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1-6Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0786
Walk-in mechanism:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This feature makes it easier to get in and
out of the rear seat. Use the following
procedure when getting in and out of the
rear seat.
If the sun visor is used, close it to the
original position before operating the walk-
in feature.
1. Pull the seatback lever upward
*1to
fold the front seatback down. Make
sure that the front seatback is comple-
tely folded down.
2. To slide the front seat forward, push the seatback switch
*2. The front seat will move forward.
3. Get in or out of the vehicle.
4. To return the front seat to its original position, raise the seatback and firmly
push the seatback switch
*2again.
. To stop the seat sliding, push the
seatback switch
*2again or push the
seat sliding switch.
. The front passenger seat will stop
returning 7.0 in (177.6 mm) from its
front-most position to retain space for
the rear passenger.
. Depending on the seat position, the
head restraint may contact the roof headlining during the walk-in opera-
tion. To prevent possible interference,
lower the seat using the seat lifter
switch.
CAUTION
.
When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm the seat and seatback
are locked properly.
. Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot
or bump your head when operating the
walk-in seat.
. Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. They may
be pinched and damaged.
. When operating the walk-in function,
always release the seat belt from the
seat belt guide. Otherwise, the seat belt
guide may be damaged.
The automatic forwarding and reversing
will not work or stop under the following
conditions:
.When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7 km/h) (driver’s seat only).
. When the seat belt is fastened.

2-22Instruments and controls
SIC4168
INDICATORS FOR RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP
GUID-BCD3B15A-CB19-4506-8E3A-09721E0189BBThis indicates the operating state of the
retractable hard top. Displays a message
and displays the status of the hard top.
(See“Retractable hard top” (P.3-19).)
1. Roof in operation indicatorGUID-D636E123-7DDB-4B5D-BB31-B9CA3B944A6AThis indicator is displayed while the
retractable hard top is being operated.
2. Roof open indicatorGUID-41117CBE-E9C8-444A-B37A-E1DAA9EE7358This indicator is displayed when the
retractable hard top is open completely.
3. Roof close indicatorGUID-D41688BF-9BCD-4951-994A-03783776CCBCThis indicator is displayed when the
retractable hard top is closed completely.
4. Check separator indicatorGUID-EE9BAE15-AD0A-4747-A8AA-858CE2D67898This indicator is displayed when the
separator is not set in the holder normally.
5. Check trunk indicatorGUID-8B5E2228-6166-48E0-9C79-AE7703B80996This indicator is displayed when the trunk
is not closed completely.
NOTE:
A message is not displayed while the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if

2-50Instruments and controls
when the window is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition switch is in the
ON position or for 45 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
Automatic adjusting functionGUID-2870CF42-5EEE-4B1A-8161-CB27BD2B51B1
CAUTION
When the battery cable is removed from the
battery terminal, do not close either of the
front doors. The automatic window adjust-
ing function will not work and the side roof
panel may be damaged.
The power window has an automatic
adjusting function. When the door is being
opened, the window is automatically low-
ered slightly to avoid contact between the
window and the side roof panel. When the
door is closed, the window is automatically
raised slightly.While the automatic adjusting function
does not work, the window will be con-
trolled as follows:
.
When the door is opened, the window
lowers for approximately 0.39 in (10
mm).
. While the door is open, the window
cannot be raised.
If the windows do not close auto-
matically
GUID-2B39C66B-9E36-4EAF-A06B-B44AC3E7ED05If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initi-
alize the power window system.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the door and hard top.
3. Open the window completely by oper- ating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold
the switch more than 3 seconds after
the window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch.
Operate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete. 6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for
other windows.
If the power window automatic function
does not operate properly after performing
the procedure above, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Automatic window loweringGUID-EA8FCE69-4B01-4A98-ADAB-1A5BFE61D3BBWhen the retractable hard top operating
switch is pressed, the power windows will
automatically be lowered completely. The
windows do not rise automatically after the
retractable hard top operation is com-
pleted. Use the power window switches
to raise them.

