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2010 Inﬁniti EX Owner’s M anual Printing: Marc h 2010 (08) / OM0E 0J50U0 / Printed in U.S.A. For y our safety , re ad car efully and keep in thi s vehic le. 2010 Inﬁniti EX ...
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Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture. The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the sense of harmony that the vehi ...
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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modifica- tion could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmen- tal regulations. In addition, damage or perfor- mance problems resulting from modification will not be covered under the INFINITI warran- ties. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual inclu ...
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con- tained in vehicles and certain products of com- ponent wear contain or emit che ...
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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM INFINITI CARES ... Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI retailer are our primary concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if ...
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Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer in ...
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0 Illustrated table of contents Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (SRS) ..................................... 0 - 2 Exterior front ...................................... 0 - 3 Exterior rear ...................................... 0 - 4 Passenger compartment ........................... 0 - 5 Cockpit ................................. ...
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1. Rear seat power folding/return switch (Page 1-4) 2. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P. 1-24) 3. Head restraints (P. 1-6) 4. Seat belts (P. 1-12) 5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-40) 6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-40) 7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ...
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1. Hood (P. 3-16) 2. Headlight and turn signal (P. 2-33) — Bulb replacement (P. 8-24) — Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped) (P. 2-36) 3. Windshield wiper and washer (P. 2-31) — Maintenance (P. 8-17) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-51) 5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P. 2-48) 6. Power windows (P. 2-49) 7. Outside mirrors (P ...
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1. Rearview camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-22) 2. Lift gate (P. 3-17) — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-13) 3. Rear window defroster (P. 2-33) 4. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P. 8-22) 5. Rear window wiper and washer (P. 2-32) — Maintenance (P. 8-18) 6. Antenna (P. 4-93) 7. Sonar sensor — Aro ...
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1. Coat hooks (P. 2-46) 2. Seat-mounted jacket hanger (P. 2-46) 3. Rear personal light (P. 2-54) 4. Power window controls (P. 2-49) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-23) 5. Automatic drive positioner switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-25) 6. Sun visors (P. 3-21) 7. Moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-51) 8. Map light (P. 2-53) 9. Sunglas ...
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1. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-6) 2. Instrument brightness control switch (P. 2-37) 3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-33) 4. Trip computer switch (P. 2-25) 5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-31) 6. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) — Forward Coll ...
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14. Steering wheel — Horn (P. 2-39) — Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-40) 15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P. 5-25) — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-27) — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-17) — Distance Control Assist (DCA) switch ...
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1. Side ventilator (P. 4-40) 2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5) 3. Center ventilator (P. 4-40) 4. Center display (P. 4-2) 5. Clock (P. 2-43) 6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-38) 7. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (P. 4-8) — Bluetooth ா Hands-Free Phone Syst ...
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1. Tachometer (P. 2-7) 2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-11) 3. Speedometer (P. 2-6) 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 2-7) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-20) 6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-8) SSI0387 METERS AND GAUGES Illustrated table of contents 0-9 ભ — — 07/17/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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VQ35HR ENGINE 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-19) 2. Battery (P. 8-13) 3. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-7) 4. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-11) 7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) 8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11) 9. Air cleaner (P. 8-16) 10. Drive belts (P. 8-15) 11. Co ...
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Warn- ing light Name Page All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)* 2-12 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light 2-12 Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light 2-12 Brake warning light 2-12 Charge warning light 2-13 Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warning light (orange)* 2-13 Engine oil pressure warn- ing light 2-13 Warn- in ...
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Indica- tor light Name Page Slip indicator light 2-18 Low beam indicator lights 2-18 Turn signal/hazard indica- tor lights 2-18 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light 2-19 *: if so equipped 0-12 Illustrated table of contents ભ — — 10/14/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................. 1 - 2 Front seats ..................................... 1 - 2 Rear seats ...................................... 1 - 4 Head restraints ................................. 1 - 6 Front-seat active head restraint ................... 1 - 9 ...
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WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju- ries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protect ...
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Forward and backward : Moving the switch ᭺ 1 forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining : Move the recline switch ᭺ 2 backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch ᭺ 2 forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for oc ...
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Lumbar support (if so equipped) : The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Type A Push the front ᭺ 1 or back ᭺ 2 end of the switch to adjust the seatback lumbar area. Type B Move the lever ᭺ 1 up or down to adjust the seatback lumbar area. REAR SEATS CAUTION ● When operating the rear power seatback re- turn, mak ...
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Power folding Luggage room switch (Type A) : Push the front side of the switch ᭺ 1 located on the right side or left side of the luggage room. The corresponding rear seatback will be folded down automatically. Push and hold the rear side of the switch ᭺ 2 . The corresponding rear seatback will be re- turned automatically. A beep sounds once and ...
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Manual folding Pull the lever ᭺ A located on the right side or left side of the seatback before folding down the corresponding seatback. Part of the release lever is marked with a red indicator. The red indicator is visible if the seatback is not fully latched. Return the rear seatback manually until it se- curely locks in position. Make sure the ...
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Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. SSS0992 SSS0997 SSS0993 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7 ભ — — 07/15/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure place so it is not l ...
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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The move- ment of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries. ...
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Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. To raise the headrest, pull it up. SSS0992 SSS0997 SSS0993 1-10 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ભ — — 07/15/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable headrests. 1. Pull the headrest up to the highest posi- tion. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the headrest from the seat. 4. Store the headrest properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Inst ...
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ARMREST (if so equipped) Rear armrest Pull the tab and draw the armrest forward until it is horizontal. PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of ...
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WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this ve- hicle should use a seat belt at all times. Chil- dren should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint. ● The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increas ...
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● Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt. ● Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts. ● If the seat belt warning light glows continu- ously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by an I ...
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CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is differ- ent, so be sure to lear ...
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Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. INFINITI recomm ...
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Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this section.) 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and al- l ...
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Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase you ...
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WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjustment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is se- curely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or ...
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● Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and an- chors work properly. If loose parts, deterio- ration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING Infants and small childre ...
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● INFINITI recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a front- facing child restraint in the front seat, see “CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS” later in this sectio ...
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● If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian pro ...
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LATCH lower anchor point locations The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH anchors. WARNING ● Attach LATCH system compatible child re- straints only at the locations shown in the illustration. If a child restraint is not secured properly, you ...
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LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. (See “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT” later in this section for in- stallation instructions.) When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. (See “CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USI ...
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Installing top tether strap First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH system (rear outboard seat positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable. Install the top tether strap as follows: 1. Position the top tether strap between the seatback and the head restraint. 2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an- chor point on the seat directly b ...
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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors. 3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child re- straint fit. (See “HE ...
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6. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the LATCH attachment path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place. If the restrai ...
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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors. 3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor at- tachments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of t ...
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5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 4. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS WARNING ● Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag Sys- tem, never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags inflate ...
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Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be placed in a front- facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for in- fants must be used ...
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4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt re- tractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack ...
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8. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat by the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tig ...
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Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat: 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s in- structions. 2. Ro ...
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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rear- ward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 6. After attaching the ...
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7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retrac- tor, the retractor is in the ALR mode. 8. Check to make sure that the child re- straint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7 ...
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● Follow all of the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of booster seats in your vehicle. ● If the booster seat and seat belt is not used properly, the risk of a chil ...
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● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system. ● Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat ᭺ 1 is chosen, the vehicl ...
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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION WARNING INFINITI recommends that booster seats be in- stalled in the rear seat. However, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger’s seat to the rear- most position. CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat b ...
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4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is posi- tioned across the top, middle portio ...
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PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the following systems. ● Driver and passenger supplemental front- impact air bag (INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System) ● Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen- tal air bag ● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact ...
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WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, roll- over, or lower severity frontal collision. Al- ways wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is l ...
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● The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that de- tect if the seat belts are fastened. The Ad- vanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt usage then in- flates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. ● The fron ...
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WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or ex- tend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are ...
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WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags: ● The side air bags and curtain air bags ordi- narily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower sever- ity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity ...
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1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod- ules (INFINITI Advanced Air Bags) 3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag modules (if so equipped) 4. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) 5. Occupant classification system control unit 6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags 7. Roof-mounted ...
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The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. The system monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), the diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor). Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage ...
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Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to au- tomatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it oper- ates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective pro- tection. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual con ...
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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 re- straints. Failing to properly secure child re- strains and to use the ALR mode (child restraint mode) may allow ...
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● Do not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the seat that will leave permanent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor (pat- tern sensor). This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious per- sonal injury. ● Do not use wate ...
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FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE- IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guide- lines to help reduce the risk of injury t ...
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● Right after inflation, several front seat- mounted side air bags and roof-mounted curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. ● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bags. This is to prevent dam- age to or accidental inflatio ...
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belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts. When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful, and ...
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, dis- playing in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front- impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag, and seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits inc ...
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WARNING ● Once a front air bag, side air bag or curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the front air bags in- flate, the activated pretensioner must also be replaced. The air bag module and preten- sioner system should be replaced by an INFINITI retailer. The air bag ...
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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55 MEMO ...
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2 Instruments and controls Cockpit ........................................... 2 - 2 Instrument panel .................................. 2 - 4 Meters and gauges ................................ 2 - 5 Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2 - 6 Tachometer .................................... 2 - 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge .......... ...
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Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-45 Glove box .................................... 2-45 Console box .................................. 2-45 Card holder ................................... 2-46 Seat-mounted jacket hanger (if so equipped) ............................... 2-46 Coat hooks ................................... 2-46 Luggage ...
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1. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-6) 2. Instrument brightness control switch (P. 2-37) 3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-33) 4. Trip computer switch (P. 2-25) 5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-31) 6. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) — Forward Coll ...
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14. Steering wheel — Horn (P. 2-39) — Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-40) 15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P. 5-25) — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-27) — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-17) — Distance Control Assist (DCA) switch ...
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1. Side ventilator (P. 4-40) 2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5) 3. Center ventilator (P. 4-40) 4. Center display (P. 4-2) 5. Clock (P. 2-43) 6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-38) 7. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (P. 4-8) — Bluetooth ா Hands-Free Phone Syst ...
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1. Tachometer (P. 2-7) 2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-11) 3. Speedometer (P. 2-6) 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 2-7) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-20) 6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-8) *: The needle indicators in the speedometer, ta- chometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge may move slight ...
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer/twin trip odometer The odometer ᭺ 1 and twin trip odometer ᭺ 2 are displayed on the dot matrix crystal display when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the v ...
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TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine into the red zone ᭺ 1 . 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. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicat ...
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FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers “E” (Empty). The low fuel warning appe ...
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your everyday route. The compass will be cali- brated once it has tracked 3 complete circles. To turn on and off the compass manually, push the switch ᭺ A while the ignition switch is in the ON position. Zone map SIC0611B Instruments and controls 2-9 ભ — — 07/15/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCEDURE The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Push the switch for more than 3 seconds. The c ...
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)* Intelligent Key warning light Front passenger air bag status light Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Lane departure warning light (orange)* High beam indicator light Low tire pressure warning light Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light* Automatic transmission check warning li ...
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If any light does not come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec- trical system. Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer. Some indicators and warnings are also dis- played on the dot matrix crystal display be- tween the speedometer and tachometer. (See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this sect ...
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Low brake fluid warning light : When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following: 1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. (See “BRAKE FLUID” in the “8 ...
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The engine oil pressure warning light is not de- signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dip- stick to check the oil level. (See “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec- tion.) CAUTION Running the engine with the engine oil pres- sure warning light on could cause serious dam- age to the engine almost immediately. Suc ...
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not automatically turn off when the tire pres- sure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire pressure. For additional information, see “TIRE PRES ...
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● Parking brake release warning ● Door/lift gate open warning See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section. Preview Function warning light (orange; if so equipped) The light comes on if there is a malfunction in the Brake Assist (with Preview Function) system. If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a safe place. ...
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If the AFS indicator light blinks, it may indicate the AFS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer. See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)” later in this section. Automatic transmission position indicator light When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the indicator shows the automatic select ...
