light INFINITI M 2011 Owner's Manual

child restraints and booster seats be properly
installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible,
the occupant classification sensor is designed
to operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child re-
straints. Failing to properly secure child re-
straints and to use the ALR mode (child restraint
mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in
an accident or sudden stop. This can also result
in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash
instead of being OFF. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS”
earlier in this section for proper use and instal-
lation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child
is standing on the seat, or if two children are on
the seat, contrary to the instructions in this
manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle
occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you
can monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-
pied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the passenger air bag status light may or
may not be illuminated, depending on the size
of the child and the type of child restraint being
used. If the passenger air bag status light is not
illuminated (indicating that the air bag might
inflate in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used properly.
Make sure that the child restraint is installed
properly, the seat belt is used properly and the
occupant is positioned properly. If the passen-
ger air bag status light is still not illuminated,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a
rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the
child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant
are properly positioned, the system may be
sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the
air bag is OFF). Your INFINITI retailer can check
that the system is OFF by using a special tool.
However, until you have confirmed with your
retailer that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a
rear seat.The INFINITI advanced air bag system and pas-
senger air bag status light will take a few
seconds to register a change in the passenger
seat status. However, if the seat becomes un-
occupied, the air bag status light will remain
off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger
air bag system, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light
, located in the meter and
gauges area will blink. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Other supplemental front-impact air
bag precautions
WARNING
● Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also,
do not place any objects between any occu-
pant and the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if the front air
bags inflate.
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FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND
ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-
IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
SYSTEMS
The side air bags are located in the outside of
the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air
bags are located in the side roof rails. These
systems are designed to meet voluntary guide-
lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-
position occupants.However, all of the informa-
tion, cautions and warnings in this manual still
apply and must be followed. The side air bags
and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in
higher severity side collisions, although they
may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity
side impact. They are designed to inflate on the
side where the vehicle is impacted. They may
not inflate in certain side collisions on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag operation.
When side air bags and curtain air bags inflate,
a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest
and pelvis of the front occupants. Curtain air
bags help to cushion the impact force to the
head of occupants in the front and rear out-
board seating positions. They can help save
lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an
inflating side air bags and curtain air bags may
cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags
and curtain air bags do not provide restraint to
the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bag. Rear seatpassengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the
occupants. Because of this, the force of the side
air bags and curtain air bags inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, these air bag modules
during inflation. The side air bags and curtain
air bags will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.
The side air bags and curtain air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light illu-
minates. The air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the systems are opera-
tional.
WARNING
●
Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. Also, do not place any
objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the
front door finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if side air bag inflates.
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becomes involved in certain types of collisions,
helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same
way as conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner seat belt activates, smoke
is released and a loud noise may be heard. The
smoke is not harmful, and it does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with a
history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters al-
low the seat belt to release webbing (if neces-
sary) to reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is used to indicate malfunctions in the preten-
sioner system. See “SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT” later in this section. If the
supplemental air bag warning light illuminates,
have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the seat belt pretension-
ers and guide the buyer to the appropriate
sections in this Owner’s Manual.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front-
impact air bag systems are placed in the vehicle
as shown in the illustration.
SRS air bag
The warning labels1are located on the
surface of the sun visors.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playing
in the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits of the supplemental front-
impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag, and seat belt
pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits
include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), satellite
sensors, crash zone sensor, occupant classifi-
cation system, front air bag modules, side air
bag modules, curtain air bag modules, preten-
sioner and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
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nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:
●The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on approximately 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems
may not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,
it could mean that the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner sys-
tems will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a retailer as soon as
possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to acti-
vate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after infla-
tion has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these systems should be done only by an
INFINITI retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioners and related parts
should be pointed out to the person conducting
the maintenance. The ignition switch should
always be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain
air bag has inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be replaced.
