Fuel-filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Tilt operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Entry/Exit function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Pedal position adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Automatic drive positioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Memory storage function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Entry/exit function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
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KEYS
the Intelligent Key system and the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System of your vehicle. Since
the registration process requires erasing all
memory in the Intelligent Key components when
registering new keys, be sure to take all Intelligent
Keys that you have to the INFINITI dealer.
CAUTION
● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
WPD0427
1.
2.
3.
Two Intelligent Keys
Mechanical keys (inside Intelligent
Keys)
Key number plate
INTELLIGENT KEYS
Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent
Keys which are registered to your vehicle’s Intelligent Key system components and the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System components.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
and used with 1 vehicle. The new keys must be
registered by an INFINITI dealer prior to use with
● Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
SPA1951
Mechanical key
The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key,
which can be used in case of a discharged battery.
● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to
the lock position.
The mechanical key can be used for operation in
the same way as an ordinary key.
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DOORS
CAUTION
The master key can be used for all the locks.
Always carry the mechanical key installed
in the Intelligent Key slot.
The valet key cannot be used for the console box
lock.
Valet hand-off
To protect belongings when you leave a key with
someone, give them the valet key only.
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the mechanical key with you to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box or console box from
being opened during valet hand-off, follow the
procedure below.
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box or console box with the
mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and
keep the mechanical key with you.
See “Storage” in the “Instruments and controls”
section.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
You can only drive your vehicle using the master
or valet keys which are registered to the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your
vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in
the key head.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can duplicate your existing key. As many as five INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used
with one vehicle. You should bring all INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to
your INFINITI dealer for registration. This is because the registration process will erase the
memory of all key codes previously registered
into the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the registration process, these components
will only recognize keys coded into the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration.
Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time
of registration will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.
WARNING
● Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally opening the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
● Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.
Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which
contains an electrical transponder, to come into
contact with salt water. This could affect system
function.
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Opening and closing windows
The driver’s door key operation allows you to
open and close windows equipped with automatic operation at the same time.
● To open the windows, turn the driver’s door
key toward the rear of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second after the door is unlocked.
● To close the windows, turn the driver’s door
key to the front of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second after the door is locked.
Windows stop when the key cylinder is released.
LPD0240
Driver’s side
LOCKING WITH KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors at the same time.
1 of the vehicle
Turning the key toward the front s
locks all doors.
2 of the
Turning the key one time toward the rear s
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
3 (where the key can
returning the key to neutral s
only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again within 5 seconds unlocks
4 .
all doors s
LPD0241
Inside lock
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
1 , then close the
lock knob to the lock position s
door.
To unlock the door without the key, move the
2 .
inside lock knob to the unlock position s
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position with the key in the ignition and any door
open, all doors will lock and then unlock automatically. This helps to prevent the keys from
being accidently locked inside the vehicle.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSING DOOR
LOCK MECHANISM
● All doors will be locked automatically when
the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH
(24 km/h).
WPD0381
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side), to
1 . When locking the door this
the lock position s
way, be certain not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.
● All the doors will unlock automatically when
the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
● The lock and unlock mechanism work independently of each other:
To activate or deactivate the vehicle speed sensing door lock mechanism, perform the following
procedure.
1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Within 20 seconds, push and hold the
power door lock switch to the LOCK position for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will
flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.
– Both the automatic lock and automatic
unlock feature can be enabled.
– The automatic lock feature can be enabled while the automatic unlock is disabled.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s
2 .
side) to the unlock position s
– The automatic lock feature can be disabled while the automatic unlock is enabled.
Lockout protection
– Both the automatic lock and automatic
unlock feature can be disabled.
When the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock
How to enable and disable the lock
feature
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
How to enable and disable the unlock
feature
WARNING
Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a
pacemaker should contact the electric
medical equipment manufacturer for the
possible influences before use.
To activate or deactivate the automatic door unlock mechanism, perform the following procedure:
1. Close all doors.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote controller function or
pushing the request switch on the vehicle without
taking the key out from a pocket or purse. The
operating environment and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key system operation.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Within 20 seconds, push and hold the
power door lock switch to the UNLOCK
position for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will
flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.
LPD0420
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating with
the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio waves.
Environmental conditions may interfere with the
operation of the Intelligent Key system under the
following operating conditions.
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● When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such as
a TV tower, power station and broadcasting
station.
● When in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular telephone, transceiver,
and CB radio.
● When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
● When any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal computer.
● When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is
approximately 2 years. If the battery is discharged, replace it with a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, an indicator illuminates in the Vehicle Information Display. See “Vehicle Information Display” in the
“Instrument Control” section.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving
radio waves, if the key is left near equipment
which transmits strong radio waves, such as signals from a TV and personal computer, the battery life may become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a battery, see “Battery” in the “Maintenance and do-ityourself” section.
Because the steering wheel is locked electrically,
unlocking the steering wheel with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position is impossible when
the vehicle battery is completely discharged. Unlocking the steering wheel is impossible even if
the Intelligent Key is inserted into the ignition
cylinder. Pay special attention that the vehicle
battery is not completely discharged.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
and used with one vehicle. For information about
the purchase and use of additional Intelligent
Keys, contact an INFINITI dealer.
CAUTION
● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
● Do not change or modify the Intelligent
Key.
● Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately wipe until it is completely dry.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the
unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate
the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing
procedure, contact an INFINITI dealer.
● Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
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SPA2038
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
1 .
operating range from the request switch s
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or
strong radio waves are present near the operating location, the Intelligent Key system’s operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.
The operating range is within 31.50 in (80 cm)
1 .
from each request switch s
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door glass,
handle or rear bumper, the request switches may
not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the
request switch to lock/unlock the doors.
WPD0375
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
● Do not push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as
illustrated. The close distance to the door
handle will cause the Intelligent Key system
to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle.
● After locking with the door handle request
switch, verify the doors are securely locked
by testing them.
● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left
inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the
key with you and then lock the doors.
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● Do not pull the door handle before pushing
the door handle request switch. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Release
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.
WPD0424
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without taking
the key out of your pocket or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch within the range of operation.
WPD0417
Locking doors
1. Move the selector to the P (Park) position,
push the ignition switch to the LOCK position and make sure you carry the Intelligent
Key with you.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push any door handle request switch while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
4. All doors and the rear liftgate will lock.
5. The hazard warning lights flash twice and
the outside buzzer sounds twice.
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CAUTION
WPD0413
NOTE:
● Doors lock with the door handle request
switch while the ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position.
● Doors do not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch while any door is
open. However, doors lock with the mechanical key even if any door is open.
● Doors do not lock with the door handle
request switch with the Intelligent Key inside
the vehicle and a beep sounds to warn you.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors can be locked with another Intelligent Key.
NOTE:
● After locking the doors using the request switch, make sure that the doors
have been securely locked by operating
the door handles or the rear liftgate
opener switch.
The doors may not lock when the Intelligent Key is in the same hand that is operating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the intelligent key in a purse, pocket or
your other hand.
● When locking the doors using the request switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession before operating the request switch to
prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left in the vehicle.
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
● The request switch is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been detected by the Intelligent Key system.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed inside the glove box or a storage bin.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protection
is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed inside the door pockets.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed inside or near metallic materials.
When the driver’s side door is open, the doors
are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put
inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed;
the lock will automatically unlock and the door
buzzer sounds.
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The interior light timer illuminates for 30 seconds
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.
The interior light can be turned off without waiting
for 30 seconds by performing one of the following operations.
● Placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
● Locking the doors with the remote controller.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
WPD0417
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the
outside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch again
within 30 seconds to unlock all doors.
For power lift gate opening:
1. Carry the intelligent key.
WPD0413
If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after returning the door handle, push the door handle request switch to unlock the door.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within
1 minute after pushing the request switch.
● Opening any door.
● Pushing the ignition switch.
2. Push the power lift gate button.
3. The power lift gate will open.
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
CAUTION
After locking the doors using the Intelligent Key, be sure that the doors have been
securely locked by operating the door
handles.
The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless function of
the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function
can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away
from the vehicle. The operating distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function will not function under the following conditions:
● When the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
● When the doors or the rear liftgate are open
or not closed securely.
● When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intelligent Key, be sure not to leave the key in
the vehicle.
WPD0359
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push the
Key.
button on the Intelligent
4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and
the horn beeps once.
5. All doors will be locked.
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The interior light illuminates for 15 seconds when
a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in
the DOOR position.
The light can be turned off without waiting for
15 seconds by performing one of the following
operations.
● Placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
WPD0360
Unlocking doors
1. Push the
button on the Intelligent Key.
2. The hazard warning lights flash once.
3. Push the
button again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within
1 minute after pushing the
button.
● Opening any doors.
Opening windows
WPD0414
The Intelligent Key allows you to open windows
equipped with automatic operation simultaneously.
● To open the windows, press the
button on the Intelligent Key for longer than
3 seconds after all doors are unlocked.
Releasing the rear lift gate
Push the
button for longer than 0.5 second to open the rear lift gate. The rear lift gate
release button will not operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The door windows will open while pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key.
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the Intelligent Key.
● Pushing the ignition switch.
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The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and
outside the vehicle and a warning is displayed in
the instrument panel.
WPD0415
WPD0362
Using the panic alarm
Silencing the horn beep feature
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 second.
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the Intelligent Key.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for
25 seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
● it has run for 25 seconds, or
● any button is pushed on the Intelligent Key.
To deactivate: Press and hold the
and
buttons for at least 2 seconds.
When a chime or beep sounds or a warning is
displayed, be sure to check the vehicle and the
Intelligent Key.
See the troubleshooting guide that follows and
“Vehicle information display indicator lights and
warnings” in the “Instruments and controls” section.
The hazard warning lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate: Press and hold the
and
buttons for at least 2 seconds
once more.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are
programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent
Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle
system may respond differently than expected.
Symptom
Possible Cause
When pushing the ignition switch to stop
the engine
The SHIFT P warning appears on the display and the inside warning chime sounds
continuously.
The shift selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
When opening the driver’s door to get out
of the vehicle
The inside warning chime sounds
continuously.
The ignition switch is in the ACC position.
The NO KEY warning appears on the
display, the outside chime sounds 3 times
and the inside warning chime sounds for
approximately 3 seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
The NO KEY warning appears on the display and the outside chime sounds
continuously.
The ignition switch is in the ACC position
and the shift selector lever is not in the P
(Park) position.
When closing the door after getting out of
the vehicle
When closing the door with the inside lock
knob turned to LOCK
The outside chime sounds for approximately
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
3 seconds and all the doors unlock.
When pushing the door handle request
switch to lock the door
The outside chime sounds for approximately A door is not closed securely.
2 seconds.
The door handle request switch is pushed
before the door is closed.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Remedy
Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Close the door securely.
Push the door handle request switch after
the door is closed.
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HOOD
LIFT GATE
WARNING
● Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
WPD0318
s
1
2
s
Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
Lift up the lever at the front of the hood as
illustrated with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.
● Always be sure that hands and feet are
clear of the door frame to avoid injury
while closing the lift gate.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
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closed, its lock will align to the vehicle’s lock
or unlock status.
● The keyfob button must be held for 0.5 second before the lift gate opens.
● The lift gate must be unlocked to open it with
the outside opener handle.
● The switch on the rear pillar cannot be used
to open the lift gate.
A warning chime will sound if the shift selector
lever is moved out of P (Park) during a power
open operation.
LPD0247
Rear pillar switch
OPERATING THE POWER LIFT
GATE
NOTE:
To open, close or reverse the power lift
gate, the shift selector lever must be in P
(Park). Also, the power lift gate will not
operate if battery voltage is low. Additionally, the glass hatch must be fully closed in
order to open, close or reverse the power
liftgate.
LPD0283
Instrument panel switch
Power Open:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully closed position to the fully open position in
approximately 5 – 8 seconds. The power open
feature can be activated by the switch on the
keyfob, the instrument panel switch and by the
outside opener handle. The hazard lights flash
and a chime sounds to indicate the power open
sequence has been started.
● The lift gate can be opened by the instrument panel switch and the keyfob even if the
vehicle is locked. The lift gate will individually
unlock and open. Once the lift gate is
Power Close:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully open position to the secondary position.
When the lift gate reaches the secondary position, the cinching motor engages and pulls the lift
gate to its primary latch position. Power close
takes approximately 7 – 10 seconds. The power
close feature can be activated by the switch on
the keyfob, the instrument panel and the rear
pillar. The hazard lights flash and a chime sounds
to indicate the power close sequence has been
started.
● If the outside opener handle is activated
while the cinching motor is engaged, the
cinching motor will disengage and release
the latch.
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● The keyfob button must be held for 0.5 second before the lift gate closes.
● The switch on the rear pillar can only be used
to close the lift gate if the cancel switch is
not in the on position.
Reverse:
The power lift gate will reverse direction immediately during power open or power close if the
keyfob, instrument panel or rear pillar switch is
pressed or if the outside handle is lifted. A chime
will sound to announce the reversal.
Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open or
power close, a warning chime will sound and the
lift gate will reverse direction and return to the full
open or full close position. If a second obstacle is
detected, the lift gate motion will stop and the
drive motor will disengage. The lift gate will enter
manual mode.
A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the lift
gate. If an obstacle is detected by a pinch strip
during power close, the lift gate will reverse direction and return to the full open position.
NOTE:
If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the lift gate.
LPD0286
Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
may be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if the cancel switch is in the on
position, if multiple obstacles have been detected in a single power cycle, or if battery voltage is low.
To open the lift gate manually, press up on the
outside handle.
To close, lower and push the lift gate down securely.
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CAUTION
● If the power lift gate does not stay open
or if the lift gate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift
gate. There may be a pressure loss in
one or both of the lift gate gas stays.
Have the lift gate inspected by an
INFINITI dealer.
● Do not activate the power lift gate if one
or both of the lift gate gas stays are
removed. Damage to the lift gate or
power lift gate mechanisms may occur.
LPD0238
Safe Mode:
1 lose pressure, the
If the lift gate gas stays s
power lift gate safe mode is activated. When the
safe mode is activated, the lift gate slowly closes.
A continuous warning chime sounds until the lift
gate is in the fully down position. Then the lift gate
will be pulled to the closed and latched position
by a motor.
LPD0248
CANCEL SWITCH
Press the switch toward the CANCEL position to
disable the rear pillar switch. The lift gate can still
be opened and closed using the switch on the
instrument panel and keyfob. The lift gate can
also be opened manually with the outside handle
if the lift gate is unlocked.
The power lift gate cannot be opened using the
switches at any time in the safe mode.
The auto reverse function remains active while
the lift gate is closing in the safe mode.
Do not operate the lift gate again until it is
checked by your INFINITI dealer.
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GLASS HATCH
LIFT GATE RELEASE
WARNING
● Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
CAUTION
● If the power lift gate does not stay open
or if the lift gate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift
gate. There may be a pressure loss in
one or both of the lift gate gas stays.
Have the lift gate inspected by an
INFINITI dealer.
● Do not activate the power lift gate if one
or both of the lift gate gas stays are
removed. Damage to the lift gate or
power lift gate mechanisms may occur.
LPD0236
Power lift gate release
Power lift gate release
If the lift gate cannot be opened with the door
lock switch or keyfob due to a discharged battery,
follow these steps:
LPD0284
To open, push the button up on the smaller outside handle to release the glass hatch, then pull
up on the glass hatch. To close, lower and push
the glass hatch down securely.
1. Remove the cover on the inside of the lift
gate.
2. Move the lever up to open the lift gate.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
NOTE:
WARNING
The lift gate must be unlocked in order to
open the glass hatch.
● Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
WARNING
Do not drive with the glass hatch open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
LPD0391
FUEL-FILLER CAP
The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
1 while
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder s
refueling.
● Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emission control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
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STEERING WHEEL
● Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are filling it.
– Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
● Tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
malfuncproperly may cause the
tion indicator light (MIL) to illuminate. If
the
light illuminates because the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and continue
to drive the vehicle. The
light
should turn off after a few driving trips.
If the
light does not turn off after a
few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer.
● For additional information, see the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
earlier in this manual.
LPD0285
TILT OPERATION
1 to adjust the steering wheel
Push the switch s
2 to the desired position.
up or down s
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
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PEDAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT
SUN VISORS
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
The automatic drive positioner system will make
the steering wheel move up automatically when
the key is removed from the ignition switch. This
lets the driver get into and out of the seat more
easily. The steering wheel moves back into position when the key is inserted into the ignition
switch.
For more information, see “Automatic drive positioner” later in this section.
WPD0429
The accelerator and brake pedals can be adjusted for driving comfort.
Use the pedal adjusting switch to adjust the
1
brake and accelerator pedal position forward s
2 .
or backward s
The brake and accelerator pedals cannot be adjusted separately.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the pedal position with your
foot on the pedal.
LPD0256
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MIRRORS
1
s
To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
2
s
To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.
3
s
To block glare from the side and front, swing
down the sub-sun visor.
4
s
Slide the extension sun visor in or out as
needed.
CAUTION
● Do not store the sun visor before returning the extension to its original
position.
● Do not pull the extension sun visor forcedly downward.
LPD0257
VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity
mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is
open.
WPD0333
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it automatically dims according to the intensity of the headlights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
1 will illuminate when the
The indicator light s
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the
button. The indicator light will turn off.
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To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
button again. The indicator light will
the
turn on.
WARNING
● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
For information on the automatic anti-glare outside mirrors, see “Automatic anti-glare outside
mirrors” later in this section.
For information on HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver operation, see “HomeLinkT Universal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” section of this manual.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
For information on the compass and outside temperature display, see “Compass display” in the
“Instrument and controls” section of this manual.
LPD0418
NOTE:
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
2 or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
s
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
1 to select the right or
Rotate the round switch s
left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position pushing the round switch.
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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER
glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when
starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate
when the automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
● Memory storage function
● Entry/exit function
To turn off the anti-glare feature, push the
button on the rearview mirror. The indicator light
will turn off.
LPD0417
Power folding outside mirrors
CAUTION
Do not manually fold the power folding
mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can
damage the mirrors.
Press the switch to open or close the mirrors.
Automatic anti-glare outside mirror
(Driver’s side only)
To turn on the anti-glare feature again, push
the
button on the rearview mirror. The indicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” earlier in this section.
Heated mirrors
The outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For additional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instrument and
controls” section of this manual.
The outside mirror will automatically dim during
nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the
headlights of trailing vehicles. The automatic anti-
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3. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors to the desired positions by manually
operating each adjusting switch. For additional information, see “Seats” in the
“Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section and “Pedal position adjustment,” “Steering wheel” and
“Outside mirrors” earlier in this section.
During this step, do not turn the ignition to
any position other than ON.
LPD0419
MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside
mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these procedures to use
the memory system.
1. Set the automatic transmission shift selector
lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2).
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approximately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the selected positions are stored in the selected
memory (1 or 2).
If a new memory is stored in the same memory
switch, the previous memory will be deleted.
Linking a keyfob to a stored memory
position
Each keyfob can be linked to a stored memory
position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the following procedure.
1. Follow the steps for storing a memory position.
2. While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5 secbutton on the keyfob.
onds, press the
The indicator light will blink. After the indicator light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that
memory setting.
When the ignition switch is moved back to the
OFF position, press the
button on the keyfob. The driver’s seat, steering wheel, accelerator
and brake pedals, and outside mirrors will move
to the memorized position.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is saved to the
memory switch, the keyfob automatically
re-links.
Confirming memory storage
● Turn the ignition ON and push the SET
switch. If the main memory has not been
stored, the indicator light will come on for
approximately 0.5 seconds. When the
memory has stored the position, the indicator light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
● If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory storage function will
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be canceled and must be restarted before a
stored memory position can be set again.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the memory storage function. You
can also restart the memory storage function
using the following procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
Once the memory storage function has been
restarted, you can store a memory position.
See “Memory storage function” earlier in this
section.
Selecting the memorized position
Set the shift selector lever to the P (Park) position, then:
● Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or
● Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2).
The driver’s seat, steering wheel, accelerator and
brake pedals, and outside mirrors will move to the
memorized position with the indicator light blinking, and then the light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and steering wheel will automatically move when
the shift selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
This allows the driver to get into and out of the
driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will slide
backward:
● When the key is removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened.
● When the driver’s door is opened with the
ignition key turned to LOCK.
● When the ignition key is turned from ACC to
LOCK with the driver’s door open.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to
the previous position:
● When the key is inserted into the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is closed.
● When the driver’s door is closed with the key
turned to LOCK.
● When the key is turned from ACC to ON
while the shift selector lever is in the P (Park)
position.
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or canceled. See “Comfort & convenience settings” in
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section of this manual.
Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart
the entry/exit function using the following procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
The entry/exit function should now work properly.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7 km/h).
● When any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.
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● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
● When the memory switch (1 or 2) is not
pushed and held for at least 1 second.
● When the seat has been already moved to
the memorized position.
● When no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
● When the shift selector lever is moved from
P (Park) to any other position.
● When the driver’s door remains open more
than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is
not in the ON position.
The automatic drive positioner system can be
adjusted and canceled. See “Comfort & Convenience” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section of this
manual.
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
How to use the INFINITI controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
How to use the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Start-up screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
How to select menus on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
How to use the STATUS button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
How to use the INFO button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
How to use the SETTING button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
RearView Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
How to read the displayed lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Adjusting the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
CompactFlash™ (CF) player operation . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system. . . . . . . . . . 4-40
CD/CF (CompactFlash™) care and cleaning. . . . . . 4-49
Steering wheel switch for audio control . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Rear audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
INFINITI mobile entertainment system (MES)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
Digital video disc (DVD) player controls . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Flip-down screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Before operating the DVD mobile
entertainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Playing a digital versatile disc (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
Remote control operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
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How to handle the DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69
BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
Pairing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
During a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
Phone setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78
Call volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
INFINITI Voice Recognition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
INFINITI Voice Recognition Standard Mode. . . . . . . 4-81
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
Giving voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
INFINITI Voice Recognition Alternate
Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Speaker Adaptation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-101
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-104
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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS —
COLOR SCREEN WITH NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
WARNING
● Positioning of the heating or air conditioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in order that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
● Do not disassemble or modify this system. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
● Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest INFINITI
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
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5.
1. STATUS button(P. 4-6)
2. DEST button*
3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-3)
4. PHONE button**
OFF brightness control button
(P. 4-18)
6. INFO button (P. 4-6)
7. SETTING button (P. 4-11)
8. VOICE button*
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4 during setup,
If you press the BACK button s
the setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.
9. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-3)
10. ROUTE button*
11. ZOOM IN button*
● Finish setup.
12. MAP button*
4
In some screens pressing the BACK button s
accepts the changes made during setup.
13. ZOOM OUT button*
5 functions, refer to the
For the VOICE button s
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
HOW TO USE THE TOUCH
SCREEN
**For information on the PHONE button, see
“BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System” later in
this section.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and the
engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
ENTER button — This is a button on the control
panel.
“Display” key — This is a select key on the screen.
By selecting this key, you can proceed to the next
function.
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HOW TO USE THE INFINITI
CONTROLLER
Use the INFINITI controller to choose an item on
the display screen. Select an item on the display
2 (certain
using the main directional buttons s
Navigation System functions use the additional
6 ) or the center dial s
3 .
directional buttons s
1 to select the
Then press the ENTER button s
item or perform the action.
4 has two functions:
The BACK button s
● Go back to the previous display (cancel).
CAUTION
● The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if it is hit with a hard
or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do
not touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mercury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
● To clean the display, never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
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● Do not splash any liquid such as water
or car fragrance on the display. Contact
with liquid will cause the system to
malfunction.
To help ensure safe driving, some functions cannot be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then operate the navigation system.
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Touch screen operation
With this system, the same operations as those
for the INFINITI controller are possible using the
touch screen operation.
Selecting the item:
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Adjusting the item:
1 or the “2” key s
2 to adjust
Touch the “+” key s
3 to scroll up to
the settings. Touch the “UP” key s
4
the previous page, or touch the “DOWN” key s
to scroll down to next page.
Touch an item to select. To select the “Audio” key,
1 on the screen. Touch
touch the “Audio” key s
2 to return to the previous
the “BACK” key s
screen.
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● Symbols:
Shows symbols such as the question mark
(?).
● Delete:
Deletes the last character that has been
input with one touch. Touch and hold the
“Delete” key to delete all of the characters.
● OK:
Completes the character input.
Touch screen maintenance
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Inputting characters:
1 .
Touch the letter or number key s
There are some options available when inputting
characters.
● Uppercase:
Shows uppercase characters.
● Lowercase:
Shows lowercase characters.
● Space:
Inserts a space.
If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a
small amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never spray the screen with water or detergent. Dampen the cloth first, and then wipe the
screen.
START-UP SCREEN
When you push the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position, the SYSTEM START-UP warning is
displayed on the screen. When you read and
agree with the warning, press the ENTER button.
If you do not push the ENTER button, you will not
be able to use the navigation system.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
Vehicle functions are viewed on the center display screen in menus. Whenever a menu selection is made or menu item is highlighted, different
areas on the screen provide you with important
information. See the following for details.
1. Header:
Shows the path used to get to the current
screen (for example, press the SETTING
button > then select the “Comfort & Conv.”
key).
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2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen (for example, Auto Interior Illumination, etc.).
3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator:
Shows that the INFINITI controller may be
used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and
select more options.
4. Screen Count:
Shows the number of menu selections available for that screen (for example, 1/14).
5. Footer/Information Line:
Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently highlighted (for example, Cabin lighting when
unlocking doors).
HOW TO USE THE STATUS
BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, climate control
system, fuel consumption and navigation system,
press the STATUS button.
The following information will appear when the
STATUS button is pressed:
Audio → Audio and Climate control system →
Audio, climate control temperature settings, average fuel economy and distance to empty →
Audio, climate control temperature settings and
Navigation System → Audio
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HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON
Press the INFO button; the display screen shows
vehicle and navigation information for your convenience.
The information shown on the screen should be a
guide to determine the condition of the vehicle.
See the following for details.
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NOTE:
● If the amount of fuel added while the
ignition switch is OFF is small, the display just before the ignition switch is
turned OFF may continue to be displayed.
● When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
Average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km)
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Fuel economy
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key using the INFINITI controller and
press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel
Economy, Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy
Record.
Distance to empty (MI or km)
The Distance To Empty (DTE) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly
calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display
is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level
is low, the DTE display will change to (*).
The Average Fuel Economy is calculated based
on fuel consumption since the last reset. The
display is updated every 30 seconds and
1/3 mile (500 m). After a reset or connecting the
battery cables, the display might show (**.*).
Resetting fuel economy
The average fuel economy calculation can be
reset to 0. Press the INFO button and select the
“Fuel Economy” key, then select the “Reset” key
using the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button.
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Fuel economy record
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key, then select the “View” key using
the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button.
The average fuel consumption history will be
displayed in a graph form along with the average
fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period.
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Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the
heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling condition
and the temperature.
In case of low tire pressure, a message is displayed on the screen:
LOW PRESSURE — Check All Tires.
WARNING
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Tire pressure information
To display tire pressure information, press the
INFO button, then select the “Tire Pressure” key
using the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button.
Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen indicates that the pressure is being measured. After
a few driving trips, the pressure for each tire will
be displayed randomly.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
The order of tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the actual
order of the tire position.
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Trip computer
Press the INFO button, then select the “Trip
Computer” key using the INFINITI controller and
press the ENTER button.
The trip computer will display the following items:
● Elapsed Time – Journey time since the last
reset up to a maximum of 99 hours and
59 minutes.
● Driving Distance – Distance driven (miles or
km) since the last reset.
● Average Speed – Average speed driven
(MPH or km/h) since the last reset.
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Resetting the trip computer
Each item in the trip computer can be reset to 0.
Select the “Reset” key on the item that needs to
be reset using the INFINITI controller and press
the ENTER button.
To reset all of the items in the trip computer select
the “Reset ALL” key and press the ENTER button.
A confirmation screen will appear; select the
“Yes” key and press the ENTER button.
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Maintenance items
Changing the maintenance interval
Press the INFO button and select the “Maintenance” key using the INFINITI controller and
press the ENTER button; the maintenance information will be displayed on the screen.
Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using
the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button to display the screen to change the maintenance interval.
Select the “Interval” key using the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button. Use the
INFINITI controller to change the maintenance
interval, to accept the changes, press the BACK
button.
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● The ignition key is turned ON the next time
the vehicle will be driven.
Resetting the maintenance interval
To reset the reminder schedule (distance) to
0 miles (km), select the “Reset Distance” key
using the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button.
To return to the previous display after the MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen is displayed, press
the BACK button.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays
each time the key is turned ON until one of the
following conditions are met:
● The “Reset” key is selected.
● The “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to
OFF (indicator light not illuminated).
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● The maintenance interval is set again.
Displaying the maintenance notice reminder
Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key and press
the ENTER button to display the MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION automatically at the set maintenance interval. The indicator light will illuminate
when it is ON.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen will be automatically displayed as shown when both of the
following conditions are met:
● The vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition key is turned OFF.
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Traffic Info.
Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Where am I?
Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding this item.
GPS Satellite Info.
Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding this item.
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Other items
Press the INFO button and select the “Others”
key using the INFINITI controller and press the
ENTER button to view information on the navigation and voice recognition systems.
Voice recognition
For Voice Recognition settings, refer to “INFINITI
Voice Recognition system” later in this section.
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HOW TO USE THE SETTING
BUTTON
When the SETTING button is pressed, the SETTINGS screen will appear on the display. You can
select and/or adjust several functions, features
and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use
the INFINITI controller to select each item to be
set and press the ENTER button.
Navigation version
Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding this item.
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Display settings
Brightness/contrast:
Display off:
Select the “Display” key and press the ENTER
button. The Display settings screen will appear.
Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key
to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map
background. Use the INFINITI controller to adjust
the brightness to darker or brighter and the contrast to lower or higher.
Select the “Display ON” key. The indicator of the
“Display ON” turns amber and the message
above will be displayed briefly. When the audio,
HVAC (Heater and air conditioner), or any mode
button on the control panel is operated, the display turns on for that operation. If one of the
control panel buttons is pressed, the display will
not automatically turn off until that operation is
finished. Otherwise, the screen turns off automatically after 5 seconds.
The new settings are automatically saved when
you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK
button or any other mode button.
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To turn the screen on:
Clock Format:
● Press the SETTING button and select the
“Display” key and then select the “Display
ON” key. Then set the screen to on by pressing the ENTER button, or
Choose either the 12h (12–hour) clock display or
the 24h (24–hour) clock display.
Offset Adjust:
Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per
minute.
OFF button for approxi● Hold the
mately 2 seconds and the message “resuming display” will appear and the “Display ON”
key will be automatically turned on (no amber indicator).
Daylight Savings Time:
When this item is enabled (indicator light illuminated), daylight savings time is on. To turn off the
daylight savings time, touch the “ON” key; the
amber indicator light will disappear.
Background color
Select the “Background Color” key; the display
color changes between day and night.
