2010 INFINITI M parking brake

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-28)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-28)
4. Security indicator light (P. 2-26)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)6. Automatic climate control system
(P. 4-29) 7. Center multi-function control panel
(P. 4-2)
Ð Navigation system* (if so equipped)
Ð Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
Ð Phone system (P. 4-74, P. 4-84)
Ð Audio system (P. 4-34)
8. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)
9. Fuse box cover (P. 8-25)
10. Parking brake Ð Operation (P. 5-16)
Ð Parking (P. 5-48)
11. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
12. Clock (P. 2-38)
13. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
14. Snow mode switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
15. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
16. Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47) or Climate controlled
seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)
17. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
18. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P. 2-39)
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Forward and backward :
Moving the switch
s1forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining :
Move the recline switch
s2backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch
s2forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See ªPRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGEº later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is
in the P (Park) position with the parking brake
fully applied.
Seat lifter :
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle of the front portion or
height of the seat.
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1. Side ventilator (P. 4-28)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-28)
4. Security indicator light (P. 2-26)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)6. Automatic climate control system
(P. 4-29)
7. Center multi-function control panel Ð Navigation system* (if so equipped) Ð Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7) Ð Phone system (P. 4-74, P. 4-84)
Ð Audio system (P. 4-34)
8. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)
9. Fuse box cover (P. 8-25)
10. Parking brake Ð Operation (P. 5-16)
Ð Parking (P. 5-48)
11. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
12. Clock (P. 2-38)
13. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
14. Snow mode switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
15. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
16. Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47) or Climate controlled
seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)
17. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
18. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P. 2-39)
19. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped) (P. 4-34)
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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):
,or,,,
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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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CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor drive-
ability, reduced fuel economy, and possible
damage to the emission control system.
Slip indicator light
This light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting
the driver to the fact that the road surface is
slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits.
Small light indicator
light
The light comes on when the front park, side
marker, tail and license plate lights are on.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
When the VDC off indicator light and slip indi-
cator light come on with the VDC system turned
on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the
VDC system's fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC system may not be function-
ing properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the VDC system function will be can-
celed but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see ªVEHICLE DYNAMIC
CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEMº in the ª5. Starting and
drivingº section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or LOCK position with the Intelligent
Key left in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure
the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK
position, and take the Intelligent Key with you
when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position, and the ignition switch is
pushed to the ACC position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven at
more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking
brake applied. Stop the vehicle and release the
parking brake.
Seat belt warning chime
The chime will sound for about 6 seconds
unless the driver's seat belt is securely fas-
tened.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound
will first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
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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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MEMORY STORAGE
Two positions for the driver's seat, steering
column and outside mirrors can be stored in the
automatic drive positioner memory. Follow
these procedures to use the memory system.
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)position.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion. 3. Adjust the driver's seat, steering column
and outside mirrors to the desired posi-
tions by manually operating each adjust-
ing switch. For additional information, see
ªSEATSº in the ª1. Safety Ð Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint systemº
section and ªTILT/TELESCOPIC STEERINGº
page 3-22 and ªOUTSIDE MIRRORSº ear-
lier in this section.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 sec- onds, push the memory switch (1 or 2)
fully for at least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will stay on for approximately 5 sec-
onds after pushing the switch.
If memory is stored in the same memory switch,
the previous memory will be deleted.
Procedure for storing the outside
mirror positions for best visibility at
reverse tilt-down feature
Two outside mirror positions for backing up can
be stored in the automatic drive positioner
memory.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion. (Do not start the engine.) 3. Push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for
at least 1 second to operate the automatic
drive positioner.
4. Turn the outside mirror control switch to L (left).
5. Depress the brake pedal.
6. Move the selector lever to the R (Reverse) position.
7. Adjust the mirror to the desired viewing position for backing up by operating the
outside mirror control switch.
8. Push the SET switch and, within 5 sec- onds, push the memory switch (1 or 2)
selected in step 3 fully for at least 1
second.
cThe indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will stay on for approximately 5
seconds after pushing the switch. After
the indicator light goes off, the selected
mirror position is stored in the selected
memory (1 or 2).
9. Turn the outside mirror control switch to R
(right).
Repeat the above procedure to adjust the
right mirror position and store in the se-
lected memory.
c When the driver's seat, outside mirror and
steering column are not in the memorized
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