Cruise set switch indicator
lightThe light comes on while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the light blinks while the en-
gine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI dealer.
Front passenger air bag
status lightThe front passenger air bag status light,
located on the center display, will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be off
depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see ªINFINITI advanced air bag
systemº in the ª1. Safety Ð Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint systemº
section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the
low beam is selected. Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
comes on steady or blinks while the en-
gine is running, it may indicate a poten-
tial emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator lamp 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 three gallons
(14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the lamp
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator lamp comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 sec-
onds when the engine is not running, it
indicates that the vehicle is not ready for
an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. See ªReadiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) testº in the
ª9. Technical and consumer informationº
section of this manual.
Operation
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways:
O Malfunction indicator lamp on steady
Ð An emission control system mal-
function has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap. If 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. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the re-
tailer.
O Malfunction indicator lamp blinking Ð
An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission con-
trol system. To reduce or avoid emis-
sion control system damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or decel-
eration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator lamp may
stop blinking and come on steady.
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Have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI dealer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the re-
tailer.
CAUTIONContinued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor drive-
ability, reduced fuel economy, and possible
damage to the emission control system.
Slip indicator lightThe light will blink when the vehicle dy-
namic control (VDC) system is operating,
thus alerting the driver to the fact that the
road surface is slippery and the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits.
This light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the ON position.
The light will turn off if the VDC is opera-
tional.
Snow mode indicator light
(if so equipped)When selecting SNOW mode while the en-
gine is running, this light will illuminate. See ªSNOW MODE SWITCHº in the ª2. In-
struments and controlsº section.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights The light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light The light comes on when the vehicle dy-
namic control (VDC) off switch is pushed
to OFF. This indicates that the VDC system
is not operating.
This light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the ON position.
The light will turn off if the VDC system is
operational.
When the VDC off indicator light and slip
indicator light come on with the VDC sys-
tem turned on, this light alerts the driver
to the fact that the VDC system fail-safe
mode is operating and the system may
not be functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked by an INFINITI dealer. If a
malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional in- formation, see ªVehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) systemº in the ª5. Starting and
drivingº section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime The chime will sound if the driver's side
door is opened while the key is left in the
ignition switch (ignition switch is turned
off). Remove the key and take it with you
when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime The chime will sound when the front door
is opened with the headlight switch on
unless the ignition switch is in the ON po-
sition.
Make sure to turn the light switch off
when you leave the vehicle.
Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is
heard.
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys ................................................................. 3-2
Infiniti vehicle immobilizer system keys ...... 3-2
Doors ............................................................... 3-3
Locking with key ......................................... 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ..................... 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch........... 3-4
Child safety rear door lock (Sedan) ............. 3-5
Remote keyless entry system (models without
Intelligent Key system) ..................................... 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system .... 3-6
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) ............. 3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution .................. 3-11
Intelligent Key operation ............................ 3-11
Opening and closing windows ................... 3-14
Operating the engine ................................. 3-14
Intelligent Key operating range ................. 3-16
Warning signals ......................................... 3-17
Trouble-shooting guide .............................. 3-19
Operation with intelligent remote keyless
entry system ............................................. 3-20
Operation with the mechanical key and
valet key ................................................... 3-23 Hood .............................................................. 3-24
Trunk lid ......................................................... 3-25
Opener operation ...................................... 3-25
Interior trunk lid release ............................ 3-27
Secondary trunk lid release ....................... 3-27
Fuel-filler door ................................................ 3-28
Opening the fuel-filler door ....................... 3-28
Fuel-filler cap ............................................ 3-29
Steering wheel ............................................... 3-30
Manual operation ...................................... 3-30
Electric operation (if so equipped) ............. 3-31
Sun visors ...................................................... 3-32
Mirrors............................................................ 3-32
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror (if so
equipped) .................................................. 3-32
Outside mirrors ......................................... 3-33
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) .... 3-34
Automatic drive positioner operation ......... 3-34
Entry/exit function (if so equipped) ........... 3-34
Memory storage function ........................... 3-35
System operation ...................................... 3-36
Cancel switch (if so equipped)................... 3-37
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Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is
not necessary when you need extra
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System keys.
An INFINITI dealer can duplicate it. As
many as 5 INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System keys can be used with one ve-
hicle. You should bring all registered keys
that you have to an INFINITI dealer for reg-
istration. This is because the registration
process will erase the memory of all key
codes previously registered into the
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System. After
the registration process, these compo-
nents will only recognize keys coded into
the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
during registration. Any key that is not
given to your dealer at the time of regis-
tration will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.
Do not allow the immobilizer system key,
which contains an electrical transponder,
to come into contact with salt water. This
could affect system function. WARNING O Always have the doors locked while driv-
ing. Along with the use of seat belts, this
provides greater safety in the event of an
accident by helping to prevent persons
from being thrown from the vehicle. This
also helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors, and
will help keep out intruders.
O Before opening any door, always look for
and avoid oncoming traffic.
O Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in se-
rious accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEY
Power The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors, trunk lid and the
fuel-filler door.
O Turning the door key cylinder to the
front of the vehicle
q 1
will lock all
doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door.
O Turning the door key cylinder to the
rear of the vehicle
q 2
once will unlock
the driver's door.
