transmission INFINITI M 2012 Owner's Guide
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9-22Technical and consumer information
online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-
Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx.
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be obtained
from Transport Canada’s Road Safety
Information Centre at 1-800- 333-
0371 or online at www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety (English speakers) or
www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at 1-800-
361-4792.A vehicle equipped with Intelligent All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be tested
using a two wheel dynamometer (such as
the dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equipment.
Make sure you inform test facility person-
nel that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result
in transmission damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition ”for
an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition ”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ready condition ”
can be obtained by ordinary usage of the
vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is
repaired or the battery is disconnected,
the vehicle may be reset to a “not ready
condition ”. Before taking the I/M test,
check the vehicle ’s inspection/mainte-
nance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10
seconds, the I/M test condition is
“not
ready ”. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready ”.
Contact an INFINITI retailer to set the
“ ready condition ”or to prepare the vehicle
for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)
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10 Index
Number
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system ............... 5-100
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light ....... 2-13
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-96
Active noise control ........................................ 5-103
Adjustable headrests .......................................... 1-8
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-49
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-49
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-52
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-52, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-22
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................ 9-7
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-33
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-47
Air filter In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-47
Alarm
How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ........................................... 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
Antenna ............................................................ 4-88 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-96
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-10
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) .... 2-47
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-48
Audio system .................................................... 4-48 Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-87
Autolight system ............................................... 2-35
Automatic Automatic climate control .................. 4-36, 4-40
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-16
Climate control ............................................ 4-33
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Automatic door locks .......................................... 3-6
Automatic drive positioner ................................ 3-28
Automatic moonroof.......................................... 2-55
Automatic seat positioner ................................. 3-28
Average fuel consumption and speed................ 2-27
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
B
Battery .............................................................. 8-19
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ............... 3-2
Battery saver system ................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-29
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-20 Before starting the engine ................................ 5-13
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-21
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-17
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-89
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-100
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ............................. 4-73
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-96
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-17
Brake force distribution ............................... 5-99
Brake system ............................................... 5-93
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Brake warning light........................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-90
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ................................ 4-10
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-31
C
Cabin air filter................................................... 4-47
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-89
Card holder ....................................................... 2-51
Catalytic converter
Three way catalyst ......................................... 5-3
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10-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-86
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-4
Check tire pressure warning .............................. 2-23
Child restraints ................................................. 1-21LATCH system .............................................. 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-21
Child safety ...................................................... 1-19
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-47
Circuit breaker
Fusible link .................................................. 8-27
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-33
Clock ................................................................ 2-46
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-52
Cockpit ........................................................ 0-6, 2-3
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-101
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-64
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-44
Console box ...................................................... 2-50
Controller
Center multi-function control panel ................ 4-6
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-4
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-6 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ............................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-12
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-45
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-65
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-47
Cruise indicator ................................................ 2-23
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-48
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-27
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-37
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-34
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10
Display cleaning ................................................. 4-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ..................................................... 4-4
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-69
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ................................................ 2-24
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-12
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-27
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-20
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-21
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-28 Driving
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-101
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-65
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-17
ECO mode ......................................................... 5-20
ECO pedal system ............................................. 5-20
Economy Fuel ............................................................. 5-90
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-27
Emission control information label .................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-20
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-90
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-13
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-12
Engine block heater ................................... 5-102
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................. 8-11
Engine oil .................................................... 8-13
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Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-25
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-6
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ................... 2-22
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................... 2-8
Entry/exit function
Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-28
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-22
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) .... 2-40
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-2
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-19
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5
Floor mat positioning aid .................................... 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-16
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-17
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................. 8-11
Engine oil .................................................... 8-13 Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-16
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-18
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-61
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-39
Forest Air
TM....................................................... 4-42
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ........... 5-82
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-46
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ......................... 1-7
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................... 5-90
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-12
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-21
Gauge ............................................................ 2-9
Fuses ................................................................ 8-26
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-27
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-61
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-21
Gauge .......................................................... 0-9, 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8 Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-9
Odometer....................................................... 2-6
Speedometer ................................................. 2-6
Tachometer .................................................... 2-7
Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
General maintenance .......................................... 8-3
Glove box ......................................................... 2-50
H
Hands-free phone system Bluetooth®(models with
navigation system) ....................................... 4-89
Bluetooth
®(models without
navigation system) ..................................... 4-100
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-40
Head restraints ................................................... 1-4
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front lighting
system (AFS)) ............................................... 2-37
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-31
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
Headrest Adjustable headrests ..................................... 1-8
Heated seats .................................................... 2-41
Heated steering wheel ...................................... 2-40
Heater Automatic climate control ............................ 4-33
Engine block heater ................................... 5-102
Hill start assist system ................................... 5-100
