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∙ Pressing the brake pedal with the enginestopped and/or a low brake fluid level
may increase your stopping distance and
braking will require greater pedal effort
as well as pedal travel.
∙ If the brake fluid level is below the MINI- MUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is
not functioning properly. Turn the engine off
and check the generator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, or missing or if the light re-
mains on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Electric shift control system
warning light
This light illuminates when a malfunction oc-
curs in the electric shift control system. When
the master warning light illuminates, the
chime sounds and the following message is
displayed in the vehicle information display:
“When parked apply parking brake”.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. Ensure
the parking brake is applied
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
orElectronic parking
brake warning light
(yellow)
The electronic parking brake system warning
light functions for the electronic parking
brake system. If the warning light illuminates,
it may indicate the electronic parking brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. For additional information, refer to “Elec-
tronic parking brake” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop
the engine immediately and call an INFINITI
retailer or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-
it-yourself” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause seri-
ous damage to the engine almost immedi-
ately. Such damage is not covered by war-
ranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Instruments and controls2-11

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to
turn on and off automatically. The autolight
system can:
∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
∙ Turn off all the lights (except daytime running lights) when it is light.
∙ Keep all the lights on for a period of time after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed. NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the time
delay for autolight shutoff can be adjusted.
For additional information, refer to the
separate INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s
Manual.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position
1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and left
open, the headlights remain on for a period of
time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
,orposition.
LIC3818LIC3819
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
2-40Instruments and controls

When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h), the head-
light uses the low beam.
To turn off the High Beam Assist system, turn
the headlight switch to the
position or
select the low beam position by placing the
lever in the neutral position.
Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensor
1for the High
Beam Assist system is located in front of the
inside mirror. To maintain the proper opera-
tion of the High Beam Assist system and
prevent a system malfunction, be sure to ob-
serve the following:
∙ Always keep the windshield clean.
∙ Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor. ∙ Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor. Do not touch
the sensor lens that is located on the
ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged due
to an accident, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically turns
off the ignition after a period of time when
the ignition switch is left in the AUTO ACC or
ON position.
The battery saver system automatically turns
off the following lights after a period of time
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and the doors are closed:
∙ Headlights, when the headlight switch is in the
orposition
∙
Interior lights, when left in the ON position
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
LIC4259
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∙ Do not use double adapters or more thanone electrical accessory.
∙ Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
∙ Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned off.
∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may over-
heat or the internal temperature fuse
may open.
∙ When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other liquid to
contact the outlet.
LIC3359
OFF position
LIC3266
EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-55

USB/iPod® charging ports.....................4-43
Antenna ....................................... 4-44Car phone or CB radio
.......................... 4-44

∙ If the surface temperature of thesteering-wheel is above the tempera-
ture within which the system is de-
signed to operate, the system will not
heat the steering-wheel. This is not a
malfunction. The air conditioner system in your INFINITI
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed
with the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is
required when servicing your INFINITI air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to your
air conditioner system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Air conditioner system re-
frigerant and oil recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for servicing your “environmentally
friendly” air conditioning system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service
should be done only by an experienced
technician with proper equipment. There are USB/iPod® charging ports located
in the 1st row on the inside of the console box
and in the 2nd row on the back of the center
console. These ports will charge compatible
devices.
NOTE:
The USB/iPod® charging ports will not op-
erate with the display screen. Only the USB
connection port located beneath the instru-
ment panel will operate USB/iPod® devices.
1st row
LHA4564
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER USB/iPod® CHARGING PORTS
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-43

WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Fail-
ure to do so could result in damage to the
charging system and cause personal injury.1. If the booster battery is in another ve- hicle, position the 2 vehicles to bring their
batteries near each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Engage the P (Park) position. Switch off all unneces-
sary electrical systems (lights, heater, air
conditioner, etc.). 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF po-
sition.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the se- quence illustrated (
A,B,C,D).
CAUTION
∙ Always connect positive () to positive() and negative () to body ground (for
example, strut mounting bolt, engine lift
bracket, etc.) — not to the battery.
∙ Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine compartment
and that the cable clamps do not contact
any other metal. 5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle at about 2,000 rpm and start the
engine of the vehicle being jump started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, place the ignition
switch in the OFF position and wait 3 to
4 seconds before trying again.
7. After starting the engine, carefully dis- connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable.
LCE2223
6-6In case of emergency

CAUTION
∙ Do not ground accessories directly to thebattery terminal. Doing so will bypass the
variable voltage control system and the
vehicle battery may not charge
completely.
∙ Use electrical accessories with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable volt-
age control system. This system measures
the amount of electrical discharge from the
battery and controls voltage generated by
the generator. The current sensor
Ais located near the
battery along the negative battery cable. If
you add electrical accessories to your vehicle,
be sure to ground them to a suitable body
ground such as the frame or engine block
area.
1. Automatic tensioner pulley
2. Generator pulley
3. Water pump pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor pulley
5. Crankshaft pulley
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of un- usual wear, cuts, or fraying. If the belt is
in poor condition, have it replaced. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
LDI3164WDI0638
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM DRIVE BELT
Do-it-yourself8-13

TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Trunklight....................2-75
Turn signal switch ...............2-45
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-29
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-43
V
Vanity mirror ..................3-34
Variable voltage control system .......8-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-182
Vehicle identification ............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ..........5-17
Vehicle information display ..........2-19
Vehicle loading information ........10-14
Vehicle recovery ................6-11 Vehicle security system
............2-33
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-34,3-4,5-17
Vents ......................4-34
Visors......................3-34
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-63,2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-10
Batterychargewarninglight.......2-11
Brakewarninglight............2-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA) .....5-133
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-11
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-26
Lowfuelwarninglight ......2-14,2-26
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-26
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-54
Seat belt warning light .......1-14,2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light..................1-63,2-15
TPMS .....................2-4
Vehicle security system ..........2-33
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...........2-9,2-10,2-16
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-9,2-10,2-16
Audible reminders ......2-9,2-10,2-16 Indicatorlights........2-9,2-10,2-16
Warninglights ........2-9,2-10,2-16
Warninglights ..........2-9,2-10,2-16
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders.....................2-9
Warning systems switch .......2-49,2-50
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... 2-38
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................8-25
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .................... 10-10
Windows ....................2-68
Locking passengers' windows ......2-69
Power rear windows ...........2-70
Power windows .............. 2-68
Rear power windows ...........2-70
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-11
Windshieldwiperblades...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... 2-38
Wiperblades................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-36
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