ABS INFINITI M-HEV 2012 Owners Manual

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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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seating position.
SSS0996
Install
1. Align the head restraint stalks with theholes in the seat. Make sure that the
head restraint is facing the correct
direction. The stalk with the adjustment
notches
*1must be installed in the
hole with the lock knob
*2.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating
position.
SSS0508
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
The Active Head Restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback re-
ceives from the occupant in a rear-end
collision. The movement of the head
restraint helps support the occupant ’s
head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that
may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for
collisions at low to medium speeds in
which it is said that whiplash-type injury
occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-7
seating position.
SSS0996
Install
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the
holes in the seat. Make sure that the
head restraint is facing the correct
direction. The stalk with the adjustment
notches
*1must be installed in the
hole with the lock knob
*2.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating
position.
SSS0508
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
The Active Head Restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback re-
ceives from the occupant in a rear-end
collision. The movement of the head
restraint helps support the occupant ’s
head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that
may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for
collisions at low to medium speeds in
which it is said that whiplash-type injury
occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in
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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
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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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Brake system warning light
(yellow)
This light will illuminate after the hybrid
system is started and then turns off after a
few seconds.
WARNING
If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor-
mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.
If the brake system warning light (yellow)
illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, it may indicate a malfunc-
tion in the brake system or one of the
following other functions.
. Regenerative brake system
. Hill start assist system
. Rise-up and build-up function See an INFINITI retailer for an inspection as
soon as possible.
A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.
orBrake warning light
(red)
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:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is low, add fluid and have the
system checked by your INFINITI retai-
ler. (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. Brake system malfunction warning:
If the brake warning light (red) and the
following warning light illuminate at the
same time when the parking brake is
released and the brake fluid level is
sufficient, there may be a malfunction in
the brake system.
.
Brake system warning light (yellow)
WARNING
If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor-
mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.
A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.
.Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
— Avoid driving at high speed and
sudden braking, and see an INFINITI
Instruments and controls2-11
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
This light will illuminate after the hybrid
system is started and then turns off after a
few seconds.
WARNING
If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor-
mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.
If the brake system warning light (yellow)
illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, it may indicate a malfunc-
tion in the brake system or one of the
following other functions.
. Regenerative brake system
. Hill start assist system
. Rise-up and build-up function See an INFINITI retailer for an inspection as
soon as possible.
A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.
orBrake warning light
(red)
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:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is low, add fluid and have the
system checked by your INFINITI retai-
ler. (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. Brake system malfunction warning:
If the brake warning light (red) and the
following warning light illuminate at the
same time when the parking brake is
released and the brake fluid level is
sufficient, there may be a malfunction in
the brake system.
.
Brake system warning light (yellow)
WARNING
If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor-
mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.
A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.
.Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
— Avoid driving at high speed and
sudden braking, and see an INFINITI
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4-46Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
The present condition of air inside and
outside the vehicle is indicated by
color.
Blue: The air is clean.
Orange: The air is not clean.
3. Outside air circulation/Air recirculation arrow
The air flow of the outside air circula-
tion and air recirculation functions is
indicated with an arrow.
Blue arrow: The air is clean.
Orange arrow: The air is not clean.
4. Auto humidity control status The condition of fog on the window is
displayed. When the window starts to
fog, the color turns white.
5. Outside air circulation/Air recirculation display
When the outside air circulation or air
recirculation mode is automatically
selected, either “
”or “”is
displayed. When the outside air circula-
tion or air recirculation mode is manu-
ally selected, either “
”or “”,
and “Manual ”are displayed.
SAA3015
Ion control
This unit generates highly concentrated
Plasmacluster ionTMinto the air blown from
the ventilators and reduces odor absorbed
into the interior trim.
The high-density Plasmacluster ions gen-
erated in the air conditioner ’s air stream
not only suppress airborne bacteria and
reduce the adherence of odors to the
interior trim, but also have a proven skin
moisture preserving effect.
When the air conditioner is turned on, the
system generates Plasmacluster ion
TM
automatically. The amount of Plasmacluster ion
TMin-
creases according to the amount of air
flow. When the air flow is high, “
”is
displayed on the screen and when the air
flow is low, the indication in the screen
changes to “
”.
PlasmaclusterTMand Plasmacluster ionTM
are trademarks of Sharp Corporation.