GUID-A9F3BCAE-48C3-410A-B57A-E565AD1FBC2C
SPA2628
Interior/exterior view
1. Retractable hard top indicators (in the
dot matrix liquid crystal display)
2. Retractable hard top operating switch
3. Hard top
4. Rear parcel shelf
5. Trunk lid
6. Separator
7. Side flap
BEFORE OPERATING THE RETRACT-
ABLE HARD TOP
GUID-665F5476-1959-421B-B08B-C946E4860770The retractable hard top on this vehicle is
electrically operated. You can fully open or
close the retractable hard top only by
pushing the operating switch located on
the center console.
The retractable hard top operating switch
must be operated under all of the following
conditions.
. When the vehicle is stopped
. When the engine is running .
When the separator is fixed in the
position separating the roof storage
area and the trunk room
. When the trunk lid is closed
CAUTION
Always keep the engine running while
operating the retractable hard top. Even if
the engine stops, the retractable hard top
will also operate when the ignition switch is
in the ON position, but be sure to run the
engine to prevent battery discharge.
Be sure to follow the operating instructions
and all of the warnings and cautions in this
section.
Improper operation of the retractable hard
top could cause a system malfunction,
damage or deterioration of the retractable
hard top material and related parts.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle in a safe and level
location and apply the parking brake.
. Make sure the parking area is clear of
obstacles and there is enough clearance
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-19
RETRACTABLE HARD TOP

.Do not sit or place excessive weight on
the top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps and
trunk lid, especially when the retractable
hard top is being operated. The retract-
able hard top may be damaged.
. Do not drive the vehicle with the
retractable hard top partially opened.
Always make sure the retractable hard
top is either fully opened or closed
before driving.
. Secure items so that they cannot be
blown from the vehicle while driving
with the retractable hard top open.
. Do not install a roof rack or a roof carrier
on the retractable hard top. The retract-
able hard top or the roof rack or both
may be damaged when the retractable
hard top is operated.
WHEN OPERATING THE RETRACT-
ABLE HARD TOP
GUID-AA5AF5D3-9820-4D1A-9A9F-5E4E3E83A5A1
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the body
away from moving parts such as the
retractable hard top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps, trunk lid and power windows.
CAUTION
Do not place any items in the storage space
for the retractable hard top. A caution label
is attached on the floor in the retractable
hard top storage space. Cargo that contacts
the retractable hard top may damage the
retractable hard top or cargo.
NOTE:
In case of low battery or low temperature,
the retractable hard top may temporarily
stop moving during the operation. This
functions to protect the retractable hard
top control mechanism, and it is not a
malfunction.
If the retractable hard top is opened and
closed repeatedly in a short period of time,
it may stop moving to protect the retract-
able hard top motor. Wait for approxi-
mately 20 minutes before operating the
retractable hard top again.
SPA2629
SeparatorGUID-83A92634-945B-453E-8C58-67DD737CA829The retractable hard top can be operated
only when the trunk room is separated.
1.
Pull the strap
*Aand open the
separator.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21

3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2632
OPENING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
GUID-00A58FA9-FC69-4FF9-9EA5-89D8C203F4DF1. Make sure the trunk lid is securelyclosed before operating the retractable
hard top.
2. Apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
(for the automatic transmission mod-
els) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for the manual transmission
models).
3. Start the engine.
4. Push the OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it until the retractable hard top is fully
opened.
.When the OPEN side of the retract-
able hard top operating switch is
pushed a beep sounds.
.“ROOF IN OPERATION” is displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display while the retractable hard
top is in motion.
.The windows will automatically be fully opened.
5. Release the switch when the retractable hard top is fully opened.
.When the retractable hard top isfully opened, a beep sounds.
.“ROOF OPEN” is displayed on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display
when the retractable hard top is
fully opened.
CAUTION
Be sure to fully open or fully close the
retractable hard top and do not stop using
the operating switch half way through the
roof opening or closing process. If the
retractable hard top is only partially opened,
significant damage to the retractable hard top could occur.

