warning INFINITI M 2010 Owners Manual

LANE CAMERA UNIT MAINTENANCE
The lane camera units1for the LDW/LDP
system is located inside the map light cover. To
keep the proper operation of the LDW/LDP
systems and prevent a system malfunction, be
sure to observe the following:
c Always keep the windshield clean.
c Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
camera unit.
c 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. c
Do not strike or damage the areas around
the camera unit. Do not touch the camera
lens or remove the screw located on the
camera unit. If the camera unit is damaged
due to an accident, contact an INFINITI re-
tailer.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL
cIf the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The SET indicator
on the dot matrix crystal display will then
blink to warn the driver.
c If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will be canceled automatically.
c If the SET indicator blinks, turn the cruise
control main switch off and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer.
c The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned ON while pushing the
RESUME/ACCELERATE, SET/COAST or CAN-
CEL switch. To properly set the cruise control
system, perform the steps below in the order
indicated.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving un-
der the following conditions:
cwhen it is not possible to keep the vehicle at
a set speed
c in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
c on winding or hilly roads
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cIf you move the selector lever to the N
(Neutral) position, the cruise control will be
canceled.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of
the following methods:
c Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the SET/COAST switch.
c Push and hold the RESUME/ACCELERATE
switch. When the vehicle attains the desired
speed, release the switch.
c Push, then quickly release the
RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. Each time you
do this, the set speed will increase by about
1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of
the following methods:
c Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, push the
SET/COAST switch and release it.
c Push and hold the SET/COAST switch. Re-
lease the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
c Push, then quickly release the SET/COAST
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). To resume the preset speed,
push and release
the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. The vehicle
will resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h). The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system au-
tomatically maintains a selected distance from
the vehicle traveling in front of you according to
that vehicle's speed (up to the set speed), or at
the set speed when the road ahead is clear.
The ICC function can be set to one of two cruise
control modes:
c
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:
For maintaining a selected distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you
up to the preset speed.
c Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode:
For cruising at a preset speed.
WARNING
cAlways drive carefully and attentively when
using either cruise control mode. Read and
understand the Owner's Manual thoroughly
before using the cruise control. To avoid se-
rious injury or death, do not rely on the sys-
tem to prevent accidents or to control the
vehicle's speed in emergency situations. Do
not use cruise control except in appropriate
road and traffic conditions.
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC)
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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cIn the conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-
trol mode, a warning chime will not sound to
warn you if you are too close to the vehicle
ahead. Pay special attention to the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
of you or a collision could occur.
1. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
2. Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode
Push the MAIN switchsAto choose the cruise
control mode between the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode
s1and the conventional
(fixed speed) cruise control mode
s2.
Always confirm the setting in the Intelligent
Cruise Control system display.
For the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode, see the following description. For the
conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode,
see page 5-42.
SELECTING THE VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE
DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode
s1, quickly push and release the
MAIN switch
sA.
Once a control mode is activated, it cannot be
changed to the other cruise control mode. To
change the mode, push the MAIN switch once to
turn the system off. Then push the MAIN switch
again to turn the system back on and select the
desired cruise control mode.
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VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode,
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system auto-
matically maintains a selected distance from
the vehicle traveling in front of you according to
that vehicle's speed (up to the set speed), or at
the set speed when the road ahead is clear.
With ICC, the driver can maintain the same
speed as other vehicles without the constant
need to adjust the set speed as you would with
a normal cruise control system.
PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TO-
VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
The system is intended to enhance the opera-
tion of the vehicle when following a vehicle
traveling in the same lane and direction.
If the distance sensor
sAdetects a slower
moving vehicle ahead, the system will reduce
the vehicle speed so that your vehicle follows
the vehicle in front at the selected distance.
The system automatically controls the throttle
and applies the brakes (up to 25% of vehicle
braking power) if necessary.
The detection range of the sensor is approxi-
mately 390 ft (120 m) ahead.