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
This is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, air will flow nor-
mally from the foot outlets.
4-46Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
The present condition of air inside and
outside the vehicle is indicated by
color.
Blue: The air is clean.
Orange: The air is not clean.
3. Outside air circulation/Air recirculation arrow
The air flow of the outside air circula-
tion and air recirculation functions is
indicated with an arrow.
Blue arrow: The air is clean.
Orange arrow: The air is not clean.
4. Auto humidity control status The condition of fog on the window is
displayed. When the window starts to
fog, the color turns white.
5. Outside air circulation/Air recirculation display
When the outside air circulation or air
recirculation mode is automatically
selected, either “
”or “”is
displayed. When the outside air circula-
tion or air recirculation mode is manu-
ally selected, either “
”or “”,
and “Manual ”are displayed.
SAA3015
Ion control
This unit generates highly concentrated
Plasmacluster ionTMinto the air blown from
the ventilators and reduces odor absorbed
into the interior trim.
The high-density Plasmacluster ions gen-
erated in the air conditioner ’s air stream
not only suppress airborne bacteria and
reduce the adherence of odors to the
interior trim, but also have a proven skin
moisture preserving effect.
When the air conditioner is turned on, the
system generates Plasmacluster ion
TM
automatically. The amount of Plasmacluster ion
TMin-
creases according to the amount of air
flow. When the air flow is high, “
”is
displayed on the screen and when the air
flow is low, the indication in the screen
changes to “
”.
PlasmaclusterTMand Plasmacluster ionTM
are trademarks of Sharp Corporation.
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
This is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, air will flow nor-
mally from the foot outlets.

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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................................. 5-49
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-64
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................. 5-67
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-68
Precautions on Distance Control
Assist system ................................................ 5-68
Distance Control Assist operation .................. 5-70
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-80 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-81
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-84 Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-85
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-88
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-88
Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-89
Power steering................................................... 5-90
Brake system..................................................... 5-90 Braking precautions ...................................... 5-90
Parking brake break-in .................................. 5-91 Brake assist ...................................................... 5-91
Brake assist................................................. 5-91
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-91
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................... 5-94
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-95 Active trace control (if so equipped)............. 5-96
Rise-up and build-up ................................... 5-96
Brake force distribution ............................... 5-96
Hill Start Assist system ..................................... 5-97
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-98
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................... 5-98
Antifreeze .................................................... 5-98
12-volt battery ............................................. 5-98
Draining of coolant water............................. 5-98
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-98
Special winter equipment ............................ 5-98
Driving on snow or ice ................................. 5-98
Engine block heater (if so equipped)............ 5-99
Active noise control......................................... 5-100
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................................. 5-49
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-64
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................. 5-67
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-68
Precautions on Distance Control
Assist system ................................................ 5-68
Distance Control Assist operation .................. 5-70
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-80 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-81
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-84 Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-85
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-88
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-88
Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-89
Power steering................................................... 5-90
Brake system..................................................... 5-90 Braking precautions ...................................... 5-90
Parking brake break-in .................................. 5-91 Brake assist ...................................................... 5-91
Brake assist................................................. 5-91
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-91
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................... 5-94
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-95 Active trace control (if so equipped)............. 5-96
Rise-up and build-up ................................... 5-96
Brake force distribution ............................... 5-96
Hill Start Assist system ..................................... 5-97
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-98
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................... 5-98
Antifreeze .................................................... 5-98
12-volt battery ............................................. 5-98
Draining of coolant water............................. 5-98
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-98
Special winter equipment ............................ 5-98
Driving on snow or ice ................................. 5-98
Engine block heater (if so equipped)............ 5-99
Active noise control......................................... 5-100

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5-28Starting and driving
SSD1002
3. Highlight the“Lane Departure Preven-
tion ”key, select ON (enabled) or OFF
(disabled)andpushtheENTER
*2
button.
For the BSI and DCA systems, see “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system” later in this
section and “Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system” later in this section.
Automatic deactivation
Condition A:
The warning and assist functions of the
LDP system are not designed to work under
the following conditions: .
When you operate the lane change
signal and change the traveling lanes
in the direction of the signal. (The LDP
system will be deactivated for approxi-
mately 2 seconds after the lane change
signal is turned off.)