SPA2633
CLOSING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
GUID-6380BF2E-AD66-4E24-BB7B-723C7144E5A51. Make sure the trunk lid is securelyclosed before operating the retractable
hard top.
2. Apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
(for the automatic transmission mod-
els) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for the manual transmission
models).
3. Start the engine.
4. Push the CLOSE side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it until the retractable hard top is fully
closed.
.When the CLOSE side of the retract-
able hard top operating switch is
pushed a beep sounds.
.“ROOF IN OPERATION” is displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display while the retractable hard
top is in motion.
.The windows will automatically be fully opened.
5. Release the switch when the retractable hard top is fully closed.
.When the retractable hard top isfully closed, a beep sounds.
.“ROOF CLOSED” is displayed on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display
when the retractable hard top is
fully closed.
IF THE RETRACTABLE HARD TOP
DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE ELEC-
TRICALLY
GUID-CA52037D-865A-4730-AF0F-BCB66DFF1FA1If you cannot operate the retractable hard
top with the operating switch, first check
whether all the following operating condi-
tions are satisfied.
. The vehicle is stopped .
The engine is running
. The separator is fixed in the position
separating the roof storage area and
the trunk room
. Make sure that no objects interfere with
the rear parcel shelf, the side flaps and
the retractable hard top.
. The trunk lid is closed
If the retractable hard top still does not
move under the above conditions or has
any system malfunction, see an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the retractable hard
top partially opened.
. When the buzzer continuously sounds
while the vehicle is being driven, im-
mediately park the car in a safe location
and check that the retractable hard top
is not partially open
. If the retractable hard top cannot be
operated properly, see an INFINITI retai-
ler as soon as possible to have your
vehicle checked.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25

4-40Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
SAA0306
FM radio reception:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Range: FM range is normally limited to 25
to 30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural
(single channel) FM having slightly more
range than stereo FM. External influences
may sometimes interfere with FM station
reception even if the FM station is within
25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM
signal is directly related to the distance
between the transmitter and receiver. FM
signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibit-
ing many of the same characteristics as
light. For example they will reflect off
objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves awayfrom a station transmitter, the signals will
tend to fade and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interfer-
ence from buildings, large hills or due to
antenna position, usually in conjunction
with increased distance from the station
transmitter, static or flutter can be heard.
This can be reduced by lowering the treble
setting to reduce the treble response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflec-
tive characteristics of FM signals, direct
and reflected signals reach the receiver at
the same time. The signals may cancel
each other, resulting in momentary flutter
or loss of sound.
AM radio reception:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407AM signals, because of their low frequency,
can bend around objects and skip along
the ground. In addition, the signals can be
bounced off the ionosphere and bent back
to earth. Because of these characteristics.
AM signals are also subject to interference
as they travel from transmitter to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas
with many tall buildings. It can also occur
for several seconds during ionospheric
turbulence even in areas where no obsta-
cles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic
lights.
Satellite radio reception:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the satellite radio is used for the first
time or the battery has been replaced, the
satellite radio may not work properly. This
is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10
minutes with the satellite radio ON and the
vehicle outside of any metal or large
building for the satellite radio to receive
all of the necessary data.
The satellite radio mode requires an active
XM
®Satellite Radio subscription. The
satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.
The satellite radio performance may be
affected if cargo carried on the roof blocks
the satellite radio signal.
If possible, do not put cargo near the
satellite antenna.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio
antenna can affect satellite radio perfor-
mance. Remove the ice to restore satellite
radio reception.

