sport mode INFINITI EX 2011 Owners Manual

pedal and pushing the push-button igni-
tion switch to start the engine. 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,
push the ignition switch to OFF and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.
4.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the en-
gine 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 of2-3
minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
5. To stop the engine, shift the selector lever
to the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7 speed automatic transmission
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission con-
trol module to produce maximum efficiency and
smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the recom-
mended operating procedures for this transmis-
sion. Follow these procedures for maximum
vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
After starting the engine, fully depress the foot
brake pedal and push the selector lever button
before shifting the selector lever to the R (Re-
verse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), DS (Drive Sport) or
Manual shift mode position. Be sure the vehicle
is fully stopped before attempting to shift the
selector lever.
This automatic transmission model is designed
so that the foot brake pedal must be depressed
before shifting from P (Park) to any drive posi-
tion while the ignition switch position is ON.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of the P
(Park) position and into any of the other gear
positions if the ignition switch is pushed to the
LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
push the selector lever button to shift into
a driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
●Do not depress the accelerator pedal while
shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Re-
verse), D (Drive), DS (Drive Sport) or manual
shift mode. 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 cau-
tion when shifting into a forward or reverse
gear before the engine has warmed up.
● Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while
vehicle is moving forward. Never shift to P
(Park), D (Drive) or DS (Drive Sport) while
vehicle is moving rearward. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and have an
accident.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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●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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Starting and driving5-13

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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DIMENSIONS
Overall length(with front license plate) in (mm) 182.5 (4,636)
Overall width in (mm) 71.0 (1,803)
Overall height (without roof rack) in (mm) 62.1 (1,577)*1*3
62.1 (1,578)*4
62.2 (1,579)*2
(with roof rack) 63.0 (1,599)*1
63.0 (1,601)*2
62.9 (1,598)*3
63.0 (1,600)*4
Front tread in (mm) 60.4 (1,535)*1*2
60.6 (1,540)*3*4
Rear tread in (mm) 60.8 (1,545)
Wheelbase in (mm) 110.2 (2,800)
*1: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)/18-inch wheel model
*2: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)/19-inch wheel model
*3: Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)/18-inch wheel model
*4: Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)/19-inch wheel model If you plan to travel in another country,
you
should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with too low an octane rating 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 ve-
hicle to another country, state, province or dis-
trict, 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 regis-
tered, its modifications, transportation, and reg-
istration are the responsibility of the user.
INFINITI is not responsible for any inconvenience
that may result.
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR
VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
Technical and consumer information9-9

Cargo light................... .2-56
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .....5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning . . . .4-88
Center multi-function control panel .......4-2
Child restraints ................. .1-20
Booster seats ................ .1-34
LATCH system ................ .1-22
Precautions on child restraints .......1-21
Child safety ................... .1-19
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ............. .2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime .....2-16
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control . .4-39
Clock ...................... .2-44
Coat hooks ................... .2-48
Cockpit ...................... .2-2
Cold weather driving .............. .5-83
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ..................... .4-65
Compact spare tire ............... .8-37
Compass ..................... .2-8
Console box .................. .2-47
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ....................... .4-5
Controls Control panel button .............4-2
INFINITI Controller .............. .4-5
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-7
Corrosion protection .............. .7-6Cover, Cargo cover
............... .2-48
Cruise control .................. .5-32
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) ................... .5-50
Cup holders ................... .2-45
Current fuel consumption ............2-27
D
Daytime

running light system ..........2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and
outside mirror defroster switch .........2-34
Dimensions ................... .9-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .....5-54
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................. .2-14
Distance to empty ............... .2-28
Door/lift gate open warning ..........2-24
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........2-20
Drive belts ................... .8-15
Drive positioner ................ .3-24
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ............5-74
All-wheel drive (AWD) safety precautions . .5-7
Cold weather driving .............5-83
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-12
On-pavement and off-road driving ......5-5
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode ..............5-14
DVD player operation ............. .4-66
E
Economy, Fuel ................. .5-73
Elapsed time .................. .2-27Elapsed time and trip odometer . . .
.....2-27
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty . ......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Break-in schedule ............. .5-73
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-7
Checking engine oil level ...........8-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........2-7
Emergency engine shut off .........5-10
Engine block heater .............5-85
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine

cooling system............8-6
Engine oil .................. .8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator ......2-26
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-5
Engine serial number ............9-10
Engine specifications .............9-7
Engine start operation indicator . . . . . .2-23
If your vehicle overheats ..........6-10
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive
positioner .................... .3-24
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...........9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . .9-11
10-2