If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger
air bag system, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light
, located in the meter and
gauges area, will blink. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Other supplemental front-impact air
bag precautions
WARNING
c Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also,
do not place any objects between any occu-
pant and the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if the front air
bag inflates.
c Immediately after inflation, several front air
bag system components will be hot. Do not
touch them; you may severely burn yourself.
c No unauthorized changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the supplemen-
tal air bag system. This is to prevent acciden-
tal inflation of the supplemental air bag or
damage to the supplemental air bag system. c
Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle's electrical system, suspension sys-
tem or front end structure. This could affect
proper operation of the front air bag system.
c Tampering with the air bag system may re-
sult in serious personal injury. Tampering
includes changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by placing
material over the steering wheel pad and
above the instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around the air bag
system.
c Modifying or tampering with the front pas-
senger seat may result in serious personal
injury. For example, do not change the front
seats by placing material on the seat cush-
ion or by installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, on the seat that is not
specifically designed to assure proper air
bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat or the
seat cushion and seatback. Such objects
may interfere with the proper operation of
the occupant classification sensor (pressure
sensor). c
No unauthorized changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the seat belt
system. This may affect the front air bag
system. Tampering with the seat belt system
may result in serious personal injury.
c Maintenance on and around the front air bag
system should be done by an INFINITI re-
tailer. Installation of electrical equipment
should also be done by an INFINITI retailer.
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
wiring harnesses* should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should not
be used on the air bag system.
c A cracked windshield should be replaced im-
mediately by a qualified repair facility. A
cracked windshield could affect the function
of the supplemental air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the front air bag system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner's Manual.
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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,,,
,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,or,,,
,,,,
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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Push the LDW switch again to turn the LDW
system on. The LDW automatic setting mode
can be changed to the manual setting mode. To
change the mode, push and hold the LDW
switch for more than 4 seconds when the LDW
ON indicator is off. In the manual setting mode,
push the LDW switch on and off to turn the LDW
system on and off.
See ªLANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP)
SYSTEMº in the ª5. Starting and drivingº sec-
tion for more details.For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy
roads or slippery areas, turn on the SNOW
mode switch. The indicator light
s1on the
switch will illuminate. When the SNOW mode is
activated, engine output is controlled to avoid
wheel spin.
Turn off the SNOW mode for normal driving. The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See ªVEHICLE
DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEMº in the ª5.
Starting and drivingº section.)
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cNever leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle
when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The
Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio
waves. Environmental conditions may interfere
with the operation of the Intelligent Key system
under the following operating conditions.
c When operating near a location where strong
radio waves are transmitted, such as a TV
tower, power station and broadcasting sta-
tion.
c When in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular telephone, transceiver,
and CB radio.
c When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
c When any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
c When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal com-
puter.
c When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter. In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions, the battery's
life is approximately 2 years. If the battery is
discharged, replace it with a new one.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiv-
ing radio waves, if the key is left near equip-
ment which transmits strong radio waves, such
as signals from a TV and personal computer, the
battery life may become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see ªBATTERY REPLACEMENTº in the
ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section.
Because the steering wheel is locked electri-
cally, unlocking the steering wheel with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position is impos-
sible when the vehicle battery is completely
discharged. Pay special attention that the ve-
hicle battery is not completely discharged.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
and used with one vehicle. For information
about the purchase and use of additional Intel-
ligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retailer.CAUTION
c
Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which con-
tains electrical components, to come into
contact with water or salt water. This could
affect the system function.
c Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
c Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
c Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
c Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry.
c Do not place the Intelligent Key for an ex-
tended period in an area where tempera-
tures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
c Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key
holder that contains a magnet.
c Do not place the Intelligent Key near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field, such as
a TV, audio equipment, personal computers
or cellular phones.
