instrument panel INFINITI M 2010 User Guide

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h).
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometers1and twin trip odometers2are
displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Changing the display :
Pushing the TRIP/RESET knob
s3at the bottom
right of the combination meter panel changes
the display as follows:
TRIP A !TRIP B !TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer :
Pushing the TRIP/RESET switch
s3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. (See ªHOW TO
USE STATUS BUTTONº in the ª4. Monitor, cli-
mate, audio, phone and voice recognition sys-
temsº section.)
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
s1.
The scale length and the red zone vary with the
engine model.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red zone,
shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed.
Operating the engine in the red zone may cause
serious engine damage.
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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to
be set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
s1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
orposition. The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights re-
main on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay :
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
LOCK and open any door then close all the
doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180
seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
ªComfort & Conv. settingsº in the ª4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systemsº section.
Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo
sensor
sAlocated on the top of the instrument
panel. The photo sensor controls the autolight;
if it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is
dark and the headlights will illuminate.
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cwhen the selector lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
c when the vehicle is driven at above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) for the left-side headlight. Note
that the right-side low beam headlight will
swivel but the left side will not swivel when
the vehicle is at a stop and the steering
wheel is turned. The vehicle must attain a
speed above 16 MPH (25 km/h) before AFS
activates the left-side headlight.
To turn the AFS off, push the OFF side of the AFS
switch. (The AFS OFF indicator light will illumi-
nate.) Push the ON side of the switch to turn the
system on again.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number of
occupants in the vehicle, the load the vehicle is
carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after the
ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position, this may indicate that the AFS is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by an INFINITI retailer. When the engine is
started, the headlights will vibrate to check the
system condition. This is not a malfunction.
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the AUTO (when
lighting),
orposition with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
Turn the control to the darkening direction
s1
or the brightening directions2to adjust the
brightness of instrument panel lights.
When the control is turned to the upper end, the
light intensity will be at maximum. When the
control is turned to the lower end, the light will
be turned off.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handles1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
s2at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right and left
locks. Push the hood down to lock the
hood securely into place.
WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely closed and
latched before driving. Failure to do so could
cause the hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
c If you see steam or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, to avoid injury do not
open the hood.
WARNING
cDo not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle. See ªEXHAUST GAS
(carbon monoxide)º in the ª5. Starting and
drivingº section of this manual.
c Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where they
could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk closed, when not in
use, and prevent children's access to Intelli-
gent Keys.
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TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH
The trunk lid release switchsAis located on the
instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release switch
down as illustrated. To close, push the trunk lid
down.
You can open the trunk lid with Intelligent Key.
(See ªINTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEMº page 3-6.)
TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCH
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
sAwhen the Intelli-
gent Key is within the operating range of the
trunk lock/unlock function regardless of the
inside lock knob position. (See ªINTELLIGENT
KEY SYSTEMº earlier in this section.)
OPENING WITH KEY
To open the trunk lid, insert the mechanical key
to the trunk key cylinder and turn the key to the
right side of the vehicle. To close, remove the
key and push the trunk lid down.
TRUNK OPEN BUTTON
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
TRUNK OPEN button
on the Intelligent
Key for more than 1 second.
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Automatic anti-glare type
The inside mirror is designed so that it auto-
matically changes reflection according to the
intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
sAwill illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced.
Type A: Push the
switchsBto make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally and the
indicator light will turn off. Push the
switch again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the ª Cº switch
sCto make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally. The
indicator light will turn off. Push the ªIº switch
sDto turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the sensors
sE
or apply glass cleaner on them. Doing so will
reduce the sensitivity of the sensor, resulting in
improper operation.
For the compass (if so equipped) operation, see
ªCOMPASSº in the ª2. Instruments and con-
trolsº section. For the HomeLink
TUniversal Transceiver opera-
tion, see ªHomeLink TUNIVERSAL TRANS-
CEIVERº in the ª2. Instruments and controlsº
section.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they appear. Be
careful when moving to the right. Using only
this mirror could cause an accident. Use the
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to
properly judge distances to other objects.
Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located at
the lower part of the instrument panel.
The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
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REAR SWITCHES FOR CLIMATE
CONTROL (if so equipped)
The rear seat passengers can adjust the climate
control system using the climate controls in the
rear armrest panel.
