The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK position and removed until the se-
lector lever is moved to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
When turning the ignition switch, make
sure the selector lever is in the P position.
If the selector lever is not returned to the
P position, the ignition switch cannot be
moved toward the LOCK position.
When the ignition switch cannot be
turned toward the LOCK position, proceed
as follows: 1. Move the selector lever into the P po-
sition.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the
ON direction.
3. Turn the key toward the LOCK posi-
tion.
The selector lever can be moved from the P
position if the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the foot brake pedal is de-
pressed.
There is an OFF position in between the
LOCK and ACC positions, although it does
not show on the lock cylinder. When the
ignition is in the OFF position the steering
wheel is not locked.
In order for the steering wheel to be
locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a
turn counterclockwise from the straight
up position.
To lock the steering wheel, turn the igni-
tion switch to the LOCK position. To unlock
the steering wheel, push the ignition
switch in and turn it gently while rotating
the steering wheel slightly right and left.
If the battery of the vehicle equipped with
the Intelligent Key system is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be turned from the LOCK position, even using the me-
chanical key or valet key.
WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position while driving. The steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and/or personal injury.
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS Push in the ignition switch to the
q B
range when you turn it.
LOCK (Normal parking position):
The ignition switch can only be locked in
the
q A
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when
it is pushed in, and turned to the ACC po-
sition
q D
while carrying the Intelligent
Key.
ACC (Accessories)
q D
:
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries such as the radio, when the engine is
not running.SPA1628
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Intelligent Key system)
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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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Up-shift indicator The manual transmission up-shift indi-
cator is located in the meter and shows
the driver the timing to shift into a higher
gear by illuminating. The use of the up-
shift indicator will help you to upshift at a
constant engine speed (rpm) from any
gear.
The up-shift indicator will start flashing
when the engine speed is within about
500 rpm of the set figure while driving,
and then illuminate after the engine
speed reaches the set figure. Use the up-shift indicator when driving as
follows:
O If the maximum engine speed is de-
sired, set the figure at 7,000 rpm. (The
indicator starts flashing from about
6,500 rpm and comes on steady at
7,000 rpm.)
O If the maximum engine torque is de-
sired, set the figure at 4,800 rpm.
(The indicator starts flashing from
about 4,300 rpm and comes on steady
at 4,800 rpm.)
O If you want to break in your vehicle,
use of the up-shift indicator with a
rather low figure will help you to avoid
the high engine speed.
To make the up-shift indicator not come
on, set the figure at above 7,900 rpm.
There may be a slight difference between
the timing of the up-shift indicator illumi-
nation and the tachometer indication. Up-shift indicator setting:
The desired engine speed (rpm) for the
up-shift indicator can be set while the up-
shift indicator setting mode is selected.
Change the display to the up-shift indica-
tor mode by pushing the trip odometer
reset switch
q 1
. When the up-shift indica-
tor setting mode is selected, the engine
speed currently set is displayed. (The ini-
tial factory setting is 8,000 rpm.) The fig-
ure can be changed between 2,000 and
8,000 rpm.SSD0432 SSD0433
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WARNINGDo not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
O When it is not possible to keep the ve-
hicle at a set speed.
O In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
O On winding or hilly roads.
O On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.).
O In very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle con-
trol and result in an accident.
CAUTIONOn manual transmission models, do not shift
into N (Neutral) without depressing the
clutch pedal when the cruise control is set.
Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal
and turn the main switch off immediately.
Failure to do so may cause engine damage. PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL O If the cruise control system malfunc-
tions, it cancels automatically. The
SET indicator light on the instrument
panel then blinks to warn the driver.
O If the engine coolant temperature be-
comes excessively high, the cruise
control system will be canceled auto-
matically.
O If the SET indicator light blinks, turn
the cruise control MAIN switch off and
have the system checked by an
INFINITI dealer.
O The SET indicator light may blink when
the cruise control MAIN switch is
turned on while pushing the
RESUME/ACCELERATE, SET/COAST, or
CANCEL switch. To properly set the
cruise control system, perform the fol-
lowing procedures. 1. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch
2. SET/COAST switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON z OFF) switch
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a
speed between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144
km/h) without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN
switch on. The CRUISE indicator light on
the instrument panel will come on. SSD0428
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To set at cruising speed, accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
SET/COAST switch and release it. (The
SET indicator light will come on.) Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your
vehicle will maintain the set speed.
O To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release
the pedal, the vehicle will return to
the previously set speed.
O The vehicle may not maintain the set
speed when going up or down steep
hills. If this happens, drive without the
cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, follow either of
these three methods:
a) Push the CANCEL switch. The SET indi-
cator light will go out.
b) Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator
light will go out.
c) Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the
CRUISE indicator and SET indicator
lights will go out.
