1. Side ventilator (P. 4-27)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-27)
4. Audio system (P. 4-36)
5. Clock (P. 2-38)6. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
— Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-78)
— Audio system (P. 4-36) 7. Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation
system* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-34)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-19)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-7)
13. Automatic climate control system (P. 4-28)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) (P. 2-39) or Storage box
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
— Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35) or Climate controlled seat
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
17. Retractable hard top operating switch (P. 3-18)
18. Rear window and outside mirror defogger switch (P. 2-29)
19. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-42)
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VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-19)
2. Battery (P. 8-13)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)5. Clutch fluid reservoir
(Manual Transmission models) (P. 8-11)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-17) 9. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-7)
10. Drive belts location (P. 8-15)
11. Engine Coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
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FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips
●The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
See “AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for
the seat position memory function (if so
equipped). Forward and backward
Moving the switch
1forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch
2backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch
2forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is
in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the
parking brake fully applied.
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Walk-in mechanism
This feature makes it easier to get in and out of
the rear seat. Use the following procedure when
getting in and out of the rear seat.
If the sun visor is used, close it to the original
position before operating the walk-in feature.
1. Pull the seatback lever upward1to fold
the front seatback down. Make sure that
the front seatback is completely folded
down.
2. To slide the front seat forward, push the seatback switch
2. The front seat will
move forward.
3. Get in or out of the vehicle. 4. To return the front seat to its original
position, raise the seatback and firmly
push the seatback switch
2again.
●To stop the seat sliding, push the seatback
switch
2again or push the seat sliding
switch.
● The front passenger seat will stop returning
7.0 in (177.6 mm) from its front-most posi-
tion to retain space for the rear passenger.
● Depending on the seat position, the head
restraint may contact the roof headlining
during the walk-in operation. To prevent
possible interference, lower the seat using
the seat lifter switch.
CAUTION
● When returning the seat to its original posi-
tion, confirm the seat and seatback are
locked properly.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or
bump your head when operating the walk-in
seat.
● Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. They may be pinched and
damaged.
● When operating the walk-in function, always
release the seat belt from the seat belt
guide. Otherwise, the seat belt guide may be
damaged.
The automatic forwarding and reversing will not
work or stop under the following conditions:
● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) (driver’s seat only).
● When the seat belt is fastened.
● When the selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position (Automatic Transmission model’s
driver’s seat) or the parking brake is not
applied (Manual Transmission model’s driv-
er’s seat).
● When the door is closed.
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Small children
Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lb (9 kg) can be placed in a forward-
facing child restraint. Refer to the manufactur-
er’s instructions for minimum and maximum
weight and height recommendations. INFINITI
recommends that small children be placed in
child restraints that comply with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for in-
stallation and use.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided. The seat belt may not
fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg)
and 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be
used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the
shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits
close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of
the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The
booster seat should raise the child so that the
shoulder belt is properly positioned across the
top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lapbelt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only
be used in seating positions that have a three-
point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit
the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that
it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Once the child has grown so the
shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and
do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the
vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously
injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as
possible around the hips, not the waist, and
place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and
across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder
belt over your abdominal area. Contact your
doctor for specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons use
seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
your doctor for specific recommendations.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS (front seats)
(if so equipped)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat belt to
help restrain front seat occupants under emer-
gency braking. This can help reduce the risk of
injury when a collision occurs.
Pre-crash seat belt will not be activated when:
●
the brake pedal is not depressed
● the seat belt is not fastened
● the selector lever is in the reverse position
● the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15 km/h)
Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit
upright and well back.
If the seat belt warning light blinks even if the
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts are
fastened, it may indicate the pre-crash seat belt
system has a malfunction. Have your INFINITI
retailer check and repair the system.
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1. Side ventilator (P. 4-27)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-27)
4. Audio system (P. 4-36)
5. Clock (P. 2-38)6. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
— Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-78)
— Audio system (P. 4-36) 7. Center display (P. 4-2)/
Navigation system* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-34)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-19)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-7)
13. Automatic climate control system (P. 4-28)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) (P. 2-39) or Storage box
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
— Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35) or Climate controlled seat
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
17. Retractable hard top operating switch (P. 3-18)
18. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defogger switch
(P. 2-29)
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Automatic transmission check warn-
ing lightMaster warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (or-
ange)*Security indicator light
Seat belt warning lightSlip indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightLow beam indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic transmission position indi-
cator light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem warning light (orange)*Front fog light indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the dot matrix crystal display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in
this section.)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indi-
cates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
Automatic transmission
check warning light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the transmission is not functioning
properly. Have your INFINITI retailer check and
repair the transmission.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid isnecessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer. (See
“BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indica-
tor
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working prop-
erly if the warning light is on. Driving could
be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive
carefully to the nearest service station for
repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level may
increase your stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the minimum
or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do
not drive until the brake system has been
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
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