brake light INFINITI M 2011 Owners Manual

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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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Warninglight Name Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light* 2-10
Anti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light2-10
Automatic Transmission
check warning light 2-11
Brake warning light 2-11
Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)/ Blind Spot In-
tervention (BSI) system
warning light (orange)*2-11
Charge warning light 2-12
Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system warning
light (orange)*
2-12
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pressure
warning light 2-12
4 Wheel Active Steer
(4WAS) warning light*2-12
Intelligent Cruise Con-
trol (ICC) system warn-
ing light (orange)*2-12
Lane departure warning
light (orange)*
2-13
Low tire pressure warn-
ing light2-13
Master warning light 2-14
Preview Function warn-
ing light (orange)*2-14
Seat belt warning light
and chime2-14
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air bag
warning light 2-15
Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) warning light2-15
Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) off indica-
tor light*2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmission
(AT) position indicator
light* 2-16
Blind Spot Intervention
(BSI) ON indicator light
(green)*2-16
ECO drive indicator
light
2-16
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Indicatorlight Name Page
Front fog light indicator
light 2-16
Front passenger air bag
status light2-16
High beam indicator
light2-16
Intelligent Brake Assist
(IBA) off indicator light*2-16
Lane Departure Preven-
tion (LDP) ON indicator
light (green)* 2-17
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)
2-17
Security indicator light 2-18
Low beam indicator
light (green)2-18
Indicator
light Name Page
Turn signal/hazard in-
dicator lights 2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) off indicator
light2-18
*: if so equipped
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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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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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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light*Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*ECO drive indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLane departure warning light
(orange)*Front fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning
lightMaster warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light
(orange)*Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indica-
tor light*
Seat belt warning light and chimeLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Low beam indicator light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning
light*Automatic transmission (AT) position
indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightBlind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indica-
tor light (green)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-
cator light
*: if so equipped
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,or,,,
,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
,,,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the dot matrix crystal display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in
this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light (if so equipped)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the Intelligent AWD system malfunctions, or
the diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either re-
main illuminated or blink. (See “INTELLIGENT
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
CAUTION
● If the warning light comes on while driving
there may be a malfunction in the Intelligent
AWD system. Reduce the vehicle speed and
have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI re-
tailer as soon as possible.
● If the AWD warning light blinks on when you
are driving:
– blinks rapidly (about twice a second): Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the
engine. The driving mode will change to
2WD to prevent the AWD system from
malfunctioning. If the warning light turns
off, you can drive again. – blinks slowly (about once every 2 sec-
onds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the
engine. Check that all tire sizes are the
same, tire pressure is correct and tires are
not worn.
● If the warning light is still on after the above
operations, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indi-
cates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
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Automatic transmission
check warning light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the transmission is not functioning
properly. Have your INFINITI retailer check and
repair the transmission.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator :
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light :
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid isnecessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer. (See
“BRAKE FLUID” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator :
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working prop-
erly if the warning light is on. Driving could
be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive
carefully to the nearest service station for
repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous. ●
Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level may
increase your stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the minimum
or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do
not drive until the brake system has been
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system
warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator light will first illuminate
in orange and turn green before turning off. This
indicates that the Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
and Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) systems are
operational.
If the light comes on in orange and remains on,
it may indicate that the BSW and BSI systems
are not functioning properly. Although the ve-
hicle is still driveable, have the systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer. See “BLIND
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●If the light illuminates while driving, avoid
sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt brak-
ing, 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 in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and may lead to
an accident and could result in serious per-
sonal injury. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the rec-
ommended 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 ad-
justing 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 the 1 minute. Contact your
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible for tire
replacement and/or system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.CAUTION
● The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular
tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire
pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less
than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS may not
operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of tires to
the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of
the following are displayed on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display:
● No key warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low washer fluid warning
● Parking brake release warning
● Door/trunk open warning
● Loose fuel cap warning (if so equipped)
● Check tire pressure warning (if so equipped)
● Intelligent key system warning
See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY”
later in this section.
Preview Function warning
light (orange; if so equipped)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction in the
Brake Assist (with Preview Function) system.
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, then resume driving.
If the indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle
is still driveable under normal conditions, have
the vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the igni-
tion switch is pushed to the ON position, and
will remain illuminated until the driver’s seat
belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
will sound for about 6 seconds unless the
driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front passen-
ger will illuminate if the seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied.
For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is in the
ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
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See “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light will
illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning
light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
supplemental front air bag and supplemental
side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag systems
and/or pretensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side
air bag, supplemental curtain side-impact air
bag and pretensioner seat belt needs servicing
and your vehicle must be taken to your nearest
INFINITI retailer.
●The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental
Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioner seat
belt may not function properly. For additional information, see “SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,
it could mean that the supplemental front air
bag, supplemental side air bag, curtain side-
impact air bag systems and/or pretensioner
seat belt 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.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or the
traction control system is operating, thus alert-
ing the driver that the vehicle is nearing its
traction limits. The road surface may be slip-
pery.
When the vehicle dynamic control warning light
illuminates when the vehicle dynamic control
system is turned on, this light alerts the driver
to the fact that the vehicle dynamic control
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for ex-
ample the vehicle dynamic control, active trace
control (if so equipped), Rise-up & Build-upfunction, Brake Force Distribution or hill start
assist system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
vehicle dynamic control system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “VEHICLE DYNAMIC
CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) off indicator
light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light will illuminate. The light
will turn off in about 1 second if the AFS is
operational.
If the AFS off indicator light blinks, it may
indicate the AFS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)” later
in this section.
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