INFINITI M 2010 Manual PDF

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGS AND
ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-
IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
SYSTEMS
The side air bags are located in the outside of
the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air
bags are located in the side roof rails. These
systems are designed to meet voluntary guide-
lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-
position occupants.However, all of the informa-
tion, cautions and warnings in this manual still
apply and must be followed. The side air bags
and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in
higher 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 on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain air
bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, fol-
lowed 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
and pelvic area of the front occupants. Curtain
air bags help to cushion the impact force to the
head of occupants in the front and rear out-
board seating positions. They can help save
lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an
inflating side air bag and curtain air bag may
cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags
and curtain 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 aspractical 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 air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the
occupants. Because of this, the force of the side
air bag and curtain air bag inflating can in-
crease the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, these air bag modules
during inflation. The side air bag and curtain air
bag will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.
The side air bags and curtain air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light illu-
minates. The supplemental air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems
are operational.
WARNING
c
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.
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cRight after inflation, several side air bag and
curtain air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
c No unauthorized changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems. This is to pre-
vent damage to or accidental inflation of the
side air bag and curtain air bag systems.
c Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle's electrical system, suspension sys-
tem or side panel. This could affect proper
operation of the side air bag and curtain air
bag systems.
c Tampering with the side air bag system may
result in serious personal injury. For ex-
ample, do not change the front seats by plac-
ing material near the seatbacks or by install-
ing additional trim material, such as seat
covers, around the side air bag. c
Work around and on the side air bag and
curtain air bag system should be done by an
INFINITI retailer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done by an
INFINITI retailer. The Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on the
side air bag or curtain 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 side air bag and
curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to
the appropriate sections in this Owner's
Manual.SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(front seats)
WARNING
c The pretensioners cannot be reused after ac-
tivation. They must be replaced together
with the retractor and buckle as a unit.
c If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal
collision but a pretensioner is not activated,
be sure to have the pretensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced by an
INFINITI retailer.
c No unauthorized changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the preten-
sioner system. This is to prevent damage to
or accidental activation of the pretension-
ers. Tampering with the pretensioner sys-
tem may result in serious personal injury.
c Work around and on the pretensioner sys-
tem should be done by an INFINITI retailer.
Installation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an INFINITI retailer. Unau-
thorized electrical test equipment and prob-
ing devices should not be used on the pre-
tensioner system.
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cIf you need to dispose of a pretensioner or
scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI re-
tailer. Correct pretensioner disposal proce-
dures are set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal injury.
The pretensioner system activates in conjunc-
tion with the front air bag system. Working with
the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat
belt when the vehicle becomes involved in
certain types of collisions, helping to restrain
front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same
way as conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. The
smoke is not harmful, and it does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with a
history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters al-
low the seat belt to release webbing (if neces-
sary) to reduce forces against the chest. If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning light
will not come on, will flash intermittently
or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position. In this case, the pretensioner system
may not function properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI retailer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner's Manual.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front-
impact air bag are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
s1SRS air bag
The warning labels are located on the surface of
the sun visors.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playing
in the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits of the supplemental front-
impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag and seat belt
pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits
include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), satellite
sensors, occupant classification system, crash
zone sensor, front air bag modules, side air bag
modules, curtain air bag modules, pretension-
ers and all related wiring. When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:
c
The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
c The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
c The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems
may not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,
it could mean that the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner sys-
tems will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a retailer as soon as
possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to acti-
vate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after infla-
tion has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these systems should be done only by an
INFINITI retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioners and related parts
should be pointed out to the person conducting
the maintenance. The ignition switch should
always be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
c Once a front air bag, side air bag or curtain
air bag has inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be replaced.
Additionally, if any of the front air bags in-
flate, the activated pretensioner system
must also be replaced. The air bag module
and pretensioners should be replaced by an
INFINITI retailer. The air bag modules and
pretensioner system cannot be repaired.
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cThe front air bag, side air bag and curtain air
bag systems and pretensioner system
should be inspected by an INFINITI retailer if
there is any damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle.
c If you need to dispose of the supplemental
air bag, pretensioner systems or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI retailer. Correct
supplemental air bag and pretensioner sys-
tem disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incor-
rect disposal procedures could cause per-
sonal injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-3
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-6
Tachometer .................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-7
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ........ 2-8
Compass (if so equipped) .......................... 2-9
Zone variation change procedure ...............2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .....2-12
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-13
Warning lights ................................ 2-13
Indicator lights ................................ 2-18
Audible reminders ............................. 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-21
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-22
Security systems ................................. 2-24
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-24
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-27
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................2-28
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-28 Headlight and turn signal switch
..................2-29
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-29
Headlight switch .............................. 2-29
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-33
Fog light switch ............................... 2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-33
Horn ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats (rear seats) (if so equipped) ..........2-34
Climate controlled seats (front seats) ..............2-35
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-36
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ...............2-37
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-37
Clock ............................................ 2-38
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-38
Power outlets .................................... 2-38
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .....................2-39
Front ......................................... 2-39
Rear ......................................... 2-39
Storage ......................................... 2-40
Cup holders .................................. 2-40
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-41
Glove box .................................... 2-41
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Console box.................................. 2-42
Coat hooks ................................... 2-43
Cargo net (if so equipped) .....................2-43
Windows ........................................ 2-43
Power windows ............................... 2-43
Moonroof ........................................ 2-46
Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-46
Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped) .........2-47
Rear sunshade (if so equipped) ....................2-47
Interior lights .................................... 2-48
Map lights .................................... 2-49
Personal lights ................................ 2-49
Interior light control switch ....................2-49Vanity mirror lights
............................... 2-50
Trunk light ........................................ 2-51
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver ...................2-51
Programming HomeLinkT .......................2-51
Programming HomeLinkT for Canadian
customers .................................... 2-53
Operating the HomeLinkT Universal
Transceiver ................................... 2-53
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-54
Clearing the programmed information ...........2-54
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button.....2-54
If your vehicle is stolen ........................ 2-54
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1. Instrument brightness control switch(P. 2-32)
2. Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-24)
3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) switch (P. 2-31) 4. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 2-37)
5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-29)
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) Ð ENTER switch (if so equipped)
(P. 4-6, P. 4-58)
Ð For audio system (P. 4-58)
Ð For phone system (P. 4-74, P. 4-84)
Ð For voice recognition system
(if so equipped) (P. 4-98)
7. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
Ð Cruise control switches (P. 5-23)
Ð Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-25)
Ð Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-16)
9. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
10. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-18)
11. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-36, P. 5-16)
12. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-9)
13. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P. 3-22)
14. Steering wheel Ð Horn (P. 2-34)
Ð Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)
15. Automatic Transmission (AT) selector lever (P. 5-11)
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COCKPIT
2-2Instruments and controls
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1. Side ventilator (P. 4-28)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-28)
4. Security indicator light (P. 2-26)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)6. Automatic climate control system
(P. 4-29)
7. Center multi-function control panel Ð Navigation system* (if so equipped) Ð Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7) Ð Phone system (P. 4-74, P. 4-84)
Ð Audio system (P. 4-34)
8. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)
9. Fuse box cover (P. 8-25)
10. Parking brake Ð Operation (P. 5-16)
Ð Parking (P. 5-48)
11. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
12. Clock (P. 2-38)
13. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
14. Snow mode switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
15. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
16. Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47) or Climate controlled
seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)
17. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
18. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P. 2-39)
19. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped) (P. 4-34)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instruments and controls2-3
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