cruise control INFINITI FX 2010 Owners Manual

1. Outside mirror remote control switch(P. 3-23)
2. Instrument brightness control switch (P. 2-39)
3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-35) 4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(left side)
— For audio system (P. 4-46)
— For Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (with navigation system) (P. 4-104)
— For INFINITI Voice Recognition System
(with navigation system) (P. 4-129) 5. Trip computer switch (P. 2-27)
6. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-32)
7. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-26)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-28)
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-18)
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-49)
8. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
9. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 5-77)
10. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-11)
11. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped)
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
(P. 2-43, 5-61)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
(P. 2-42, 5-18)
12. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-6)
13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-19)
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Warninglight Name Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)* 2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-13
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-13
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light2-14
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)*2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)* 2-15
Intelligent Key system warning
light2-15
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*2-15
Warning
light Name Page
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light
2-17
Preview Function warning light
(orange)*2-17
Rear Active Steer warning light* 2-17
Seat belt warning light
2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-17
Indica-
tor light Name Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light 2-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light2-18
High beam indicator light
2-18
Indica-
tor light Name Page
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light* 2-18
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light
(green)* 2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
2-19
Security indicator light
2-20
Slip indicator light2-20
Low beam indicator lights 2-20
SPORT mode indicator light* 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-20
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1. Outside mirror remote control switch
2. Instrument brightness control switch
3. H
eadlight, fog light and turn signal switch
4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls(left side)
— For audio system — For Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone
System (with navigation system)
— For Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System (without navigation system)
— For INFINITI Voice Recognition System
(if so equipped) 5. Trip computer switch
6. Windshield wiper and washer switch
7. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)
— Cruise control switches
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped)
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch
(if so equipped)
8. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if so equipped)
9. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
10. Intelligent Key port
11. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped)
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
12. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped)
14. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped)
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(AWD models)*Lane departure warning light
(orange)*Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indica-
tor light*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON in-
dicator light (green)*
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission check warning
lightPreview Function warning light (or-
ange)*Security indicator light
Brake warning lightRear Active Steer warning light*Slip indicator light
Seat belt warning lightLow beam indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSPORT mode indicator light*
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic transmission position indica-
tor lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-
cator light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light *: if so equipped
Intelligent Key warning lightHigh beam indicator light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine.The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,
,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
,,,,
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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The engine oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dip-
stick to check the oil level.(See “ENGINE OIL” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pres-
sure warning light on could cause serious dam-
age to the engine almost immediately. Such
damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and set the ICC system
again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the sys-
tem is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
still driveable under normal conditions, have the
vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Intelligent Key warning light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 sec-
onds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
drive the vehicle. However in these cases, con-
tact an INFINITI retailer for repair as soon as
possible.
Lane departure warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light will come on in orange, turn
green, and then turn off. This indicates that the
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP) systems are operational.
While the LDW and/or LDP system is on, the
light will blink in orange and a warning chime
will sound if the vehicle is traveling close to
either the left or the right of a traveling lane
with detectable lane markers. If the light comes on in orange and remains on,
it may indicate that the LDW and LDP systems
are not functioning properly. Although the ve-
hicle is still driveable, have the systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP)
SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this light
illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning :
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate. If
you select the tire pressure information in the
display, the LOW PRESSURE information will be
displayed. The tire pressure for each tire will
also be displayed.
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Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound
will first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Lane departure warning chime (if so
equipped)
When the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) or
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system is on,
the chime sounds if the vehicle is traveling
close to either the left or the right of a traveling
lane with detectable lane markers.
See “LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP)
SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion for more details.The dot matrix liquid crystal display
1is
located between the tachometer and the speed-
ometer, and it displays the automatic transmis-
sion position indicator, the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system (if so equipped), the Dis-
tance Control Assist (DCA) system (if so
equipped) information, the Intelligent Key op-
eration information and other warnings and
information. For detailed information about each system, see
the following sections:
●
Automatic Transmission (AT)
– “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AU- DIBLE REMINDERS” earlier in this section.
– “DRIVING THE VEHICLE” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
● Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
– “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC) SYS- TEM (FULL SPEED RANGE)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.
● Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
– “DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYS- TEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
● Intelligent Key system
– “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.
