2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel .............................................. 2-2
Meters and gauges ........................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ........................ 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............. 2-4
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Compass display .............................................. 2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................................................... 2-9
Checking bulbs ........................................... 2-9
Warning lights............................................. 2-9
Indicator lights .......................................... 2-14
Audible reminders ..................................... 2-16
Security systems ............................................. 2-17
Vehicle security system.............................. 2-17
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .......... 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch .............. 2-19
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ............................................................ 2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch..................... 2-21
Xenon headlights ....................................... 2-21
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-21
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-24
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-25 Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-25
Horn ............................................................... 2-26
Heated seats .................................................. 2-26
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ............... 2-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ....... 2-28
Clock .............................................................. 2-29
Adjusting the time..................................... 2-29
Power outlet ................................................... 2-29
Cigarette lighter and ashtray .......................... 2-30
Front ......................................................... 2-30
Rear .......................................................... 2-30
Storage ........................................................... 2-31
Door pocket .............................................. 2-31
Instrument pocket (except for navigation
system equipped models) .......................... 2-31
Sunglasses holder .................................... 2-32
Cup holder ................................................ 2-32
Glove box .................................................. 2-35
Upper glove box (except for navigation
system equipped models).......................... 2-35
Console box .............................................. 2-36
Rear armrest pocket (Sedan) ..................... 2-37
Card holder (driver's side) ......................... 2-38
Coat hook (Coupe) .................................... 2-38
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1. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch
2. Security indicator light
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
or steering wheel switch for Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
5. Meters/gauges
6. Cruise control main/set switch
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch 8. Center ventilator
9. Center display - Compass, Air condi-
tioner, Ambient temperature, Front
passenger air bag status light
10. Rear window and outside mirror de-
fogger switch
11. Heater/air conditioner control
12. Clock
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
14. Passenger supplemental air bag
15. Upper glove box (except for Naviga-
tion system equipped models)
16. Side ventilator
17. Hood lock release handle
18. Trunk lid release switch
19. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch
20. Instrument brightness control
21. Outside mirror remote control switch
22. Fuse box
23. Electric steering column control (if so
equipped)
24. Manual steering column control
25. Ignition switch/steering lock
26. Snow mode switch (if so equipped)
27. Audio system
28. Ashtray/Cigarette lighter
29. Heated seat switch
30. Hazard warning flasher switch
31. Glove box
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner's Manual. SSI0159INSTRUMENT PANEL
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q 2
Low Ð continuous low speed opera-
tion
q 3
High Ð continuous high speed opera-
tion
Push the lever up
q 4
to have one sweep
operation of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
q 5
to operate
the washer. Then the wiper will also oper-
ate several times.
CAUTIONO Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
O Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
O Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
O Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer's recom- mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and ob-
scure your vision which may lead to an acci-
dent. Warm the windshield with the de-
froster before you wash the windshield.
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch
q 1
on. The indicator light
q A
will come on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear win-
dow, be careful not to scratch or damage the
rear window defroster. SIC2565
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH
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ROOM LIGHT The room light has a two-position switch.
When the switch is in the door position
q 1
, the room light will illuminate when a
door is opened.
The light will stay on for about 30 sec-
onds when:
O The doors are unlocked by the keyfob,
a key, power door lock switch or using
the Intelligent Key system while all
doors are closed. O The driver's door is opened and then
closed while the key is removed from
the ignition switch or the ignition is
turned to the LOCK position (Intelli-
gent Key system).
O The key is removed from the ignition
switch or the ignition is turned to the
LOCK position (Intelligent Key system)
while all doors are closed.
The light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated, when:
O The driver's door is locked either with
the keyfob, a key or the power door
lock switch.
O The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
When the switch is in the OFF position
q 2
, the room light does not illuminate, re-
gardless of any condition.
MAP LIGHTS When the switch is pushed in, the light
will turn on. When the switch is pushed
again, the light will turn off.