WARNING
c This system is only an aid to assist the driver
and is not a collision warning or avoidance
device. It is the driver's responsibility to stay
alert, drive safely and be in control of the
vehicle at all times.
c The system is primarily intended for use on
straight, dry, open roads with light traffic. It
is not advisable to use the system in city
traffic or congested areas.
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cThis system will not adapt automatically to
road conditions. This system should be used
in evenly flowing traffic. Do not use the sys-
tem on roads with sharp curves, or on icy
roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
The distance sensor will not detect under most
conditions:
c Stationary and slow moving vehicles
c Pedestrians or objects in the roadway
c Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
c Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
This system will not automatically brake the ve-
hicle to a stop.WARNING
c As there is a performance limit to the dis-
tance control function, never rely solely on
the Intelligent Cruise Control system. This
system does not correct careless, inatten-
tive or absent-minded driving, or overcome
poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad
weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by de-
pressing the brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead and the sur-
rounding circumstances in order to maintain
a safe distance between vehicles.
c Although the brake operation is controlled
by the system, the system does not auto-
matically stop the vehicle. If the vehicle
speed falls below approximately 20 MPH (32
km/h), the Intelligent Cruise Control system
is automatically canceled and a warning
chime sounds. (The brake control is also
canceled.)
c The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather condi-
tions. To avoid accidents, never use the In-
telligent Cruise Control system under the
following conditions:
± On roads where the traffic is heavy or there are sharp curves ± On slippery road surfaces such as on ice
or snow, etc.
± During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
± When the windshield wiper is operated at the low speed (LO) or high speed (HI) po-
sition, the Intelligent Cruise Control sys-
tem is automatically canceled.
± When strong light (for example, at sun- rise or sunset) is directly shining on the
front of the vehicle
± When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the sys- tem sensor
± On steep downhill roads (the vehicle may go beyond the set vehicle speed and fre-
quent braking may result in overheating
the brakes)
± On repeated uphill and downhill roads
± When traffic conditions make it difficult to keep a proper distance between vehicles
because of frequent acceleration or
deceleration
c Do not use the Intelligent Cruise Control sys-
tem if you are towing a trailer. The system
may not detect a vehicle ahead.
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cWhen the snow or road spray from traveling
vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility
c When dense exhaust or other smoke (black
smoke) from vehicles reduces the sensor's
visibility
c When excessively heavy baggage is loaded
in the rear seat or the trunk of your vehicle
The ICC system is designed to automatically
check the sensor's operation within the limita-
tions of the system. When the sensor is covered
with dirt or obstructs, the system will automati-
cally be canceled. If the sensor is covered with
ice, a transparent or translucent vinyl bag, etc.,
the ICC system may not detect them. In these
instances, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode may not cancel and may not be able
to maintain the selected following distance
from the vehicle ahead. Be sure to check and
clean the sensor regularly.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is
designed to maintain a selected distance and
reduce the speed to match the slower vehicle
ahead; the system will decelerate the vehicle as
necessary. However, the ICC system can only
apply up to 25% of the vehicles total braking
power. This system should only be used when
traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to re-
main fairly constant or when vehicle speeds
change gradually. If a vehicle moves into the traveling lane ahead or if a vehicle traveling
ahead rapidly decelerates, the distance be-
tween vehicles may become closer because the
ICC system cannot decelerate the vehicle
quickly enough. If this occurs, the ICC system
will sound a warning chime and blink the
system display to notify the driver to take
necessary action.
The system will cancel and a warning chime will
sound if the speed falls below approximately 20
MPH (32 km/h). The system will also disengage
below the 20 MPH (32 km/h) cut-off speed or
over the maximum set speed.
See ªApproach warningº later in this section.
The following items are controlled in the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:
c
When there are no vehicles traveling ahead,
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
maintains the speed set by the driver. The
set speed range is between approximately
25 and 90 MPH (40 and 144 km/h).
c When there is a vehicle traveling ahead, the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ad-
justs the speed to maintain the distance,
selected by driver, from the vehicle ahead.
The adjusting speed range is between ap-
proximately 20 MPH (32 km/h) and up to the
set speed. c
When the vehicle traveling ahead has moved
out from its lane of travel, the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode accelerates
and maintains vehicle speed up to the set
speed.