The new settings are automatically saved when
you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK
button or any other mode button.
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Clock
The following display will appear after pressing
the SETTING button, then selecting the “Clock”
key using the INFINITI controller and pressing the
ENTER button.
On-screen Clock:
When this item is enabled (indicator light illuminated), a clock is always displayed in the upper
right corner of the screen.
This clock will indicate the time almost exactly
because it is always adjusted by the GPS system.
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● Atlantic
● Newfoundland
● Hawaii
● Alaska
After selection/settings, press the BACK button
or any other mode button to accept the changes.
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Time Zone:
Comfort & Convenience settings
Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zone
screen will appear.
Select the “Comfort & Conv.” key by using the
INFINITI controller and pressing the ENTER button. The comfort and convenience option screen
will be displayed.
Select one of the following zones, depending on
the current location, by selecting the correct time
zone key and pressing the ENTER button to
enable that time zone (indicator light will illuminate for that location).
● Mountain
You can set the following operating conditions by
selecting the desired item using the INFINITI
controller, then pressing the ENTER button. The
indicator light, box at the right of the selected
item, alternately turns on and off each time the
ENTER button is pressed.
● Central
Indicator light is illuminated — ON
● Eastern
Indicator light is not illuminated — OFF
● Pacific
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NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Auto Re-Lock Time: Select to set the length of
time before doors automatically re-lock.
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Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on or
turn off the illumination of the interior lights when
any door is unlocked.
Remote Key Response Horn: Select to turn
on or turn off the horn chirp mode used when the
LOCK button on the keyfob is pressed.
Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust
the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher
(right) or lower (left).
NOTE:
Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change
the duration of the automatic headlight off timer
from 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 second
periods.
Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Select to turn
on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automatically according to the vehicle speed.
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Remote Key Response Lights: Select to turn
on or turn off the hazard indicator flash mode
used when the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
keyfob is pressed.
Selective Door Unlock: When this item is
turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first
after the door unlock operation. When the door
handle request switch on the driver’s or front
passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked,
only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All
the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock
operation is performed again within 5 seconds.
When this item is turned to off, all the doors will
be unlocked after the door unlock operation is
performed once.
Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock: Select to turn
on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by
pushing the door handle request switch.
Intelligent Key Lock Reply: Select to change
the sound of the Intelligent Key mode used when
a door handle request switch is pushed to lock.
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Select to turn off all sounds made when a door
handle request switch is pushed, by selecting the
“OFF” key.
Intelligent Key Unlock Reply: Select to
change the sound of the Intelligent Key mode
used when a door handle request switch is
pushed to unlock.
Select to turn off all sounds made when a door
handle request switch is pushed, by selecting the
“OFF” key.
Lift Steering Wheel on Exit: Select to turn on
or turn off the steering wheel moving upward for
easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened. After
getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition
switch to the ACC position, the steering wheel
moves to the previous position.
Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit: Select to turn
on or turn off the driver’s seat moving backwards
for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened. After
getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition
switch to the ACC position, the driver’s seat
moves to the previous position.
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Others settings
Language / Units
Select the “Others” key by using the INFINITI
controller and pressing the ENTER button. Voice
recognition, language and units setting screen
will be displayed.
Use the INFINITI controller to select the “Language / Units” key and press the ENTER button.
Select which setting you want to change using
the INFINITI controller and selecting either the
“Select Language” key or the “Select Units” key
by pressing the ENTER button.
Voice Recognition:
For Voice Recognition settings, refer to “INFINITI
Voice Recognition system” later in this section.
Return All Settings to Default: Select to
change all the comfort and convenience systems
to their default settings.
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Volume and beeps settings
Navigation volume
For navigation volume settings refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding these settings.
Phone volume
For phone volume settings refer to “BluetoothT
Hands-Free Phone System” later in this section.
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Select Language:
Select Units:
Select the “English” key or the “Français” key to
change the language shown on the display.
Select the “US” (Mile, °F, MPG) key or the “Metric” (km, °C, L/100 km) key to change the units
shown on the display.
If you select the “Français” key, French language
will be displayed so please use the French Owner’s Manual. To obtain a French Owner’s Manual
please see, “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
Order Information” in the “Technical and consumer information” section.
Audio settings
For audio settings, refer to “Audio System” later in
this section.
Navigation settings
Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding these settings.
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REARVIEW MONITOR
OFF BUTTON
To change the display brightness, press
the
OFF button. Pressing the button again
will change the display to the day
or the
night
display. Then, adjust the brightness
by using the INFINITI controller.
If no operation is done within 10 seconds, the
display will return to the previous display.
Press and hold the
OFF button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Press the
button again to turn the display on.
When the shift selector is shifted into the R
(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows the
view directly to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
● The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or
on the ground.
● The RearView Monitor is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper backing. Always turn and check that it is safe
to do so before backing up. Always
back up slowly.
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Beep setting
With this option on (indicator light illuminated), a
beep will sound if any control panel button is
pressed.
Phone settings
● Objects viewed in the RearView Monitor differ from actual distance because
a wide-angle lens is used.
For phone settings refer to “BluetoothT HandsFree Phone System” later in this section.
● Make sure that the lift gate is securely
closed when backing up.
● Do not put anything on the rearview
camera. The rearview camera is installed beside the license plate light.
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● When washing the vehicle with highpressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the camera. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing water condensation on the lens, a malfunction, fire or an electric shock.
● Do not strike the camera. It is a precision instrument. Otherwise, it may malfunction or cause damage resulting in a
fire or an electric shock.
CAUTION
There is a plastic cover over the camera.
Do not scratch the cover when cleaning
dirt or snow from the cover.
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED
LINES
Lines which indicate the vehicle clearance and
distances to objects with reference to the
A are displayed on the monitor.
bumper line s
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They are indicated as reference distances to
objects. The lines and colors in the display indiA in
cate distances from the back bumper line s
the illustration.
1
s
2
s
3
s
4
s
1.5 ft (0.5 m) red
3 ft (1 m) yellow
7 ft (2 m) green
10 ft (3 m) green
The vehicle clearance lines are wider than
the actual clearance.
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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
To adjust the quality of the screen, press the
SETTING button.
● To adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness,
Tint, Color, Contrast, and Black Level of the
RearView Monitor, press the SETTING button with the RearView Monitor on, then
touch one of the adjustment keys. Press the
“–” or “+” key on the item and adjust the
level.
● Do not adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Tint
and Color of the RearView Monitor while the
vehicle is moving.
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OPERATING TIPS
● When the shift selector is shifted to R (Reverse), the monitor screen automatically
changes to the RearView Monitor mode.
However, the radio can be heard.
● It may take some time until the RearView
Monitor is displayed after the shift selector
has been shifted to R (Reverse). Objects
may be distorted momentarily until the RearView Monitor screen is displayed completely. When the shift selector is returned to
a position other than R (Reverse), it may take
some time until the screen changes. Objects
on the screen may be distorted until they are
completely displayed.
● When the temperature is extremely high or
low, the screen may not clearly display objects. This is not a malfunction.
● When strong light directly enters the camera, objects may not be displayed clearly.
● Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the
screen. This is due to strong reflected light
from the bumper. This is not a malfunction.
● The colors of objects on the RearView Monitor may differ somewhat from those of the
actual object.
● When the contrast of objects is low at night,
pressing the SETTING button may not
change the brightness.
● Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a
dark place or at night.
● If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera,
the RearVview Monitor may not display objects. Clean the camera.
● Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to
clean the camera. This will cause discoloration. To clean the camera, wipe with a cloth
dampened with a diluted mild cleaning agent
and then wipe with a dry cloth.
● Do not damage the camera as the monitor
screen may be adversely affected.
● Do not use body wax on the camera window.
If body wax does get on the camera window,
wipe off the wax with a clean cloth dampened with mild detergent diluted with water.
● The screen may flicker under fluorescent
light. This is not a malfunction.
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VENTS
LHA1030
Adjust air flow direction for the driver and pas1 , center s
2 , and rear passenger
senger side s
3 and s
4 vents by moving the vent slide and/or
s
vent assemblies.
1 , open or close
For driver and passenger side s
vents by using the dial. Move the dial toward
the
to open the vents or toward the
to close them.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic)
● Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling or heating (auto)
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1.
Driver temperature control dial/AUTO
button
2. A/C ON/OFF button
3. Fan speed control (increase)
4. Front window defroster button
5. MODE button
6. Passenger temperature control dial/
DUAL button
7. System OFF
8. Fan speed control (decrease)
9. Rear window defroster button
10. Air recirculation button
WARNING
● The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
This mode may be normally used all year round as
the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan
speed are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will be
displayed.)
2. Turn the driver’s side temperature control
dial to the left or right to set the desired
temperature. Driver and passenger temperatures can be set independently. Press
DUAL to activate dual climate control functions. Turn the passenger’s side temperature
control dial to the left or right to set the
desired passenger’s temperature.
● Adjust the temperature dial to about 75°F
(24°C) for normal operation.
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● The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off
are also controlled automatically.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Push the defroster control button
to
turn the system on. The display will show the
defrost icon.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or right
to set the desired temperature.
● To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, press and hold the
+ button to set the fan speed to maximum.
● As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
auto mode.
● When the DEF control
is activated,
the air conditioner will automatically be
turned on at outside temperatures above
36°F (2°C). If in defrost mode for more than
one minute, the air conditioning system will
continue to operate until the fan control is
turned OFF, the vehicle is shut off, or the A/C
button is used to turn off the compressor
even if an air flow MODE button other
is selected. This dehumidifies
than
the air which helps defog the windshield.
The air recirculation mode automatically
turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn
into the passenger compartment to further
improve the defogging performance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control buttons
Press the fan speed control buttons
to manually control the fan speed.
+/–
Air flow control
Pushing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and foot
outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets.
To turn system off
Press OFF to turn the system off.
Press the OFF button.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
OPERATING TIPS
Air recirculation
The
mode automatically turns off, allowing
outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to prevent fogging in defrost, floor or
def/floor modes.
● When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
Push the air recirculation button
to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. Push the
AUTO button to return to automatic mode.
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REAR SEAT AIR CONDITIONER
LIC0836
LHA0863
1 , located on the top center
The sunload sensor s
of the instrument panel, helps the system maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything
on or around this sensor.
Rear seat temperature and fan speed can be
controlled from both the front seat overhead conA or the rear seat overhead console controls s
B.
sole controls s
LHA0861
1.
2.
3.
Rear fan speed control dial
Rear airflow mode buttons
Rear temperature control dial
Press the REAR CTRL button to transfer control
of the rear climate functions to the rear passengers.
To operate the rear air conditioner, the engine
must be running.
If the rear seat fan control dial is set to (0), the air
conditioner is turned off. If it is set to any of the fan
speed positions, air is discharged from the rear
vents at the corresponding speed.
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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
AUDIO SYSTEM
The air conditioner system in your INFINITI vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.
RADIO
This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is required when servicing your INFINITI air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants
will cause severe damage to your air conditioner
system. See “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this
manual.
WHA1129
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the rear vent fan on and
off, and controls fan speed.
Airflow mode buttons
The airflow mode buttons select where the air
flow is directed from.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows rear passengers to adjust the temperature of the outlet air.
An INFINITI dealer is able to service your “environmentally friendly” air conditioning system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner service should be done only by an experienced technician with proper equipment.
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and press the VOL (volume)/ON·OFF (power)
knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio
with the engine not running, the key should be
turned to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and other external influences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
normally are caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your INFINITI radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance radio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the quality of that reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even
when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area, and do not indicate any malfunction
in your INFINITI radio system.
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Reception conditions will constantly change because of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception. Described below are some of the factors that can
affect your radio reception.
Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position
(usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter), static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control to reduce treble response.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
from the audio system speakers. Storing the device in a different location may reduce or eliminate the noise.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
signals may cancel each other, resulting in momentary flutter or loss of sound.
FM RADIO RECEPTION
AM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – 30 mi
(40 – 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM
having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM
station reception even if the FM station is within
25 mi (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is
directly related to the distance between the
transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a lineof-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example, they will reflect
off objects.
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics, AM signals are also subject to interference as they travel from transmitter
to receiver.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
and/or drift.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.
SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
equipped)
When the satellite radio is first installed or the
battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may
not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait
more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and
the vehicle outside of any metal or large building
for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary
data.
The satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMT satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available
in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio
signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite
antenna.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna can
affect satellite radio performance. Remove the
ice to restore satellite radio reception
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
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Compact disc (CD) player
CAUTION
● Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
● Trying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD
player at a time.
● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm)
round discs that have the “COMPACT
disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc
or packaging.
● During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to the humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD
and dehumidify or ventilate the player
completely.
LHA0099
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
● The player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
● The CD player sometimes cannot function when the compartment temperature is extremely high or low.
Decrease/increase the temperature
before use.
● Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
● CDs that are in poor condition or are
dirty, scratched or covered with fingerprints may not work properly.
● The following CDs may not work properly:
● Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
● Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
● Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
● Do not use the following CDs as they
may cause the CD player to malfunction:
● 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter
● CDs that are not round
● CDs with a paper label
● CDs that are warped, scratched, or
have abnormal edges
● This audio system can only play prerecorded CDs. It has no capability to
record or burn CDs.
● If the CD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
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CHECK DISC:
● Do not expose a CF card to direct sunlight.
● Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly (the label side is facing up, etc.).
● Confirm that a CF card is inserted correctly.
● Confirm that the CD is not bent or
warped and it is free of scratches.
Compact Disc (CD)/CompactFlash™
(CF) with MP3 or WMA
PRESS EJECT:
Terms:
This is an error due to excessive temperature inside the player. Remove the
CD by pressing the EJECT button. After
a short time, reinsert the CD. The CD
can be played when the temperature of
the player returns to normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio system (only MP3 CD).
CompactFlash™ (CF) player
● Do not force a CF card into the slot. This
could damage the CF card and/or player.
● During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CF card and dehumidify
or ventilate the player completely.
● The CF player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment temperature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.
● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures
Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the
most well-known compressed digital audio
file format. This format allows for near “CD
quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of
normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an
audio track from CD/CF can reduce the file
size by approximately 10:1 ratio (Sampling:
44.1 kHz, Bit rate: 128 kbps) with virtually no
perceptible loss in quality. MP3 compression removes the redundant and irrelevant
parts of a sound signal that the human ear
doesn’t hear.
● WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA)* is a
compressed audio format created by Microsoft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA
codec offers greater file compression than
the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more
digital audio tracks in the same amount of
space when compared to MP3s at the same
level of quality.
● Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of
bits per second used by a digital music file.
The size and quality of a compressed digital
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file.
● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency
is the rate at which the samples of a signal
are converted from analog to digital (A/D
conversion) per second.
● Multisession — Multisession is one of the
methods for writing data to media. Writing
data once to the media is called a single
session, and writing more than once is called
a multisession.
● ID3/WMA Tag — The ID3/WMA tag is the
part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that
contains information about the digital music
file such as song title, artist, album title,
encoding bit rate, track time duration, etc.
ID3 tag information is displayed on the
Album/Artist/Track title line on the display.
* WindowsT and Windows MediaT are registered trademarks and trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States of
America and/or other countries.
CompactFlash™ is a trademark of the SanDiskT
Corporation in the United States of America
and/or other countries.
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Playback order:
Music playback order of a CD/CF with MP3 or
WMA files is as illustrated.
● The names of folders not containing MP3 or
WMA files are not shown in the display.
● If there is a file in the top level of the disc,
“Root Folder” is displayed.
● The playback order is the order in which the
files were written by the writing software.
Therefore, the files might not play in the
desired order.
WHA1078
Playback order chart
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Specification chart:
Supported media
CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CF
Supported file systems
CD, CD-R, CD-RW:
ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
CompactFlash card: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
MP3
Supported
versions*1
WMA*2
Version
MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5
Sampling frequency
8 kHz - 48 kHz
Bit rate
8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR*4
Version
WMA7, WMA8, WMA9
Sampling frequency
32 kHz - 48 kHz
Bit rate
Tag information
32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR*4
ID3 tag VER1.0, VER1.1, VER2.2, VER2.3, VER 2.4 (MP3 only)
WMA tag (WMA only)
Folder levels
Folder levels: 8, Folders: 255 (including root folder), Files: 512 (Max. 255 files for one folder)
Text character number limitation
128 characters
Displayable character codes*3
01: ASCII, 02: ISO-8859-1, 03: UNICODE (UTF-16 BOM Big Endian), 04: UNICODE (UTF-16 Non-BOM Big Endian), 05:
UNICODE (UTF-8), 06: UNICODE (Non-UTF-16 BOM Little Endian)
*1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.
*2 Protected WMA files (DRM) cannot be played.
*3 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed.
*4 When VBR files are played, the playback time may not be displayed correctly.
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Troubleshooting guide:
Symptom
Cause and Countermeasure
Check if the CD/CF was inserted correctly.
Check if the CD/CF is scratched or dirty.
Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player.
If there is a temperature increase error, the player will play correctly after it returns to the normal temperature.
If there is a mixture of music CD files (CD-DA data) and MP3/WMA files on a CD, only the music CD files (CD-DA data) will be played.
Cannot play
Files with extensions other than “.MP3”, “.WMA”, “.mp3” or “.wma” cannot be played. In addition, the character codes and number of characters for
folder names and file names should be in compliance with the specifications.
Check if the disc or the file is generated in an irregular format. This may occur depending on the variation or the setting of MP3/WMA writing applications or other text editing applications.
Check if the finalization process, such as session close and disc close, is done for the disc.
Check if the CD/CF is protected by copyright.
Poor sound quality
Check if the CD/CF is scratched or dirty.
It takes a relatively long time
before the music starts
playing.
If there are many folders or file levels on the MP3/WMA CD/CF, or if it is a multisession disc, some time may be required before the music starts
playing.
Music cuts off or skips
The writing software and hardware combination might not match, or the writing speed, writing depth, writing width, etc., might not match the
specifications. Try using the slowest writing speed.
Skipping with high bit rate
files
Skipping may occur with large quantities of data, such as for high bit rate data.
Moves immediately to the
next song when playing
When a non-MP3/WMA file has been given an extension of “.MP3”, “.WMA”, .“mp3”or “.wma”, or when play is prohibited by copyright protection, the
player will skip to the next song.
Songs do not play back in
the desired order
The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software. Therefore, the files might not play in the desired order.
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WHA0945
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
PRESET A·B·C button
DISC/AUX button
speaker control button
REAR CTRL button
SCAN·RPT button
TRACK button
SEEK/CAT button
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
TUNE/FLDR and AUDIO control knob
CompactFlash™ insert slot
Station select (1 - 6) buttons
CD eject button
VOL/ON·OFF control knob
AM·FM/SAT button*
MUSIC BOX button
*When the AM·FM/SAT button is
pressed, the satellite radio mode will be
skipped unless an optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an
XMT satellite radio service subscription
is active. Satellite radio is not available
in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
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FM/AM/SAT RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
For all operation precautions, see “Audio operation precautions” earlier in this section.
The satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMT satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available
in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
Audio main operation
VOL/ON·OFF control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
push the VOL/ON·OFF control knob while the
system is off to call up the mode (radio or CD)
which was playing immediately before the system
was turned off.
To turn the system off, press the VOL/ON·OFF
control knob.
AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Balance
and Fade):
Press the AUDIO control knob to change the
mode as follows:
Bass → Treble → Balance → Fade
To adjust Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade, press
the AUDIO control knob until the desired mode
appears in the display. Turn the Tuning knob to
adjust Bass and Treble to the desired level. You
can also use the Tuning knob to adjust Fader and
Balance modes. Fader adjusts the sound level
between the front and rear speakers and Balance
adjusts the sound between the right and left
speakers.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, press the AUDIO control knob repeatedly until the radio or CD display reappears.
Otherwise, the radio or CD display will automatically reappear after about 10 seconds.
LHA0884
Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV):
To change the SSV mode from OFF (0) to 5,
press the SETTING button. Then touch the “Audio” key, the audio settings screen will be displayed. Touch the “–” key or “+” key, to change
the SSV.
Turn the VOL/ON·OFF control knob to adjust the
volume.
While in this screen you can also adjust the other
audio settings by touching the corresponding
key.
This vehicle has Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV)
for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, touch the “BACK” key.
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While in this screen, you can also adjust the other
audio settings by touching the corresponding
key.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, touch the “BACK” key.
Clock set
For setting the clock, see “Clock” earlier in this
section.
LHA0900
WHA0942
Precision phased audio (if so equipped):
To turn on or off the precision phased audio,
press the SETTING button. Then touch the “Audio” key; the audio settings screen will be displayed. Touch the “Precision Phased Audio ON”
key. If the amber indicator light is displayed, the
precision phased audio is enabled. Touching the
“Precision Phased Audio ON” key again will turn
off the precision phased audio; the indicator light
will disappear.
When this item is turned on, super high pitch
sound and super low pitch sound are emphasized and midrange sound is played naturally.
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FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT band select:
Pressing the RADIO AM·FM button will change
the band as follows:
AM ←→ FM or SAT* (satellite, if so equipped)
When the RADIO AM·FM button is pressed while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position,
the radio will come on at the station last played.
The last station played will also come on when
the VOL/ON·OFF control knob is pressed ON.
WHA0949
CD/MP3 display mode
While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD
certain text might be able to be displayed (when
CD encoded with text is being used).
Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is
encoded the following text might be able to be
displayed by touching the “Text” key:
● Folder displays the name of the current
folder being accessed.
● File displays the name of the file currently
playing.
WHA0950
● Album displays the ID3 encoded tag of the
album name.
● Artist displays the ID3 encoded tag of the
artist’s name.
● Disc displays the disc name of the CD currently playing.
● Track displays the name of the song on the
CD currently playing.
Some of this text or modes might not display
while playing a regular CD. Press the BACK
button to exit the CD text display screen.
*When the RADIO AM·FM button is pressed, the
satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMT satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available
in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO
AM·FM button is pressed, the compact disc will
automatically be turned off and the last radio
station played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will illuminate during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically change
from stereo to monaural reception.
● Song displays the ID3 encoded tag of the
song name.
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TUNE/FLDR (Tuning) knob:
To manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FLDR
knob to the right or left.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK
tuning buttons:
Press the SEEK/CAT
button or the
TRACK
button for less than 1.5 seconds
to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stop at the next broadcasting station.
SCAN·RPT (SCAN tuning) button:
Press the SCAN·RPT button to initiate scan tuning. Scan tuning will stop at each broadcasting
station for 5 seconds. Press the SCAN·RPT button again during this 5 second period to stop
scan tuning; the radio will remain tuned to that
station. If the SCAN·RPT button is not pressed
within 5 seconds, scan tuning moves to the next
station.
PRESET A·B·C (Station memory operations):
18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT
(satellite, if so equipped) radio to the A, B and C
preset button in any combination of FM, AM or
SAT stations.
1. Choose preset bank A, B or C using the
PRESET A·B·C select button.
2. Select the desired FM, AM or SAT station
band.
3. Tune to the desired station using manual,
SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any
of the desired station memory buttons (1 –
6) until a beep sound is heard.
4. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Programming is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Radio data system (RDS):
● Artist and song information.
If the station broadcasts RDS information, the
RDS icon is displayed.
Compact disc (CD) player operation
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and insert the compact disc into the slot with the
label side facing up. The compact disc will be
guided automatically into the slot and start playing.
If the radio is already operating, it will automatically turn off and the compact disc will play.
If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pressing the VOL/
ON·OFF control knob will start the compact disc.
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data
information service transmitted by some radio
stations on the FM band (not AM band). Currently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but
many stations are now considering broadcasting
RDS data.
DISC/AUX button:
RDS can display:
When the DISC/AUX button is pressed with the
compact disc loaded but the radio playing, the
radio will automatically be turned off and the
compact disc will start to play.
● Station call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”.
● Station name, such as “The Groove”.
When the DISC/AUX button is pressed with the
system off and the compact disc loaded, the
system will turn on and the compact disc will start
to play.
● Music or programming type such as “Classical”, “Country”, or “Rock”.
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SEEK/CAT and TRACK
buttons:
When the SEEK/CAT
button is pressed
while a compact disc is playing, the track being
played returns to its beginning. Press several
times to skip back through tracks. The compact
disc will go back the number of times the button
is pressed.
When the TRACK
button is pressed while
the compact disc is playing, the next track will
start to play from its beginning. Press several
times to skip through tracks. The compact disc
will advance the number of times the button is
pressed. (When the last track on the compact
disc is skipped through, the first track will be
played.)
The INFINITI controller can also be used to select
tracks when a CD is being played.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK
(Rewind·Fast Forward)
buttons:
Press and hold the SEEK/CAT
(rewind)
button or the TRACK
(fast forward) button
while a compact disc is playing; the compact disc
will play while rewinding or fast forwarding. When
the button is released, the compact disc will
return to normal play speed.
When the CD button is pressed with the system
off and the compact disc loaded the system will
turn on and the compact disc will start to play.
When the CD button is pressed with the compact disc loaded with the tape or the radio playing, the tape or radio will automatically be turned
off and the compact disc will start to play.
TUNE FLDR (Folder) knob
While playing an MP3/WMA CD, turn the TUNE/
FLDR knob right or left to scan forward or backward through available folders.
SCAN·RPT (random and repeat) button:
When the SCAN·RPT button is pressed while the
compact disc is being played, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
CD:
1 DISC RPT → 1 TRK RPT → 1 DISC RDM → 1
DISC RPT
MP3/WMA CD:
1 DISC RDM: all tracks will be played randomly.
1 FOLDER RPT: the folder currently being accessed will be repeated.
1 FOLDER RDM: the tracks in the current folder
being accessed will be played randomly.
REAR CTRL:
Pressing the REAR CTRL button turns the rear
seat audio controller on. Rear Controls UNLOCKED will display. Pressing the REAR CTRL
button again will turn the rear seat audio controller off. Rear Controls LOCKED will display. If the
vehicle is not equipped with a rear seat audio
controller, the display will show “Rear Controls
Not Available”.
Press and hold the REAR CTRL button for approximately 1.5 seconds to turn on the rear display screen on. Rear Display ON will display.
Press and hold the REAR CTRL button again will
turn the rear display screen off. Rear Display OFF
will display. If the vehicle is not equipped with a
rear display screen, the display will show “Rear
Controls Not Available”.
1 DISC RPT → 1 FOLDER RPT → 1 TRK RPT →
1 DISC RDM → 1 FOLDER RDM → 1 DISC RPT
1 DISC RPT: the entire disc will be repeated.
1 TRK RPT: the current track playing will be
repeated.
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(SPEAKER CONTROL) button:
Press the
button to turn the rear speakers
off and the headphones on. Press this button
again to turn rear seat speakers back on and the
headphones off.
CD EJECT button:
When the
button is pressed with the compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be
ejected.
When
button is pressed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will
eject and the system will turn off.
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AUX jack
1 is located below the air condiThe AUX jack s
tioner controls. The AUX audio input jack accepts
any standard analog audio input, such as from a
portable cassette tape player, MP3 player or a
laptop computer.
Press the DISC/AUX button to play a compatible
device when it is plugged into the AUX jack.
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COMPACTFLASH™ (CF) PLAYER
OPERATION
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
1 into the Composition, and insert a CF card s
2 . Then press the DISC/
pactFlash™ player slot s
AUX button repeatedly to switch to the CompactFlash™ mode.
If the system has been turned off while the CompactFlash™ card was playing, pressing the VOL/
ON·OFF control knob will start the CompactFlash™ card.
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DISC/AUX button:
When the DISC/AUX button is pressed with the
system off and the CF card inserted, the system
will turn on. If another audio source is playing and
a CF card is inserted, press the DISC/AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to
the CompactFlash™ mode.
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CF display mode
While listening to CF certain text might be able to
be displayed.
Depending on how the files are encoded on the
CF the following text might be able to be displayed by touching the “Text” key:
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● Album displays the ID3 encoded tag of the
album name.
● Artist displays the ID3 encoded tag of the
artist’s name.
Press the BACK button to exit the CF text display
screen.
● Folder displays the name of the current
folder being accessed.
● File displays the name of the file currently
playing.
● Song displays the ID3 encoded tag of the
song name.
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SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons:
SCAN·RPT button:
Press the
SEEK/CAT button or the
TRACK button while the CF card is being played,
the next track or the beginning of the current track
on the CF will be played.
Pressing the SCAN·RPT button while the CF
card is playing, the play pattern can be changed
as follows:
Press and hold the
SEEK/CAT (rewind)
button or the
TRACK (fast forward) button
for more than approximately 1.5 seconds, the CF
card will play while rewinding or fast forwarding.
When the
SEEK/CAT (rewind) button or
the
TRACK (fast forward) button is released, the CF card will return to the normal
playing speed.
The INFINITI controller can also be used to select
tracks when the CF card is being played.
For more information on how to use the INFINITI
controller, see “How to use the INFINITI controller” earlier in this section.
Folder selection:
To change to another folder in the CF card either:
● Turn the TUNE/FLDR knob right or left.
● Touch the desired folder key on screen.
● Use the INFINITI controller.
1 CF CARD RPT → 1 FOLDER RPT → 1 TRK
RPT → 1 CF CARD RDM → 1 FOLDER RDM →
1 CF CARD RPT
1 CF CARD RPT: the entire CF card will be
repeated.
1 FOLDER RPT: the folder currently being accessed will be repeated.
1 TRK RPT: the current track playing will be
repeated.
1 CF CARD RDM: all the tracks on the CF card
will be played randomly.
1 FOLDER RDM: the tracks in the current folder
being accessed will be played randomly.
CF eject:
Press the knob next to the CF slot while a CF
card is inserted, the CF card will be ejected.
Troubleshooting messages:
The following messages will be displayed under
certain conditions:
● Reading CompactFlash™
The system is reading the CF card inserted
in the slot.
● No CompactFlash™ card
A CF card is not inserted in the slot.
● CompactFlash™ read error
The system cannot read the CF card.
● Unplayable file
The system cannot play a music file.
● No audio file
The CF card inserted in the slot or its folder
does not contain any music files.
Compatibility with other media:
If a commercially available CompactFlash™
adapter is inserted into the slot, other memory
media can also be used.
MUSIC BOX HARD-DISK DRIVE
AUDIO SYSTEM
The Music Box hard-disk drive audio system can
store songs from CDs being played. The system
has a 9.3 gigabyte (GB) storage capacity and
can record up to 200 hours (approximately 2,900
songs).
The following CDs can be recorded in the Music
Box hard-disk drive audio system:
● CDs without MP3/WMA files.
● Hybrid Compact Disc Digital Audio (Hybrid
CD-DA) specification in Super Audio CDs.
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● Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) specification in CD-Extras.
● First session of multisession disc.
Extreme temperature conditions [below 24°F
(220°C) and above 158°F (70°C)] could affect
the performance of the hard disk.
NOTE:
If the hard disk needs to be replaced due to
a malfunction, all stored music data will be
erased.