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The malfunction indicator light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a few driving trips, the light should turn off if n ...
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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indi- cates that the vehicle dynamic control system and traction control system are not operating. When the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light and slip indicator light come on with the vehicle dynamic cont ...
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The dot matrix liquid crystal display ᭺ 1 is located between the tachometer and the speed- ometer, and it displays the automatic transmis- sion position indicator, the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so equipped), the Dis- tance Control Assist (DCA) system (if so equipped) information, the Intelligent Key op- eration information and o ...
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INDICATORS FOR OPERATION 1. Engine start operation indicator This indicator appears when the selector lever is in the P (Park) position. This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed. 2. Steering lock release malfunction indicator This indicator appears when the steering wheel cannot b ...
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8. Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key battery is running out of power. If this indicator appears, replace the battery with a new one. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.) 9. Parking brake release warning This warning appears w ...
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17. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system switch indicator (if so equipped) The indicator is displayed when the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system switch is pushed on. When the switch is pushed again, the indicator disappears. While the indicator is displayed, the DCA system is operational. (See “DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM” in the ? ...
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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. ᭺ A switch ᭺ B switch When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, modes of the trip computer can be selected by pushing the switch ᭺ A . SIC4 ...
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Each time the switch ᭺ A is pushed, the display will change as follows: Current fuel consumption → Average fuel con- sumption and speed → Elapsed time and trip odometer → Distance to empty (dte) → Outside air temperature (ICY) → Setting → Warning check 1. Current fuel consumption The current fuel consumption mode shows the current fue ...
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The outside air temperature mode includes a low temperature warning feature. If the outside air temperature is below 37°F (3°C), the warning is displayed on the screen. The outside temperature sensor is located in front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected by road or engine heat, wind directions and other driving conditions. The display ma ...
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7. Warning check SKIP : Push the switch ᭺ A to move to the warning check mode. Push the switch ᭺ B to select other menus. DETAIL : This item is available only when a warning is displayed. Select this menu to see the details of warnings. Your vehicle has two types of security systems, as follows: ● Vehicle security system ● INFINITI Vehicle ...
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How to arm the vehicle security system 1. Close all windows. The system can be armed even if the windows are open. 2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi- tion. 3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the ve- hicle. 4. Close all doors, hood and lift gate. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the Intelligent Key, door handle request switch, ...
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera- tion is subject to the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. CHANGES OR MODIFICATION ...
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WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the window and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the window with the defroster before you wash the window. CAUTION ● Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds. ● Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is empty. ● Do not fill ...
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“HOW TO USE SETTING BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section. ᭺ 2 Low — continuous low speed operation ᭺ 3 High — continuous high speed operation Push the lever up ᭺ 4 to have one sweep operation of the wiper. Pull the lever toward you ᭺ 5 to operate the washer. Then the wiper will ...
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To defog/defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the en- gine and push the switch ᭺ 1 on. The indicator light ᭺ 2 will come on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. It will automatically turn off in approximately 15 minutes. CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear win- dow, be careful not t ...
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daytime running lights are active (Canada only), the xenon headlights do not turn on. This way the life of the xenon headlights is not reduced. ● If the xenon headlight bulb is close to burn- ing out, the brightness will drastically de- crease, the light will start blinking, or the color of the light will become reddish. If one or more of the abo ...
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The autolight system can turn on the headlights automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light. If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position and one of the doors is opened and this condition is continued, the headlights re- main on for 5 minutes. Automatic headlights off delay : You can keep the headlights on for ...
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When the headlight switch is in the or position while the ignition switch is in the ON position, the lights will automatically turn off 5 minutes after the ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF position. When the headlight switch remains in the or position after the lights auto- matically turn off, the lights will turn on when the ignition swi ...
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Instrument brightness control The instrument brightness control switch can be operated when the ignition switch is in the ON position. When the switch is operated, the dot matrix liquid crystal display switches to the brightness adjustment mode. Push the upper switch ᭺ A to brighten the instrument panel lights. The bar ᭺ 1 moves to the + side. ...
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ᭺ 1 Turn signal Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically. ᭺ 2 Lane change signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where lights begin flashing. FOG LIGHT SWITCH To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight swit ...
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The flasher can be actuated with the ignition switch in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving. To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tamper ...
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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 engine. 2. Turn the control knob ᭺ A to 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 . ? ...
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Pushing the LDW switch will also turn off the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system simul- taneously. The LDW system will automatically turn on whenever the ignition switch is pushed to the “ON” position, even if the LDW system was previously turned off. To keep the LDW system from turning on automatically each time the ignition switch is push ...
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For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy roads or slippery areas, turn on the SNOW mode switch. The indicator light ᭺ 1 on the switch will illuminate. When the SNOW mode is activated, engine output is controlled to avoid wheel spin. Turn off the SNOW mode for normal driving. The vehicle should be driven with the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) ...
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If the power supply is disconnected, the clock will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the time. ADJUSTING THE TIME 1. To set the clock forward, push the button ᭺ 1 . 2. To set the clock backward, push the but- ton ᭺ 2 . 3. To move forward or backward faster, push and hold the button more than 5 seconds. For details about display clock adj ...
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CUP HOLDERS CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident. To open the cup holder, push the knob ᭺ 1 The flap ᭺ A will be folded down when ...
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SUNGLASSES HOLDER WARNING Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driv- ing to prevent an accident. To open the sunglasses holder, push ᭺ 1 . CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other than glasses. ● Do not leave glasses in the sunglasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the glasses. GLOVE BOX WARNING Keep glove box ...
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CARD HOLDER Pull the sun visor down ᭺ 1 and slide a card in the card holder ᭺ A . SEAT-MOUNTED JACKET HANGER (if so equipped) The driver’s side head restraint is equipped with a retractable jacket hanger. Pull the hanger out as illustrated until it locks. Be sure to return the hanger after use. This hanger is designed to be used only for clot ...
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LUGGAGE HOOKS (if so equipped) WARNING ● Always make sure that the cargo is properly secured. Use the suitable ropes and hooks. ● Unsecured cargo can become dangerous in an accident or sudden stop. CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 22 lb (10 kg) to a single hook. CARGO COVER (if so equipped) The cargo cover keeps the contents in th ...
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To remove the cargo cover, stow the cover and pull the holder to the opposite side ᭺ 3 . WARNING ● Never put anything on the cargo cover, no matter how small. Any object on it could cause an injury in an accident or sudden stop. ● Do not leave the cargo cover in the vehicle with it disengaged from the holder. ● Properly secure all cargo wit ...
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ING INFORMATION” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section. WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying capac- ity, especially if the significant portion of that load is carried on the roof rack. ● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the poten- tial to affect the vehicle stability a ...
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Locking passengers’ windows When the lock button ᭺ C is pushed in, only the driver side window can be opened or closed. Push it in again to cancel. Passenger side power window switch The passenger side switch will open or close only the corresponding window. To open or close the window, push down or pull up the switch and hold it. Automatic ope ...
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Auto reverse function WARNING There are some small distances immediately before the closed position which cannot be de- tected. Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before clos- ing the window. If the control unit detects something caught in the window as it is closing, the window will be immediately lowered. The ...
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Sunshade The sunshade will open automatically when the moonroof is opened. However, it must be closed manually. Tilting the moonroof To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then push the UP ᭺ 1 side of the moonroof switch and release it; it need not be held. To tilt down the moonroof, push the DOWN ᭺ 2 side. Sliding the moonroof To fully open or ...
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To activate or deactivate the welcome light function, perform the following procedure. Note that the function is set to disabled as the factory default setting. 1. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion. 2. Open the driver’s side door. 3. Within 20 seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, push the door open request s ...
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PERSONAL LIGHTS Rear Push the button as illustrated to turn the light on or off. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH The interior light control switch has three posi- tions: ON, DOOR and OFF. ON position When the switch is in the ON position ᭺ 1 the map lights and rear personal lights will illumi- nate. DOOR position When the switch is in the DOOR posi ...
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When the auto interior illumination is set to the OFF position (see “VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section), the lights will illuminate under the following condition: ● any door is opened with the ignition switch in any position – remain on while the door is op ...
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HomeLink ா Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLink ா Universal Transceiver: ● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) de- vices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and security systems. ? ...
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1. To begin, push and hold the 2 outer HomeLink ா buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light ᭺ A blinks (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons. 2. Position the end of the hand-held trans- mitter 1-3 inches away from the HomeLink ா surface. 3. Using both hands, simultaneously push and hold both the HomeLink ா button you want t ...
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NOTE: Once you have pushed and released the training button on the garage door opener’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to perform step 7. For convenience, use the help of a second person to assist when per- forming this step. 7. Quickly (within 30 seconds of pushing and releasing the garage door opener tra ...
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CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION Individual buttons cannot be cleared, however to clear all programming, push and hold the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash (in approximately 20 sec- onds). REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINK ா BUTTON To reprogram a HomeLink ா Universal Trans- ceiver button, complete the fo ...
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys ............................................. 3 - 2 Intelligent Key ................................. 3 - 2 Valet hand-off .................................. 3 - 3 Doors ............................................ 3 - 4 Locking with mechanical key .................... 3 - 4 Opening and closing windows with ...
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A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see an INFINITI retailer for duplicates by using the key number. INFINITI does not record any key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate. A key number is o ...
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– Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with water or salt water, and do not wash it in a washing machine. This could affect the system function. ● If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code of that In- telligent Key. This will prevent the Intelli- gent Key from unauthorized use to unlock th ...
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WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this pro- vides greater safety in the event of an acci- dent by helping to prevent persons from be- ing thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintention- ally opening the doors, and will help keep out intruders. ● Before ope ...
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door individually, move the inside lock knob to the lock position ᭺ 1 . To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position ᭺ 2 . Be sure not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle. LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Operating the power door lock switch will lock or unlock all the door ...
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To deactivate or activate the automatic lock or unlock system, perform the following proce- dure: 1. Close all doors. 2. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of performing step 2: ● To change AUTO UNLOCK settings: push and hold the power door lock switch to the UNLOCK position for more th ...
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Be sure to read the following before using the Intelligent Key system. CAUTION ● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle. ● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. The Intelligent Key is always communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intelligent Key syste ...
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If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli- gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to oper- ate the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, contact an INFINITI retailer. INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent Key functio ...
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DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAUTION ● Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent Key system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intel- ligent Key is outside the vehicle. ● After locking with the door handle request switch, v ...
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When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passen- ger’s) ᭺ A or the lift gate request switch ᭺ B within the range of operation. When you lock or unlock the doors or the lift gate, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn (or the outside chim ...
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1-minute time period, the request switch is pushed, all doors will be locked automatically after another 1 minute. ● Opening any door ● Pushing the ignition switch BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM When all the following conditions are met for 60 minutes, the battery saver system will cut off the power supply to prevent battery discharge. ● The ignition s ...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible cause Action to take When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the display and the inside warning chime sounds continuously. The selector lever is not in the P (Park) position. Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position. When opening the driver’s door to get ou ...
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WARNING The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The FAA advises that the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key while on an airplane. Make sure that the buttons are not operated uninten- tionally when the unit is stored for a flight. It is possible to l ...
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4. All the doors, the lift gate and fuel-filler door will lock. 5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once. *1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. *2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door is open. Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door 1. Push the ...
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In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice. When the UNLOCK button is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the horn operates. Hazard indicator and horn mode : DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK Intelligent Key system (Using door handle request switch) HAZARD - twice OUTSIDE CHIME - twice HAZARD - once OUTSID ...
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Switching procedure : To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime) operation, push the LOCK ᭺ 1 and UN- LOCK ᭺ 2 buttons on the Intelligent Key simultaneously for more than 2 seconds. ● When the hazard indicator mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes 3 times. ● When the hazard indicator and horn mode is set, the hazard indicator flash ...
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WARNING ● Always be sure the lift gate has been closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving. ● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for exhaust gas. ● The power door ...
