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NOTE:● Doors lock with the door handle request
switch while the ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position.
● Doors do not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch while any door is
open. However, doors lock with the me-
chanical key even if any door is open.
● Doors do not lock with the door handle
request switch with the Intelligent Key inside
the vehicle and a beep sounds to warn you.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors can be locked with an-
other Intelligent Key.
CAUTION
● After locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure that the doors
have been securely locked by operating
the door handles or the rear liftgate
opener switch.
● When locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession be-
fore operating the request switch to
prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left in the vehicle.
● The request switch is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been de-
tected by the Intelligent Key system.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-
dentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protection
is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the doors
are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put
inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed;
the lock will automatically unlock and the door
buzzer sounds. NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the intelligent key in a purse, pocket or
your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
●
When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
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Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and theoutside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch again within 30 seconds to unlock all doors.
For power lift gate opening: 1. Carry the intelligent key.
2. Press the power lift gate button.
3. The power lift gate will open. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch.
● Opening any door.
● Pushing the ignition switch. The interior light timer illuminates for 30 seconds
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.
The interior light can be turned off without waiting
for 30 seconds by performing one of the follow-
ing operations.
● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
● Locking the doors with the remote controller.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless function of
the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function
can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away
from the vehicle. The operating distance de-
pends upon the conditions around the vehicle.
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The remote keyless entry function will not func-
tion under the following conditions:● When the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
● When the doors or the rear liftgate are open
or not closed securely.
● When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in
the vehicle.
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-
tion.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press the
button on the Intelligent
Key.
4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once.
5. All doors will be locked.
CAUTION
After locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure that the doors have been
securely locked by operating the door
handles.
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Unlocking doors
1. Press thebutton on the Intelligent
Key.
2. The hazard warning lights flash once.
3. Press the
button again within 5 sec-
onds to unlock all doors.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pressing the
button:
● Opening any doors.
● Pushing the ignition switch. The interior light illuminates for 15 seconds when
a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in
the DOOR position.
The light can be turned off without waiting for 15
seconds by performing one of the following op-
erations:
● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
Opening windows
The Intelligent Key allows you to open windows
equipped with automatic operation simulta-
neously.
● To open the windows, press the
but-
ton on the Intelligent Key for longer than 3
seconds after all doors are unlocked.
The door windows will open while pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key.
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the Intelligent Key.
Releasing the rear lift gate
Press thebutton for longer than 0.5 sec-
onds to open the rear lift gate. The rear lift gate
release button will not operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are
programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent
Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle
system may respond differently than expected.
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When stopping the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the dis-
play and the inside warning chime sounds
continuously. The shift selector is not in the P (Park)
position.Move the shift selector to the P (Park)
position.
When opening the driver’s door to get out
of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds
continuously.
The ignition switch is in the ACC position.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When closing the door after getting out of
the vehicle The NO KEY warning appears on the
display, the outside chime sounds 3 times
and the inside warning chime sounds for
approximately 3 seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The NO KEY warning appears on the dis-
play and the outside chime sounds
continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC position
and the shift selector is not in the P (Park)
position.Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi-
tion and place the ignition switch in the
OFF position.
When closing the door with the inside lock
knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for approximately
3 seconds and all the doors unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the door handle request
switch to lock the door The outside chime sounds for approximately
2 seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely.
Close the door securely.
The door handle request switch is pushed
before the door is closed. Push the door handle request switch after
the door is closed.
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1Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
2Lift up the lever at the front of the hood as
illustrated with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
WARNING
● Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
● Always be sure that hands and feet are
clear of the door frame to avoid injury
while closing the lift gate.
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OPERATING THE POWER LIFT
GATE
NOTE:
To open, close or reverse the power lift
gate, the shift selector must be in P (Park) .
Also, the power lift gate will not operate if
battery voltage is low. Additionally, the
glass hatch must be fully closed in order to
open, close or reverse the power liftgate.Power Open:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully closed position to the fully open position in
approximately5–8seconds. The power open
feature can be activated by the switch on the
keyfob, the instrument panel switch and by the
outside opener handle. The hazard lights flash
and a chime sounds to indicate the power open
sequence has been started. ●
The lift gate can be opened by the instru-
ment panel switch and the keyfob even if the
vehicle is locked. The lift gate will individually
unlock and open. Once the lift gate is
closed, its lock will align to the vehicle’s lock
or unlock status.
● The keyfob button must be held for 0.5 sec-
onds before the lift gate opens.
● The lift gate must be unlocked to open it with
the outside opener handle.
● The switch on the rear pillar cannot be used
to open the lift gate.
A warning chime will sound if the shift selector is
moved out of P (Park) during a power open
operation.
Power Close:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully open position to the secondary position.
When the lift gate reaches the secondary posi-
tion, the cinching motor engages and pulls the lift
gate to its primary latch position. Power close
takes approximately7–10seconds. The power
close feature can be activated by the switch on
the keyfob, the instrument panel and the rear
pillar. The hazard lights flash and a chime sounds
to indicate the power close sequence has been
started.
Rear pillar switch
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Instrument panel switch
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Safe Mode:
If the lift gate gas stays
1lose pressure, the
power lift gate safe mode is activated. When the
safe mode is activated, the lift gate slowly closes.
A continuous warning chime sounds until the lift
gate is in the fully down position. Then the lift gate
will be pulled to the closed and latched position
by a motor.
The power lift gate cannot be opened using the
switches at any time in the safe mode.
The auto reverse function remains active while
the lift gate is closing in the safe mode.
Do not operate the lift gate again until it is
checked by your INFINITI dealer.
CAUTION
● If the power lift gate does not stay open
or if the lift gate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift
gate. There may be a pressure loss in
one or both of the lift gate gas stays.
Have the lift gate inspected by an
INFINITI dealer.
● Do not activate the power lift gate if one
or both of the lift gate gas stays are
removed. Damage to the lift gate or
power lift gate mechanisms may occur.
CANCEL SWITCH
Push the switch toward the CANCEL position to
disable the rear pillar switch. The lift gate can still
be opened and closed using the switch on the
instrument panel and keyfob. The lift gate can
also be opened manually with the outside handle
if the lift gate is unlocked.
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LIFT GATE RELEASE
WARNING
●Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
CAUTION
● If the power lift gate does not stay open
or if the lift gate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift
gate. There may be a pressure loss in
one or both of the lift gate gas stays.
Have the lift gate inspected by an
INFINITI dealer.
● Do not activate the power lift gate if one
or both of the lift gate gas stays are
removed. Damage to the lift gate or
power lift gate mechanisms may occur.
Power lift gate release
If the lift gate cannot be opened with the door
lock switch or keyfob due to a discharged battery,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the cover on the inside of the lift gate .
2. Move the lever up to open the lift gate . To open, press the button up on the smaller
outside handle to release the glass hatch, then
pull up on the glass hatch. To close, lower and
push the glass hatch down securely.
Power lift gate release
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NOTE:
The lift gate must be unlocked in order to
open the glass hatch.
WARNING
Do not drive with the glass hatch open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
1while
refueling.
WARNING
● Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
● Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
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