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Recording songs
1. Operate the audio system to play a CD.
For information on playing CDs, see “Compact Disc (CD) player operation” earlier in
this section.
2. Touch the “REC” key.
The system starts recording the track being
played and REC CD appears on the screen.
If the title information of the track being recorded
is stored either in the hard-disk drive or in the CD,
the title is automatically displayed on the screen.
For title acquisition from the hard-disk drive, mu-
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sic recognition technology and related data are
provided by GracenoteT.
To view the details of the track, touch the “Text”
key on the screen or use the INFINITI controller
and press the ENTER button. The track name and
album title are displayed on the screen.
If a track is not recorded successfully due to
symbol is displayed
skipping sounds, the
behind the track number.
The Music Box audio system cannot perform
recording under the following conditions:
● There is not enough space in the hard disk.
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● The number of albums reaches the maximum
of 500.
Stopping playback:
The system stops playing when:
● The number of tracks reaches the maximum
of 3,000.
● Another mode (radio, CD, CompactFlash™
or AUX) is selected.
Automatic recording:
● The audio system is turned off.
If the “Automatic Recording” function is turned to
ON, recording starts when a CD is inserted. For
more information, see “Music Box settings” later
in this section.
● The ignition switch is turned to the OFF
position.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons:
Stopping recording:
To stop the recording, touch the “STOP” key on
the screen. If the CD is ejected, the audio system
is turned off or the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position, the recording also stops.
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Playing recorded songs
Select the Music Box audio system by using one
of the following methods:
● Press the mode select switch on the steering wheel.
For information, see “Steering wheel switch
for audio control” later in this section.
● Press the MUSIC BOX button.
● Give voice commands.
For information, see “INFINITI Voice Recognition system” later in this section.
SEEK/CAT button or the
Press the
TRACK button while a track is being played; the
next track or the beginning of the current track will
be played.
Press and hold the
SEEK/CAT (rewind)
button or the
TRACK (fast forward) button
for more than approximately 1.5 seconds; the
track will play while rewinding or fast forwarding.
When the
SEEK/CAT (rewind) button or
the
TRACK (fast forward) button is released, the track will return to the normal playing
speed.
The INFINITI controller can also be used to select
tracks.
For more information on how to use the INFINITI
controller, see “How to use the INFINITI controller” earlier in this section.
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SCAN·RPT button:
Pressing the SCAN·RPT button while a track is
playing, the play pattern can be changed as follows:
ALL Playlist RPT → 1 Playlist RPT → 1 TRK RPT
→ ALL Playlist RDM → 1 Playlist RDM → ALL
Playlist RPT
ALL Playlist RPT: the entire playlist will be repeated.
1 Playlist RPT: the playlist currently being played
will be repeated.
1 TRK RPT: the current track playing will be
repeated.
ALL Playlist RDM: all the tracks in the playlist will
be played randomly.
1 Playlist RDM: the tracks in the current playlist
will be played randomly.
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Music Box menu
There are some options available during playback. Touch the “Menu” key, then select one of
the following that are displayed on the screen, if
necessary. Refer to the following information for
each item:
● Play by Artist
Plays songs by an artist whose music is
currently being played. The artists are sorted
in alphabetical order.
● Play by Album
Plays tracks in each album. The albums are
sorted in alphabetical order.
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● Play by Date
Plays tracks in each album. The albums are
sorted in order of the date when they were
stored in the system.
● Play by Mood
Plays music from one of the following
moods:
– Relaxing Music
– Lively Music
– Slow Music
– Upbeat Music
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● Play by Category
Plays music from one of the following categories:
Song Search” key to search for a desired
song that is stored in the system. The conditions are as follows:
– My Favorites
– Music Tempo (All, Slow, Normal and Fast)
– Hit Songs
– Decade (All, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, ’00s, ’10s
and After)
– Kids’ Songs
– Group (All, Male Artist, Female Artist,
Group and Duo)
– Rarely Played
● Search Artists
Displays a list of artists in alphabetical order.
Selecting an artist displays all of the tracks
by the artist and starts playing the first track.
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● Search Albums
Displays a list of albums in order of the date
when they were stored in the system. Selecting an album displays all of the tracks on
the album and starts playing the first track.
Touch the “Sort” key to re-sort albums in one
of the following order:
– Rec. (Recorded) Date
– Name
– Release Year
– Artist
● Search Song Details
Set the conditions and touch the “Start
– Category (Rock, Pop, Latin, Jazz, R&B,
Hip Hop, Club/Dance, Punk, Reggae,
Folk, Blues, Country, Metal, Easy Listening, New Age, Soundtrack, Gospel & Religious, World, Classical, Children’s and
Other)
● Search Keywords
Input a search keyword using the keypad
displayed on the screen.
For information, see “How to use the touch
screen” earlier in this section.
● Edit Albums
Select a category (Rec. (Recorded) Date,
Name, Released Year and Artist) and edit
the details using the keypad displayed on
the screen.
For information, see “How to use the touch
screen” earlier in this section.
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● Music Box System Info.
Displays the following information about the
Music Box audio system:
– Music Box Used / Free Space
Information about Saved Album, Saved
Track and Remaining Time is displayed.
– Mood Categories
Number of saved tracks and their categories Relaxing Music, Lively Music, Slow
Music, Upbeat Music and Others are displayed.
– Deleted Items
Information about the deleted tracks is
displayed.
– Search Missing Titles
If titles are not displayed for CDs that
have been recorded, titles can be acquired using one of the following methods:
● Retrieve from HDD
Searches the title using the database in
the hard-disk.
● Retrieve from CF
Searches the title from the information
acquired on the Internet.
● Transfer Missing Titles to CF
Transfers the information of the album
recorded without titles to a CompactFlash™ card. Visit www.infiniti.com/
music-update/ for details.
– Music Box Settings
For information, see “Music Box settings”
later in this section.
– CDDB Version
The version of the built-in GracenoteT
Database is displayed.
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Music Box text display:
While listening to a track in the Music Box audio
system you can view certain text. Touch the “Text”
key to display the following information for each
item:
● Set Mood
Set the mood category of the track to “Relaxing Music”, “Lively Music”, “Slow Music”
or “Upbeat Music”.
● Delete Track
Delete the track being played.
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● Edit Info.
Edit the name of the track being played and
its artist using the keypad displayed on the
screen.
For information, see “How to use the touch
screen” earlier in this section.
The category of the track can also be set to
Rock, Pop, Latin, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Club/
Dance, Punk, Reggae, Folk, Blues, Country,
Metal, Easy Listening, New Age,
Soundtrack, Gospel & Religious, World,
Classical, Children’s and Others.
● Remove Track
Reset the mood setting of a track.
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Restoring deleted data
Deleted music data can be restored by performing the following:
1. Touch the “Menu” key and then the touch the
“Music Box System Info.” key on the screen.
2. Touch the “Deleted Items” key and then the
“Album/Track” key.
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You can also listen to the beginning of each track
that has been deleted by performing the following:
1. Touch the “Menu” key and then the “Music
Box System Info.” key on the screen.
2. Touch the “Deleted Items” key and then the
“Play Sample” key.
3. Touch the “Restore Album/Track” key to restore the deleted music data.
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Music Box settings
To set up the Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system to your preferred settings, touch the
“Menu” key during playback, then touch the “Music Box System Info.” key, and then the “Music
Box Settings” key.
● Automatic Recording:
When this item is turned to ON, the Music
Box hard-disk audio system automatically
starts recording when a CD is inserted.
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● Title Text Priority:
Set the priority to CDDB (Compact Disc
Data Base) to acquire track information from
the GracenoteT Database or set to CD
TEXT to acquire the information from CDs.
● Delete ALL Music Box Data:
Delete all music data stored on the hard disk.
● Recording Quality:
Set the recording quality of 105 kbps or
132 kbps. The default is set to 132 kbps.
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GracenoteT
NOTE:
● The information contained in the
GracenoteT Database is not fully guaranteed.
● The service of the GracenoteT Database on
the Internet may be stopped without prior
notice for maintenance.
End-User License Agreement
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW.
GracenoteT MusicID™ Terms of Use
This device contains software from Gracenote,
Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The
software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to do online disc
identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers
(“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by
means of the intended End-User functions of this
device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for
your own personal non-commercial use only. You
agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the
Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to
any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR
EXPLOIT
GRACENOTE
DATA,
THE
GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE
SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use
the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software,
and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates,
you agree to cease any and all use of the
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights
in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and
the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership
rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote
become liable for any payment to you for any
information that you provide. You agree that
Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this
Agreement against you directly in its own name.
The Gracenote MusicID Service uses a unique
identifier to track queries for statistical purposes.
The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric
identifier is to allow the Gracenote MusicID service to count queries without knowing anything
about who you are. For more information, see the
web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for
the Gracenote MusicID Service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of
Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy
of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote
Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete
data from the Gracenote Servers or to change
data categories for any cause that Gracenote
deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the
Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are
error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted.
Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with
new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future
and is free to discontinue its online services at
any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR
USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR
ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE
WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST
REVENUES.
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● Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.
Copyright:
Music recognition technology and related data
are provided by GracenoteT. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote.
This product and service may practice one or
more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;
#6,061,680;
#6,154,773,
#6,161,132,
#6,230,192,
#6,230,207,
#6,240,459,
#6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from
Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks
of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype,
and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
● A new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
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CD/CF (CompactFlash™) CARE AND
CLEANING
CD:
● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the
disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.
● Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
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● Do not store the cards in highly humid locations.
● Do not expose the cards to direct sunlight.
● Do not spill any liquids on the cards.
Refer to the CompactFlash™ card Owner’s
Manual for more details.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
CF cards:
CAUTION
Do not force the CompactFlash™ card into
the CompactFlash™ player slot. Forcing
the CF card could damage the pins inside
the CF player slot, especially if the CF card
is upside down or backwards.
Volume control switch
Phone operation switch
POWER on and MODE select switch
Tuning switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
● Never touch the terminal portion of the CompactFlash™ cards. Do not bend the cards.
POWER on switch
● Always place the cards in the storage case
when they are not being used.
With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON
position, push the POWER switch to turn the
audio system on.
● Do not place heavy objects on the cards.
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MODE select switch
Seek tuning (radio):
Push the mode select switch to change the mode
in the following sequence: PRESET A → PRESET B → PRESET C → Music Box** → CD* →
CompactFlash™* → DVD* (if so equipped) →
AUX***.
or
for more
Push the tuning switch
than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
radio station.
*These modes are only available when compatible media storage is inserted into the device.
**This mode is only available when music has
been downloaded into the Music Box hard-disk
drive audio system.
Next/Previous track (CD/CF):
Push the tuning switch
or
for less
than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present track or skip to the next track. Push
several times to skip back or skip through tracks.
***This mode is only available when a compatible
auxiliary device is plugged into the AUX jack.
This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank interval within
1 program or there is no interval between programs, the system may not stop in the desired or
expected location.
Volume control switch
Next/Previous track (Music Box):
Push the volume control switch up or down to
increase or decrease the volume.
Push the tuning switch
or
for less
than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present track or skip to the next track. Push
several times to skip back or skip through tracks.
Tuning
Memory change (radio):
While in one of the preset radio station banks (A,
B or C), push the tuning switch
or
for less than 1.5 seconds to change to the next
preset station in memory.
Push and hold the tuning switch
or
for more than 1.5 seconds to change playlists.
When the last playlist is playing, the next playlist
will be selected.
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REAR AUDIO CONTROLS
Press the REAR CTRL button on the front radio
control panel to turn the rear controls on. Press
the button again to turn the rear controls off.
Press the
button; the headphones symbol
illuminates on the front display when the headphones are on. Two headphone jacks are provided so two rear seat passengers may listen to
the audio system privately.
One or two infrared headphones are included if
the vehicle is equipped with the DVD entertainment system. Most portable radio headphones
work with the rear audio controls.
For vehicles equipped with the FM/AM/SAT radio
with compact disc player, if the rear passengers
turn off the rear speakers and are using headphones they may choose to listen to a different
media than the front passengers. The rear passengers can listen to the radio along with the
front passengers or they can listen to a CD.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
VOL (volume) control button
MODE select button
speaker control button
NEXT button
SEEK button
Headphone jacks
7.
Infrared headphone transmitter lens*
*Red transmitters will be visible when
infrared headphones are on.
VOL (volume) button:
The VOL button allows the rear passengers to
adjust the headphone volume level. The vehicle
volume can also be changed if the REAR CTRL is
enabled and the rear audio mode is the same as
the front.
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INFINITI MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM (MES) (if so equipped)
(SPEAKER CONTROL) button:
Press this
button to turn the rear speakers
off and headphones on. Press this
button
again to turn rear seat speakers back on and
headphones off.
MODE button:
The MODE button allows the rear passengers to
change between AM, FM, CD, DVD and AUX.
The media options are listed on the face plate of
the rear audio controls. When a source of media
is selected, the media label will be illuminated.
SEEK button:
In AM or FM mode, the SEEK button allows the
rear seat passengers to find the next radio station
up or down the station band frequency.
In CD mode, the SEEK button allows the rear
passengers to find the next or previous selection
on the CD.
ANTENNA
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
passenger and driver side windows.
CAUTION
● Do not place metalized film near the
rear driver or passenger side window
glass or attach any metal parts to it. This
may cause poor reception or noise.
● When cleaning the inside of the rear
driver or passenger side window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the
window antenna. Lightly wipe along the
antenna with a dampened soft cloth.
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This vehicle is equipped with the mobile entertainment system, which enables you to play a
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), providing the images and sounds both in the front and rear display screens.
NEXT button:
When the NEXT button is pressed while in AM or
FM mode, the radio will change to the next preset.
The NEXT button does not function while in SAT
radio mode or when playing a DVD or CD.
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WARNING
● The driver must not attempt to operate
or view the Mobile Entertainment System while the vehicle is in motion so
that full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
● Do not attempt to modify the system to
display a movie on the front screen
while the vehicle is being driven. Doing
so may distract the driver and may
cause a collision and serious personal
injury or death.
To avoid discharging the vehicle battery, do not
operate the system more than 15 minutes without
starting the engine.
Movies will not be shown on the front display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to reduce
driver distraction. Audio is available when a movie
is played. To view movies in the front display, stop
the vehicle in a safe location, move the shift
selector lever to the P (Park) position and apply
the parking brake.
CAUTION
● The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if hit with a hard or
sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not
touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mercury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
● Use a damp, soft cloth when cleaning
the Mobile Entertainment System components. Do not use solvents or cleaning solutions.
Do not attempt to use the system in extreme
temperature conditions [below -4°F (-20°C) or
above 158°F (70°C)].
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3. Auxiliary input jack:
For information, see “DVD auxiliary input
jacks” later in this section.
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2.
3.
EJECT button
DVD slot
Auxiliary input jack
DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) PLAYER
CONTROLS
1.
EJECT button:
When the
button is pressed with the
DVD loaded, it will be ejected.
The display will show the eject symbol in the
upper left corner of the display for 4 seconds
once the
button is pressed.
If the DVD is not loaded, the display will
show “NO DISC”.
If the DVD comes out and is not removed
within 25 seconds, it will be pulled back into
the slot to protect it.
2. DVD slot:
Insert a DVD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The DVD will be guided automatically into the slot.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
DISPLAY button
MODE button
SUBTITLE button
AUDIO button
ANGLE button
CLEAR button
PAUSE button
PLAY button
FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSE
button
MENU button
NAVIGATION keys
BACK button
NUMERIC KEYPAD
REMOTE CONTROL
Refer to “Remote control operation” later in this
section for the function of each button.
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FLIP-DOWN SCREEN
The flip-down screen has a wireless remote con1 located at the bottom of the
trol receiver s
screen.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
POWER button
STOP button
NEXT TRACK/CHAPTER and PREVIOUS TRACK/CHAPTER button
TITLE button
ENTER button
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CAUTION
● The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if hit with a hard or
sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not
touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mercury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
● The screen rotates down to view and up
into the housing to store when not in
use. Ensure that the screen is latched
securely into the housing when stored.
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Headphones
NOTE:
Power ON/OFF:
For optimum infrared headphone performance, increase the volume on the rear
seat controller to the maximum level and
adjust the infrared headphone volume using the volume control on the headphones.
Using a lower volume setting on the rear
seat controller can cause static noise in the
infrared headphones.
Press the power button to turn the headphones
on or off.
Volume control:
Turn the volume control knob to adjust the volume.
The headphones will automatically be turned off
in 30 seconds if there is no sound during that
period. To prevent the battery from being discharged, keep the power supply turned off when
not in use.
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BEFORE OPERATING THE DVD
MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Precautions
Start the engine when using the DVD entertainment system.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
DVD System or wear the headphones
while the vehicle is in motion so that full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
CAUTION
● Only operate the DVD while the vehicle
engine is running. Operating the DVD
for extended periods of time with the
engine OFF can discharge the vehicle
battery.
● Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled liquids may cause the system to
malfunction.
While playing VIDEO-CD media, this DVD player
does not guarantee complete functionality of all
VIDEO-CD formats.
Copyright and trademark
● The technology protected by the U.S. patent
and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other right
holders is adopted for this system.
● This copyright protected technology cannot
be used without a permit from Macrovision
Corporation. It is limited to be personal use,
etc., as long as the permit from Macrovision
Corporation is not issued.
● Modifying or disassembling is prohibited.
● Dolby digital is manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
● Dolby and the double D mark are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Disc selection
You can play the following disc formats with the
DVD drive:
● DVD-VIDEO
● VIDEO-CD
● CD-DA (Conventional Compact Disc) (CD
with MP3/WMA cannot be played.)
Use DVDs with a region code 1; DVDs with
region code ALL or 1 will operate in the DVD
entertainment system. The region code is displayed as a small symbol printed on the top of the
DVD. This vehicle-installed DVD player cannot
play DVDs with a region code other than 1 or
ALL.
● DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
Parental level (parental control)
DVDs with the parental control setting can be
played with this system. Please use your own
judgement to set the parental control with the
system.
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Rear display:
To adjust the rear display mode, press the DISP
(Display) button on the remote controller.
To adjust the display brightness, tint, color and
contrast, select each key using the joystick on the
remote controller and tilt the joystick to right or
left.
Press the BACK button to apply the settings and
return to the previous display
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Display settings
Front display:
To adjust the front display mode, press the SETTING button while the DVD is being played,
select the “Display” key with the INFINITI controller, and then press the ENTER button. To adjust
the display ON/OFF, brightness, tint, color, contrast and black level select each key using the
INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button.
Then you can adjust each item using the INFINITI
controller. After changes have been made press
the BACK button to save the settings.
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PLAYING A DIGITAL VERSATILE
DISC (DVD)
With the DVD player, you can hear DVD videos,
video CDs and CDs using headphones. Passengers in the rear seat can enjoy the sound independently of the front seat.
Press the DISC/AUX button located on the front
controls to hear the sound of the DVD play
through the speakers.
Press the REAR CTRL button located on the
front controls to disable or enable rear seat audio
controls. For more information on rear seat audio
controls see, “Rear Audio Controls” earlier in this
section.
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Pressing the
button on the front controls
turns the rear speakers on or off and enables or
disables the wireless headphones .
It is possible to operate the DVD player by remote
control.
Headphones are a wireless type and no cables
are necessary. You can use them in almost all the
ranges in the rear seat. (It is not possible to use
the headphones in the front seat.)
DISC/AUX button
Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake for the front seat
occupants to operate the DVD drive while
watching the images.
DVD operation keys
SKIP (forward) key:
To operate the DVD drive, touch the preferred key
or select the preferred key displayed on the operation screen using the INFINITI controller.
PAUSE key:
Touch the “
” PAUSE key to pause the DVD.
To resume playing the DVD, touch the
“
”PLAY key.
Touch and hold the “
” SKIP key for more
than 1.5 seconds to fast forward the disc. When
the “
” SKIP key is released the disc will be
played normally.
To pause the DVD, it is also possible to press
the
button on the keypad of the remote
controller.
To skip the chapter(s) forward, it is also possible
to press the
button on the keypad of the
remote controller.
PLAY key:
SKIP (rewind) key:
Press the DISC/AUX button on the instrument
panel and turn the display to the DVD mode.
” PLAY key to start playing the
Touch the “
DVD, for example, after pausing the DVD
When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed automatically.
To start playing the DVD, it is also possible to
press the
button on the keypad of the
remote controller.
The operation screen will be turned on when the
DISC/AUX button located on the instrument
panel is pressed while a DVD is being played,
and it will turn off automatically after a period of
time. To turn it on again, press the DISC/AUX
button once more.
Touch the “
” SKIP key to skip the chapter(
s) of the disc forward. The chapters will advance
the number of times the “
” SKIP key is
touched.
STOP key:
Touch the “
DVD.
” STOP key to stop playing the
To stop playing the DVD, it is also possible to
press the
button on the keypad of the
remote controller.
Touch the “
” SKIP key to skip the chapter(s)
of the disc backward. The chapters will go back
the number of times the “
” SKIP key is
touched.
Touch and hold the “
” SKIP key for more
than 1.5 seconds to rewind the disc. When the
“
” SKIP key is released the disc will be
played normally.
To skip the chapter(s) backward, it is also possible to press the
button on the keypad of
the remote controller.
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DVD settings
Menu:
Subtitle:
Touch the “Settings” key to adjust the following
settings while playing a DVD.
Some menus specific to each DVD will be
shown. For details, see the instructions attached
to the DVD.
Choose the preferred DVD subtitle language by
” key or the “
” key.
touching the “
When all the changes have been made, press
BACK button to save all the settings.
Switch to DVD-AUX:
Switch the output source from the DVD drive to
another device connected to the auxiliary input
jacks located on the DVD player.
For more information, see “DVD auxiliary input
jacks” later in this section.
Top Menu:
Display Mode:
Each title menu in the disc will be shown. For
details, see the instructions attached to the DVD.
Choose from the Full, Wide, Normal or the Cinema mode by touching the “
” key or the
“
” key.
Audio:
Angle:
Some audio tracks specific to each DVD will be
shown. For details, see the instructions attached
to the DVD.
If the DVD contains different angles (such as
moving images), the current image angle can be
switched to another one.
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Choose a different angle by touching the “–” key
or the “+” key; the angle will change if available.
Angle Mark:
When this item is turned on, an angle mark will be
shown on the bottom of the screen if the scene
can be seen from a different angle. Touch the
“ON” key to enable the angle mark; the indicator
light will illuminate.
10Key Search:
Touch the “10Key Search” key to open the number entry screen. Input the number you want to
search for and touch the “OK” key. The specified
Title/Chapter or Group/Track will be played.
Title Search:
The scene with the specified title will be displayed the number of times the “–” key or the “+”
key is touched.
Menu Skip:
DVD menus are automatically configured and the
contents will be played directly when the “Menu
Skip” key is turned on. Note that some discs may
not be played directly even if this item is turned
on.
DVD Language:
Touch the “DVD Language” key to open the number entry screen. Input the number corresponding to the preferred language and touch the “OK”
key. The DVD top menu language will be
changed to the one specified.
DRC:
Before connecting a device to a jack, power off
the portable device and turn off the DVD player.
To view something connected to the auxiliary
input jacks, press the DISC/AUX button until the
DVD mode appears, then touch the “Settings”
key. Then touch the “Switch to DVD-AUX” key.
The screen will change to the DVD-AUX mode.
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) allows you
to tune the dynamic range of the sound recorded
in the DolbyT Digital format. Touch the “–” key or
the “+” key to tune the DRC.
DVD auxiliary input jacks
The auxiliary input jacks are located on the front of
the DVD player which is located inside the center
console. NTSC and PAL compatible devices
such as video games, camcorders and portable
video players can be connected to the auxiliary
jacks.
The auxiliary jacks are color coded for identification purposes.
● Yellow - video input
● White - left channel audio input
● Red - right channel audio input
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PWR on/off button:
With the ignition switch turned to the ACC or ON
position, press the PWR button to turn the DVD
rear display on or off.
NOTE:
The PWR button on the remote control only
turns the rear display on or off.
Insert the DVD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The DVD will be guided automatically
into the slot.
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DVD-AUX settings
Touch the “Settings” key to adjust the following
settings:
● Switch to DVD:
Touch this key to switch back to the DVD
mode.
● Video Format:
If the auxiliary source is in a different video
format, touch the “
” key or the “
”
key, the video format will change.
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● Display Mode:
Choose from the Full, Wide, Normal or Cin” key or
ema mode by touching the “
the “
” key.
If the DVD player is off and a DVD is inserted, the
DVD player will automatically turn on.
CAUTION
Do not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.
When all the changes have been made, press the
BACK button to save all the settings.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
For all operation precautions, see “Before operating the DVD Mobile Entertainment System”
earlier in this section.
The DVD system can also be controlled by using
the remote controller in the rear seats. See the
following items.
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MODE select button:
Press the MODE button to select Audio/Video
source between DVD and AUX input (input jacks
on the faceplate, Red = right channel audio input,
White = left channel audio input, and Yellow =
Video input).
The display will show the “AUX” in the upper left
corner of the display for 4 seconds once the
Mode is changed to AUX.
To use the input jacks, refer to “Auxiliary input
jacks” in this section.
PLAY:
When the
PLAY button on the remote
control is pressed, the player will play.
In play mode, the display will briefly show
on the upper left corner of the display.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
Press
(fast forward) /
(Rewind) buttons to carry out the fast forward or rewind presentation at 5 times normal play speed.
(fast forward) /
(Rewind) butPress
tons again or PLAY button to resume the normal
play speed.
NEXT CHAPTER/
PREVIOUS CHAPTER:
When the
(NEXT CHAPTER) button is
pressed while the DVD is being played, the program next to the present one will start to play from
its beginning. Press several times to skip through
programs. The DVD will advance the number of
times the button is pressed. When the
(PREVIOUS CHAPTER) button is pressed, the
program being played returns to its beginning.
Press several times to skip back through programs. The DVD will go back the number of times
the button is pressed.
PAUSE:
PAUSE button on the remote
When the
control is pressed, the player will pause playing of
the media. In pause mode, the player will
show
on the upper left corner of the display until the player is changed to another mode.
STOP:
Press the STOP button once to stop playing the
media. The display will show
in the upper
left corner of the display for 4 seconds, and the
last disc position will be stored. When the PLAY
button is pressed again, it will resume at the
stored disc track and time position.
If the STOP button is pressed again when the
player is already in Stop mode, it will reinitialize
the pointer to the beginning of the disc. In effect it
will ignore the last stored disc position and upon
receipt of the next play message it will begin at
the Title Menu, or at “the beginning of the disc”.
DISPLAY:
If the DISPLAY control is pressed for less than
2 seconds, the display menu will appear on the
screen.
● The display menu will remain on the screen
for 10 seconds if no subsequent control
activations occur.
● Use NAVIGATION KEYS to navigate within
the display menu, and use ENTER to select
the item.
NAVIGATION KEYS:
If media is in activated MENU mode, the NAVIGATION KEYS will be used to navigate Up,
Down, Left, and Right within the menu.
If display control menu is on, the NAVIGATION
KEYS will be used to navigate Up, Down, Left,
and Right within the menu.
ENTER:
In MENU mode, press the ENTER button to select MENU items.
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In the display menu, press the ENTER button to
select items for modification, as per the onscreen instructions.
MENU:
If the media is in PLAY mode and the MENU
button is pressed, the DVD menu will appear on
the screen. Use Navigation Keys to navigate
within the menu, and use ENTER to select the
item.
Press the MENU button again to return to PLAY
mode.
TITLE:
Press TITLE button to return the DVD media to
the “title” of the DVD.
Press TITLE button again to return to the previous
stop point and play.
BACK:
Press the BACK button to exit the current active
menu and return to the previous menu.
SUBTITLE:
Press the SUBTITLE button to call up subtitle
selection menu.
Repeatedly press the SUBTITLE button to cycle
through each available subtitle.
AUDIO:
Press the AUDIO button to call up audio menu.
Repeatedly press the AUDIO button to cycle
through each available audio track.
The chapter/title/track number will be automatically selected (if valid, based on media content) if
3 seconds expire without any keypad inputs.
ANGLE:
The operator can cancel the input chapter/title/
track number by actuating the CLEAR control
prior to the expiration of the 3-second timer.
Press the ANGLE button to call up camera angle
menu.
These functions can be used only for the DVD
discs which correspond to them.
Repeatedly press the ANGLE button to cycle
through each available angle.
CLEAR:
Press the CLEAR button to clear all numeric
inputs, if actuated prior to expiration of the
3-second timer.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Use a lightly dampened, lint free cloth to clean the
surfaces of your INFINITI Mobile Entertainment
System (DVD player face, screen, remote control,
etc.).
NUMERIC KEYPAD (0–9 & ≥10):
Do not attempt to use the system in extreme
temperature conditions [below -4°F (-20°C) or
above 158°F (70°C)].
Press the NUMERIC KEYPAD to directly access
disc chapters, titles or tracks by inputting their
numeric value.
Do not attempt to operate the system in extreme
humidity conditions (less than 10% or more than
75%).
The “≥10” button input numbers greater than or
equal to 10, allowing up three digits to be input
for selecting chapter/title/track number.
The subsequent actuation of numeric buttons will
continuously shift the previously input number to
the “left”.
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● A new disc may be rough on its inner
and outer edges. Remove the rough
edges using the side of a pen or pencil
as illustrated.
CAUTION
● Do not use any solvents or cleaning
solutions when cleaning the video
system.
● Never attempt to use a DVD that has
been cracked, deformed, or repaired
using adhesive. Doing so may cause
damage to the equipment.
● Do not use excessive force on the monitor screen.
● Avoid touching or scratching the monitor screen as it may become dirty or
damaged.
● Handle the DVD carefully to avoid contamination or flaws. Otherwise, signals may not
be read properly.
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HOW TO HANDLE THE DVD
CAUTION
● Handle a DVD by its edges. Never touch
the surface of the disc.
● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from
the center to the outer edge using a
clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc
using a circular motion.
● Do not write, draw or attach anything on any
side of the DVD.
● Do not store the DVD in locations with direct
sunlight or in high temperatures or humidity.
● Always place discs in the storage case when
they are not being used.
● Do not put on any sticker or write anything
on either surface of the DVD.
● Do not use a conventional record
cleaner, benzine, thinner or alcohol intended for industrial use.
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● DVDs with a region code other than
A is displayed in
“1”. The region code s
a small symbol printed on the top of
B.
the DVD s
5. If the disc cannot be ejected see your
INFINITI dealer for further assistance.
6. Re-program the radio presets.
● DVDs that are not round.
● DVDs with a paper label.
● DVDs that are warped, scratched, or
have unequal edges.
● Recordable
(DVD+R).
digital
video
discs
● Rewritable
(DVD+RW).
digital
video
discs
If a DVD with a paper label is used and
becomes jammed, you may be able to reset
the unit and eject the jammed disc with the
following procedure:
1. Record the radio presets.
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DVD player operation precautions
Do not use the following DVDs as they may
cause the DVD player to malfunction:
● 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal from
the battery for five minutes.
3. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
4. Check to see if the jammed DVD has
been ejected. If it has not, try to eject
the DVD by pushing the eject button.
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● When changing batteries, do not let dust or
oil get on the remote control and headphones.
FCC Notice:
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Remote control and headphones
battery replacement
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid.
2. Replace batteries with new ones.
● Size AA (remote control)
● Size AAA (headphones)
Make sure that the
and
ends on
the batteries match the markings inside the
compartment.
3. Close the lid securely.
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If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, close the lid securely.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
● If you will not be using the remote control for
long periods of time, remove the batteries.
● Replacement of the batteries is needed
when the remote control only functions at
extremely close distances to the DVD player
or not at all.
● Be careful not to touch the battery terminal.
● An improperly disposed battery can harm
the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.
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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your INFINITI, be sure to observe the following
precautions, otherwise the new equipment may
adversely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
WARNING
● A cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
● If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion, the hands free cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Exercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
BLUETOOTHT HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM
CAUTION
● Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the electronic control
modules.
● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic control system harnesses. Do not route the
antenna wire next to any harness.
● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
● Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
● For details, consult an INFINITI dealer.
WARNING
● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle
in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme
caution at all times so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
● If you are unable to devote full attention
to vehicle operation while talking on
the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
● If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.
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module when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position with the paired cellular phone turned
on and carried in the vehicle.
You can register up to 5 different BluetoothT
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.
INFINITI Voice Recognition system supports the
phone commands, so dialing a phone number
using your voice is possible. For more details, see
“INFINITI Voice Recognition System” later in this
section.
Before using the BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
● Set up the wireless connection between a
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone
module before using the hands-free phone
system.
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Your INFINITI is equipped with the BluetoothT
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have an approved BluetoothT enabled cellular phone, you
can set up the wireless connection between your
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module.
With BluetoothT wireless technology, you can
make or receive a hands-free telephone call with
your cellular phone in the vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is paired to the invehicle phone module, no other phone connecting procedure is required. Your phone is automatically connected with the in-vehicle phone
● Some BluetoothT enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle
phone module. Please visit www.infiniti.com/
bluetooth for a recommended phone list and
pairing.
● You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:
– Your vehicle is outside of the cellular service area.
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– Your vehicle is in an area where it is
difficult to receive cellular signal; such as
in a tunnel, in an underground parking
garage, near a tall building or in a mountainous area.
● If the hands-free phone system seems to be
malfunctioning, see “Troubleshooting guide”
later in this section. You can also visit
www.infiniti.com/bluetooth for troubleshooting help.
– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it
from being dialed.
● Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers. Storing the device in a different location may
reduce or eliminate the noise.
● When the radio wave condition is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person’s voice during a call.
● Immediately after the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position or the DVD-ROM
for the navigation system is inserted into the
player, it may be impossible to receive a call
for a short period of time.
● Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the
in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone
quality degradation and wireless connection
disruption.
● While a cellular phone is connected through
the BluetoothT wireless connection, the battery power of the cellular phone may discharge quicker than usual. The BluetoothT
Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge
cellular phones.
● Refer to the cellular phone owner’s manual
regarding the telephone charges, cellular
phone antenna and body, etc.
● The signal strength display on the monitor
will not coincide with the signal strength
display of some cellular phones.
● If reception between callers is unclear, adjusting the incoming or outgoing call volume
may improve the clarity. See “Call volume”
later in this section.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory information
– CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the
supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
modification, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
– Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference and
2. this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IC Regulatory information
– Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
– This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
BLUETOOTHt is a
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
U.S.A. and licensed to
Xanavi Informatics
Corporation.
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VOICE COMMANDS
NOTE:
You can use voice commands to operate various
BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System features
using the INFINITI Voice Recognition system. For
more details, see “INFINITI Voice Recognition
System” later in this section.
If a phone is already paired with the system; Step 1. will not work. To pair another
phone, press the SETTING button, then select the “Phone” key and press the ENTER
button. Scroll to the bottom of the list and
select the “Bluetooth Setup” key and press
the ENTER button. Select the “Pair Phone”
key, and press the ENTER button then follow the instructions in Step 2.
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PAIRING PROCEDURE
1. Press the PHONE button on the instrument
panel or the
switch on the steering
wheel, and select the “Pair phone” key on
the display using the INFINITI controller.
Then press the ENTER button.
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2. Select the “None (Add New)” key from the
name list of the phones, and press the ENTER button.
3. When a PIN code appears on the screen,
operate the BluetoothT cellular phone to
enter the PIN code.
The pairing procedure of the cellular phone
varies according to each cellular phone. See
the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for the
details. You can also visit www.infiniti.com/
bluetooth. You can also call INFINITI Consumer Affairs Department for instructions on
pairing recommended cellular phones.
When the pairing is completed, the screen
will return to the BluetoothT setup display.
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PHONEBOOK
Up to 40 phone numbers can be stored in the
phonebook.
1. Press the SETTING button, then select the
“Phone” key and press the ENTER button.
2. Select the “Phonebook” key and press the
ENTER button.
3. Select one of the “None (Add New)” keys
from the name list of the phonebook and
press the ENTER button.
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4. Select the “Transfer via Bluetooth” key in
order to transfer a phonebook entry from
your cellular phone to your phonebook in
your car.
6. After the download is registered in the
phonebook, the system will ask if you want to
add a voicetag for it. The voicetag screen will
be displayed.
7. When the phonebook download is completed, the screen will return to the name list
of the phonebook.
5. Operate the cellular phone to send a person’s name and phone number from the
memory of the cellular phone. The memory
sending procedure from the cellular phone
varies according to each cellular phone
manufacturer. See the cellular phone owner’s manual for more details.
If you want to add a voicetag select the “Yes”
key and press the ENTER button. For example, if the person’s name is David, speak
“David” while the Store voicetag screen is
on the display. The David voicetag is stored
in the phonebook. Voicetag is a useful function for easy dialing supported by the Voice
Recognition system. For more information,
see “INFINITI Voice Recognition System”
later in this section.
There are different methods to input a phone
number. Select one of the following options for
Step 4 above.
Enter Data by Keypad:
Input the name and phone number manually using the keypad displayed on the screen. For information on how to use the touch screen, see
“How to use the touch screen” earlier in this
section.
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Copy from Downloaded Phonebook:
Copy a phonebook from the BluetoothT cellular
phone. The availability of this function depends
on each cellular phone. The copying procedure
from the cellular phone also varies according to
each cellular phone. See the cellular phone owner’s manual for more details.
4. After the call is over, perform one of the
following to finish the call:
a. Select the “Hang up” key on the Call in
Progress screen and press the ENTER
button.
b. Press the
wheel.
Copy from Outgoing Call Logs:
Store the name and phone number from the
outgoing call list.
Copy from Incoming Call Logs:
Store the name and phone number from the
incoming call list.
Transfer via Bluetooth:
Transfer a contact from the BluetoothT cellular
phone. Availability of this function depends on
each cellular phone. The transferring procedure
from the cellular phone also varies according to
each cellular phone. See the cellular phone owner’s manual for more details.
Delete:
Delete a contact that is registered in the phonebook.
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MAKING A CALL
To make a call, follow the procedure below.
1. Press the PHONE button on the instrument
switch on the steering
panel or the
wheel. The “Phone” screen will appear on
the display.
2. Select the “Call (Phonebook)” key on the
“Phone” menu, and press the ENTER button.
3. Select the registered person’s name from
the list, and press the ENTER button. Dialing
will start and the screen will change to the
Call in Progress screen.
switch on the steering
c. When the Call in Progress screen is displayed, press the PHONE button on the
instrument panel to hang up. If any other
screen is currently displayed, press the
PHONE button to display the Call in
Progress screen first, then press the
PHONE button again to hang up.
There are different methods to make a call. Select
one of the following options instead of “Call
(Phonebook)” in Step 2 above.
● Redial:
Dial the previously dialed number again.
● Call (Call Logs):
Select the name or phone number from the
incoming or outgoing call logs.
● Call (Downloaded):
Select the name or phone number from the
downloaded call list.
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● Dial (Keypad):
Answer:
Accept an incoming call to talk.
Input the phone number manually using the
keypad displayed on the screen. For information on how to use the touch screen, see
“How to use the touch screen” earlier in this
section.
On Hold:
Put an incoming call on hold.
Reject Call:
Reject an incoming call.
To finish the call, follow one of the procedures
listed below.
a. Touch the “Reject Call” key on the display.
b. Press the PHONE button on the instrument
panel.
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RECEIVING A CALL
c. Press and hold the phone
steering wheel switches.
When you hear a phone ring, the display will
change to phone mode. To receive a call, follow
one of the procedures listed below.
a. Touch the “Answer” key on the display.
b. Press the PHONE button on the instrument
panel.
c. Press the phone
wheel switches.
button on the steering
There are some options available when receiving
a call. Select one of the following displayed on
the screen.
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button on the
Dial (Keypad):
Brings up a keypad; enter digits when needed.
For example, entering your PIN number for voicemail.
NOTE:
switch on the
Pushing the TALK
steering wheel during a call allows numbers and digits to be sent using Voice Recognition.
Cancel Mute:
This will appear after the “Mute” key is touched.
Mute will be cancelled.
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DURING A CALL
There are some options available during a call.
Select one of the following displayed on the
screen if necessary.
Hang up:
Finish the call.
Use Handset:
Transfer the call to the cellular phone.
Mute:
Mute your voice to the person.
To adjust the person’s voice to be louder or
quieter, press the volume control switch located
on the steering wheel switches or turn the volume
control knob on the instrument panel while talking
on the phone. This adjustment is also available in
the SETTING mode.
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ENDING A CALL
To finish the call, perform one of the following
procedures:
● Select the “Hang up” key on the Call in
Progress display and press the ENTER button.
● Push the
wheel.
switch on the steering
● When the Call in Progress screen is displayed
press the PHONE button on the instrument
panel to hang up. If any other screen is currently displayed, press the PHONE button to
display the Call in Progress screen first, then
press the PHONE button again to hang up.
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● Delete an Entry of Downloaded Phonebook:
Delete a single entry from the downloaded
phonebook. Touch the corresponding letter
key, then touch on the name key you wish to
delete. Touch the “Yes” key to delete the
entry.
Automatic Hold:
If this item is turned on, an incoming call will be
placed on hold automatically after several rings.
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PHONE SETTING
To set up the BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone
System to your preferred settings, press the SETTING button on the instrument panel and select
the “Phone” key on the display, and then press
the ENTER button.
Phonebook:
See “Phonebook” earlier in this section for adding, editing and deleting a contact.
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Downloaded Phonebook:
See the following information for each item.
● Download All:
Download all of the contacts registered in
the BluetoothT cellular phone. Availability of
this function depends on each cellular
phone. The memory downloading procedure
from the cellular phone also varies according
to each cellular phone. See your cellular
phone Owner’s Manual for more details.
Use Vehicle Ringtone:
If this item is turned on, a specific ringtone that is
different from the cellular phone’s will sound
when receiving a call.
Delete Call Logs:
Delete all the outgoing or incoming call logs from
the list.
Bluetooth Setup:
See the following information for each item.
● Delete Downloaded Phonebook:
Delete all of the downloaded phonebook
entries.
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● Paired Phone List:
Up to 5 registered cellular phones are
shown on the list. If you select a cellular
phone that is different from the one currently
being connected, the newly selected phone
will be connected to the system.
● Edit Phone Name:
If you would like to change the way your
phone’s name is displayed, select this key; a
character input screen will be displayed.
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● Bluetooth:
If this item is turned off, the connection between the cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module will be canceled.
● Priority Change
If multiple phones are registered to the system, you can change the priority of the
phones on the shown list. The system shows
the priority level of each phone. Select
phone to change priority. Then, select another phone to swap priority levels.
● Bluetooth Info.:
Check information about the device name,
vehicle name, device address, device PIN
and connection status.
● Pair Phone:
See “Pairing Procedure” in this section.
● Remove Paired Phone:
Delete a registered cellular phone from the
paired list.
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INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION
SYSTEM
You can also adjust the volume of an incoming
voice during a call by pushing the volume control
switch on the steering wheel or by turning the
volume control knob on the instrument panel.
INFINITI Voice Recognition allows hands-free
operation of the systems equipped on this vehicle, such as phone and vehicle information.
There are two voice recognition modes of operation available. They are:
● Standard Mode
● Alternate Command Mode
In Standard Mode (the factory default setting),
commands that are available are always shown
on the display and announced by the system. You
can complete your desired operation by simply
following the prompts given by the system. In this
mode, hands-free operation of Audio Climate
Control and Display is not available through
INFINITI Voice Recognition.
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CALL VOLUME
Adjusting the incoming or outgoing call volume
may improve clarity if reception between callers is
unclear.
For advanced operation, you can change to an
Alternate Command Mode that enables the operation of the display, audio, and climate control
through INFINITI Voice Recognition. When this
mode is active, an expanded list of commands
can be spoken after pushing the TALK
switch on the steering wheel, and the voice command menu prompts are turned off.
● Incoming call — adjusting this setting allows
you to hear a difference in volume.
● Outgoing call — adjusting this setting allows
the person you are talking with to hear a
difference in volume.
To access the settings, press the SETTING button, then highlight “Volume and Beeps” using the
INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button.
In Alternate Command Mode the recognition
success rate may be affected because the number of available commands and the ways of
speaking each command are increased. See
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“INFINITI Voice Recognition Alternate Command
Mode” later in this section.
To improve the recognition success rate when
Alternate Command Mode is active, try using the
Speaker Adaptation Function available in that
mode. See “Speaker Adaptation Function” later
in this section. Otherwise, it is recommended that
Alternate Command Mode be turned off and
Standard Mode be used for the best recognition
performance.
Displaying user guide
If you use the INFINITI Voice Recognition system
for the first time or you do not know how to
operate it, you can display the User Guide for
confirmation.
You can confirm how to use voice commands by
accessing a simplified User Guide, which contains basic instructions and tutorials for several
voice commands.
For the voice commands for the navigation system, refer to the Navigation System Owner’s
Manual of your vehicle.
For vehicles in the U.S., the factory default setting
is the Standard Mode. See 9Standard Mode9 in
this section. For vehicles in Canada, the factory
default setting is the Alternate Command Mode.
See 9Alternate Command Mode9 later in this section.
INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION
STANDARD MODE
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1. Press the INFO button on the instrument
panel.
2. Highlight the “Others” key using the INFINITI
controller and press the ENTER button.
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using
the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER
button.
The Standard Mode enables control of navigation, phone and vehicle information. With this
setting active, commands that are available are
always shown on the display and announced by
the system.
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NOTE:
Tutorials on the operation of the Voice Recognition system
You can skip steps 1 to 3 by pressing
the
switch and saying “Help”.
If you choose “Finding a Street Address” or
“Placing Calls”, you can view tutorials on how to
perform these operations using Voice Recognition.
4. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the
INFINITI controller and press the ENTER
button.
5. Highlight an item using the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button.
Available items:
● Getting Started
Describes the basics of how to operate the
Voice Recognition system.
● Finding a Street Address
Tutorial for entering a destination by street
address.
● Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by voice
command operation.
● Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips of speaking for correct
command recognition by the system.
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Getting started
Before using the Voice Recognition system for
the first time, you can confirm how to use commands by viewing the Getting Started section of
the User Guide.
1. Highlight “Getting Started” and press the
ENTER button.
2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the
screen using the INFINITI controller.
● Voice Recognition Settings
Describes the available Voice Recognition
settings.
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USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, INFINITI Voice Recognition is initialized,
which takes a few seconds. When completed,
the system is ready to accept voice commands. If
the
switch is pressed before the initialization completes, voice commands will not be accepted. Please wait until the INFINITI Voice Recognition initialization is completed.
BEFORE STARTING
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Useful tips for correct operation
Voice recognition settings
You can display useful speaking tips to help the
system recognize your voice commands correctly.
The available settings of the INFINITI Voice Recognition system are described.
1. Highlight “Help on Speaking” and press the
ENTER button.
2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the
screen using the INFINITI controller.
To get the best recognition performance from
Voice Recognition, observe the following:
1. Highlight “Voice Recognition Settings” and
press the ENTER button.
● The interior of the vehicle should be as quiet
as possible. Close the windows to eliminate
the surrounding noises (traffic noise and vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the
system from correctly recognizing the voice
commands.
2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the
screen using the INFINITI controller.
● Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a
command.
● Speak in a natural conversational voice without pausing between words.
● If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan
speed is automatically lowered so that your
commands can be recognized more easily.
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Operating tips
● Say a command after the tone. Voice commands cannot be accepted when the icon
is
.
● Commands that are available are always
shown on the display and spoken through
voice menu prompts. Commands other than
those that are displayed are not accepted.
Please follow the prompts given by the system.
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switch located on the
2. A list of commands appears on the screen,
and the system announces, “Would you like
to access Phone, Navigation, Information or
Help?”
GIVING VOICE COMMANDS
1. Press the
steering wheel.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
screen changes from
to
, speak
a command.
4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts
and speak after the tone sounds until your
desired operation is completed.
● If the command is not recognized, the system repeats the announcement. Repeat the
command in a clear voice.
● Press the
switch on the steering
wheel to return to the previous screen.
● If you want to cancel the command, press
and hold the
switch. The message,
“Voice cancelled” will be announced.
● If you want to adjust the volume of the system feedback, push the volume control
switch on the steering wheel or use the
audio system volume knob while the system
is making an announcement.
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How to speak numbers
Improving Recognition of Phone numbers:
Voice Recognition requires a certain way to
speak numbers when giving voice commands.
Refer to the following examples.
You can improve the recognition of phone numbers by saying the phone number in three groups
of numbers. For example, when you try to call
800-662-6200, say “eight zero zero” first, and
the system will then ask you for the next three
digits. Then, say “six six two”. After recognition,
the system will then ask for the last four digits.
Say, “six two zero zero”. Using this method of
phone digit entry can improve recognition performance.
General rule:
● Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used.
● When saying the phone number 800-6626200, the system will accept “eighthundred” in addition to “eight zero zero” or
“eight oh oh”. 500, 700, and 900 are also
supported.
Examples:
● 1-800-662-6200
– “One eight zero zero six six two six two
zero zero”
– “One eight hundred six six two six two
zero zero”
NOTE:
When speaking a house number, speak the
number “0” as “zero” or “oh”. If the letter
“O” is included in the house number, it will
not be recognized as “0” even if you speak
“oh” instead of “zero”.
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Standard Mode command list
Category Command:
COMMAND
ACTION
Phone
Displays Phone function commands.
Navigation
Displays Navigation function commands.
Information
Displays Vehicle Information.
Help
Displays User Guide.
Navigation Command:
COMMAND
ACTION
Address
Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental US and Canada only).
Places
Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location.
Home
Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book.
Previous Destinations
Sets a route to a previous destination.
Phone Command:
COMMAND
Dial Number
Change Number
ACTION
Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits.
Corrects the phone number when it is not recognized (available during phone number entry).
Redial
Makes a call to the last dialed number.
Phonebook
Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Phonebook.
International Call
Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken, as well as star (*), pound (#), and plus (+).
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Vehicle Information Command: (if so equipped)
COMMAND
ACTION
Traffic Info.
Turns the traffic information system on and off.
Fuel Economy
Displays Fuel Economy information.
Trip Computer
Displays Trip information.
Maintenance
Displays Maintenance information.
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Voice command examples
Some basic voice command examples are described here.
For navigation system commands, see the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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Example 1 — Placing a call to the phone
number 800-662-6200:
2. The system announces, “Would you like to
access Phone, Navigation, Information or
Help?”
1. Press the
steering wheel.
switch located on the
3. Say “Phone”.
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4. Say “Dial Number”.
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5. Say “800”.
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6. The system announces, “Please say the next
three digits or dial, or say change number.”
7. Say “662”.
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● You can only say a phone number using the
3-3-4 grouping, 7 digits, and 10 digits using
this command. Please use the “International
Call” command for all other formats, and
when special characters such as star (*),
pound (#), and plus (+) need to be entered.
● If you say “Change Number” during phone
number entry, the system will automatically
request that you repeat the number using
the 3-3-4 format. In this case please say the
area code first and then follow the prompts.
● Do not add a “1” in front of the area code
when speaking phone numbers.
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8. The system announces, “Please say the last
four digits” or say change number.
10. The system announces, “Dial or Change
Number?”
9. Say “6200”.
11. Say “Dial”.
● If the system does not recognize your command, please try repeating the command
using a natural voice. Speaking too slow or
too loudly may further decrease recognition
performance.
12. The system makes a call to 800-662- 6200.
NOTE:
● You can also speak “800-662-6200” (10
continuous digits) or “662-6200” (7 continuous digits), if the area code is not necessary. However, the 3-3-4 digit grouping is
recommended for improved recognition.
See “How to speak numbers” earlier in this
section.
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Example 2 — Placing an international call
to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333:
2. The system announces, “Would you like to
access Phone, Navigation, Information or
Help?”
1. Press the
steering wheel.
switch located on the
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4. Say “International Call”.
3. Say “Phone”.
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INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION
ALTERNATE COMMAND MODE
The Alternate Command Mode enables control
of the Audio, Climate Control and Display systems as well as additional commands for the
Vehicle Information, Phone and Navigation systems. With this setting active, the system does
not announce or display the available commands
at each step.
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5. Say “011811112223333”.
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6. Say “Dial”.
7. The system makes a call to 011-81-111222-3333.
NOTE:
Any digit input format is available in the
International Number input process, as
well as the special characters such as star
(*), pound (#), and plus (+).
When Alternate Command Mode is activated, an
expanded list of commands can be used after
pushing the TALK
switch. Under this
mode, the screen for Standard Mode commands
is not available on the display. Please review the
expanded command list, available when this
mode is active, as some Standard Mode commands are replaced. Please see examples of
Alternate Command Mode screens.
Please note that in this mode the recognition
success rate may be affected as the number of
available commands and ways of speaking each
command are increased. You can turn this mode
ON or OFF. When this mode is activated, the
Voice Recognition Settings will change to show
more options.
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Activating Alternate Command Mode
1. Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel.
2. Highlight the “Others” key on the display and
then press the ENTER button.
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key and
then press the ENTER button.
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4. Highlight the “Alternate Command Mode”
key and press the ENTER button.
6. Alternate Command Mode is activated and
the setting menu is expanded to include the
Alternate Command Mode options. See
“Settings menu” later in this section for an
explanation of the options.
5. The confirmation message is displayed on
the screen. Select the “OK” key and press
the ENTER button to activate the Alternate
Command Mode.
Displaying the command list
If you are controlling the system by voice commands for the first time or do not know the
appropriate voice command, perform the following procedure for displaying the voice command
list (available only in Alternate Command Mode).
Press the
switch, listen for the tone and
say, “Help”. The system will respond by displaying the command list main menu.
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Only manual controls such as the touch screen
can navigate the command list menu.
1. Press the INFO button on the instrument
panel.
As an alternative to the voice command “Help”,
you may access the command list using the following steps:
2. Highlight the “Others” key using the INFINITI
controller and press the ENTER button.
5. Highlight a category using the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button. The
command list for the category selected is
shown.
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using
the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER
button.
NOTE:
6. If necessary, scroll the screen using the
INFINITI controller to view the entire list.
7. Press the BACK button to return to the
previous screen.
You can skip steps 1 to 3 if you say “Help”.
4. Highlight the “Command List” key using the
INFINITI controller and press the ENTER
button.
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Alternate Command Mode command
list
Navigation Command:
COMMAND
ACTION
Home
Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book.
Address Book
Displays the first 5 entries of the Address Book.
Previous Destinations
Sets a route to a previous destination.
Previous Start Point
Calculates a route to your previous starting point of the last route.
Address
Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental US and Canada only).
Places
Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location.
Fastest Route
Recalculates a route to the current destination using the fastest estimated time.
Minimize Freeway
Recalculates a route to the current destination while minimizing freeway usage.
Shortest Route
Recalculates a route to the current destination using the shortest distance.
Recalculate
Recalculates a route to the current destination.
Route Information
Displays the Route Information Menu.
Cancel Route
Cancels the current route.
Detour
Displays a list of distances to detour from the current route.
Show Current Location
Displays the current location on the Map view.
Planview Map
Changes the Map display to a 2-dimensional view.
Birdview Map
Changes the Map display to Birdview.
Planview Split Map
Changes the Map display to show two 2-dimensional maps using a split screen.
Birdview Split Map
Changes the Map display to show a 2-dimensional map and Birdview map using a split screen.
Heading Up
Changes the Map display to keep the direction of the vehicle pointing up on the screen.
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COMMAND
ACTION
North Up
Changes the Map display to keep north pointing up on the screen.
Zoom In
Changes the map scale to a smaller number.
Zoom Out
Changes the map scale to a larger number.
Landmark Icons
Shows or hides the points of interests on the displays.
Guidance Voice
Turns the navigation voice guidance on or off.
Guide Voice Repeat
Repeats the last navigation voice guidance.
Store Location
Stores the current location to the Address Book.
Phone Command:
COMMAND
ACTION
Redial
Makes a call to the last dialed number.
Dial Number
Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits.
Phonebook
Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Phonebook.
Outgoing Calls
Shows the last 5 outgoing phone calls.
Incoming Calls
Shows the last 5 incoming phone calls.
International Call
Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken, as well as star (*), pound (#), and plus (+).
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Audio Command:
COMMAND
ACTION
Radio
Turns the radio on, selecting the station and band last played.
Radio AM
Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played.
Radio FM
Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played.
Satellite Radio
Turns to the SAT band, selecting the station last played.
Music Box
Turns to the Music Box hard-disk drive audio system.
CD
Starts to play a CD.
Vehicle Information Command:
COMMAND
ACTION
Traffic Info
Turns the traffic information system on and off.
Fuel Economy
Displays Fuel Economy information.
Trip Computer
Displays Trip information.
Maintenance
Display Maintenance information.
Tire Pressure
Displays the Tire Pressure screen.
Climate Control Command:
COMMAND
ACTION
Climate Control
Turns the climate control system on and operates it in the AUTO mode.
Climate Control Off
Turns the climate control system off.
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4. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the
INFINITI controller and press the ENTER
button.
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Displaying user guide
5. Highlight an item using the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER button.
You can confirm how to use voice commands by
accessing a simplified User Guide, which contains basic instructions and tutorials for several
voice commands.
Available items:
● Getting Started
Describes the basics of how to operate the
Voice Recognition system.
1. Press the INFO button on the instrument
panel.
● Using the Address Book
2. Highlight the “Others” key using the INFINITI
controller and press the ENTER button.
Tutorial for using the Address Book.
● Finding a Street Address
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using
the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER
button.
Tutorial for Finding a Street Address.
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● Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by voice
command operation.
● Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips for how to correctly
speak commands in order for them to be
properly recognized by the system.
● Voice Recognition Settings
Describes the available Voice Recognition
settings.
● Adapting the System to Your Voice
Tutorial for adapting the system to your
voice.
USING THE SYSTEM
Before starting
To get the best performance from INFINITI Voice
Recognition, observe the following:
● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible. Close the windows to eliminate the
surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system
from recognizing the voice commands correctly.
● When the climate control is in the AUTO
mode, the fan speed decreases automatically for easy recognition.
● Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a
command.
● Speak in a natural voice without pausing
between words.
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Giving voice commands
1. Press and release the
on the steering wheel.
switch located
Initialization
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, INFINITI Voice Recognition is initialized,
which takes a few seconds. When completed,
the system is ready to accept voice commands. If
the
switch is pressed before the initialization completes the display will show the message: “Phonetic data downloaded. Please wait.”
or a beep sounds.
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Operating tips
How to speak numbers
● Say a command after the tone. Voice commands cannot be accepted when the icon
is
.
Voice Recognition requires a certain way to
speak numbers when giving voice commands.
Refer to the following examples.
● If the command is not recognized, the system repeats the announcement. Repeat the
command in a clear voice.
General rule:
● Press the
switch on the steering
wheel to return to the previous screen.
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2. A list of commands appears on the screen,
and the system announces, “Please say a
command from the displayed list or say Help
to show all commands.”
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
screen changes from
to
, speak
a command.
4. Once a command is recognized, the system
will announce the recognized command and
perform the requested action.
If the command is not recognized, the system repeats the announcement. Repeat the
command in a clear voice after the tone.
● If you want to cancel the command, press
and hold the
switch. The message,
“Voice cancelled” will be announced.
● If you want to adjust the volume of the system feedback, push the volume control
switch on the steering wheel or use the
audio system volume knob while the system
is making an announcement.
● To minimize the amount of prompts spoken
by the system in Alternate Command Mode,
use the Minimize Voice Feedback function.
To access the Minimize Voice Feedback
function press the SETTING button, then
select the “Others” key using the INFINITI
controller and press the ENTER button.
Then select the “Voice Recognition” key using the INFINITI controller and press the
ENTER button.
● Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used.
● When saying the phone number 800-6626200, the system will accept “eighthundred” in addition to “eight zero zero” or
“eight oh oh”. 500, 700, and 900 are also
supported.
Examples:
● 1-800-662-6200
– “One eight zero zero six six two six two
zero zero”
– “One eight hundred six six two six two
zero zero”
Improving Recognition of Phone numbers:
You can improve the recognition of phone numbers by saying the phone number in three groups
of numbers. For example, when you try to call
800-662-6200, say “eight zero zero” first, and
the system will then ask you for the next three
digits. Then, say “six six two”. After recognition,
the system will then ask for the last four digits.
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Say, “six two zero zero”. Using this method of
phone digit entry can improve recognition performance.
NOTE:
When speaking a house number, speak the
number “0” as “zero” or “oh”. If the letter
“O” is included in the house number, it will
not be recognized as “0” even if you speak
“oh” instead of “zero”.
Settings menu
The content of the Settings Menu differs when
the system is in the Alternate Command Mode.
Command List:
Displays the command list for Alternate Command Mode.
User Guide:
The user guide provides basic instructions for
using Voice Recognition and accessing some
voice commands.
NOTE:
The user guide can also be accessed from
within the INFO menu after pressing the
INFO button.
Speaker Adaptation:
Starts a system training procedure to learn the
specific sounds of your voice. See “Speaker adaptation function” later in this section.
Alternate Command Mode:
For advanced operation, an Alternate Command
Mode is provided. This setting enables control of
the Audio and Climate Control systems in addition to additional commands for the Phone and
Navigation systems. With this setting active, the
system does not announce or display the available commands at each step. When this mode is
activated, the Voice Recognition Settings will
change to show more options.
Minimize Voice Feedback:
Reduces the amount of the information spoken
for each voice instruction.
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SPEAKER ADAPTATION FUNCTION
The Voice Recognition system has a function to
learn the user’s voice for better voice recognition
performance. The system can memorize the
voices of up to three persons.
Having the system learn the user’s voice
1. Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel, highlight the “Others” key on the
display and then press the ENTER button.
2. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key and
then press the ENTER button.
3. Highlight the “Speaker Adaptation” key and
then press the ENTER button.
