engine INFINITI M 2011 Owner's Manual

the indicator disappears. While the main switch
indicator is displayed, the ICC system is opera-
tional. (See “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC)
SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
19. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system switch indicator (if so equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the Distance
Control Assist (DCA) system switch is pushed
on. When the switch is pushed again, the
indicator disappears. While the indicator is
displayed, the DCA system is operational. (See
“DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
20. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
indicator
When a driving mode is selected, the selected
mode indicator is displayed for approximately 2
seconds.
●STANDARD
● SPORT
● ECO
● SNOW
(See “INFINITI DRIVE MODE SELECTOR” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.)
INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE
1. Engine oil replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for changing the engine oil. You can set or reset
the distance for changing the engine oil. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
2. Oil filter replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the oil filter. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
3. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing tires. You can set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. (See “TRIP COM-
PUTER” later in this section.)
4. “OTHER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing items other than the engine oil, oil
filter and tires. You can set or reset the distance
for replacing the items. (See “TRIP COMPUTER”
later in this section.)
More maintenance reminders are also available
on the center display. (See “HOW TO USE INFO
BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.)
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The outside air temperature mode includes a
low temperature warning feature. If the outside
air temperature is below 37°F (3°C), the warning
is displayed on the screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected
by road or engine heat, wind directions and
other driving conditions. The display may differ
from the actual outside temperature or the
temperature displayed on various signs or bill-
boards.
6. Setting
Setting cannot be made while driving. A mes-
sage “Setting can only be operated when
stopped” is also displayed on the dot matrix
crystal display.
The
switchAandswitchBare
used in the setting mode to select and decide a
menu.
SKIP :
Push the
switchAto move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switchBto select other
menus. ALERT :
There are 3 submenus under the alert menu.
●
BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
● TIMER
Select this submenu to specify when the
“TIMER” indicator activates.
● ICY
Select this submenu to display the low out-
side temperature warning.
MAINTENANCE :
There are 5 submenus under the maintenance
menu.
● BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
● OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
● FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter. ●
TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.
● OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset the
distance for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires.
OPTIONS :
There are 4 submenus under the display menu.
● BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
● LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English or
French for display.
● UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the unit from
miles, MPG, °F or km, l/100km, °C.
● EFFECTS
Select this menu to set the dial effects
described below to on or off.
– The indicator needles sweep in the me- ters when the engine is started.
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INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Intelligent Key.Never leave these
keys in the vehicle.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules
and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation of this device.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on the
meter panel. It indicates the status of the
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the ignition switch was in
the LOCK, ACC or OFF position. This function
indicates the security systems equipped on the
vehicle are operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on while
the ignition switch is in the ON position. If the light still remains on and/or the engine will
not start, see an INFINITI retailer for INFINITI Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System service as soon as
possible. Please bring all Intelligent Keys that
you have when visiting an INFINITI retailer for
service.
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To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors, start the engine and push the
switch
1on. The indicator light2will come
on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster
off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 30
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear win-
dow, be careful not to scratch or damage the
rear window defroster.
XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNING
HIGH 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 retailer.
● 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 retailer and have the headlights
adjusted correctly.
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 ve-
hicle stops at 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 burn-
ing out, the brightness will drastically de-
crease, 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 retailer.
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
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Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo
sensor
Alocated on the top of the instrument
panel. The photo sensor controls the autolight;
if it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is
dark and the headlights will illuminate.Headlight beam select
1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the head-
light switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off 5 minutes after the ignition switch has
been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON posi-
tion.
CAUTION
● When you turn on the headlight switch again
after the lights automatically turn off, the
lights will not turn off automatically. Be sure
to turn the light switch to the OFF position
when you leave the vehicle for extended pe-
riods of time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged.
● Never leave the light switch on when the
engine is not running for extended periods of
time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
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Daytime running light system
(Canada only)
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the park-
ing 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 illumi-
nate once the parking brake is released. The
daytime running lights will remain on until the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
(if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) will
automatically adjust the headlights (low beam)
toward the turning direction to improve the
driver’s view. When the headlight switch is ON
and the driver operates the steering wheel in a
turn, the AFS system will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
● when the headlight switch is ON.
● when the selector lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
● when the vehicle is driven at above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) for the left-side headlight. Note
that the right-side low beam headlight will
swivel but the left side will not swivel when
the vehicle is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and the
steering wheel is turned. The vehicle must
attain a speed above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
before AFS activates the left-side headlight. To turn the AFS off, push the AFS switch. (The
AFS OFF indicator light will illuminate.) Push the
switch again to turn the system on again.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number of
occupants in the vehicle, the load the vehicle is
carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after the
ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position, this may indicate that the AFS is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by an INFINITI retailer. When the engine is
started, the headlights will vibrate to check the
system condition. This is not a malfunction.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
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.
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, turning the fog light switch to the
position will turn on the headlights, fog
lights and the other lights while the ignition
switch is in the ON position or the engine is
running. 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.
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The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch in any position.
When an impact that could activate the supple-
mental air bags is detected, the hazard warning
flasher lights blink automatically. If the hazard
warning flasher switch is pushed, the hazard
warning flashers will turn off.
WARNING
Do not turn the hazard warning flasher switch
to off until you can make sure that it is safe to
do so. Also, the hazard flasher warning may not
blink automatically depending on the force of
impact.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of the
hazard warning flasher switch while driving. The heated steering wheel system is designed
to operate only when the surface temperature of
the steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light
1on the switch will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel
is below 68°F (20°C), the system will heat the
steering wheel and cycle off and on to maintain
a temperature above 68°F (20°C). The indicator
light will remain on as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steer-
ing wheel system off manually. The indicator
light will turn off. NOTE:
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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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.
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 seat heater
is operated while the engine is not running.
● Do not use the seat heater for extended pe-
riods or when no one is using the seat.
● 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 heater.
● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
● When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
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 an INFINITI
retailer.SIC4332
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The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
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 right1
and select the desired heat range.
●For high heat, turn the knob to the right
1.
● For low heat, turn the knob to the left
2.
● The indicator light
Bwill illuminate when
the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the knob to the OFF position
3. Make sure that the
indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermistor,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
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 heat side
1or to the cool side2. The indicator
light
Bon the control knob will illumi-
nate.
3. Adjust the temperature using the control knob
A.
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equipped)
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