brake light INFINITI M 2013 Owner's Manual

0-8Illustrated table of contents
JVC0291X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-34)
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-40)
5. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-34) 6. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys-
tem* (if so equipped)
7. Clock (P.2-46)
8. Center multi-function control panel —Navigation system* (if so
equipped) —
Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10)
— Audio system (P.4-49)
9. Automatic climate control system (P.4-34)/Forest Air
®system* (P.4-34)
10. Center ventilator (P.4-34)
11. Audio system (P.4-49)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39)
13. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
14. Fuse box cover (P.8-26)
15. Parking brake —Parking (P.5-19)
16. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
17. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-46)
18. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-43) or Seat heater
switch (if so equipped) (P.2-42)
19. Drive mode select switch (P.5-20)
20. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-47)
21. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-50)
22. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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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
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*2-12
Brake warning light
2-11
Charge warning light2-12
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 light2-16
Indicator light Name
Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light* 2-16
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-17
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light
(green)*2-17
ECO drive indicator light
2-17
Exterior light indicator2-17
Front fog light indicator light
2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light2-17
High beam indicator light
2-17
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light*2-17Indicator
light Name Page
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*
2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-18
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
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 .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
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 ................. 2-32 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 ........................................... 2-40
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-40
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ............. 2-41
Horn ................................................................. 2-41
Heated seats..................................................... 2-42
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)..................................................... 2-45
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-45
Clock................................................................. 2-46 Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-46
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-47
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................................................. 2-51
Card holder.................................................. 2-51>

JVC0291X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-34)
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-40)
5. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-34) 6. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys-
tem* (if so equipped)
7. Clock (P.2-46)
8. Center multi-function control panel —Navigation system* (if so
equipped) —
Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10)
— Audio system (P.4-49)
9. Automatic climate control system (P.4-34)/Forest Air
®system (P.4-34)
10. Center ventilator (P.4-34)
11. Audio system (P.4-49)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39)
13. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
14. Fuse box cover (P.8-26)
15. Parking brake —Parking (P.5-19)
16. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
17. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-46)
18. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-43) or Seat heater
switch (if so equipped) (P.2-42)
19. Drive mode select switch (P.5-20)
20. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-47)
21. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-50)
22. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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)*Exterior light indicator
Low tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Automatic transmission check warning lightMaster warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*High beam indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) system warning light (orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Security 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 sec-
ond):
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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1. Check the brake fluid level. If brakefluid is necessary, add fluid and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer. (See “Brake fluid” in the“8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light illumi-
nate, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the brake sys-
tem checked, and if necessary repaired, by
an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
. Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you judge
it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked at an INFINITI
retailer.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) sys-
tem warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator light will first
illuminate in orange and turn green before
turning off. This indicates that the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) systems are operational.
If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the BSW and BSI
systems are not functioning properly.
Although the vehicle is still driveable, have the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See
“Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/
Blind Spot Intervention
TM(BSI) system” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or
if the light remains on, see an INFINITI
retailer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt
is loose, broken or missing.
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system.
If the warning light illuminates, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and turn

and Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Contact your INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible for tire replacement
and/or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS
may not operate correctly. .
Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if any of the following are displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
. Intelligent Key system warning
See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” later
in this section.
Preview Function warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Brake Assist (with Preview Function)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, then resume driving. If the indicator stays on, it may indicate
that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the
system does not activate the warning light
for the front passenger.
See “1. Seat belts” in the“1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section for precautions on
seat belt usage.
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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.
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights are
on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.
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
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