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●Do not install a roof rack or a roof carrier on
the retractable hard top. The retractable
hard top or the roof rack or both may be
damaged when the retractable hard top is
operated.
WHEN OPERATING THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the body away
from moving parts such as the retractable hard
top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps, trunk lid and
power windows.
CAUTION
Do not place any items in the storage space for
the retractable hard top. A caution label is at-
tached on the floor in the retractable hard top
storage space. Cargo that contacts the retract-
able hard top may damage the retractable hard
top or cargo. NOTE:
In case of low battery or low temperature, the
retractable hard top may temporarily stop mov-
ing during the operation. This functions to pro-
tect the retractable hard top control mechanism,
and it is not a malfunction.
If the retractable hard top is opened and closed
repeatedly in a short period of time, it may stop
moving to protect the retractable hard top mo-
tor. Wait for approximately 20 minutes before
operating the retractable hard top again.
Separator
The retractable hard top can be operated only
when the trunk room is separated.
1. Pull the strapAand open the separator.
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3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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This vehicle has some sound effect functions as
follows:
●Speed Sensitive Vol. (if so equipped)
● Precision Phased Audio (if so equipped)
For more details, see “HOW TO USE SETTING
BUTTON” earlier in this section.
For models with BOSE Sound System, tone
qualities are adjusted automatically according
to the roof condition (open/close). The output
from the audio system may be interrupted
during adjustment. This is not a malfunction.
Switching the display :
● Models with navigation system
Pushing the DISC·AUX button will switch the
displays as follows:
iPod/USB →CD/DVD →Music Box →
Bluetooth Audio→iPod/USB
● Models without navigation system
Pushing the DISC button will switch the display
as follows:
CD →Music Box →CD
Pushing the AUX button will switch the display
as follows:
USB/iPod →XM1 →XM2 →XM3 →
USB/iPodFM-AM-SAT radio operation
When the radio band select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the radio will come on at the channel
last played.
The last channel played will also come on when
the ON·OFF button is pushed to ON.
The satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.
If another audio source is playing when the
radio band select button is turned to ON, the
audio source will automatically be turned off
and the last radio channel played will come on.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the
radio will automatically change from stereo to
monaural reception.
radio (FM/AM/SAT) band select (mod-
els with navigation system) :
Pushing the AM·FM or SAT radio band select
button will change the band as follows:
AM →FM1 →FM2 →XM1 →XM2 →XM3 →AM
radio (FM/AM) band select (models
without navigation system) :
Pushing the RADIO AM·FM radio band select
button will change the band as follows:
AM →FM1 →FM2 →AM
radio (SAT) band select (models
without navigation system) :
Push the satellite band select button to select
the satellite radio mode XM1, XM2 or XM3.
TUNE (Tuning) :
● For AM and FM radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob for manual tuning.
● For XM Satellite Radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob to seek channels
from all of the categories when any category
is not selected.
SEEK tuning/CATEGORY
(CAT) :
● For AM and FM radio
Push the SEEK·CAT or TRACK button
orto tune from low to high or high to
low frequencies and to stop at the next
broadcasting station.
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In order to maintain the appearance of your
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surface, wash your vehicle
as soon as you can:
●after a rainfall to prevent possible damage
from acid rain
● after driving on coastal roads
● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop-
pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get
on the paint surface
● when dust or mud builds up on the surface
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle
inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface when
putting on or removing the body cover.
WASHING
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and
plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly
using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
CAUTION
● Do not use car washes that use acid in the
detergent. Some car washes, especially
brushless ones, use some acid for cleaning.
The acid may react with some plastic vehicle
components, causing them to crack. This
could affect their appearance, and also could
cause them not to function properly. Always
check with your car wash to confirm that acid
is not used.
● Do not wash the vehicle with strong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents,
gasoline or solvents.
● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
while the vehicle body is hot, as the surface
may become water-spotted.
● Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths,
such as washing mitts. Care must be taken
when removing caked-on dirt or other for-
eign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
● Do not use an automatic car wash or high
pressure car wash. Avoid applying water
continuously to the parts around the roof
and the windows. This may cause water to
leak into the inside of your vehicle. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
must be regularly cleaned. Make sure that the
drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
open. Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint surface
by using a damp chamois to dry the vehicle.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing
is recommended to remove built-up wax residue
and to avoid a weathered appearance before
reapplying wax.
An INFINITI retailer can assist you in choosing
the proper product.
●
Wax your vehicle only after a thorough wash-
ing. Follow the instructions supplied with
the wax.
● Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
7-2Appearance and care