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-filler door by using one of the following operations, then push the left side of the door. ● Push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key carried with you. ● Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key. ● Insert the mechanical key into the door lock c ...
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CAUTION ● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage. ● Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler tube, then tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly may cause the malfunction indicator light (MIL) to illuminate. If the light illuminates because the ...
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MANUAL OPERATION (if so equipped) Tilt or telescopic operation Pull the lock lever ᭺ 1 down and adjust the steering wheel up, down, forward or rearward to the desired position. Push the lock lever up securely to lock the steering wheel in place. ELECTRIC OPERATION (if so equipped) Tilt or telescopic operation Move the lever to adjust the steering ...
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1. To block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor ᭺ 1 . 2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side ᭺ 2 . 3. Slide the sun visor ᭺ 3 in or out as needed. INSIDE MIRROR Adjust the height and the angle of the inside mirror to the desired position. SPA2471 SPA2447 ...
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Manual anti-glare type The night position ᭺ 1 will reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position ᭺ 2 when driving in day- light hours. WARNING Use the night position only when necessary, because it reduces rearview clarity. Automatic anti-glare type The inside mirror is designed so that it auto- maticall ...
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For the HomeLink ா Universal Transceiver opera- tion, see “HomeLink ா UNIVERSAL TRANS- CEIVER” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section. OUTSIDE MIRRORS WARNING Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. ...
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Foldable outside mirrors Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the rear of the vehicle. Reverse tilt-down feature (if so equipped) When backing up the vehicle, the right or left outside mirror will turn downward automatically to provide better rear visibility. 1. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion. 2. Move the selector lever to th ...
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The automatic drive positioner system has three features: ● Entry/exit function ● Seat synchronization function ● Memory storage ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION This system is designed so that the driver’s seat and steering column will automatically move when the automatic transmission selector lever is in the P (Park) position. This allows the driver ...
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SEAT SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTION The seat synchronization function automatically adjusts the positions of the steering wheel and outside mirrors when the seat is adjusted using the power seat switches. However, the steering wheel and outside mir- rors will not move if the seat is adjusted over the maximum thresholds. The system considers that the stee ...
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4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 sec- onds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1 second. The indicator light for the pushed memory switch will stay on for approximately 5 sec- onds after pushing the switch. If memory is stored in the same memory switch, the previous memory will be deleted. Linking Intelligent Key to a stored mem ...
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● When the engine is started while moving the automatic drive positioner. ● When the AT selector lever is moved from the P (Park) position to any other position. (How- ever, it will not be canceled if the switch is pushed while the seat and steering column are returning to the previous positions (entry/exit function).) ● When the driver’s d ...
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Safety note ....................................... 4 - 2 Center multi-function control panel ................. 4 - 2 How to use INFINITI controller ................... 4 - 5 How to use touch screen (models with navigation system) ................. 4 - 5 Menu options (models with naviga ...
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Bluetooth streaming audio (models with navigation system) ................ 4-75 iPod ா player operation ......................... 4-80 Music box hard-disk drive ...................... 4-82 Auxiliary input jacks (models with navigation system) ................ 4-89 Cd/dvd/usb memory care and cleaning ......... 4-90 Steering-wheel-mounted controls ...
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WARNING ● Do not disassemble or modify this system. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electric shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice any abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack of sound. Continued use of the system may result in accident, fire or electric shock. ● In case you notice any foreign object in the system ...
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1. “ AUX ” button (P. 4-22) 2. “ RADIO AM·FM ” band selector button (P. 4-51) 3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-5) 4. “ OFF ” brightness control and display ON/OFF button (P. 4-8) 5. “ INFO ” vehicle information button (P. 4-9) 6. “ DISC ” selector button (P. 4-51) 7. “ STATUS ” status display button (P. 4-8) 8. “ SETTING ” ...
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1. “ DISC·AUX ” selector button (P. 4-51) 2. “ CAMERA ” Around View Monitor display (P. 4-22) 3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-5) 4. “ OFF ” brightness control and display ON/OFF button (P. 4-8) 5. “ INFO ” vehicle information button (P. 4-9) 6. “ RADIO AM·FM ” band selector button (P. 4-51) 7. “ STATUS ” status display button ...
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HOW TO USE INFINITI CONTROLLER Choose an item on the display using the main directional buttons ᭺ 2 (or additional directional buttons ᭺ 6 with navigation system) or center dial ᭺ 3 , and push the ENTER button ᭺ 1 for operation. If you push the BACK button ᭺ 4 before the setup is completed, the setup will be canceled and/or the display wi ...
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Adjusting an item : Touch the + ᭺ 1 or Ϫ ᭺ 2 button to adjust the settings. Touch the ᭺ 3 or ᭺ 4 button to move to the previous or next item. Touch the ᭺ 5 or ᭺ 6 button to move to the previous or next page. Inputting characters : Touch the letter or number ᭺ 1 . There are some options available when input- ting characters. ● Upper ...
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MENU OPTIONS (models with navigation system) The start menu can be displayed using the menu control switch on the steering-wheel- mounted controls. 1. While the MAP or STATUS screen is dis- played, push and hold the menu control switch until the “Menu Options” screen appears. 2. Highlight the preferred item by tilting the menu control switch up ...
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HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN Vehicle functions are viewed on the display screen in menus. To select each key item, highlight the preferred item using the INFINITI controller and push the ENTER button. Whenever a menu selection is made or menu item is highlighted, different areas on the screen provide you with important information. See the fol ...
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HOW TO USE INFO BUTTON The display screen shows vehicle and naviga- tion (if so equipped) information for your con- venience. The information shown on the screen should be a guide to determine the condition of the ve- hicle. See the following for details. Vehicle information display 1. Push the INFO button on the control panel. 2. Select an item fr ...
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Fuel Economy information The distance to empty, average fuel economy and current fuel economy will be displayed for reference. To reset the average fuel economy (Avg Fuel Econ), select the “Reset Fuel Eco” or “Reset” key. If the “Fuel Eco History” or “View” key is selected, the average fuel consumption history will be displayed in g ...
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Maintenance information The maintenance intervals can be displayed for the engine oil, oil filter, tire and other reminders. To set a maintenance interval, select a preferred item from the list. You can also set to display a message to remind you that the maintenance needs to be performed. The following example shows how to set the engine oil maint ...
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The Reminder will be automatically displayed when the specified distance has been driven and every time the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON position. The reminder will not appear while driving. Select the “OK” key to hide the reminder for the rest of the current drive. To stop the reminder from appearing, perform one of the following ...
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HOW TO USE SETTING BUTTON The display as illustrated will appear when the SETTING button is pushed. For navigation settings, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. With navigation system SAA2484 Without navigation system SAA2604 With navigation system SAA2485 Without navigation system SAA2740 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and vo ...
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Audio settings The display as illustrated will appear when pushing the SETTING button and selecting the “Audio” key. Bass/Treble/Balance/Fade : To adjust the speaker tone quality and sound balance, select the “Bass”, “Treble”, “Balance” or “Fade” key and adjust it with the INFINITI controller. These items can also be adjusted by ...
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Volume and Beeps settings (models with navigation system) The display as illustrated will appear when pushing the SETTING button, selecting the “Vol- ume & Beeps” key. Audio Volume : To increase or decrease the audio volume, select the “Audio Volume” and adjust it with the INFINITI controller. You can also adjust the audio volume by tur ...
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Display settings (models with navigation system) The display as illustrated will appear when pushing the SETTING button and selecting the “Display” key. Display Adjustment : To adjust the display settings, select the “Dis- play Adjustment” key. The following settings are available. ● Display To turn off the screen, push the ENTER button a ...
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To turn on the screen, set this item to the “ON” position or push the “ ” button. Brightness/Contrast/Background Colour : To adjust the brightness, contrast and back- ground colour of the screen, select the appro- priate “Brightness”, “Contrast” or “Background Colour” key and push the ENTER button. Then, you can adjust the brigh ...
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CAMERA settings (if equipped) The “CAMERA” screen will appear when push- ing the SETTING button, selecting the “Camera” key with the INFINITI controller and pushing the ENTER button. For the details about the camera system opera- tion, see “REARVIEW MONITOR” later in this section. Predictive Course Lines : When this item is turned to ON ...
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Comfort settings The display as illustrated will appear when pushing the SETTING button and selecting the “Others” key, and then selecting the “Comfort” key. This key does not appear on the display until the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position. Auto Interior Illumination : When this item is turned to ON, the interior lights will il ...
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Language & Units settings The Language & Units settings display will appear when pushing the SETTING button, se- lecting the “Language/Units” key with the INFINITI controller and pushing the ENTER but- ton. For models with the navigation system, select the “Others” key to show the “Language/Units” key. Select Language : Select t ...
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Full Screen Display : The full screen display will appear when select- ing the “Full Screen Display” key. To operate the Image Viewer or to change the settings, select the desired key using the INFINITI controller. ● (Start) Select the “ ” key to start playing the slideshow. ● (Stop) Select the “ ” key to stop the slide- show. ● ( ...
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HOW TO USE DISC·AUX BUTTON Images being played can be switched to the center display if NTSC/PAL compatible devices are connected to the auxiliary input jacks in the center console. (See “AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS (models with navigation system)” later in this section.) Push the DISC·AUX (with navigation system) or AUX (without navigation system) ...
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● Do not put anything on the rearview camera. The rearview camera is installed above the license plate. ● When washing the vehicle with high- pressure water, be sure not to spray it around the camera. Otherwise, water may enter the camera unit causing water conden- sation on the lens, a malfunction, fire or an electric shock. ● Do not strike ...
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● If the battery is disconnected or becomes discharged, the predicted course lines may not be displayed correctly. If this occurs, perform the following procedures. – Drive the vehicle on a straight road for more than 5 minutes. ● When the steering wheel is turned with the ignition switch in the “ACC” position, the predicted course lines ...
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3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting the steering wheel so that the predicted course lines ᭺ B enter the parking space ᭺ C . 4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make the vehicle width guide lines ᭺ D parallel to the parking space ᭺ C while referring to the predicted course lines. 5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, move ...
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the hill is the place ᭺ B . Note that any object on the hill is further than it appears on the monitor. Backing up on a steep downhill When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown further than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the place ᭺ A , but ...
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Backing up near a projecting object The predicted course lines ᭺ A do not touch the object in the display. However, the vehicle may hit the object if it projects over the actual backing up course. Backing up behind a projecting object The position ᭺ C is shown further than the position ᭺ B in the display. However, the posi- tion ᭺ C is actu ...
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OPERATING TIPS ● When the selector lever is shifted to the “R” (Reverse) position, the monitor screen auto- matically changes to the rearview monitor mode. However, the radio can be heard. ● It may take some time until the rearview monitor is displayed after the selector lever has been shifted to “R” from another posi- tion or to anothe ...
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There are some areas where the system will not detect objects. When in the front or the rearview display, an object below the bumper or on the ground may not be detected ᭺ 1 . When in the bird-eye view, a tall object near the seam of the camera detecting areas will not appear in the monitor ᭺ 2 . WARNING ● The Around View Monitor is a conveni ...
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HOW TO SWITCH THE DISPLAY The Around View Monitor display consists of the left and the right screens. You can see a combination of different views on the screens as illustrated above. Starting with the selector lever operation ● When the selector lever is shifted into the “R” (Reverse) position ᭺ 1 while another screen ᭺ A is displayed, A ...
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When selecting the “Wide”, “Side” or “Top” key on the screen using the INFINITI control- ler and pushing the ENTER button, the view on the screen will change to the one previ- ously selected ᭺ 4 , ᭺ 6 , ᭺ 8 . ● Once you have changed the view on the screen on the passenger’s side, the view on the driver’s side will change to ...
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Front and rearview Guiding lines, which indicate the vehicle width and distances to objects with reference to the vehicle body line ᭺ A , are displayed on the monitor. Distance guide lines: Indicate distances from the vehicle body. ● Red line ᭺ 1 : approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) ● Yellow line ᭺ 2 : approx. 3 ft (1 m) ● Green line ᭺ 3 : approx ...
