vehicle INFINITI FX 2013 Owner's Manual
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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMIN-
DERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you
and your passengers!
.NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle features
or taking other actions that could dis-
tract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
Foreword
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WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moderate
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures
must be followed carefully.
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SIC0697
If you see the symbol above, it means“Do
not do this” or“Do not let this happen”.
NOS1274
NOS1275
NOS1276
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI-
SORY
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Bluetooth®is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and licensed to Visteon Cor-
poration and Clarion Co., Ltd.
Gracenote®is a registered tra-
demark of Gracenote, Inc. The
Gracenote logo and logo type,
and the “Powered by Gracenote”
logo are trademarks of Grace-
note.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio requires
subscription, sold separately.
Not available in Alaska, Hawaii
or Guam. For more information,
visit www.siriusxm.com.
INFINITI-13P
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10. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P.5-83)
11. Intelligent Key port (P.5-13)
12. Power lift gate switch (P.3-18)
13. Power lift gate main switch (P.3-18)
14. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer (P.2-7)
15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-27)
16. Manual tilting/telescopic steering
wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-27)
17. Center-console-mounted controls —Climate controlled seat switches
(P.2-45) or Seat heater switches
(P.2-43)
— SNOW mode switch (P.2-47)
— Continuous Damping Control mode
select switch (if so equipped) (P.2-47,
P.5-77)
Illustrated table of contents0-7
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0-8Illustrated table of contents
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1. Side ventilator (P.4-48)
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
4. Center ventilator (P.4-48)
5. Center multi-function control panel—Navigation system* (if so equipped)
—
Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-9)
— Around View Monitor (if so
equipped) (P.4-31)
6. Center display (P.4-3) 7. Clock (P.2-49)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-37)
10. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
11. Fuse box cover (P.8-25)
12. Parking brake (P.5-20)
13. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-43)
— Driver supplement air bag (P.1-37)
14. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-11)
15. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-43)
16. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-36)
17. Power outlet (P.2-49)
18. Automatic climate control system (P.4-48)
19. Audio system (P.4-54)
20. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-52)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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0-12Illustrated table of contents
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)*2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-13
Automatic Transmission 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 warning light 2-15
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*
2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light
2-17
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-17
Rear Active Steer warning light* 2-17 Warning
light Name
Page
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 posi-
tion 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
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1-2Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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WARNING
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be danger-
ous. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown into it and receive neck
or other serious injuries. You could also
slide under the lap belt and receive
serious internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly. See
“Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-11).
. After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
. Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls. Unat-
tended children could become involved
in serious accidents.
. The seatback should not be reclined any
more than needed for comfort. Seat belts
are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the
seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk
of sliding under the lap belt and being
injured is increased.
SEATS
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1-6Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be danger-
ous. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown into it and receive neck
or other serious injuries. You could also
slide under the lap belt and receive
serious internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly. See “Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-11).
. After adjustment, check to be sure the
seat is securely locked.
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WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other vehi-
cle safety systems. They may provide addi-
tional protection against injury in certain
rear end collisions. Adjust the head re-
straints properly, as specified in this sec-
tion. Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat. Do not attach anything
to the head restraint stalks or remove the
head restraint. Do not use the seat if the
head restraint has been removed. If the
head restraint was removed, reinstall and
properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position. Failure
to follow these instructions can reduce the
effectiveness of the head restraints. This
may increase the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision.
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1-12Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING
. Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly re-
strained in the rear seat and, if appro-
priate, in a child restraint.
. The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the chance
or severity of injury in an accident.
Serious injury or death can occur if the
seat belt is not worn properly.
. Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never
put the belt behind your back, under
your arm or across your neck. The belt
should be away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
. Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could
increase the risk of internal injuries in an
accident.
. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle. .
Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its effec-
tiveness.
. Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
. Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
. If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat
belts fastened, it may indicate a mal-
function in the system. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
. No changes should be made to the seat
belt system. For example, do not modify
the seat belt, add material, or install
devices that may change the seat belt
routing or tension. Doing so may affect
the operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and must
be replaced together with the retractor.
See an INFINITI retailer.
. Removal and installation of pretensioner
system components should be done by an INFINITI retailer.
. All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors and attaching hardware, should
be inspected after any collision by an
INFINITI retailer. INFINITI recommends
that all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision be replaced unless
the collision was minor and the belts
show no damage and continue to oper-
ate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper
operation is noted.
. All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any
collision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations. The
child restraints should be replaced if
they are damaged.