. When the vehicle speed lowers to less
than approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
. When the BSI system activates an
audible warning or brake control.
After the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions are
satisfied, the warning and assist functions
will resume.
Condition B:
The assist function of the LDP system is not
designed to work under the following
conditions (warning is still functional):
. When the brake pedal is depressed.
. When the steering wheel is turned as
far as necessary for the vehicle to
change lanes.
. When the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed while the brake control assist
is provided.
. When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
approach warning occurs. .
When the hazard warning flashers are
operated.
. When driving on a curve at high speed.
After the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions are
satisfied, the LDP brake control assist
function will resume.
Condition C:
Under the following conditions, a beep will
sound and the LDP system will be canceled
automatically. The LDP ON indicator light
will blink in green, and the LDP system
cannot be activated:
. When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
. When the VDC system is turned off.
. When the drive mode select switch is
turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
turn off the LDP system. Push the dynamic
driver assistance switch again to turn the
LDP system back on.
Temporary disabled status at high tem-
perature:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
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SSD1002
3. Highlight the “Lane Departure Preven-
tion ”key, select ON (enabled) or OFF
(disabled)andpushtheENTER
*2
button.
For the BSI and DCA systems, see “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system” later in this
section and “Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system” later in this section.
Automatic deactivation
Condition A:
The warning and assist functions of the
LDP system are not designed to work under
the following conditions: .
When you operate the lane change
signal and change the traveling lanes
in the direction of the signal. (The LDP
system will be deactivated for approxi-
mately 2 seconds after the lane change
signal is turned off.)
. When the vehicle speed lowers to less
than approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
. When the BSI system activates an
audible warning or brake control.
After the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions are
satisfied, the warning and assist functions
will resume.
Condition B:
The assist function of the LDP system is not
designed to work under the following
conditions (warning is still functional):
. When the brake pedal is depressed.
. When the steering wheel is turned as
far as necessary for the vehicle to
change lanes.
. When the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed while the brake control assist
is provided.
. When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
approach warning occurs. .
When the hazard warning flashers are
operated.
. When driving on a curve at high speed.
After the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions are
satisfied, the LDP brake control assist
function will resume.
Condition C:
Under the following conditions, a beep will
sound and the LDP system will be canceled
automatically. The LDP ON indicator light
will blink in green, and the LDP system
cannot be activated:
. When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
. When the VDC system is turned off.
. When the drive mode select switch is
turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
turn off the LDP system. Push the dynamic
driver assistance switch again to turn the
LDP system back on.
Temporary disabled status at high tem-
perature:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over

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—When steering quickly
— When the ICC, DCA, FCW or IBA
warnings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
BSW/BSI temporarily not available
. Under the following conditions, the BSI
system will be turned off automatically,
a beep will sound and the BSI ON
indicator light (green) will blink. The
BSW system is still available, but the
BSI system will not be available until
the conditions no longer exist.
— When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
— When the VDC system is turned off.
— When the drive mode select switch
is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again
when the above conditions no longer exist.
. Under the following conditions, the
BSW and BSI systems will be turned
off automatically, a beep will sound
and the BSW/BSI system warning light (orange) will blink. The BSW and BSI
systems are not available until the
conditions no longer exist.
—
When the camera detects that the
interior temperature is high (over
approximately 104 8F (40 8C)).
— When radar blockage is detected.
The radar sensors may be blocked by
temporary ambient conditions such as
splashing water, mist or fog. The blocked
condition may also be caused by objects
such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the BSW system will resume automatically.
For the BSI system, turn it off and turn it on
again. If the BSW/BSI warning light (or-
ange) continues to blink even after the BSI
system is turned on again, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and turn the hybrid
system off. Check for and remove objects
obscuring the radar sensors on the rear
bumper, and restart the hybrid system.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
blink, have the BSW/BSI systems checked
by an INFINITI retailer.
BSW/BSI MALFUNCTION
When the BSW/BSI systems malfunction,
they will be turned off automatically, a
beep will sound and the BSW/BSI system
warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
hybrid system off and restart the hybrid
system.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
illuminate, have the BSW/BSI systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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— When steering quickly
— When the ICC, DCA, FCW or IBA
warnings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
BSW/BSI temporarily not available
. Under the following conditions, the BSI
system will be turned off automatically,
a beep will sound and the BSI ON
indicator light (green) will blink. The
BSW system is still available, but the
BSI system will not be available until
the conditions no longer exist.
