check engine light INFINITI M 2010 Owner's Guide

A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/ areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the ªready conditionº for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the ªready conditionº when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the ªready conditionº can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a ªnot ready conditionº. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle's
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/Mtest condition is ªnot readyº. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
ªreadyº.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a ªnot
readyº condition, drive the vehicle through the
following pattern to set the vehicle to the
ªready conditionº. If you cannot or do not want
to perform the driving pattern, an INFINITI re-
tailer can conduct it for you.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent
manner according to traffic conditions and
obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle
until the engine coolant temperature
gauge needle points between the C and H
(normal operating temperature).
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h), then quickly release the accelera-
tor pedal completely and keep it released
for at least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a
speed of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for
at least 9 minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine run- ning. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55
km/h) and maintain the speed for 20
seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for at least
3 minutes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more time.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac-
ceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine
until step 7 is completed.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-53
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .....2-31
Advanced air bag system ...........1-45
Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting system
(AFS) .......................2-31
Air bag system Advanced air bag system .........1-45
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... 1-47
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-50
Air bag warning labels .............1-52
Air bag warning light ..........1-53 , 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-33
Air conditioner specification label ....9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .......4-33
Automatic climate control ........4-29
In-cabin microfilter ............4-33
Operation (See automatic climate
control) ................... 4-29
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................2-25
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) .............5-47 All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light
.....2-13
Ambient temperature, Air conditioner . . . .4-32
Antenna .....................4-61
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-53
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light .......................2-13
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Armrest ......................1-11
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and
ashtrays) ....................2-39
Audible reminders ...............2-20
Audio control rear switch ...........4-60
Audio operation precautions .........4-34
Audio system ..................4-34
Audio system, Steering wheel
audio controls .................4-58
Audion system, Hard-disk drive audio system
(Music Box) ...................4-50
Autolight system ................2-30
Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-15
Climate control .............. 4-29
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-11
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-26
Automatic seat positioner ...........3-26
AUX button ...................4-21
Avoiding collision and rollover .........5-5 B
Battery ......................8-17
Battery Battery saver system ............2-31
Keyfob battery replacement .......8-28
Variable voltage control system .....8-19
Battery, Battery replacement, Intelligent
Key .......................8-28
Before starting the engine ...........5-10
Belts (See drive belts) .............8-19
BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system) ...........4-74
BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(without navigation system) .........4-84
Booster seats ..................1-35
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-53
Brake fluid ................. 8-16
Brake system ............... 5-49
Parking brake operation .........5-16
Brake warning light ..............2-14
Break-in schedule ...............5-46
Brightness control and display ON/OFF
button .......................4-7
Brightness control, Instrument panel . . . .2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-13
Bulb replacement ...............8-30
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C
Cabin air filter .................4-33
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-73
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .2-43
Cargo net ....................2-43
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2
CD/CF care and cleaning ...........4-57
Center multi-function control panel ......4-2
Child restraints .................1-19
Child restraints Booster seats ................1-35
Installation using LATCH .........1-24
Installation using the seat belts .....1-28
LATCH system ................ 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ......1-19
Top tether strap .............. 1-23
Child safety ...................1-14
Child safety rear door lock ...........3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ..........2-20
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........2-39
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-26
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2 , 7-4
Climate control Automatic climate control .........4-29
Climate control rear switch ..........4-33
Climate controlled seats ............2-35
Clock ......................2-38
Coat hooks ...................2-43
Cockpit ......................2-2
Cold weather driving ..............5-56
Command (See Bluetooth THands-Free Phone
System) .................4-76 , 4-89 Compact Disc (CD) player/changer
......4-45
Compact spare tire ..............8-44
CompactFlash (CF) player ...........4-47
Compass .....................2-9
Console box ..................2-42
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel .......................4-4
Controls Control panel button (display) .......4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls (See
automatic climate control) ........4-29
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ...................9-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ......8-11
Corrosion protection ..............7-6
Cruise control ..................5-23
Cruise control Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) ...................5-42
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . 5-25
Cup holders ...................2-40
D
Daytime running light system .........2-31
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............2-28
Dimensions and weights ...........9-10
Display cleaning .................4-5
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ..................4-2
Door open warning light ............2-14
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......2-21Drive belts
...................8-19
Drive positioner ................3-26
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ...........5-47
All-wheel drive (AWD) safety
precautions .................5-7
Cold weather driving ...........5-56
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode .............5-13
DVD player, INFINITI mobile entertainment
system .....................4-62
E
Economy, Fuel .................5-46
Emission control information label ......9-12
Emission control system warranty ......9-20
Engine Before starting the engine .........5-10
Break-in schedule ............. 5-46
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................9-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-12
Checking engine coolant level ......8-11
Checking engine oil level .........8-12
Engine block heater ............5-57
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-10
Engine oil .................. 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............9-6
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Engine serial number ...........9-12
10-2
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M
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-19
Map lights ...................2-49
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ....................3-27
Meters and gauges ...............2-5
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ......................2-32
Mirror Inside mirror ................3-23
Outside mirrors .............. 3-24
Mobile entertainment system (MES) .....4-62
Monitor, Rearview monitor ..........4-22
Moonroof ....................2-46
Music box hard-disk drive audio system . .4-50
N
Net, Cargo net .................2-43
New vehicle break-in .............5-46
O
Odometer .....................2-6
Off-road recovery .................5-5
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ...................9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-12
Checking engine oil level .........8-12
Engine oil .................. 8-12Engine oil viscosity
.............9-6
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ......................2-22
Outside mirrors .................3-24
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................9-23
P
Panic alarm ...................3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-16
Parking on hills .............. 5-48
Parking brake break-in ............5-50
Personal lights .................2-49
Phone BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system) .........4-74
BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(without navigation system) .......4-84
Car phone or CB radio ..........4-73
Power
Power door lock ...............3-4
Power outlet ................ 2-38
Power steering fluid ............8-16
Power steering system ..........5-49
Power windows .............. 2-43
Power front seat adjustment ..........1-2
Pre-crash seat belts ...............1-15
Precautions All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety . . . .5-7
Audio operation .............. 4-34
Braking precautions ............5-49
Child restraints ............... 1-19
Cruise control ............... 5-23Maintenance
.................8-5
Seat belt usage ............... 1-12
Supplemental restraint system ......1-40
When starting and driving .........5-2
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) .................5-45
Preview Function warning light ........2-17
Push starting ..................6-10
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-8
R
Radio ..................4-34 , 4-60
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-73
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player/changer ............4-43
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-28
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ....................9-22
Rear Active Steer system ...........5-55
Rear Active Steer warning light ........2-17
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . .3-6
Rear seat adjustment ..............1-4
Rear seats ....................1-4
Rear sunshade .................2-47
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ......................2-28
Rearview monitor ................4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-23
Registering your vehicle in another
country .....................9-10
Remote controller (DVD) ............4-71
10-5
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