TPMS INFINITI M 2011 User Guide

In the event of a roadside emergency, Roadside
Assistance Service is available to you. Please
refer to your Warranty Information Booklet
(U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside Assistance Infor-
mation Booklet (Canada) for details.To shut off the engine in an emergency situa-
tion, while driving perform the following proce-
dure:
●
Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times, or
● Push and hold the push-button ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When the
low tire pressure warning light is lit and the
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning (if so equipped)
appears in the dot matrix liquid crystal display,
one or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with low
tire pressure, the TPMS will activate and warn
you of it by the low tire pressure warning light.
This system will activate only when the vehicle
is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h). For
more details, see “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section and “TIRE PRES-
SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFFFLAT TIRE
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WARNING
●If the low tire pressure warning light illumi-
nates or LOW PRESSURE information is dis-
played on the monitor screen while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently damage the
tires and increase the likelihood of tire fail-
ure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result in
serious personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure
to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label to turn the low tire pressure warning
light OFF. If the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a
tire may be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace
it with a spare tire as soon as possible.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function and the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting. ●
Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.
● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire
sealant into the tires, as this may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.
Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Move the selector lever to
the P (Park) position.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assistance
personnel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from
traffic and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
●Make sure the parking brake is securely ap-
plied and the automatic transmission into P
(Park).
● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a
slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous.
● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is
close to your vehicle. Wait for professional
road assistance.
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When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication fre-
quently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and installed
securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking the
tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing, and
check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km). If your vehicle is
equipped with different sized tires in the front
and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If nec-
essary, adjust the pressure in all tires, includ-
ing the spare, to the pressure specified. Check
carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) trans-
mitter components: Replace the TPMS transmit-
ter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the
tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if you detect uneven
or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the
INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not
catch or require uneven effort. Keep the floor
mat away from the pedal. Automatic transmission P (Park) mechanism:
On
a fairly steep hill, check that your vehicle is held
securely with the selector lever in the P (Park)
position without applying any brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth opera-
tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down
further than normal, the pedal feels spongy or
the vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see an
INFINITI retailer immediately. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely
held on a fairly steep hill with only the parking
brake applied. If the parking brake needs ad-
justed, see an INFINITI retailer.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjuster
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
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If you have a flat tire, see “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section.
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres-
sure of all tires except the spare. When the low
tire pressure warning light is lit and the CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE warning (if so equipped) appears
in the dot matrix liquid crystal display, one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h). Also,
this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while driving).
For more details, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-
tion, “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section
and “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure of the tires (includ-
ing the spare) often and always prior to
long distance trips. The recommendedtire pressure specifications are shown
on the Tire and Loading Information
label under the “Cold Tire Pressure”
heading. The Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label is affixed to the driver side
center pillar. Tire pressures should be
checked regularly because:
●Most tires naturally lose air over time.
●Tires can lose air suddenly when
driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or
driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at mod-
erate speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including under
inflation, may adversely affect tire life
and vehicle handling.
Vanity mirror light
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WHEELS AND TIRES
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white lettering or bears manufacturer,
brand and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the same mold-
ing on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(2) the outward facing sidewall of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particular
side that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
●When changing or replacing tires, be sure all
four tires are of the same type (Example:
Summer, All Season or Snow) and construc-
tion. An INFINITI retailer may be able to help
you with information about tire type, size,
speed rating and availability.
● Replacement tires may have a lower speed
rating than the factory equipped tires, and
may not match the potential maximum ve-
hicle speed. Never exceed the maximum
speed rating of the tire.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS. ●
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
All season tires
INFINITI specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance all year,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All
Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON
and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on the tire side-
wall. Snow tires have better snow traction than
All Season tires and may be more appropriate in
some areas.
Summer tires
INFINITI specifies summer tires on some models
to provide superior performance on dry roads.
Summer tire performance is substantially re-
duced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M&S on the tire
sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or
icy conditions, INFINITI recommends the use of
SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load rating to
the original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Generally, snow tires will have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and may not
match the potential maximum vehicle speed.
Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the
tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on
all four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.
Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires. Skid and traction capa-
bilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry
surfaces, may be poorer than that of non-
studded snow tires.
