1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P. 5-50)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-28)
3. Sonar system OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-45) 4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-33)
5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-5)
6. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-30) 7. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(Left side)
— ENTER or tuning switch (P. 4-75)
— BACK switch (P. 4-75)
— TALK switch (P. 4-102)/Phone switch
(P. 4-78)
— Volume control switches (P. 4-75)
— Source select switch (P. 4-75)
9. Trip computer switch (P. 2-22)
10. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)
11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-18)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
12. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-9)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-34)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-34)
16. Steering wheel — Horn (P. 2-35)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-3
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-4
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-5
Tachometer .................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-6
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...... 2-8
Checking bulbs ................................ 2-8
Warning lights ................................. 2-9
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders .............................. 2-15
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................2-15
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-18
Indicators for retractable hard top ..............2-20
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-21
Trip computer ................................. 2-22
Security systems ................................. 2-25
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-25
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-28
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-29Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch
..................2-30
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-30
Headlight switch .............................. 2-30
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-34
Fog light switch ............................... 2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-34
Horn ............................................ 2-35
Heated seats (if so equipped) .....................2-35
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...........2-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-37
Clock ............................................ 2-38
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-38
Power outlets .................................... 2-38
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (if so equipped) ......2-39
Front ......................................... 2-39
Rear ......................................... 2-40
Storage ......................................... 2-40
Cup
holders .................................. 2-40
Glove box .................................... 2-42
Console box .................................. 2-42
Storage box (if so equipped) ...................2-43
Windows ........................................ 2-44
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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P. 5-50)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-28)
3. Sonar system OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-45) 4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-33)
5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-5)
6. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-30) 7. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(Left side)
— ENTER or tuning switch (P. 4-75)
— BACK switch (P. 4-75)
— TALK switch (P. 4-102)/
Phone switch (P. 4-78)
— Volume control switches (P. 4-75)
— Source select switch (P. 4-75)
9. Trip computer switch (P. 2-22)
10. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)
11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-18)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
12. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-9)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-34)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-34)
16. Steering wheel — Horn (P. 2-35)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
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8. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
9. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the clutch
pedal depressed.
10. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
11. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (E)
position.
12. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. (See “WINDOW WASHER FLUID” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
13. Door/trunk open warning (ignition
switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the trunk lid are open or not closed securely.
The vehicle icon indicates which door or the
trunk lid is open on the display.
14. Loose fuel cap warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. (SeeFUEL-FILLER DOORin the
3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments sec-
tion.)
15. Check tire pressure warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates to
indicate the low tire pressure. If this warning
appears, stop the vehicle and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres- sure shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label. (See
Low tire pressure warning light
earlier in this section and TIRE PRESSURE
WARNING SYSTEM (TPMS) in the5. Starting
and driving section.)
16. “Time to rest” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “time to
rest” indicator activates. You can set the time
for up to 6 hours. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later
in this section.)
17. Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°F (3°C). The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in
this section.)
18. Cruise indicator
Cruise main switch indicator
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the main
switch is pushed again, the indicator disap-
pears. When the cruise control main switch
indicator is displayed, the cruise control system
is operational.
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1. Roof in operation indicator
This indicator is displayed while the retractable
hard top is being operated.
2. Roof open indicator
This indicator is displayed when the retractable
hard top is open completely.
3. Roof close indicator
This indicator is displayed when the retractable
hard top is closed completely.
4. Check separator indicator
This indicator is displayed when the separator
is not set in the holder normally.
5. Check trunk indicator
This indicator is displayed when the trunk is not
closed completely.
NOTE:
A message is not displayed while the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so equipped) is
being operated.
INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE
1. Engine oil replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for changing the engine oil. You can set or reset
the distance for changing the engine oil. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
2. Oil filter replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the oil filter. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
3. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing tires. You can set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. (See “TRIP COM-
PUTER” later in this section.)
