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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O Slowly turn the ignition switch after
the Intelligent Key warning light
comes on in green. If it is turned
quickly, it may stick and be difficult to
turn.
O The engine may not start if the Intelli-
gent Key is placed:
Ð inside the glove box or the door
pocket
Ð on the instrument panel
Ð in the corner of interior compart-
ment.
O If it is difficult to turn the ignition
switch, perform the following:
Ð Push the ignition switch and turn it
to the left and then to the right.
Ð Turn the ignition switch while
gently turning the steering wheel to
the left or right.
Stopping the engine 1. Shift the selector lever to the P posi-
tion.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC po-
sition. WARNING When you leave the vehicle, be sure to ob-
serve the following:
O Shift the selector lever to P. (In other po-
sitions, the ignition switch will not re-
turn to LOCK.)
O Securely return the ignition switch to
LOCK.
O Set the parking brake. Failure to do so
could result in unexpected vehicle move-
ment and could lead to severe injury.
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can be used
only when you carry the key with you and
operate as specified in the operating
range inside or outside the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key battery runs
down or where there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range may
be narrower or the key may be inopera-
tive.
Operating range of the door or
trunk lock/unlock function The outside sensors are in the front out-
side door handles and the trunk. SPA1900
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Troubleshooting examples When it is difficult to turn the ignition
switch
O Push the ignition switch and turn it to
the left and then to the right.
O While gently turning the steering
wheel to the left or right, turn the igni-
tion switch.
OPERATION WITH INTELLIGENT
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM It is possible to lock/unlock all doors,
fuel-filler door, activate the panic alarm
and open the windows by pushing the
buttons on the Intelligent Key from out-
side the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK /UNLOCK button on
the Intelligent Key can operate at a dis-
tance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from
the vehicle. (The effective distance de-
pends upon the conditions around the ve-
hicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concern-
ing the purchase and use of additional In-
telligent Key, contact an INFINITI dealer. The lock and unlock buttons on the Intel-
ligent Key will not operate when:
O the Intelligent Key is too far away from
the vehicle
O the Intelligent Key battery runs down
After locking with the Intelligent remote
keyless entry function, pull the door
handle to make sure the doors are se-
curely locked.
The operating range varies depending on
the environment. To securely operate the
lock and unlock buttons, approach the ve-
hicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the door.
The panic alarm will not activate when the
mechanical key or the valet key is in the ig-
nition switch.
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 mechanical key or the va-
let key if any key is in the ignition
switch.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2 SPA1895
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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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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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Push the lock lever up securely to lock
the steering wheel in place.
Telescopic operation Pull the lock lever
q 3
down and adjust
the steering wheel forward or backward
q 4
to the desired position.
Push the lock lever up securely to lock
the steering wheel in place.
ELECTRIC OPERATION (if so
equipped)
WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
Tilt or telescopic operation Move the lever to adjust the steering
wheel up or down, forward or rearward to
the desired position. Entry/Exit function operation (if so
equipped):
The automatic drive positioner system will
make the steering wheel move up
automatically when the key is removed
from the ignition switch. This lets the
driver get into and out of the seat more
easily. The steering wheel moves back
into position when the key is inserted into
the ignition switch. For more information,
see ªAutomatic drive positionerº later in
this section. SPA1898
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Foldable outside mirrors Fold the outside mirror by pushing it to-
ward the rear of the vehicle. AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER
OPERATION The automatic drive positioner system
has two features:
O Entry/exit function (only available on
models equipped with automatic
transmission)
O Memory storage function
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION (if so
equipped) This system is designed so that the driv-
er's seat and steering column will auto-
matically move when the automatic trans-
mission selector lever is in the P (Park)
position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver's seat more easily.
(This feature is not available on models
equipped with manual transmission.)
The driver's seat will slide backward and
the steering wheel will move up when the
driver's door is opened with the key or ig-
nition switch in the LOCK position.
The driver's seat and steering wheel will
return to the previous positions:
O When the key is inserted into the igni-
tion switch after closing the driver's door, or when the driver's door is
closed after inserting the key into the
ignition switch.
O When the ignition switch is pushed
with the driver's door closed.
O When the key or ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Initializing entry/exit function The entry/exit function can be activated
or cancelled by pushing and holding the
SET switch for more than 10 seconds
while the ignition switch is in the LOCK
position. The indicator light will blink
once when the function is cancelled, and
the indicator light will blink twice when
the function is activated. If the battery
cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will be can-
celled. In such a case, after connecting
the battery or replacing with a new fuse,
open and close the driver's door more
than two times with the ignition switch or
ignition switch in the LOCK position. The
entry/exit function will be activated.SPA1829
AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if so
equipped)
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q 1
Coupe
q 2
Sedan
MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION Two positions for the driver's seat and
steering column can be stored in the au- tomatic drive positioner memory. Follow
these procedures to use the memory sys-
tem.
1. For vehicles equipped with automatic
transmission, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position.
For vehicles equipped with manual
transmission, move the shift lever to
the N (Neutral) position and apply the
parking brake.
2. Adjust the driver's seat and steering
column to the desired positions by
manually operating each adjusting
switch. For additional information, see
ªSeatsº in the ª1. Safety Ð Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint
systemº section and ªSteering wheelº
earlier in this section.
3. Turn the ignition ON.
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 come on and stay
on for approximately 5 seconds after
pushing the switch. After the indicator
light goes off, the selected positions are stored in the selected memory (1
or 2).
If a new memory is stored in the same
memory switch, the previous memory
will be deleted.
Linking a keyfob or Intelligent Key
to a stored memory position A keyfob or Intelligent Key can be linked
to a stored memory position with the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Follow the steps for storing a memory
position.
2. While the indicator light for the
memory switch being set is illumi-
nated for 5 seconds, push the
button on the keyfob or Intelli-
gent Key. The indicator light will blink.
After the indicator light goes off, the
keyfob or Intelligent Key is linked to
that memory setting.
With the key removed from the ignition
switch, push the button on the
keyfob or Intelligent Key. The driver's seat
and steering wheel will move to the
memorized position.SPA2159
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