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NOTE: When the monitor displays the front view and the steering wheel turns about 90 degrees or less from the neutral position, both the right and left predicted course lines ᭺ 6 are displayed. When the steering wheel turns about 90 degrees or more, a line is displayed only on the opposite side of the turn. Bird-eye view The bird-eye view shows t ...
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Front-side view Guiding lines: Guiding lines that indicate the width and the front end of the vehicle are displayed on the monitor. The front-of-vehicle line ᭺ 1 shows the front part of the vehicle. The side-of-vehicle line ᭺ 2 shows the vehicle width including the outside mirror. The extensions ᭺ 3 of both the front ᭺ 1 and side ᭺ 2 line ...
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Vehicle width guide lines ᭺ 5 : Indicates the vehicle width when backing up. The corner sonar indicator ᭺ 6 will appear when a corner of the vehicle moves closer to an object. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED AND ACTUAL DISTANCES The distance guide line and the vehicle width guide line on the front and the rearview should be used as a reference onl ...
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Moving to a steep downhill When moving the vehicle down a hill, the dis- tance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown further than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the place ᭺ A , but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on the hill is the place ᭺ B . Note that any object on the hill is viewed in ...
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Moving closer to a projecting object The position ᭺ C is shown further than the position ᭺ B in the display. However, the posi- tion ᭺ C is actually at the same distance as the position ᭺ A . The vehicle may hit the object when moving toward the position ᭺ A if the object projects over the actual moving course. CAMERA AIDING CORNER SONAR ...
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HOW TO ADJUST THE SCREEN VIEW To adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness, Tint, Color, Contrast and Black Level of the Around View Monitor, push the SETTING button with the Around View Monitor on, select the item key and adjust the level using the INFINITI control- ler. Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color, Con- trast and Black Level of the Arou ...
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Sensor Beep: When this item is turned to ON, you will hear a tone sound when the corner sonar indicator appears. Parking Sensor Display: When this item is turned to ON, the corner sonar indicator is displayed in the front-side view. Corner Sensor Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity level of the corner sonar higher (right) or lower (left). OPERATING ...
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Open or close, and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators. : This symbol indicates that the vents are closed. : This symbol indicates that the vents are open. Center ventilators SAA1981 Side ventilators SAA1982 Rear SAA0564B VENTILATORS 4-40 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems ભ — — 07/16/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possib ...
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1. “AUTO” automatic climate control ON button/Temperature control dial (driver side) 2. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button 3. “ ” fan speed increase button 4. “ ” front defroster button 5. “MODE” manual air flow control button 6. “DUAL” zone control ON/OFF button/Temperature control dial (pas- senger side) 7. “OFF” butt ...
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A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal- function. Heating (A/C OFF) : The air conditioner does not activate in this mode. When you need to heat only, use this mode. 1. Push the “AUTO” button on. 2. Push the “A/C” button. (The A/C indicator wi ...
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Air flow control : Pushing the “MODE” manual air flow control button selects the air outlet to: : Air flows from center and side ventila- tors. : Air flows from center and side ventila- tors and foot outlets. : Air flows mainly from foot outlets. : Air flows from defroster and foot outlets. To turn the system off : Push the OFF button. 1. “AU ...
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2. Use the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature. ● The temperature can be set within the following range. – For U.S.: 60 to 90°F – For Canada: 18 to 32°C ● The temperature of the passenger com- partment will be maintained automati- cally. Air flow distribution and fan speed will also be controlled automatically. 3. To t ...
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Automatic intake air control : In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con- trolled automatically. To manually control the intake air, push the intake air control button “ ”. To return to the automatic con- trol mode, push the intake air control button “ ” for about 2 seconds. The indi- cator lights (both air recirculation and outside air ...
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (Type C ) Automatic operation (AUTO) The AUTO mode may be used year-round as the system automatically controls constant tem- perature, air flow distribution and fan speed after the desired temperature is set manually. To turn off the heater and air conditioner, push the “OFF” button. Cooling and dehumidified heating : ...
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● To cancel the separate temperature set- ting, push the “DUAL” button, the indica- tor light turns off, and the driver’s side temperature setting will be applied to both the driver’s and front passenger’s sides. ● Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Doing so may cause the temperature not to be con- trol ...
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Outside air circulation : Push the intake air control button to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. The indicator light on the “ ” side and “ ” side will turn off. Automatic intake air control : In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con- trolled automatically. To manually control the intake air, push the intake air control b ...
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● The outside temperature is about 32°F (0°C) or more. When the automatic intake air control is ON, for the first 5 minutes, the recirculation mode is selected to prevent dust, dirt and pollen from entering the vehicle and cleans the air inside of the vehicle with Plasumacluster ion that are emitted from the ventilator. After 5 minutes, the sen ...
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SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROL The climate control system in your INFINITI is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. However, special charging equipment and lubricant are required when servicing your INFINITI air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants wi ...
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FM radio reception : Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the dista ...
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Compact Disc (CD) player ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player. ● Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer. ● During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidif ...
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DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player (models with navigation system) ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD/DVD insert slot. This could damage the CD/DVD player. ● During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD/DVD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely. ● The player m ...
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Unplayable File: – The file may be copy protected. – The file is not MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A or DivX ா type. Region Invalid: – The DVD is not for region 1 or all regions. Use DVDs with a region code “1”, “ALL” or “1 included” for your DVD entertainment system. (The region code ᭺ A is displayed as a small symbol printed on the top o ...
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● Do not connect a USB device if a connector or cable is wet. Allow the cable and/or connectors to dry completely before con- necting the USB device. If the connector is exposed to fluids other than water, evapora- tive residue may cause a short between the connector pins. ● Large video podcast files cause slow re- sponses in an iPod ா . The ...
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* Windows ா and Windows Media ா are regis- tered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries. Playback order : ● The folder names of folders not containing compressed audio files are not shown in the display. ● If there is a file in the top level of a disc/USB, “Root Folder” i ...
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Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB2.0 Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. * Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-base ...
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Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB2.0 Folder levels With navigation system: Folder levels: 8, Folders: 255 (including root folder), Files: 512 (Max. 255 files for one folder) Without navigation system: Folder levels: 8, Folders and files: 999 (Max. 255 files for one folder) Text character number limitation Wit ...
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Troubleshooting guide : Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc or USB device was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player, and if there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, ...
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Compressed Video Files (models with navigation system) Explanation of terms : ● DivX ா - DivX ா refers to the DivX ா codec owned by DivX, Inc. used for a lossy com- pression of video based on MPEG-4. ● AVI - AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave. It is a standard file format originated by Mi- crosoft Corporation. A “.divx” encoded fil ...
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Bluetooth Audio player (models with navigation system) ● Some Bluetooth ா audio devices may not be recognized by the in-vehicle audio system. Contact an INFINITI retailer for compatible devices. ● It is necessary to set up the wireless connec- tion between a compatible Bluetooth ா audio device and the in-vehicle Bluetooth ா module before ...
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1. ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob 2. Radio SCAN (tuning) button 3. RDM (random) RPT (repeat) play button 4. Radio CAT (category)/REW (rewind) but- ton for SEEK/TRACK 5. FF (fast forward) button for SEEK/TRACK 6. Radio tuning / MP3/WMA/AAC folder selector / AUDIO control knob 7. CD EJECT button 8. Radio station preset and CD selector buttons No satelli ...
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1. AM·FM·SAT band select button 2. DISC·AUX button 1. RADIO AM·FM band select button 2. DISC/DISC·AUX button FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER For all operation precautions, see “AUDIO OP- ERATION PRECAUTIONS” earlier in this section. The satellite radio mode requires an active XM Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite rad ...
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mediately before the system was turned off. While the system is on, pushing the ON·OFF button turns the system off. Turn the VOL control knob to adjust the volume. Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance : To adjust Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade, push the Audio control knob. When the display shows the setting you want to change (Bass, Treble, ...
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SCAN tuning : Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high frequencies and stop at each broadcast- ing station/channel for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station/channel. If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves ...
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Compact Disc (CD) player operation Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position and insert the Compact Disc (CD) into the slot with the label side facing up. The CD will be guided automatically into the slot and start playing. After loading the CD, the number of tracks on the CD and the play time will appear on the display. If the radio is al ...
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CD with compressed audio files: ● Folder title ● File title ● Song title ● Album title ● Artist Next/Previous Track and Fast Forward/Rewind : When the (fast forward) or (re- wind) button is pushed for more than 1.5 sec- onds while the CD is being played, the CD will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the ...
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CAUTION ● Only operate the DVD while the vehicle en- gine is running. Operating the DVD for ex- tended periods of time with the engine OFF can discharge the vehicle battery. ● Do not allow the system to get wet. Exces- sive moisture such as spilled liquids may cause the system to malfunction. ● While playing VIDEO-CD media, this DVD player do ...
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/ Commercial Skip: This function is only for DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR. Select the “ ”o r“ ” key to skip forward or backwards by the set amount as defined in the DVD Settings menu. / Next/Previous Image: This function is only for DVD-AUDIO. Select the “ ”o r“ ” key to advance or rewind the still image. The still image will advance or rewind ...
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Angle (DVD-VIDEO) : If the DVD contains different angles (such as moving images), the current image angle can be switched to another one. Select the “Angle” key. The angle will change each time the “+” side or “ Ϫ ” side is selected. Angle Mark (DVD-VIDEO) : When this item is turned on, an angle mark will be shown on the bottom of the ...
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File selection (models with navigation system) When there are both audio and movie files in the USB memory, the mode select screen is displayed. Select the preferred contents to play. When there is only one type of file, the audio or movie operation screen is displayed and starts to play. If a video file restricts the number of playbacks, a pop-up ...
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Folder selection : To change to another folder in the USB memory, turn the folder selector or choose a folder displayed on the screen using the INFINITI controller. REPEAT (RPT), RANDOM (RDM) : When the RPT button is pushed while the USB memory is played, the play pattern can be change as follows. To change the play mode, push the RPT button repeat ...
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Movie file operation (models with navigation system) Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the USB memory while watching the images. PLAY : When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the system off and the USB memory inserted, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and a USB memory is inserte ...
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Settings : Select the “Settings” key to adjust the following settings. ● Audio File Playback Switch to the audio playback mode. This item is displayed only when the USB memory contains the audio files. ● Play Mode Select the “Normal” or “1 Track Repeat” play mode. ● 10 Key Search Select the “10 Key Search” key to open the numb ...
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– Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference and 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IC Regulatory information : – Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference, ...
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3. A confirmation screen will be displayed. Select “No”. Note: Selecting “Yes” will only connect the hands free phone portion of a Bluetooth ா device. 4. Choose a PIN code to use with the com- patible Bluetooth audio device using the number input screen. The PIN code will need to be entered into the Bluetooth audio device after step 5. Se ...
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Audio main operation Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Then, push the DISC·AUX button re- peatedly to switch to the Bluetooth audio mode. If the system has been turned off while the Bluetooth audio device was playing, pushing the ON·OFF/VOL control knob will start the Bluetooth audio device. The ability to pause, change tracks, ...
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Play Mode : The play mode setting display will appear when the “Menu” key is selected. Choose the preferred play mode from the fol- lowing items. ● Shuffle Choose “Shuffle OFF”, “Shuffle All Tracks” and “Shuffle Group”. ● Repeat Choose from “Repeat OFF”, “Repeat 1 Track”, “Repeat All Tracks” and “Repeat Group”. B ...
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Replace Connected Phone : Replace the Bluetooth connection with a con- nected Bluetooth cellular phone. For details about Hands-Free Phone System, see “BLUETOOTH ா HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM (models with navigation system)” later in this section. IPOD ா PLAYER OPERATION Connecting iPod ா Open the console lid and connect the iPod ா cable to ...
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● First generation iPod touch ா (firmware ver- sion 2.1) ● Second generation iPod touch ா (firmware version 2.1.1) ● First generation iPod nano ா (firmware ver- sion 1.3.1) ● Second generation iPod nano ா (firmware version 1.1.3) ● Third generation iPod nano ா (firmware ver- sion 1.1 PC) Make sure that the iPod ா version is up ...
