trunk release INFINITI M 2013 User Guide

Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door and fuel-filler door will
unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pushing
the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key
while the doors are locked. If during this 1-
minute time period, the UNLOCK button on
the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors will
be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
.
Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windows
The UNLOCKbutton*2operation also
allows you to open 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, push the door
UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
for about 3 seconds after the door is
unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
If the window open operation is stopped in
mid-operation while pushing the UNLOCK
button, release and push the UNLOCKbutton again until the window opens
completely.
Window cannot be closed using the In- telligent Key.
The door window can also be operated by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock.
(See
“Doors” earlier in this section.)
Opening trunk lid
1. Push the TRUNKbutton*3on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
For model with auto closure function:
If the trunk lid does not unlock, push the
trunk request switch and manually lift the
trunk lid if:
. there is snow on the trunk lid.
. a heavy object such as rear spoiler is
attached to the trunk lid.
. the trunk lid is frozen.
When the auto closure operation is per-
formed repeatedly in a short period of
time, the auto closure function may be
temporarily disabled. If this occurs, wait a
few minutes until the motor cools down. If
the auto closure still does not operate,
have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-15

3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2733
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1
located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right
and left locks. Push the hood down to
lock the hood securely into place.
WARNING
. Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do
so could cause the hood to fly open and
result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the“5.
Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
. Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the trunk
closed, when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to Intelligent Keys.
HOOD TRUNK LID

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.)
Auto closure function
If the trunk lid does not unlock, push the
trunk request switch and manually lift the
trunk lid if:
.there is snow on the trunk lid.
. a heavy object such as rear spoiler is
attached to the trunk lid.
. the trunk lid is frozen.
When the auto closure operation is per-
formed repeatedly in a short period of
time, the auto closure function may be
temporarily disabled. If this occurs, wait a
few minutes until the motor cools down. If
the auto closure still does not operate,
have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
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.)
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-19

3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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 buttonon the Intelligent
Key for more than 1 second.
SPA2767
TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCEL
SWITCH
When the switch located inside the glove
box is in the OFF position
*A, the power to
the trunk lid will be canceled and the trunk
lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid
release switch, the trunk open request
switch or the TRUNK button on the
Intelligent Key.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a
valet and want to keep your belongings
safe in the glove box and the trunk, push
this switch to OFF and lock the glove box
with the mechanical key. Then leave the vehicle and the Intelligent Key with the
valet and keep the mechanical key with
you.
See
“Keys” earlier in this section.
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push
the switch to the ON
*Bposition.
AUTO CLOSURE
If the trunk lid is pulled down to a partly
open position, the trunk lid will pull itself
to the closed position.
Do not apply excessive force when the
auto closure is operating. Excessive force
applied may cause the mechanism to
malfunction.
CAUTION
. The trunk lid will automatically close
from a partly open position. To avoid
pinching, keep hands and fingers away
from trunk lid opening.
. Do not let children operate the trunk lid.
The auto closure may not function if the
battery is weak. If the auto closure does
not work, close the trunk lid manually, or
perform the auto closure operation again

after starting the engine.
If the auto closure operation is performed
repeatedly with the trunk overloaded, the
auto closure may not operate properly.
Reduce the amount of items in trunk. If the
auto closure still does not operate, have
the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
SPA2768
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk lid securely latched,
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the eventthat 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.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21

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 ............................................ 4-48
Indicator Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
Lights .......................................................... 2-16
Indicator lights ................................................. 2-16
Infiniti Connection (models with
navigation system) ............................................ 4-24
INFINITI Drive mode selector.............................. 5-20
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-30 Engine start ................................................. 2-30
INFINITI voice recognition system .................... 4-111
INFO button ...................................................... 4-10
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-26
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 ............... 5-48 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 ................................... 3-21
iPod
®player operation ..................................... 4-81
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-23
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
Labels
Air 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 ........... 5-27
Lane departure warning (LDW) system .............. 5-24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system ................... 5-23
Lane departure warning light ............................ 2-13
LATCH system ................................................... 1-23
License plate Installing front license plate ......................... 9-14
Light Air bag warning light ................................... 1-52
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-31
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-40
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

10-8
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
Trip odometer ................................................... 2-27
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-21
Light ............................................................ 2-61
Pass-through ............................................... 1-11
Trunk hooks ................................................. 2-52
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-19
Trunk open request switch ........................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ............... 3-20
Turn signal switch ............................................. 2-39
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-19
USB memory operation ..................................... 4-71
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-28
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-61
Variable voltage control system ........................ 8-20
Vehicle Dimensions .................................................. 9-10
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-15
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-45 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ........ 5-100
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ............................................... 2-16
Vehicle information and settings (display) .... 4-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................... 9-11
Vehicle loading information .............................. 9-15
Vehicle security system ..................................... 2-29
Ventilators ........................................................ 4-34
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ................................................ 4-103
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ............................. 4-118, 4-127
Voice recognition
Alternate command mode .......................... 4-124
Voice recognition system ................................ 4-111
Voice recognition, Standard mode ................... 4-111
W
Warning Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 2-40
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-24
Lights .......................................................... 2-11
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .......................................... 5-4, 6-2, 8-34
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-10
Warning labels Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-52
Warning light
Air bag warning light ......................... 1-52, 2-16 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ............................................... 2-11
Brake warning light ...................................... 2-11
Lane departure warning light ....................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-14
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Warranty
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-20
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-32
Washing ............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ............................................................... 7-2
Welcome light ................................................... 2-58
Wheel/tire size ................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-34 Care of wheels ............................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-18
Window(s)
Cleaning ........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ............................................ 2-53
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................ 2-32
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-32
Wiper blades ............................................... 8-24
X
Xenon headlights .............................................. 2-34