4. “OTHER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing items other than the engine oil, oil
filter and tires. You can set or reset the distance
for replacing the items. (See “TRIP COMPUTER”
later in this section.)
More maintenance reminders are also available
on the center display. (See “HOW TO USE INFO
BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.)
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TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located on
the right side of the combination meter panel.
To operate the trip computer, push the side or
front of the switches as shown above.
Aswitch
Bswitch
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the
switchA.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge......2-6
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..........9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .........8-17
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ................ .2-34
Flat tire ..................... .6-2
Flat tire Changing flat tire (with spare tire) . . . .6-12
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .............6-3
Flat towing .................. .9-17
Floor mat cleaning ............... .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ...........8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...............9-2
Engine coolant ...............8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Window washer fluid ...........8-12
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ..................... .4-49
Fog light switch ............... .2-34
Front passenger air bag and status light . . .1-41
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .......1-3Front-seat active head restraints
.......1-10
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ................ 5-41
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............9-3
Fuel recommendation ...........9-3
Fuel-filler cap ............... 3-32
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-32
Gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ..................... .8-19
Fusible links ................. .8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-49
Gascap .................... .3-32
Gauge ...................... .2-4
Gauge Engine
coolant temperature gauge . . . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ................2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip computer ............... 2-22
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box ................... .2-42
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(with navigation system) ...........4-78Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(without navigation system)
.........4-89
Hard top If the top does not open or close . . . .3-23
Indicators for retractable hard top (dot
matrix) ................... 3-22
Initializing ................. 3-24
Operating using the Intelligent Key . . . 3-24
Retractable hard top operation ......3-18
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . .2-34
Head restraints ................. .1-7
Headlights Bulb replacement .............8-24
Headlight switch .............. 2-30
Xenon headlights ............. 2-30
Heated seats ................. .2-35
Heater Automatic climate control .........4-28
Engine block heater ............5-53
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-49
Hood release ................. .3-17
Horn ...................... .2-35
Ignition switch Automatic transmission models ......5-11
Manual transmission models .......5-15
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ..........5-7
Immobilizer system ............. .2-26
In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-35
Indicator lights ................ .2-13
Indicator,
Dot matrix display .........2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .....2-26
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Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-13
Map lights .................. .2-47
Master warning light ............. .2-12
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-40
Meter Trip computer ............... .2-22
Meters and gauges .............. .2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ..................... .2-33
Mirror Inside mirror ............... .3-36
Outside mirrors .............. 3-37
Monitor, Rearview monitor ..........4-22
N
New vehicle break-in ............. .5-41
No key warning ................ .2-18
O
Odometer .................... .2-5
Off-road recovery ............... .5-5
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-8
Engine oil ..................8-8 Engine oil viscosity
.............9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ......2-21
Opening the retractable hard top ......3-22
Operating the retractable hard top ......3-18
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ..................... .2-18
Outside air temperature ............2-24
Outside mirrors ................ .3-37
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .................. .9-21
P
Panic alarm .................. .3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Parking brake release warning ......2-19
Parking on hills .............. 5-42
Parking brake break-in ............5-46
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ........4-77
Pop-up roll bar system ............1-48
Power Power
door lock .............. .3-4
Power outlet ................ 2-38
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-45
Power windows .............. 2-44
Power front seat adjustment ..........1-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............. .1-14
Precautions Audio operation ............. .4-36
Braking precautions ............5-45
Child restraints ............... 1-18
Cruise control ............... 5-18
Maintenance .................8-5 Seat belt usage
............... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ......1-34
When starting and driving . . .......5-2
Preview function ............... .5-46
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................ .5-40
Preview Function warning light ........2-12
Push starting ................. .6-19
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-7
R
Radio ..................... .4-36
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-77
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................. 4-49
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-29
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test ...................... .9-20
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ..................... .2-29
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-21
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................... .9-9
Remote keyless entry system .........3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .............. .6-3
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-19
Retractable
hard top............. .3-18
Roadside assistance program .........6-2
Rollover ..................... .5-5
10-5
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