trunk INFINITI M 2013 Owner's Guide

WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
not be left alone either. They could
accidentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
. 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 rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
. Keep the trunk lid closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn
into the passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the trunk lid open,
follow these precautions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the
air recirculation to off
and the fan control to high to
circulate the air. .
If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the trunk lid or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.
. The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic when-
ever:
—The vehicle is raised for service.
—You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
—You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
—You have had an accident involvingdamage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
Starting and driving5-3
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING

5-10Starting and driving
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OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
The Intelligent Key can only be used for
starting the engine when the Intelligent
Key is within the specified operating range.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are
present near the operating location, the
Intelligent Key system’s operating range
becomes narrower and may not function
properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even
someone who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
.
The trunk area is not included in the
operating range but the Intelligent Key
may function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, rear parcel shelf,
inside the glove box or door pocket,
the Intelligent Key may not function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed near the
door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function.
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION
When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch position will change as follows:
. Push center once to change to ACC.
. Push center two times to change to ON.
. Push center three times to change to
OFF. (No position illuminates.)
. Push center four times to return to ACC.
. Open or close any door to return to
LOCK during the OFF position.

5-52Starting and driving
traveling ahead. The sensor generally
detects the signals returned from the
reflectors on a vehicle ahead. Therefore, if
the sensor cannot detect the reflector on
the vehicle ahead, the ICC system may not
maintain the selected distance.
The following are some conditions in which
the sensor cannot detect the signals:
.When the reflector of the vehicle ahead
is positioned high on the vehicle
(trailer, etc.)
. When the reflector on the vehicle ahead
is missing, damaged or covered
. When the reflector of the vehicle ahead
is covered with dirt, snow and road
spray
. When the snow or road spray from
traveling vehicles reduces the sensor’s
visibility
. When dense exhaust or other smoke
(black smoke) from vehicles reduces
the sensor’s visibility
. When excessively heavy baggage is
loaded in the rear seat or the trunk of
your vehicle
The ICC system is designed to automati-
cally check the sensor’s operation within
the limitations of the system. When the sensor is covered with dirt or obstructs, the
system will automatically be canceled. If
the sensor is covered with ice, a transpar-
ent or translucent vinyl bag, etc., the ICC
system may not detect them. In these
instances, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode may not cancel and may not
be able to maintain the selected following
distance from the vehicle ahead. Be sure to
check and clean the sensor regularly.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is designed to maintain a selected
distance and reduce the speed to match
the slower vehicle ahead; the system will
decelerate the vehicle as necessary and if
the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill. How-
ever, the ICC system can only apply up to
25% of the vehicles total braking power.
This system should only be used when
traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to
remain fairly constant or when vehicle
speeds change gradually. If a vehicle
moves into the traveling lane ahead or if
a vehicle traveling ahead rapidly decele-
rates, the distance between vehicles may
become closer because the ICC system
cannot decelerate the vehicle quickly en-
ough. If this occurs, the ICC system will
sound a warning chime and blink the
system display to notify the driver to take
necessary action.
The system will cancel and a warning
chime will sound if the speed is below
approximately 15 MPH (24 km/h) and a
vehicle is not detected ahead. The system
will also disengage when the vehicle goes
above the maximum set speed.
See
“Approach warning” later in this
section.
The following items are controlled in the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:
. When there are no vehicles traveling
ahead, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode maintains the speed set
by the driver. The set speed range is
between approximately 20 and 90 MPH
(32 and 144 km/h).
. When there is a vehicle traveling ahead,
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode adjusts the speed to maintain the
distance, selected by driver, from the
vehicle ahead. The adjusting speed
range is up to the set speed. If the
vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill with-
in the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges a

6-4In case of emergency
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Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocks*1at both the front
and back of the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire to prevent the vehicle from
moving when it is jacked up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury.
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Getting the spare tire and tools
Raise the trunk floor cover*1using the
tab
*A.
Remove jacking tools located inside the
trunk as illustrated.
Remove the cap
*2holding the spare tire.

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence as
illustrated. Lower the vehicle comple-
tely.
WARNING
. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tigh-
tened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to
become loose or come off. This could
cause an accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
.As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-
tened to specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each
lubrication interval.
.Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
pressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label affixed to the driver side center
pillar.
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5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle.
6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured
after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
In case of emergency6-7

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1. Front turn signal light
2. Parking light
3. Headlight (high- and low-beam)
4. Map light
5. Rear personal light
6. Fog light
7. Side marker light
8. Step light
9. Courtesy light
10. High-mounted stop light
11. Trunk light
12. License plate light
13. Back-up light
14. Rear combination light (rear turnsignal/tail/stop/side marker light)
HEADLIGHTS
Replacing
Xenon headlight bulb:
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they pro-
duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disas-
semble. Always have your xenon headlights
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-31
LIGHTS

8-32Maintenance and do-it-yourself
replaced at an INFINITI retailer. For addi-
tional information, see“Headlight and turn
signal switch” in the“2. Instruments and
controls” section.
Use the same number and wattage shown
in the following chart as originally in-
stalled.
If replacement is required, see an INFINITI
retailer.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of
the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
contact an INFINITI retailer.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight*
High/Low beams (xenon) 35D2S
Front turn signal light* 21WY21W
Front fog light* 35H8
Parking light* 5W5W
Side marker light* 5W5W
Rear combination light*
back-up 16W16W
turn signal 21WY21W
stop/tail/side marker LED—
License plate light* 5W5W
Map light 8—
Rear personal light 8—
Vanity mirror light 2—
Step light* 5—
Trunk light* 3.4—
Courtesy light* LED—
High-mounted stop light* LED—
*: See an INFINITI retailer for replacement.
NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at an INFINITI retailer for the latest
information about parts.

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

Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-11
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
Lights
Exterior and interior light replacement ......... 8-32
Linking intelligent key ....................................... 4-48
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 9-15
Lock Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks ..................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ............................... 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..................................... 2-23
Low outside temperature warning ..................... 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)) ................................... 5-4, 6-2, 8-34
M
Maintenance Battery ......................................................... 8-19
General maintenance ..................................... 8-3
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ........ 2-25
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance information (display) ............... 4-14
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-3 Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-18
Under the hood and vehicle ........................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-18
Map lights ........................................................ 2-59
Master warning light ......................................... 2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory function ............................................... 3-31
Memory storage Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-30
Meter
Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
Meters and gauges ...................................... 0-9, 2-6 Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-39
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................ 3-26
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-26
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-28
Monitor RearView monitor ......................................... 4-27
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-55
N
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-90
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2 Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-13
Engine oil .................................................... 8-13
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-25
Operation Indicators for operation ............................... 2-22
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-26
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-23
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-16
Parking
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-19
Parking on hills ........................................... 5-92
Parking brake break-in ...................................... 5-96
Personal lights .................................................. 2-59
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-86
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ............. 4-97
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-86
Power Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-47
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-16
Power steering system ................................. 5-95
Power windows ............................................ 2-53
10-5

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