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-61
10-3
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10-4
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
HookCoat hooks .................................................. 2-52
Horn ................................................................. 2-41
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-9
Automatic transmission models ................... 5-14
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-47
Indicator Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
Lights .......................................................... 2-16
Indicator lights ................................................. 2-16
INFINITI Drive mode selector.............................. 5-19
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-30 Engine start ................................................. 2-30
INFINITI voice recognition system .................... 4-114
INFO button ...................................................... 4-10
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-22
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-39
Instrument panel ......................................... 0-8, 2-5
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ....................... 5-90
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light ... 2-17
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system ................. 5-86
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............... 5-47 Preview function .......................................... 5-69
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system MAIN
switch indicator ................................................ 2-24 Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................................................... 2-13
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7
Battery replacement ..................................... 8-29
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation .............................................. 3-10
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-60
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-32
Interior lights .................................................... 2-59
Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-20
iPod
®player operation ..................................... 4-78
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-22
J
Jump starting ...................................................... 6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................... 3-14
Keys ................................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-52
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Emission control information label ............... 9-13 Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-36, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 9-11
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-18
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ........... 5-26
Lane departure warning (LDW) system .............. 5-23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system ................... 5-22
Lane departure warning light ............................ 2-13
LATCH system ................................................... 1-22
License plate Installing front license plate ......................... 9-14
Light
Air bag warning light ................................... 1-52
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-31
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Headlights bulb replacement ....................... 8-31
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-16
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-60
Interior lights ............................................... 2-59
Map lights ................................................... 2-59
Personal lights ............................................. 2-59
Replacement ................................................ 8-31
Trunk light ................................................... 2-61
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-61
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-11
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
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10-6
Child restraints ............................................ 1-21
Cruise control .............................................. 5-45
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-23
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-12
Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-39
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ........ 1-14
Predictive course line settings .......................... 4-32
Preview function ............................................... 5-94
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-69
Preview Function warning light.......................... 2-15
Push starting .................................................... 6-10
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-89
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-61
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-33
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) .......................................................... 9-22
Rear door lock Child safety rear door lock ............................. 3-6
Rear pocket ...................................................... 2-51
Rear sunshade .................................................. 2-57 Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Rearview monitor .............................................. 4-26
Recorders
Event data ................................................... 9-23
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-21
Rise-up and build-up ........................................ 5-99
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-6
Roof Moonroof ..................................................... 2-56
S
Safety
Child seat belts ........................................... 1-19
Reporting safety defects .............................. 9-21
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-62
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-19
Infants ......................................................... 1-20
Injured persons ........................................... 1-14
Larger children ............................................. 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-12
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ... 1-14
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-14
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6 Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-18
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-18
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Seat belts .................................................... 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-51
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-18
Small children ............................................. 1-20
Three-point type .......................................... 1-15
Seat(s)
Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-43
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-28
Heated seats ............................................... 2-41
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system Vehicle security system ................................ 2-29
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System)
Engine start ................................................. 2-30
Selector lever
Shift lock release ......................................... 5-18
Servicing air conditioner (See automatic
climate control) ................................................. 4-33
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-47
SETTING button ................................................. 4-16
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-18
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment ....................... 1-18
SNOW mode ..................................................... 5-20
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-21
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Speedometer ...................................................... 2-6
SPORT mode ..................................................... 5-19
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-19
StartingBefore starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Jump starting ............................................... 8-20
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
STATUS button .................................................. 4-10
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-46
Steering Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-40
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-16
Power steering system ................................. 5-93
Steering lock release malfunction indicator
(if so equipped) ........................................... 2-22
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-87
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................. 3-23
Steering lock (if so equipped) ........................... 5-11
Storage ............................................................. 2-48
Sun visors ........................................................ 3-24
Sunglasses holder ............................................ 2-49
Sunshade (rear) ................................................ 2-57
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-52
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-52, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system .......................... 1-39
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................... 1-39 Switch
Autolight switch ........................................... 2-35
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 2-40
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Ignition switch ............................................. 5-14
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch ...... 2-44
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-34
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-45
Warning systems switch ............................... 2-44
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 2-7
Temperature gaugeEngine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System) Engine start ................................................. 2-30
Three-way catalyst .............................................. 5-3
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-23
“ TIMER ”indicator.............................................. 2-23
Tire
Tire replacement indicator............................ 2-25
Tire rotation ................................................. 8-41
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-14
Tires Flat tire .......................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ... 5-4, 6-2, 8-34 Spare tire .................................................... 8-44
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-36, 9-13
Tire chains ................................................... 8-41
Tire dressing .................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure................................................ 8-34
Tire pressure information (display) ............... 4-12
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .......................................... 5-4, 6-2, 8-34
Types of tires ............................................... 8-40
Uniform tire quality grading ......................... 9-19
Wheel/tire size .............................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires .......................................... 8-34
Touch screen system ........................................... 4-6
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 9-19
Tow truck towing.......................................... 6-12
Towing a trailer ............................................ 9-19
TPMS Tire pressure monitoring system ... 5-4, 6-2, 8-34
Tire pressure warning system ....... 5-4, 6-2, 8-34
Trailer towing .................................................... 9-19
Transceiver
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-61
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-16
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Transmission selector lever lock release ...... 5-18
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................ 9-11
Trip computer ................................................... 2-26
10-7