center console INFINITI M-HEV 2012 Owners Manual

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2-44Instruments and controls
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or have
an inability to feel pain in body parts that
contact the seat. Use of the seat heater by
such people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
.The 12-volt battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the hybrid
system is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the
seat may become overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater. .
Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar materi-
als.
. If any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by an INFINITI retailer.SSS0911
The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the center
console can be operated independently of
each other.
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the right*1
and select the desired heat range..For high heat, turn the knob to the
right
*1..For low heat, turn the knob to the left
*2..The indicator light*Bwill illuminate
when the heater is on.
HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
2-44Instruments and controls
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or have
an inability to feel pain in body parts that
contact the seat. Use of the seat heater by
such people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
. The 12-volt battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the hybrid
system is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the
seat may become overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater. .
Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar materi-
als.
. If any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by an INFINITI retailer.SSS0911
The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the center
console can be operated independently of
each other.
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the right*1
and select the desired heat range..For high heat, turn the knob to the
right
*1..For low heat, turn the knob to the left
*2..The indicator light*Bwill illuminate
when the heater is on.
HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)

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3. To turn off the heater, return the knobto the OFF position
*3. Make sure that
the indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermis-
tor, automatically turning the heater on
and off. The indicator light will remain
on as long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle ’s interior is warmed,
or before you leave the vehicle, be sure
to turn off the switch.
SIC4334
The climate controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seats by blowing
warm or cool air from the surface of the
seat. The switches located on the center
console can be operated independently of
each other.
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the heat
side
*1or to the cool side*2. The
indicator light
*Bon the control knob
will illuminate.
3. Adjust the temperature using the con- trol knob
*A.
4. When the vehicle ’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the
vehicle, be sure to turn the control
knob to the OFF position (center). The
indicator light
*Bon the control knob
goes off at the OFF position.
To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or have
an inability to feel pain in body parts that
contact the seat. Use of the seat heater by
such people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
. The 12-volt battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated while
the hybrid system is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled seat
for extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if so
equipped)
3. To turn off the heater, return the knob
to the OFF position
*3. Make sure that
the indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermis-
tor, automatically turning the heater on
and off. The indicator light will remain
on as long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle ’s interior is warmed,
or before you leave the vehicle, be sure
to turn off the switch.
SIC4334
The climate controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seats by blowing
warm or cool air from the surface of the
seat. The switches located on the center
console can be operated independently of
each other.
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the heat
side
*1or to the cool side*2. The
indicator light
*Bon the control knob
will illuminate.
3. Adjust the temperature using the con- trol knob
*A.
4. When the vehicle ’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the
vehicle, be sure to turn the control
knob to the OFF position (center). The
indicator light
*Bon the control knob
goes off at the OFF position.
To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or have
an inability to feel pain in body parts that
contact the seat. Use of the seat heater by
such people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
. The 12-volt battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated while
the hybrid system is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled seat
for extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if so
equipped)

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SIC4339
The power outlet is located in the center
console.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
TMSystem running to
avoid discharging the vehicle 12-volt battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
. Do not leave the console box open. The
open lid may suddenly close when the
vehicle stops.
SIC4340
FRONT
To open the ashtray lid, push the lid down
and release it
*1.
To empty the ashtray, pull out
*2.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way
*3, then
release it. When the lighter is heated, it will
spring out. Return the lighter to its original
position after use.
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POWER OUTLET CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAYS
SIC4339
The power outlet is located in the center
console.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
TMSystem running to
avoid discharging the vehicle 12-volt battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
. Do not leave the console box open. The
open lid may suddenly close when the
vehicle stops.
SIC4340
FRONT
To open the ashtray lid, push the lid down
and release it
*1.
To empty the ashtray, pull out
*2.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way
*3, then
release it. When the lighter is heated, it will
spring out. Return the lighter to its original
position after use.
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POWER OUTLET CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAYS

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10-2
Brake system ............................................... 5-90
Brake system warning light (yellow) ............. 2-11
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-11
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-17
Brake assist ...................................................... 5-91
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-88
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ................................ 4-10
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-41
BSI system operation ........................................ 5-34
BSW system operation ...................................... 5-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-28
C
Cabin air filter................................................... 4-47
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-88
Card holder ....................................................... 2-53
Catalytic converter Three way catalyst ......................................... 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-85
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-4
Changing inverter coolant ................................. 8-12
Check tire pressure warning .............................. 2-23
Checking battery fluid level ............................... 8-18
Checking inverter coolant level ......................... 8-12
Child restraints ................................................. 1-20 Booster seats............................................... 1-34
LATCH system .............................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-20 Child safety ...................................................... 1-18
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-49
Circuit breaker
Fusible link .................................................. 8-24
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-33
Clock ................................................................ 2-48
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-54
Cockpit ........................................................ 0-6, 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-98
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-63
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-41
Console box ...................................................... 2-53
Controller
Center multi-function control panel ................ 4-6
Controls Control panel button ...................................... 4-4
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-6
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-43 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-64 Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-45
Cruise indicator ................................................ 2-24
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-50
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-28
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-39
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-36
Dimensions ......................................................... 9-8
Direct Response Hybrid
TMSystem warning
light ................................................................ 2-12
Display cleaning ................................................. 4-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ..................................................... 4-4
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-68
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ................................................ 2-24
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-12
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-29
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-20
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-28
Driving Cold weather driving .................................... 5-98
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Driving the vehicle ............................................ 5-13
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-64
10-2
Brake system ............................................... 5-90
Brake system warning light (yellow) ............. 2-11
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-11
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-17
Brake assist ...................................................... 5-91
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-88
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ................................ 4-10
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-41
BSI system operation ........................................ 5-34
BSW system operation ...................................... 5-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-28
C
Cabin air filter................................................... 4-47
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-88
Card holder ....................................................... 2-53
Catalytic converter Three way catalyst ......................................... 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-85
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-4
Changing inverter coolant ................................. 8-12
Check tire pressure warning .............................. 2-23
Checking battery fluid level ............................... 8-18
Checking inverter coolant level ......................... 8-12
Child restraints ................................................. 1-20 Booster seats............................................... 1-34
LATCH system .............................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-20 Child safety ...................................................... 1-18
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-49
Circuit breaker
Fusible link .................................................. 8-24
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-33
Clock ................................................................ 2-48
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-54
Cockpit ........................................................ 0-6, 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-98
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-63
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-41
Console box ...................................................... 2-53
Controller
Center multi-function control panel ................ 4-6
Controls Control panel button ...................................... 4-4
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-6
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-43 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-64 Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-45
Cruise indicator ................................................ 2-24
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-50
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-28
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-39
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-36
Dimensions ......................................................... 9-8
Direct Response Hybrid
TMSystem warning
light ................................................................ 2-12
Display cleaning ................................................. 4-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ..................................................... 4-4
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-68
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ................................................ 2-24
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-12
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-29
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-20
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-28
Driving Cold weather driving .................................... 5-98
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Driving the vehicle ............................................ 5-13
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-64