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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to
be set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
s1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
orposition. The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights re-
main on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay :
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
LOCK and open any door then close all the
doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180
seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
ªComfort & Conv. settingsº in the ª4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systemsº section.
Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo
sensor
sAlocated on the top of the instrument
panel. The photo sensor controls the autolight;
if it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is
dark and the headlights will illuminate.
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Headlight beam select
s1To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
s2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
s3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver system
c When the headlight switch is in theor
position while the ignition switch is in the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off 5 minutes after the ignition switch
has been pushed to the LOCK position.
c When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
CAUTION
c When you turn on the headlight switch again
after the lights automatically turn off, the
lights will not turn off automatically. Be sure
to turn the light switch to the OFF position
when you leave the vehicle for extended pe-
riods of time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged.
c Never leave the light switch on when the
engine is not running for extended periods of
time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the park-
ing brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to the
position for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illumi-
nate once the parking brake is released. The
daytime running lights will remain on until the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is ac-
tive, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an accident injur-
ing yourself and others.
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) will
automatically adjust the headlights (low beam)
toward the turning direction to improve the
driver's view. When the headlight switch is ON
and the driver operates the steering wheel in a
turn, the AFS system will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
c when the headlight switch is ON.
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cwhen the selector lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
c when the vehicle is driven at above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) for the left-side headlight. Note
that the right-side low beam headlight will
swivel but the left side will not swivel when
the vehicle is at a stop and the steering
wheel is turned. The vehicle must attain a
speed above 16 MPH (25 km/h) before AFS
activates the left-side headlight.
To turn the AFS off, push the OFF side of the AFS
switch. (The AFS OFF indicator light will illumi-
nate.) Push the ON side of the switch to turn the
system on again.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number of
occupants in the vehicle, the load the vehicle is
carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after the
ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position, this may indicate that the AFS is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by an INFINITI retailer. When the engine is
started, the headlights will vibrate to check the
system condition. This is not a malfunction.
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the AUTO (when
lighting),
orposition with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
Turn the control to the darkening direction
s1
or the brightening directions2to adjust the
brightness of instrument panel lights.
When the control is turned to the upper end, the
light intensity will be at maximum. When the
control is turned to the lower end, the light will
be turned off.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
s1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
s2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
switch to the
position. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate. Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.WARNING
c
If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
c Do not use the hazard warning flashers while
moving on the highway unless unusual cir-
cumstances force you to drive so slowly that
your vehicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
c Turn signals do not work when the hazard
warning flasher lights are on.
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If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the
time.
ADJUSTING THE TIME
1. To set the clock forward, push the button
s1.
2. To set the clock backward, push the but- ton
s2.
3. To move forward or backward faster, push and hold the button more than 5 seconds.
For details about display clock adjustment (if so
equipped), see ªHOW TO USE SETTING BUTTONº
in the ª4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systemsº section. The power outlets are located on the back side
and inside (if equipped) of the center console
for powering electrical accessories such as a
cellular telephone.
CAUTION
c
The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
c Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12
volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use
double adapters or more than one electrical
accessory.
c Use power outlet with the engine running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
c Avoid using power outlet when the air condi-
tioner, headlights or rear window defroster
is on.
c This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
c Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good
contact is not made, the plug may overheat
or the internal temperature fuse may open.
c Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be
sure the electrical accessory being used is
turned OFF.
c When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do
not allow water to contact the outlet.
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COAT HOOKS
The coat hooks are equipped beside the rear
personal lights.
To use the coat hook, push the hook
sAto
release.
CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than 2 lb (1
kg) on the hook.
CARGO NET (if so equipped)
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
sA.
CAUTION
Avoid keeping heavy objects in the net.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
c 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.
c 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 LOCK position. If the driver's or front pas-
senger's door is opened during this period of
about 45 seconds, power to the windows is
canceled.
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The rear sunshade operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The rear sunshade switches are located on the
center console and inside the rear armrest.
To raise the screen, push the UP side of the
switch
s1.
To lower the screen, push the DOWN side of the
switch
s2. The switch need not be held.
CAUTION
c Do not place objects (such as newspapers,
handkerchiefs, etc.) on the screen inlet port.
Doing so may entangle these objects in the
screen when it is extending or retracting,
causing improper operation or damage to
the screen.
c Do not push the sunshade arm with your
hands, etc., as this may deform it. Improper
operation or damage to the screen may
result.
c Do not put any object into the screen inlet
port as this may result in improper operation
or damage the screen.
c Do not hang any object on the arm rail as this
may result in improper operation or damage
the screen.
c Do not forcefully pull the screen. Doing so
may elongate the screen. Improper opera-
tion or damage to the screen may result.
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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MAP LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the light
on or off.
PERSONAL LIGHTS
Rear
Push the button as illustrated to turn the light
on or off.
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The interior light control switch has two posi-
tions: DOOR and OFF.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR positions1, the
map lights and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate under the following conditions:
c ignition switch is in the LOCK position
± remain on for about 15 seconds.
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