— When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
— When the VDC system is turned off.
— When the drive mode select switch
is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again
when the above conditions no longer exist.
. Under the following conditions, the
BSW and BSI systems will be turned
off automatically, a beep will sound
and the BSW/BSI system warning light (orange) will blink. The BSW and BSI
systems are not available until the
conditions no longer exist.
—
When the camera detects that the
interior temperature is high (over
approximately 104 8F (40 8C)).
— When radar blockage is detected.
The radar sensors may be blocked by
temporary ambient conditions such as
splashing water, mist or fog. The blocked
condition may also be caused by objects
such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the BSW system will resume automatically.
For the BSI system, turn it off and turn it on
again. If the BSW/BSI warning light (or-
ange) continues to blink even after the BSI
system is turned on again, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and turn the hybrid
system off. Check for and remove objects
obscuring the radar sensors on the rear
bumper, and restart the hybrid system.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
blink, have the BSW/BSI systems checked
by an INFINITI retailer.
BSW/BSI MALFUNCTION
When the BSW/BSI systems malfunction,
they will be turned off automatically, a
beep will sound and the BSW/BSI system
warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
hybrid system off and restart the hybrid
system.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
illuminate, have the BSW/BSI systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer.

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.Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
WARNING
. As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
system. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-minded
driving, or overcome poor visibility in
rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decele-
rate the vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the distance
to the vehicle ahead and the surround-
ing circumstances in order to maintain a
safe distance between vehicles.
. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges that
the vehicle has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal.
. The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather conditions. To avoid accidents, never use
the Intelligent Cruise Control system
under the following conditions:
—On roads where the traffic is heavy
or there are sharp curves
—On slippery road surfaces such as
on ice or snow, etc.
—During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,etc.)
When the windshield wiper is oper-
ated at the high speed (HI) position,
the Intelligent Cruise Control sys-
tem is automatically canceled. If the
vehicle is equipped with a rain
sensing auto wiper, the system
may cancel when the wipers are
set to the AUTO position.
—When strong light (for example, at
sunrise or sunset) is directly shin-
ing on the front of the vehicle
—When rain, snow or dirt adhere tothe system sensor
—On steep downhill roads (the vehi-cle may go beyond the set vehicle
speed and frequent braking may
result in overheating the brakes)
—On repeated uphill and downhillroads
—When traffic conditions make it
difficult to keep a proper distance
between vehicles because of fre-
quent acceleration or deceleration
. In some road or traffic conditions, a
vehicle or object can unexpectedly come
into the sensor detection zone and cause
automatic braking. You may need to
control the distance from other vehicles
using the accelerator pedal. Always stay
alert and avoid using the ICC system
when it is not recommended in this
section.
5-48Starting and driving
.Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
WARNING
. As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
system. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-minded
driving, or overcome poor visibility in
rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decele-
rate the vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the distance
to the vehicle ahead and the surround-
ing circumstances in order to maintain a
safe distance between vehicles.
. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges that
the vehicle has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal.
. The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather conditions. To avoid accidents, never use
the Intelligent Cruise Control system
under the following conditions:
—On roads where the traffic is heavy
or there are sharp curves
—On slippery road surfaces such as
on ice or snow, etc.
—During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,etc.)
When the windshield wiper is oper-
ated at the high speed (HI) position,
the Intelligent Cruise Control sys-
tem is automatically canceled. If the
vehicle is equipped with a rain
sensing auto wiper, the system
may cancel when the wipers are
set to the AUTO position.
—When strong light (for example, at
sunrise or sunset) is directly shin-
ing on the front of the vehicle
—When rain, snow or dirt adhere tothe system sensor
—On steep downhill roads (the vehi-cle may go beyond the set vehicle
speed and frequent braking may
result in overheating the brakes)
—On repeated uphill and downhillroads
—When traffic conditions make it
difficult to keep a proper distance
between vehicles because of fre-
quent acceleration or deceleration
. In some road or traffic conditions, a
vehicle or object can unexpectedly come
into the sensor detection zone and cause
automatic braking. You may need to
control the distance from other vehicles
using the accelerator pedal. Always stay
alert and avoid using the ICC system
when it is not recommended in this
section.