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20. Trunk release power cancel switch(P. 3-19)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation SystemOwner’s Manual.
1. Tachometer (P. 2-6)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-11)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P. 2-6) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-19)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)
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METERS AND GAUGES
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VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-20)
2. Battery (P. 8-13)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)5. Clutch fluid reservoir
(Manual Transmission models) (P. 8-12)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-17) 9. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-7)
10. Drive belts (P. 8-16)
11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
SSI0345
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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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
Compass (if so equipped) .......................... 2-8
Zone variation change procedure ................ 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-11
Checking bulbs ................................ 2-11
Warning lights ................................ 2-12
Indicator lights ................................ 2-16
Audible reminders ............................. 2-18
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-19
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-21
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-23
Trip computer ................................. 2-24
Security systems ................................. 2-27
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-27
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-30Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped)
............................... 2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ..................2-32
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-32
Headlight switch .............................. 2-33
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-37
Fog light switch ............................... 2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-37
Horn ............................................ 2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) .....................2-38
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ...............2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-40
Clock ............................................ 2-40
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-40
Power outlet ..................................... 2-41
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (if so equipped) ......
2-42
Front ......................................... 2-42
Rear ......................................... 2-42
Storage ......................................... 2-43
Cup
holders .................................. 2-43
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-45
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20. Trunk release power cancel switch(P. 3-19)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation SystemOwner’s Manual.
1. Tachometer (P. 2-6)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-11)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P. 2-6) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-19)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)
*: The needle indicators in the speedometer, ta- chometer, engine coolant temperature gauge
and fuel gauge may move slightly after the
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METERS AND GAUGES
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Changing the display :
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
3at the
bottom left of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows:
TRIP A →TRIP B →TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer :
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. (See “DOT MATRIX
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section
and “HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice rec-
ognition systems” section.)
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red zone,
shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed.
Operating the engine in the red zone may cause
serious engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge needle points
within the zone
1shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range,
reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature.
If gauge is over the normal range, stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine
is overheated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine. See “IF
YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section for immediate action
required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers
“E” (Empty).
The low fuel warning
appears on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the gauge reaches “E”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches “E”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) may come
on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few
driving trips, the
light should turn off.
If the light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer.
● For additional information, see “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.
SIC4292
Instruments and controls2-7
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Ion control :
This unit generates highly concentrated Plas-
macluster ions into the air blown from the
ventilators and reduces odor absorbed into the
interior trim.
When the air conditioner is turned on, the
system generates Plasmacluster ions automati-
cally.
The amount of Plasmacluster ions increases
according to the amount of air flow. When the
air flow is high, “
” is displayed on the
screen and when the air flow is low, the indica-
tion in the screen changes to “
”.
Exhaust gas detection sensor :
This vehicle is equipped with an exhaust gas
detection sensor. When the automatic intake air
control is ON, the sensor detects pollutants
such as CO and NO
2outside and the system
automatically changes from the outside air cir-
culation mode to the recirculation mode.
When the intake air control button is pushed
under the following conditions, the indicator
light on the “
” side will illuminate and the
exhaust gas detection sensor will turn on.
● The air flow control is not in the front
defogger mode (the indicator light on the
“
” front defogger button is turned off). ●
The outside temperature is about 32°F (0°C)
or more.
When the automatic intake air control is ON, for
the first 5 minutes, the recirculation mode is
selected to prevent dust, dirt and pollen from
entering the vehicle and cleans the air inside of
the vehicle with Plasmacluster ion that are
emitted from the ventilator.
After 5 minutes, the sensor detects exhaust gas
and automatically alternates between the recir-
culation mode and outside air circulation mode.
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and out-
side air temperature are low, the air flow from
the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum
of 150 seconds. This is not a malfunction. After
the coolant temperature warms up, air will flow
normally from the foot outlets.Models with navigation system
SAA2734
Models without navigation system
SAA2735
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Braking precautions........................... 5-48
Parking brake break-in ......................... 5-49
Brake assist ..................................... 5-49
Brake assist .................................. 5-49
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ......................5-49
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-52
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-53
4 wheel active steer (4WAS) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-54Cold weather driving
............................. 5-55
Freeing a frozen door lock .....................5-55
Antifreeze .................................... 5-55
Battery ....................................... 5-55
Draining of coolant water ......................5-55
Tire equipment ................................ 5-55
Special winter equipment ......................5-56
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-56
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............5-56
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