ECO mode INFINITI M-HEV 2012 Owners Manual

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Hybrid System Overview
Infiniti Direct Response
HybridTMSystem.............................. Hybrid System-2
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery............... Hybrid System-2
High voltage cautions ...................... Hybrid System-2
Road accident cautions.................... Hybrid System-3
Emergency shut-off system .............. Hybrid System-4
Operation of the hybrid system ....... Hybrid System-4 Starting and slow speed driving ... Hybrid System-4
Medium or high speed driving..... Hybrid System-4
Rapid acceleration ....................... Hybrid System-5
Deceleration and braking............. Hybrid System-5
Stopping ..................................... Hybrid System-5 Energy monitors .............................. Hybrid System-5
Assist charge gauge................... Hybrid System-5
Energy Flow (models with
navigation system)..................... Hybrid System-5
Fuel economy history
(models with
navigation system)..................... Hybrid System-7
Regenerative brake ......................... Hybrid System-8
Efficient use of your vehicle ............ Hybrid System-8
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system ................ Hybrid System-9
Hybrid vehicle precautions ............ Hybrid System-10 High voltage components ........ Hybrid System-10
Hybrid vehicle
characteristics ......................... Hybrid System-11
Hybrid System Overview
Infiniti Direct Response
HybridTMSystem.............................. Hybrid System-2
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery............... Hybrid System-2
High voltage cautions ...................... Hybrid System-2
Road accident cautions.................... Hybrid System-3
Emergency shut-off system .............. Hybrid System-4
Operation of the hybrid system ....... Hybrid System-4 Starting and slow speed driving ... Hybrid System-4
Medium or high speed driving..... Hybrid System-4
Rapid acceleration ....................... Hybrid System-5
Deceleration and braking............. Hybrid System-5
Stopping ..................................... Hybrid System-5 Energy monitors .............................. Hybrid System-5
Assist charge gauge................... Hybrid System-5
Energy Flow (models with
navigation system)..................... Hybrid System-5
Fuel economy history
(models with
navigation system)..................... Hybrid System-7
Regenerative brake ......................... Hybrid System-8
Efficient use of your vehicle ............ Hybrid System-8
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system ................ Hybrid System-9
Hybrid vehicle precautions ............ Hybrid System-10 High voltage components ........ Hybrid System-10
Hybrid vehicle
characteristics ......................... Hybrid System-11

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Hybrid System-4Hybrid System Overview
The emergency shut-off system is activated
and the high-voltage system automatically
turns off in the following conditions:
.Front and side collisions in which the
air bags are deployed.
. Certain rear collisions.
. Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid
TMSystem malfunctions
For the above collisions and the certain
hybrid system malfunctions, the READY to
drive indicator light will turn off. See
“ Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders ”in the “2. Instruments and
controls ”.
The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an
event that could cause injury or an
accident. If the emergency shut-off system
activates, the hybrid system may not
switched to READY to drive position,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Even if the
ignition switch is switched to READY to
drive position, the system may shut-off
suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the
nearest INFINITI retailer or contact an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible. Depress the brake pedal and place the
ignition switch in the ON position when the
transmission is in the P (Park) position or N
(Neutral) position (P is recommended) to
start the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
TM
System.
The READY to drive indicator light
flashes until hybrid system becomes the
ready to drive mode.
When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be
driven, even if the gasoline engine is not
running.
NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops
automatically. It may stop during low
speed driving, deceleration or when the
vehicle is stopped.
The gasoline engine may automatically
run in the following conditions:
. The level of remaining charge in the
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery is low. The
engine runs to charge the Li-ion battery
and to provide power to the drive the
vehicle.
. The temperature of the engine coolant
is low. .
Based on driving conditions.
. The selector lever is shifted to the P
(Park) position, the driver ’s seat belt is
released and the driver ’s side door is
then opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows
based on driving conditions and the Li-ion
battery charge.STARTING AND SLOW SPEED DRIV-
ING
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING
The system automatically controls the
gasoline engine and electric motor in order
to obtain the optimum fuel mileage and
performance, depending on the driving
situation and available Li-ion battery
charge.
When the remaining battery level is low,
the Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that is driven to generate electric
power while the vehicle is driving.
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM
Hybrid System-4Hybrid System Overview
The emergency shut-off system is activated
and the high-voltage system automatically
turns off in the following conditions:
.Front and side collisions in which the
air bags are deployed.
. Certain rear collisions.
. Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid
TMSystem malfunctions
For the above collisions and the certain
hybrid system malfunctions, the READY to
drive indicator light will turn off. See
“ Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders ”in the “2. Instruments and
controls ”.
The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an
event that could cause injury or an
accident. If the emergency shut-off system
activates, the hybrid system may not
switched to READY to drive position,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Even if the
ignition switch is switched to READY to
drive position, the system may shut-off
suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the
nearest INFINITI retailer or contact an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible. Depress the brake pedal and place the
ignition switch in the ON position when the
transmission is in the P (Park) position or N
(Neutral) position (P is recommended) to
start the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
TM
System.
The READY to drive indicator light
flashes until hybrid system becomes the
ready to drive mode.
When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be
driven, even if the gasoline engine is not
running.
NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops
automatically. It may stop during low
speed driving, deceleration or when the
vehicle is stopped.
The gasoline engine may automatically
run in the following conditions:
. The level of remaining charge in the
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery is low. The
engine runs to charge the Li-ion battery
and to provide power to the drive the
vehicle.
. The temperature of the engine coolant
is low. .
Based on driving conditions.
. The selector lever is shifted to the P
(Park) position, the driver ’s seat belt is
released and the driver ’s side door is
then opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows
based on driving conditions and the Li-ion
battery charge.STARTING AND SLOW SPEED DRIV-
ING
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING
The system automatically controls the
gasoline engine and electric motor in order
to obtain the optimum fuel mileage and
performance, depending on the driving
situation and available Li-ion battery
charge.
When the remaining battery level is low,
the Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that is driven to generate electric
power while the vehicle is driving.
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gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion
battery with the regenerative brake and
gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is powered by the
gasoline engine and is charging the Li-
ion battery.
. When there is no Energy Flow in the
vehicle
The Energy Flow an d remaining Li-ion
battery charge can be also shown on the
dot matrix display. See “Trip computer ”in
the “2. Instruments and controls ”section.
FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
with navigation system)
The Fuel Economy History screen appears
in the display with the navigation system
when the screen is in the Fuel Economy
History mode.
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1. Push the INFO button on the control
panel and highlight the “Energy Flow ”
key on the display using the INFINITI
controller. Then push the ENTER button.
2. Highlight the “History ”key, and push
the ENTER button.
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The Fuel Economy History can be displayed
on the navigation system monitor. This
displays the vehicle ’s average fuel con-
sumption and regenerative electric power
at 2 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen in-
dicate general driving conditions. Accuracy
varies with driving habits and road condi-
tions.
1. Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes: The regenerated energy in
the past 12 minutes is indicated with
symbols. One symbol indicates 30
watt-hour. The energy of 30 watt-hour
illuminates a 30 watt bulb for an hour.
Hybrid System OverviewHybrid System-7
gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion
battery with the regenerative brake and
gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is powered by the
gasoline engine and is charging the Li-
ion battery.
. When there is no Energy Flow in the
vehicle
The Energy Flow an d remaining Li-ion
battery charge can be also shown on the
dot matrix display. See “Trip computer ”in
the “2. Instruments and controls ”section.
FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
with navigation system)
The Fuel Economy History screen appears
in the display with the navigation system
when the screen is in the Fuel Economy
History mode.
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1. Push the INFO button on the control
panel and highlight the “Energy Flow ”
key on the display using the INFINITI
controller. Then push the ENTER button.
2. Highlight the “History ”key, and push
the ENTER button.
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The Fuel Economy History can be displayed
on the navigation system monitor. This
displays the vehicle ’s average fuel con-
sumption and regenerative electric power
at 2 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen in-
dicate general driving conditions. Accuracy
varies with driving habits and road condi-
tions.
1. Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes: The regenerated energy in
the past 12 minutes is indicated with
symbols. One symbol indicates 30
watt-hour. The energy of 30 watt-hour
illuminates a 30 watt bulb for an hour.
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Hybrid System-8Hybrid System Overview
2. Fuel consumption in the past 12minutes: Fuel consumption in the past
12 minutes is displayed.
3. Current fuel consumption (Latest col- umn): The current fuel consumption is
calculated and displayed based on
distance and fuel consumption.
NOTE:
Information shown in the yellow column
means current (within 2 minutes) and
information shown in the blue columns
means past (more than 2 minutes). When the vehicle decelerates while the
vehicle is driven with the selector lever in
the D (drive) position or in the manual shift
mode, the Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery can
be charged by the electric motor. The
electric motor converts the energy of the
rotating wheels into electric power under
the following circumstances:
.
