keyless INFINITI M 2012 Owners Manual

SSI0686
1. Hood (P.3-18)
2. Headlight and turn signal—Operation (P.2-34)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-31)
3. Windshield wiper and washer —Operation (P.2-31) —
Maintenance (P.8-24)
4. Moonroof (P.2-55)
5. Power windows (P.2-53)
6. Recovery hook (P.6-15)
7. Fog light (P.2-39)
8. Tires —
Wheel and tires (P.8-34, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P.2-14, P.5-4)
9. Outside mirrors (P.3-26)
10. Doors —Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
— Welcome light (P.2-58)
Illustrated table of contents0-3
EXTERIOR FRONT

0-4Illustrated table of contents
SSI0687
1. Trunk—Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
— Trunk lid (P.3-18)
2. High-mounted stop light (P.8-31) 3. Rear combination light (bulb replace-
ment) (P.8-31)
4. Satellite antenna (P.4-48)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-34)
6. Rear view camera (P.4-26)
7. Fuel-filler door —
Operation (P.3-21)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)
8. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)
EXTERIOR REAR

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

.You can switch the lock system to the
mode that allows you to open all the
doors when the key is turned once.
(See “How to use SETTING button ”in
the “4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” sec-
tion.)
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY
The driver ’s door key operation also allows
you to open and close the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “Power windows” in the“2.
Instruments and controls ”section).
To open the window, turn the driver’ s door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second . The door is unlocked
and the window keeps opening while
turning the key.
This function can also be performed by
pushing and holding the door UNLOCK
button of the Intelligent Key. (See “Remote
keyless entry system” later in this section.)
To close the window, turn the driver ’s door
key cylinder to the front of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second . The door is locked
and the window keeps closing while turn-
ing the key.
SPA2726
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door individually, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
*1
then close the door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
*2.
When locking the door without an Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
SPA2727
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors. The switches
are located on the driver ’s and front
passenger ’s door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door
lock switch to the lock position
*1with the
driver ’s or front passenger ’s door open,
then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-5

3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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

Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twiceHAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - onceHAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
4
times
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK
DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - noneHAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - noneHAZARD - none
HORN - none
Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn
(chime) operation, push the LOCK
*1
and UNLOCK*2buttons on the In-
telligent Key simultaneously for more than
2 seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is set,
the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn
mode is set, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-17

SPA2734
TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH
The trunk lid release switch*Ais located
on the instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release
switch. To close, push the trunk lid down.
You can open the trunk lid with Intelligent
Key. (See “Intelligent Key system” earlier in
this section or “Remote keyless entry
system” earlier in this section.)
SPA2732
TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCH
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
*Awhen the
Intelligent Key is within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function
regardless of the inside lock knob position.
(See “Intelligent Key system” earlier in this
section.)
SPA2766
OPENING WITH KEY
To open the trunk lid, insert the mechanical
key to the trunk key cylinder and turn the
key to the right side of the vehicle. To
close, remove the key and push the trunk
lid down.
TRUNK OPEN BUTTON
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
TRUNK OPEN button
on the Intelligent
Key for more than 1 second.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-19

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

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

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