When the map light switch is in the ON po-
sition, it will automatically turn off 30 min-
utes after the ignition switch has been
turned to the OFF position. To turn on the
light again, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position.
The map, personal, and vanity mirror
lights will automatically turn off 30 min-
utes after the latest operation of the fol-SIC2580 SIC2581
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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lowing with the ignition switch in the ACC
or OFF position:
O Opening or closing any door
O Locking or unlocking with the keyfob,
a key, the power door lock switch or
the ignition is turned to the LOCK po-
sition (Intelligent Key system)
O Inserting or removing a key from the
ignition switch
These lights will turn on again when any
of the above operations is performed after
the lights have turned off automatically.
(The lights will turn off 30 minutes after
the latest operation of the above as well.)
CAUTIONO Turn off the map, personal and vanity
mirror lights when you leave the vehicle.
O Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery. PERSONAL LIGHTS
Rear (Sedan)
q A
: Left-hand side
q B
: Right-hand side
The rear personal light has a three-
position switch.
When the switch is in the door position
q 2
, the light will illuminate when the rear
door is opened. When the rear personal light switch is in
the ON position
q 1
, the rear personal
lights illuminate, regardless of any condi-
tion.
When the switch is in the OFF
q 3
position,
the rear personal lights do not illuminate,
regardless of any condition.
When the personal light switch is in the
ON position, it will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the ignition switch has
been turned to the OFF position. To turn on
the light again, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position. SIC2582
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The light on the vanity mirror will turn on
when the cover on the vanity mirror is
opened.
When the vanity mirror light stays on, it
will automatically turn off 30 minutes after
the ignition switch has been turned to the
OFF position. To turn on the light again,
turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light will go off.
When the trunk light stays on, it will auto-
matically turn off 30 minutes after the ig-
nition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, turn
the ignition switch to the ON position. The HomeLink Universal Transceiver pro-
vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-
held transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLink Universal Transceiver:
O Will operate most Radio Frequency
(RF) devices such as garage doors,
gates, home and office lighting, entry
door locks and security systems.
O Is powered by your vehicle's battery.
No separate batteries are required. If
the vehicle's battery is discharged or
is disconnected, HomeLink will retain
all programming.
Once the HomeLink Universal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(i.e., new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For addi-
tional information, refer to ªProgramming
HomeLink º later in this section.SIC1859
VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so equipped) TRUNK LIGHT
HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if
so equipped)
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For HomeLink Universal Transceiver, see
the description in the ª2. Instruments and
controlsº 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. Use
the inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances to
other objects. The outside mirror adjustment will op-
erate only when the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
Turn the control knob right or left to se-
lect the right or left outside mirror, then
adjust by tilting the control knob. SPA1390
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ON (Normal operating position)
q E
:
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
START
q F
:
This position starts the engine. As soon
as the engine has started, release the
switch immediately. It will automatically
return to the ON position.
For important safety information, see ªIg-
nition switchº in the ª5. Starting and driv-
ingº section.
The ignition switch cannot be turned back
to the LOCK position unless the shift lever
is in P position. (It can be turned to only
q C
.)
CAUTIONDo not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in ACC or ON position when the en-
gine is not running for an extended period.
This can discharge the battery. INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.
If the engine does not start using a regis-
tered key (for example, when interference
is caused by another registered key, an
automated toll road device or an auto-
mated payment device on the key ring),
restart the engine using the following pro-
cedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-
sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or
LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the
device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.
If this procedure allows the engine to
start, INFINITI recommends placing the
registered key on a separate key ring to
avoid interference from other devices. O Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
O Maintenance items should be checked
periodically, for example, each time
you check engine oil.
O Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
O Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires
for proper inflation.
O Lock all doors.
O Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
O Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
O Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
O Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position. See ªWarning/indicator
lights and audible remindersº in the
ª2. Instruments and controlsº section.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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