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Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. (See “SPECIFICATIONS”
in the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section for recommended types and sizes of
tires and wheels.)
WARNING
●The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of different
brands, construction (bias, bias-belted or ra-
dial), or tread patterns can adversely affect
the ride, braking, handling, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height. Some of these
effects may lead to accidents and could re-
sult in serious personal injury. ●
If the wheels are changed for any reason,
always replace with wheels which have the
same off-set dimension. Wheels of a differ-
ent off-set could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling characteristics
and/or interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can lead to
decreased braking efficiency and/or early
brake pad/shoe wear. See “WHEELS AND
TIRES” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual for
wheel off-set dimensions.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function and the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.
● Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel
or tire even if it has been repaired. Such
wheels or tires could have structural damage
and could fail without warning.
● The use of retread tire is not recommended. ●
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
models
CAUTION
● Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or ra-
dial), and tread pattern on all four wheels.
Failure to do so may result in a circumference
difference between tires on the front and
rear axles which will cause excessive tire
wear and may damage the transmission,
transfer case and differential gears.
● ONLY use spare tires specified for the Intel-
ligent AWD model.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-
mended that all four tires be replaced with tires
of the same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment
should also be checked and corrected as nec-
essary. Contact an INFINITI retailer.
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Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . . .5-41
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
MAIN switch indicator.............2-22
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system,
Preview function ............... .5-62
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ................. .2-12
Intelligent Key ................. .3-2
Intelligent Key system .............3-6
Intelligent Key system Battery replacement ............8-24
Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Warning signals .............. 3-11
Interior light control switch ..........2-55
Interior light replacement ...........8-28
Interior lights ................. .2-54
Interior trunk lid release ............3-19
iPod player operation ............4-74
ISOFIX child restraint ............. .1-21
J
Jump starting ................. .6-8
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-13
Keys ....................... .3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system ........3-6
Labels Air bag warning labels ...........1-48
Air conditioner specification label ....9-13
Emission control information label . . . 9-12 Engine serial number
...........9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label ..................... 9-12
Tire and Loading information label . . . 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . 9-11
L
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light ................. .2-17
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system . .5-23
Lane departure warning (LDW) system . . . .5-21
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system ......5-20
Lane departure warning light .........2-13
LATCH system ................. .1-21
License plate, Installing front license
plate ...................... .9-14
Light Air bag warning light ...........1-48
Bulb

replacement ............. 8-27
Fog light switch .............. 2-37
Headlights bulb replacement ......8-28
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Indicator lights ............... 2-15
Interior light control switch ........2-55
Interior lights ............... 2-54
Map lights ................. 2-54
Personal lights ............... 2-55
Trunk light ................. 2-56
Vanity mirror lights ............2-56
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. 2-10
Xenon headlights ............. 2-32
Light replacement .............. .8-27Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement
................. .8-28
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information) .......9-15
Lock Automatic door locks ............3-5
Door locks ..................3-4
Power door lock ...............3-4
Trunk lid .................. 3-17
Locking with mechanical key ..........3-4
Low outside temperature warning ......2-22
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .....5-3
Maintenance Battery ................... .8-16
General maintenance ............8-2
Indicators for maintenance
(dot matrix) ................ 2-23
Inside the vehicle ..............8-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-5
Maintenance requirements . . ......8-2
Outside the vehicle .............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-17
M
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) . . . . . . .2-17
Map lights .................. .2-54
Master warning light ............. .2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory
storage, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-27
Meter Trip computer ............... .2-24
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Seat belt(s)Child safety ................ .1-17
Infants .................... 1-18
Injured persons ............... 1-13
Larger children ............... 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-11
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort
function ................... 1-13
Pregnant women .............. 1-13
Seat belt cleaning .............7-6
Seat belt extenders ............1-16
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-17
Seat belts .................. 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ......1-47
Seat belt warning light and chime ....2-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment .....1-16
Small children ............... 1-18
Three-point type .............. 1-14
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats .........2-40
Driver-side memory ............3-26
Heated seats ................ 2-39
Seats .....................1-2
Seat synchronization function ........3-27
