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When pushing the buttons to set hazard
indicator only mode, the hazard indicator
flashes 3 times.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indi-
cator flashes once and the horn chirps
once.
OPERATION WITH THE
MECHANICAL KEY AND VALET KEY If the Intelligent Key cannot be used be-
cause its battery is discharged, use the
metal key to lock or unlock the doors and
use the mechanical key or the valet key,
which is registered to the INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System components, to start
the engine.
Removing the mechanical key O Release the lock knob at the back of
the Intelligent Key and remove the me-
chanical key. O To install the mechanical key to the In-
telligent Key, securely lock the lock
knob and then check that the me-
chanical key will not move.
CAUTION Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with the
mechanical key installed in it.
Locking/unlocking the doors with
the metal key (mechanical key,
valet key and wallet key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by in-
serting the metal key into the key cylinder
in the driver's door in the same way as
the ordinary key.
Starting the engine with the
mechanical key 1. Securely depress the brake pedal.
2. Insert the mechanical key or the valet
key into the ignition switch. SPA1878
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3. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position and start the engine.
4. After starting the engine, release the
switch.
When the engine is off, the steering wheel
lock cannot be unlocked.
For important safety information, see the
ª5. Starting and drivingº section.
Windows open/close with the
mechanical key See ªOpening and closing windowsº on
the previous page. 1. Pull the hood lock release handle
q 1
located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Raise the lever
q 2
at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise
the hood.
3. Insert the assist bar into the slot
q 3
in
the front edge of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the as-
sist bar to its original position, then
slowly close the hood and make sure
it locks into place.
WARNING O Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do
so could cause the hood to fly open and
result in an accident.
O If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.SPA1632 SPA2158
HOOD
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WARNINGO Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See ªPrecau-
tions when starting and drivingº in the
ª5. Starting and drivingº section for ex-
haust gas.
O Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children's
access to car keys.
OPENER OPERATION The trunk lid release switch
q A
is located
at the bottom of the instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, slide the trunk lid
release switch
q A
or push the TRUNK but-
ton of the keyfob.
To close, push the trunk lid down se-
curely. Trunk open request switch Models without Intelligent Key system:
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing
the trunk open request switch
q A
when
the front passenger inside lock knob is in
the unlock position.
Models with Intelligent Key system:
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing
the trunk open request switch when the
Intelligent Key is within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function
regardless of the inside lock knob posi- SPA2108 SPA1890
SedanTRUNK LID
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tion. See ªIntelligent Key systemº earlier
in this section.
Cancel switch When the cancel switch located inside the
glove box is pushed to the OFF side,
O the trunk lid cannot be opened with
the trunk lid release switch.
O the trunk lid cannot be opened by
pushing the trunk open request
switch.
O for models equipped with the Intelli-
gent Key system, the trunk lockout
protection function is not activated.
When the cancel switch located inside the
glove box is pushed to the OFF side, the trunk lid can be opened with the TRUNK
button of the keyfob or Intelligent
Key.
SPA2182
Coupe SPA1897
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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE The interior trunk lid release mechanism
provides a means of escape in the event
of becoming locked inside the trunk.
The handle
q 1
is located on the back side
of the trunk lid inside the trunk compart-
ment.
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle towards you until the
lock releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light. SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASE The secondary trunk lid release mecha-
nism allows opening of the trunk lid in
the event of the loss of electrical power
such as a discharged battery.
The handle
q 1
is located on the back side
of the trunk lid inside the trunk compart-
ment.
Sedan Access the handle through the interior
trunk access hole (rear seat armrest).SPA1591B
Sedan SPA1561A
Coupe SPA1590A
Sedan
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To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards front of ve-
hicle until the lock releases.
Return the handle to the original position
by securing the latch. Otherwise, it may
cause water to leak into the trunk.
Coupe Access the handle from the rear seat.
Pull the strap
q 1
, located at center
bottom of the seatback sideways, and
then fold down the seatback
q 2
.
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards front of ve-
hicle until the lock releases. OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the
fuel-filler door lock by using one of the
following operations, then push the right-
hand side of the lid (Sedan), the left-hand
side of the lid (Coupe).
O Push the UNLOCK button on the
keyfob or Intelligent Key once.
O Insert the key into the door lock cylin-
der and turn the door key cylinder to
the rear of the vehicle.
O Push the power door lock switch to
the UNLOCK position. SPA2122
Coupe SPA1427C
SedanFUEL-FILLER DOOR
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To lock, close the fuel-filler door and lock
the doors.
FUEL-FILLER CAP The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type.
Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
q A
while refueling.
WARNING O Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Al-
ways stop the engine and do not smoke
or allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
O Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap
a third of a turn, and wait for any
ªhissingº sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possibly causing
personal injury.
O Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank af-
ter the fuel pump nozzle shuts off auto-
matically. Continued refueling maySPA1562A
Coupe SPA1428B
Sedan SPA1563A
Coupe
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cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel-
spray and possibly a fire.
O Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and pos-
sible injury. An incorrect cap could also
cause the
malfunction indicator
lamp to illuminate.
O Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can
cause an explosion of flammable liquid,
vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To
reduce the risk of serious injury or death
when filling portable fuel containers:
Ð Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
Ð Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
Ð Keep the pump nozzle in contact with
the container while you are filling it.
Ð Use only approved portable fuel con-
tainers for flammable liquid.
O Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle. CAUTION O If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
O Tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap prop-
erly may cause the
malfunction in-
dicator lamp (MIL) to illuminate. If the
lamp illuminates because the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
lamp should turn off
after a few driving trips. If the
lamp
does not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI
dealer.
O For additional information, see the ªMal-
function indicator lamp (MIL)º in the ª2.
Instruments and controlsº section.
MANUAL OPERATION
WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
Tilt operation Pull the lock lever
q 1
down and adjust the
steering wheel up or down
q 2
to the de-
sired position. SPA1946
STEERING WHEEL
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