heater INFINITI M 2010 Owners Manual

The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of the
hazard warning flasher switch while driving.To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could
affect proper operation of the supplemental
front air bag system. Tampering with the
supplemental front air bag system may result
in serious personal injury.
CAUTION
cThe battery could run down if the seat heater
is operated while the engine is not running.
c Do not use the seat heater for extended pe-
riods 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 heater.
c Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
c When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
thinner, or any similar materials.
c If any malfunctions are found or the heated
seat does not operate, turn the switch off
and have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
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HORN HEATED SEATS (rear seats) (if so
equipped)
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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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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (front seats)
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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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cDolby and the double D mark ªº are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
c DTS and DTS Digital Surround ª
º are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater Sys-
tems, Inc.
Parental level (parental control)
DVDs with the parental control setting can be
played with this system. Please use your own
judgement to set the parental control with the
system.
Disc selection
You can play the following disc formats with the
DVD drive:
c DVD-VIDEO
c DVD-AUDIO
c VIDEO-CD
c CD-DA (Conventional Compact Disc) (CD with
MP3/WMA cannot be played.)
Use DVDs with a region code ª1º, ªALLº or ª1
includedº for your DVD entertainment system.
(The region code is displayed as a small symbol
printed on the top of the DVD.) This vehicle-
installed DVD player cannot play DVDs with a
region code other than ª1º or ªALLº. Do not use the following DVD's as they may
cause the DVD player to malfunction:
c
3.1 in (8 cm) discs
c DVD's with a region code other than ª1º. The
region code
sAis displayed in a small symbol
printed on the top of the DVD
sB
c DVD's that are not round c
DVD's with a paper label
c DVD's that are warped, scratched, or have
unequal edges
c Recordable digital video discs (DVD-R,
DVD+R)
c Rewritable digital video discs (DVD-RW,
DVD+RW, DVD-RAM)
Display settings
Front display :
To adjust the front display mode, push the
SETTING button while the DVD is being played,
select the ª Displayº key with the INFINITI
controller, and then push the ENTERbutton.
To adjust the display ON/OFF, brightness, tint,
color and contrast, select each key using the
INFINITI controller and push the ENTERbutton.
Then you can adjust each item using the
INFINITI controller.
Rear display :
To adjust the rear display mode, push the
ªDISPº (Display) button on the remote control-
ler.
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Brake system.................................... 5-49
Braking precautions ........................... 5-49
Parking brake break-in ......................... 5-50
Brake assist ..................................... 5-50
Brake assist .................................. 5-50
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system equipped models) ..........5-50
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-53
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-54
Rear active steer system (if so equipped) ...........5-55Cold weather driving
............................. 5-56
Freeing a frozen door lock .....................5-56
Anti-freeze .................................... 5-56
Battery ....................................... 5-56
Draining of coolant water ......................5-56
Tire equipment ................................ 5-56
Special winter equipment ......................5-56
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-56
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............5-57
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cAllow more stopping distance under these
conditions. Braking should be started
sooner than on dry pavement.
c Allow greater following distances on slip-
pery roads.
c Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). These
may appear on an otherwise clear road in
shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead,
brake before reaching it. Try not to brake
while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steer-
ing maneuvers.
c Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads.
c Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases un-
der your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the ex-
haust pipe and from around your vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist in cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20ÉF ( 27ÉC) or
lower.
To use the engine block heater
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at leas t2-4hours, depending on
outside temperatures, to properly warm
the engine coolant. Use an appropriate
timer to turn the engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away
from moving parts.
WARNING
cDo not use your engine block heater with an
ungrounded electrical system or a
2-pronged adapter. You can be seriously in-
jured by an electrical shock if you use an
ungrounded connection.
c Disconnect and properly store the engine
block heater cord before starting the engine.
Damage to the cord could result in an electri-
cal shock and can cause serious injury.
c Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged exten-
sion cord rated for at least 10A. Plug the
extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt
(GFI) protected, grounded 110-VAC outlet.
Failure to use the proper extension cord or a
grounded outlet can result in a fire or electri-
cal shock and cause serious personal injury.
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure to
do so could result in damage to the charging
system and cause personal injury.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
sA, position the two vehicles (sAandsB)
to bring their batteries into close proxim-
ity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
3. Apply the parking brake. Move the selec- tor lever to the P (Park) position. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical systems
(light, heater, air conditioner, etc.).
4. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so equipped). Cover the battery with a firmly
wrung out moist cloth
sCto reduce explo-
sion hazard. 5. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
s1!s2!s3!s4).
If the battery is discharged, the ignition
switch cannot be moved from the LOCK posi-
tion and, if the steering lock is engaged, the
steering wheel cannot be moved. Connect
the jumper cables to the booster vehicle
sB
before pushing the ignition switch and disen-
gaging the steering lock.
CAUTION
cAlways connect positive (+) to positive (+)
and negative ( 2) to body ground (as illus-
trated) Ð not to the battery.
c Make sure the jumper cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compartment and
that the cable clamps do not contact any
other metal.
6. Start the engine of the booster vehiclesA
and let it run for a few minutes.
7. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
sAat about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle being jump
started
sB.
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CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start
right away, push the ignition switch to the
LOCK position and wait 10 seconds before try-
ing again.
8. After starting your engine, carefully dis-connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable (
s4!s3!s2!s1).
9. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to
cover the vent holes as it may be con-
taminated with corrosive acid.
10. Put the battery cover and the engine compartment cover on.
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
Automatic transmission models cannot be
push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do
so may cause transmission damage.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside
Assistance Information Booklet (Canada).
CAUTION
c Do not continue to drive if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause engine damage
or a vehicle fire.
c To avoid the danger of being scalded, never
remove the radiator cap while the engine is
still hot. When the radiator cap is removed,
pressurized hot water will spurt out, possi-
bly causing serious injury.
c Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading), or
if you feel a lack of engine power, detect
abnormal noise, etc., take the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the climate control. Open all the windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
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Steering wheel:Check for changes in the steer-
ing conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that all
warning lights and chimes are operating prop-
erly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air comes
out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that the
wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time
you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or un-
der severe condition require frequent checks of
the battery fluid level.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold. Engine drive belts*:
Make sure that the drive
belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 10 or 15 minutes for the
oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by an INFINITI retailer. (See
ªPRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVINGº
in the ª5. Starting and drivingº section for
exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from
the air conditioner after use is normal. If you
should notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are
evident, check for the cause and have it cor-
rected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines: Check the
level when the fluid is cold, with the engine off.
Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves, etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody:
The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, other-
wise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and around the exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, being careful
to clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information, see
ªCLEANING EXTERIORº in the ª7. Appearance
and careº section.
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when the
engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the
MIN level
s1, open the reservoir cap and add
coolant up to the MAX level
s2. If the reservoir
is empty, check the coolant level in the radiator
when the engine is cold.
For VK45DE engine model, remove the engine
cover by removing the 4 clips
sA.
If there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill
the radiator with coolant up to the filler opening
and also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX
level
s2.
If the cooling system frequently requires cool-
ant, have it checked by an INFINITI retailer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
Major cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by an INFINITI retailer. The service pro-
cedures can be found in the appropriate INFINITI
Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced heater
performance and engine overheating.
WARNING
c To avoid the danger of being scalded, never
change the coolant when the engine is hot.
c Never remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator.
c Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
c Keep coolant out of reach of children and
pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
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