●If the outside opener handle is activated
while the cinching motor is engaged, the
cinching motor will disengage and release
the latch.
● The keyfob button must be held for 0.5 sec-
onds before the lift gate closes.
● The switch on the rear pillar can only be used
to close the lift gate if the cancel switch is
not in the on position.
Reverse:
The power lift gate will reverse direction immedi-
ately during power open or power close if the
keyfob, instrument panel or rear pillar switch is
pushed or if the outside handle is lifted. A chime
will sound to announce the reversal.
Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open or
power close, a warning chime will sound and the
lift gate will reverse direction and return to the full
open or full close position. If a second obstacle is
detected, the lift gate motion will stop and the
drive motor will disengage. The lift gate will enter
manual mode.
A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the lift
gate. If an obstacle is detected by a pinch strip
during power close, the lift gate will reverse di-
rection and return to the full open position. NOTE:
If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the lift gate.
Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
may be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if the cancel switch is in the on
position, if multiple obstacles have been de-
tected in a single power cycle, or if battery volt-
age is low.
To open the lift gate manually, press up on the
outside handle.
To close, lower and push the lift gate down se-
curely.
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LIFT GATE RELEASE
WARNING
●Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
CAUTION
● If the power lift gate does not stay open
or if the lift gate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift
gate. There may be a pressure loss in
one or both of the lift gate gas stays.
Have the lift gate inspected by an
INFINITI dealer.
● Do not activate the power lift gate if one
or both of the lift gate gas stays are
removed. Damage to the lift gate or
power lift gate mechanisms may occur.
Power lift gate release
If the lift gate cannot be opened with the door
lock switch or keyfob due to a discharged battery,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the cover on the inside of the lift gate .
2. Move the lever up to open the lift gate . To open, press the button up on the smaller
outside handle to release the glass hatch, then
pull up on the glass hatch. To close, lower and
push the glass hatch down securely.
Power lift gate release
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2. While the indicator light for the memoryswitch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-
onds, press the
button on the keyfob.
The indicator light will blink. After the indica-
tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that
memory setting.
When the ignition switch is moved back to the
OFF position, press the
button on the key-
fob. The driver’s seat, steering wheel, accelerator
and brake pedals, and outside mirrors will move
to the memorized position.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is saved to the
memory switch, the keyfob automatically
re-links.
Confirming memory storage
● Place the ignition switch in the ON position
and push the SET switch. If the main memory
has not been stored, the indicator light will
come on for approximately 0.5 seconds.
When the memory has stored the position,
the indicator light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds. ●
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory storage function will
be canceled and must be restarted before a
stored memory position can be set again.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the memory storage function. You
can also restart the memory storage function
using the following procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than 2 times with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position.
Once the memory storage function has been
restarted, you can store a memory position.
See “Memory storage function” earlier in this
section.Selecting the memorized position
Set the shift selector to the P (Park) position,
then: ● Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or
● Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2) .
The driver’s seat, steering wheel, accelerator and
brake pedals, and outside mirrors will move to the memorized position with the indicator light blink-
ing, and then the light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and steering wheel will automatically move when
the shift selector is placed in the P (Park) posi-
tion. This allows the driver to get into and out of
the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will slide
backward:
● When the driver’s door is opened with the
ignition switch placed in the LOCK position.
● When the ignition switch is turned from
ACC to LOCK with the driver’s door open.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to
the previous position: ● When the driver’s door is closed with the
ignition switch placed in the LOCK position.
● When the ignition switch is turned from
ACC to ON while the shift selector is in the P
(Park) position.
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-
celed. See “Comfort & convenience settings” in
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
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Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart
the entry/exit function using the following proce-
dure.1. Connect the battery cable or replace the fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than 2 times with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position.
The entry/exit function should now work properly.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions: ● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) .
● When any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.
● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating. ●
When the memory switch (1 or 2) is not
pushed and held for at least 1 second.
● When the seat has been already moved to
the memorized position.
● When no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
● When the shift selector is moved from P
(Park) to any other position.
● When the driver’s door remains open more
than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is
not in the ON position.
The automatic drive positioner system can be
adjusted and canceled. See “Comfort & Conve-
nience settings” in the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section of
this manual.
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9. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-3)
10. ROUTE button*
11. ZOOM IN button*
12. MAP button*
13. ZOOM OUT button*
*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
**For information on the PHONE button, see
“Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System” later in
this section.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and the
engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
ENTER button — This is a button on the control
panel.
“Display” key — This is a select key on the screen.
By selecting this key, you can proceed to the next
function.
