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SIC4357
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
*1ON switch
When the ON switch*1is pushed on, the
map lights and rear personal lights will
illuminate. When the switch is turned off,
the lights will not illuminate, regardless of
the condition.
*2DOOR OFF switch
When the DOOR OFF switch*2is not
pushed on, the map lights and rear
personal lights will illuminate under the
following conditions: .
ignition switch is switched to the OFF
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. doors are unlocked by pushing the
UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key
or door handle request switch with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened and then closed
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights
go off.
When the DOOR OFF switch
*2is pushed
on, the map and rear personal lights will
not illuminate under the above condition.
The map and rear personal lights can be
turned on only with the ON switch
*1.
The lights will also turn off after 30
minutes when the lights remain illumi-
nated after the ignition switch has been
pushed to the OFF or LOCK position to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
When the auto interior illumination is set to the OFF position (see
“Vehicle informa-
tion and settings ”in the “4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-
tion systems” section), the lights will
illuminate under the following condition:
. any door is opened with the ignition
switch in any position
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights
go off.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time with
the engine stopped. This could result in a
discharged battery.

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The light on the vanity mirror will turn on
when the cover on the vanity mirror is
opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn
off.
The lights will also turn off after 30
minutes when the lights remain illumi-
nated to prevent the battery from becom-
ing discharged.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light will turn off.
The light will also turn off after 30 minutes
when the light remains illuminated after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the
OFF or LOCK position to prevent the
battery from becoming discharged.
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver provides
a convenient way to consolidate the func-
tions of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver:
. Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates,
home and office lighting, entry door
locks and security systems.
. Is powered by your vehicle ’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the
vehicle ’s battery is discharged or is
disconnected, HomeLink
®will retain all
programming.
Once HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver is
programmed, retain the original transmit-
ter for future programming procedures
(Example: new vehicle purchases). Upon
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes.
For additional information, see “Program-
ming HomeLink
®” later in this section.
WARNING
. Do not use HomeLink®Universal Trans-
ceiver with any garage door opener that
lacks safety stop and reverse features as
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2-64Instruments and controls
push and hold the HomeLink®button (note
steps 2 through 4 under “Programming
HomeLink
®” ) while you push and re-push
( “ cycle ”) your hand-held transmitter every
2 seconds until the indicator light flashes
rapidly (indicating successful program-
ming).
NOTE:
If programming a garage door opener, etc.,
it is advised to unplug the device during
the “cycling ”process to prevent possible
damage to the garage door opener com-
ponents.
OPERATING THE HomeLink®UNI-
VERSAL TRANSCEIVER
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver (once
programmed) may now be used to activate
the garage door, etc. To operate, simply
push the appropriate programmed
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver button.
The red indicator light will illuminate while
the signal is being transmitted.
PROGRAMMING TROUBLE-DIAGNO-
SIS
If HomeLink®does not quickly learn the
hand-held transmitter information:
. replace the hand-held transmitter bat-
teries with new batteries.
. position the hand-held transmitter with
its battery area facing away from the
HomeLink
®surface.
. push and hold both the HomeLink®and
hand-held transmitter buttons without
interruption.
. position the hand-held transmitter 2 to
5 in (50 to 127 mm) away from the
HomeLink
®surface. Hold the transmit-
ter in that position for up to 15
seconds. If HomeLink
®is not pro-
grammed within that time, try holding
the transmitter in another position -
keeping the indicator light in view at all
times.
Ifyoucontinuetohaveprogramming
difficulties, please contact the INFINITI
Consumer Affairs Department. The phone
numbers are located in the Foreword of
this Owner ’s Manual.
CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED IN-
FORMATION
Individual buttons cannot be cleared,
however to clear all programming, push
and hold the two outside buttons and
release when the indicator light begins to
flash (in approximately 20 seconds).
REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
HomeLink®BUTTON
To reprogram a HomeLink®Universal
Transceiver button, complete the following.
1. Push and hold the desired HomeLink
®
button. Do notrelease the button until
step 4 has been completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the
hand-held transmitter 2 to 5 in (50 to
127 mm) away from the HomeLink
®
surface.
3. Push and hold the hand-held transmit- ter button.
4. The HomeLink
®indicator light will
flash, first slowly and then rapidly.
When the indicator light begins to flash
rapidly, release both buttons.
The HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver but-
ton has now been reprogrammed. The new