4-54Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
rotate the Audio control knob to set the
desired setting. For the other setting
methods, see“How to use SETTING button”
(P.4-13).
This vehicle has some sound effect func-
tions as follows:
. Speed Sensitive Vol. (if so equipped)
. Precision Phased Audio (if so equipped)
. BOSE
®AudioPilot®(if so equipped)
For more details, see “How to use SETTING
button” (P.4-13).
For models with BOSE Sound System, tone
qualities are adjusted automatically ac-
cording to the roof condition (open/close).
The output from the audio system may be
interrupted during adjustment. This is not a
malfunction.
Switching the display:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407. Models with navigation system
Pushing the DISC·AUX button will switch
the displays as follows:
iPod
®/USB ?CD/DVD ?Music Box®?
Bluetooth®Audio ?iPod®/USB
. Models without navigation system
Pushing the DISC button will switch the
display as follows:
CD ?Music Box
®?CD Pushing the AUX button will switch the
display as follows:
USB/iPod
®?
XM1 ?XM2 ?XM3 ?
USB/iPod®
FM-AM-SAT radio operationGUID-8CCC0D99-C92F-489F-8CF0-BF1E682C17DDWhen the radio band select button is
pushed while the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the radio will come on
at the channel last played.
The last channel played will also come on
when the ON·OFF button is pushed to ON.
The satellite radio is not available in
Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If another audio source is playing when the
radio band select button is turned to ON,
the audio source will automatically be
turned off and the last radio channel
played will come on.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak,
the radio will automatically change from
stereo to monaural reception.
radio (FM/AM/SAT) band select
(models with navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Pushing the AM·FM or SAT radio band
select button will change the band as
follows: AM
?FM1 ?FM2 ?XM1 ?XM2 ?XM3
? AM
radio (FM/AM) band select (models
without navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Pushing the RADIO AM·FM radio band
select button will change the band as
follows:
AM ?FM1 ?FM2 ?AM
radio (SAT) band select (models
without navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the satellite band select button to
select the satellite radio mode XM1, XM2
or XM3.
TUNE (Tuning):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407. For AM and FM radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob for manual
tuning.
. For XM Satellite Radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob to seek
channels from all of the categories
when any category is not selected.
SEEK tuning/CATEGORY (CAT):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407. For AM and FM radio
Push the SEEK·CAT or TRACK button

7-2Appearance and care
GUID-7AF89F49-0121-4C5A-B2E9-F5570E28289DIn order to maintain the appearance of
your vehicle, it is important to take proper
care of it.
To protect the paint surface, wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:
.after a rainfall to prevent possible
damage from acid rain
. after driving on coastal roads
. when contaminants such as soot, bird
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or
bugs get on the paint surface
. when dust or mud builds up on the
surface
Whenever possible, store or park your
vehicle inside a garage or in a covered
area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park
in a shady area or protect the vehicle with
a body cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body
cover.WASHINGGUID-C7D39018-743C-40A6-8344-B679CF0A2033Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge
and plenty of water. Clean the vehicle
thoroughly using a mild soap, a special
vehicle soap or general purpose dishwash-
ing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm
(never hot) water.
CAUTION
. Do not use car washes that use acid in
the detergent. Some car washes, espe-
cially brushless ones, use some acid for
cleaning. The acid may react with some
plastic vehicle components, causing
them to crack. This could affect their
appearance, and also could cause them
not to function properly. Always check
with your car wash to confirm that acid
is not used.
. Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical deter-
gents, gasoline or solvents.
. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-
light or while the vehicle body is hot, as
the surface may become water-spotted.
. Avoid using tight-napped or rough
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care must be taken when removing caked-on
dirt or other foreign substances so the
paint surface is not scratched or da-
maged.
. Do not use an automatic car wash or
high pressure car wash. Avoid applying
water continuously to the parts around
the roof and the windows. This may
cause water to leak into the inside of
your vehicle.Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the
doors, hatches and hood are particularly
vulnerable to the effects of road salt.
Therefore, these areas must be regularly
cleaned. Make sure that the drain holes in
the lower edge of the door are open. Spray
water under the body and in the wheel
wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint
surface by using a damp chamois to dry
the vehicle.
CLEANING EXTERIOR