●When the windshield glass is coated with
water repellent, the speed of the rain-
sensing auto wipers may be higher even
though the amount of the rainfall is small.
● Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto wiper
system when you use a car wash.
● Using genuine wiper blades is recommended
for proper operation of the rain-sensing auto
wiper system. (See “WINDSHIELD WIPER
BLADES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section for wiper blade replace-
ment.)
To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors, start the engine and push the
switch
1on. The indicator light2will come
on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster
off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear win-
dow, be careful not to scratch or damage the
rear window defroster.
XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
● When xenon headlights are on, they produce
a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock,
never attempt to modify or disassemble.
Always have your xenon headlights replaced
at an INFINITI retailer.
● Xenon headlights provide considerably more
light than conventional headlights. If they
are not correctly aimed, they might
temporarily blind an oncoming driver or the
driver ahead of you and cause a serious
accident. If headlights are not aimed
correctly, immediately take your vehicle to
an INFINITI retailer and have the headlights
adjusted correctly.
SIC3239
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-31
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position and the fog light switch is in the
position, the headlights and fog lights turn ON
at night. 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
●
If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
● 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.
● Turn signals do not work when the hazard
warning flasher lights are on. The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of the
hazard warning flasher switch while driving.
SIC3272SIC2574
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH
2-36Instruments and controls
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could
affect proper operation of the supplemental
front air bag system. Tampering with the
supplemental front air bag system may result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat
heater if you or the occupants cannot monitor
elevated seat temperatures or have an inability
to feel pain in those body parts in contact with
the seat. Use of the seat heater by such people
could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
●The battery could run down if the seat heater
is operated while the engine is not running.
● Do not use the seat heater for extended pe-
riods or when no one is using the seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat
cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the heater.
● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
● When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
thinner, or any similar materials. ●
If any abnormalities are found or the heated
seat does not operate, turn the switch off
and have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.SIC3312
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-37
To open the console boxes, push the knobA
and pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches.
Soft bottle holder
CAUTION
●Do not use bottle holder for any other ob-
jects that could be thrown about in the ve-
hicle and possibly injure people during sud-
den braking or an accident.
● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid
containers.
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help
prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
1.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
2/unlock3the glove box, use the
mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see “KEYS” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
Manual transmission models — Console box
SIC4173SIC4041SIC3469
2-44Instruments and controls
Removing the console lid (Manual
transmission model)
To remove the console lid:1. Remove the hinge maskAusing a screw-
driver wrapped with a cloth.
2. Loosen four screws, and remove the lid.
3. Tighten the two outside screws
B.
4. Install the removed hinge mask
Ato the
original position.
STORAGE BOX (if so equipped)
To open, push the storage box lid1as illus-
trated.
Do not use the storage box as an ashtray.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
● 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.
● 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 OFF position. If the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door is opened during this period of about
45 seconds, power to the windows is canceled.
SIC4308
WINDOWS
2-46Instruments and controls
Automatic operation (for front door
windows)
To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it;
it need not be held. The window will automati-
cally open or close all the way. To stop the
window, just push or lift the switch in the
opposite direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
The rear window automatic operation is for the
opening function only.
Simultaneous operation of all four
windows
WARNING
There is a small distance just before the closed
position that cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands, etc. in-
side the vehicle before closing the windows.
When the driver’s and passenger’s door window
switches are pushed down or pulled up simul-
taneously, all four windows are opened or
closed.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be de-
tected. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before clos-
ing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered. The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving condi-
tions, the auto reverse function may be activated
if an impact or load similar to something being
caught in the window occurs.
Automatic adjusting function
CAUTION
When the battery cable is removed from the
battery terminal, do not close either of the front
doors. The automatic window adjusting func-
tion will not work and the side roof panel may
be damaged.
The power window has an automatic adjusting
function. When the door is being opened, the
window is automatically lowered slightly to
avoid contact between the window and the side
roof panel. When the door is closed, the window
is automatically raised slightly.
SIC3289
2-48Instruments and controls
WARNING
●Do not use HomeLink Universal Transceiver
with any garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features as required
by federal safety standards. (These stan-
dards became effective for opener models
manufactured after April 1, 1982.) A garage
door opener which cannot detect an object in
the path of a closing garage door and then
automatically stop and reverse, does not
meet current federal safety standards. Using
a garage door opener without these features
increases the risk of serious injury or death.
● During programming procedure, your garage
door or security gate may open or close.
Make sure that people and objects are clear
of the garage door, gate, etc. that you are
programming.
● Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off
while programming HomeLink Universal
Transceiver.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK
To program your HomeLink Transceiver to op-
erate a garage door, gate, or entry door opener,
home or office lighting, you need to be at the
same location as the device. Note: Garage door
openers (manufactured after 1996) have “rolling
code protection”. To program a garage door
opener equipped with “rolling code protection”;
you will need to use a ladder to get up to the
garage door opener motor to be able to access
the “smart or learn” program button.
1. To begin, push and hold the 2 outer HomeLink buttons (to clear the memory)
until the indicator light
Ablinks (after 20
seconds). Release both buttons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held trans- mitter 1-3 inches away from the
HomeLink surface.
SIC3612
2-52Instruments and controls
3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys............................................. 3-2
Intelligent Key ................................. 3-2
Valet hand-off .................................. 3-3
Doors ............................................ 3-4
Locking with mechanical key .................... 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ................................ 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ............. 3-5
Automatic door locks ........................... 3-5
Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-6
Intelligent Key operating range .................. 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution .................. 3-8
Intelligent Key operation ........................ 3-9
Battery saver system ........................... 3-11
Warning signals ................................ 3-11
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-12
Remote keyless entry system ......................3-14
How to use remote keyless entry system ........3-14
Hood ............................................. 3-17
Retractable hard top .............................. 3-18
Before operating the retractable hard top .......3-18
When operating the retractable hard top ........3-20
Indicators for the retractable hard top ..........3-22 Opening the retractable hard top
...............3-23
Closing the retractable hard top ................3-24
If the retractable hard top does not open
or close electrically ............................ 3-24
Operating the retractable hard top using
the Intelligent Key ............................. 3-25
Initializing of the retractable hard top ...........3-25
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-26
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-28
Trunk lid release switch ........................ 3-28
Trunk open request switch .....................3-28
Auto closure .................................. 3-28
Trunk release power cancel switch ..............3-29
Interior trunk lid release ....................... 3-30
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-30
Opening the fuel-filler door ....................3-30
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-31
Tilt/telescopic
steering........................... 3-33
Manual operation (if so equipped) ..............3-33
Electric operation (if so equipped) ..............3-33
Sun visors ....................................... 3-34
Mirrors .......................................... 3-34
Inside mirror .................................. 3-34
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-35