Turning the door key cylinder to the
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onds will unlock all doors, the trunk
lid and the fuel-filler door.
Opening and closing windows To open the door windows, turn the door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle and
hold the key for about 1 second.
To stop opening, return the door key cyl-
inder to the neutral position by turning
the key.
To close the door windows, turn the door
key cylinder to the front of the vehicle
and hold the key for about 1 second.
To stop closing, return the door key cylin-
der to the neutral position by turning the
key.
In the event of an obstruction, such as a
hand, in the way of door windows, the
auto reverse function will activate.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To individually lock the doors, push the
inside lock knob down to the LOCK posi-
tion
q 1
, then close the door.
When locking the door using inside lock
knob, be sure not to leave the key inside of
the vehicle.
To unlock, pull the inside lock knob up to
the UNLOCK position
q 2
. LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH All doors will be locked when the power
door lock switch is pushed to the LOCK
position
q 1
with the driver's or front pas-
senger's door open. Then close the door
and all doors will be locked.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock, push the power door lock
switch to the UNLOCK position
q 2
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Lockout protection When the power door lock switch (driver
or front passenger) is moved to the LOCK
position with the key in the ignition and
any door open, all doors will lock and un-
lock automatically. This helps to prevent
the keys from being accidentally locked
inside the vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
(Sedan) Child safety rear door lock helps prevent
rear doors from being opened acciden-
tally, especially when small children are
in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the LOCK
q 1
posi-
tion, the rear doors can be opened by the
outside door handles only.
To disengage, move the levers to the un-
lock position
q 2
. It is possible to lock/unlock all doors,
trunk lid and fuel-filler door and activate
the panic alarm by using the keyfob from
outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The keyfob can operate at a maximum
distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m)
away from the vehicle. (The operating dis-
tance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with
one vehicle. For information about pur-
chase and use of additional keyfobs, con-
tact an INFINITI dealer.
The keyfob will not function when:
O the battery is completely discharged,
O the distance between the vehicle and
the keyfob is more than 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION The following conditions or occurrences may
damage the keyfob. SPA0086A
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (models
without Intelligent Key system)
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O Do not allow the keyfob to become wet.
O Do not drop the keyfob.
O Do not strike the keyfob sharply against
another object.
O Do not place the keyfob for an extended
period in an area where temperatures ex-
ceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, INFINITI recom-
mends erasing the ID code of that keyfob.
This will prevent the keyfob from unautho-
rized use to unlock the vehicle. For informa-
tion regarding the erasing procedure, please
contact an INFINITI dealer.
For information regarding the replacement
of a battery, see ªKeyfob battery replace-
mentº in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourselfº section.
q 1
LOCK button
q 2
UNLOCK button
q 3
TRUNK button
q 4
PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors and fuel-filler door 1. Remove the ignition key.*1,*2
2. Close all doors.*3 3. Push the LOCK button on the key-
fob.
4. All doors, the trunk lid and the fuel-
filler door will lock.
All doors will lock when the LOCK
button on the keyfob is pushed even
though a door remains open and/or the ig-
nition switch is in any position.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and
the horn chirps once.
O When the LOCK button is pushed
with all doors locked, the hazard indi-
cator flashes twice and the horn
chirps once as a reminder that the
doors are already locked.
*1: Doors lock with the keyfob while a
key is in the ignition switch. However,
the panic alarm will not activate when
the key is in the ignition switch.
*2: Doors lock with the keyfob while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
However, the switching indicators will
not function.
*3: Doors lock with the keyfob while any
door is open. However, the switching
indicators will not function. SPA1918
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Unlocking doors and fuel-filler
door 1. Push the UNLOCK button on the
keyfob once.
O The driver's door and fuel-filler door
unlock
O The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed with the
ignition switch in any position except
in the ON position.
O The interior light timer activates and
the interior light comes on for 30 sec-
onds when the interior light switch is
at the DOOR position with the ignition
switch in any position except in the
ON position.
2. Push the UNLOCK button on the
keyfob again within 5 seconds.
O All doors and trunk lid unlock
O The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically un-
less one of the following operations is
performed within 1 minute of pushing the
UNLOCK button.
O opening any door. O opening trunk lid.
O turning the ignition switch to the ON
position
The interior light can be turned off
without waiting for 30 seconds by turning
the ignition switch to the ON position or
by locking the doors with the keyfob.
Opening the windows Push the UNLOCK button on the
keyfob.
The driver's door and fuel-filler door will
unlock.
Continue to push the UNLOCK button
for more than 3 seconds. The door win-
dows will start to lower.
Continue to push the UNLOCK button
until windows are fully open.
To stop the windows lowering operation,
release the UNLOCK button.
To start the windows lowering operation,
push the UNLOCK button again for
more than 3 seconds.
Releasing the trunk lid 1. Push the TRUNK button on the
keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds when the ignition switch is in any po-
sition except the ON position.
2. The trunk lid opens.
The trunk lid cannot be opened by operat-
ing the keyfob when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC button on the
keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds
with the key removed from the ignition
switch.
2. The theft warning alarm and head-
lights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
O It has run for 25 seconds, or
O The LOCK button or the UNLOCK
button on keyfob is pushed, or
O The TRUNK button or the PANIC
button on the keyfob is pushed
for longer than 0.5 second.
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