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4. Select the user whose voice is to be memorized by the system and press the ENTER
button.
5. Select a category to be learned by the system from the following list and then press the
ENTER button.
● Navigation
● Audio
● Phone
● Vehicle Info.
● Others
7. The system requests that you repeat a command after a tone. This command is also
displayed on the screen.
The voice commands in the category are
displayed.
6. Select a voice command to train and then
press the ENTER button.
The Voice Recognition system starts.
8. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
screen changes from
to
, speak
the command that the system requested.
9. When the system has recognized the voice
command, the voice of the user is learned.
Press the
switch or the BACK button to
return to the previous screen.
If the system has learned the command correctly,
the voice command indicator on the screen turns
on.
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Continuous Learning:
When this item is turned to ON, you can have the
system learn the voice commands in succession,
without selecting commands one by one.
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Speaker Adaptation function settings
Edit Name:
Edit the user name using the keypad displayed on
the screen.
Store Result:
When this item is turned to ON, the Voice Recognition system can easily recognize the user’s
voice that it has learned.
Reset Result:
Resets the user’s voice that the Voice Recognition system has learned.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The system should respond correctly to all voice
commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide
for the appropriate error.
Where the solutions are listed by number, try
each solution in turn, starting with number one,
until the problem is resolved.
Symptom/error message
Displays “COMMAND NOT RECOGNIZED” or the system fails to interpret
the command correctly.
Solution
1. Ensure that the command format is valid, see “Standard Mode command list” or “Alternate Command Mode command list” earlier in this
section.
2. Speak clearly using your normal speech pattern and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level.
3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive, for example, windows open or defrost on.
NOTE:
If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.
The system consistently selects the
wrong voicetag in the phonebook.
1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. See “BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System” earlier in this
section.
2. Replace one of the voicetags being confused with a different voicetag.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Off-road recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Driving safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Intelligent Key System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Ignition switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Engine protection mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Intelligent Cruise Control system (if so equipped) . . . . 5-19
Selecting the intelligent cruise control mode . . . . . . 5-19
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. . . . . . . . . 5-20
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Conventional (FIXED SPEED) cruise control
mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Brake Assist (WITH PREVIEW FUNCTION)
(for Intelligent Cruise Control System equipped
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Preview function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Using four wheel drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Transfer case shifting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
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Rear sonar system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Front sonar system (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death.
● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle
inspected immediately.
● Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
● Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
● Keep the lift gate and rear vent windows
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passenger compartment. If you must drive with
the lift gate or rear vent windows open,
follow these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
air recirculation but2. Set the
ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air.
● If electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the lift gate or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
● The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering
into
the
passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving
damage to the exhaust system, underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
● The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.
● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
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CAUTION
● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline will seriously reduce the three-way catalyst’s ability to
help reduce exhaust pollutants.
● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual
operating
conditions
are
detected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly by an INFINITI dealer.
● Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
three-way catalyst.
● Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
● Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
They have higher ground clearance than passenger cars to make them capable of performing in a
variety of on-pavement and off-road applications.
This gives them a higher center of gravity than
ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road, allowing
you to anticipate problems. However, they are not
designed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at
all possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds. As
with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate
this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control
or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read the driving safety precautions
later in this section.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
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even if under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Additional information:
● This system does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire.
● The low tire pressure warning system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 16 MPH (26 km/h). Also, this
system may not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while driving).
● The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in low
ambient temperature, check the tire pressure for all four tires.
● You can also check the pressure of all tires
(except the spare tire) on the display screen.
The order of the tire pressure figures displayed on the screen does not correspond
with the actual order of the tire position. See
“Tire pressure information” in the “Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” section.
For additional information, see “Low tire pressure
warning light” in the “Instruments and controls”
section and “Tire pressure monitoring system” in
the “In case of emergency” section.
WARNING
● If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sudden
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Driving with underinflated tires may permanently damage
the tires and increase the likelihood of
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the tire pressure for
all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure
warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. (See “Flat tire” in the “In case
of emergency” section for changing a
flat tire.)
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● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
Some examples are:
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
FCC Notice:
● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors.
CAUTION
Do not place metalized film or any metal
parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This
may cause poor reception of the signals
from the tire pressure sensors, and the
TPMS will not function properly.
Some devices and transmitters may temporarily
interfere with the operation of the TPMS and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate.
– Facilities or electric devices using similar radio
frequencies are near the vehicle.
– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is
being used in or near the vehicle.
– If a computer (or similar equipment) or a
DC/AC converter is being used in or near the
vehicle.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss of
control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all
traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high
speed cornering, or sudden steering maneuvers,
because these driving practices could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects, or cause
the vehicle to roll over, particularly if the
loss of control causes the vehicle to slide
sideways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid
driving when tired. Never drive when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause
drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual,
and also instruct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions
and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
or improperly belted person is significantly
more likely to be injured or killed than a
person properly wearing a seat belt.
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OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this
occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle
must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
● If you decide that it is not safe to return the
vehicle to the road surface based on vehicle,
road or traffic conditions, gradually slow the
vehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
2. Do not apply the brakes.
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occur
if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to
hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure loss
can also be caused by driving on under-inflated
tires.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway
speeds.
4. When appropriate , slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by maintaining the correct air pressure and visually inspect
the tires for wear and damage. See “Wheels and
tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses air
pressure or “blows-out” while driving, maintain
control of the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that this procedure is only a
general guide. The vehicle must be driven as
appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not over react.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while vehicle speed
is reduced. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle back onto the road surface until vehicle
speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the
steering wheel until both tires return to the
road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the appropriate driving lane.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there 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 in
the direction of the flat tire.
● Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
● Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
● Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not over react.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location
off the road and away from traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually
stop the vehicle.
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6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
either contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire or see “Changing a flat
tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of
this Owner’s Manual.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time
and impairs judgement. Driving after
drinking alcohol increases the likelihood
of being involved in an accident injuring
yourself and others. Additionally, if you
are injured in an accident, alcohol can
increase the severity of the injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive under the influence
of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are
injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Although the local laws vary on what is considered
to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol
affects all people differently and most people
underestimate the effects of alcohol.
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 your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition.
● Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead drive either straight up or straight
down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can
tip over sideways much more easily
than they can forward or backward.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If
you drive down them, you may not be
able to control your speed. If you drive
across them, you may roll over.
Your INFINITI is designed for both normal and
off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your INFINITI is mainly designed for
leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle.
Remember that two-wheel drive models are less
capable than four-wheel drive models for rough
road driving and extrication when stuck in deep
snow or mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
● Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle
should be seated with their seat belt
fastened. This will keep you and your
passengers in position when driving
over rough terrain.
● Do not shift gears while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
● Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an
accident.
● If your engine stalls or you cannot make
it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt to turn around. Your vehicle
could tip or roll over. Always back
straight down in R (Reverse) gear and
apply brakes to control your speed.
● Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an accident. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
gear to control your speed.
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● Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Properly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.
● To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack and evenly
distribute the load. Secure heavy loads
in the cargo area as far forward and as
low as possible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires larger than specified in
this manual. This could cause your vehicle to roll over.
● Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move suddenly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.
● Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers have
their seat belts fastened.
● Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your INFINITI is more affected by strong side winds. Slower
speeds ensure better vehicle control.
● Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with 4WD
engaged.
● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment even if the other two
wheels are raised off the ground. Make
sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
● If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your INFINITI four-wheel drive vehicle
has a higher center of gravity than a
two-wheel drive vehicle. The vehicle is
not designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional two-wheel
drive vehicles. Failure to operate this
vehicle correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident.
● Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted,
or radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the rear
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
● Be sure to check the brakes immediately after driving in mud or water. See
“Brake system” later in this section for
“Wet brakes”.
● Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.
● Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
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IGNITION SWITCH
● Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent maintenance
may be required. See “Periodic maintenance” in the “INFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guide.”
WARNING
Never turn the ignition knob to the LOCK
position while driving. The steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
LSD0171
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be turned to LOCK until the shift
selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When turning the ignition switch, make sure the
shift selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
If the shift selector lever is not returned to the P
(Park) position, the ignition switch cannot be
moved toward LOCK.
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When the ignition switch cannot be turned toward the LOCK position when the Intelligent Key
is in range, proceed as follows:
1. Move the shift selector lever into the P (Park)
position.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON
direction.
3. Turn the key toward the LOCK position.
The shift selector lever can be moved from
the P (Park) position if the ignition switch is
in the ON position and the foot brake pedal
is depressed.
There is an OFF position in between LOCK and
ACC, although it does not show on the lock
cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF the steering
wheel is not locked.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/6 of a turn counterclockwise from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. To unlock the
steering wheel, push the ignition switch in
and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left.
If the battery of the vehicle equipped with
the Intelligent Key system is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be turned from
the LOCK position, even using the mechanical key.
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
B position
Push in the ignition switch to the s
when you turn it.
A :
LOCK (Normal parking position) s
The ignition switch cannot be turned back to the
LOCK position unless the selector lever is in the
B
P (Park) position. (It can be turned only to the s
position.)
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in ACC or ON positions when the
engine is not running for an extended period. This can discharge the battery.
The ignition switch can only be locked in the
LOCK position.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
C
pushed in, and turned to the ACC position s
while carrying the Intelligent Key.
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
C :
ACC (Accessories) s
If the engine fails to start using the registered key,
it may be due to interference caused by another
registered key, an automated toll road device or
automated payment device on the key ring. Restart the engine using the following procedures:
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not running.
D :
ON (Normal operating position) s
This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
E :
START s
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 5 seconds.
This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the knob immediately.
It will automatically return to the ON position.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI recommends placing the registered key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices.
● Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Check that all doors are closed.
● Position seat and adjust head restraint.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shift selector lever cannot be
moved out of P (Park) and into any of
the other gear positions if the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position or if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift selector lever is in any of the
driving positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
key to START. Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.
● If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it
and then crank the engine. Release the
key and the accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
● If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE
cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the
key when the engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting. Do not race the engine
while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.
In cold weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of 2–3 minutes before shutting it
off. Starting and stopping the engine over a
short period of time may make the vehicle
more difficult to start.
ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection mode to
reduce the chance of damage if the coolant temperature becomes too high (for example, when
climbing steep grades in high temperature with
heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer).
When the engine temperature reaches a certain
level:
● The engine coolant temperature gauge will
move toward the H position.
● Engine power may be reduced.
● The air conditioning cooling function may be
automatically turned OFF for a short time
(the blower will continue to operate).
Engine power and, under some conditions, vehicle speed will decrease. Vehicle speed can be
controlled with the accelerator pedal, but the
vehicle may not accelerate at the desired speed.
The transmission will downshift or upshift as it
reaches prescribed shift points. You can also
shift manually.
As driving conditions change and engine coolant
temperature is reduced, vehicle speed can be
increased using the accelerator pedal, and air
conditioning cooling function will automatically
be turned back ON.
If:
1. The engine coolant temperature is not reduced.
2. The air conditioning cooling function does
not turn back ON.
3. The engine oil pressure warning/engine
coolant temperature high indicator
illuminates, this may indicate a malfunction.
Move the vehicle off the road in a safe area
and allow the engine to cool. If after checking the oil and coolant, the
remains
on, do not continue to drive and call an
INFINITI dealer.
The malfunction indicator lamp may also come
ON. If only it remains on, you do not need to have
your vehicle towed, but have it inspected soon by
an INFINITI dealer. See “Malfunction indicator
light” in the “Warning and indicator lights” section
of this manual.
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WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving.
If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driving speed, pull to the side of the road in a
safe area. Allow the engine to cool and
return to normal operation. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immediately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), or L (Low). Always
depress the brake pedal until shifting is
completed. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.
● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
● Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse)
while the vehicle is moving. This could
cause an accident.
CAUTION
● When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot
brake should be used for this purpose.
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages.
Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle
performance and driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
1. After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal before moving the shift
selector lever out of the P (Park) position.
2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
move the shift selector lever into a driving
gear.
3. Release the foot brake, then gradually start
the vehicle in motion.
The automatic transmission is designed so
the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed
before shifting from P (Park) to any drive
position while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
The shift selector lever cannot be moved
out of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition key is turned
to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the
key is removed.
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled to produce maximum
power and smooth operation.
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WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the selector
lever is in any position while the engine is
not running. Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal injury
or property damage.
WSD0187
To move the selector lever:
: Shift while depressing the brake pedal
: Shift without depressing brake pedal
Shifting
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake
pedal and move the shift selector lever out of the
P (Park) position.
If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC position for
any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), or
any D (Drive) position, the key cannot be turned
to the LOCK position and be removed from the
ignition switch. Move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position, then the key can be turned to
LOCK.
P (Park):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the
P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the P (Park) selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The
brake pedal should be depressed to move
the selector lever from N (Neutral) or any
drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking
brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking
brake first, then shift the selector lever into the P
(Park) position.
R (Reverse):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the
P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake
pedal must be depressed to move the selector lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or
any drive position to R (Reverse).
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this position. You may
shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
4 (Fourth gear):
Use this position for driving up and down long
slopes where engine braking would be advantageous.
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Do not downshift into the 4 position at speeds
over the following and do not exceed the following speeds in the 4 position.
4H:
62 MPH (100 km/h)
4LO:
31 MPH (50 km/h)
3 (Third gear):
Use this position for driving up and down long
slopes where engine braking would be advantageous.
2 (Second gear):
Use this position for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades.
Do not downshift into the 2 position at speeds
over the following and do not exceed the following speeds in the 2 position.
2WD and AUTO:
71 MPH (115 km/h) w/o tow mode
62 MPH (100 km/h) w/tow mode
4LO:
31 MPH (50 km/h)
1 (Low gear):
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly
or slow driving through deep snow, sand or mud,
or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.
Do not downshift into the 1 position at speeds
over the following and do not exceed the following speeds in the 1 position.
2WD and AUTO:
43 MPH (70 km/h) w/o tow mode
LSD0090
37 MPH (60 km/h) w/tow mode
Shift lock release
4H:
If the battery is discharged, the shift selector lever
may not be moved from the P (Park) position even
with the brake pedal depressed.
43 MPH (70 km/h) w/o tow mode
37 MPH (60 km/h) w/tow mode
4LO:
31 MPH (50 km/h)
To move the shift selector lever, release the shift
lock. The shift selector lever can be moved to N
(Neutral). However, the steering wheel will be
locked unless the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position. This allows the vehicle to be moved
if the battery is discharged.
4H:
62 MPH (100 km/h)
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PARKING BRAKE
To push the shift lock release, complete the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover as
shown.
4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock
release slot and push down.
5. Move the shift selector lever to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shift
lock release.
6. Turn the key to the ON position to unlock the
steering wheel. Now the vehicle may be
moved to the desired location.
If the shift selector lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park), have an INFINITI dealer check the automatic transmission system as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the selector lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position while the engine is
running and the brake pedal is depressed,
the stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an accident
injuring yourself and others.
Accelerator downshift
— in D position —
WARNING
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed.
● Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
Fail-safe
● Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
When the fail-safe operation occurs, please note
that the transmission will be locked in any of the
forward gears according to the condition.
● Do not use the gear shift in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions, such as excessive wheel spinning
and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe
system may be activated. This will occur
even if all electrical circuits are functioning
properly. In this case, turn the ignition key
OFF and wait for 3 seconds. Then turn the
key back to the ON position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating condition. If it does not return to its normal
operating condition, have an INFINITI
dealer check the transmission and repair it
if necessary.
● Do not leave children unattended in a
vehicle. They could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.
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CRUISE CONTROL
● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control switch off and have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.
● The SET indicator light may blink when the
cruise control main switch is turned ON
while pushing the ACCEL/RES, COAST/
SET, or CANCEL switch (located on the
steering wheel). To properly set the cruise
control system, use the following procedures.
WARNING
LSD0158
To engage: Firmly depress the parking brake.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it
will release.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out.
LSD0159
1.
2.
3.
4.
ACCEL/RES switch
COAST/SET switch
CANCEL switch
ON·OFF switch
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
● When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
● In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display then
blinks to warn the driver, see “Vehicle information display” in the “Instruments and controls” section.
● On winding or hilly roads.
● On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.).
● In very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
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CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
ON·OFF switch on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the vehicle information display will illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The SET indicator light in the
vehicle information display will illuminate. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle
maintains the set speed.
● To pass another vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following three methods.
● Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display goes
out.
● Push the ON·OFF switch off. Both the
CRUISE indicator light and SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display go out.
The cruise control is automatically canceled and
the SET light in the vehicle information display
goes out if:
● you depress the brake pedal while pushing
the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch.
The preset speed is deleted from memory.
● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
● you move the shift selector lever to N (Neutral).
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods.
● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.
● Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows to
the desired speed.
● Push and release the COAST/SET switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed decreases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
● Push and release the ACCEL/RES switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed increases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
● Tap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out.
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INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system automatically maintains a selected distance from
the vehicle in front of you according to that vehicle’s speed, or at the set speed, if the road ahead
is clear.
The ICC function has two cruise control modes:
● Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode for
maintaining a selected distance between a
vehicle up to the preset speeds.
● Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode for cruising at preset speeds.
WARNING
Always drive carefully and attentively
when using either cruise control mode.
Read and understand the Owner’s Manual
thoroughly before using the cruise control. To avoid serious injury or death, do
not rely on the system to prevent accidents or to control the vehicle’s speed in
emergency situations. Do not use cruise
control except in appropriate road and
traffic conditions.
WSD0203
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
WSD0204
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode
SELECTING THE INTELLIGENT
CRUISE CONTROL MODE
1 , you can
When you push the ON/OFF switch s
choose the cruise control mode between the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode and the
conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode.
To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode, push the ON/OFF switch quickly. The
CRUISE indicator light will appear in the vehicle
information display.
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Once a control mode is chosen and activates, it
cannot be changed to the other cruise control
mode. To change the mode, push the ON/OFF
switch once, then turn on the system again.
Always confirm the setting in the vehicle information display.
WARNING
● In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode, a warning chime will not
sound to warn you if you are too close
to the vehicle ahead.
● Pay special attention to the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you or a collision could occur.
For the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode,
see the following description. For the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode, see
“Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode”
later in this section.
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode,
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system automatically maintains a selected distance from the
vehicle in front of you according to that vehicle’s
speed, up to the set speed or at the set speed
when the road ahead is clear.
With ICC, the driver can maintain the same
speed as other vehicles without the constant
need to adjust the speed as you would with a
normal cruise control system.
PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TOVEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL
MODE
LSD0105
The system is intended to enhance the operation
of the vehicle when following another vehicle
traveling in the same lane and direction.
1 detects a slower movIf the distance sensor s
ing vehicle ahead of you, the system will reduce
your speed so that you follow the vehicle in front
of you at the selected distance.
The system automatically controls the throttle
and applies the brakes (up to 25% of vehicle
braking power) if necessary.
The detection range of the sensor is approximately 390 ft (120 m) ahead.
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WARNING
● This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
● The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the
system in city traffic or congested
areas.
● This system will not adapt automatically to road conditions. This system
should be used in evenly flowing traffic.
Do not use the system on roads with
sharp curves, or on icy roads, in heavy
rain or in fog.
The distance sensor will not detect under most
conditions:
● Stationary and slow moving vehicles
This system will not automatically brake
the vehicle to a stop.
WARNING
● As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
system. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-minded
driving, or overcome poor visibility in
rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the distance
to the vehicle ahead and the surrounding circumstances in order to maintain
a safe distance between vehicles.
● Although the brake operation is controlled by the system, the system does
not automatically stop the vehicle. If the
vehicle speed falls below approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h), the Intelligent Cruise Control system is automatically canceled and a warning chime
sounds. (The brake control is also
canceled.)
● The system may not detect the vehicle
in front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. To avoid accidents, never
use the Intelligent Cruise Control system under the following conditions:
– On roads where the traffic is heavy or
there are sharp curves.
– On slippery road surfaces such as on
ice or snow, etc.
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.) (When the windshield wiper is
operated at the low speed (LO) or
high speed (HI) position, the Intelligent Cruise Control system is automatically canceled.)
– When strong light (for example, at
sunrise or sunset) is directly shining
on the front of the vehicle.
– When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the
system sensor.
● Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
– On steep downhill roads (the vehicle
may go beyond the set vehicle speed
and frequent barking may result in
overheating the brakes).
● Motorcycles or scooters traveling offset in
the travel lane
– On repeated uphill and downhill
roads.
● Pedestrians or objects in the roadway
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sensor cannot detect the reflector of the vehicle
ahead, the ICC system may not maintain the
selected distance.
– When traffic conditions make it difficult to keep a proper distance between vehicles because of frequent
acceleration or deceleration.
The following are some conditions in which the
sensor cannot detect the signals:
● Do not use the Intelligent Cruise Control system if you are towing a trailer.
The system may not detect a vehicle
ahead.
● In some road or traffic conditions, a
vehicle or object can unexpectedly
come into the sensor detection zone
and cause automatic braking. You may
need to control the distance from other
vehicles using the accelerator pedal. Always stay alert and avoid using the ICC
system when it is not recommended in
this section.
● When the reflector is positioned high on the
vehicle (trailer, etc.).
● When the reflector on the vehicle ahead is
missing, damaged or covered.
● When the reflector is covered with dirt, snow
and road spray.
LSD0105
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode
operation
Always pay attention to the operation of the vehicle and be ready to manually control the proper
following distance. The Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system may not be able to maintain the
selected distance between vehicles (following
distance) or selected vehicle speed under some
circumstances.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
1 located on the front of the
uses a sensor s
vehicle to detect vehicles ahead. The sensor
generally detects the signals returned from the
reflectors on a vehicle ahead. Therefore, if the
● When the snow or road spray from other
vehicles reduces the sensor’s visibility.
● When dense exhaust or other smoke (black
smoke) from vehicles reduces the sensor’s
visibility.
● When excessively heavy baggage is loaded
in the rear seat or the cargo area of your
vehicle.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer, etc.
The ICC system is designed to automatically
check the sensor’s operation. When the sensor is
covered with dirt or obstructions, the system will
automatically be canceled while allowing conventional cruise control to remain operational. If
the sensor is covered with ice, a transparent or
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translucent vinyl bag, etc., the ICC system may
not detect them. In these instances, the vehicleto-vehicle distance control mode may not cancel
and may not be able to maintain the selected
following distance from the vehicle ahead. Be
sure to clean the sensor regularly.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is
designed to maintain a selected distance and
reduce the speed to match the speed of a slower
vehicle ahead; the system decelerates the vehicle as necessary. However, the ICC system can
only apply up to 25% of the vehicle’s total braking
power. This system should only be used when
traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to remain
fairly constant or vehicle speeds change gradually. If a vehicle moves into the traveling lane
ahead or if a vehicle traveling ahead rapidly decelerates, the distance between vehicles may
become closer because the ICC system cannot
decelerate the vehicle quickly enough. If this occurs, the ICC system will sound a warning chime
and blink the system display to notify the driver to
take necessary action.
The system will cancel and a warning chime will
sound if the speed falls below approximately
20 MPH (32km/h). The system will also disengage below the 20 MPH (32km/h) cut-off speed
or over the maximum set speed.
The following items are controlled when the selector lever is in any D (Drive) position.
● When there are no vehicles traveling ahead,
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode maintains the speed set by the driver.
The set speed range is between approximately 25 and 89 MPH (40 and 144 km/h).
● When there is a vehicle traveling ahead, the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
adjusts the speed to maintain the distance
selected by the driver from the vehicle
ahead. The adjusting speed range is between approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h) and
the set speed.
● When the vehicle traveling ahead has moved
out from its lane of travel, the vehicle-tovehicle distance control mode accelerates
and maintains speed up to the set speed.
The ICC system does not control vehicle speed
or warn you when you approach stationary and
slow moving vehicles. You must pay attention to
vehicle operation to maintain proper distance
from vehicles ahead when approaching toll gates
or traffic congestion.
Refer to “Approach warning” later in this section.
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LSD0106
The detection zone of the ICC sensor is limited. A
vehicle ahead must be in the detection zone for
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance detection mode
to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle
ahead.
control the proper distance away from vehicle traveling ahead.
A vehicle ahead may move outside of the detection zone due to its position within the same lane
of travel. Motorcycles may not be detected in the
same lane ahead if they are traveling offset from
the centerline of the lane. A vehicle that is entering the lane ahead may not be detected until the
vehicle has completely moved in the lane. If this
occurs, the ICC system may warn you by
blinking the system indicator and sounding
the chime. The driver may have to manually
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LSD0107
When driving on some roads, such as winding,
hilly, curved, narrow, or roads which are under
construction, the ICC sensor may detect vehicles
in a different lane, or may temporarily not detect a
vehicle traveling ahead. This may cause the ICC
system to decelerate or accelerate the vehicle.
The detection of vehicles can be affected by
vehicle operation (steering maneuver or driving
position in the lane) or vehicle condition. If this
occurs, the ICC system may warn you by
blinking the system indicator and sounding
the chime unexpectedly. You will have to
manually control the proper distance away
from the vehicle traveling ahead.
LSD0108
When driving on the freeway at a set speed and
approaching a slower traveling vehicle ahead, the
ICC will adjust the speed to maintain the distance, selected by the driver, from the vehicle
ahead. If the vehicle ahead changes lanes or exits
the freeway, the ICC system will accelerate and
maintain the speed up to the set speed. Pay
attention to the driving operation to maintain control of the vehicle as it accelerates to the set
speed.
The vehicle may not maintain the set speed on
winding or hilly roads. If this happens, drive without the ICC system.
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4. COAST/SET switch:
Sets desired cruise speed, reduces speed
incrementally.
5. DISTANCE switch:
Changes the following distance to; long,
medium, short.
WSD0205
Intelligent cruise control switch
The system is operated by a master ON/OFF
switch and four control switches, all mounted on
the steering wheel.
1. ON/OFF switch:
Master switch to activate the system
2. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch:
Resumes set speed or increases speed incrementally.
3. CANCEL switch:
Deactivates the system without erasing the
set speed.
WSD0215
Intelligent cruise control system
display
The display is located within the vehicle information display.
1. Intelligent Cruise Control system warning
light (Orange)
The light comes on in the instrument panel if
there is a malfunction in the ICC system.
2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
Indicates whether it detects a vehicle in front
of you.
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3. Set distance indicator
Displays the selected distance between vehicles set with the DISTANCE switch.
4. Indicates your vehicle
5. CRUISE indicator light
The light illuminates in the vehicle information display and indicates that the ON/OFF
switch is ON.
6. Set vehicle speed indicator
Indicates the set vehicle speed.
For Canadian models, the speed will be indicated
by km/h.
WSD0216
System check display
When the key switch is turned ON, the display
comes on as illustrated to check for a display
malfunction, and it turns off when the engine is
started.
WSD0206
Operating vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode
To turn on the cruise control, push the ON/
1 on. The CRUISE indicator light,
OFF switch s
set distance indicator and set vehicle speed indicator come on, and they are on a standby state
for setting.
CAUTION
To avoid accidentally engaging cruise
control, make sure to turn the ON/OFF
switch off when not using the Intelligent
Cruise Control.
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● When the selector lever is not in the D
(Drive), 4, 3, 2, or 1 position.
● While the vehicle is being braked by the
driver.
● When pressing the ACCEL/RES switch
without there being a set speed in memory.
● When the windshield wipers are operating.
● When the parking brake is applied.
● When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system is switched off.
WSD0217
WSD0207
To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle
to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET
switch and release it. (Vehicle ahead detection
indicator, set distance indicator and set vehicle
speed indicator come on.) Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the
set speed. The CRUISE indicator light in the
vehicle information display remains on.
System set display with vehicle ahead
The Intelligent Cruise Control system cannot be
set under the following conditions even if the
COAST/SET switch is pushed.
● When traveling outside the 25 to 89 MPH
(40 to 144 km/h) speed range.
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System operation
WARNING
WSD0218
System set display without vehicle ahead
Normally when controlling the distance to
a vehicle ahead, this system automatically
accelerates or decelerates your vehicle
according to the speed of the vehicle
ahead. Depress the accelerator to properly accelerate your vehicle when acceleration is required for a lane change. Depress the brake pedal when deceleration
is required to maintain a safe distance to
the vehicle ahead due to its sudden braking or if a vehicle cuts in. Always stay alert
when using the ICC system.
The driver sets the desired vehicle speed based
on the road conditions. The ICC system maintains the set vehicle speed, similar to standard
cruise control, as long as no vehicle is detected in
the lane ahead.
The ICC system displays the set speed. The
CRUISE indicator light in the vehicle information
display comes on.
Vehicle detected ahead:
When a vehicle is detected in the lane ahead, the
ICC system decelerates the vehicle by controlling the throttle and applying the brakes to match
the speed of a slower vehicle ahead. The system
then controls the vehicle speed based on the
speed of the vehicle ahead to maintain a driver
selected distance.
The stoplights of the vehicle come on and
the brake pedal depresses when braking is
performed by the ICC system.
CAUTION
Never place your foot under the brake
pedal, when the brake is operated by the
Intelligent Cruise Control system. You
may get your foot caught in the pedal.
When a vehicle ahead is detected, the vehicle
ahead detection indicator comes on. The ICC
system will also display the set speed and selected distance.
Vehicle ahead not detected:
When a vehicle is no longer detected ahead, the
ICC system gradually accelerates your vehicle to
resume the previously set vehicle speed. The ICC
system then maintains the set speed.
When a vehicle is no longer detected the vehicle
ahead detection indicator turns off.
If a vehicle ahead appears during acceleration to
the set vehicle speed or any time the ICC system
is in operation, the system controls the distance
to the vehicle.
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How to change the set vehicle speed
To cancel the preset speed, use any of these
methods:
● Push the CANCEL switch. The set vehicle
speed indicator will go out.
● Tap the brake pedal. The set vehicle speed
indicator will go out.
● Turn the ON/OFF switch off. Both the ON/
OFF switch indicator and set vehicle speed
indicator will go out.
WSD0219
When passing another vehicle, the set speed
indicator will flash when the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed. The vehicle detect indicator
will turn off when the area ahead of the vehicle is
open. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will
return to the previously set speed. The CRUISE
indicator light will appear on the vehicle information display.
Although your vehicle may be at the set vehicle
speed based on ICC system control, depress the
accelerator pedal when it is necessary to accelerate your vehicle rapidly.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:
● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.
● Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. The
set vehicle speed will decrease by approximately 5 MPH (5 km/h for Canada).
● Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will decrease by approximately 1 MPH
(1 km/h for Canada).
To resume the preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle will
resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch. The
set vehicle speed will increase by approximately 5 MPH (5 km/h for Canada).
● Push, then quickly release the ACCEL/RES
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will increase by approximately 1 MPH
(1 km/h for Canada).
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Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle ahead
due to rapid deceleration of that vehicle or if
another vehicle cuts in, the system warns the
driver with the chime and ICC system display.