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FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player/changer................................ 4-43
CompactFlash (CF) player operation
(if so equipped) ............................... 4-47
iPodT player operation (if so equipped) .........4-48
Music box hard-disk drive audio system
(models with navigation system) ................4-50
CD/CF (CompactFlash) care and cleaning ........4-57
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio ......4-58
Rear control switches for audio
(if so equipped) ............................... 4-60
Antenna ...................................... 4-61
Auxiliary input jacks ........................... 4-61
INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System (MES)
(if so equipped) .................................. 4-62
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) system
components .................................. 4-62
Before operating the DVD mobile
entertainment system .......................... 4-66
Playing a DVD ................................. 4-68
Care and maintenance ......................... 4-72
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-73BluetoothT
Hands-Free Phone System with
navigation system ................................ 4-74
Regulatory information ......................... 4-75
Voice commands .............................. 4-76
Control buttons ............................... 4-76
Pairing procedure ............................. 4-76
Phonebook registration ........................ 4-77
Making a call ................................. 4-79
Receiving a call ............................... 4-80
During a call .................................. 4-80
Phone setting ................................. 4-81
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 4-83
BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System without
navigation system ................................ 4-84
Regulatory information ......................... 4-85
Initialization .................................. 4-85
Operating tips ................................ 4-85
Giving voice commands ........................ 4-86
Control buttons ............................... 4-87
Getting started ................................ 4-87
Choosing a language .......................... 4-87
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Playing recorded songs
Select the ªMusic Boxº audio system by using
one of the following methods.
cPush the source select switch on the steer-
ing wheel repeatedly until the center display
changes to the Music Box mode. (See
ªSTEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS
FOR AUDIOº later in this section.)
c Push the AUX´DISC button repeatedly until
the center display changes to the Music Box
mode.
c Give voice commands. (See ªINFINITI VOICE
RECOGNITION SYSTEM (models with naviga-
tion system)º later in this section.) Stopping playback :
The system stops playing when:
a. another mode (radio, CD, CompactFlash orAUX) is selected.
b. the audio system is turned off.
c. the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind)/APS (Automatic
Program Search) FF, APS
REW :
When the
(fast forward) or(re-
wind) button is pushed for more than 1.5 sec-
onds while a track is being played, the track will
play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When
the button is released, the track will return to
the normal play speed.
When the
orbutton is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while a track is being
played, the next track or the beginning of the
current track will be played.
The INFINITI controller can also be used to
select tracks when a track is being played. Play mode selection :
To change to another album or artist, turn the
MP3/WMA folder selector.
REPEAT (RPT) :
When the SCAN´RPT button is pushed while a
track is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
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±Copy from Incoming Call Logs
Store the name and phone number from
the incoming call list.
± Delete
Delete a contact that is registered in the
phonebook.
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, follow the procedures below.
1. Push the PHONEbutton on the instrument
panel or push and hold the
button
on the steering wheel. The ªPHONEº
screen will appear on the display.
2. Select the ªCall (Phonebook)º key on the ªPHONEº menu, and push the ENTERbut-
ton.
3. Select the registered person's name from the list, and push the ENTERbutton. Dial-
ing will start and the screen will change to
the call-in-progress screen. 4. After the call is over, perform one of the
following to finish the call.
a. Select the ªHang upº key and push theENTER button.
b. Push the
button on the steering
wheel.
c. Push the PHONEbutton on the instrument
panel.
There are different methods to make a call.
Select one of the following options instead of
ªCall (Phonebook)º in step 2 above.
c Redial
Dial the previously dialed number again.
c Call (Call Logs)
Select the name or phone number from the
incoming or outgoing call logs.
c Call (Downloaded)
Select the name or phone number from the
downloaded list.
c Dial (Keypad)
Input the phone number manually using the
keypad displayed on the screen. (See ªHOW
TO USE TOUCH SCREEN (models with naviga-
tion system)º earlier in this section.)
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RECEIVING A CALL
When you hear a phone ring, the display will
change to the incoming call mode. To receive a
call, perform one of the following procedures
listed below.
a) Select the ªAnswerº key on the displayand push the ENTERbutton.
b) Push the PHONEbutton on the instrument
panel.
c) Push the
button on the steering
wheel.
There are some options available when receiv-
ing a call. Select one of the following displayed
on the screen. c
Answer
Accept an incoming call to talk.
c On Hold
Put an incoming call on hold.
c Reject Call
Reject an incoming call.
To finish the call, perform one of the follow-
ing procedures listed below.
a) Select the ªHang upº key on the display
and push the ENTERbutton.
b) Push the PHONEbutton on the instrument
panel.
c) Push the
button on the steering
wheel.
DURING A CALL
There are some options available during a call.
Select one of the following displayed on the
screen if necessary.
c Hang up
Finish the call.
c Use Handset
Transfer the call to the cellular phone.
c Mute
Mute your voice to the person.
c Keypad
Send a dial tone to the caller for using
network services such as voice mail.
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