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MUSIC BOX ா The Music Box ா can store songs from CDs being played. The system has a 9.3GB storage capac- ity in models with navigation system or a 2.0GB (800 MB for music storage) for models without navigation system. The following CDs can be recorded in the “Mu- sic Box” hard-disk drive audio system. ● CDs that contain uncompressed audio ...
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If the title information of the track being re- corded is stored either in the hard-disk drive or in the CD, the title is automatically displayed on the screen. For title acquisition from the hard- disk drive, music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote ா . If a track is not recorded successfully due to skipping sounds ...
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Playing recorded songs Select the “Music Box” audio system by using one of the following methods. ● Push the audio source switch on the steering wheel repeatedly until the center display changes to the Music Box mode. (See “STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS FOR AUDIO” later in this section.) ● Push the DISC·AUX or DISC button repeat- edl ...
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REPEAT (RPT), RANDOM (RDM) : When the RPT·RDM button is pushed while a track is being played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: (Normal) → 1 Album Repeat → 1 Track Repeat → 1 Album Random → All Random → (Normal) Tag Track (models with navigation system) : Select “Tag Track” key on the screen when a track is being played. A ...
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My Playlists (models with navigation system) : Displays the Playlist and edits the Playlist if necessary. Select the “Edit” key. The following items are available ● Add Current Songs Add a current track to the Playlist. ● Add Songs by Album Displays a list of albums in alphabetical order. Selecting an album displays all of the tracks in the ...
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Music Box settings To set the Music box hard drive to your pre- ferred settings, select the “ Menu ” key during playback, and the “ Music Box Settings ” key with the INFINITI controller, and then push the ENTER button. Music Box Used/Free Space : Information about “Saved Album”, “Saved Track” and “Remaining Time” is displayed. A ...
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Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERV- ERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN. You agree that your non-exclusive license to ...
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS (models with navigation system) The auxiliary input jacks are located in the center console. NTSC compatible devices such as video games, camcorders and portable video players can be connected to the auxiliary jacks. Compatible audio devices, such as some MP3 players, can also be connected to the system through the auxiliary j ...
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AUX Menu When the “Menu” key on the display is selected while in the AUX mode, the menu screen will be displayed. Display Mode : Choose the display mode from the following items. ● Normal ● Wide ● Cinema Volume Settings (models with navigation sys- tem) : Choose the volume setting from the following items. ● Low ● Medium ● High Disp ...
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1. Audio source switch 2. Menu control switch (models with navi- gation system) or audio tuning switch (models without navigation system) 3. Volume control switch 4. Back switch STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS FOR AUDIO Menu control switch (models with navigation system) or audio tuning switch (models without navigation system) While the display is ...
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XM Satellite Radio (if so equipped) : ● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds will increase or decrease the preset channel. ● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds will go to the next or previous category. ● Pushing the menu control switch (models with navigation system) will show the XM Menu. iPod ா : ● Tilting up/down for less t ...
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ANTENNA Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear window. CAUTION ● Do not place metalized film near the rear window glass or attach any metal parts to it. This may cause poor reception or noise. ● When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window antenna. Lightly wipe along the ...
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When installing a car phone or a CB radio in your INFINITI, be sure to observe the following cautions, otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the electronic control modules and electronic control system harness. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juri ...
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phone module when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position with the registered cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth ா cellular phones in the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. The INFINITI Voice Recognition system supports the ph ...
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REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Regulatory information – CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the sup- plied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modi- fication, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. – Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may no ...
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CONTROL BUTTONS 1) PHONE button 2) TALK/PHONE SEND button CONNECTING PROCEDURE 1. Push the PHONE button or the button, and select the “Connect Phone” key. SAA1987 SAA2519 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-97 ભ — — 07/16/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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2. When a PIN code appears on the screen, operate the compatible Bluetooth ா cellu- lar phone to enter the PIN code. The connecting procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for the details. You can also visit www.InfinitiUSA.com/bluetooth or call INFINITI Consumer Affairs Dep ...
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3. Choose the method for entering the phonebook entry. For this example, select “Enter Number by Keypad”. 4. Enter the digits and select the “OK” key. (See “HOW TO USE TOUCH SCREEN (mod- els with navigation system)” earlier in this section.) 5. Select the “Voicetag” key to record a name to speak when using the INFINITI Voice Recogni ...
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Editing the Vehicle Phonebook 1. Push the PHONE button and select the “Vehicle Phonebook” key. 2. Select the desired entry from the dis- played list. 3. Select the “Edit” key. 4. Select the desired item to change. The following editing items are available: ● Entry # Changes the displayed number of the se- lected entry. ● Name Edit the n ...
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MAKING A CALL To make a call, follow this procedure. 1. Push the PHONE button on the instrument panel or the button on the steering wheel. The “PHONE” screen will appear on the display. 2. Select the “Handset Phonebook” key on the “PHONE” menu. 3. Select the desired entry from the list. 4. Confirm the correct entry by selecting for the ...
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RECEIVING A CALL When you hear a phone ring, the display will change to the incoming call mode. To receive a call, perform one of the following procedures listed below. a) Select the “Answer” key. b) Push the PHONE button on the instrument panel. c) Push the button on the steering wheel. There are some options available when receiv- ing a call. ...
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● Keypad Using the touch tone, send digits to the connected party for using services such as voicemail. ● Cancel Mute This will appear after “Mute” is selected. Mute will be canceled. To adjust the person’s voice to be louder or quieter, push the volume control switch (+ or Ϫ ) on the steering wheel or turn the volume control knob on the ...
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Auto Download When this item is activated, the phonebook of a hands-free phone is automatically downloaded at the same time that the hands-free phone is connected. 4-104 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems ભ — — 07/16/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the com- mand correctly. ...
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WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to ve- hicle operation. ● If you find yourself unable to devote full at- tention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe locatio ...
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● If the Bluetooth ா Hands-Free Phone System seems to be malfunctioning, please contact an INFINITI retailer. ● Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers. Stor- ing the device in a different location may reduce or eliminate the noise. ● Refer to the cellular phone ...
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Before starting : To get the best performance out of the Voice Recognition System, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate the surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from recognizing the voice commands cor- rectly. ● Wait un ...
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4. The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands. 5. After the tone sounds, speak the phone number. 6. When you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back and announces the available commands. 7. After system responds, speak “Dial” and the system dials the spoken numbers. Operating ...
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3. Give your instructions to the system by saying: “Dial John” for example (“John” must have been previously set as a voice tag for John’s phone number) or “Dial One” if John is classified as one in the phonebook. If the system cannot understand your com- mand, repeat it according to the recommen- dations mentioned in “How to speak ...
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List of voice commands : COMMAND ACTION “Call/Dial” “<name>” Dials the specified <name>. “Call/Dial” “Redial” Dials the last number. “Call” “<number>” Dials the specified <number>. “Phonebook” “<name>” Displays the specified <name> in the phonebook. “Phonebook” “List Names” ...
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PAIRING PROCEDURE Up to 5 cellular phones can be registered. 1. Push the button on the steering wheel. The system announces the avail- able commands. 2. Speak: “Connect Phone”. The system ac- knowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands. 3. Speak: “Add Phone”. The system ac- knowledges the command and asks you to ...
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5. The system asks the user to speak a name for the phone. Speak: “Yes”. The system acknowledges the command and registers the cellular phone. If the name is too long or too short, the system tells the user, then prompts the user for a name again. Also, if more than one phone is connected and the name sounds too much like a name already used, t ...
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RECEIVING A CALL When the ring tone is heard, press the button on the steering wheel. Once the call has ended, press the button on the steering wheel. NOTE: To reject a call when the ring tone is heard, press the button on the steering wheel. DURING A CALL During a call there are several command op- tions available. Press the button on the steering ...
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PHONE SETTINGS Call ● (a name) If there are entries stored in the Phone Book, a number associated with a name and loca- tion can be dialed. See “Phone book regis- tration” in this section to learn how to store entries. When prompted by the system, say the name of the phone book entry to call. The system acknowledges the name. If there are mul ...
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● List Names Use the List Names command to hear the names and locations registered in the phonebook. When the system acknowledges the command, the system announces all voicetags registered in the system. Playback of the list can be stopped at any time by pressing a button on the steering wheel. The system ends the VR session. ● Transfer Entry U ...
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● Redial Use the Redial command to dial the last outgoing call. ● Callback Use the Callback command to dial the last incoming call. ● Help The system announces the available com- mands. Connect Phone ● Add Phone Use the Pair Phone command to connect a compatible phone to the Bluetooth ா Hands- Free Phone System. When asked to enter a PIN ...
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NOTE: When the user deletes a phone, the associated phone book for that phone will also be deleted. ● Replace Phone Use the Replace Phone command to change the priority level of the active phone. The priority level determines which phone is active when more than one paired Bluetooth ா phone is in the vehicle. The system states the priority leve ...
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The voice adaptation mode will stop if: ● The button is pressed in voice adap- tation mode. ● The vehicle is driven during voice adaptation mode. ● The ignition switch is turned to the OFF or LOCK position. INFINITI Voice Recognition allows hands-free operation of the Phone, Navigation, Information and Audio systems in one of two modes, Stan- ...
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Activating Standard Mode When the Alternate Command Mode is active, perform the following steps to switch to the Standard Mode. 1. Push the SETTING button on the instru- ment panel. 2. Select the “Others” key. 3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Select the “Alternate Command Mode” key. 5. The indicator turns off and the Standard M ...
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Available items : ● Getting Started Describes the basics of how to operate the INFINITI Voice Recognition system. ● Let’s Practice Mode that allows practicing by following the instructions of the system voice. ● Using the Address Book Tutorial for entering a destination by using the Address Book. ● Finding a Street Address (if so equipped ...
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Useful tips for correct operation You can display useful speaking tips to help the system recognize your voice commands cor- rectly. Select “Help on Speaking” to start display. USING THE SYSTEM Initialization When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, INFINITI Voice Recognition is initial- ized, which takes a few seconds. When com- ...
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2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Would you like to access Phone, Naviga- tion, Information, Audio or Help?”. 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. Selecting the “Practice” key will start the practice mode. See “Let’s Practice” earlier in this secti ...
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Command List Category Command : Command Action Phone Operates the Phone function Navigation Operates the Navigation function Information Displays the vehicle Information function Audio Operates the Audio function. Help Displays User Guide ● Phone Command: Command Action Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Vehicle Ph ...
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● Navigation Command: Command Action Home Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route to the location. Places Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location. Address Book Searches for stored information in the Address Book. Previous D ...
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● General Commands Command Action Go back Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen Exit Cancels Voice Recognition 4-126 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems ભ — — 07/16/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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Voice command examples To use the INFINITI Voice Recognition function, speaking one command is sometimes suffi- cient, but at other times it is necessary to speak two or more commands. As examples, some additional basic operations by voice commands are described here. For navigation system commands, see the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Ma ...
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4. Speak “Dial Number”. 5. Speak “8 0 0”. Selecting the “Manual Controls” key switches the screen to the keypad to input the phone number manually. 6. The system announces, “Please say the next three digits or dial, or say change number.” 7. Speak “6 6 2”. SAA2536 SAA2537 SAA2538 4-128 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice re ...
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8. The system announces, “Please say the last four digits” or say change number. 9. Speak “ 6200 ” . 10. The system announces, “Dial or Change Number?” 11. Speak “Dial”. 12. The system makes a call to 800-620- 6200. Note : ● You can also speak “800-620-6200” (10 continuous digits) or “620-6200” (7 continu- ous digits), if ...
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Example 2 - Placing an international call to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333 : 1. Push the TALK switch located on the steering wheel. 2. The system announces, “Would you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. Speak “Phone”. 4. Speak “International Call”. SAA1588 SAA2535 SAA2536 4-130 Monitor, climate, audio, pho ...
