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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. 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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●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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8. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
9. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0)
position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid
is at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
(See “WINDOW WASHER FLUID” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
11. Door/trunk open warning (ignition
switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the trunk lid are open or not closed securely.
The vehicle icon indicates which door or the
trunk lid is open on the display.
12. Intelligent Key system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunction in
the steering lock system or Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the engine is
stopped, the steering lock cannot be released
or the engine cannot be started. If this warning
appears while the engine is running, the vehicle
can be driven. However, contact an INFINITI
retailer for repair as soon as possible.
13. Loose fuel cap warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been
refueled. (See “FUEL-FILLER CAP” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section.)
14. Check tire pressure warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates and
low tire pressure is detected. If this warning
appears, stop the vehicle and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label. (See “Low tire pressure warning light”
earlier in this section and “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM (TMPS)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.)
15. “TIMER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “TIMER” indi-
cator activates. You can set the time for up to 6
hours. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
16. Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°F (3°C). The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in
this section.)
17. Cruise indicator
Cruise main switch indicator :
The indicator is displayed when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. When the main switch is
pushed again, the indicator disappears. When
the cruise control main switch indicator is dis-
played, the cruise control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator :
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control sys-
tem. If the indicator blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the cruise control
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section for details.
18. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator (if so
equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system main switch is
pushed. When the main switch is pushed again,
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How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.
The system can be armed even if the windows
are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-tion.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the ve- hicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, power door lock switch or me-
chanical key. 5. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The ve-
hicle security system is now pre-armed.
After about 30 seconds the vehicle secu-
rity system automatically shifts into the
armed phase. The security light begins to
flash once every approximately 3 sec-
onds. If, during this 30-second pre-arm
time period, the door is unlocked, or the
ignition switch is pushed to ACC or ON,
the system will not arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers are in
the vehicle, the system will activate with all
doors, hood, and trunk lid locked with the igni-
tion switch in the LOCK position. When pushing
the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position, the
system will be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the follow-
ing alarm:
● The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
● The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm is activated by:
●
Unlocking the door or opening the trunk lid
without using the button on the Intelligent
Key, the door handle request switch or the
mechanical key. (Even if the door is opened
by releasing the door inside lock knob, the
alarm will activate.)
● Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the unlock button on the Intelligent
Key, the door handle request switch or using
the mechanical key. The alarm will not stop if
the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON
position.
If the system does not operate as described
above, have it checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys............................................. 3-2
Intelligent Key ................................. 3-2
Valet hand-off .................................. 3-3
Doors ............................................ 3-4
Locking with mechanical key .................... 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ................................ 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ............. 3-5
Automatic door locks ........................... 3-5
Child safety rear door lock ...................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-6
Intelligent Key operating range .................. 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution .................. 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ........................ 3-9
Battery saver system ........................... 3-11
Warning signals ................................ 3-11
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-12
Remote keyless entry system ......................3-13
How to use remote keyless entry system ........3-13
Hood ............................................ 3-16
Trunk lid ......................................... 3-17Trunk lid release switch
......................... 3-17
Trunk open request switch ......................3-17
Opening with key ............................. 3-18
Trunk open button ............................ 3-18
Trunk release power cancel switch ..............3-18
Interior trunk lid release ....................... 3-19
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-19
Opening the fuel-filler door ....................3-19
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-20
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................... 3-21
Electric operation ............................. 3-22
Sun visors ....................................... 3-22
Mirrors .......................................... 3-23
Inside mirror .................................. 3-23
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-24
Vanity mirror .................................. 3-26
Automatic drive positioner ........................3-26
Entry/exit function ............................ 3-26
Seat
synchronization function ..................3-27
Memory storage ............................... 3-27
Setting memory function ....................... 3-28
System operation ............................. 3-29
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– Do not place the Intelligent Key near anelectric appliance such as a television set
or personal computer.
– Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with water or salt water, and
do not wash it in a washing machine. This
could affect the system function.
● If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that In-
telligent Key. This will prevent the Intelli-
gent Key from unauthorized use to unlock
the vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, please contact an
INFINITI retailer.
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it
into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob
returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors, glove box and trunk pass-through lid, if
they are equipped with a key cylinder.
See “DOORS” later in this section and “TRUNK
LID” later in this section, “STORAGE” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section and “SEATS”
in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed in
the key.
VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the
mechanical key with you to protect your belong-
ings.
To prevent the glove box and the trunk from
being opened during valet hand-off, follow the
procedures below.
1. Push the trunk release power cancel switch to the CANCEL side.
2. Remove the mechanical key from the In- telligent Key.
3. Lock the glove box and the trunk pass- through with the mechanical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your
pocket or bag for insertion into the Intel-
ligent Key when you retrieve your vehicle.
See “TRUNK LID” later in this section, “STOR-
AGE” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-
tion and “SEATS” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion.
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DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAUTION
●Do not push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as
illustrated. The close distance to the door
handle will cause the Intelligent Key system
to have difficulty recognizing that the Intel-
ligent Key is outside the vehicle.
● After locking with the door handle request
switch, verify the doors are securely locked
by testing them.
● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left
inside the vehicle or the trunk, make sure
you carry the key with you and then lock the
doors or the trunk. ●
Do not pull the door handle before pushing
the door handle request switch. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Release
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.
● The Intelligent Key system (opening/closing
doors with the door handle request switch)
can be set to remain inactive. (See “VEHICLE
INFORMATION AND SETTINGS” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.)
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without taking
the key out from your pocket or bag.
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