ªAUTOº button: automatic climate control
mode on
ª
º button: Fan speed control up (Max fan
speed !return to Low fan speed)
ª
º button: Temperature control up/down
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and out-
side air temperature are low, the air flow from
the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum
of 150 seconds. This is not a malfunction. After
the coolant temperature warms up, air will flow
normally from the foot outlets. The sunload sensor
sAon the instrument panel
helps maintain a constant temperature. Do not
put anything on or around this sensor.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The climate control system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner
heats, defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace
the filter in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in the INFINITI Service and Mainte-
nance Guide. To replace the filter, contact an
INFINITI retailer. The filter should be replaced if air flow is ex-
tremely decreased or when windows fog up eas-
ily when operating heater or air conditioning
system.
SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROL
The climate control system in your INFINITI is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not
harm the earth's ozone layer. However, special
charging equipment and lubricant are required
when servicing your INFINITI air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will
cause severe damage to your climate control
system. (See ªCAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTSº in the ª9. Technical and
consumer informationº section for climate con-
trol system refrigerant and lubricant recommen-
dations.)
Your INFINITI retailer will be able to service your
environmentally friendly climate control sys-
tem.
WARNING
The system contains refrigerant under high
pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air con-
ditioner service should be done only by an ex-
perienced technician with the proper
equipment.
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To adjust the display brightness, tint, color and
contrast, select each key using the joystick on
the remote controller and tilt the joystick to
right or left.
Push theBACKbutton to apply the settings and
return to the previous display.
PLAYING A DVD
DISC´AUX button
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front
seat occupants to operate the DVD drive while
watching the images.
Push the DISC´AUX button on the instrument
panel and turn the display to the DVD mode.
When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed
automatically.
The operation screen will be turned on when the
DISC´AUX button located on the instrument
panel is pushed while a DVD is being played, and it will turn off automatically after a period of
time. To turn it on again, push the
DISC´AUX
button again.
DVD operation keys
To operate the DVD drive, select the desired key
displayed on the operation screen using the
INFINITI controller.
PAUSE :
Select the ª
º key and push the ENTER
button to pause the DVD. To resume playing the
DVD, use the ªPLAYº key.
To pause the DVD, it is also possible to push the
ª
º button on the keypad of the remote
controller.
PLAY :
Select the ª
º key and push the ENTER
button to start playing the DVD, for example,
after pausing the DVD.
To start playing the DVD, it is also possible to
push the ª
º button on the keypad of the
remote controller.
STOP :
Select the ª
º key and push the ENTER
button to stop playing the DVD.
Operation screen Ð DVD AUDIO
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±Copy from Incoming Call Logs
Store the name and phone number from
the incoming call list.
± Delete
Delete a contact that is registered in the
phonebook.
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, follow the procedures below.
1. Push the PHONEbutton on the instrument
panel or push and hold the
button
on the steering wheel. The ªPHONEº
screen will appear on the display.
2. Select the ªCall (Phonebook)º key on the ªPHONEº menu, and push the ENTERbut-
ton.
3. Select the registered person's name from the list, and push the ENTERbutton. Dial-
ing will start and the screen will change to
the call-in-progress screen. 4. After the call is over, perform one of the
following to finish the call.
a. Select the ªHang upº key and push theENTER button.
b. Push the
button on the steering
wheel.
c. Push the PHONEbutton on the instrument
panel.
There are different methods to make a call.
Select one of the following options instead of
ªCall (Phonebook)º in step 2 above.
c Redial
Dial the previously dialed number again.
c Call (Call Logs)
Select the name or phone number from the
incoming or outgoing call logs.
c Call (Downloaded)
Select the name or phone number from the
downloaded list.
c Dial (Keypad)
Input the phone number manually using the
keypad displayed on the screen. (See ªHOW
TO USE TOUCH SCREEN (models with naviga-
tion system)º earlier in this section.)
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RECEIVING A CALL
When you hear a phone ring, the display will
change to the incoming call mode. To receive a
call, perform one of the following procedures
listed below.
a) Select the ªAnswerº key on the displayand push the ENTERbutton.
b) Push the PHONEbutton on the instrument
panel.
c) Push the
button on the steering
wheel.
There are some options available when receiv-
ing a call. Select one of the following displayed
on the screen. c
Answer
Accept an incoming call to talk.
c On Hold
Put an incoming call on hold.
c Reject Call
Reject an incoming call.
To finish the call, perform one of the follow-
ing procedures listed below.
a) Select the ªHang upº key on the display
and push the ENTERbutton.
b) Push the PHONEbutton on the instrument
panel.
c) Push the
button on the steering
wheel.
DURING A CALL
There are some options available during a call.
Select one of the following displayed on the
screen if necessary.
c Hang up
Finish the call.
c Use Handset
Transfer the call to the cellular phone.
c Mute
Mute your voice to the person.
c Keypad
Send a dial tone to the caller for using
network services such as voice mail.
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