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5. Speak “011811112223333”. 6. Speak “Dial”. 7. System makes a call to 011-81-111-222- 3333. Note : Any digit input format is available in the Inter- national Number input process. INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION ALTERNATE COMMAND MODE The following section is applicable when Alter- nate Command Mode is activated. When Alternate Command Mode is ...
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Activating Alternate Command Mode When the Standard Mode is active, perform the following steps to switch to the Alternate Com- mand Mode. 1. Push the SETTING button on the instru- ment panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key. 3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Highlight the “Alternate Command Mode” key. 5. The confirmation messa ...
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5. Select a category from the list. 6. Select an item. 7. If necessary, scroll the screen using the INFINITI controller to view the entire list. 8. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen. SAA2545 SAA2546 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-133 ભ — — 07/16/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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List of help commands Phone Commands : Command Action Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number. Vehicle Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Vehicle Phonebook. Handset Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone. Call History Incoming Calls Makes a call to the incoming call number. Outgoing C ...
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Information Commands : Command Action Fuel Economy Displays fuel economy information. Maintenance Displays maintenance information. Where am I? Displays your current location. Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system ON and OFF. Weather Information Displays weather information. Weather Map Displays a weather map. Audio Commands : Co ...
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Help Commands : Command Action Command List Navigation Commands Displays the navigation command list. Phone Commands Displays the phone command list. Audio Commands Displays the audio command list. Information Commands Displays the information command list. Help Commands Displays the help command list. User Guide Displays the User Guide. Speaker Ad ...
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Displaying user guide You can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which con- tains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. 1. Push the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the “Others” key using the multi- function controller and push the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “Voice ...
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● When the air conditioner is in the AUTO mode, the fan speed decreases automati- cally for easy recognition. ● Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a command. ● Speak in a natural voice without pausing between words. Giving voice command 1. Push and release the TALK switch located on the steering wheel. 2. A list of commands appears on t ...
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● Push the BACK button once to return to the previous screen. ● If you want to cancel the command, push and hold the TALK switch for 1 sec- ond. The message “Voice canceled” will be announced. ● To skip the voice guidance function and give the command immediately, press the TALK switch to interrupt the system. Re- member to speak after th ...
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4. Select the user whose voice is memorized by the system. 5. Select the “Start Speaker Adaptation Learning” key. 6. Select a category to be learned by the system from the following list. ● Phone Commands ● Navigation Commands ● Information Commands ● Audio Commands ● Help Commands The voice commands in the category are displayed. 7. ...
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Speaker Adaptation function settings : Edit User Name Edit the user name using the keypad displayed on the screen. Delete Voice Data Resets the user’s voice that the voice recogni- tion system has learned. Continuous Learning When this item is turned to ON, you can have the system learn the voice commands in suc- cession, without selecting comman ...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message Solut ...
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Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-143 MEMO ...
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5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .................. 5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ............................. 5 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 5 - 3 Avoiding collision and rollover ................... 5 - 5 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ...
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Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control system equipped models) .............. 5-48 Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if so equipped) .................................. 5-48 Precautions on distance control assist system ....................................... 5-48 Distance control assist operation ............... 5-50 Forward Collision ...
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WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. They could accidentally injure them- selves or others through inadvertent opera- tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ...
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● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys- tems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating conditions are detected. Have the vehicle inspected promptl ...
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● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illumi- nate. If the warning light illuminates in ...
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● If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/AC converter is being used in or near the vehicle. FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera ...
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3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight course. 4. When appropriate, slowly release the ac- celerator pedal to gradually slow the ve- hicle. 5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the ve- hicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle back onto the ...
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DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces co- ordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol in- creases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Addition- ally, if you are injured in ...
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WARNING Do not operate the push-button ignition switch while driving the vehicle except in an emer- gency. (The engine will stop when the ignition switch is pushed 3 consecutive times or the ignition switch is pushed and held for more than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a crash and serious inju ...
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION When the ignition switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch position will change as follows: ● Push center once to change to ACC. ● Push center two times to change to ON. ● Push center three times to change to OFF. (No position illuminates.) ● Push center four times to ret ...
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OFF The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel. The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position. CAUTION Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running ...
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● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflatio ...
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5 speed automatic transmission The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled by a transmission con- trol module to produce maximum efficiency and smooth operation. Shown on the following pages are the recom- mended operating procedures for this transmis- sion. Follow these procedures for maximum vehi ...
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Shifting To move the selector lever, : Push the button while depressing the brake pedal, : Push the button, : Just move the selector lever. After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and shift the selector lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), DS (Drive Sport) or Manual shift mode position. Push the button to shi ...
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DS (Drive Sport) mode Move the selector lever from D (Drive) to the left into the manual shift gate. The transmission position indicator in the meter shows “DS”. In the DS (Drive Sport) mode, the transmission changes to the “sporty” driving shift operation, creating a more aggressive acceleration feeling than the D (Drive) mode and providin ...
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Accelerator downshift — In D (Drive) position — For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into the lower gear, depend- ing on the vehicle speed. Fail-safe When the fail-safe operation occurs, note that the transmission will be locked in any of the forward gears according to ...
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WARNING ● Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. ● Do not release the parking brake from out- side the vehicle. ● Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged. ● Do not leave children un ...
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The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/ Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 45 MPH (72 km/h) and above, and when it is traveling close to either the left or the right of a traveling lane. Each system functions as follows: ● Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system — warns the dri ...
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM Precautions on LDW system WARNING ● This system is only a warning device to in- form the driver of a potential unintended lane departure. It will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s re- sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in ...
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LDW system operation The LDW system provides a lane departure warning function when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 45 MPH (72 km/h) and above. When the vehicle approaches either the left or the right side of the traveling lane, a warning chime will sound and the lane depar- ture warning light (orange) on the instrument panel will ...
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LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP) SYSTEM Precautions on LDP system WARNING ● The LDP system will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s re- sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in control of vehicle at all times. ● The LDP system is primarily intended for use on w ...
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● On roads where there are sharply contrast- ing objects, such as shadows, snow, water, wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after road repairs. (The LDP system could detect these items as lane markers.) ● On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates. ● When the vehicle’s traveling direction does not align with the lane marker. ● ...
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To turn on the LDP system, push the LDP switch on the steering wheel after starting the engine. The LDP ON indicator light (green) on the instru- ment panel will illuminate. Push the LDP switch again to turn off the LDP system. The LDP ON indicator light will turn off. The LDP switch is used for both the LDP and DCA systems. When the LDP switch is ...
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3. To set the LDP system to on or off, high- light the “Lane Departure Prevention” key, select ON or OFF and push the ENTER ᭺ 2 button. If both the LDP and DCA systems are set to OFF on the display, when the LDP switch is pushed, the LDP ON indicator light and the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system switch indicator light will blink for appr ...
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Temporary disabled status at high temperature : If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under high temperature conditions (over approxi- mately 104°F (40°C)) and then the LDP system is turned on, the LDP system may be deactivated automatically. The LDP ON indicator (green) will blink. When the interior temperature is reduced, the system will ...
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PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it will cancel automatically. The SET indicator on the dot matrix liquid crystal display will then blink to warn the driver. ● If the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high, the cruise control system will be canceled automatically. ● If the SET indicator b ...
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come on in the instrument panel.) Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed. ● To pass another vehicle, depress the accel- erator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously set speed. ● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed on winding or hilly roads. If this happens ...
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The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system maintains a selected distance from the vehicle in front of you within the speed range of 0 to 90 MPH (0 to 144 km/h) up to the set speed. The set speed can be selected by the driver between 20 to 90 MPH (32 to 144 km/h). The vehicle travels at a set speed when the road ahead is clear. The ICC system can b ...
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1. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode 2. Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode Push the MAIN switch ᭺ A to choose the cruise control mode between the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ᭺ 1 and the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode ᭺ 2 . To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con- trol mode ᭺ 1 , quickly ...
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PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TO- VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE The system is intended to enhance the opera- tion of the vehicle when following a vehicle traveling in the same lane and direction. If the distance sensor ᭺ A detects a slower moving vehicle ahead, the system will reduce the vehicle speed so that your vehicle follows the vehicle in front at ...
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– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) When the windshield wiper is operated at the low speed (LO) or high speed (HI) po- sition, the Intelligent Cruise Control sys- tem is automatically canceled. – When strong light (for example, at sun- rise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle – When rain, snow or dirt adhere to ...
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the vehicle ahead, the ICC system may not maintain the selected distance. The following are some conditions in which the sensor cannot detect the signals: ● When the reflector of the vehicle ahead is positioned high on the vehicle (trailer, etc.) ● When the reflector on the vehicle ahead is missing, damaged or covered ● When the reflector of ...
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The detection zone of the ICC sensor is limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the detection zone for the vehicle-to-vehicle distance detection mode to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead. A vehicle ahead may move outside of the de- tection zone due to its position within the same lane of travel. Motorcycles may not be detected in th ...
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When driving on some roads, such as winding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads which are under construction, the ICC sensor may detect vehicles in a different lane, or may temporarily not detect a vehicle traveling ahead. This may cause the ICC system to decelerate or acceler- ate the vehicle. The detection of vehicles may also be affected by v ...
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Intelligent cruise control switch The system is operated by a MAIN switch and four control switches, all mounted on the steer- ing wheel. 1) RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Resumes set speed or increases speed incrementally. 2) SET/COAST switch: Sets desired cruise speed, reduces speed incrementally. 3) CANCEL switch: Deactivates the system without erasi ...
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5) Set vehicle speed indicator: Indicates the set vehicle speed. For Canadian models, the speed is dis- played in km/h. 6) Intelligent Cruise Control system warning light (orange): The light comes on if there is a malfunc- tion in the ICC system. When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the indicators come on as illustrated to check f ...
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To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle to the desired speed, push the SET/COAST switch and release it. (Vehicle ahead detection indica- tor, set distance indicator and set vehicle speed indicator come on.) Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed. When the SET/COAST switch is pushed under the follow ...
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When the SET/COAST switch is pushed under the following conditions, the system cannot be set. A warning chime will sound and the ICC indica- tors will blink. ● When the SNOW mode switch is ON (To use the ICC system, turn off the SNOW mode switch, push the MAIN switch to turn off the ICC and reset the ICC switch by pressing the MAIN switch again.) ...
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1. System set display with vehicle ahead 2. System set display without vehicle ahead System operation WARNING Normally when controlling the distance to a vehicle ahead, this system automatically accel- erates or decelerates your vehicle according to the speed of the vehicle ahead. Depress the accelerator to properly accelerate your vehicle when acc ...
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Vehicle ahead not detected : When a vehicle is no longer detected ahead, the ICC system gradually accelerates your vehicle to resume the previously set vehicle speed. The ICC system then maintains the set speed. When a vehicle is no longer detected the vehicle ahead detection indicator turns off. If a vehicle ahead appears during acceleration to th ...
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● Push, then quickly release the SET/COAST switch. Each time you do this, the set speed will decrease by approximately 1 MPH (1 km/h for Canada). To resume the preset speed, push and release the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. The vehicle will resume the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 20 MPH (32 km/h). How to change the set dist ...
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● The distance to the vehicle ahead will change according to the vehicle speed. The higher the vehicle speed, the longer the distance. ● If the engine is stopped, the set distance becomes “long”. (Each time the engine is started, the initial setting becomes “long”.) Approach warning If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle ahead due ...
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NOTE: The approach warning chime may sound and the system display may blink when the ICC sensor detects some reflectors ᭺ A which are fitted on vehicles in other lanes or on the side of the road. This may cause the ICC system to decelerate or accelerate the vehicle. The ICC sensor may de- tect these reflectors when the vehicle is driven on windin ...
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Warning light and display Condition A : Under the following conditions, the Intelligent Cruise Control system is automatically can- celed. The chime will sound and the system will not be able to be set. ● When the VDC system is turned off ● When the VDC or ABS (including the traction control system) operates ● When a tire slips ● When the S ...