When the accelerator pedal is released.
. When the brake pedal is depressed
. When there is no malfunction in the
brake system or the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
TMSystem
The regenerative brake may not work
properly if the vehicle is installed with
tires and road wheels other than the ones
specified in this manual. Drive your vehicle with smooth accelera-
tion and deceleration.
.
While driving, energy is recovered
through the regenerative brake as the
vehicle decelerates. However, for most
efficient use, do not accelerate or
decelerate your vehicle more than
necessary.
. Avoid abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion.
. The power of the Lithium ion (Li-ion)
battery can be checked on the Energy
Flow in the center display (models with
navigation system) or Li-ion battery
status meter in the dot matrix display.
See “Energy Flow (models with naviga-
tion system) ”or “Trip computer ”in the
“ 2. Instruments and controls ”section.
Gradual or non-abrupt acceleration and
deceleration will make more effective
use of the electric using gasoline
engine power.
. When parking, be sure to place the
selector lever in the P (Park) position.
While driving, place the selector lever
in the D (Drive) position.
REGENERATIVE BRAKE EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE
Hybrid System-8Hybrid System Overview
2. Fuel consumption in the past 12
minutes: Fuel consumption in the past
12 minutes is displayed.
3. Current fuel consumption (Latest col- umn): The current fuel consumption is
calculated and displayed based on
distance and fuel consumption.
NOTE:
Information shown in the yellow column
means current (within 2 minutes) and
information shown in the blue columns
means past (more than 2 minutes). When the vehicle decelerates while the
vehicle is driven with the selector lever in
the D (drive) position or in the manual shift
mode, the Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery can
be charged by the electric motor. The
electric motor converts the energy of the
rotating wheels into electric power under
the following circumstances:
.
When the accelerator pedal is released.
. When the brake pedal is depressed
. When there is no malfunction in the
brake system or the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
TMSystem
The regenerative brake may not work
properly if the vehicle is installed with
tires and road wheels other than the ones
specified in this manual. Drive your vehicle with smooth accelera-
tion and deceleration.
.
While driving, energy is recovered
through the regenerative brake as the
vehicle decelerates. However, for most
efficient use, do not accelerate or
decelerate your vehicle more than
necessary.
. Avoid abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion.
. The power of the Lithium ion (Li-ion)
battery can be checked on the Energy
Flow in the center display (models with
navigation system) or Li-ion battery
status meter in the dot matrix display.
See “Energy Flow (models with naviga-
tion system) ”or “Trip computer ”in the
“ 2. Instruments and controls ”section.
Gradual or non-abrupt acceleration and
deceleration will make more effective
use of the electric using gasoline
engine power.
. When parking, be sure to place the
selector lever in the P (Park) position.
While driving, place the selector lever
in the D (Drive) position.
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1-46Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
as outlined in this manual should not
cause the passenger air bag to be auto-
matically turned OFF. For small adults it
may be turned OFF, however, if the
occupant does not sit in the seat properly
(for example, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by
otherwise being out of position), this could
cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF.
Always be sure to be seated and wearing
the seat belt properly for the most effective
protection by the seat belt and supple-
mental air bag.
INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear
seat. INFINITI also recommends that appro-
priate child restraints and booster seats be
properly installed in a rear seat. If this is
not possible, the occupant classification
sensor is designed to operate as described
above to turn the front passenger air bag
OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to
properly secure child restraints and to use
the ALR mode (child restraint mode) may
allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also
result in the passenger air bag inflating in
a crash instead of being OFF. (See “Child
restraints” earlier in this section for proper use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
the passenger air bag is designed not to
inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects
placed on the seat could result in air bag
inflation, because of the object being
detected by the occupant classification
sensor. Other conditions could also result
in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are
on the seat, contrary to the instructions in
this manual. Always be sure that you and
all vehicle occupants are seated and
restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light,
you can monitor when the front passenger
air bag is automatically turned OFF with the
seat occupied. The light will not illuminate
when the front passenger seat is unoccu-
pied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illumi-
nated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it
could be that the person is a small adult,
or is not sitting on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the passenger air bag status light
may or may not be illuminated, depending
on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the passenger
air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate
in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used
properly. Make sure that the child restraint
is installed properly, the seat belt is used
properly and the occupant is positioned
properly. If the passenger air bag status
light is still not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the
child restraint, the seat belts and the
occupant are properly positioned, the
system may be sensing an unoccupied
seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your
INFINITI retailer can check that the system
is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your retailer
that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint
in a rear seat.
