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Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch can be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. When the switch is operated, the dot
matrix liquid crystal display switches to the
brightness adjustment mode.
Push the upper switch
Ato brighten the
instrument panel lights. The bar
1moves to
the + side. When reaching the maximum bright-
ness, “MAX” appears on the display
2.
Push the lower switch
Bto dim the instrument
panel lights. The bar
1moves to the side.
When reaching the minimum brightness, “MIN”
appears on the display
3. However, “MIN”
does not appear during the nighttime.
The dot matrix liquid crystal display returns to
the normal display under the following condi-
tions:
● when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
● when the side or front of the
switch or
switch on the right side of the com-
bination meter panel is pushed.
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SIC3270
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The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of the
hazard warning flasher switch while driving.To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could
affect proper operation of the supplemental
front air bag system. Tampering with the
supplemental front air bag system may result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat
heater if you or the occupants cannot monitor
elevated seat temperatures or have an inability
to feel pain in body parts that contact the seat.
Use of the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
●The battery could run down if the seat heater
is operated while the engine is not running.
● Do not use the seat heater for extended pe-
riods or when no one is using the seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat
cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the heater.
● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
● When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
thinner, or any similar materials.SIC3312
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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FRONT
To open the ashtray lid, push the lid down and
release it
1.
To empty the ashtray, pull out
2.
The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way
3, then release
it. When the lighter is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
CAUTION
● The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element only.
The use of the cigarette lighter socket as a
power source for any other accessory is not
recommended.
● Do not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter.
REAR
To open the ashtray lid, pull1.
To empty the ashtray, push down
2, and pull
out.
SIC3219SIC2570
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAYS (if so
equipped)
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CARGO NET RETAINERS
The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo
area from moving around while your vehicle is
driven.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to the
retainers
A.
CAUTION
Avoid keeping heavy objects in the net.
TRUNK NET FOR EXTRA WINDOW
WASHER FLUID (Canada only; if so
equipped)
The trunk net is provided for holding a tank of
extra window washer fluid.
To install the net, place a commercially avail-
able tank in the right corner of the trunk and
then attach the hooks to the restrainers
A.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
●Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows. Use
the window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
● Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and become trapped in
the window. Unattended children could be-
come involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to
the OFF position. If the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door is opened during this period of about
45 seconds, power to the windows is canceled.
SIC3320SIC3317
WINDOWS
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Automatic operation (for front door
windows or all door windows)
To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it;
it need not be held. The window will automati-
cally open or close all the way. To stop the
window, just push or lift the switch in the
opposite direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be de-
tected. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before clos-
ing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving condi-
tions, the auto reverse function may be activated
if an impact or load similar to something being
caught in the window occurs.
Sedan — Type A
SIC3289
Sedan — Type B
SIC3285
Coupe
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Automatic adjusting function (Coupe)
CAUTION
When the battery cable is removed from the
battery terminal, do not close either of the front
doors. The automatic window adjusting func-
tion will not work and the side roof panel may
be damaged.
The power window has an automatic adjusting
function. When the door is being opened, the
window is automatically lowered slightly to
avoid contact between the window and the side
roof panel. When the door is closed, the window
is automatically raised slightly.
While the automatic adjusting function does not
work, the window will be controlled as follows:
● When the door is opened, the window lowers
for approximately 2 seconds.
● While the door is open, the window cannot
be raised.
If the windows do not close
automatically
If the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power win-
dow system.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the
switch more than 3 seconds after the
window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Oper- ate the window by the automatic function
to confirm the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
●In an accident you could be thrown from the
vehicle through an open moonroof. Always
use seat belts and child restraints.
● Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend
any portion of their body out of the moonroof
opening while the vehicle is in motion or
while the moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand from
the moonroof before opening.
● Do not place any heavy object on the moon-
roof or surrounding area.
MOONROOF (if so equipped)
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AUTOMATIC MOONROOF
The moonroof only operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic moonroof is operational for
about 45 seconds, even if the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position. If the driver’s door
or the passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
moonroof is canceled.
Sunshade
The sunshade will open automatically when the
moonroof is opened. However, it must be
closed manually.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then push
the UP
1side of the moonroof switch
and release it; it need not be held. To tilt down
the moonroof, push the DOWN
2side.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open or close the moonroof, push the
CLOSE
1or OPEN2side of the
moonroof switch and release it; it need not be held. The roof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the roof, push the switch
once more while it is opening or closing.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be de-
tected. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before clos-
ing the moonroof.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the moonroof when it is closing, the moonroof
will be immediately opened.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
If the moonroof cannot be closed automatically
when the auto reverse function activates due to
a malfunction, push and hold the CLOSE
1side of the moonroof switch.
Depending on the environment or driving condi-
tions, the auto reverse function may be activated
if an impact or load similar to something being
caught in the moonroof occurs.
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INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The interior light control switch has three posi-
tions: ON, DOOR and OFF.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON position1the map
lights and rear personal lights will illuminate.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR position2, the
map lights and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate under the following conditions:
● ignition switch is switched to the LOCK
position
– remain on for about 15 seconds. ●
doors are unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key or door handle
request switch with the ignition switch in the
LOCK position
– remain on for about 15 seconds.
● any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
– remain on for about 15 seconds.
● any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
– remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The lights will also turn off after 15 minutes when
the lights remain illuminated after the ignition
switch has been pushed to the OFF or LOCK po-
sition to prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
When the auto interior illumination is set to the
OFF position (see “VEHICLE INFORMATION AND
SETTINGS” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section),
the lights will illuminate under the following
condition:
● any door is opened with the ignition switch
in any position
– remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF position3, the
lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time with
the engine stopped. This could result in a dis-
charged battery.
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