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1. Hood (P. 3-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal lightsÐ Switch operation (P. 2-29)
Ð Bulb replacement (P. 8-30)
Ð Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-31) 3. Windshield wiper and washer
Ð Switch operation (P. 2-27)
Ð Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(P. 2-28)
Ð Blade replacement (P. 8-22)
Ð Window washer fluid (P. 8-17) 4. Moonroof (P. 2-46)
5. Power windows (P. 2-43)
6. Recovery hook (P. 6-14)
7. License plate installation (P. 9-14)
8. Fog lights (P. 2-33)
9. Tires
Ð Wheel and tires (P. 8-34, P. 9-9)
Ð Flat tire (P. 6-2)
Ð Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (P. 2-15, P. 5-3)
10. Outside mirrors (P. 3-24)
11. Doors Ð Keys (P. 3-2)
Ð Door locks (P. 3-4)
Ð Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
Ð Security system (P. 2-24)
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1. TrunkÐ Trunk lid (P. 3-17)
Ð Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
2. High-mounted stop light Ð Bulb replacement (P. 8-30)
3. Rear window defroster (P. 2-28) 4. Satellite radio antenna (if so equipped)
(P. 4-35)
5. Fuel-filler door Ð Operation (P. 3-20)
Ð Fuel recommendation (P. 9-4) 6. Rear view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-22)
7. Back-up lights Ð Bulb replacement (P. 8-30)
8. Rear combination lights Ð Bulb replacement (P. 8-30)
9. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)
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1. Instrument brightness control switch(P. 2-32)
2. Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-24)
3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) switch (P. 2-31) 4. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 2-37)
5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-29)
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) Ð ENTER switch (if so equipped)
(P. 4-6, P. 4-58)
Ð For audio system (P. 4-58)
Ð For phone system (P. 4-74, P. 4-84)
Ð For voice recognition system
(if so equipped) (P. 4-98)
7. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
Ð Cruise control switches (P. 5-23)
Ð Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-25)
Ð Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-16)
9. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
10. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-18)
11. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-36, P. 5-16)
12. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-9)
13. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P. 3-22)
14. Steering wheel Ð Horn (P. 2-34)
Ð Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)
15. Automatic Transmission (AT) selector lever (P. 5-11)
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WarninglightName Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)* 2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-13
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-13
Brake warning light
2-14
Charge warning light2-14
Door open warning light2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-15
Intelligent Key system warning
light 2-15
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*2-15
Warning
lightName Page
Low fuel warning light 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Low washer fluid warning light 2-17
Preview Function warning light
(orange)*2-17
Rear Active Steer warning light* 2-17
Seat belt warning light
2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-17
IndicatorlightName Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light 2-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light2-18
Cruise main switch indicator
light (green)2-18
IndicatorlightName Page
Cruise set switch indicator light 2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-18
High beam indicator light
2-18
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator
light (green)* 2-19
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light
(green)*2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
2-19
Slip indicator light
2-20
Small light indicator lights 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-20
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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ARMREST
Front armrest
Pull the leversAup and slide the driver's or
passenger's armrest forward and backward.
Slide the armrest to the original position when
using the front cup holders.
Rear armrest
Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
Trunk pass-through
The rear center seatback can be folded to allow
trunk access from inside of the vehicle.
To access the trunk, pull down the rear center
armrest and pull out the trunk pass-through lid
s1.
To lock the lid, use the mechanical key and turn
it to the LOCK position
s2. To unlock, turn the
mechanical key to the UNLOCK position
s3. For
the mechanical key usage, see ªKEYSº in the ª3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsº section.
Make sure that the mechanical key is removed
from the trunk pass-through lid key cylinder
before opening or closing the lid. Otherwise the
lid and the rear armrest may be damaged.