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .................................................................... 3-2Intelligent 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................................................ 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ......................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ............... 3-5
Automatic door locks....................................... 3-6
Child safety rear door lock .............................. 3-6
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range........................ 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ....................... 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ............................... 3-10
Battery saver system ..................................... 3-11
Warning signals............................................. 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-14 How to use remote keyless entry system....... 3-14
Hood ................................................................. 3-18 Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-19
Trunk open request switch ........................... 3-19
Opening with key......................................... 3-19
Trunk open button ....................................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ............... 3-20
Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-20
Fuel-filler door................................................... 3-21 Opening the fuel-filler door.......................... 3-21
Fuel-filler cap............................................... 3-21
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-23 Electric operation ......................................... 3-24
Sun visors......................................................... 3-24
Mirrors .............................................................. 3-25 Inside mirror................................................ 3-25
Outside mirrors............................................ 3-26
Vanity mirror................................................ 3-27
Automatic drive positioner ................................ 3-28 Entry/exit function ....................................... 3-28
Seat synchronization function ..................... 3-29
Memory storage........................................... 3-29
Setting memory function.............................. 3-30
System operation......................................... 3-31

WARNING
.Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufacturer
for the possible influences before use.
. The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
during a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the doors and the trunk lid using the
remote controller function or pushing the
request switch on the vehicle without
taking the key out from a pocket or purse.
The operating environment and/or condi-
tions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using
the Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicat-
ing with the vehicle as it receives radio
waves. The Intelligent Key system trans-
mits weak radio waves. Environmental
conditions may interfere with the operation
of the Intelligent Key system under the
following operating conditions.
.When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted,
such as a TV tower, power station and
broadcasting station.
. When in possession of wireless equip-
ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, and CB radio.
. When the Intelligent Key is in contact
with or covered by metallic materials.
. When any type of radio wave remote
control is used nearby.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed near
an electric appliance such as a perso- nal computer.
. When the vehicle is parked near a
parking meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key
function or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
the battery ’s life is approximately 2 years.
If the battery is discharged, replace it with
a new one.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously
receiving radio waves, if the key is left near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and
personal computer, the battery life may
become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see “Intelligent Key battery repla-
cement” in the“8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself ”section.
For models with a steering wheel lock
mechanism: Because the steering wheel is
locked electrically, unlocking the steering
wheel with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position is impossible when the vehicle
battery is completely discharged. Pay
special attention that the vehicle battery
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

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is not completely discharged.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. For
information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, contact an
INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
.Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to come
into contact with water or salt water.
This could affect the system function.
. Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
. Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
. Do not change or modify the Intelligent
Key.
. Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key.
If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immedi-
ately wipe until it is completely dry.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extendedperiodinanareawhere
temperatures exceed 140 8F (608 C).
. If the outside temperature is below 148 F
( −10 8C), the battery of the Intelligent
Key may not function properly. .
Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment
and personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code
of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This
may prevent the unauthorized use of the
Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing proce-
dure, contact an INFINITI retailer.
SPA2538
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the request
switch
*1.

When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key system’s operating range becomes
narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
The operating range is within 31.50 in (80
cm) from each request switch
*1.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper the request
switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key to
push the request switch to lock/unlock the
doors and open the trunk lid.
SPA2407
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAU-
TION
. 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 Intelli-
gent 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.)
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Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the door handle request switch(driver ’s or front passenger ’s)
*Aonce
while carrying the Intelligent Key with
you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once. The corre-
sponding door will unlock.
The fuel-filler door will also unlock
when the driver ’s door handle request
switch is pushed.
3. Push the door handle request switch again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once again. All
the doors will unlock.
All doors and the fuel-filler door will be
locked automatically unless one of the
following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch
while the doors are locked.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
During this 1-minute time period, if the
UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
is pushed, all doors will be locked auto-
matically after another 1 minute.
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Opening trunk lid
1. Push the trunk open request switch*A
for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch. An outside chime will sound four times.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Lockout protection:
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the trunk lid is closed with the
Intelligent Key inside the trunk, the outside
chime will sound and the trunk will open.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met
for 60 minutes, the battery saver system
will cut off the power supply to prevent
battery discharge.
. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position, and
. All doors are closed, and
. The selector lever is in the P (Park)
position.
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WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves
when the buttons are pushed. The FAA
advises that the radio waves may affect
aircraft navigation and communication sys-
tems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key
while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons
are not operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-
filler door, activate the panic alarm and
open the windows by pushing the buttons
on the Intelligent Key from outside the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concern-
ing the purchase and use of additional
Intelligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retai-
ler.The lock and unlock buttons on the
Intelligent Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent Key
and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons,
approach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m)
from the door.SPA2100
1. LOCK button
2. UNLOCK button
3. TRUNK button
4. PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash
and the horn (or the outside chime) will
sound as a confirmation. For details, see
“ Setting hazard indicator and horn mode ”
later in this section.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

that people become locked inside the trunk
or in the event of the loss of electrical
power such as a discharged battery.
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle
*1until the lock
releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
Releasing from the rear seat
You can access the release handle through
the trunk pass-through (rear seat armrest).
(See “Armrest ”in the “1. Safety —Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section.)
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards front of
vehicle until the lock releases.
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the upper left side
of the door.
. Push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried with
you.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
. Insert the mechanical key into the door
lock cylinder and turn it to the rear of
the vehicle. .
Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key, the mechanical key or
the power door lock switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap can
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR