1. Side ventilator (P. 4-39)
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-15)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)
4. Center ventilator (P. 4-39)5. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
— Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system) (P. 4-104) — Around View Monitor (if so equipped)
(P. 4-28)
6. Center display (P. 4-2)
7. Clock (P. 2-45)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-40)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)
10. Hood release handle (P. 3-16)
11. Fuse box cover (P. 8-22)
12. Parking brake (P. 5-17)
13. Steering wheel — Horn (P. 2-41)
— Driver supplement air bag (P. 1-40)
14. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-9)
15. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-45)
16. Power outlet (P. 2-45)
17. Rear window defogger switch (P. 2-35)
18. Automatic climate control system (P. 4-40)
19. Audio system (P. 4-46)
20. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-48)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-8Illustrated table of contents
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●Until you have confirmed with your retailer
that your passenger seat advanced air bag is
working properly, position the occupants in
the rear seating positions.
This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Ad-
vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S.
regulations. It is also permitted in Canada.
However, all of the information, cautions and
warnings in this manual still apply and must be
followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is
mounted in the instrument panel above the
glove box. The front air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, al-
though they may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
front air bag operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has dual
stage air bag inflators. The system monitors
information from the Air bag Control Unit (ACU),
seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant classification sensors (weight sensors). Inflator
operation is based on the severity of a collision
and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front
passenger, the occupant classification sensors
are also monitored. Based on information from
the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate
in a crash, depending on the crash severity and
whether the front occupants are belted or un-
belted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag
may be automatically turned OFF under some
conditions, depending on the information pro-
vided by the occupant classification sensors. If
the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passen-
ger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the
seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illumi-
nated, but the air bag will be off). (See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in this
section for further details.) One front air bag
inflating does not indicate improper perfor-
mance of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, contact INFINITI or an INFINITI retailer. If
you are considering modification of your vehicle
due to a disability, you may also contact
INFINITI. Contact information is contained in the
front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate
a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, asit may cause irritation and choking. Those with
a history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the head
and chest of the front occupants. They can help
save lives and reduce serious injuries. However,
an inflating front air bag may cause facial
abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower body.
Even with INFINITI advanced air bags, seat belts
should be correctly worn and the driver and
passenger seated upright as far as practical
away from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
this, the force of the front air bag inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the air bag module
during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a colli-
sion.
The front air bags operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light illu-
1-46Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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Sport mode................................... 2-44
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-44
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-45
Clock ............................................ 2-45
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-45
Power outlet ..................................... 2-45
Storage ......................................... 2-46
Cup holders .................................. 2-46
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-47
Glove box .................................... 2-48
Console box .................................. 2-48
Card holder ................................... 2-49
Coat hooks ................................... 2-49
Luggage hooks (if so equipped) ................2-50
Cargo net (if so equipped) .....................2-50
Cargo cover (if so equipped) ....................2-51
Roof rack (if so equipped) ......................2-53
Windows ........................................ 2-53Power windows
............................... 2-53
Moonroof ........................................ 2-56
Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-56
Welcome light ................................... 2-57
Interior lights .................................... 2-58
Map lights .................................... 2-58
Personal lights ................................ 2-58
Interior light control switch ....................2-58
Vanity mirror lights ............................... 2-59
Cargo light ...................................... 2-60
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ..................2-60
Programming HomeLink ......................2-61
Programming HomeLink for Canadian
customers .................................... 2-62
Operating the HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................................... 2-62
Programming
trouble-diagnosis ................. 2-63
Clearing the programmed information ...........2-63
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button.....2-63
If your vehicle is stolen ........................ 2-63
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1. Side ventilator
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped)
3. Meters and gauges
4. Center ventilator5. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
— Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped)
— Around View Monitor (if so equipped) 6. Center display
7. Clock
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
10. Hood release handle
11. Fuse box cover
12. Parking brake
13. Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver supplement air bag
14. Push-button ignition switch
15. Front passenger air bag status light
16. Power outlet
17. Rear window defogger switch
18. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped)
19. Automatic climate control system
20. Audio system
21. Glove box lid release handle
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.SIC3824
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2-4Instruments and controls
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GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help
prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
1.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
2/unlock3the glove box, use the
mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see “KEYS” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
CONSOLE BOX
Front
When the leverA(front passenger’s seat side)
is pulled, the upper case is available for storing
some small items. When the lever
B(driver’s
seat side) is pulled, the bottom case is available
for storing some larger ones.