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start .............2-29
Security system, Vehicle security system . .2-27
Selector lever Shift lock release ............. .5-15
Servicing air conditioner
(See automatic climate control) .......4-30
Servicing climate control ...........4-44
SETTING button ................ .4-14
Shifting, Automatic transmission .......5-12
Shift lock release Transmission ............... .5-15Shoulder belt height adjustment
.......1-16
Spare tire .................... .9-9
Spark plugs .................. .8-19
Speedometer .................. .2-6
Starting Before starting the engine .........5-10
Precautions

when starting and driving . . 5-2
Starting the engine ............. 5-11
STATUS button ................. .4-8
Status light, Front passenger air bag . . . .1-43
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-38
Power steering fluid ............8-14
Power steering system ..........5-84
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator .................. 2-21
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio .................... 4-83
Tilt/telescopic steering ..........3-21
Storage .................... .2-45
Sunglasses holder .............. .2-46
Sunshade (rear) ............... .2-53
Sun visors ................... .3-22
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . .1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light . .1-48 , 2-15
Supplemental restraint system ........1-36
Supplemental restraint system, Precautions
on supplemental restraint system ......1-36
Switch Autolight switch ............. .2-33
Fog light switch .............. 2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-37
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models ................... 5-12
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch . . 2-42
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .................... 2-32
Turn signal switch ............. 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch ................... 2-43
T
Tachometer ................... .2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............. .2-7
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start .................. .2-29
Three-way catalyst ............... .5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering .............3-21
Tire Tire replacement indicator ........2-23
Tire rotation ................ 8-37
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ...................... .2-13
Tires Flat tire ................... .6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ....5-3
Spare tire ................. 8-40
Tire and Loading information label . . . 8-32
Tire chains ................. 8-37
Tire dressing ................7-4
Tire pressure ................ 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ....................5-3
Types of tires ............... 8-36
Uniform tire quality grading .......9-20
Wheels and tires ............. 8-30
Wheel/tire size ...............9-9
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Touch screen system..............4-4
Towing Flat towing ................ .9-19
Towing a trailer .............. 9-19
Tow truck towing ............. 6-12
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system . . . .5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .....6-2
Trailer towing ................. .9-19
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-57
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-14
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-12
Transmission selector lever lock
release ................... 5-15
Transmitter
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-13
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................ .9-10
Trip computer ................. .2-24
Trip odometer ................. .2-25
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ..........3-19
Trunk lid .................. 3-17
Trunk lid release switch ..........3-17
Trunk open request switch ........3-17
Trunk release power cancel switch . . . 3-18
Trunk light .................. .2-56
Trunk pass-through .............. .1-10
Turn signal switch .............. .2-37
U
Underbody cleaning .............. .7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-20 V
Vanity mirror ................. .3-26
Vanity mirror lights ............. .2-56
Variable voltage control system .......8-18
Vehicle Dimensions ................ .9-10
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ....6-15
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch ................... 2-43
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . . 5-89Vehicle information and settings (display) . . 4-8Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......9-11
Vehicle loading information ..........9-15
Vehicle security system ............2-27
Ventilators .................. .4-30
Voice command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) .............4-87 , 4-101
Voice recognition, Alternate command
mode ..................... .4-122
Voice recognition system ..........4-109
Warning Dot matrix display .............2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-37
Lane departure warning (LDW) system . . 5-21
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) . . 5-3Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-9
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels . . .1-48
Warning light Air bag warning light ...........1-48 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light
..................... 2-10
Brake warning light ............2-11
Lane departure warning light .......2-13
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . 2-13
Seat belt warning light and chime ....2-14
Warning lights ................ .2-10
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty .................... .9-21
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and
washer switch ................ .2-30
Washing .................... .7-2
Waxing ..................... .7-2
Welcome light ................ .2-54
Wheels and tires ............... .8-30
Wheels and tires Care of wheels ............... .7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels . . . . . 7-3
Wheel/tire size ................ .9-9
Window(s) Cleaning .................. .7-3
Power windows .............. 2-49
Window washer fluid ............. .8-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . .2-30
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system .....2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . 2-30
Wiper blades ................ 8-20
X
Xenon headlights ............... .2-32
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