lights INFINITI M 2012 Owners Manual

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ....................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ....................................................... 0-4
Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-5
Cockpit ................................................................ 0-6Instrument panel................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ............................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10
VK56VD engine ............................................ 0-10
VQ37VHR engine ......................................... 0-11
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-12

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)
Illustrated table of contents0-9
METERS AND GAUGES

0-12Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light* 2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-11
Automatic Transmission check
warning light
2-11
Brake warning light
2-11
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*2-12
Charge warning light
2-12
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)*2-12
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-13
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)
warning light*2-13
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*
2-13
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*2-13
Low tire pressure warning light 2-14
Master warning light
2-15Warning
light Name Page
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-15
Seat belt warning light and
chime
2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
2-16
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light*2-16
Indicator light Name
Page
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light* 2-17
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light
(green)*2-17
ECO drive indicator light
2-17
Front fog light indicator light2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light2-17
High beam indicator light
2-17
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light*2-17
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*2-18Indicator
light Name Page
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) 2-18
Security indicator light 2-19
Low beam indicator light
(green)2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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>

Console box .................................................. 2-50
Card holder ................................................... 2-51
Rear pocket ................................................... 2-51
Coat hooks .................................................... 2-52
Trunk hooks .................................................. 2-52
Windows ........................................................... 2-53 Power windows ............................................. 2-53
Moonroof........................................................... 2-55
Automatic moonroof ...................................... 2-55
Rear sunshade (if so equipped) ......................... 2-57
Welcome light.................................................... 2-58
Battery saver system ..................................... 2-58
Interior lights..................................................... 2-59 Map lights..................................................... 2-59
Personal lights .............................................. 2-59 Interior light control switch .......................... 2-60
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-61
Trunk light ........................................................ 2-61
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-61
Programming HomeLink®............................. 2-62
Programming HomeLink®for
Canadian customers .................................... 2-63
Operating the HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ................................... 2-64
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................... 2-64
Clearing the programmed information .......... 2-64
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink
®button ....................................... 2-64
If your vehicle is stolen ............................... 2-65

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

2-10Instruments and controls
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light*Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*ECO drive indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLane departure warning light
(orange)*Front fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning lightMaster warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Seat belt warning light and chimeLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) system warning light (orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSecurity indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Low beam indicator light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light*Automatic transmission (AT) position indi-
cator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightBlind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,,
,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display ”
later in this section.)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (if so equipped)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the Intelligent AWD system malfunctions,
or the diameter of the front and the rear
wheels are different, the warning light will
either remain illuminated or blink. (See
“ Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ”in the
“ 5. Starting and driving ”section.)
CAUTION
. If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the Intelligent AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon
as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
—blinks rapidly (about twice a
second):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will change to 2WD to prevent the
AWD system from malfunctioning. If
the warning light turns off, you can
drive again.
—
blinks slowly (about once every
2 seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon
as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. (See
“Brake system ”in the
“ 5. Starting and driving ”section.)
Automatic transmission check
warning light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any other
time, it may indicate the transmission is
not functioning properly. Have your INFINITI
retailer check and repair the transmission.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
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2-16Instruments and controls
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain
side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental
side air bag, supplemental curtain side-
impact air bag and pretensioner seat belt
needs servicing and your vehicle must be
taken to your nearest INFINITI retailer.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belt may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “Supple- mental restraint system”
in the“1. Safety
— Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag,
curtain side-impact air bag systems and/or
pretensioner seat belt will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
retailer as soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating,
thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.
When the vehicle dynamic control warning
light illuminates when the vehicle dynamic
control system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle
dynamic control system ’s fail-safe mode is
operating, for example the vehicle dynamic control, active trace control (if so
equipped), Rise-up & Build-up function,
Brake Force Distribution or hill start assist
system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the vehicle dynamic control sys-
tem function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see
“Variable voltage control
system” in the“5. Starting and driving ”
section of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) off indicator light will illumi-
nate. The light will turn off in about 1
second if the AFS is operational.
This light also illuminates when the AFS is
turned off using the AFS switch.
If the AFS off indicator light blinks, it may
indicate the AFS is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.

See“Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) ”
later in this section.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator shows the
automatic selector position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the selected
gear due to a transmission protection
mode, the AT position indicator light will
blink and a chime will sound.
See “Automatic transmission ”in the “5.
Starting and driving ”section for further
details.
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
ON indicator light (green; if so
equipped)
The light comes on in green when the Blind
Spot Intervention (BSI) system is turned
on. The light turns off when the system is
turned off.
NOTE:
This light is common with the blind spot
warning light (orange). (See “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system warning light
”earlier in this
section).
For more details, see “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW) system/Blind Spot Intervention
TM
(BSI) system” in the“5. Starting and
driving ”section.
ECO drive indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light will come on in
orange, turn green, and then turn off.
When the drive mode select switch is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate or change its
color depending on the accelerator pedal
operation to help assist the driver to drive
economically. For more details, see “Eco
mode ”in the “5. Starting and driving ”
section.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. (See
“ Fog light switch ”later in this section.)
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
(
) will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see
“INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats) ”in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
off indicator light (if so equipped)
The light illuminates when the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) off switch is pushed to
OFF. This indicates that the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) system is not operating.
When the IBA off indicator light illuminates
while the system is turned on (without the
warning chime sound), this light indicates
that the system control is temporarily
unavailable.
When the IBA off indicator light illuminates
with the warning chime sound while the
IBA system is turned on, this light indicates
that the system may not be functioning
properly. Park the vehicle in a safe place.
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