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Condition C : When the ICC system is not operating properly, the chime sounds and the system warning light (orange) will come on. Action to take : If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the engine, resume driving and set the ICC system again. If it is not possible to set the system or the indic ...
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– in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed – on winding or hilly roads – on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) – in very windy areas ● Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident. Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control switch 1) RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Resumes set speed or increases speed i ...
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Operating conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode To turn on the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode, push and hold the MAIN switch ᭺ A for longer than about 1.5 seconds. When pushing the MAIN switch on, the Intelli- gent Cruise Control system display and the CRUISE indicator are displayed on the dot ma- trix liquid crystal disp ...
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To cancel the preset speed, use any of the following methods: a) Push the CANCEL button. The SET indica- tor will go out. b) Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator will go out. c) Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the CRUISE indicator and SET indicator will go out. To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following three methods: a) Depress ...
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PREVIEW FUNCTION (for Intelligent Cruise Control system equipped models) The ICC system with the preview function iden- tifies the need to apply emergency braking by sensing the vehicle ahead in the same lane and the distance to the vehicle ahead and relative speed from it, it applies the brake pre-pressure before the driver depresses the brake ped ...
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WARNING ● This system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. ● This system will not adapt automatically to road conditions. Do not use the system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy ro ...
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DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST OPERATION Always pay attention to the operation of the vehicle and be ready to manually decelerate to maintain the proper following distance. The Distance Control Assist (DCA) system may not be able to decelerate the vehicle under some circumstances. The DCA system uses a sensor ᭺ A located on the front of the vehicle to d ...
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The detection zone of the sensor is limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the detection zone for the system to operate. A vehicle ahead may move outside of the de- tection zone due to its position within the same lane of travel. Motorcycles may not be detected in the same lane ahead if they are traveling offset from the centerline of the lane. A vehi ...
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When driving on some roads, such as winding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads which are under construction, the sensor may detect ve- hicles in a different lane, or may temporarily not detect a vehicle traveling ahead. This may cause the system to work inappropriately. The detection of vehicles may also be affected by vehicle operation (steeri ...
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3) Distance Control Assist system warning light (orange): The light comes on if there is a malfunc- tion in the DCA system. Operating Distance Control Assist (DCA) system To turn on the DCA system, push the DCA switch on the steering wheel after starting the engine. The Distance Control Assist (DCA) system switch indicator light in the dot matrix l ...
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Setting DCA system to ON/OFF : 1. Push the SETTING ᭺ 1 button and highlight the “Driver Assistance” key on the display using the INFINITI controller. Then push the ENTER ᭺ 2 button. 2. Highlight the “Dynamic Assistance set- tings” key, and push the ENTER ᭺ 2 but- ton. 3. To set the DCA system to on or off, highlight the “Distance Co ...
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Under the following conditions, the Distance Control Assist system will not operate and the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system switch indicator light will blink: ● When the SNOW mode switch is ON (To use the DCA system, turn off the SNOW mode switch, then push the DCA switch.) For details about the SNOW mode switch, see “SNOW MODE SWITCH” i ...
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1. System set display with vehicle ahead 2. System set display without vehicle ahead System operation WARNING The Distance Control Assist system automati- cally decelerates your vehicle to help assist the driver to maintain a following distance from the vehicle ahead. Manually brake when decelera- tion is required to maintain a safe distance upon s ...
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The stoplights of the vehicle come on and the brake pedal depresses when braking is per- formed by the DCA system. When the brake operates, a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction. WARNING ● When the vehicle ahead detection indicator light is not illuminated, system will not con- trol or warn the driver. ● Never place your foot under th ...
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NOTE: The approach warning chime may sound and the system display may blink when the sensor de- tects some reflectors ᭺ A which are fitted on ve- hicles in other lanes or on the side of the road. This may cause the DCA system to operate inap- propriately. The sensor may detect these reflec- tors when the vehicle is driven on winding roads, hilly ...
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Action to take : When the conditions listed above are no longer present, turn the system off with the DCA switch. Turn the DCA system back on to use the system. Condition B : When the sensor window is dirty, making it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the DCA system is automatically canceled. The chime sounds and the system warning light (orang ...
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Sensor maintenance How to handle the sensor : The sensor for the DCA system is common with Intelligent Cruise Control and is located below the front bumper. To handle the sensor, see “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC) SYSTEM (FULL SPEED RANGE)” earlier in this section. The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system will warn the driver by a warning ...
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The FCW system uses the distance sensor ᭺ A located below the front bumper to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead. When the system judges that your vehicle is getting close to the vehicle ahead in the travel lane, the vehicle ahead detection indicator light on the instru- ment panel blinks and a warning chime sounds. The FCW system will be ...
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– When abruptly accelerating or decelerating. – On a steep downhill slope or on roads with sharp curves. – When there is a highly reflective object near the vehicle ahead (i.e., being very close to another vehicle, signboard, etc.) – When you are towing a trailer. ● Depending on certain road conditions (curved or beginning of a curve), ve ...
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FCW system operation The FCW system will function at speeds of approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h) and above, when the system turns on. The FCW system has an automatic setting mode and a manual setting mode to turn the system on. The setting mode can be changed. In the automatic setting mode, the FCW system is automatically turned on when the ignition s ...
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The IBA system uses a distance sensor ᭺ A located below the front bumper to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead. When the system judges that your vehicle is getting close to the vehicle ahead in the traveling lane, the vehicle ahead detection indicator light on the instru- ment panel blinks and a warning chime sounds. The IBA system will be ...
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– When dense exhaust or other smoke (black smoke) from vehicles reduces the visibility of the sensor. – When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage room of your vehicle. – When abruptly accelerating or decelerating. – On a steep downhill slope or on roads with sharp curves. – When there is a highly reflective ...
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● The system is designed to automatically check the sensor’s functionality. If the sen- sor is covered with ice, a transparent or translucent plastic bag, etc., the system may not detect them. In these instances the sys- tem may not be able to warn the driver prop- erly. Be sure to check and clean the sensor regularly. ● Excessive noise will ...
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The IBA system will remain in the last ON or OFF state it was left in until it is manually changed by pressing the IBA OFF switch. Illumination of the IBA OFF indicator light with- out the warning chime sound is an indication that the IBA system is temporarily unavailable. It will occur under the following conditions: – When driving into a strong ...
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● Climate control operation lowers fuel economy. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. ● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag. The AWD warning light is located in the meter. The AWD warning light comes on when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON ...
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WARNING ● For AWD equipped vehicles, do not attempt to raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to any drive or reverse po- sition with the engine running. Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in seri- ous vehicle damage or personal injury. ● Do not attempt to test an AWD e ...
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WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam- mable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Never leave the engine running while the vehicle is unattended. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could ...
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WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate. The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much ...
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WARNING ● While driving on a slippery surface, be care- ful when braking, accelerating or downshift- ing. Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident. ● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be harder. BRAKE ASSIST When ...
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● The sensor will not detect: a) Pedestrians or objects in the roadway b) Oncoming vehicles in the same lane c) Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel lane as illustrated WARNING ● This system is only an aid to assist braking operation and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is the driver’s responsi- bility to stay alert, d ...
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Warning light and display When the Preview Function is not operating properly, the buzzer sounds and the system warning light (orange) will come on. Action to take : If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the engine and resume driving. If the indicator stays on, it may indicate that the Preview ...
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The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard braking or when braking on slippery surfaces. The system detects the rotation speed at each wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By preventing each wheel from locking, the system helps the driver maintain ...
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When the VDC system operates, the indicator in the instrument panel flashes so note the following: ● The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required to keep the vehicle on the steered path. ● You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from under the hood. This is normal and indicates t ...
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● If wheels or tires other than the INFINITI rec- ommended ones are used, the VDC system may not operate properly and the in- dicator may flash or both and indicator lights may illuminate. ● The VDC system is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road. FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing, ...
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SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter: ● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades. ● A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support. ● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts. ● Extra windo ...
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WARNING ● Do not use your engine block heater with an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. You can be seriously in- jured by an electrical shock if you use an ungrounded connection. ● Disconnect and properly store the engine block heater cord before starting the engine. Damage to the cord could result in an electri- cal shock an ...
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6 In case of emergency Roadside assistance program ...................... 6 - 2 Flat tire ........................................... 6 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 6 - 2 Changing a flat tire ............................. 6 - 3 Jump starting ..................................... 6 - 7 Push starting .......................... ...
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In the event of a roadside emergency, Roadside Assistance Service is available to you. Please refer to your Warranty Information Booklet (U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside Assistance Infor- mation Booklet (Canada) for details. Emergency engine shut-off To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving perform the following procedure: ? ...
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● Replacing tires with those not originally specified by INFINITI could affect the proper operation of the TPMS. ● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below. Stopping the vehicle 1 ...
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Getting the spare tire and tools Raise the luggage room floor cover ᭺ 1 using the handle ᭺ A , then hang it on the edge of the luggage room opening ᭺ 2 using the hook ᭺ B . Remove jacking tools and the spare tire located under the luggage room as illustrated. Jacking up the vehicle and removing the damaged tire WARNING ● Never get under t ...
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1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. Align the jack head between the two notches in the front or the rear as shown. Also fit the groove of the jack head be- tween the notches as shown. The jack should be used on level firm ground. 2. Loosen each wheel nut ...
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Installing the spare tire The T-type spare tire is designed for emergency use. (See specific instructions under the head- ing “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.) 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. ...
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Stowing the damaged tire and tools 1. Securely store the damaged tire, jack and tools in the storage area. 2. Close the luggage floor board. 3. Close the lift gate. WARNING ● Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured af- ter use. Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop. ● T ...
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WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle ᭺ A , position the two vehicles ( ᭺ A and ᭺ B ) to bring their batteries into close proxim- ity to each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply ...
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CAUTION Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start right away, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before trying again. 7. After starting your engine, carefully dis- connect the negative cable and then the positive cable ( ᭺ 4 → ᭺ 3 → ᭺ 2 → ᭺ 1 ). 8. Replac ...
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3. If engine overheating is caused by climb- ing a long hill on a hot day, run the engine at a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm) until the temperature gauge indication returns to normal. 4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radia- tor before opening the hood. (If steam or coolant is escaping, turn off ...
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For information about towing your vehicle be- hind a recreational vehicle (RV), see “FLAT TOWING” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section of this manual. If needed, Roadside Assistance is available. Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or Warrant ...
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● When towing rear wheel drive models with the front wheels on the ground or on towing dollies: Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position, and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or similar device. Never secure the steering wheel by selecting the LOCK posi- tion. This may damage the steering lock mechanism. ...
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VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ● Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged. Pulling a stuck vehicle If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use a tow strap or other ...
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3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires. 4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward. ● Shift back and forth between R (reverse) and D (drive). ● Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion. ● Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R and D. ● Do no ...
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7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior .................................. 7 - 2 Washing ....................................... 7 - 2 Waxing ........................................ 7 - 2 Removing spots ................................ 7 - 3 Underbody ..................................... 7 - 3 Glass ......................................... 7 - 3 ...
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In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surface, wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain ● after driving on coastal roads ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs ...
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REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, in- sects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are avail- able at an INFINITI retailer or any automotive accessory stores. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, the underbody must be cleaned ...
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TIRE DRESSING INFINITI does not recommend the use of tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may react with the coating and form a com- pound. This compound may come off the tire while driving and stain the vehicle paint. If you choose ...
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● Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on the vents. These products can cause imme- diate damage and discoloration when spilled on interior surfaces. Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions before using air fresheners. FLOOR MATS WARNING To avoid potential pedal interference that may result in a collision or injury: ● N ...
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MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION ● The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas. ● Damage to paint and other protective coat- ings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION Moisture Accumulati ...
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirement .......................... 8 - 2 Scheduled maintenance ........................ 8 - 2 General maintenance ........................... 8 - 2 Where to go for service ......................... 8 - 2 General maintenance .............................. 8 - 2 Explanation of maintenance items ....... ...
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Your new INFINITI has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money. However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your IN- FINITI’s fine mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make ...
