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Hybrid System-12Hybrid System Overview
JVO0021X
CAUTION
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Hybrid System-12Hybrid System Overview
JVO0021X
CAUTION
Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion")
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Hybrid System-12Hybrid System Overview
JVO0021X
CAUTION
Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion battery may overheat and be
damaged.
JVO0006X
CAUTION
Do not load large amounts of water in open
containers (aquariums or buckets) into the
vehicle. If the water spills onto the Li-ion
battery, it may cause a short circuit and
damage the battery.
JVO0020X
CAUTION
Do not allow any liquid to get on or in the air
vent. It may cause a short circuit and
damage the Li-ion battery.
Noise and vibration
After the hybrid system is activated, the
following noises and vibrations that are
unique to the hybrid system may occur.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
.Electric motor noise from the engine
compartment
Hybrid System-12Hybrid System Overview
JVO0021X
CAUTION
Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion battery may overheat and be
damaged.
JVO0006X
CAUTION
Do not load large amounts of water in open
containers (aquariums or buckets) into the
vehicle. If the water spills onto the Li-ion
battery, it may cause a short circuit and
damage the battery.
JVO0020X
CAUTION
Do not allow any liquid to get on or in the air
vent. It may cause a short circuit and
damage the Li-ion battery.
Noise and vibration
After the hybrid system is activated, the
following noises and vibrations that are
unique to the hybrid system may occur.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
. Electric motor noise from the engine
compartment
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0-4Illustrated table of contents
SSI0687
1. Trunk—Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
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0-4Illustrated table of contents
SSI0687
1. Trunk—Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
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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)
— 12-volt battery (P.8-18) 2. High-mounted stop light (bulb repla-
cement) (P.8-28)
3. Rear combination light (bulb replace- ment) (P.8-28)
4. Satellite antenna (P.4-48)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-36) 6. Rear view camera (P.4-26)
7. Fuel-filler door
—Operation (P.3-21)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
8. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)
EXTERIOR REAR
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)
— 12-volt battery (P.8-18) 2. High-mounted stop light (bulb repla-
cement) (P.8-28)
3. Rear combination light (bulb replace- ment) (P.8-28)
4. Satellite antenna (P.4-48)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-36) 6. Rear view camera (P.4-26)
7. Fuel-filler door
—Operation (P.3-21)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
8. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)
EXTERIOR REAR
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Warninglight Name
Page
12-volt batteryCharge warning
light 2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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Warninglight Name
Page
12-volt batteryCharge warning
light 2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-10
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Warninglight Name
Page
12-volt batteryCharge warning
light 2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-10
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*2-10
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-11
Brake warning light (red) 2-11
Direct Response HybridTMSys-
tem warning light 2-12
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)*
2-12
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-12
High temperature warning light 2-12
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light2-13
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-13
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*
2-13
Low tire pressure warning light 2-14 Warning
light Name
Page
Master warning light 2-15
Preview Function warning light
(orange)*2-15
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-16
Indicator light Name Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light* 2-16
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light2-17
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-17
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
indicator light
(green)*2-17
ECO drive indicator light 2-17
EV indicator light
2-17
Front fog light indicator light 2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light2-17Indicator
light Name
Page
High beam indicator light 2-17
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light* 2-17
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*2-18
Low beam indicator light 2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-18
READY to drive indicator light 2-19
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19
*: if so equipped
Illustrated table of contents0-11
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light Name
Page
12-volt batteryCharge warning
light 2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-10
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*2-10
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-11
Brake warning light (red) 2-11
Direct Response HybridTMSys-
tem warning light 2-12
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)*
2-12
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-12
High temperature warning light 2-12
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light2-13
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-13
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*
2-13
Low tire pressure warning light 2-14 Warning
light Name
Page
Master warning light 2-15
Preview Function warning light
(orange)*2-15
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-16
Indicator light Name Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light* 2-16
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light2-17
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-17
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
indicator light
(green)*2-17
ECO drive indicator light 2-17
EV indicator light
2-17
Front fog light indicator light 2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light2-17Indicator
light Name
Page
High beam indicator light 2-17
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light* 2-17
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*2-18
Low beam indicator light 2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-18
READY to drive indicator light 2-19
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19
*: if so equipped
Illustrated table of contents0-11
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
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FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protectio")
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FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 sec-
onds, then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch
for a long period of time when the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
TMSys-
tem is not running. This will discharge
the 12-volt battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner ”in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments ”sec-
tion for the seat position memory function.
