start stop button INFINITI EX 2011 User Guide

●Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N
(Neutral) position while driving. Doing so
can cause a loss of engine braking which
may result in a collision, serious personal
injury or death. In addition, coasting with
the transmission in the N (Neutral) position
may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
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.
Shifting
To move the selector lever,
: Push the button while depressing the
brake pedal,
: Push the button,
: Just move the selector lever.
After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal and shift the selector lever from P
(Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), DS
(Drive Sport) or Manual shift mode position. Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R
(Reverse). All other positions can be selected
without pushing the button.
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.
CAUTION
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped
and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.
P (Park) position :
Use this selector position when the vehicle is
parked or when starting the engine. Make sure
the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the selector lever
button pushed in to move the selector lever from
the N (Neutral) position or any drive position to
the P (Park) position. Apply the parking brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake
first, then move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.Selector lever
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CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
R (Reverse) :
Use this position to back up. Always be sure the
vehicle is completely stopped before selecting
the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must
be depressed and the selector lever button
pushed in to move the selector lever from the P
(Park) position, the N (Neutral) position or any
drive position to the R (Reverse) position.
N (Neutral) :
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to the N (Neutral) position and restart
a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive) :
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
DS (Drive Sport) mode
Move the selector lever from D (Drive) to the left
into the manual shift gate. The transmission
position indicator in the meter shows “DS”.
In the DS (Drive Sport) mode, the transmission
changes to the “sporty” driving shift operation, creating a more aggressive acceleration feeling
than the D (Drive) mode and providing a gear
change sensation when the driver accelerates
quickly.
When the driver selects the manual shift mode
using the selector lever during the DS (Drive
Sport) mode operation, the driver must move
the selector lever from DS (Drive Sport) to D
(Drive) and back again to re-select the DS (Drive
Sport) mode.
Manual shift mode
When the selector lever is in the DS (Drive
Sport) position, the transmission is ready for
the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be
selected manually by moving the selector lever
up or down.
When shifting up, move the selector lever to the
+ (up) side. The transmission shifts to the
higher range.
When shifting down, move the selector lever to
the
(down) side. The transmission shifts to
the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode, return
the selector lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving
mode. In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1
→
←M2→
←M3→
←M4→
←M5→
←M6→
←M7
M7 (7th) :
Use these positions for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.
M6 (6th) andM5 (5th) :
Use this position when driving up long slopes,
or for engine braking when driving down long
slopes.
M4 (4th),M3 (3rd) andM2 (2nd) :
Use these positions for hill climbing or engine
braking on downhill grades.
M1 (1st) :
Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or
for maximum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.
● Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time in lower than 7th
gear. This reduces fuel economy.
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●Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in succes-
sion. However, if this motion is done rapidly,
the second shifting may not be completed
properly.
● In the manual shift mode, the transmission
may not shift to the selected gear. This helps
maintain driving performance and reduces
the chance of vehicle damage or loss of con-
trol.
● In the manual shift mode, the transmission
automatically shifts down to 1st gear before
the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerat-
ing again, it is necessary to shift up to the
desired range.
Accelerator downshift — In D (Drive)
position —
For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into the lower gear, depend-
ing on the vehicle speed.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, note that
the transmission will be locked in any of the
forward gears according to the condition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-
quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be
activated. This will occur even if all electrical
circuits are functioning properly. In this case,
push the ignition switch to the OFF position and
wait for 3 seconds. Then push the ignition switch
back to the ON position. The vehicle should re-
turn to its normal operating condition. If it does
not return to its normal operating condition,
have an INFINITI retailer check the transmission
and repair if necessary.
Shift lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
selector lever may not be moved from the P
(Park) position even with the brake pedal de-
pressed and the selector lever button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the follow-
ing procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or
LOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover
Ausing a
suitable tool.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-80
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .....2-37
Adjustable headrest .............. .1-9
Advanced air bag system ............1-42
Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting
system (AFS) .................. .2-37
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..........1-42
Front passenger air bag and
status light ................. .1-44
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-47
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-47
Air bag warning labels .............1-49
Air bag warning light ...........1-49, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-47
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .....4-47, 9-6
Automatic climate control .........4-39
In-cabin microfilter .............4-47
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................ .2-31
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............. .5-74
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ......2-12
Antenna .................... .4-91Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
........5-80
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ....................... .2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ...........7-4
Armrest ..................... .1-12
Around view monitor ............. .4-27
Audible reminders .............. .2-20
Audio operation precautions .........4-48
Audio system ................. .4-48
Steering wheel audio controls ......4-90
Autolight system ............... .2-35
Automatic Automatic

climate control ......4-40, 4-43
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Climate control .............. .4-39
Door locks .................. .3-5
Drive positioner .............. .3-24
Driving with automatic transmission . . .5-12
Moonroof .................. .2-52
Seat positioner .............. .3-24
Average fuel consumption and speed . . . .2-27
Avoiding collision and rollover .........5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) ............3-16
Battery ..................... .8-13
Battery saver system ............2-36
Intelligent Key ............... .8-22
Variable voltage control system ......8-15Before starting the engine
...........5-11
Belts (See drive belts) .............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ......5-25
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning
light ....................... .2-13
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) . . . . . . .4-93
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) . . . . .4-103
Bluetooth streaming audio ..........4-74
Booster seats ................. .1-34
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-80
Brake fluid ................. .8-12
Brake system ............... .5-77
Parking brake operation ..........5-16
Warning light ............... .2-13
Break-in schedule ............... .5-73
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...........4-8
Instrument panel ............. .2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-12
Bulb replacement ............... .8-24
C
Cabin

air filter ................. .4-47
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-92
Card holder .................. .2-47
Cargo cover .................. .2-48