light INFINITI FX 2010 Workshop Manual

FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
switch to the
position. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate. Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will 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 cir-
cumstances 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. The flasher can be actuated 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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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
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.The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seats by blowing warm or cool
air from the surface of the seat. The switches
located on the center console can be operated
independently of each other.1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
Ato the H (Heat)
side
1or to the C (Cool) side2. The
indicator light
Bon the control knob will
illuminate.
3. Adjust the desired amount of the air using the control knob
A.
The climate controlled seat blower remains
on low speed for approximately 60 seconds
after turning the switch on or selecting the
desired temperature.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or
cooled, and/or before you leave the ve-
hicle, be sure to turn the control knob to
the OFF position (center). The indicator
light
Bon the control knob goes off at
the OFF position.
To check the air filter for the climate con-
trolled seat, contact an INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat
heater if you or the occupants cannot monitor
elevated seat temperatures or have an inability
to feel pain in body parts that contact the seat.
Use of the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
● The battery could run down if the climate
controlled seat is operated while the engine
is not running.
● Do not use the climate controlled seat for
extended periods or when no one is using
the seat.
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●Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates 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 climate
controlled seat.
● Any liquid spilled on the seat should be re-
moved immediately with a dry cloth.
● The climate controlled seat has an air filter.
Do not operate climate controlled seat with-
out an air filter. This may result in damage to
the system.
● When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
thinner, or any similar materials.
● If any malfunctions are found or the climate
controlled seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked by
an INFINITI retailer. The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system will
sound a warning chime and blink the lane
departure warning light
(orange) to alert
the driver if the vehicle is traveling close to
either the left or the right of a traveling lane
with detectable lane markers.
The LDW system activates automatically when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON posi-
tion. (This is the automatic setting mode.) The
LDW ON indicator
1on the switch will illumi-
nate.
To cancel the LDW system, push the LDW switch
to turn off the system. The LDW ON indicator
1
will turn off. Pushing the LDW switch will also turn off the
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system simul-
taneously.
The LDW system will automatically turn on
whenever the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ON” position, even if the LDW system was
previously turned off. To keep the LDW system
from turning on automatically each time the
ignition switch is pushed to the “ON” position,
push and hold the LDW switch for at least 4
seconds while the LDW ON indicator is off. This
enables the manual setting mode. In the
manual setting mode, the LDW system can be
turned on or off by briefly pushing the LDW
switch.
See “LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP)
SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion for more details.
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The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
will sound a warning chime and blink the
forward collision warning light
(orange)
to alert the driver if the vehicle is traveling close
to a vehicle ahead.
The FCW system activates automatically when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON posi-
tion. (This is the automatic setting mode.) The
FCW ON indicator
1on the switch will illumi-
nate.
To cancel the FCW system, push the FCW switch
to turn off the system. The FCW ON indicator
1
will turn off. Pushing the FCW switch will also turn off the
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system simulta-
neously.
The FCW system will automatically turn on
whenever the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ON” position, even if the FCW system was
previously turned off. To keep the FCW system
from turning on automatically each time the
ignition switch is pushed to the “ON” position,
push and hold the FCW switch for at least 4
seconds while the FCW ON indicator is off. This
enables the manual setting mode. In the
manual setting mode, the FCW system can be
turned on or off by briefly pushing the FCW
switch.
See “FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion for more details.
For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy
roads or slippery areas, turn on the SNOW
mode switch. The indicator light
1on the
switch will illuminate. When the SNOW mode is
activated, engine output is controlled to avoid
wheel spin.
Turn off the SNOW mode for normal driving.
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The Continuous Damping Control optimizes the
damping force and helps minimize the move-
ment of the vehicle body. It helps stable driving
when the vehicle moves up and down on large
rolling roads or when the vehicle body leans
during cornering with a high centrifugal force.
The damping force will automatically adjust
according to the road surface and driving con-
ditions.
The damping force of the shock absorbers can
be adjusted to the level you desire. Set the
switch to the position you desire while the
ignition switch is ON.
AUTO MODE
Push the switch to the AUTO positionAfor a
smooth ride.
SPORT MODE
Push the switch to the SPORT positionBwhen
you desire a quick response all the time.
The SPORT mode indicator light will illuminate.
The vehicle should be driven with the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) system on for most driving
conditions.
The Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system will
sound a warning chime to alert the driver when
the vehicle is traveling too close to the vehicle
ahead and will apply the brake control if nec-
essary.
To turn off the system, push the IBA OFF switch.
The
indicator will illuminate.
The IBA system will remain in the last ON or OFF
state it was left in until it is manually changed
by pushing the IBA OFF switch.
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SWITCH (if so equipped)
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The power outlet is used for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION
●The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
● 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 outlet with the engine running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
● Avoid using power outlet when the air condi-
tioner, headlights or rear window defroster
is on.
● This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
● 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 blow.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be
sure the electrical accessory being used is
turned OFF.
● When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do
not allow water to contact the outlet.
CUP HOLDERS
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.
● Do not recline the rear seatback when you
use the cup holders on the rear armrest. Do-
ing so may cause the beverages to spill over,
and if they are hot, they may scald the
passengers.
Rear console
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To open the cup holder, push the lid1.
The flap will be folded down when inserting a
large container.
To close, lower the cup holder lid and push it
down lightly.
To clean the front cup holder, pull up the inside
tray
2and remove it.
The cup holder is not designed to store per-
sonal effects. The cup holders for rear passengers are located
on the rear center armrest.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driv-
ing to prevent an accident.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
1.
CAUTION
● Do not use for anything other than glasses.
● Do not leave glasses in the sunglasses
holder while parking in direct sunlight. The
heat may damage the glasses.
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Rear
To open the lid, push the buttonAand pull up
the lid.
To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches.
CARD HOLDER
Pull the sun visor down1and slide a card in
the card holder
A.
COAT HOOKS
The coat hooks are equipped beside the rear
personal lights.
CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than 2 lb (1
kg) on the hook.
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CARGO COVER (if so equipped)
The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo
area hidden from the outside.
To use the cargo cover, unfold the flap as
illustrated.To remove the cargo cover,
1. Return the rear seatback to the upright
position.
2. Fold the flap
1.
3. Lift up the rear side of the cargo cover
2
to unlatch the rear side of the cargo cover
Afrom the hanger bars.
4. Then, tilt up the cargo cover and slightly pull it toward the rear of the vehicle
3to
unhook the front side of the cargo cover
Bfrom the hanger bars.
5. Incline the cargo cover above the hanger bars towards the front of the vehicle
4
and lower the cargo cover.
6. Pull either side of the cargo cover and remove the cargo cover
5.
When attaching the cargo cover, be sure to
return the rear seatback to the upright position
and make sure that the cargo cover is latched
securely.
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Automatic operation (for front door
windows or all door windows)
To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it;
it need not be held. The window will automati-
cally open or close all the way. To stop the
window, just push or lift the switch in the
opposite direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be de-
tected. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before clos-
ing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving condi-
tions, the auto reverse function may be activated
if an impact or load similar to something being
caught in the window occurs.
If the windows do not close
automatically
If the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power win-
dow system.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window more than halfway by operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the
switch more than 3 seconds after the
window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Oper- ate the window by the automatic function
to confirm the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
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