HOW TO USE THE INFINITI
CONTROLLER
Use the INFINITI controller to choose an item on
the display screen. Select an item on the display
using the main directional buttons
2(certain
Navigation System functions use the additional
directional buttons
6) or the center dial3.
Then press the ENTER button
1to select the
item or perform the action.
The BACK button
4has two functions:
● Go back to the previous display (cancel) . If you press the BACK button
4during setup,
the setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.
● Finish setup.
In some screens, pressing the BACK button
4
accepts the changes made during setup.
For the VOICE button
5functions, refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE THE TOUCH
SCREEN
CAUTION
● The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if it is hit with a hard
or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do
not touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mer-
cury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
● To clean the display, never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
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Fuel economy
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key using the INFINITI controller and
press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel
Economy, Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy
Record.
Distance to empty (MI or km)
The Distance To Empty (DTE) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly
calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display
is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level
is low, the DTE display will change to (*) .NOTE:
● If the amount of fuel added while the
ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis-
play just before the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position may con-
tinue to be displayed.
● When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
Average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km)
The Average Fuel Economy is calculated based
on fuel consumption since the last reset. The
display is updated every 30 seconds and 1/3 mi
(500 m) . After a reset or connecting the battery
cables, the display might show (**.*) .
Resetting fuel economy
The average fuel economy calculation can be
reset to 0. Press the INFO button and select the
“Fuel Economy” key, then select the “Reset” key
using the INFINITI controller and press the EN-
TER button. Fuel economy record
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key, then select the “View” key using
the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER but-
ton.
The average fuel consumption history will be
displayed in a graph form along with the average
fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period.
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SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION
When the satellite radio is used for the first time
or the battery has been replaced, the satellite
radio may not work properly. This is not a mal-
function. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite
radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or
large building for satellite radio to receive all of
the necessary data.
The satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an
XM* satellite radio service subscription is active.
Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii
and Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio
signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite
antenna.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna can
affect satellite radio performance. Remove the
ice to restore satellite radio reception.
*XMis a registered trademark of XM Satellite
Radio, Inc.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player
CAUTION
●
Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
● Trying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD
player at a time.
● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm)
round discs that have the “COMPACT
disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc
or packaging.
● During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to the hu-
midity. If this occurs, remove the CD
and dehumidify or ventilate the player
completely.
● The player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
● The CD player sometimes cannot func-
tion when the compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high or low.
Decrease/increase the temperature
before use.
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SEEK/CAT and TRACK
tuning buttons:
Press the SEEK/CAT
button or the
TRACK
button for less than 1.5 seconds
to tune from high to low or low to high frequen-
cies and stop at the next broadcasting station.
SCAN·RPT (SCAN tuning) button:
Press the SCAN·RPT button to initiate scan tun-
ing. Scan tuning will stop at each broadcasting
station for 5 seconds. Press the SCAN·RPT but-
ton again during this 5 second period to stop
scan tuning; the radio will remain tuned to that
station. If the SCAN·RPT button is not pressed
within 5 seconds, scan tuning moves to the next
station.
PRESET A·B·C (Station memory opera-
tions):
18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT
radio to the A, B and C preset button in any
combination of FM, AM or SAT stations.
1. Choose preset bank A, B or C using the PRESET A·B·C select button.
2. Select the desired FM, AM or SAT station band.
3. Tune to the desired station using manual, SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any of the desired station memory buttons (1 –
6) until a beep sound is heard.
4. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Programming is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same man- ner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Radio data system (RDS):
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data
information service transmitted by some radio
stations on the FM band (not AM band) . Cur-
rently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but
many stations are now considering broadcasting
RDS data.
RDS can display: ● Station call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”.
● Station name, such as “The Groove”.
● Music or programming type such as “Clas-
sical”, “Country”, or “Rock”.
● Artist and song information.
If the station broadcasts RDS information, the
RDS icon is displayed.
Compact disc (CD) player operation
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and insert the compact disc into the slot
with the label side facing up. The compact disc
will be guided automatically into the slot and start
playing.
If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the compact disc will play.
If the system has been turned off while the com-
pact disc was playing, pressing the
VOL/ON·OFF control knob will start the compact
disc.
DISC/AUX button:
When the DISC/AUX button is pressed with the
system off and the compact disc loaded, the
system will turn on and the compact disc will start
to play.
When the DISC/AUX button is pressed with the
compact disc loaded but the radio playing, the
radio will automatically be turned off and the
compact disc will start to play.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK
buttons:
When the SEEK/CAT
button is pressed
while a compact disc is playing, the track being
played returns to its beginning. Press several
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