SSS0834
Forward and backward:
Moving the switch
*1forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to
the desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch
*2backward until
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
*2forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage ”later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow
occupants to rest when the vehicle is
parked.
Safety
—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3
FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
. The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 sec-
onds, then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch
for a long period of time when the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
TMSys-
tem is not running. This will discharge
the 12-volt battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner ”in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments ”sec-
tion for the seat position memory function.
SSS0834
Forward and backward:
Moving the switch
*1forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to
the desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch
*2backward until
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
*2forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage ”later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow
occupants to rest when the vehicle is
parked.
Safety
—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3
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Coat hooks .................................................... 2-54
Trunk hooks .................................")
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Coat hooks .................................................... 2-54
Trunk hooks .................................................. 2-54
Windows ........................................................... 2-55 Power windows ............................................. 2-55
Moonroof........................................................... 2-57 Automatic moonroof ...................................... 2-58
Rear sunshade (if so equipped) ......................... 2-59
Welcome light.................................................... 2-60
Battery saver system ..................................... 2-61
Interior lights..................................................... 2-61 Map lights..................................................... 2-61
Personal lights .............................................. 2-62
Interior light control switch............................ 2-62 Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-63
Trunk light ........................................................ 2-63
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-64
Programming HomeLink®............................. 2-64
Programming HomeLink®for
Canadian customers .................................... 2-66
Operating the HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ................................... 2-66
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................... 2-66
Clearing the programmed information .......... 2-67
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink
®button ....................................... 2-67
If your vehicle is stolen ............................... 2-67
Coat hooks .................................................... 2-54
Trunk hooks .................................................. 2-54
Windows ........................................................... 2-55 Power windows ............................................. 2-55
Moonroof........................................................... 2-57 Automatic moonroof ...................................... 2-58
Rear sunshade (if so equipped) ......................... 2-59
Welcome light.................................................... 2-60
Battery saver system ..................................... 2-61
Interior lights..................................................... 2-61 Map lights..................................................... 2-61
Personal lights .............................................. 2-62
Interior light control switch............................ 2-62 Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-63
Trunk light ........................................................ 2-63
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-64
Programming HomeLink®............................. 2-64
Programming HomeLink®for
Canadian customers .................................... 2-66
Operating the HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ................................... 2-66
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................... 2-66
Clearing the programmed information .......... 2-67
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink
®button ....................................... 2-67
If your vehicle is stolen ............................... 2-67
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2-8Instruments and controls
JVI0197X
ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
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2-8Instruments and controls
JVI0197X
ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the condition of the
electric motor.")
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2-8Instruments and controls
JVI0197X
ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the condition of the
electric motor.
When the needle is between the center and
the PWR
*1side, this indicates that the
electric motor is in driving and the Lithium-
ion (Li-ion) battery is discharging.
When the needle is between the center and
CHG
*2side, this indicates that the
electric motor is generating power to
recharge the Li-ion battery.
SIC4322
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, acceleration, or going up
or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to “0 ” (Empty)
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0”(Empty).
The low fuel warning
appears on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel level is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the
gauge reaches
“0 ”. There will be a small
reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches “0 ”.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) ”later in
this section.
2-8Instruments and controls
JVI0197X
ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the condition of the
electric motor.
When the needle is between the center and
the PWR
*1side, this indicates that the
electric motor is in driving and the Lithium-
ion (Li-ion) battery is discharging.
When the needle is between the center and
CHG
*2side, this indicates that the
electric motor is generating power to
recharge the Li-ion battery.
SIC4322
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, acceleration, or going up
or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to “0 ” (Empty)
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0”(Empty).
The low fuel warning
appears on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel level is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the
gauge reaches
“0 ”. There will be a small
reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches “0 ”.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) ”later in
this section.