SIC3838
Front
SIC3839
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– Do not allow the Intelligent Key to comeinto contact with water or salt water, and
do not wash it in a washing machine. This
could affect the system function.
● If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that In-
telligent Key. This will prevent the Intelli-
gent Key from unauthorized use to unlock
the vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, please contact an
INFINITI retailer.
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it
into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob
returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors and the glove box.
See “DOORS” later in this section, “STORAGE”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed in
the Intelligent Key.
VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the
mechanical key with you to protect your belong-
ings.
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedures
below.
1. Remove the mechanical key from the In- telligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your
pocket or bag for insertion into the Intel-
ligent Key when you retrieve your vehicle.
See “STORAGE” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
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Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-3
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●Spinning the rear wheels on slippery sur-
faces may cause the AWD warning light to
flash and the AWD system to automatically
switch from the AWD mode to the 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Be especially
careful when towing a trailer. (AWD models)WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emer-
gency. (The engine will stop when the ignition
switch is pushed 3 consecutive times or the
ignition switch is pushed and held for more
than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a
crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever to the
P (Park) position.
OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
The operating range for starting the engine
inside the vehicle
1is shown in the illustra-
tion.
● If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument
panel, cargo area, inside the glove box or
door pocket, or the corner of interior com-
partment, it may not be possible to start the
engine.
● If the Intelligent Key is near the door or door
glass outside the vehicle, it may be possible
to start the engine.
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
Starting and driving5-9
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Checking engine coolant level......8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-10
Engine block heater ............5-81
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-9
Engine oil .................. 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .....2-25
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Engine serial number ...........9-12
Engine specifications ............9-8
Engine start operation indicator .....2-23
If your vehicle overheats .........6-10
Starting the engine ............5-12
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......2-7
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-25
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..........9-31
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .........8-19
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-11
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) .....2-40
Flat tire ..................... .6-2
Flat towing .................. .9-27
Floor mat cleaning ............... .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-13
Brake fluid ................. 8-14Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants
..................9-2
Engine coolant ...............8-9
Engine oil .................. 8-10
Power steering fluid ............8-13
Window washer fluid ...........8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ..................... .4-61
Fog light switch ............... .2-40
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system . . .5-61
Front passenger air bag and status light . .1-47
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-2
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .......1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel
economy ............... 5-68
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............9-4
Fuel recommendation ...........9-4
Fuel-filler cap ................ 3-18
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-18
Gauge ....................2-8
Fuses ..................... .8-22
Fusible links ................. .8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-60
Gascap .................... .3-18
Gauge ...................... .2-5
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . .2-7
Fuel gauge ..................2-8 Odometer
..................2-6
Speedometer ................2-6
Tachometer .................2-7
Trip computer ............... 2-27
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box ................... .2-48
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(with navigation system) ...........4-104
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(without navigation system) .........4-115
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . .2-40
Head restraints ................. .1-6
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) ...........2-38
Bulb replacement ............. 8-26
Headlight switch .............. 2-36
Xenon headlights ............. 2-35
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) ........4-94 , 4-102
Heater Automatic climate control .........4-40
Engine block heater ............5-81
HomeLink Universal Transceiver . . . . . .2-60
Hood release ................. .3-16
Hook Coat
hooks................ .2-49
Luggage hook ............... 2-50
Horn ...................... .2-41
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