The ICC system does not control vehicle speed
or warn you when you approach stationary and
slow moving vehicles. You must pay attention to
vehicle operation to maintain proper distance
from vehicles ahead when approaching toll
gates or traffic congestion.
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5) Set distance indicator:Displays the selected distance between
vehicles set with the DISTANCE switch.
6) Intelligent Cruise Control system warning light (orange):
The light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the ICC system.
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicators come on as illustrated
to check for a burned-out bulb, and it turns off
when the engine is started.Operating vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode
To turn on the cruise control, quickly push and
release the MAIN switch
sAon. The cruise
indicator light, set distance indicator and set
vehicle speed indicator come on and in a
standby state for setting.
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To set cruising speed,accelerate your vehicle to
the desired speed, push the SET/COAST switch
and release it. (Vehicle ahead detection indica-
tor, set distance indicator and set vehicle speed
indicator come on.) Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the
set speed. When the SET/COAST switch is pushed under
the following conditions, the system cannot be
set and the ICC indicators will blink for approxi-
mately 2 seconds:
c
When traveling below 25 MPH (40 km/h) and
the vehicle ahead is not detected
c When the selector lever is not in the D, DS or
Manual mode
c When the windshield wipers are operating at
low (LO) or high speed (HI). If the vehicle is
equipped with a rain-sensing auto wiper, the
system may cancel when the wipers are
operating at the intermittent (INT) speed.
c When the brakes are operated by the driver When the SET/COAST switch is pushed under
the following conditions, the system cannot be
set.
A warning chime will sound and the ICC indica-
tors will blink.
c
When the SNOW mode switch is ON (To use
the ICC system, turn off the SNOW mode
switch, push the MAIN switch to turn off the
ICC and reset the ICC switch by pressing the
MAIN switch again.)
For details about the SNOW mode switch,
see ªSNOW MODE SWITCHº in the ª2. Instru-
ments and controlsº section.
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cWhen the VDC system is off (To use the ICC
system, turn on the VDC system. Push the
MAIN switch to turn off the ICC system and
reset the ICC switch by pushing the MAIN
switch again.)
For details about the VDC system, see ªVE-
HICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEMº
later in this section.
c When ABS or VDC (including the traction
control system) is operating
c When driving into a strong light (i.e., sun-
light)
c When a wheel is slipping (To use the ICC
system, make sure the wheels are no longer
slipping. Push the MAIN switch to turn off
the ICC, and reset the ICC system by pushing
the MAIN switch again.)
1. System set display with vehicle ahead
2. System set display without vehicle aheadSystem operation
WARNING
Normally when controlling the distance to a
vehicle ahead, this system automatically accel-
erates or decelerates your vehicle according to
the speed of the vehicle ahead. Depress the
accelerator to properly accelerate your vehicle
when acceleration is required for a lane
change. Depress the brake pedal when decel-
eration is required to maintain a safe distance
to the vehicle ahead due to its sudden braking
or if a vehicle cuts in. Always stay alert when
using the ICC system.
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cThe distance to the vehicle ahead will
change according to the vehicle speed. The
higher the vehicle speed, the longer the
distance. c
If the engine is stopped, the set distance
becomes ªlongº. (Each time the engine is
started, the initial setting becomes ªlongº.)
Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that vehicle
or if another vehicle cuts in, the system warns
the driver with the chime and ICC system dis-
play. Decelerate by depressing the brake pedal
to maintain a safe vehicle distance if:
cThe chime sounds.
c The vehicle ahead detection and set dis-
tance indicator blink.
The warning chime may not sound in some
cases when there is a short distance between
vehicles. Some examples are:
c When the vehicles are traveling at the same
speed and the distance between vehicles is
not changing
c When the vehicle ahead is traveling faster
and the distance between vehicles is in-
creasing
c When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle
The warning chime will not sound in the follow-
ing cases:
c When your vehicle approaches vehicles that
are parked or moving slowly.
c When the accelerator pedal is depressed,
overriding the system.
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