lane assist 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
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that the system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal condi-
tions, have the vehicle checked at an INFINITI
retailer. (See “INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST (IBA)
SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion.)
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light
(green; if so equipped)
The light comes on in green when the Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system is turned on.
The light turns off when the system is turned
off.
NOTE:
This light is common with the lane departure
warning light (orange). (See “Lane departure
warning light” earlier in this section.)
For more details, see “LANE DEPARTURE WARN-
ING (LDW) SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVEN-
TION (LDP) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.The malfunction indicator light may also come
on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check
to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and
closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 US gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is
not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. (See “READINESS
FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section.)
Operation :
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
● Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off after
a few driving trips. If the
light does
not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI retailer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the retailer.
● Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI
retailer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the retailer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor drive-
ability, reduced fuel economy, and possible
damage to the emission control system.
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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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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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The Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys-
tem will operate when the vehicle is driven at
speeds of approximately 45 MPH (72 km/h) and
above, and when it is traveling close to either
the left or the right of a traveling lane.
Each system functions as follows:
●Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system —
warns the driver by a warning light and
chime.
● Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system —
warns the driver by a warning light and
chime, and helps assist the driver to return
the vehicle to the center direction of the
traveling lane by applying brake control to
the left or right wheels individually (for a
short period of time). The LDW and LDP systems monitor the lane
markers on the traveling lane using the camera
unit
1located above the inside mirror. When
the camera unit detects that the vehicle is
traveling close to either the left or the right of
the traveling lane, the lane departure warning
light
2on the instrument panel blinks in
orange and a warning chime sounds. When the
LDP system is on, it will automatically apply the
brakes for a short period of time, using the
function of the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
To turn on the LDW system, push the LDW
switch
3. The LDW ON indicator light4on the
switch will illuminate.
When the LDW switch is pushed, the FCW
system will also turn on or off simultaneously.
See “FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
SYSTEM” later in this section.
To turn on the LDP system, push the LDP switch
5. The LDP ON indicator light2will illumi-
nate in green.
See “LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP) SYS-
TEM” later in this section.
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SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION
(LDP) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP)
SYSTEM
Precautions on LDP system
WARNING
●The LDP system will not steer the vehicle or
prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep
the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of vehicle at all times.
● The LDP system is primarily intended for use
on well-developed freeways or highways. It
may not detect the lane markers in certain
roads, weather or driving conditions.
● Using the LDP system under some condi-
tions of road, lane marker or weather, or
when you change lanes without using the
lane change signal could lead to an unex-
pected system operation. In such condi-
tions, you need to correct the vehicle’s direc-
tion with your steering operation to avoid
accidents.
● When the LDP system is operating, avoid
excessive or sudden steering maneuvers.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the
vehicle. ●
The LDP system will not operate at speeds
below approximately 45 MPH (72 km/h) or if
it cannot detect lane markers.
● The LDP system may not function properly
under the following conditions, and do not
use the LDP system:
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
– When driving on slippery roads, such as on ice or snow, etc.
– When driving on winding or uneven roads.
– When there is a lane closure due to road repairs.
– When driving in a makeshift lane.
– When driving on roads where the lane width is too narrow.
– When driving without normal tire condi- tions (for example, tire wear, low tire
pressure, installation of spare tire, tire
chains, non-standard wheels).
– When the vehicle is equipped with non- original brake parts or suspension parts. ●
If the LDP system malfunctions, it will cancel
automatically. The lane departure warning
light (orange) on the instrument panel will
illuminate.
● If the lane departure warning light (orange)
illuminates, pull off the road to a safe loca-
tion and stop the vehicle. Turn the engine off
and restart the engine. If the warning light
(orange) continues to illuminate, have the
LDP system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
● Excessive noise will interfere with the warn-
ing chime sound, and the chime may not be
heard.
The functions of the LDP system (warning and
brake control assist) may or may not operate
properly under the following conditions:
● On roads where there are multiple parallel
lane markers; lane markers that are faded or
not painted clearly; yellow painted lane
markers; non-standard lane markers; or lane
markers covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
● On roads where discontinued lane markers
are still detectable.
● On roads where there are sharp curves.
● On roads where there are sharply contrast-
ing objects, such as shadows, snow, water,
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wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after
road repairs. (The LDP system could detect
these items as lane markers.)
● On roads where the traveling lane merges or
separates.
● When the vehicle’s traveling direction does
not align with the lane marker.
● When traveling close to the vehicle in front
of you, which obstructs the lane camera unit
detection range.
● When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the
windshield in front of the lane camera unit.
● When the headlights are not bright due to
dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not
adjusted properly.
● When strong light enters the lane camera
unit. (For example, the light directly shines
on the front of the vehicle at sunrise or
sunset.)
● When a sudden change in brightness occurs.
(For example, when the vehicle enters or
exits a tunnel or under a bridge.) While the LDP system is operating, you may
hear a sound of brake operation. This is normal
and indicates that the LDP system is operating
properly.
LDP system operation
The LDP system provides a lane departure warning
and brake control assistance when the vehicle is
driven at speeds of approximately 45 MPH (72
km/h) and above. When the vehicle approaches
either the left or the right side of the traveling lane,
a warning chime will sound and the lane departure
warning light (orange) on the instrument panel will
blink to alert the driver. Then, the LDP system will
automatically apply the brakes for a short period of
time to help assist the driver to return the vehicle
to the center of the traveling lane.
The warning and assist functions will stop when
the vehicle returns to a position inside of the lane
marker.
LDP ON indicator light (green)/ Warning light (orange)
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