The INFINITI advanced air bag system and
passenger air bag status light will take a
few seconds to register a change in the
passenger seat status. However, if the seat
becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.
1-46Safety
—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
as outlined in this manual should not
cause the passenger air bag to be auto-
matically turned OFF. For small adults it
may be turned OFF, however, if the
occupant does not sit in the seat properly
(for example, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by
otherwise being out of position), this could
cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF.
Always be sure to be seated and wearing
the seat belt properly for the most effective
protection by the seat belt and supple-
mental air bag.
INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear
seat. INFINITI also recommends that appro-
priate child restraints and booster seats be
properly installed in a rear seat. If this is
not possible, the occupant classification
sensor is designed to operate as described
above to turn the front passenger air bag
OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to
properly secure child restraints and to use
the ALR mode (child restraint mode) may
allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also
result in the passenger air bag inflating in
a crash instead of being OFF. (See “Child
restraints” earlier in this section for proper use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
the passenger air bag is designed not to
inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects
placed on the seat could result in air bag
inflation, because of the object being
detected by the occupant classification
sensor. Other conditions could also result
in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are
on the seat, contrary to the instructions in
this manual. Always be sure that you and
all vehicle occupants are seated and
restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light,
you can monitor when the front passenger
air bag is automatically turned OFF with the
seat occupied. The light will not illuminate
when the front passenger seat is unoccu-
pied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illumi-
nated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it
could be that the person is a small adult,
or is not sitting on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the passenger air bag status light
may or may not be illuminated, depending
on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the passenger
air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate
in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used
properly. Make sure that the child restraint
is installed properly, the seat belt is used
properly and the occupant is positioned
properly. If the passenger air bag status
light is still not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the
child restraint, the seat belts and the
occupant are properly positioned, the
system may be sensing an unoccupied
seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your
INFINITI retailer can check that the system
is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your retailer
that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint
in a rear seat.
The INFINITI advanced air bag system and
passenger air bag status light will take a
few seconds to register a change in the
passenger seat status. However, if the seat
becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.

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SIC4319
Odometer/twin trip odometer
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer*1and twin trip odometer
*2are displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.
Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3on the
right of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows: TRIP A
?TRIP B ?TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. (See
“ Dot matrix liquid crystal display ”later in
this section and “How to use STATUS
button ”in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems ”
section.)
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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
*1.
The scale length and the red zone vary with
the engine model.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
Instruments and controls2-7
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Odometer/twin trip odometer
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer*1and twin trip odometer
*2are displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.
Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3on the
right of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows: TRIP A
?TRIP B ?TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. (See
“ Dot matrix liquid crystal display ”later in
this section and “How to use STATUS
button ”in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems ”
section.)
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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
*1.
The scale length and the red zone vary with
the engine model.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
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2-16Instruments and controls
belt usage.
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 SRS air bag systems are
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
air bags and/or pretensioner systems need
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-
tensioners 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 air bags and/or
pretensioner systems 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
“Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) 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.
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belt usage.
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 SRS air bag systems are
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
air bags and/or pretensioner systems need
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-
tensioners 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 air bags and/or
pretensioner systems 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
“Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) 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) ”
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Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light
This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system.
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.
EV indicator light
This illuminates to indicate the vehicle is
being driven powered only by the motor.
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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Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light
This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system.
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.
EV indicator light
This illuminates to indicate the vehicle is
being driven powered only by the motor.
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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(DCA) system”in the “5. Starting and
driving ”section.)
21. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
indicator
When a driving mode is selected, the
selected mode indicator is displayed for
approximately 2 seconds.
. STANDARD
. SPORT
. ECO
. SNOW
(See “INFINITI drive mode selector ”in the
“ 5. Starting and driving ”section.)
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MAINTENANCE INDICATORS
1. Engine oil replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for changing the engine oil.
You can set or reset the distance for
changing the engine oil. (See “Trip compu-
ter ”later in this section.)
2. Oil filter replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for replacing the oil filter.
You can set or reset the distance for
replacing the oil filter. (See “Trip compu-
ter ”later in this section.)
3. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for replacing tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
tires. (See “Trip computer ”later in this
section.)
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, including
tire pressure checks. See “Changing wheels
and tires ”in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
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(DCA) system ”in the “5. Starting and
driving ”section.)
21. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
indicator
When a driving mode is selected, the
selected mode indicator is displayed for
approximately 2 seconds.
. STANDARD
. SPORT
. ECO
. SNOW
(See “INFINITI drive mode selector ”in the
“ 5. Starting and driving ”section.)
SIC4325
MAINTENANCE INDICATORS
1. Engine oil replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for changing the engine oil.
You can set or reset the distance for
changing the engine oil. (See “Trip compu-
ter ”later in this section.)
2. Oil filter replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for replacing the oil filter.
You can set or reset the distance for
replacing the oil filter. (See “Trip compu-
ter ”later in this section.)
3. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for replacing tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
tires. (See “Trip computer ”later in this
section.)
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, including
tire pressure checks. See “Changing wheels
and tires ”in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
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SIC4327
TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located
on the right side of the combination meter
panel. To operate the trip computer, push
the side or front of the switches as shown
above.
*Aswitch
*Bswitch
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, modes of the trip computer
can be selected by pushing the
switch
*A.
Each time the
switch*Ais pushed, the
display will change as follows: Energy monitor
?Li-ion battery state of
charge and acceleration guide ?EV mode
odometer and twin trip odometer ?
Current fuel consumption ?Average fuel
consumption and speed ?Elapsed time
and trip odometer ?Distance to empty
(dte) ?Engine coolant temperature
gauge ?Outside air temperature (ICY) ?
Setting ?Warning check
1. Energy monitor
The energy flow related to the hybrid
system is shown by the arrow symbols.
*A: Li-ion battery
*B: Engine
*Ashows the charge level of the Li-ion
battery.
+ : Charge level is high
- : Charge level is low
The energy monitor is also displayed on
the navigation system (if so equipped).
(See “Energy monitors ”in the “Hybrid
System Overview ”section.)
2. Li-ion battery state of charge and
acceleration guide
*ALi-ion battery state of charge:
This displays the remaining charge in the
Li-ion battery.
If the remaining charge in the Li-ion battery
is low, start the hybrid system.
This works in conjunction with the remain-
ing battery display on the navigation
system screen (if so equipped).
*BAcceleration guide:
This display provides the driver a visual
display of how efficiently the vehicle is
being driven based on accelerator pedal
position. When the drive mode is set to
ECO using the drive mode selector, the
acceleration guide operates with the ECO
drive indicator (See “ECO drive indicator
light ”earlier in this section) and ECO pedal
(if so equipped) to help you improve fuel
economy. (See “INFINITI drive mode selec-
tor ”and “ECO pedal system ”in the “5.
Starting and driving ”section.)
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SIC4327
TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located
on the right side of the combination meter
panel. To operate the trip computer, push
the side or front of the switches as shown
above.
*Aswitch
*Bswitch
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, modes of the trip computer
can be selected by pushing the
switch
*A.
Each time the
switch*Ais pushed, the
display will change as follows: Energy monitor
?Li-ion battery state of
charge and acceleration guide ?EV mode
odometer and twin trip odometer ?
Current fuel consumption ?Average fuel
consumption and speed ?Elapsed time
and trip odometer ?Distance to empty
(dte) ?Engine coolant temperature
gauge ?Outside air temperature (ICY) ?
Setting ?Warning check
1. Energy monitor
The energy flow related to the hybrid
system is shown by the arrow symbols.
*A: Li-ion battery
*B: Engine
*Ashows the charge level of the Li-ion
battery.
+ : Charge level is high
- : Charge level is low
The energy monitor is also displayed on
the navigation system (if so equipped).
(See “Energy monitors ”in the “Hybrid
System Overview ”section.)
2. Li-ion battery state of charge and
acceleration guide
*ALi-ion battery state of charge:
This displays the remaining charge in the
Li-ion battery.
If the remaining charge in the Li-ion battery
is low, start the hybrid system.
This works in conjunction with the remain-
ing battery display on the navigation
system screen (if so equipped).
*BAcceleration guide:
This display provides the driver a visual
display of how efficiently the vehicle is
being driven based on accelerator pedal
position. When the drive mode is set to
ECO using the drive mode selector, the
acceleration guide operates with the ECO
drive indicator (See “ECO drive indicator
light ”earlier in this section) and ECO pedal
(if so equipped) to help you improve fuel
economy. (See “INFINITI drive mode selec-
tor ”and “ECO pedal system ”in the “5.
Starting and driving ”section.)
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