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1. Instrument brightness control switch(P. 2-32)
2. Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-24)
3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) switch (P. 2-31) 4. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 2-37)
5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-29)
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) Ð ENTER switch (if so equipped)
(P. 4-6, P. 4-58)
Ð For audio system (P. 4-58)
Ð For phone system (P. 4-74, P. 4-84)
Ð For voice recognition system
(if so equipped) (P. 4-98)
7. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
Ð Cruise control switches (P. 5-23)
Ð Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-25)
Ð Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-16)
9. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
10. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-18)
11. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-36, P. 5-16)
12. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-9)
13. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P. 3-22)
14. Steering wheel Ð Horn (P. 2-34)
Ð Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)
15. Automatic Transmission (AT) selector lever (P. 5-11)
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reaches ªEº. There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches
ªEº.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
c If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) may come
on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few
driving trips, the
light should turn off.
If the light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer.
c For additional information, see ªMalfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)º later in this section.
METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND
NEEDLE SWEEP
The ring illumination surrounding meters and
gauges illuminates when the driver's door is
closed after getting into the vehicle with the
Intelligent Key carried in.
When the engine is started, the indicator
needles will sweep in the speedometer and
tachometer and the ring illumination will be
brightened gradually.
Meter illumination control knob
The meter illumination control knobs1oper-
ates when the headlight switch is in the AUTO
(not lighting) or OFF position with the ignition
switch in the ON position. To adjust the brightness of the meters, push the
control knob several times until the desired
brightness is achieved.
To turn the ring illumination and needle sweep
on and off, push the control knob and hold it for
1 second.
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(AWD models)*Lane departure warning light (or-
ange)*Cruise set switch indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightLow fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) check
warning lightLow washer fluid warning lightIntelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
MAIN switch indicator light (green)*
Brake warning light
Preview Function warning light
(orange)*Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Rear Active Steer warning light*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning lightSlip indicator light
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSmall light indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem warning light (orange)*Automatic Transmission (AT) position
indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Intelligent Key system warning lightCruise main switch indicator light
(green)*: if so equipped
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pres-
sure warning light on could cause serious dam-
age to the engine almost immediately. Such
damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and set the ICC system
again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the sys-
tem is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
still driveable under normal conditions, have the
vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
See ªINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC) SYS-
TEMº in the ª5. Starting and drivingº section.
Intelligent Key system
warning light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 sec-
onds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
drive the vehicle. However in these cases, con-
tact an INFINITI retailer for repair as soon as
possible.
See ªINTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEMº in the ª3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustmentsº section.
Lane departure warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light will come on in orange, turn
green, and then turn off. This indicates that the
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP) systems are operational.
While the LDW and/or LDP system is on, the
light will blink in orange and a warning chime
will sound if the vehicle is traveling close toeither the left or the right of a traveling lane
with detectable lane markers.
If the light comes on in orange and remains on,
it may indicate that the LDW and LDP systems
are not functioning properly. Have the systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See ªLANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP)
SYSTEMº in the ª5. Starting and drivingº sec-
tion.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel in the tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches ªEº
(Empty).
There will be a small reserve of fuel remaining in
the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches ªEº
(Empty).
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
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CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor drive-
ability, reduced fuel economy, and possible
damage to the emission control system.
Slip indicator light
This light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting
the driver to the fact that the road surface is
slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits.
Small light indicator
light
The light comes on when the front park, side
marker, tail and license plate lights are on.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
When the VDC off indicator light and slip indi-
cator light come on with the VDC system turned
on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the
VDC system's fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC system may not be function-
ing properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the VDC system function will be can-
celed but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see ªVEHICLE DYNAMIC
CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEMº in the ª5. Starting and
drivingº section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or LOCK position with the Intelligent
Key left in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure
the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK
position, and take the Intelligent Key with you
when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position, and the ignition switch is
pushed to the ACC position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven at
more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking
brake applied. Stop the vehicle and release the
parking brake.
Seat belt warning chime
The chime will sound for about 6 seconds
unless the driver's seat belt is securely fas-
tened.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound
will first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
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