– “PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
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To push the ignition switch to the OFF position,
perform the following procedure:SHIFT “P” warning →(Move the selector lever
to “P”) →PUSH warning →(Push the ignition
switch →ignition switch position is turned to
ON) →PUSH warning →(Push the ignition
switch →ignition switch position is turned to
OFF)
8. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
9. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
10. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (E) position. There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (E)
position.
11. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. (See “WINDOW WASHER FLUID” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
12. Door/lift gate open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the lift gate are open or not closed securely. The
vehicle icon indicates which door or the lift gate
is open on the display.
13. “Time to rest” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “time to
rest” indicator activates. You can set the time
for up to 6 hours. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later
in this section.)
14. Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°F (3°C). The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in
this section.)
15. Cruise indicator
Cruise main switch indicator :
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the main
switch is pushed again, the indicator disap-
pears. When the cruise control main switch
indicator is displayed, the cruise control system
is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator :
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control sys-
tem. If the indicator blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the cruise control
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section for details.
16. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator (if so
equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system main switch is
pushed. When the main switch is pushed again,
the indicator disappears. While the main switch
indicator is displayed, the ICC system is opera-
tional. (See “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving.............. 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .................. 5-2
Three-way catalyst ............................. 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ................... 5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................................... 5-5
Off-road recovery ............................... 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ......................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .............. 5-7
Driving safety precautions ...................... 5-7
Push-button ignition switch ........................ 5-9
Operating range for engine start function ......... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch positions ...........5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................5-11
Before starting the engine .........................5-12
Starting the engine ................................ 5-12
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-13
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-13
Parking brake ..................................... 5-17
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-18Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system
...........5-19
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ..........5-21
Lane camera unit maintenance .................5-25
Cruise control .................................... 5-26
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-26
Cruise control operations ......................5-27
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(FULL SPEED RANGE) (if so equipped) ..............5-28
Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................. 5-29
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ........5-29
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................. 5-30
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
operation ...................................... 5-31
Conventional (FIXED SPEED) cruise control
mode ........................................ 5-45
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise
Control system equipped models) ..............5-49
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-49
Precautions on distance control assist
system ....................................... 5-49
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Distance control assist operation................5-51
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-61
Precautions on FCW system ....................5-62
Intelligent brake assist (IBA) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-64
Precautions on IBA system .....................5-65
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-68
Increasing fuel economy .......................... 5-68
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) .............5-69
Parking/parking on hills ........................... 5-71
Power steering ................................... 5-72
Continuous damping control (if so equipped) .......5-72
Brake system .................................... 5-73
Braking precautions ........................... 5-73
Parking brake break-in ......................... 5-73Brake assist
..................................... 5-74
Brake assist .................................. 5-74
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ......................5-74
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-76
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-77
Rear active steer system (if so equipped) ...........5-79
Cold weather driving ............................. 5-80
Freeing a frozen door lock .....................5-80
Antifreeze .................................... 5-80
Battery ....................................... 5-80
Draining of coolant water ......................5-80
Tire equipment ................................ 5-80
Special winter equipment ......................5-80
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-80
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............5-81
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●When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
approach warning occurs.
● When the hazard warning flashers are oper-
ated.
● When driving on a curve at high speed.
After the above conditions have finished and
the necessary operating conditions are satis-
fied, the LDP brake control assist function will
resume.
Condition C :
Under the following conditions, a beep will
sound and the LDP system will be canceled
automatically. The LDP ON indicator light will
blink in green, and the LDP system cannot be
activated:
● When the VDC system (except TCS function)
or ABS operates.
● When the VDC system is turned off.
● When the SNOW mode switch is turned on.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, turn
off the LDP system. Push the LDP switch again
to turn the LDP system back on.Temporary disabled status at high temperature :
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under
high temperature conditions (over approxi-
mately 104°F (40°C)) and then the LDP system is
turned on, the LDP system may be deactivated
automatically. The LDP ON indicator (green) will
blink.
When the interior temperature is reduced, the
system will resume operating automatically and
the LDP ON indicator will stop blinking.
LANE CAMERA UNIT MAINTENANCE
The lane camera unit1for the LDW/LDP
system is located above the inside mirror. To
keep the proper operation of the LDW/LDP
systems and prevent a system malfunction, be
sure to observe the following:
● Always keep the windshield clean.
● Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
camera unit.
● Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instrument
panel. The reflection of sunlight may ad-
versely affect the camera unit’s capability of
detecting the lane markers.
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