light INFINITI M 2010 Workshop Manual

Headlight beam select
s1To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
s2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
s3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver system
c When the headlight switch is in theor
position while the ignition switch is in the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off 5 minutes after the ignition switch
has been pushed to the LOCK position.
c When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
CAUTION
c When you turn on the headlight switch again
after the lights automatically turn off, the
lights will not turn off automatically. Be sure
to turn the light switch to the OFF position
when you leave the vehicle for extended pe-
riods of time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged.
c Never leave the light switch on when the
engine is not running for extended periods of
time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the park-
ing brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to the
position for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illumi-
nate once the parking brake is released. The
daytime running lights will remain on until the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is ac-
tive, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an accident injur-
ing yourself and others.
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) will
automatically adjust the headlights (low beam)
toward the turning direction to improve the
driver's view. When the headlight switch is ON
and the driver operates the steering wheel in a
turn, the AFS system will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
c when the headlight switch is ON.
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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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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
s1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
s2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
switch to the
position. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate. Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.WARNING
c
If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
c Do not use the hazard warning flashers while
moving on the highway unless unusual cir-
cumstances force you to drive so slowly that
your vehicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
c Turn signals do not work when the hazard
warning flasher lights are on.
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The rear outboard seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the inside of
the rear center armrest can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
s1For high heat, push the HI (High) side ofthe switch.
s2For low heat, push the LO (Low) side of
the switch.
The indicator light in the switch
s3will
illuminate when low or high is selected.
3. To turn off the heater, push the HI or LO side (which is selected) of the switch.
Make sure the indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
When the vehicle's interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seats by blowing warm or cool
air from the surface of the seat. The switches
located on the center console can be operated
independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
sAto the H (Heat)
side
s1or to the C (Cool) sides2. The
indicator light
sBon the control knob will
illuminate.
3. Adjust the desired amount of the air using the control knob
sA.
The climate controlled seat blower remains
on low speed for approximately 60 seconds
after turning the switch on or selecting the
desired temperature.
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4. When the vehicle's interior is warmed orcooled, and/or before you leave the ve-
hicle, be sure to turn the control knob to
the OFF position (center). The indicator
light
sBon the control knob goes off at
the OFF position.
To check the air filter for the climate con-
trolled seat, contact an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
c The battery could run down if the climate
controlled seat is operated while the engine
is not running.
c Do not use the climate controlled seat for
extended periods or when no one is using
the seat.
c Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat
cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
c Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the climate
controlled seat.
c Any liquid spilled on the seat should be re-
moved immediately with a dry cloth. c
The climate controlled seat has an air filter.
Do not operate climate controlled seat with-
out an air filter. This may result in damage to
the system.
c When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
thinner, or any similar materials.
c If any malfunctions are found or the climate
controlled seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked by
an INFINITI retailer.
The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system will
sound a warning chime and blink the lane
departure warning light
(orange) to alert
the driver if the vehicle is traveling close to
either the left or the right of a traveling lane
with detectable lane markers.
The LDW system activates automatically when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON posi-
tion. (This is the automatic setting mode.) The
LDW ON indicator
s1on the switch will illumi-
nate.
To cancel the LDW system, push the LDW switch
to turn off the system. The LDW ON indicator
s1
will turn off.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SWITCH
(if so equipped)
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Push the LDW switch again to turn the LDW
system on. The LDW automatic setting mode
can be changed to the manual setting mode. To
change the mode, push and hold the LDW
switch for more than 4 seconds when the LDW
ON indicator is off. In the manual setting mode,
push the LDW switch on and off to turn the LDW
system on and off.
See ªLANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP)
SYSTEMº in the ª5. Starting and drivingº sec-
tion for more details.For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy
roads or slippery areas, turn on the SNOW
mode switch. The indicator light
s1on the
switch will illuminate. When the SNOW mode is
activated, engine output is controlled to avoid
wheel spin.
Turn off the SNOW mode for normal driving. The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See ªVEHICLE
DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEMº in the ª5.
Starting and drivingº section.)
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If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the
time.
ADJUSTING THE TIME
1. To set the clock forward, push the button
s1.
2. To set the clock backward, push the but- ton
s2.
3. To move forward or backward faster, push and hold the button more than 5 seconds.
For details about display clock adjustment (if so
equipped), see ªHOW TO USE SETTING BUTTONº
in the ª4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systemsº section. The power outlets are located on the back side
and inside (if equipped) of the center console
for powering electrical accessories such as a
cellular telephone.
CAUTION
c
The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
c Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12
volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use
double adapters or more than one electrical
accessory.
c Use power outlet with the engine running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
c Avoid using power outlet when the air condi-
tioner, headlights or rear window defroster
is on.
c This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
c Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good
contact is not made, the plug may overheat
or the internal temperature fuse may open.
c Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be
sure the electrical accessory being used is
turned OFF.
c When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do
not allow water to contact the outlet.
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FRONT
To open the ashtray lid, push the lid down and
release it
s1.
To empty the ashtray, pull out
s2.
The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way
s3, then release
it. When the lighter is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
CAUTION
c The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element only.
The use of the cigarette lighter socket as a
power source for any other accessory is not
recommended.
c Do not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter.
REAR
To open the ashtray lid, pulls1.
To empty the ashtray, and pull out
s2.
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Type B :
Open the lid of the rear center armrest to use
the cup holder.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driv-
ing to prevent an accident.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
s1.
CAUTION
c Do not use for anything other than glasses.
c Do not leave glasses in the sunglasses
holder while parking in direct sunlight. The
heat may damage the glasses.
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help
prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop.
To open the glove box, push the glove box lid
release button
s1.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
s2/unlocks3the glove box, use the
mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see ªKEYSº in the ª3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustmentsº section.
Rear Ð Type B
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COAT HOOKS
The coat hooks are equipped beside the rear
personal lights.
To use the coat hook, push the hook
sAto
release.
CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than 2 lb (1
kg) on the hook.
CARGO NET (if so equipped)
The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo
area from moving around while your vehicle is
driven.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to the
retainers
sA.
CAUTION
Avoid keeping heavy objects in the net.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
c Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows. Use
the window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
c Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and become trapped in
the window. Unattended children could be-
come involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to
the LOCK position. If the driver's or front pas-
senger's door is opened during this period of
about 45 seconds, power to the windows is
canceled.
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