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12-volt battery charge warning lightMaster warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
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12-volt battery charge warning lightMaster warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Low beam indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
Brake system warning light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning light (red)
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) OFF indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Direct Response HybridTMSystem warn-
ing lightAutomatic transmission (AT) position
indicator light *: if so equipped
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Engine oil pressure warning lightECO drive indicator light
High temperature warning lightEV indicator light
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering)
warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Lane departure warning light (orange)*High beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Instruments and controls2-9
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
12-volt battery charge warning lightMaster warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Low beam indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
Brake system warning light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning light (red)
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) OFF indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Direct Response HybridTMSystem warn-
ing lightAutomatic transmission (AT) position
indicator light *: if so equipped
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Engine oil pressure warning lightECO drive indicator light
High temperature warning lightEV indicator light
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering)
warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Lane departure warning light (orange)*High beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Instruments and controls2-9
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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2-10Instruments and controls
CHECKING BULBS
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2-10Instruments and controls
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition s")
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2-10Instruments and controls
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
TMSystem. 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 liquid crystal
display between the speedometer and
tachometer. (See “Dot matrix liquid crystal
display ”later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
12-volt battery charge warning
light
If the light comes on when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, it may indicate
the charging system is not functioning
properly. See an INFINITI retailer immedi-
ately.
CAUTION
The charging system may not be functioning
properly if the 12-volt battery charge warn-
ing light comes on while the hybrid system
is running. The hybrid system will stop
operating when the 12-volt battery becomes
discharged. Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place and contact your INFINITI
retailer.
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 hybrid system 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.)
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.
2-10Instruments and controls
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
TMSystem. 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 liquid crystal
display between the speedometer and
tachometer. (See “Dot matrix liquid crystal
display ”later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
12-volt battery charge warning
light
If the light comes on when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, it may indicate
the charging system is not functioning
properly. See an INFINITI retailer immedi-
ately.
CAUTION
The charging system may not be functioning
properly if the 12-volt battery charge warn-
ing light comes on while the hybrid system
is running. The hybrid system will stop
operating when the 12-volt battery becomes
discharged. Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place and contact your INFINITI
retailer.
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 hybrid system 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.)
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.
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OPERATIONAL INDICATORS
1. Hybrid system start operation
indicator
This indicator appears when the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the hybrid
system will start by pushing the ignition
switch with the brake pedal depressed. You
can start the hybrid system directly from
any ignition switch position.
2. Steering lock release malfunc-
tion indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the steering
wheel cannot be released from the LOCK
position.
If this indicator appears, push the push-
button ignition switch while lightly turning
the steering wheel right and left.
3. NO KEY warning
This warning appears in either of the
following conditions.
No key inside the vehicle:
The warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that theIntelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
The warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recog-
nized by the system. You cannot start the
hybrid system with an unregistered key.
Use the registered Intelligent Key.
See
“Intelligent Key system” in the“3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments ”section
for more details.
4. SHIFT “P ” warning
This will be displayed in the following
conditions.
. When the selector lever is in any
position except P (Park) and the push
button ignition switch has been placed
in the OFF position from the ON
position.
. When the selector lever is operated
while the READY to drive indicator light
is flashing.
. The driver ’s door is opened with the
shift selector in “N ”, “D ” or “R ”.
. Whenthevehiclecannotbedriven
because the hybrid system temperature
has become too high. .
The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery drops
because the selector lever is in the “N ”
position.
. When the engine stops due to sudden
deceleration on a cold winter day.
. If a malfunction occurs in a situation
other than those described above and
the engine cannot start automatically.
When this warning appears, place the
selector lever in the P (Park) position.
When the Shift “P ” warning appears, a
buzzer will sound.
This will turn off in the following condi-
tions.
. When the selector lever has been
placed in the P (Park) position.
. When the push button ignition switch
has been pushed to ON.
5. “PUSH ”warning
This warning appears when the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position with
the ignition switch in the ACC position after
the SHIFT “P ” warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF
position, perform the following procedure:
. SHIFT “P”warning ?(Move the selec-
tor lever to “P ”) ? PUSH warning ?