Decelerate by depressing the brake pedal to
maintain a safe vehicle distance if:
● The chime sounds.
● The vehicle ahead detection and set distance indicator blink.
WSD0208
LSD0117
How to change the set distance to the
vehicle ahead
● The distance to the vehicle ahead will
change according to the vehicle speed. The
higher the vehicle speed, the longer the distance.
The distance to the vehicle ahead can be selected at any time depending on the traffic conditions.
Each time the DISTANCE switch is pressed, the
set distance will change to long, medium, short
and back to long again in that sequence.
● If the engine is stopped, the set distance
becomes “long”. (Each time the engine is
started, the initial setting becomes “long”.)
● The CRUISE indicator light will appear in the
vehicle information display.
The warning chime may not sound in some cases
when there is a short distance between vehicles.
Some examples are:
● When the vehicles are traveling at the same
speed and the distance between vehicles is
not changing.
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling faster
and the distance between vehicles is increasing.
● When the accelerator pedal is depressed,
overriding the system.
● When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle.
The warning chime will not sound when your
vehicle approaches vehicles that are parked or
moving slowly.
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LSD0118
NOTE:
● When the wiper is operated
The approach warning chime may sound
and the system display may blink when the
1
ICC sensor detects some reflectors s
which are fitted on vehicles in other lanes
or on the side of the road. This may cause
the ICC system to decelerate or accelerate
the vehicle. The ICC sensor may detect
these reflectors when the vehicle is driven
on winding roads, hilly roads or when entering or exiting a curve. The ICC sensor
may also detect reflectors on narrow roads
or in road construction zones. In these
cases you will have to manually control the
proper distance ahead of your vehicle.
● When the parking brake is applied
● When the VDC is turned off
● When the VDC operates
Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected by
vehicle operation (steering maneuver or driving
position in the lane) or the traffic condition (for
example, if a vehicle is being driven with some
damage).
Automatic cancellation
A chime sounds under the following conditions
and the control is automatically canceled.
● When the vehicle speed falls below approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h)
● When the selector lever is shifted to a position other than D (Drive), 4, 3, 2, or 1, including the manual shift mode
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● When strong light (sunlight, etc.) is directly
shining on the front of the vehicle
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no longer
present, turn the system off using the Intelligent
Cruise Control ON/OFF Switch. Turn the ICC
system back on to use the system.
WSD0220
WSD0221
Warning light and display
Condition B
Condition A
When the sensor window is dirty, making it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the ICC system is automatically canceled.
The chime sounds and the Intelligent Cruise
Control system is canceled automatically in the
conditions described below. The CRUISE indicator light will appear in the vehicle information
display. Part of the system display will come on or
blink, making it impossible to set.
● When the VDC is turned off
● When the VDC operates
● When a tire slips
The chime sounds and the system warning light
(Orange) will come on in the instrument panel
and the set distance indicators will blink in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place, turn the engine off. Clean the sensor
window with a soft cloth and then perform the
settings again.
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If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still driveable under normal conditions, have the vehicle checked at an
INFINITI dealer.
WSD0222
LSD0105
Condition C
Sensor maintenance
When the ICC system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the orange system warning light will illuminate in the instrument panel.
1 is located
The sensor for the ICC system s
below the front bumper.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place. Turn the engine off and then perform
the settings again.
To keep the ICC system operating properly, be
sure to observe the following:
● Always keep the sensor clean. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner to clean the sensor. To clean the sensor, wipe softly with a
cloth dampened with a diluted mild cleaning
agent and rinse with water then wipe with a
dry cloth.
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● Do not impact the areas around the sensor.
Do not touch or remove the screw located
on the sensor. Doing so could cause failure
or malfunction. If the sensor is deformed due
to an accident, contact an INFINITI dealer.
● Do not attach a sticker (including transparent material) or install an accessory near the
sensor. This could cause failure or malfunction.
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED)
CRUISE CONTROL MODE
This mode allows driving at a speed between 25
to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
● In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode, a warning chime does
not sound to warn you if you are too
close to the vehicle ahead, as neither
the presence of the vehicle ahead nor
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
detected.
● Pay special attention to the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you or a collision could occur.
● Always confirm the setting in the Intelligent Cruise Control system display.
● Do not use the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode when driving under the following conditions:
– When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
– In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies
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 vehicle
control and result in an accident.
WSD0209
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode display and switch
The display is located within the vehicle information display.
1. Intelligent Cruise Control system display
2. ICC system warning light (Orange)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the ICC system and is illuminated in the
instrument panel.
3. CRUISE indicator light
Indicates that the ON/OFF switch is ON and
appears in the vehicle information display.
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4. Cruise set switch indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode of the ICC system and is in the vehicle information display.
set your desired cruising speed. Pushing the
ON/OFF switch again will turn the system completely off.
When the ignition switch is turned off, the system
is also automatically turned off. To use the Intelligent Cruise Control again, push the ON/OFF
switch (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode) or push and hold it (conventional cruise
control mode) again to turn it on.
5. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch:
Resumes set speed or increases speed incrementally.
6. COAST/SET switch:
Sets the desired cruise speed, reduces
speed incrementally.
7. CANCEL switch:
Deactivates the system without erasing the
set speed.
8. ON/OFF switch:
Master switch to activate the system
CAUTION
WSD0210
Operating conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode
To turn on the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode, push and hold the ON/
1 for longer than about 1.5 secOFF switch s
onds.
When pushing the ON/OFF switch on, the Intelligent Cruise Control system display and the
CRUISE indicator light in the vehicle information
display will illuminate. After you hold the ON/OFF
switch on for longer than about 1.5 seconds, the
Intelligent Cruise Control system display goes
out. The CRUISE indicator stays lit. You can now
To avoid accidentally engaging cruise
control, make sure to turn the ON/OFF
switch off when not using the Intelligent
Cruise Control.
To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle
to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET
switch and release it. (The SET indicator light will
come on.) Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.
● To pass another vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously
set speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
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The preset speed can be cancelled using
any of these methods:
● Push the CANCEL button. The SET indicator light will go out.
● Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator light
will go out.
● Turn the ON/OFF switch off. Both the
CRUISE indicator and SET indicator lights
will go out.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES set switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
● Push, then quickly release the ACCEL/RES
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:
● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.
● Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
● Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle will
resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
Automatic cancellation
A chime sounds under the following conditions
and the control is automatically canceled.
● When the vehicle slows down more than
8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed.
● When the vehicle speed falls below approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h).
● When the selector lever is shifted to a position other than D (Drive).
● When the parking brake is applied.
● When the VDC operates (except ABS,
which is functional with ICC system operation).
WSD0222
Warning light
When the system is not operating properly, the
chime sounds and the orange system warning
light will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place. Turn the engine off restart the engine,
resume driving and then perform the setting again.
If it is not possible to set or the indicator
stays on, it may indicate that the system is
malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still
driveable under normal conditions, have
the vehicle checked at an INFINITI dealer.
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BRAKE ASSIST (WITH PREVIEW
FUNCTION) (for Intelligent Cruise
Control System equipped models)
BRAKE ASSIST
When the force applied to the brake pedal exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is activated, generating greater braking force than a
conventional brake booster even with light pedal
force.
● The pre-pressure function ceases when the
following conditions are met:
a. When the driver depresses the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
b. If the driver does not operate the accelerator
or brake pedal within approximately 1 second.
WARNING
The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist
braking operation and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely and be in control of the vehicle at
all times.
PREVIEW FUNCTION
When the Preview Function identifies the need to
apply emergency braking by sensing a vehicle
ahead in the same lane and the distance and
relative speed from it, it applies the brake prepressure before the driver depresses the brake
pedal and helps improve brake response by reducing pedal free play.
LSD0124
● The sensor will not detect:
a. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway
b. Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
c. Motorcycles or scooters traveling offset in the
travel lane as illustrated
● This system will not operate when the vehicle is moving at approximately 20 MPH
(32 km/h) or less.
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WARNING
● The Preview Function is only an aid to
assist the driver and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. Although
the brake operation is controlled by the
system, it does not automatically decelerate the vehicle speed. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
● As there is a performance limit to the
Preview Function, never rely solely on
this system. This system does not correct careless, inattentive or absentminded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad weather.
Reduce the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal, in order to maintain
a safe distance between vehicles.
● The system may not detect the vehicle
in front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. The Preview Function may
not operate properly under the following conditions. The vehicle is still driveable under normal conditions and the
Brake Assist will operate.
– When strong light (for example, at
sunrise or sunset) is directly shining
on the front of the vehicle.
– Winding or hilly roads may cause the
sensor to temporarily not detect a
vehicle in the same lane or may detect objects or vehicles in other
lanes.
– Vehicle position in the lane may
cause the sensor to temporarily not
detect a vehicle in the same lane or
may detect objects or vehicles in
other lanes.
● When the Preview Function operates,
the brake pedal may move slightly and
may make a small noise. This is not a
system malfunction.
WSD0222
Warning light and display
When the Preview Function is not operating
properly, the chime sounds and the orange system warning light will illuminate in the instrument
panel.
Action to take
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the engine
and resume driving.
– When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the
system sensor.
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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
If the indicator stays on, it may indicate that
the Preview Function is malfunctioning
(the brake is operative). Although the Vehicle is still driveable under normal conditions, have the vehicle checked at an
INFINITI dealer.
Sensor maintenance
The sensor for the Preview Function, is common
with Intelligent Cruise Control and is located
below the front bumper.
To keep the Preview Function operating properly,
be sure to observe the following:
● Always keep the sensor clean. Wipe with a
soft cloth carefully so as not to damage
them.
● Do not impact the areas around the sensor.
Do not touch or disassemble the screw located on the sensor. Doing so could cause
failure or malfunction. If the sensor installation part is deformed due to an accident,
contact an INFINITI dealer.
● Do not attach a sticker (including transparent material) or install an accessory near the
sensor. This could cause failure or malfunction.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine
performance.
● Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
● Avoid quick starts.
● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.
● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.
● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles.
● Use a proper gear range which suits road
conditions. On level roads, shift into high
gear as soon as possible.
● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
● Follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule.
● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the front wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● Air conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
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(4WD)
● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more
economical to use the air conditioner and
leave the windows closed to reduce drag.
, use 4H
● For vehicles equipped with
or 4L position only when necessary. Fourwheel drive operation lowers fuel economy.
USING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
WARNING
● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment even if the other two
wheels are raised off the ground. Make
sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
CAUTION
● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO
position on dry hard surface roads. Driving on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO
may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear
and increased fuel consumption.
If the 4WD warning light turns on when
you are driving on dry hard surface
roads:
– in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift
switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,
move the automatic transmission
shift selector lever to the N position
and shift the 4WD shift switch to
2WD.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon
as possible.
● The transfer case may be damaged if
you continue driving with the warning
light blinking rapidly.
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TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING
PROCEDURES
All mode 4WD system provides 4 positions
(AUTO, 2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select
the desired drive mode according to the driving
conditions.
2WD or 4WD shift procedure:
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4WD Shift
Switch Position
AUTO
Wheels Driven
4WD shift
Indicator Light
Transfer 4LO position
Rear wheels or
4 wheels
For driving on paved or slippery
roads
Rear wheels
For driving on dry, paved roads
(Economy drive) or state dynamometer I/M testing
4 wheels
For driving on rocky, sandy or
snow-covered roads
2WD
4H
4LO
Use Conditions
*1
May blink
Neutral disengages the automatic
transmission mechanical parking
lock, which will allow the vehicle
to roll. Do not leave the transfer
shift position in Neutral.*2
Illuminated
For use when maximum power
and traction is required (for example: on steep grades or rocky,
sandy, muddy roads)
Neutral
4 wheels
4WD Shift Procedure
Move the 4WD switch.
2WD <—> AUTO <—> 4H
4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position
engaged.
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO MOVE THE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION SELECT LEVER TO THE N POSITION
IN THIS OPERATION. PERFORM THIS OPERATION
WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the automatic transmission selector lever to the
N position.
3. Push the 4WD shift switch and move it to 4LO or 4H
with the brake pedal depressed.
YOU CANNOT MOVE THE TRANSFER 4WD SHIFT
SWITCH BETWEEN 4H AND 4LO (OR 4LO TO 4H) UNLESS YOU HAVE FIRST STOPPED THE VEHICLE, DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL. *3
*1: The transfer 4LO position indicator light may blink. Stop the vehicle. Be sure to shift the 4WD shift switch after the automatic transmission lever has been
shifted to the N position. If the indicator light keeps blinking after the 4WD shift procedure in the previous page, drive slowly without abrupt maneuvers for
a while. Then the light will turn on or off.
• Avoid making a turn or abrupt starts while shifting to 4LO. Otherwise gears may grind, damaging the drive system.
*2: While changing in and out of 4LO, the ignition key must be ON and the vehicle’s engine must be running for a shift to take place and for the indicator
lights (4WD shift and 4LO position indicator) to be operable. Otherwise, the shift will not take place and no indicator lights will be on or flashing.
*3: Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch to 4LO. The
4LO is selected. See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” later in this section.
indicator light will also turn on when
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The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to
select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the
driving conditions. There are four types of drive
modes available, AUTO, 2WD, 4H and 4LO.
The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the
transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to
move between each mode, 2WD, AUTO, 4H and
4LO.
You must push the switch in to select 4LO,
and the vehicle MUST be stationary and the
automatic transmission selector lever in
the N position when changing into or out of
4LO.
WARNING
When parking, apply the parking brake
before stopping the engine and make sure
that the 4WD shift indicator light is on and
the ATP warning light goes off. Otherwise,
the vehicle could unexpectedly move even
if the automatic transmission is in the P
position.
CAUTION
● Never shift the 4WD shift switch between 4LO and 4H while driving.
● The 4H position provides greater traction. Avoid excessive speed, as it will
cause increased fuel consumption and
higher oil temperatures, and could
damage
drivetrain
components.
Speeds over 62.5 MPH (100 km/h) in 4H
is not recommended.
● The 4LO position provides maximum
power and traction. Avoid raising vehicle speed excessively, as the maximum speed is approximately 31 MPH
(50 km/h).
● When driving straight, shift the 4WD
shift switch to the 2WD, AUTO or 4H
position. Do not move the 4WD shift
switch when making a turn or reversing.
● Do not shift the 4WD shift switch (between 2WD, AUTO and 4H) while driving
on steep downhill grades. Use the engine brake and low automatic transmission gears (D1 or D2) for engine
braking.
● Do not operate the 4WD shift switch
(between 2WD, AUTO and 4H) with the
rear wheels spinning.
● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. Driving on dry
hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may cause
unnecessary noise and tire wear.
INFINITI recommends driving in the
2WD or AUTO position under these
conditions.
● The 4WD transfer case may not be
shifted between 4H and 4LO at low ambient temperatures and the transfer
4LO position indicator light may blink
even when the 4WD shift switch is
shifted. After driving for a while you can
change the 4WD transfer case between
4H and 4LO.
When driving on rough roads,
● Set the 4WD shift switch to AUTO, 4H or
4LO.
● Drive carefully according to the road surface
conditions.
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When the vehicle is stuck,
4LO, you may feel a jolt. This is not
abnormal.
● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4LO.
● When the vehicle is stopped after making a turn, you may feel a slight jolt
after the selector lever is shifted to N or
P. This occurs because the transfer
clutch is released and not because of a
malfunction.
● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat
forward and backward movement to increase the movement.
● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, place
stones or wooden blocks under the tires.
Then try the recovery procedures above. Tire
chains may be effective.
CAUTION
CAUTION
● Do not spin the tires excessively. Tires
will sink deep into the mud, making it
difficult to free the vehicle.
● Avoid shifting gears with the engine
running at high speeds as this may
cause malfunction.
4WD shift switch operations
LSD0144
● Shift the 4WD shift switch to either the
2WD, AUTO, 4H or 4LO position, depending on driving conditions.
● With the switch set to the AUTO position,
distribution of torque to the front and rear
wheels changes automatically, depending
on road conditions encountered [ratio; 0 :
100 (2WD) → 50 : 50 (4WD)]. This results
in improved driving stability.
● If the 4WD shift switch is operated
while making a turn, accelerating or
decelerating or if the key switch is
turned off while in the AUTO, 4H or
● When driving straight, shift the 4WD
shift switch to the 2WD, AUTO or 4H
position. Do not move the 4WD shift
switch when making a turn or reversing.
● Do not shift the 4WD shift switch while
driving on steep downhill grades. Use
the engine brake and low automatic
transmission gears (D1 or D2) for engine braking.
● Do not operate the 4WD shift switch
with the rear wheels spinning.
● Before placing the 4WD shift switch in
the 4H position from 2WD or AUTO,
ensure the vehicle speed is less than
62.5 MPH (100 km/h). Failure to do so
can damage the 4WD system.
● Never shift the 4WD shift switch between 4LO and 4H while driving.
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drive the vehicle straight, accelerate or
decelerate or move the vehicle in reverse, then shift the 4WD shift switch.
● Engine idling speed is high while warming up the engine. Be especially careful
when starting or driving on slippery surfaces with the 4WD shift switch set in
AUTO.
● If the 4WD warning light comes on, the
4WD indicator light goes out.
4WD shift indicator light
CAUTION
LSD0147
The 4WD shift indicator light is located in the
vehicle information display.
The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indicator light will illuminate the position selected by
the 4WD shift switch.
● The 4WD shift indicator light may blink
while shifting from one drive mode to
the other. When the shifting is completed, the 4WD shift indicator light
will come on. If the indicator light does
not come on immediately, make sure
the area around the vehicle is safe, and
● When the 4WD shift switch is turned to
the AUTO position at low ambient temperatures, the 4WD shift indicator light
may show 4H. If this happens, all four
wheels are driven as torque distribution
is in the 4H position. Be careful as the
vehicle may become difficult to turn.
When the vehicle is driven, the 4WD
shift indicator light should change to
AUTO.
● If the 4WD shift indicator light indication changes to 2WD when the 4WD
shift switch is shifted to the AUTO or 4H
position at low ambient temperatures,
the 2WD mode may be being engaged
due to malfunctioning drive system. If
the indicator does not return to normal
and the 4WD warning light comes on,
have the system checked by the nearest
INFINITI dealer.
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4WD warning light
Warning light
Comes on
Blinks rapidly
Blinks slowly
Comes on or blinks
when:
There is a malfunction in the 4–wheel
drive system
The transfer case
oil temperature is
abnormally high
The difference in
wheel rotation is
large
The 4WD warning light is located in the meter.
The 4WD warning light comes on when the key
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the
engine is started.
If any malfunction occurs in the 4WD system
when the key switch is ON, the warning light will
either remain illuminated or blink.
If the 4WD warning light comes on, the 4WD
shift indicator light goes out.
High-temperature transfer case oil makes the
warning light blink rapidly (about twice per second). If the warning light blinks rapidly during
operation, stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Then if the light goes off after a while, you
can continue driving.
A large difference between the diameters of front
and rear wheels will make the warning light blink
slowly (about once per two seconds). Change
the 4WD shift switch into 2WD and do not drive
fast.
CAUTION
● If the warning light comes on or blinks
slowly during operation or rapidly after
stopping the vehicle for a while, have
your vehicle checked by an INFINITI
dealer as soon as possible.
● Shifting between 4H and 4LO is not
recommended when the 4WD warning
light turns on.
● When the warning light comes on, the
2WD mode may be engaged even if the
4WD shift switch is in AUTO or 4H. Be
especially careful when driving. If corresponding parts are malfunctioning, the
4WD mode will not be engaged even if
the 4WD shift switch is shifted.
● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO
position on dry hard surface roads. Driving on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO
may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear
and increased fuel consumption.
If the 4WD warning light turns on when
you are driving on dry hard surface
roads:
– in the AUTO or 4H position, shift the
4WD shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,
move the automatic transmission
shift selector lever to the N position
with the brake pedal depressed, and
shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon
as possible.
● The transfer case may be damaged if
you continue driving with the warning
light blinking rapidly.
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PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS
A
● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: s
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb.
B
● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: s
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
C
CURB: s
WSD0050
WARNING
● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
● Safe parking procedures require that
both the parking brake be set and the
transmission placed into P (Park). Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly or roll away and result in an accident. Make sure the shift
lever has been pushed as far forward as
it can go and cannot be moved without
depressing the foot brake pedal.
● Never leave the engine running while
the vehicle is unattended.
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves.
4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into
traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
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POWER STEERING
BRAKE SYSTEM
The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
much greater steering effort is needed, especially
in sharp turns and at low speeds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping distance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
● While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return
to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high
speeds until the brakes function correctly.
Parking brake break-in
Break-in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drum/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best brake performance.
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This procedure is described in the vehicle service
manual and can be performed by an INFINITI
dealer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
WARNING
● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a
sophisticated device, but it cannot prevent accidents resulting from careless
or dangerous driving techniques. It can
help maintain vehicle control during
braking on slippery surfaces. Remember that stopping distances on slippery
surfaces will be longer than on normal
surfaces even with ABS. Stopping distances may also be longer on rough,
gravel or snow covered roads, or if you
are using tire chains. Always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you. Ultimately, the driver is responsible for safety.
● Tire type and condition may also affect
braking effectiveness.
– When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all four
wheels.
– When installing a spare tire, make
sure that it is the proper size and type
as specified on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See “Tire and
Loading Information label” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
– For detailed information, see
“Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls the
brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
The system detects the rotation speed at each
wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
preventing each wheel from locking, the system
helps the driver maintain steering control and
helps to minimize swerving and spinning on slippery surfaces.
Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. Depress the brake pedal with firm steady pressure,
but do not pump the brakes. The ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping
distances.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above 3 - 6 MPH (5
- 10 km/h).
When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the system electronically
controls the pressure applied to each brake.
This action is similar to pumping the brakes very
quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or
feel a vibration from the actuator when it is operating. This is normal and indicates that the ABS is
operating properly. However, the pulsation may
indicate that road conditions are hazardous and
extra care is required while driving.
Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine
and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or
reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may hear
a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunction, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the
ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The
brake system then operates normally, but without
anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer.
When accelerating or driving on slippery surfaces, the tires may spin or slide. With the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors detect
these movements and control the braking and
engine output to help improve vehicle stability.
● When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system is operating, the slip indicator in the
instrument panel blinks.
● If the slip indicator blinks, the road conditions are slippery. Be sure to adjust your
speed and driving to these conditions. See
“Slip indicator light”, and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “Instruments and controls” section.
● Indicator light
– If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
SLIP and
indicator lights come on
in the instrument panel.
– If the 4WD transfer case is shifted into
4LO the
indicator light will come
on and the VDC system will be turned off.
See “Transfer case shifting procedures”
earlier in this section.
If the vehicle is operated with the Vehicle Dynamic Control system off using the VDC OFF
switch, most VDC functions will be turned off.
The VDC system will still try to transfer power
from a slipping drive wheel to one with more
traction when the VDC system switch is OFF. The
SLIP indicator will flash if wheel spin is detected.
The ABS will still operate with the VDC system
off.
When the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the hood. This is normal and
indicates that the VDC system is working properly.
The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse
at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you
may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
– As long as these indicator lights are on,
the traction control function is canceled.
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REAR SONAR SYSTEM
WARNING
● The Vehicle Dynamic Control system is
designed to help improve driving stability but does not prevent accidents due
to abrupt steering operation at high
speeds or by careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful when
driving and cornering on slippery surfaces and always drive carefully.
● If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not standard equipment or are extremely deteriorated, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
system may not operate properly and
the Vehicle Dynamic Control off indicator light may come on.
● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock absorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars,
bushings and wheels are not INFINITI
approved for your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated the Vehicle Dynamic Control system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect vehicle handling performance, and the
VDC OFF indicator light may come on.
● When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked corners,
the Vehicle Dynamic Control system
may not operate properly and the VDC
OFF indicator light may come on. Do
not drive on these types of roads.
● When driving on an unstable surface
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the Vehicle Dynamic Control off
indicator light may illuminate. This is
not a malfunction. Restart the engine
after driving onto a stable surface.
● If wheels or tires other than the recommended ones are used, the Vehicle Dynamic Control system may not operate
properly and the Vehicle Dynamic Control off indicator light may come on.
● The Vehicle Dynamic Control system is
not a substitute for winter tires or tire
chains on a snow covered road.
LSD0095
WARNING
● Always turn and look back before backing up. The RSS is not a substitute for
proper backing procedures.
● Read and understand the limitations of
the rear sonar system as contained in
this section. Inclement weather may affect the function of the RSS; this may
include reduced performance or a false
activation.
● This system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.
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FRONT SONAR SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
● The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or
on the ground.
● If your vehicle sustains damage to the
rear bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
The Rear Sonar System (RSS) sounds a tone to
warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper
when the shift selector lever is in R (Reverse).
The system may not detect objects at speeds
above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain
angular or moving objects.
The RSS detects obstacles up to 6 ft (1.8 m)
from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to
the illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the
rate of the tone increases. When the obstacle is
less than 10 in (25.0 cm) away, the tone will
sound continuously. If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 in.
(25.0 cm) from the side of the vehicle, the tone
will sound for only 3 seconds. Once the system
detects an object approaching, the tone will
sound again.
The RSS automatically turns on when the shift
selector lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the
ignition is ON. The RSS OFF switch on the
instrument panel allows the driver to turn the RSS
on and off. To turn the RSS off, the ignition must
be ON. An indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the system is turned off. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not turned
off, it may indicate a malfunction in the RSS.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear
bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and large
accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors
with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it
will affect the accuracy of the RSS.
LSD0202
WARNING
● Always look around before proceeding.
The FSS is not a substitute for proper
driving procedures.
● Read and understand the limitations of
the front sonar system as contained in
this section. Inclement weather may affect the function of the FSS, this may
include reduced performance or a false
activation.
● This system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.
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COLD WEATHER DRIVING
● The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or
on the ground.
● If your vehicle sustains damage to the
front bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
The Front Sonar System (FSS) sounds a tone to
warn the driver of obstacles near the front
bumper when the shift selector is in a forward
gear. The system may not detect objects at
speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect
certain angular or moving objects.
The FSS detects obstacles up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from
the front bumper with a decreased coverage area
at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the
illustration for approximate zone coverage areas).
As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the
tone increases. When the obstacle is less than
10 in (25.0 cm) away, the tone will sound continuously. If the FSS detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 in (25.0 cm) from
the side of the vehicle, the tone will sound for only
3 seconds. Once the system detects an object
approaching, the tone will sound again.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
The FSS automatically turns on when the shift
selector lever is placed in a forward gear and the
ignition is ON. The front and rear sonar system off
switch on the instrument panel allows the driver
to turn the FSS on and off. To turn the FSS off, the
ignition must be ON, and the shift selector lever in
D (Drive). An indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the system is turned off. If the
indicator light illuminates when the FSS is not
turned off, it may indicate a malfunction in the
FSS.
ANTI-FREEZE
Keep the FSS sensors (located on the front
bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and large
accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors
with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it
will affect the accuracy of the FSS.
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob (if so
equipped).
In the winter when it is anticipated that the temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check the
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For details, see “Battery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
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DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pavement. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads, INFINITI recommends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. Please
consult an INFINITI dealer for the tire type,
size, speed rating and availability information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
3. Tire chains may be used. For details see
“Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-ityourself” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
● A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
● Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
● Whatever the condition, drive with caution. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.
● Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
● Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of
ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
● Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads.
● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are available through
INFINITI dealers to assist in cold temperature
starting. The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 20° F (-7° C) or
lower.
To use the engine block heater:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block
heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a
grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110volt AC (VAC) outlet.
WARNING
● Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system
or a 2-pronged adapter. You can be seriously injured by an electrical shock if
you use an ungrounded connection.
● Disconnect and properly store the engine block heater cord before starting
the engine. Damage to the cord could
result in an electrical shock and can
cause serious injury.
● Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord rated for at least 10 A. Plug
the extension cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the
proper extension cord or a grounded
outlet can result in a fire or electrical
shock and cause serious personal
injury.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in
for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on outside
temperatures, to properly warm the engine
coolant. Use an appropriate timer to turn the
engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away from
moving parts.
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6 In case of emergency
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Push starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Towing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Towing recommended by INFINITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) . . . . . . . . . 6-13
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FLAT TIRE
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low
tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. If
equipped, the system also displays pressure of
all tires (except the spare tire) on the display
screen by sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel. If the vehicle is being
driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS will activate and warn you of it by the low tire pressure
warning light. This system will activate only when
the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(26 km/h). For more details, refer to “Warning/
indicator lights and audible reminders” in the
“Instruments and controls” section, “Tire pressure information” in the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section.
WARNING
● If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sudden
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Driving with underinflated tires may permanently damage
the tires and increase the likelihood of
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the tire pressure for
all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure
warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below.
Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to
signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
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WARNING
● Make sure the parking brake is securely
applied and the automatic transmission
is shifted into P (Park).
● Never change tires when the vehicle is
on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous.
● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is
close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated and the low tire pressure
warning system will not function. Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
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Blocking wheels
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Getting the spare tire and tools
1 at both the front and
Place suitable blocks s
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire
2 to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is
s
jacked up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury.
1. Lift the luggage board in the cargo area and
A from the storage
remove the jack tool kit s
area, see “Cargo area storage bin” in the
“Instruments and controls” section.
2. Remove the cargo area storage bin cover,
see “Cargo area storage bin” in the “Instruments and controls” section.
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A.
3. Unscrew and remove the jack s
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4. Assemble the two pieces of the jack rod.
Find the oval-shaped opening above the
middle of the license plate. Pass the
T-shaped end of the jack rod through the
opening and direct it toward the spare tire
winch, located directly above the spare tire.
5. Fit the square end of the jack rod into the
square hole of the wheel nut wrench to form
a handle.
CAUTION
Do not insert the jack rod straight as it is
designed to be inserted at an angle as
shown.
6. Seat the T-shaped end of the jack rod into
the T-shaped opening of the tire winch. Apply pressure to keep the jack rod engaged in
the spare tire winch and turn the jack rod
counterclockwise to lower the spare tire.
7. Once the spare tire is completely lowered,
reach under the vehicle, remove the retainer
chain, and carefully slide the tire from under
the rear of the vehicle.
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Be sure to center the spare tire suspending plate on the wheel and then lift the
spare tire.
● Do not start or
vehicle is on the
vehicle to move.
for
vehicles
differentials.
Jacking up vehicle and removing the
damaged tire
● Do not allow passengers to stay in the
vehicle while it is on the jack.
CAUTION
WARNING
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by the jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands.
● Use only the jack provided with your
vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the
jack provided with your vehicle on other
vehicles. The jack is designed for lifting
only your vehicle during a tire change.
● Use the correct jack-up points. Never
use any other part of the vehicle for jack
support.
run the engine while
jack. It may cause the
This is especially true
with
limited
slip
● Never run the engine with a wheel(s) off
the ground. It may cause the vehicle to
move.