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When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication fre- quently. Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: ...
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Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that all warning lights and chimes are operating prop- erly. Windshield defroster: Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the w ...
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When performing any inspection or mainte- nance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are gen- eral precautions which should be closely ob- served. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to preven ...
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VQ35HR ENGINE 1. Fuse/fusible link holder 2. Battery 3. Radiator filler cap 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Window washer fluid reservoir 8. Power steering fluid reservoir 9. Air cleaner 10. Drive belts 11. Engine coolant reservoir SSI0388 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS 8-6 Maintenance and do-it-yours ...
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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The antifreeze solution con- tains rust and corrosion inhibitors, therefore additional cooling system additives are not necessary. WARNING ● Never remove the radiator cap and engine coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Wait u ...
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of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant. Refer to the NISSAN/INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide for more details. If the cooling system requires coolant fre- quently, have it checked by an INFINITI retailer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT Major cooling system repairs should be per- forme ...
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5. Remove the plastic engine undercover. a. Remove the small plastic clip at the center point of the undercover. b. Then remove the other bolts that hold the undercover in place. CAUTION Make sure the correct lifting and support points are used to avoid vehicle damage. Engine oil and filter 1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug. 2. Remove ...
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6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten ad- ditionally more than 2/3 turn. Oil filter tightening torque: 11 to 15 ft-lb (14.7 to 20.5 N·m) 8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench. ...
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When checking or replacement is required, we recommend an INFINITI retailer for servicing. CAUTION ● Use Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. ● Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in dr ...
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Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is below the MIN line ᭺ 2 or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line ᭺ 1 . If fluid must be added frequently, the system should be checked by an INFINITI retailer. WARNING Antifreeze is poisonous and should ...
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● Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water. ● Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. ● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative ( Ϫ ) battery terminal cable to prevent discharging it. WARNING ● Do not expose the ...
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1. Remove the cell plugs ᭺ A . 2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL ᭺ 1 line. If the side of the battery is not clear, check the distilled water level by looking directly above the cell; the condition ᭺ 1 indicates OK and the condition ᭺ 2 needs more to be added. 3. Tighten cell plugs ᭺ A . Vehicles operated in high temperatures o ...
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1. Power steering fluid pump 2. Alternator 3. Crankshaft pulley 4. Air conditioner compressor 5. Drive belt auto-tensioner WARNING Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belts. The en- gine could rotate unexpectedly. 1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If th ...
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGS If replacement is required, see an INFINITI re- tailer for servicing. Iridium-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped spark plugs as frequently as the conventional type spark plugs since they will last much longer. Follow the maintenance schedule in “INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”, but ...
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CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer solution or a mild detergent. Your wind- shield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear water. Clean each blade ...
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Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle ᭺ A . This may cause improper windshield washer operation. If the nozzle is clogged, remove any objects with a needle or small pin ᭺ B .B e careful not to damage the nozzle. Contact an INFINITI retailer if checking or re- placement is required. If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes check ...
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Under some driving or climate conditions, occa- sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to moderate stops is normal and does not affect the function or performance of the brake sys- tem. Proper brake inspection intervals should be fol- lowed. For additional information, see the main- tenance log ...
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4. If the fuse is open ᭺ A , replace it with a new fuse ᭺ B . Spare fuses are stored in the passenger compartment fuse box. 5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electri- cal system checked and repaired by an INFINITI retailer. Fusible links If any electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. I ...
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Replace the battery as follows: 1. Release the lock knob at the back of the Intelligent Key and remove the mechanical key. 2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver ᭺ A wrapped with a cloth into the slit ᭺ B of the corner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part. 3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: CR2032 or ...
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1. Clearance light 2. Headlight (high-beam) 3. Headlight (low-beam) 4. Map light 5. Rear personal light 6. Fog light 7. Front turn signal light 8. Front side marker light 9. Puddle light 10. Step light 11. High-mounted stop light 12. Back-up light 13. Rear combination light (tail/stop/side marker light) 14. Cargo light (sidewall) 15. Cargo light (l ...
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HEADLIGHTS Replacing Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect inside the lens, contact an INFINITI retailer. Xenon headlight bulb (if so equipped) : I ...
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No. Headlight* low beams (Xenon) 35 D2S low beams (Halogen) 55 H11 high beams (Halogen) 65 H9 Front turn signal light* 21 WY21W Fog light* 35 H8 Clearance light* 5 W5W Front side marker light* 5 W5W Rear combination light* back-up 16 W16W stop/tail/side marker LED — Rear turn signal light* 21 PY2 ...
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SDI1679 Map light SDI2030 Rear personal light SDI2031 Cargo light SDI1500B Vanity mirror light SDI1839 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-25 ભ — — 07/16/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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If you have a flat tire, see “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency” section. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tire ...
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Tire and Loading Information label ᭺ 1 Seating capacity: The maximum number of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. ᭺ 2 Vehicle load limit: See “VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION” in the “9. Technical and consumer informa- tion” section. ᭺ 3 Original size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory. ᭺ ...
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Checking the tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Rem ...
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TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamen- tal characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of a ...
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᭺ 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment of Transportation”. The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of the Tire Identification Number. 2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s iden- tification mark 3. Two-digit code: Tire size 4. Three-digit ...
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white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same mold- ing on the other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. TYPES OF TIRES WARNING ● When changing or replacin ...
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TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location. Check the local laws before install- ing tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure they are the proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE Class S chains. Class “S” chains are used ...
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Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to the specification at all times. It is recom- mended that wheel nuts be tightened to the specification at each tire rotation in- terval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and ad- just the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle ha ...
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Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. (See “SPECIFICATIONS” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for recommended types and sizes of tires and wheels.) WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recom- mended or t ...
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Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required. Wheel balance service should be performed with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle could lead to mechanical damage. For additional informati ...
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9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........ 9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ........................... 9 - 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9 - 5 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations ..................... 9 - 6 Specifications ................................... ...
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended specifications US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 76 See ...
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION VQ35HR engine INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded pre- mium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96). If unleaded premium gasoline is not available, you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Re- search octane number 91 ...
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E-85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern- ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens- ing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbre- viation o ...
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1. API certification mark 2. API service symbol ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat- isfactory engine life and performance, see “CA- PACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” earlier in this section. INFINITI recommends th ...
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Your engine was filled with a high quality engine oil when it was built. You do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Opera- tion under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes. ● repeated short distance drivin ...
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ENGINE Model VQ35HR Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60° Bore × Stroke in (mm) 3.760 × 3.205 (95.5 × 81.4) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 213.45 (3,498) Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6 Idle speed rpm No adjustment is necessary. Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/ rpm Spark plug Standard FXE22HR-11 Spark plug gap (Normal) ...
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WHEELS AND TIRES Road wheel Type Size Offset in (mm) Conventional 17 × 7-1/2J 1.77 (45) 18 × 8J 1.85 (47) Spare 17 × 4T 1.18 (30) Tire Type Size Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold] Conventional P225/60R17 33 (230) P225/55R18 Spare (T-type) T165/80R17 60 (420) T165/80D17 9-8 Technical and consumer information ભ — — 07/17/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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DIMENSIONS Overall length (with front license plate) in (mm) 182.3 (4,631) Overall width in (mm) 71.0 (1,803) Overall height (without roof rack) in (mm) 61.9 (1,572)*1, *3 62.1 (1,577)*2, *4 (with roof rack) 62.8 (1,594)*1 62.7 (1,593)*3 63.0 (1,599)*2 62.9 (1,598)*4 Front tread in (mm) 60.4 (1,535)*1 60.2 (1,530)*2 60.8 (1,545)*3 60.6 (1,540)*4 Re ...
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE The vehicle identification number plate is at- tached as shown. This number is the identifica- tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (chassis number) The number is stamped as shown in the engine compartment. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on ...
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F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identification Number ( ...
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AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is at- tached as shown. STI0495 STI0569 INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE 9-12 Technical and consumer information ભ — — 07/17/09—tbrooks ੭ ...
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Use the following steps to mount the license plate. Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the plastic bag. Only use the recommended mounting position or Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sensor ob- struction (if so equipped) may result. ● License plate bracket ● J-nut × 2 ● Screw × 2 ● Screw gr ...
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● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo. ● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label. ● GAWR (Gro ...
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VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as “The combined weight of occupants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not ex- ceed the number of occupants shown as “Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Load- ing Information label. To get “the combined weight of occu- pants and cargo”, add th ...
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Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. (See “MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS” later in this section.) Also check tires for proper inflation pres- sures. See the Tire and Loading Informa- tion label. LOADING TIPS ● The GVW must not e ...
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Your new vehicle was designed to be used to carry passengers and cargo. INFINITI does not recommend trailer towing, because it places additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drive- train, steering, braking, and other systems. An INFINITI Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available on the website at www.InfinitiUSA.com. This guide includes informatio ...
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government test surfaces of asphalt and con- crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hy- droplaning, or peak traction characteristics. TEMPERATURE A, B AND C The temperature grades A (t ...
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For Canada: Emission Control System Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty and Roadside Assistance Information that comes with your INFINITI. If you did not receive a Warranty and Roadside Assistance Information, or it has become lost, you may obtain a replace- ment by writing to: ● Nissan ...
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A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be tested using a two wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing), or similar equipment. Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using the wrong test equipment may re ...
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This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics an ...
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In Canada: To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact an INFINITI retailer. For the phone number and location of an INFINITI retailer in your area call the INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-361- 4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representative will assist you. Also available are genuine INFINITI Servi ...
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10 Index A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... .5-74 Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .... .2-36 Advanced air bag system .......... .1-45 Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) ................. .2-36 Air bag system Advanced air bag system ........ .1-45 Front passenger air bag and status light ..................... 1-47 Front- ...
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C Cabin air filter ................ .4-50 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2 Car phone or CB radio ............ .4-94 Card holder .................. .2-46 Cargo cover .................. .2-47 Cargo light .................. .2-55 Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2 Center multi-function control panel ... ...
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Engine block heater ............ 5-78 Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6 Engine cooling system ........... 8 - 7 Engine oil .................. 8 - 8 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .............. 9 - 5 Engine oil replacement indicator .... 2-24 Engine oil viscosity ............. 9 - 5 Engine serial number ........... 9-10 Engine ...
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I Ignition switch (Push-button) ......... .5-8 Ignition switch, Automatic transmission models ..................... .5-12 Immobilizer system ............. .2-29 In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-50 Indicator lights ................ .2-16 Indicator, Dot matrix display ........ .2-20 INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .... .2-29 INFINITI voice ...
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Loading information (See vehicle loading information) .................. .9-13 Lock Automatic door locks ........... .3-5 Door locks .................. 3 - 4 Lift gate lock ................ 3-17 Power door lock ............... 3 - 4 Locking with mechanical key ......... .3-4 Low fuel warning ............... .2-23 Low outside temperature warning ... ...
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R Radio ...................... .4-51 Car phone or CB radio .......... .4-94 FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD) player ................. 4-64 Rapid air pressure loss ............ .5-6 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ................... .9-20 Rear center seat belt ............. .1-19 Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . . ...
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Switch Autolight switch ............. .2-34 Fog light switch .............. 2-38 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) switch .................... 2-41 Hazard warning flasher switch ...... 2-38 Headlight switch .............. 2-34 Ignition switch automatic transmission models ................... 5-12 Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch ............ ...
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W Warning labels, Air bag warning labels . . .1-52 Warning light Air bag warning light ........... .1-53 All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light . . . 2-12 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ..................... 2-12 Brake warning light ............ 2-12 Intelligent Key warning light ....... 2-14 Lane departure warning light ....... 2-14 Low ...
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION: VQ35HR engine INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded pre- mium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96). If unleaded premium gasoline is not available, you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Re- search octane number 9 ...
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2010 Inﬁniti EX Owner’s M anual Printing: Marc h 2010 (08) / OM0E 0J50U0 / Printed in U.S.A. For y our safety , re ad car efully and keep in thi s vehic le. 2010 Inﬁniti EX ...

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