2-22Instruments and controls
OPERATIONAL INDICATORS
1. Hybrid system start operation
indicator
This indicator appears when the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the hybrid
system will start by pushing the ignition
switch with the brake pedal depressed. You
can start the hybrid system directly from
any ignition switch position.
2. Steering lock release malfunc-
tion indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the steering
wheel cannot be released from the LOCK
position.
If this indicator appears, push the push-
button ignition switch while lightly turning
the steering wheel right and left.
3. NO KEY warning
This warning appears in either of the
following conditions.
No key inside the vehicle:
The warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
The warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recog-
nized by the system. You cannot start the
hybrid system with an unregistered key.
Use the registered Intelligent Key.
See
“Intelligent Key system” in the“3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments ”section
for more details.
4. SHIFT “P ” warning
This will be displayed in the following
conditions.
. When the selector lever is in any
position except P (Park) and the push
button ignition switch has been placed
in the OFF position from the ON
position.
. When the selector lever is operated
while the READY to drive indicator light
is flashing.
. The driver ’s door is opened with the
shift selector in “N ”, “D ” or “R ”.
. Whenthevehiclecannotbedriven
because the hybrid system temperature
has become too high. .
The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery drops
because the selector lever is in the “N ”
position.
. When the engine stops due to sudden
deceleration on a cold winter day.
. If a malfunction occurs in a situation
other than those described above and
the engine cannot start automatically.
When this warning appears, place the
selector lever in the P (Park) position.
When the Shift “P ” warning appears, a
buzzer will sound.
This will turn off in the following condi-
tions.
. When the selector lever has been
placed in the P (Park) position.
. When the push button ignition switch
has been pushed to ON.
5. “PUSH ”warning
This warning appears when the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position with
the ignition switch in the ACC position after
the SHIFT “P ” warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF
position, perform the following procedure:
. SHIFT “P”warning ?(Move the selec-
tor lever to “P ”) ? PUSH warning ?
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6. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. (See “Intelligent
Key battery replacement ”in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself ”section.)
7. Intelligent Key ignition indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power and
when the Intelligent Key System and
vehicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the ignition
switch with the Intelligent Key while
depressing the brake pedal. (See “Intelli-
gent Key battery discharge ”in the “5.
Starting and driving ”section.)
8. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is applied.
9. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (0) position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See
“Window washer fluid ”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”
section.)
11. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
12. Intelligent Key system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunc-
tion in the steering lock system or Intelli-
gent Key system. If this warning appears while the hybrid
system is stopped, the steering lock (if so
equipped) cannot be released or the hybrid
system cannot be started. If this warning
appears while the hybrid system is run-
ning, the vehicle can be driven. However,
contact an INFINITI retailer for repair as
soon as possible.
13. Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See
“Fuel-filler
cap ”in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments ”section.)
14. Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light ”earlier in
this section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ”in the “5. Starting and
driving ”section.)
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(Push the ignition switch ?ignition
switch position is turned to ON) ?
PUSH warning ?(Push the ignition
switch ?ignition switch position is
turned to OFF)
6. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. (See “Intelligent
Key battery replacement ”in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself ”section.)
7. Intelligent Key ignition indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power and
when the Intelligent Key System and
vehicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the ignition
switch with the Intelligent Key while
depressing the brake pedal. (See “Intelli-
gent Key battery discharge ”in the “5.
Starting and driving ”section.)
8. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is applied.
9. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (0) position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See
“Window washer fluid ”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”
section.)
11. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
12. Intelligent Key system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunc-
tion in the steering lock system or Intelli-
gent Key system. If this warning appears while the hybrid
system is stopped, the steering lock (if so
equipped) cannot be released or the hybrid
system cannot be started. If this warning
appears while the hybrid system is run-
ning, the vehicle can be driven. However,
contact an INFINITI retailer for repair as
soon as possible.
13. Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See
“Fuel-filler
cap ”in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments ”section.)
14. Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light ”earlier in
this section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ”in the “5. Starting and
driving ”section.)
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