engine coolant INFINITI M 2012 Owners Manual

SIC4317
1. Tachometer (P.2-7)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
3. Speedometer (P.2-6)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-20)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
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METERS AND GAUGES

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SDI2538
VK56VD ENGINE
1. Battery (P.8-19)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-13)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-17)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir(P.8-18)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-22)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-11)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-11)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-13)
11. Drive belts (P.8-21)
12. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

SDI2537
VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Battery (P.8-19)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-13)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-17)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir(P.8-18)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-22)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-11)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-11)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-13)
11. Drive belts (P.8-21)
12. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-26)
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-6
Tachometer...................................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-10 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-10
Warning lights ............................................... 2-11
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-16
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-20 Indicators for operation ................................. 2-22
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-25
Trip computer ................................................ 2-26
Security systems ............................................... 2-29 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-29
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-31 Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-33
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch................................................. 2-34 Headlight and turn signal switch....................... 2-34
Xenon headlights......................................... 2-34
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-39
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-40
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ............. 2-40
Horn ................................................................. 2-41
Heated seats..................................................... 2-41
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-43
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-44
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if
so equipped)..................................................... 2-44
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-45
Clock................................................................. 2-46 Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-46
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-46
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-47 Front............................................................ 2-47
Rear............................................................. 2-48
Storage ............................................................. 2-48 Cup holders ................................................. 2-48
Sunglasses holder ....................................... 2-49
Glove box .................................................... 2-50>

2-6Instruments and controls
SIC4317
1. Tachometer (P.2-7)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
3. Speedometer (P.2-6)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-20) 6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
*: The needle indicators in the speed-
ometer, tachometer, engine coolant tem-
perature gauge and fuel gauge may move
slightly after the ignition switch is pushed
to the LOCK position. This is not a
malfunction.
SIC4318
Speedometer
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
METERS AND GAUGES

2-8Instruments and controls
SIC4321
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
*1shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature is near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease the temperature. If the gauge is
over the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and let the engine
idle. If the engine is overheated, continued
operation of the vehicle may seriously
damage the engine. See “If your vehicle
overheats ”in the “6. In case of emergency ”
section for immediate action required.

4-46Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
SAA3015
Ion control
This unit generates highly concentrated
Plasmacluster®ion into the air blown from
the ventilators and reduces odor absorbed
into the interior trim.
The high-density Plasmacluster
®ions gen-
erated in the air conditioner ’s air stream
not only suppress airborne bacteria and
reduce the adherence of odors to the
interior trim, but also have a proven skin
moisture preserving effect.
When the air conditioner is turned on, the
system generates Plasmacluster
®ion auto-
matically. The amount of Plasmacluster
®ion in-
creases according to the amount of air
flow. When the air flow is high, “
”is
displayed on the screen and when the air
flow is low, the indication in the screen
changes to “
”.
Plasmacluster®and Plasmacluster®ion
are trademarks of Sharp Corporation.
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
This is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, air will flow nor-
mally from the foot outlets.
SIC2768
JVH0039X

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................................. 5-50
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-65
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................. 5-69
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-69
Precautions on Distance Control
Assist system ................................................ 5-70
Distance Control Assist operation .................. 5-71
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-82 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-83
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-86 Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-87
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-90
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-90
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-90
Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-92
Power steering................................................... 5-93
Brake system..................................................... 5-93
Braking precautions ...................................... 5-93
Parking brake break-in .................................. 5-93 Brake assist ...................................................... 5-94
Brake assist................................................. 5-94
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-94
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................... 5-96
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-98 Active trace control (if so equipped)............. 5-98
Rise-up and build-up ................................... 5-99
Brake force distribution ............................... 5-99
Hill Start Assist system ................................... 5-100
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system (if
so equipped)................................................... 5-100
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-101 Freeing a frozen door lock ......................... 5-101
Antifreeze .................................................. 5-101
Battery....................................................... 5-101
Draining of coolant water........................... 5-101
Tire equipment .......................................... 5-101
Special winter equipment .......................... 5-102
Driving on snow or ice ............................... 5-102
Engine block heater (if so equipped).......... 5-102
Active noise control......................................... 5-103

.Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders ”in the
“ 2. Instruments and controls ”section.) 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position. (P is recom-
mended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the selector lever is in either of
the above positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to startbecause it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal
by depressing the brake pedal
and pushing the push-button igni-
tion switch to start the engine. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to OFF and
wait 10 seconds before cranking again,
otherwise the starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
Starting and driving5-13
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL
.If the cruise control system malfunc-
tions, it will cancel automatically. The
SET indicator on the dot matrix crystal
display will then blink to warn the
driver.
. If the engine coolant temperature be-
comes excessively high, the cruise
control system will be canceled auto-
matically.
. If the SET indicator blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer.
. The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned ON while pushing the RESUME/
ACCELERATE, SET/COAST or CANCEL
switch. To properly set the cruise
control system, perform the steps
below in the order indicated.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
. when it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed .
in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
. on winding or hilly roads
. on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
. in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
SSD0941
1. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch
2. SET/COAST switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 90 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accel-
erator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
MAIN switch on. The CRUISE indicator will
come on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
Starting and driving5-45
CRUISE CONTROL