NOTE:
Before jacking up the vehicle, make sure
the ignition key is in the OFF position. If the
vehicle is lifted up with the ignition key in
the ON position the auto-leveling suspension (if so equipped) will become disabled
after 60 seconds. To reset the auto-leveling
suspension, cycle the ignition key ON/OFF
one time.
Always refer to the illustration for the correct
placement and jack-up points for your specific
vehicle model and jack type.
Carefully read the caution label attached to
the jack body and the following instructions.
1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by
turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts
until the tire is off the ground.
● Never jack up the vehicle more than
necessary.
● Never use blocks on or under the jack.
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2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up
point as illustrated so the top of the jack
contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. The
jack-up points are indicated by stamped arrows on the side of the frame.
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The jack should be used on firm and
level ground.
3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack
as shown.
4. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever
and rod. Carefully raise the vehicle until the
tire clears the ground.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the
tire.
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4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence illustrated. Lower the vehicle completely.
WARNING
● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
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Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten
the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel
nuts alternately and evenly as illustrated until
they are tight.
● Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
to become loose.
● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label affixed to
the driver side center pillar.
After adjusting tire pressure to the COLD
tire pressure, the display of the tire pressure information may show higher pressure than the COLD tire pressure after the
vehicle has been driven more than 1 mile
(1.6 km). This is because the tire pressure
increases as the tire temperature rises.
This does not indicate a system malfunction.
5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle.
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts
to the specified torque with a torque
wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
98 ft-lb (133 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specifications at each lubrication interval.
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JUMP STARTING
WARNING
● Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly secured after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
● The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “Wheels and tires” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be followed.
WARNING
● If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in
severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
● Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from
the battery.
● Whenever working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.
● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause serious injury.
● Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.
● Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a corrosive sulfuric acid solution which can
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
come into contact with anything, immediately flush the contacted area with
water.
● Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
● The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.
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● Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine compartment and that the cable clamps do
not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and
let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start the engine of the vehicle being jump started.
CAUTION
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage to
the charging system and cause personal
injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle,
position the two vehicles to bring their batteries near each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift selector lever to P (Park). Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (lights, heater, air
conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence ilA,s
B,s
C,s
D ).
lustrated (s
CAUTION
● Always connect positive (1) to positive
(1) and negative (2) to body ground (for
example, strut mounting bolt, engine
lift bracket, etc.) — not to the battery.
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, turn the key off and
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
7. After starting the engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive
cable.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.
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PUSH STARTING
CAUTION
Automatic transmission models cannot
be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause transmission
damage.
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
WARNING
● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant reservoir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading and
the illumination of the engine oil pressure/engine
coolant temperature high indicator light), or if you
feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc. take the following steps.
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply
the parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the
windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed.
3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling
fan can start at any time.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired at an INFINITI
dealer.
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are available from an INFINITI dealer. Local service operators are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, INFINITI recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the following
precautions:
For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing”
in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
INFINITI
WARNING
● Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
● Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
● When towing, make sure that the transmission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any unit is damaged, dollies must be
used.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing.
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CAUTION
● Never tow automatic transmission
models with the rear wheels on the
ground or four wheels on the ground
(forward or backward), as this may
cause serious and expensive damage to
the transmission. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the front wheels
raised always use towing dollies under
the rear wheels.
● When towing automatic transmission
models with the front wheels on the
ground or on towing dollies:
– Turn the ignition key to the OFF position, and secure the steering wheel
in a straight-ahead position with a
rope or similar device. Never secure
the steering wheel by turning the ignition key to the LOCK position. This
may damage the steering lock
mechanism.
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Two-wheel drive models
INFINITI recommends that your vehicle be towed
with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or
place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated.
If the speed or distance must necessarily be
greater, remove the propeller shaft before towing
to prevent damage to the transmission.
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Four-wheel drive models
INFINITI recommends that towing dollies be used
when towing your vehicle or place the vehicle on
a flat bed truck as illustrated.
CAUTION
● Never tow 4WD models with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
transfer case and transmission.
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VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
Pulling a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use a tow strap or other device designed specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow the recovery device manufacturer’s instructions.
Attach the tow strap to the towing hook.
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WARNING
● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
● Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode and
result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle could also overheat and be
damaged.
CAUTION
● Tow chains or cables must be attached
only to the main structural members of
the vehicle or the towing hooks (if so
equipped). Otherwise, the vehicle body
will be damaged.
● Use the towing hook (if so equipped)
only to free a vehicle stuck in sand,
snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle
for a long distance using only the towing hook.
● The towing hook is under tremendous
force when used to free a stuck vehicle.
Never pull the hook at an angle.
● Always pull the cable straight out from
the front or rear of the vehicle.
● Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling
systems.
● Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R and D.
● Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few
tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.
● Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH
(55 km/h).
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System
(if so equipped).
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the
vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear
an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
● Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive).
● Apply the accelerator as little as possible
to maintain the rocking motion.
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7 Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Removing spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Aluminum alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Tire dressings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Cleaning interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Most common factors contributing to vehicle
corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Environmental factors influence the rate of
corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
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CLEANING EXTERIOR
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:
● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage
from acid rain.
● after driving on coastal roads.
● when contaminants such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get
on the paint surface.
● when dust or mud builds up on the surface.
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle
inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body
cover.
WASHING
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of
water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild
soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose
dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm
(never hot) water.
CAUTION
● Do not use car washes that use acid in
the detergent. Some car washes, especially brushless ones, use some acid for
cleaning. The acid may react with some
plastic vehicle components, causing
them to crack. This could affect their
appearance, and also could cause them
not to function properly. Always check
with your car wash to confirm that acid
is not used.
● Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical detergents, gasoline or solvents.
● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or while the vehicle body is hot, as
the surface may become water-spotted.
● Avoid using tight-napped or rough
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
must be taken when removing
caked-on dirt or other foreign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean
water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
must be cleaned regularly. Take care that the
drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
open. Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.
A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle to
avoid water spots.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is
recommended to remove built-up wax residue
and to avoid a weathered appearance before
re-applying wax.
An INFINITI dealer can assist you in choosing the
proper product.
● Wax your vehicle only after a thorough washing. Follow the instructions supplied with the
wax.
● Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
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REMOVING SPOTS
CAUTION
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the
surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or
staining. Special cleaning products are available
at an INFINITI dealer or any automotive accessory
store.
When cleaning the inside of the windows,
do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive
cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant
cleaners. They could damage the electrical conductors, radio antenna elements or
rear window defroster elements.
UNDERBODY
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is
necessary to clean the underbody regularly in
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the underbody and suspension. Before the winter period and again in the spring, the underseal must
be checked and, if necessary, retreated.
Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution, especially during
winter months in areas where road salt is used. If
not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film
from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to
become coated with a film after the vehicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
● Do not use a cleaner that uses strong
acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as ambient temperature.
● Rinse the wheel to completely remove
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the
cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.
TIRE DRESSINGS
INFINITI does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may
react with the coating and form a compound. This
compound may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:
● Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating on the tire dissolves more easily with an
oil-based tire dressing.
● Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help
prevent it from entering the tire tread/
grooves (where it would be difficult to remove).
● Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
towel. Make sure the tire dressing is completely removed from the tire tread/grooves.
● Allow the tire dressing to dry as recommended by tire dressing manufacturer.
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CLEANING INTERIOR
Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric protectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. This can also affect the operation of the air bag system and result in
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
● Never use benzine, thinner or any similar material.
● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and
should be removed promptly. Do not
use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes,
oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents or ammonia-based cleaners as
they may damage the leather’s natural
finish.
● Never use fabric protectors unless recommended by the manufacturer.
● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may damage the lens cover.
FLOOR MATS
The use of genuine INFINITI floor mats can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it
easier to clean the interior. No matter what
mats are used, be sure they are fitted for
your vehicle and are properly positioned in
the footwell to prevent interference with
pedal operation. Mats should be maintained
with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn.
LAI0009
Floor mat positioning aid
This vehicle includes two driver’s side front floor
mat brackets and one passenger’s side front floor
mat bracket to help keep your floor mats in place.
INFINITI floor mats have been specially designed
for your vehicle model. The driver’s side floor mat
has two grommet holes incorporated in it and the
passenger’s side has one grommet hole. Position
each mat by placing the floor mat bracket hook
through the floor mat grommet holes while centering the mat in the footwell.
Periodically check to make certain the mats are
properly positioned.
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CORROSION PROTECTION
SEAT BELTS
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade
before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance”
in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual.
WARNING
Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the
retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye or
chemical solvents to clean the seat belts,
since these materials may severely
weaken the seat belt webbing.
MOST COMMON FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE
CORROSION
● The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
● Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
INFLUENCE THE RATE OF
CORROSION
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside
the vehicle, and should be removed for drying to
avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Temperature
High temperatures accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated.
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air
in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use accelerates the corrosion process. Road salt also accelerates the disintegration of paint surfaces.
TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE
FROM CORROSION
● Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
● Always check for minor damage to the paint
and repair it as soon as possible.
● Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors
open to avoid water accumulation.
● Check the underbody for accumulation of
sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with water
as soon as possible.
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity, especially those areas where
the temperatures stay above freezing and where
atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is
used.
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CAUTION
● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other debris from the passenger compartment
by washing it out with a hose. Remove
dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom.
● Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electronic components inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.
Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are
extremely corrosive. They accelerate corrosion
and deterioration of underbody components
such as the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines,
brake cables, floor pan and fenders.
In winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.
For additional protection against rust and corrosion, which may be required in some areas, consult an INFINITI dealer.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Checking engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
5-speed automatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Power steering fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Window washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Window washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Variable Voltage Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Drive belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Spark plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Replacing spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
In-cabin microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Intelligent Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Exterior and interior lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Tire pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Tire labeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Types of tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Changing wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Your new INFINITI has been designed to have
minimum maintenance requirements with long
service intervals to save you both time and
money. However, some day-to-day and regular
maintenance is essential to maintain your INFINITI’s good mechanical condition, as well as its
emission and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper
maintenance. You are a vital link in the maintenance chain.
Scheduled maintenance
For your convenience, both required and optional
scheduled maintenance items are described and
listed in your “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide”. You must refer to that guide to ensure
that necessary maintenance is performed on your
INFINITI at regular intervals.
General maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked during normal day-to-day operation. They are essential for proper vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to perform these
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Performing general maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and only a few general
automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by you,
a qualified technician, or, if you prefer, an INFINITI
dealer.
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and corrected by an INFINITI dealer.
INFINITI technicians are well-trained specialists
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on INFINITI vehicles before they work on your vehicle, rather
than after they have worked on it.
You can be confident that an INFINITI dealer’s
service department performs the best job to meet
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
in a reliable and economical way.
During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smells, be sure to check for the cause or have an
INFINITI dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify an INFINITI dealer if you think that
repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, closely observe the “Maintenance precautions” later in this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.
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When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
● For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet .
Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a damaged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found later in this section.
Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) position
mechanism On a fairly steep hill check that your
vehicle is held securely with the shift selector
lever in the P (Park) position without applying any
brakes.
Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down further than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see an
INFINITI dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake Check the parking brake operation regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
see an INFINITI dealer.
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head restraints
move up and down smoothly and the locks (if so
equipped) hold securely in all latched positions.
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
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and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Steering wheel Check for changes in the steering system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defroster Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery* Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
Brake fluid level* Make sure that the brake fluid
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by an INFINITI dealer. See the
carbon monoxide warning in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. See
the “Appearance and care” section of this
manual.
Windshield washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precautions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
● Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving. Move the shift selector
lever to P (Park).
● Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
● Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even if
the ignition key is in the OFF position
and the engine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the negative
battery cable before working near the
fan.
● If you must work with the engine running, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
● Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
● If you must run the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
● Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
● On gasoline engine models, the fuel
filter or fuel lines should be serviced by
an INFINITI dealer because the fuel
lines are under high pressure even
when the engine is off.
CAUTION
● Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.
● Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Always conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
● Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component harnesses disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine INFINITI service manual is also available. See “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
servicing may result in operating difficulties or
excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
coverage. If in doubt about any servicing,
have it done by an INFINITI dealer.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Battery
Fuse/fusible link box
Transmission dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
Drive belt location
Radiator cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant to provide year-round anti-freeze and
coolant protection.The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not necessary.
WARNING
● Never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. See precautions in “If your
vehicle overheats” found in the “In case
of emergency” section of this manual.
● The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a genuine
NISSAN radiator cap.
CAUTION
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure
to use only a Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (green) or equivalent
with the proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50% demineralized or distilled
water. The use of other types of coolant
solutions or coolant colors, such as orange, may damage the engine cooling
system.
Outside temperature
down to
°C
°F
-35
-30
Genuine
NISSAN
Long Life
Antifreeze/
Coolant or
equivalent
Demineralized or distilled water
50%
50%
LDI0369
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level, add coolant to the MAX level. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and also add
it to the reservoir up to the MAX level.
The engine coolant reservoir is a pressurized tank. When installing the cap, tighten
it until a clicking sound is heard.
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ENGINE OIL
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
An INFINITI dealer can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the
INFINITI Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheating.
WARNING
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
● Never remove the radiator or engine
coolant reservoir cap when the engine
is hot. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
LDI0370
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
● Keep coolant out of the reach of children and pets.
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CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
LDI0371
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
B . This is the normal operL (Low) marks s
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
A , remove the oil filler cap
the L (Low) mark s
and pour recommended oil through the
C.
opening. Do not overfill s
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
WDI0504
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Change the engine oil and filter according to the
maintenance intervals shown in the “INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.
A by turning it
3. Remove the oil filler cap s
counterclockwise.
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4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
s
B with a wrench by
5. Remove the drain plug s
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See “Changing engine
oil filter” later in this section.
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
● Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual for drain
and refill capacity.
● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
● Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around
the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
WDI0505
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
A.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter s
A with an oil filter
4. Loosen the oil filter s
wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then
remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
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5-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with
a clean rag.
CAUTION
When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend your INFINITI dealer for servicing.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine failure.
● Use Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. If
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not
available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
may also be used.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
● Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the
automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.
POWER STEERING FLUID
The specified automatic transmission fluid is also
described on caution labels located in the engine
compartment.
WDI0256
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT
MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir
at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° 80°C) or using the COLD MAX range on the
power steering fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 32° - 86°F (0° - 30°C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF. Remove the cap and fill through
the opening.
CAUTION
● DO NOT OVERFILL.
● Recommended
fluid
is
NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Genuine
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BRAKE FLUID
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
For further brake fluid specification information,
refer to “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
WARNING
● Use only new fluid from a sealed container. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake system.
The use of improper fluids can damage
the brake system and affect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers
out of reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted surfaces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface
with water.
LDI0374
BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake
warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN
Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT
3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be checked by an
INFINITI dealer.
WDI0414
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically.
Add window washer fluid when the low window
washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window
washer fluid into the tank opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the mixture ratio.
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BATTERY
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of window washer fluid.
● Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
● When working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent.
● Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reservoir tank.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recommended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharge.
● Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
WARNING
● Do not expose the battery to flames or
electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas generated by the battery is explosive. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. After
touching a battery or battery cap, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
wash your hands. If the acid contacts
your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention.
● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce battery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
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Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”
in the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact an INFINITI dealer.
WDI0224
1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriver
as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery
case.
LDI0302
2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is
necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level up to the bottom of
the filler opening. Do not overfill.
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VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVE BELT
A is located near the battery
The current sensor s
along the negative battery cable. If you add electrical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to
ground them to a suitable body ground such as
the frame or engine block area.
WDI0566
CAUTION
● Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable voltage control system and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely.
● Use electrical accessories with the engine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage
control system. This system measures the
amount of electrical discharge from the battery
and controls voltage generated by the generator.
WDI0661
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Power steering fluid pump
Automatic belt tensioner
Water pump
Cooling fan
Air conditioner
Crankshaft
Generator
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
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SPARK PLUGS
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced
or adjusted by an INFINITI dealer.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
2. Have the belt checked regularly for condition and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule found in your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, see your INFINITI
dealer for assistance.
SDI1895
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
A
It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped s
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Follow the maintenance log shown in the “INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping.
● Always replace spark plugs with recommended or equivalent ones.
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AIR CLEANER
WARNING
● Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed, and be careful when working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
LDI0376
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in your “INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the
inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the
cover with a damp cloth.
To remove the air cleaner filter:
1
s
2
s
3
s
Loosen the screw.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Push down on the clips and remove the air
cleaner cover. Remove the air cleaner filter.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.
WDI0622
1. Remove the 2 lower glove box screws.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide” for
change intervals.
To replace the filter, perform the following procedure:
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LDI0387
LDI0404
2. Open the glove box, then remove the three
upper glove box screws. Remove the glove
box assembly from the instrument panel to
access the in-cabin microfilter cover.
3. Remove the filter cover bolt and remove the
filter cover.
NOTE:
The filters are marked with air flow arrows.
The end of the filter with the arrow should
face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows
should face downward.
4. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide
it over to the right. Insert the second filter
into the housing.
5. Replace the filter cover.
6. Install the glove box assembly.
7. Fill out the date information on the small
replacement label and attach it to the glove
box lid.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
CLEANING
CAUTION
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
● After wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when the
hood is opened.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer
solution or a mild detergent. Your windshield is
clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear
water.
● Make sure the wiper blades contact the
glass; otherwise the arms may be damaged from wind pressure.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then
rinse the blades with clear water. If your windshield is still not clear after cleaning the blades
and using the wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can damage the windshield and impair driver
vision.
WDI0408
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2
s
Push the release tab, then move the wiper
blade down the wiper arm to remove.
3
s
Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm until it clicks into place.
5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the
groove.
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WDI0629
If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not
A . This may
to let wax get into the washer nozzle s
cause clogging or improper windshield washer
operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it
B.
with a needle or small pin s
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LDI0379
Rear window wiper blade
1
s
Lift the wiper arm away from the rear window.
2
s
Push the wiper blade in and pivot until the
blade becomes free.
3
s
Insert a new blade onto the wiper arm and
snap into place.
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BRAKES
FUSES
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by an INFINITI dealer.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For additional information, see the
Maintenance Log section of your “INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide” booklet for maintenance intervals.
The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust
every time the brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See an INFINITI dealer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not
return to normal.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires replacement, a high pitched scraping or screeching sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
LDI0455
A is used in
Two types of fuses are used. Type s
the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type
B is used in the passenger compartment fuse
s
box.
Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They
are stored in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type A fuses can be installed in the engine compartment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes.
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3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.
LDI0457
If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse,
the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse
pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not
affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the
fuse is installed in the fuse box securely.
Type B fuses cannot be installed in the underhood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the
underhood fuse boxes.
LDI0380
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.
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WDI0452
Type A
A , replace it with a new
5. If the fuse is open s
B.
fuse s
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by an INFINITI
dealer.
LDI0456
Type B
LDI0618
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace with only genuine NISSAN parts.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Open the glove box to access the fuse box
cover.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
3. Pull the fuse box cover to remove.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. If the fuse is open, replace it with an equivalent good fuse.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery and removed parts.
6. Push the fuse box cover to install.
7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by an INFINITI
dealer.
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INTELLIGENT KEY
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as follows:
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
A into the slit s
B
2. Insert a small screwdriver s
of the corner and twist it to separate the
upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one.
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.
WDI0621
● Do not touch the internal circuit and electric terminals as doing so could cause a
malfunction.
C s
D.
4. Close the lid securely as illustrated s
● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding
the battery across the contact points will
seriously deplete the storage capacity.
See an INFINITI dealer if you need assistance for
replacement.
● Make sure that the + side faces the bottom of the case.
5. Operate the buttons to check the operation.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
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LIGHTS
HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the xenon headlight bulb
(Low-beam)
If replacement is required, see an INFINITI dealer.
WARNING
cHIGH
VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disassemble. Always have your xenon headlights replaced at an INFINITI dealer. For
additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section.
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
(High-beam)
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Because the headlight assembly must be removed
from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your
INFINITI dealer.
CAUTION
● High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
● When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
● DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH BARE
HANDS.
● Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, contact an INFINITI dealer.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact an INFINITI dealer.
● Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Low beam:
Wattage: 35
Bulb no.: D2R*
High beam:
Wattage: 60
Bulb no.: 9005*
*: Always check with the Parts Department at an INFINITI dealer for the latest
parts information.
● Do not leave the bulb out of the headlight reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture and smoke may enter
the headlight body and affect the performance of the headlight.
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item
Headlight assembly*
High
Low
Park
Sidemarker
Front fog light*
Turn*
Puddle light
Side turn signal light*
Room/map lights
Personal lights
Footwell*
Glove box light*
Vanity mirror light
Step light
Cargo light
High-mounted stop light*
Rear combination light
Tail/Stop*
Backup (reversing)*
Turn
License plate light*
Wattage (W)
Bulb No.
60/65
35
7
7
55
21
8
(LED)
8
6
3.4
3.4
1.32
3.8
8
(LED)
HB3/9005
D2R
3057K & 916
916
H3
7440
906
—
—
WXW5Z
158
158
—
194
AL67
—
(LED)
—
27
—
—
—
3156K
—
* See an INFINITI dealer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at an INFINITI dealer for the latest parts information.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Room/map light
Front personal lights
Step light
Puddle light/Side turn signal light
High-mount stoplight
Cargo light
Rear turn signal light
Headlight assembly
Fog light
WDI0263
Replacement procedures
LDI0416
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp
and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installation
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LDI0364
Personal lights
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s
LDI0385
Vanity mirror
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s
LDI0389
Room/map lights
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s
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LDI0341
Step light
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s
LDI0388
Puddle light
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s
WDI0233
Cargo light
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s
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WHEELS AND TIRES
If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit, one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. The
system also displays pressure of all tires
(except the spare tire) on the display
screen by sending a signal from a sensor
that is installed in each wheel.
WDI0415
Rear turn signal light
The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(26 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example a flat tire while driving).
For more details, refer to “Low tire pressure warning light” in the “Instruments and
controls” section, “Tire pressure information” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section,
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in the
“Starting and driving” section, and “Flat
tire” in the “In case of emergency” section.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) often and always prior to long distance trips. The recommended tire pressure specifications are shown on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
or the Tire and Loading Information label
under the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading.
The Tire and Loading Information label is
affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire
pressures should be checked regularly
because:
● Most tires naturally lose air over time.
● Tires can lose air suddenly when
driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
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been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including under inflation, may adversely affect
tire life and vehicle handling.
WARNING
● Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
● The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The vehicle weight capacity is indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label (if so
equipped). Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity. Overloading your vehicle may result in
reduced tire life, unsafe operating conditions due to premature
tire failure, or unfavorable handling characteristics and could
also lead to a serious accident.
Loading beyond the specified capacity may also result in failure of
other vehicle components.
● Before taking a long trip, or
whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge
to ensure that the tire pressures
are at the specified level.
● Do not drive your vehicle over
85 MPH (137 km/h) unless it is
equipped with high speed rated
tires. Driving faster than 85 MPH
(137 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury.
● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire
Safety
Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.
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6
s
Spare tire size or compact spare tire
size (if so equipped).
LDI0485
Tire and loading information label
1
s
Seating capacity: The maximum number of occupants that can be seated
in the vehicle.
2
s
Vehicle load limit: See loading information in the “Technical and consumer information” section.
3
s
Original tire size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle at
the factory.
4
s
Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to
this pressure when the tires are cold.
Tires are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for 3 or more
hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) at moderate speeds. The
recommended cold tire inflation is set
by the manufacturer to provide the
best balance of tire wear, vehicle
handling, driveability, tire noise, etc.,
up to the vehicle’s GVWR.
5
s
Tire size – refer to “Tire labeling” later
in this section.
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4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge
stem and compare to the specification shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too
much air is added, press the core of
the valve stem briefly with the tip of
the gauge stem to release pressure.
Recheck the pressure and add or
release air as needed.
6. Install the valve stem cap.
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Checking tire pressure
7. Check the pressure of all other tires,
including the spare.
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the
tire.
Size
2. Press the pressure gauge squarely
onto the valve stem. Do not press too
hard or force the valve stem sideways, or air will escape. If the hissing
sound of air escaping from the tire is
heard while checking the pressure,
reposition the gauge to eliminate this
leakage.
Front Original Tire:
P275/60R20
240 kPa, 35 PSI
Rear Original Tire:
P275/60R20
240 kPa, 35 PSI
Spare Tire:
P275/60R20
240 kPa, 35 PSI
Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure
WDI0394
Example
TIRE LABELING
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The TIN
can be used to identify the tire in case of a
recall.
3. Remove the gauge.
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7. H: Tire speed rating. You should not
drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.
WDI0395
Example
1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)
s
1. P: The 9P9 indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles (not all
tires have this information).
2. Three-digit number (215): This number gives the width in millimeters of
the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
3. Two-digit number (65): This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
4. R: The 9R9 stands for radial.
5. Two-digit number (15): This number
is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
6. Two- or three-digit number (95): This
number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight
each tire can support. You may not
find this information on all tires because it is not required by law.
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3 Tire ply composition and material
s
The number of layers or plies of rubbercoated fabric in the tire. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the
tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester,
and others.
4 Maximum permissible inflation press
sure
WDI0396
Example
2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a
s
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the 9Department Of Transportation.9 The symbol
can be placed above, below or to the
left or right of Tire Identification Number.
2. Two-digit code:
identification mark
Manufacturer’s
4. Three-digit code: Tire type code
(Optional)
5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture
6. Four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 3103 means the
31st week of 2003. If these numbers
are missing, then look on the other
sidewall of the tire.
This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should be put in the tire. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible inflation pressure.
5 Maximum load rating
s
This number indicates the maximum load
in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. When replacing the tires
on the vehicle, always use a tire that has
the same load rating as the factory installed tire.
6 Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
s
Indicates whether the tire requires an inner tube (“tube type”) or not (“tubeless”).
3. Two-digit code: Tire size
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7 The word “radial”
s
The word “radial” is shown if the tire has
radial structure.
8 Manufacturer or brand name
s
Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
Other Tire-related Terminology
In addition to the many terms that are
defined throughout this section, Intended
Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that
contains a whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the
other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle.
TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
● When changing or replacing tires, be
sure all four tires are of the same type
(i.e., Summer, All Season or Snow) and
construction. An INFINITI dealer may be
able to help you with information about
tire type, size, speed rating and
availability.
● Replacement tires may have a lower
speed rating than the factory equipped
tires, and may not match the potential
maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed
the maximum speed rating of the tire.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the low tire pressure warning system.
● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.
All season tires
INFINITI specifies All Season tires on some models to provide good performance all year, includ-
ing snowy and icy road conditions. All Season
tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S
on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have better snow
traction than All Season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
INFINITI specifies summer tires on some models
to provide superior performance on dry roads.
Summer tire performance is substantially reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have
the tire traction rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, INFINITI recommends the use of
SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and load rating to the
original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Generally, snow tires have lower speed ratings
than factory equipped tires and may not match
the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tire.
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If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires
may be used. However, some U.S. states and
Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check
local, state and provincial laws before installing
studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of
studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
CAUTION
Tire chains/cables should not be installed
on P275/60R20 size tires. Installation of
the tire chains/cables on P275/60R20 size
tires will cause damage to the vehicle. If
you plan to use tire chains/cables, you
should install P265/70R18 size tires on
your vehicle.
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to
location. Check the local laws before installing
tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure
they are the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE
class “S” chains. Class “S” chains are used on
vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance.
Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are de-
signed to meet the minimum clearances between
the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or
body component required to accommodate the
use of a winter traction device (tire chains or
cables). The minimum clearances are determined
using the factory equipped tire size. Other types
may damage your vehicle. Use chain tensioners
when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the
tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage to the
fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your
vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle handling
and performance may be adversely affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
rear wheels and not on the front wheels.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with
chains in such conditions can cause damage to
the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress.
Use only the 2WD range when driving on clear
paved roads.
WDI0258
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation
INFINITI recommends rotating the tires
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section in this manual for tire replacing procedures.
As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
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Wheel nut tightening torque:
● The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When the
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
98 ft-lb (133 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specifications at all times. It
is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specification at each
tire rotation interval.
● Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician because
some tire damage may not be obvious. Replace the tires as necessary to prevent tire failure and
possible personal injury.
WARNING
● After rotating the tires, check and
adjust the tire pressure.
● Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.).
● Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire
Safety
Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.
WDI0259
1.
2.
Wear indicator
Location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
● Tires should be periodically inspected for wear, cracking, bulging or objects caught in the tread.
If excessive wear, cracks, bulging
or deep cuts are found, the tire(s)
should be replaced.
● Improper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal injury. If it is necessary to repair the
spare tire, contact an INFINITI
dealer.
● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire
Safety
Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.
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Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
● The use of tires other than those recommended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-totire clearance, tire chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight aim
and bumper height. Some of these effects may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
● If the wheels are changed for any reason, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade vehicle handling characteristics and/or
interference with the brake discs/
drums. Such interference can lead to
decreased braking efficiency and/or
early brake pad/shoe wear. Refer to
“Wheels and tires” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of
this
manual
for
wheel
off-set
dimensions.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
● Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been repaired. Such wheels or tires could have
structural damage and could fail without warning.
● The use of retread
recommended.
tires
is
not
● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.
Four-wheel drive models
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires
on the front and rear axles which will
cause excessive tire wear and may damage the transmission, transfer case and
differential gears.
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If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended
that all four tires be replaced with tires of the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern.
The tire pressure and wheel alignment should
also be checked and corrected as necessary.
Contact an INFINITI dealer.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get
out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required.
● Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
● INFINITI recommends waxing the road
wheels to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.
Wheel balance service should be performed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet .
Care of wheels
● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Air conditioner specification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Installing front license plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Vehicle load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Securing the load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Loading tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Measurement of weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Maximum load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Towing load/specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Towing safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Flat towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Snow plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Emission control system warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . . . . 9-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-32
In the event of a collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
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CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fuel
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change
Without oil filter change
Cooling system
With reservoir
Capacity (Approximate)
US measure
Imp measure
28 gal
23-1/4 gal
Liter
105.8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
6-4/5 qt
6-1/2 qt
5-3/4 qt
5-1/2 qt
6.5
6.2
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *2
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *2
3-3/4 gal
3-1/8 gal
14.4
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *3
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*4
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent DOT 3
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
HFC-134a (R-134a) *6
NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *6
Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada
NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent (if available)
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 OR API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *8
API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-90 gear oil or equivalent *9
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid
Power steering fluid (PSF)
Brake fluid
Multi-purpose grease
Air conditioning system refrigerant
Air conditioning system oil
Transfer fluid
Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
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—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Front final drive oil
—
—
—
—
1 gal
—
4.5
Rear final drive oil
—
Windshield washer fluid (shared between front 1-1/4 gal
and rear wipers)
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF
will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: DEXRON™ VI type ATF or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid may also be used.
*5: Available in mainland USA through your INFINITI dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*7: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*8: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F).
