2010 INFINITI M engine

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-3
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-6
Tachometer .................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-7
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ........ 2-8
Compass (if so equipped) .......................... 2-9
Zone variation change procedure ...............2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .....2-12
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-13
Warning lights ................................ 2-13
Indicator lights ................................ 2-18
Audible reminders ............................. 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-21
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-22
Security systems ................................. 2-24
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-24
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-27
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................2-28
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-28 Headlight and turn signal switch
..................2-29
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-29
Headlight switch .............................. 2-29
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-33
Fog light switch ............................... 2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-33
Horn ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats (rear seats) (if so equipped) ..........2-34
Climate controlled seats (front seats) ..............2-35
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-36
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ...............2-37
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-37
Clock ............................................ 2-38
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-38
Power outlets .................................... 2-38
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .....................2-39
Front ......................................... 2-39
Rear ......................................... 2-39
Storage ......................................... 2-40
Cup holders .................................. 2-40
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-41
Glove box .................................... 2-41
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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge*
2. Tachometer*
3. Warning/Indicator lights
4. Speedometer*
5. Fuel gauge*6. Meter illumination control knob
7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display
8. Odometer/twin trip odometer
9. TRIP/RESET knob for twin trip odometer
*: The needle indicators in the meters and
gauges may move slightly after the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCK position. This is
not a malfunction.
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METERS AND GAUGES
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h).
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometers1and twin trip odometers2are
displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Changing the display :
Pushing the TRIP/RESET knob
s3at the bottom
right of the combination meter panel changes
the display as follows:
TRIP A !TRIP B !TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer :
Pushing the TRIP/RESET switch
s3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. (See ªHOW TO
USE STATUS BUTTONº in the ª4. Monitor, cli-
mate, audio, phone and voice recognition sys-
temsº section.)
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
s1.
The scale length and the red zone vary with the
engine model.
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.
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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
s1shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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 ªIF
YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATSº in the ª6. In case of
emergencyº section for immediate action
required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel 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 LOCK position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers
ªEº (Empty).
The low fuel warning
s1appears when
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the gauge
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reaches ªEº. There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches
ªEº.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
c 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.
c For additional information, see ªMalfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)º later in this section.
METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND
NEEDLE SWEEP
The ring illumination surrounding meters and
gauges illuminates when the driver's door is
closed after getting into the vehicle with the
Intelligent Key carried in.
When the engine is started, the indicator
needles will sweep in the speedometer and
tachometer and the ring illumination will be
brightened gradually.
Meter illumination control knob
The meter illumination control knobs1oper-
ates when the headlight switch is in the AUTO
(not lighting) or OFF position with the ignition
switch in the ON position. To adjust the brightness of the meters, push the
control knob several times until the desired
brightness is achieved.
To turn the ring illumination and needle sweep
on and off, push the control knob and hold it for
1 second.
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(AWD models)*Lane departure warning light (or-
ange)*Cruise set switch indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightLow fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) check
warning lightLow washer fluid warning lightIntelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
MAIN switch indicator light (green)*
Brake warning light
Preview Function warning light
(orange)*Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Rear Active Steer warning light*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning lightSlip indicator light
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSmall light indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem warning light (orange)*Automatic Transmission (AT) position
indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Intelligent Key system warning lightCruise main switch indicator light
(green)*: if so equipped
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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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:
,or,,,
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The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
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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.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light (AWD models)
The light comes on when the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position. It turns off soon
after the engine is started.
If the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system malfunc-
tions, or the diameter of the front and the rear
wheels are different, the warning light willeither remain illuminated or blink. (See ªALL-
WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)º in the ª5. Starting and
drivingº section.)
CAUTION
c
If the warning light comes on while driving
there may be a malfunction in the AWD sys-
tem. Reduce the vehicle speed and have your
vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible.
c If the AWD warning light blinks while
driving:
± blinks rapidly (about twice a second): Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the
engine. The driving mode will change to
2WD to prevent the AWD system from
malfunctioning. If the warning light turns
off, you can drive again.
± blinks slowly (about once every 2 sec- onds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the
engine. Check that all tire sizes are the
same, tire pressure is correct and tires are
not worn.
c If the warning light is still on after the above
operations, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
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 ªBRAKE SYSTEMº in the ª5. Starting
and drivingº section.)
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light
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.
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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. Add brakefluid as necessary. (See ªBRAKE FLUIDº in
the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº
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
ªAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightº
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
c
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.
c 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.
c 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.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is not functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see
an INFINITI retailer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are
not closed securely while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine
immediately and call an INFINITI retailer
or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dip-
stick to check the oil level. (See ªENGINE OILº in
the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº sec-
tion.)
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