Additionally, the activated pretensioner
must also be replaced. The air bag module
and pretensioner should be replaced by an
INFINITI retailer. The air bag module and pre-
tensioner system cannot be repaired. ●
The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and the pretensioner system should be in-
spected by an INFINITI retailer if there is any
damage to the front end or side portion of the
vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of the supplemental
air bag or pretensioner or scrap the vehicle,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Correct supple-
mental air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. In-
correct disposal procedures could cause per-
sonal injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-6
Tachometer .................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...... 2-9
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................ 2-10
Indicator lights ................................. 2-15
Audible reminders ............................. 2-18
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-19
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-21
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-23
Trip computer ................................. 2-24
Security systems ................................. 2-27
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-27
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-30
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ..................2-32Xenon headlights
............................. 2-32
Headlight switch .............................. 2-33
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-37
Fog light switch ............................... 2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-37
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-38
Horn ............................................ 2-39
Heated seats (if so equipped) .....................2-39
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...........2-40
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ...........2-41
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if so
equipped) ....................................... 2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-43
Clock ............................................ 2-43
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-43
Power outlet ..................................... 2-44
Cigarette
lighter and ashtrays ..................... 2-44
Front ......................................... 2-44
Rear ......................................... 2-45
Storage ......................................... 2-45
Cup holders .................................. 2-45
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-46
Glove box .................................... 2-47
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Console box.................................. 2-47
Card holder ................................... 2-48
Rear pocket ................................... 2-48
Coat hooks ................................... 2-48
Trunk hooks .................................. 2-49
Windows ........................................ 2-49
Power windows ............................... 2-49
Moonroof ......................................... 2-51
Automatic moonroof ............................ 2-51
Rear sunshade (if so equipped) ....................2-53
Welcome light ................................... 2-54
Interior lights .................................... 2-54
Map lights .................................... 2-54
Personal lights ................................ 2-55Interior light control switch
....................2-55
Vanity mirror lights ............................... 2-56
Trunk light ....................................... 2-56
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ..................2-57
Programming HomeLink ......................2-57
Programming HomeLink for Canadian
customers .................................... 2-59
Operating the HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................................... 2-59
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-59
Clearing the programmed information ...........2-59
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button.....2-59
If your vehicle is stolen ........................ 2-60
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1. Instrument brightness control switch(P. 2-36)
2. AFS switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-32) 4. Trip computer switch (P. 2-24)
5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
(P. 2-6)
6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-30) 7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 5-89)
8. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
9. Steering heater switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
10. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-17)
11. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-20, P. 5-28, P. 5-73)
12. IBA OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-77)
13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P. 3-21)
14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Menu control switch (models with
navigation system)/Audio tuning switch
(models without navigation system)
(P. 4-83)
— BACK switch (models with navigation
system) (P. 4-83)
— TALK switch (if so equipped)
(P. 4-109)/Phone switch (if so equipped)
(P. 4-86)
— Volume control switch (P. 4-83)
— Audio source switch (P. 4-44)
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1. Side ventilator (P. 4-30)
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-37)5. Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch (P. 2-32)
6. Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation system* (if so equipped)
7. Clock (P. 2-43) 8. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-8)
— Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-86)
— Audio system (P. 4-44)
9. Automatic climate control system (P. 4-30)/Forest Air™ system (P. 4-30)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-30)
11. Audio system (P. 4-44)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-36)
13. Hood release handle (P. 3-16)
14. Fuse box cover (P. 8-22)
15. Parking brake — Parking (P. 5-16)
16. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-7)
17. Climate controlled seat switch (P. 2-40)/Seat heater switch (P. 2-39)
18. Drive mode select switch (P. 5-16)
19. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P. 2-44)
20. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-47)
21. Trunk release power cancel switch (P. 3-18)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation SystemOwner’s Manual.
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1. Tachometer (P. 2-7)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-9)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-6)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P. 2-7) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-19)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-8)
*: The needle indicators in the speedometer, ta- chometer, engine coolant temperature gauge
and fuel gauge may move slightly after the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK posi-
tion. This is not a malfunction.
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to “0” (Empty) after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF posi-
tion.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers
“0” (Empty).
The low fuel warning
appears on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel level
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the gauge reaches “0”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches “0”.
CAUTION
●
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.
● For additional information, see “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.
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