*9: See your INFINITI dealer for service.
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
INFINITI recommends the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least
91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 96). If unleaded premium gasoline is not available, you may use unleaded regular
gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
number (Research octane number 91), but you
may notice a decrease in performance.
CAUTION
● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed to run on
E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage
the fuel system components and is not
covered by the INFINITI vehicle limited
warranty.
Gasoline specifications
INFINITI recommends using gasoline that meets
the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifi-
cations where it is available. Many of the automobile manufacturers developed this specification
to improve emission control system and vehicle
performance. Ask your service station manager if
the gasoline meets the WWFC specifications.
● If an oxygenate-blend other than
methanol blend is used, it should contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
Reformulated gasoline
● If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. If not properly formulated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not available to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in INFINITI vehicles.
Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. INFINITI supports efforts towards cleaner air and suggests that
you use reformulated gasoline when available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol
with or without advertising their presence.
INFINITI does not recommend the use of fuels of
which the oxygenate content and the fuel compatibility for your INFINITI cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask your service station
manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take
the following precautions as the usage of such
fuels may cause vehicle performance problems
and/or fuel system damage.
● The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
If any driveability problems such as engine stalling and difficult hot-starting are experienced after
using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can
cause paint damage.
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E–85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do
not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
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 spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, have an INFINITI dealer correct the
condition. Failure to correct the condition
is misuse of the vehicle, for which INFINITI
is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are encountered, have your vehicle checked at an
INFINITI dealer.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
CAUTION
● Your vehicle is not designed to run on
E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle
not specifically designed for E-85 fuel
can damage fuel system components
and is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.
● E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline.
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Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. See 9Capacities
and recommended fuel/lubricants9 earlier in this
section. INFINITI recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel
economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil additives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary
when the proper oil type is used and maintenance
intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
Your new INFINITI vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals”.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
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Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
● repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air conditioning system and will require the replacement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regulations require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner system service. An INFINITI dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI dealer when servicing your
air conditioner system.
The air conditioner system in your INFINITI
vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil DH-PS or the exact equivalents.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Model
Type
Cylinder arrangement
VK56DE
Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
8-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 90°
Bore x Stroke
in (mm) 3.858 x 3.622 (98 x 92)
Displacement
cu in (cm3) 338.78 (5,552)
Firing order
1–8–7–3–6–5–4–2
Idle speed
A/T (in “N” position)
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle
speed)
No adjustment is necessary.
CO % at idle
Spark plug
Spark plug gap (Nominal)
Camshaft operation
DILFR5A-11
in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
20 x 8.0J
Tires
P275/60R20
Spare tire
Full size
Overall length
in (mm) 206.9(5,254)
Overall width
in (mm)
79.6(2,021)
2wd with roof rack
in (mm)
76.7(1,948)
4wd with roof rack
in (mm)
77.5(1,968)
Front Track
in (mm)
68.1(1,729)
Rear Track
in (mm)
68.1(1,729)
Wheelbase
in (mm) 123.2(3,130)
Overall height
Gross vehicle weight
rating
Gross axle weight rating
Front
Rear
lb (kg)
See the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.
V.S.S. certification label”
on the center pillar belb (kg) tween the driver’s side
front and side doors.
lb (kg)
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WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER
COUNTRY
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
When planning to drive your INFINITI vehicle in another country, you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where
appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emission control and safety standards vary according
to the country, state, province or district; therefore, vehicle specifications may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transportation, and registration are the responsibility of the user. INFINITI is not responsible
for any inconvenience that may result.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identification for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as shown.
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F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
CERTIFICATION LABEL
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture,
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc. Review
it carefully.
The emission control information label is attached to the underside of the hood as shown.
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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE
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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
Use the following steps to mount the front license
plate:
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The label is located as
shown.
The air conditioner specification label is affixed to
the underside of the hood as shown.
1. Make holes on the plastic finisher at the
location mark (small dimple) using a 0.20 in
(5 mm) drill. Apply light pressure to the drill.
Install the license plate holder using the two
screws provided with the holder.
2. Mount the license plate using two M614mm bolts.
License plate bolt tightening torque:
3.8 - 4.7 ft-lb (5.10 - 6.37 N·m)
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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
WARNING
● It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with
the following terms before loading your
vehicle:
● Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment, fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not include passengers and cargo.
● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.
● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other optional
equipment. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label.
● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
● GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
rating) - The maximum total weight
rating of the vehicle, passengers,
cargo, and trailer.
● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This is the maximum combined
weight of occupants and cargo that
can be loaded into the vehicle. If the
vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the
trailer tongue weight must be included as part of the cargo load. This
information is located on the Tire and
Loading Information label (if so
equipped).
● Cargo capacity - permissible weight
of cargo, the subtracted weight of
occupants from the load limit.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo” on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do not exceed
the number of occupants shown as
“Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Loading Information label.
To get “the combined weight of occupants and cargo”, add the weight of all
occupants, then add the total luggage
weight. Examples are shown in the following illustration.
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Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the
XXX amount equals 1400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 X 150)
= 650 lbs) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =
300 kg.)
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Example
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5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
See “Measurement of Weights” later in
this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pressures. See the Tire and Loading Information label.
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Cargo area ceiling tie-down hooks
SECURING THE LOAD
There are tie down hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than
A plastic hook or
55 lbs. (245 N) to a single s
B plastic hook
44 lbs. (196 N) to a single s
when securing cargo.
Do not apply a total load of more than
110 lbs. (490 N) to a single metal floor
tie-down hook when securing cargo.
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Cargo area floor tie-down hooks
WARNING
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
● The child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with items in
the cargo area. Secure any items in the
cargo area. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if
the top tether strap is damaged.
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● Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum front
and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage could
occur, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result in
loss of control and cause personal
injury.
LOADING TIPS
● The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label.
● Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
WARNING
● Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
ceed either of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads
should not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are
given on the vehicle certification label. If
weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the
ratings.
● Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle
can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result
in loss of control and cause personal injury.
● Overloading not only can shorten
the life of your vehicle and the
tire, but can also cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer braking distances. This may cause a
premature tire failure which
could result in a serious accident
and personal injury. Failures
caused by overloading are not
covered
by
the
vehicle’s
warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and performance and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
for the first 500 miles (800 km). Your
engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you
tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
throttle. This helps the engine and other
parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember
that towing a trailer places additional loads on
your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, braking and other systems.
An INFINITI Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at www.infiniti.com. This guide
includes information on trailer towing capability
and the special equipment required for proper
towing.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the following Towing Load/
Specification Chart found later in this section.
The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its
cargo weight.
● When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
The maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) should not exceed the value specified
in the following Towing Load/Specification
Chart.
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The GCWR equals the combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)
plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater
than these or using improper towing equipment
could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not
only related to the maximum trailer loads, but also
the places you plan to tow. Tow weights appropriate for level highway driving may have to be
reduced for low traction situations (for example,
on slippery boat ramps).
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Temperature conditions can also affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside
temperatures on graded roads can affect engine
performance and cause overheating. The engine
protection mode, which helps reduce the chance
of engine damage, could activate and automatically decrease engine power. Vehicle speed may
decrease under high load. Plan your trip carefully
to account for trailer and vehicle load, weather
and road conditions.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving.
If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driving speed, pull to the side of the road in a
safe area. Allow the engine to cool and
return to normal operation. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from improper
towing procedures is not covered by
INFINITI warranties.
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Tongue load
When using a weight carrying or a weight distributing hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 15 percent of the total trailer load or use the
trailer tongue load specified by the trailer manufacturer. The tongue load must be within the
maximum tongue load limits shown in the following “Towing Load/Specification” chart. If the
tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange cargo
to allow for proper tongue load.
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW)/maximum Gross Axle Weight
(GAW)
The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label. The GVW equals the combined weight of
the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment. In addition, front or rear GAW must
not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label.
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Towing capacities are calculated assuming a
base vehicle with driver and any options required
to achieve the rating. Additional passengers,
cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the
trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle and
reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity
and trailer tongue load.
The vehicle and trailer need to be weighed to
confirm the vehicle is within the GVWR, Front
GAWR, Rear GAWR, Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) and Towing capacity.
All vehicle and trailer weights can be measured
using platform type scales commonly found at
truck stops, highway weigh stations, building
supply centers or salvage yards.
To determine the available payload capacity for
tongue/king pin load, use the following procedure.
1. Locate the GVWR on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
2. Weigh your vehicle on the scale with all of
the passengers and cargo that are normally
in the vehicle when towing a trailer.
3. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the
GVWR. The remaining amount is the available maximum tongue/king pin load.
To determine the available towing capacity, use
the following procedure.
1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the
9Towing Load/Specification9 chart found
later in this section.
2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the
GCWR. The remaining amount is the available maximum towing capacity.
To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh
your trailer on a scale with all equipment and
cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it is
towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight is not
more than the Gross Trailer Weight Rating shown
on the trailer and is not more than the calculated
available maximum towing capacity.
Also weigh the front and rear axles on the scale to
make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear
Gross Axle Weight are not more than Front
Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight
on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
The cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to
be moved or removed to meet the specified ratings.
Example:
● Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label 7,300 lb. (3311 kg).
● Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
from “Towing Load/Specification9 chart 15,100 lb. (6849 kg).
● Maximum Trailer towing capacity from “Towing Load/Specification9 chart - 9,000 lb.
(4082 kg).
7,300 lb. (3311 kg)
– 6,400 lb. (2902 kg)
= 900 lb. (409 kg)
GVWR
GVW
Available for tongue
weight
15,100 lb. (6849 kg)
GCWR
– 6,400 lb. (2902 kg)
GVW
= 8,700 lb. (3947 kg)
Capacity available for
towing
900 lb. (409 kg) Available tongue weight
/ 8,700 lb. (3947 kg)
=
Available capacity
10 % tongue weight
● Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed
on a scale - including passengers, cargo and
hitch - 6,400 lb. (2902 kg).
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The available towing capacity may be less than
the maximum towing capacity due to the passenger and cargo load in the vehicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight between 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within the
trailer tongue load specification recommended
by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load
becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to obtain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the
maximum tongue weight specification shown in
the “Towing load/specification” chart even if the
calculated available tongue weight is greater
than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less
than 10% , reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.
Always verify that available capacities are within
the required ratings.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
US
2WD
Maximum Towing Capacity
*1 *2
Maximum Tongue Load
CAN
4WD
4WD
9,000 lb.
(4,082 kg)
8,900 lb.
(4,037 kg)
8,900 lb.
(4,037 kg)
900 lb.
890 lb.
890 lb.
(408 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined 15,100 lb.
Weight Rating
(6,849 kg)
(404 kg)
15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg)
(404 kg)
15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg)
*1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options
required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight
to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.
*2: Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,000 lbs.
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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional
trailer tow package. The trailer tow package includes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This
hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of
this vehicle when the proper towing equipment is
used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball
that is rated for the trailer to be towed. Genuine
INFINITI ball mounts and hitch balls are available
from your INFINITI dealer.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional
trailer tow package, check the towing capacity of
your bumper hitch or receiver-type frame
mounted hitch. Choose a proper hitch for your
vehicle and trailer. A genuine INFINITI trailer hitch
is available from your INFINITI dealer. Make sure
the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle
to help avoid personal injury or property damage
due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road
surfaces or passing trucks.
WARNING
Ball mount
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be capable of towing a trailer heavier than the
weight rating of the hitch components.
Never exceed the weight rating of the
hitch components. Doing so can cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Hitch ball
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball mount is
one that is designed to carry the whole amount of
tongue weight and gross weight directly on the
ball mount and on the receiver.
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:
● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
● The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Weight carrying hitches
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-leveling” or
“equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball
mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue
weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles
can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given trailer,
and need some of the tongue weight transferred
through the frame and pushing down on the front
wheels. This gives stability to the tow vehicle.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) is
recommended if you plan to tow trailers with a
maximum weight over 5,000 lbs. Check with the
trailer and towing equipment manufacturers to
determine if they recommend the use of a weightdistributing hitch system.
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NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may affect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If
you are considering use of a weightdistributing hitch system with a surge
brake-equipped trailer, check with the
surge brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer
to determine if and how this can be done.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installing and using the weightdistributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface.
With the ignition on and the doors closed,
allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes
so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on
the front and rear bumpers at the center of
the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust
the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper
height is within 0 - .5 inches (0 – 13 mm) of
the reference height measured in step 2. The
rear bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.
Class II hitch
WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If the
rear bumper is higher than the measured
reference height when loaded, the vehicle
may handle unpredictably which could
cause a loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,510 kg).
Sway control device
Class IV trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 10,000 lb (4,545 kg). A
weight distributing hitch should be used to tow
trailers that weigh over 5,000 lb (2,272 kg).
Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 5,000 lb (2,272 kg).
Class IV hitch
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer handling. Sway control devices may be used to help
control these affects. If you choose to use one,
contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make
sure the sway control device will work with the
vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake system. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.
Your vehicle may be equipped with Class IV
trailer hitch equipment that has a 10,000 lb
(4,545 kg) maximum weight rating, but your vehicle is only capable of towing the maximum
trailer weights shown in the “Towing Load/
Specification” chart earlier in this section.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg).
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CAUTION
● Special hitches which include frame reinforcements are required for towing
above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Suitable genuine INFINITI hitches, ball mounts and
hitch balls for pickup trucks and sport
utility vehicles are available at an
INFINITI dealer.
● The hitch should not be attached to or
affect the operation of the impactabsorbing bumper.
Tire pressures
Trailer lights
● When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold
tire pressure indicated on the tire
placard.
● Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should
be in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturer’s specifications.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
Safety chains
● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
Always use suitable safety chains between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. The safety
chains can be attached to the bumper if the hitch
ball is mounted to the bumper. Be sure to leave
enough slack in the chains to permit turning
corners.
● To reduce the possibility of additional
damage if your vehicle is struck from
the rear, where practical, remove the
receiver when not in use.
● Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely mounted.
● When towing with the hitch ball
mounted to the rear bumper, do not
make sharp turns. The trailer may contact the bumper and cause damage to
the bumper or trailer.
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available powertype module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a module/converter
that exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle’s electrical system. See a reputable trailer dealer to obtain the proper equipment and to have it
installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact an INFINITI dealer or reputable trailer dealer. Vehicles equipped with the
optional trailer tow package are equipped with a
7-pin trailer harness connector. If your trailer is
equipped with a flat 4-pin connector, an adapter
will be needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at auto parts
stores and hitch retailers.
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Trailer brakes
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used. However, most states
require a separate braking system on trailers with
a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make
sure the trailer meets the local regulations and
the regulations where you plan to tow.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system.
Several types of braking systems are available.
Surge Brakes - The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic line
running to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes are
activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch
ball when the tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic
surge brakes are common on rental trailers and
some boat trailers. In this type of system, there is
no hydraulic or electric connection for brake operation between the tow vehicle and the trailer.
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking systems are activated by an electronic signal sent
from a trailer brake controller (special brakesensing module). If electric trailer brakes are
used, see 9Electric trailer brake controller9 in this
section.
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example
Electric trailer brake controller
Trailers equipped with electric brakes may require the installation of an aftermarket trailer
brake controller.
Your vehicle is equipped with a connector and
jumper harness that is specifically designed to be
used when installing an aftermarket brake controller.
Have a professional supplier of towing equipment make sure the trailer brakes are properly
installed and demonstrate proper brake function
testing.
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To install the electric trailer brake controller
jumper harness, perform the following procedure:
1. Open the driver door. Move the seat to the
rearmost position.
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LTI0115
2. Apply the parking brake to access the
jumper harness connector.
3. Locate the jumper harness connector under
the lower portion of the instrument panel.
The connector is taped to the wiring harness
1 as indicated.
s
● The connector is marked with a white tag
with “electric brake connector”.
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Pre-towing tips
Wire color designation for electric trailer brake
controller jumper harness.
WIRE COLOR
NOTE
RED/GREEN
Vehicle stop lamp switch
to trailer brake controller.
BLACK
Brake controller ground
(-).
BROWN/WHITE
Trailer brake controller
switched output.
RED/BLUE
Trailer brake controller
illumination.
RED
Fused trailer brake controller battery feed (B+).
● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the
trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity low.
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4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper
2 .
harness to the connector s
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake
controller according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
● Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
● Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
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Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking performance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadvertently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
● When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly
release the brake pedal until the blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
6. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is in
4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is off. If
the
indicator light is flashing, or the
ATP light is ON, make sure the transmission
is in P (Park) (AT) and turn the 4WD switch
to 2WD or 4H. See 9Automatic transmission
park warning light9 in the 9Instruments and
controls9 section and 9Using four wheel
drive9 in the 9Starting and driving9 section.
7. Turn off the engine.
● While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may decrease overall stability. Therefore, to maintain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descending a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine braking” and reduces the need to brake as frequently.
● If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
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● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km).
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h).
● Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”.
● When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly causing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect vehicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the
brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described earlier in this section.
● Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires considerably more distance than normal passing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the transmission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● INFINITI recommends that the cruise control
not be used while towing a trailer.
● Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section earlier
in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illuminates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
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SNOW PLOW
Tow mode includes the following features:
● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automatically downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no trailer/
load or light trailer/light load will not cause any
damage. However, fuel economy may be reduced and the transmission/engine driving characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section earlier
in this manual.
FLAT TOWING
CAUTION
● Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never backward.
● DO NOT tow any automatic transmission vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
WARNING
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Installing a snowplow may affect vehicle
handling. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by INFINITI”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
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UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
WARNING
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
Your INFINITI is covered by the following emission warranties:
For USA
1. Emission Defects Warranty
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your INFINITI. If
you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replacement by
writing to:
● INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your INFINITI. If
you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replacement by
writing to:
● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying INFINITI.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or INFINITI.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.
You may notify INFINITI by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-662–6200.
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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the “ready condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired 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/
maintenance test readiness condition. Turn the
ignition switch ON without starting the engine. If
the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on
steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is “not ready”. If the
MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “ready”. If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready” condition, drive the vehicle
through the following pattern to set the vehicle to
the ready condition. If you cannot or do not want
to perform the driving pattern, an INFINITI dealer
can conduct it for you.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.
9. Turn the engine off.
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Allow the engine to idle until the gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal operating temperature).
10. Repeat steps 1 - 8 at least one more time.
If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is acceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine until
step 7 is completed.
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h),
then quickly release the accelerator pedal
completely and keep it released for at least
10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least
9 minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes.
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EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
● How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
● Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer and INFINITI dealer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or permitted by law.
A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations
and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment procedures, this manual is the same one used by the
factory-trained technicians working at INFINITI
dealerships. Also available are genuine INFINITI
Owner’s Manuals, and genuine INFINITI Service
and Owner’s Manuals for older INFINITI models.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Service Manuals for the 2000 model
year and later contact:
Tweddle Group
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com/infiniti
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Service Manuals for the 1999 model
year and prior, see an INFINITI dealer, or contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
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For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Owner’s Manuals for this model year
and prior, see an INFINITI dealer, or contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI Service
Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact your
nearest INFINITI dealer. For the phone number
and location of an INFINITI dealer in your area call
the INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-3614792 and a bilingual INFINITI representative will
assist you.
Also available are genuine INFINITI Service and
Owner’s Manuals for older INFINITI models.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely
event, there is some important information you
should know.
Many insurance companies routinely authorize
the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to
cut costs, among other reasons.
Insist on the use of genuine INFINITI
collision parts!
Why should you take a chance?
If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts
made to INFINITI’s original exacting specifications – if you want to help it to last and hold its
resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your
insurance agent and your repair shop to
only use Genuine INFINITI Collision Parts.
INFINITI does not warrant non-INFINITI parts, nor
does INFINITI’s warranty apply to damage
caused by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine INFINITI Parts can help protect
your personal safety, preserve your warranty protection and maintain the resale value of your
vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using
Genuine INFINITI Parts may prevent or limit unnecessary excess wear and tear expenses at the
end of your lease.
In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair
your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws
that restrict insurance companies from authorizing the use of non-genuine collision parts during
the new vehicle warranty. These laws help protect you, so you can take action to protect yourself.
It’s your right!
If you should need further information visit us at:
www.infiniti.com (for U.S. customers) or
www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers).
INFINITI designs its hoods with crumple zones to
minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the
windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Nongenuine (imitation) parts may not provide such
built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts often show premature wear, rust and corrosion.
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10 Index
4WD warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
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Active Head Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Adjusting pedal position . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Aiming control, headlights . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-48
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-56
Air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-63
Air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . .1-63, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Air conditioner specification label . . . . .9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls . . . .4-22
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Servicing air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) . . . . . . . . .2-21
Anchor point locations . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-53
Anti-lock brake warning light . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . .5-50
Audible reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Compact disc (CD) player . . . . . . . . .4-36
Audio System
CompactFlash (CF) player . . . . . . . . .4-38
Audio system
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Audio System
Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Audio system
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Rear audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-52
Audio System
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Audio system
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-50
Autolight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner . . . . . . . . .3-26
Automatic power window switch . . . . .2-50
Automatic transmission position indicator
light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Transmission selector lever lock
release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . . . . . .3-24
AUX jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Charge warning light . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Belt (See drive belt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Block heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-56
BluetoothT hands-free phone system . . . . .4-69
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . .5-50
Brake assist (for Intelligent cruise control
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
Brake light (See stop light). . . . . . . . .8-28
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49
Brake warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Brake wear indicators . . . . . . . .2-17, 8-22
Parking brake operation . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Self-adjusting brakes . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
Break-in schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Brightness control
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Brightness/contrast button. . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Bulb check/instrument panel. . . . . . . . . .2-10
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-28
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Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row). . . . . .1-4
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13
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Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-69
Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-55
Cargo net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-49
CD player (See audio system) . . . . . . . . .4-36
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . . . .1-30
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . .1-18, 1-26, 1-28
Precautions on child
restraints. . . . . . . . . . . .1-26, 1-37, 1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Chimes, audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Cigarette lighter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36
Cleaning exterior and interior . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35, 4-34
(models with navigation system) . . . . . .4-13
Clock set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54
Compact disc (CD) player . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
CompactFlash (CF) player . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Compass display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37, 2-43
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Brightness/contrast button. . . . . . . . .4-18
Enter button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Setting button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Startup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel) . . . . . .4-50
Heater and air conditioner controls . . . .4-22
Rear audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-52
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing engine coolant . . . . . .
Checking engine coolant level. . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge .
Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag
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Daytime running light system
(Canada only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Digital video disc DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-53
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . . . . .2-29
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Distance to empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Drive belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic. . . . . . . . . . .3-26
Driving
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
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Economy - fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Emission control information label . . . . . .
Emission control system warranty . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . .
Block heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . .
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . .
Checking engine coolant level. . . . . .
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment check locations. .
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . .
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation
Engine oil viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine serial number . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine specifications. . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light. . . . . . . .
Enter button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event data recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) . . . . . .
Eyeglass case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch). . . . . .2-30
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Floor mat positioning aid . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
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Fluid
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8
Power steering fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Window washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . . . .1-56
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Front sonar system. . . . . . . . . . . .2-33, 5-53
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Fuel octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-24
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Garage door opener, HomeLinkT Universal
Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . .
Engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Speedometer . . .
Tachometer . . . .
Trip odometer . . .
Voltmeter . . . . .
General maintenance
Glass hatch . . . . . .
Glove box . . . . . . .
Glove box lock . . . .
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Hands-free phone system, BluetoothT
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Active Head Restraint . . . . . . .
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .
Headlight control switch . . . . . . . .
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights, aiming control . . . . . . .
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) . . . . . . . . .
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . .
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls
Heater operation . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . .
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver . . .
Hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hook
Luggage hook . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3, 5-10
Important vehicle information label. . . . . . .9-10
In-cabin microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17
Increasing fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
INFINITI mobile entertainment system
(MES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-53
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22, 3-3, 5-10
INFINITI voice recognition system . . . . . . .4-80
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror . . . . . . .3-24
Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . .2-29
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch . . . . . . . .2-29
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Intelligent Key system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Key operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Remote keyless entry operation . . . . . .3-12
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Warning signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53
ISOFIX child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
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Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
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Keyfob battery replacement . . . . . . . . . .8-25
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) . . . . . . . .3-12
Keys, For Intelligent Key system . . . . . . . . .3-2
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Labels
Air conditioner specification label . . . . .9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . .9-10
Emission control information label . . . . .9-10
Engine serial number . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . .9-10
Tire and Loading Information label. . . . .9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS). . . . . . . . . .1-63
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
License plate
Installing the license plate . . . . . . . . .9-11
Lift gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Lift gate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Light
Air bag warning light. . . . . . . . .1-63, 2-15
Brake light (See stop light). . . . . . . . .8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel. . . . . . . .2-10
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-28
Charge warning light . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . .2-25
Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-27
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53
Light bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-27
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . .2-13
Low washer fluid warning light . . . . . . .2-20
Passenger air bag and status light. . . . .1-57
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-54
Security indicator light . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Lights
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-55
Lock
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Glove box lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38
Lift gate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Vehicle speed sensing door lock
mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Low fuel warning light . . . . . .2-13, 2-14, 2-20
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . . . .2-13
Low washer fluid warning light . . . . . . . . .2-20
Luggage hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45
Luggage rack (see roof rack) . . . . . . . . .2-47
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information). . . . . . . .2-44
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Maintenance
Changing the maintenance interval . . . . .4-9
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
General maintenance . . . . . . . .
Inside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance precautions . . . . . .
Outside the vehicle. . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the maintenance interval .
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . .
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Under the hood and vehicle . . . . .
Malfunction indicator light . . . . . . . .
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument brightness control . . . .
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . .
Outside mirror control . . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . . .
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . .
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light. . . . . .
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. .8-9
.8-10
. .8-8
. .8-8
. .9-5
.2-12
Engine oil viscosity . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirror control . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats . . . . . .
Owner’s manual order form . . . . . .
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .9-5
. . . .3-25
. . . .3-25
. . . .6-10
. . . .9-32
. . . .9-32
P
Parking
Parking brake operation . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . .5-48
Pedal position adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-54
Phone, BluetoothT hands-free system . . . .4-69
Power
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35
Power rear windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50
Power steering fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . .5-49
Power vent windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-48
Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50
Precautions
Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . .8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Precautions on child
restraints. . . . . . . . . . . .1-26, 1-37, 1-43
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . .1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-48
Precautions when starting and driving
Pre-tensioner seat belt system. . . . . . .
Programmable features. . . . . . . . . . .
Push starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.4-11
.6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . .4-69
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Rear audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-52
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-50
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31
Rear audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-52
Rear center seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Rear sonar system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52
Rear sonar system off switch . . . . . . . . .2-33
Rear view monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Rear window wiper and washer switches. . .2-24
Recorders
Event data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-32
Refrigerant recommendation . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-56
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . . . .9-30
Resetting the fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Child seat belts . . . . . . . .1-26, 1-37, 1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .9-30
Screen (See INFINITI mobile entertainment
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-56
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment . . . . . . . .1-3
Second row bench seats . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Second row captain’s chair . . . . . . . . .1-4
Third row power folding seats . . . . . . .1-14
Seat belt
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Infants and small children . . . . . . . . .1-18
Injured Person. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . .1-15
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system. . . . . . .1-61
Rear center seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . . . .1-25
Three-point type with retractor. . . . . . .1-19
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Seatback pockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39
Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Automatic drive positioner . . . . . . . . .3-26
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
Second row captain’s chair adjustment. . . . .1-4
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Security indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Security system
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start . . . . . . . . . . .2-22, 3-3, 5-10
Self-adjusting brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
Service manual order form . . . . . . . . . . .9-32
Servicing air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Setting button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Shift lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Shifting
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . . . . . .1-25
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-60
Sonar
Front system . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33, 5-53
Rear system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52
Spark plug replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
SRS warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-63
Starting
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . .5-11
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Startup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Steering
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . .2-32
Power steering fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . .5-49
Tilting steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . . . .4-50
Stop light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-28
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Overhead storage compartment . . . . . .2-40
Storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40, 2-44
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Sunglasses case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38
Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38
Sunroof (see Moonroof) . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . .1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-63, 2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-56
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels. . . . . . .1-63
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-48
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system). . . . . . . . .1-48
Switch
Autolight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Automatic power window switch . . . . .2-50
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . .2-30
Headlight aiming control . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . .2-25
Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Power door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Rear sonar system off switch . . . . . . .2-33
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Rear window wiper and washer
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-23
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . .2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light. . . . . . .2-12
Theft
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start . . . . . . . . . . .2-22, 3-3, 5-10
Third row power folding seats . . . . . . . . .1-14
Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Tilting steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Tire
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Tire and Loading Information label. . . . .9-11
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-39
Tire placard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive. . . . . . . . . . . .8-41
Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-38
Uniform tire quality grading. . . . . . . . .9-29
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
Wheel/tire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . .2-13
Tire pressure display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder . . . . . . .4-8
Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . .1-30
Tow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34
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Towing
2-wheel drive models. . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
4-wheel drive models. . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Flat towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Tow truck towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Towing load/specification . . . . . . . . .9-19
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
Transceiver
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver . . . . .2-55
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Selector lever lock release . . . . . . . . .5-15
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
U
Uniform tire quality grading. . . . . . . . . . .9-29
V
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle
Speed sensing door lock mechanism.
Vehicle dimensions and weights . . . . .
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch.
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .
Vehicle electronic system . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .
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. .9-8
.2-32
.5-51
.4-14
. .9-9
. . .9-9
. . .9-9
Vehicle loading information. . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Vehicle recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13, 6-14
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start . . . . . . . . . . .2-22, 3-3, 5-10
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Voice recognition system. . . . . . . . . . . .4-80
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
W
Warning
4WD warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Air bag warning light. . . . . . . . .1-63, 2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light . . . . . . . .2-11
Battery charge warning light . . . . . . . .2-12
Brake warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light. . . . . . .2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . .2-30
Low fuel warning light . . . .2-13, 2-14, 2-20
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . .2-13
Low washer fluid warning light . . . . . . .2-20
Passenger air bag and status light. . . . .1-57
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Warning labels (for SRS). . . . . . . . . .1-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Warning lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-23
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . . .9-8
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
Wheel/tire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
Window washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows . . . . . . .2-49
Power rear windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50
Power vent windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-48
Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . .2-23
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-23
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-19
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED FUEL:
INFINITI recommends the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least
91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 96). If unleaded premium gasoline is not available, you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least
87 AKI number (Research octane number 91),
but you may notice a decrease in performance.
CAUTION
● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed to run on
E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage
the fuel system components and is not
covered by the INFINITI vehicle limited
warranty.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants in the “Technical
and consumer information” section.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark
● Viscosity 5W-30
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in
the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
See Tire and Loading Information label.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, see “Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the recommendations outlined in the
“BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” information found in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Follow these recommendations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure
to follow these recommendations may result in
vehicle damage or shortened engine life.
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