brake INFINITI M-HEV 2013 User Guide

0-8Illustrated table of contents
JVC0290X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-34)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-45)
4. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-39)
5. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys- tem* (if so equipped)
6. Clock (P.2-51)
7. Center multi-function control panel —Navigation system* (if so
equipped) —
Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10)
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (P.4-88, P.4-98)
— Audio system (P.4-49)
8. Automatic climate control system (P.4-34)/Forest Air
®system* (P.4-34)
9. Center ventilator (P.4-34)
10. Audio system (P.4-49)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
13. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
14. Parking brake —Parking (P.5-18)
15. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
16. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-45)
17. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-48)/Seat heater switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-46)
18. Drive mode select switch (P.5-19)
19. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-52)
20. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-55)
21. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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JVM0034X
VQ35HR ENGINE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-12)
2. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
3. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)
4. Window washer fluid reservoir(P.8-17)
5. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P.8-11)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-20)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-12)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Warninglight Name
Page
12-volt batteryCharge warning
light 2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-11
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*2-11
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-12
Brake warning light (red) 2-12
Direct Response HybridTMSys-
tem warning light 2-13
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)*
2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-13
High temperature warning light 2-14
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-14
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*
2-14
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15 Warning
light Name
Page
Master warning light 2-16
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-16
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light
2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-17
Indicator light Name
Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light* 2-17
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light2-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-18
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
indicator light
(green)*2-18
ECO drive indicator light 2-18
EV indicator light
2-18
Exterior light indicator2-18
Front fog light indicator light 2-18 Indicator
light Name
Page
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-18
High beam indicator light 2-19
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light*2-19
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*
2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-19
READY to drive indicator light 2-20
Security indicator light 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-20
*: if so equipped
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

SSS0016
SSS0014
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. The seat belt should be
worn snug, and always position the lap
belt as low as possible around the hips,
not the waist, and place the shoulder belt
over your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS WITH COM-
FORT FUNCTION (front seats) (if so
equipped)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat
belt with a motor to help restrain front seat
occupants. This helps reduce the risk of
injury in a collision.
The motor retracts the seat belt under the
following emergency conditions:
.During emergency braking.
. During sudden steering maneuvers.
. Activation of the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system. (See
“Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) system” in the“5. Starting
and driving” section.)
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when:
. The seat belt is not fastened.
. The vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15
km/h) during emergency braking.
. The vehicle speed is under 19 MPH (30
km/h) during sudden steering maneu-
vers.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active
when the brake pedal is not depressed
except when sudden steering maneuvers
occur and the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
system activates.
The motor also retracts the seat belt when
the seat belt is fastened or unfastened.
When the seat belt is fastened, the motor
tightens the seat belt for a snug fit. When
the seat belt is unfastened, the motor
retracts the seat belt. If the seat belt is not
fully retracted, the motor retracts the seat
belt when the door is opened.
Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit
upright and well back.
If the motor cannot retract the seat belt
when the seat belt is fastened or unfas-
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-13

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Assist charge gauge ........................................ 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-10 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-11
Warning lights ............................................... 2-11
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-17
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-21 Operational indicators ................................... 2-24
Maintenance indicators ................................. 2-27
Trip computer ................................................ 2-29
Security systems ............................................... 2-33 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-34
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-36 Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-38
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................. 2-39
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-39 Xenon headlights......................................... 2-39
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-40
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-44
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-44
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-45
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ............. 2-45
Horn ................................................................. 2-46
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-46
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-48
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-49
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if
so equipped)..................................................... 2-49
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-50
Clock................................................................. 2-51 Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-51
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-51
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-52 Front............................................................ 2-52
Rear............................................................. 2-53
Storage ............................................................. 2-53
Cup holders ................................................. 2-53
Sunglasses holder ...................................... 2-54
Glove box .................................................... 2-55
Console box................................................. 2-55
Card holder.................................................. 2-56

JVC0259X
1. Instrument brightness control switch(P.2-44)
2. AFS switch (if so equipped) (P.2-42)
3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-39)
4. Trip computer switch (P.2-29) 5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-
ometer (P.2-7)
6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-36)
7. Selector lever (P.5-14) 8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.5-98)
9. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped) (P.2-62)
10. Steering heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-45)
11. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)
12. Sonar system off switch (if so equipped) (P.5-93)
13. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) (P.5-22, P.5-31, P.5-81)
14. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.5-85)
15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-24)
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
—Menu control switch (models with
navigation system)/Audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system) (P.4-85)
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
(P.4-100, P.4-90)
17. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-46)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-38)
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT

JVC0290X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-34)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-45)
4. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-39)
5. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys- tem* (if so equipped)
6. Clock (P.2-51)
7. Center multi-function control panel —Navigation system* (if so
equipped) —
Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10)
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (P.4-88, P.4-98)
— Audio system (P.4-49)
8. Automatic climate control system (P.4-34)/Forest Air
®system* (P.4-34)
9. Center ventilator (P.4-34)
10. Audio system (P.4-49)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
13. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
14. Parking brake —Parking (P.5-18)
15. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
16. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-45)
17. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-48)/Seat heater switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-46)
18. Drive mode select switch (P.5-19)
19. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-52)
20. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-55)
21. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Instruments and controls2-5
INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-10Instruments and controls
12-volt battery charge warning lightMaster warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indicator
light (green)*
Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Inter-
vention (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 Pedestrians
(VSP) OFF indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Direct Response HybridTMSystem warning
lightAutomatic transmission (AT) position indica-
tor light *: if so equipped
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warning
light (orange)*Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green)*
Engine oil pressure warning lightECO drive indicator light
High temperature warning lightEV indicator light
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering) warn-
ing lightExterior light indicator
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Front fog light indicator light
Lane departure warning light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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.
Instruments and controls2-11

2-12Instruments and controls
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