transmission INFINITI FX 2012 Owners Manual

0-12Illustrated table of contents
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 light
2-13
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light2-14
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)* 2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light
2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-15
Intelligent Key system warning
light2-15
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*
2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light
2-17
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-17Warning
light Name
Page
Rear Active Steer warning light* 2-17
Seat belt warning light 2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-18Indicator
light Name Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light 2-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-18
Exterior light indicator
2-19
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-19
High beam indicator light 2-19
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light*2-19
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-19
Security indicator light 2-20
SPORT mode indicator light* 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-20
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 sec-
onds, then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch
for a long period of time when the
engine is off. This will discharge the
battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” (P.3-32)
for the seat position memory function.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be sure
not to contact any moving parts to avoid
possible injuries and/or damages.
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Forward and backward:
Moving the switch
*1forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to
the desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch
*2backward until
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
*2forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” (P.1-11).) Also, the seat- back can be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is stopped and the
transmission is in the P (Park) position.
Safety
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*Lane departure warning light
(orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Master warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Automatic transmission check warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Brake warning lightRear Active Steer warning light*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSPORT mode indicator light*
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indi-
cator light*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Automatic transmission position indicator
light*: if so equipped
Intelligent Key system warning lightExterior light indicator
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,,,,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-21).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-75).)
CAUTION
.If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
—blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-
ond):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD
system from malfunctioning. If the warning light turns off, you can drive
again.
—blinks slowly (about once every 2
seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon
as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. (See
“Brake system”(P.5-
78).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any other
time, it may indicate the transmission is
not functioning properly. Have your INFINITI
retailer check and repair the transmission.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
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bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the front-impact air bag and
side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/
or pretensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain and
rollover air bag and pretensioner systems
needs servicing and your vehicle must be
taken to your nearest INFINITI retailer.
.The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioners may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-37).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not oper-
ate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a retailer as soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating,
thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.
When the vehicle dynamic control warning
light illuminates when the vehicle dynamic
control system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle
dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode is
operating, for example the vehicle dynamic
control system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the vehicle dynamic control
system function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P.5-83).
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) indicator light will illuminate.
The light will turn off in about 1 second if
the AFS is operational.
If the AFS indicator light blinks, it may
indicate the AFS is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)”
(P.2-40).
Automatic transmission posi-
tion indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ON” position, the indicator shows the
automatic selector position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the selected
gear due to a transmission protection
mode, the AT position indicator light will
blink and a chime will sound.
See “Automatic transmission” (P.5-15) for

are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed
to the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left
in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
at more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the
parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle
and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. 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) sys-
tem/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys-
tem” (P.5-21) for more details.
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The dot matrix liquid crystal display*1is
located between the tachometer and the
speedometer, and it displays the auto-
matic transmission position indicator, the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped), the Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system (if so equipped) information,
the Intelligent Key operation information
and other warnings and information.
For detailed information about each sys-
tem, see the following sections:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
—“ Warning/indicator lights and audi-
ble reminders” (P.2-12).
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DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

4-118Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
existing phone. If the user tries to
connect a phone that has already been
connected to the vehicle system, the
system announces the name that the
phone is already using. The connecting
procedure will then be cancelled.
The Add Phone command is not avail-
able when the vehicle is moving.
. Select Phone
Use the Select Phone command to
select a phone of lesser priority when
two or more phones connected with
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
are in the vehicle at the same time.
The system asks the user to name the
phone and confirm the selection.
Once the selection is confirmed, the
selected phone remains active until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position or a new phone is selected.
. Delete Phone
Use the Delete Phone command to
delete a specific phone or all phones
from Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System. The system announces the
names of the phones already paired
with the system and their priority level.
The system then gives the option to
delete a specific phone, all phones or listen to the list again. Once the user
chooses to delete a phone or all
phones, the system asks the user to
confirm.
NOTE:
When the user deletes a phone, the
associated phone book for that phone will
also be deleted.
. Replace Phone
Use the Replace Phone command to
change the active phone. The system
will list the names assigned to each
phone and then prompt you for the
phone you wish to select. Only one
phone can be active at a time.
. Bluetooth On/Off
Use the Bluetooth On/Off command to
turn on/off Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System.
. Help
The system announces the available
commands.
SPEAKER ADAPTATION MODE
The speaker adaptation mode allows up to
two users with different dialects to train
the system to improve recognition accu-
racy. By repeating a number of commands,
the users can create a voice model of their
own voice that is stored in the system. The
system is capable of storing a different
speaker adaptation model for each con-
nected phone.
Training procedure
1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine running, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in Park.
3. Press the
button.
4. Speak: “Help”. The system acknowl-
edges the command and announces
the next set of available commands.
5. Speak: “SPEAKER Adaptation” . The
system acknowledges the command
and displays the speaker adaptation
mode screen.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically. If both memory
locations are already in use, the system

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................. 5-3Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst........................................... 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......... 5-4Avoiding collision and rollover......................... 5-6On-pavement and off-road
driving precautions.......................................... 5-7Off-road recovery............................................. 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................. 5-8
Driving safety precautions ............................... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch ............................... 5-10 Operating range for engine start function ...... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch operation ........... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions ............ 5-12 Emergency engine shut off ............................ 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................... 5-13
Before starting the engine ................................. 5-13
Starting the engine ............................................ 5-14
Driving the vehicle ............................................. 5-15
Automatic transmission ................................. 5-15
Parking brake .................................................... 5-20
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system
(if so equipped) ................................................. 5-21 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system......... 5-22
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ...... 5-24
Lane camera unit maintenance .................... 5-29
Cruise control.................................................... 5-29 Precautions on cruise control....................... 5-29
Cruise control operations ............................. 5-30
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(FULL SPEED RANGE) (if so equipped) ................ 5-31 Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-33
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode...... 5-33
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-33
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ........................................... 5-35
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ............................................... 5-50
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise
Control system equipped models) ................ 5-54
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-54 Precautions on distance control
assist system............................................... 5-55
Distance control assist operation ................. 5-56

WARNING
.Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle should
be seated with their seat belt fastened.
This will keep you and your passengers
in position when driving over rough
terrain.
. Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead
drive either straight up or straight down
the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over
sideways much more easily than they
can forward or backward.
. Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If
you drive down them, you may not be
able to control your speed. If you drive
across them, you may roll over.
. Do not shift ranges while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
. Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an
accident. .
If your engine stalls or you cannot make
it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt
to turn around. Your vehicle could tip or
roll over. Always back straight down in R
(Reverse) range. Never back down in N
(Neutral), using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control.
. Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an
accident. Apply brakes lightly and use
a low range to control your speed.
. Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.
. To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack (if so equipped)
and evenly distribute the load. Secure
heavy loads in the cargo area as far
forward and as low as possible. Do not
equip the vehicle with tires larger than
specified in this manual. This could
cause your vehicle to roll over.
. Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road. The steering wheel could move suddenly
and injure your hands. Instead drive with
your fingers and thumbs on the outside
of the rim.
. Before operating the vehicle, ensure that
the driver and all passengers have their
seat belts fastened.
. Always drive with the floor mats in place
as the floor may became hot.
. Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your INFINITI is more affected
by strong side winds. Slower speeds
ensure better vehicle control.
. Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.
. For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
. Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such
as the dynamometers used by some
Starting and driving5-9

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7 speed automatic transmission
The automatic transmission in your vehicle
is electronically controlled by a transmis-
sion control module to produce maximum
efficiency and smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for
this transmission. 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 (Reverse), 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 position 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 (Reverse), 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
caution 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.
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.
Starting and driving5-15
DRIVING THE VEHICLE