O If you depress the brake pedal while
pushing the RESUME/ACCELERATE
switch and reset at the cruising speed,
turn the MAIN switch off once and
then turn it on again. O The cruise control will automatically
be cancelled if the vehicle slows down
below approximately 8 MPH (13 km/h).
O If you depress the clutch pedal
(manual transmission), or move the
selector lever to the N (Neutral) posi-
tion (automatic transmission), the
cruise control will be canceled.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:
a) Depress the accelerator pedal. When
the vehicle reaches the desired speed,
push and release the SET/COAST
switch.
b) Push and hold the RESUME/
ACCELERATE switch. When the vehicle
reaches the speed you desire, release
the switch.
c) Push, then quickly release the
RESUME/ACCELERATE set switch. This
will increase the vehicle speed by
about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). To reset at a slower cruising speed, use
one of the following methods:
a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle reaches the desired speed,
push the SET/COAST switch and re-
lease it.
b) Push and hold the SET/COAST switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle
slows down to the desired speed.
c) Push, then quickly release the SET/
COAST switch. This will decrease the
vehicle speed by about 1 MPH (1.6
km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and re-
lease the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch.
The vehicle will resume the last set cruis-
ing speed when the vehicle speed is over
25 MPH (40 km/h).
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The full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) system
automatically changes the driving mode. ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) WARNING
LIGHT The AWD warning light is located on the
instrument panel.
The AWD warning light comes on when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON po-
sition. It turns off soon after the engine is
started.
If any malfunction occurs in the AWD sys-
tem while the engine is running, the
warning light will come on.
The warning light may blink rapidly (about
twice per second) while trying to free a
stuck vehicle due to high power train oil
temperature. The driving mode may
change to 2 wheel drive. If the warning
light blinks rapidly during operation, stop
the vehicle with the engine idling in a
safe place immediately. Then if the light
goes off after a while, you can continue
driving.
A large difference between the diameters
of front and rear wheels will make the
warning light blink slowly (about once per
two seconds). Pull off the road in a safe
area, and idle the engine. Check that all
tire sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn. If the warning light is blinking after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped vehicle
with two wheels on a two wheel dynamometer
and the other two wheels raised. Doing so may
result in transmission damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
CAUTION O Do not operate the engine on a free roller
when any of the wheels are raised.
O If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in the
AWD system. Reduce the vehicle speed
and have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI dealer as soon as possible.
O Never drive on dry hard surface roads in
the SNOW mode, as this will over load
the power train and may cause a serious
malfunction.SSD0336AALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (if so equipped)
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WARNINGDo not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may
result in increased stopping distances.
Normal operation The ABS will not operate at speeds below
3 to 6 MPH (5 to 10 km/h) to stop the ve-
hicle. (The speeds will vary according to
road conditions.) When the anti-lock
system senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the actuator
(under the hood) rapidly applies and re-
leases hydraulic pressure (like pumping
the brakes very quickly). While the actua-
tor is working, you may feel a pulsation in
the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibra-
tion from the actuator under the hood.
This is normal and indicates that the ABS
is working properly. However, the ABS op-
eration may indicate that road conditions
are hazardous and extra care is required
while driving.
Self-test feature The anti-lock brake system consists of
electronic sensors, electric pumps, and
hydraulic solenoids controlled by a com- puter. The computer has a built-in diag-
nostic feature that tests the system each
time you start the engine and move the
vehicle at a low speed in forward or re-
verse. When the self-test occurs, you may
hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and is
not an indication of any malfunction. If
the computer senses any malfunction, it
switches the ABS off and turns on the
ABS warning light in the instrument
panel. The brake system operates nor-
mally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the light comes on during the self-test
or while driving, take the vehicle to an
INFINITI dealer for repair.
WARNING The anti-lock brake system is a sophisticated
device, but it cannot prevent accidents re-
sulting from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain vehicle con-
trol during braking on slippery surfaces, but
remember that the stopping distance on slip-
pery surfaces will be longer than on normal
surfaces even with the anti-lock brake system. Stopping distances may also be
longer on rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you. Ultimately, the responsibility
for safety of self and others rests in the
hands of the driver.
Tire type and condition of tires may also af-
fect braking effectiveness.
O When replacing tires, install the speci-
fied size of tires to the front and rear.
O When installing a spare tire, make sure it
is the proper size and type as specified
on the Tire and Loading Information
label. See ªVehicle identificationº in the
ª9. Technical and consumer informa-
tionº section for the Tire and Loading In-
formation label location.
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O The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
can damage your vehicle.
O Whenever working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.
O Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause se-
rious injury.
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 War-
ranty Information Booklet (Canada).
WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the charg-
ing system and cause personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another ve-
hicle
q B
, position the two vehicles
q A
and
q B
to bring their batteries into
close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift
lever to the N (Neutral) position (On
automatic transmission models, move
the selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion). Switch off all unnecessary elec-
trical systems (light, heater, air condi-
tioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with an
old cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the se-
quence as illustrated. SCE0539A
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