2011 INFINITI M display

In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/8 of a right or left turn
from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, shift the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. To unlock the steer-
ing wheel, push the ignition switch. If the steer-
ing lock release malfunction indicator appears
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display, push the
push-button ignition switch again while lightly
turning the steering wheel right and left. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.)
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the
push-button ignition switch cannot be turned
from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis-
play between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park)position. 2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion. The ignition switch position indicator
will not illuminate.
3. Open the door. The ignition switch will change to the LOCK position.
The selector lever can be moved from the P (Park)
position if the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion and the brake pedal is depressed.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while carrying the
Intelligent Key.
ACC (Accessories)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.
ON (Normal operating position)
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
OFF
The engine can be turned off without locking
the steering wheel.
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button
ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the
engine is not running for an extended period.
This can discharge the battery.
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving perform the following procedure:
●Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times or
● Push and hold the push-button ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.
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Manual shift mode
When the selector lever is in the manual shift
gate, the transmission is ready for the manual
shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manu-
ally by moving the selector lever up or down, or
pulling the right-side or left-side paddle shifter
(if so equipped).
When shifting up, move the selector lever to the
+ (up) side or pull the right-side paddle shifter
(+)
A(if so equipped). The transmission shifts
to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the selector lever to
the (down) side or pull the left-side paddle shifter ()
B(if so equipped). The transmis-
sion shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode, return
the selector lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving
mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter while in the D
(Drive) position, the transmission will shift to
the upper or lower range temporarily. The trans-
mission will automatically return to the D (Drive)
position after a short period of time. If you want
to return to the D (Drive) position manually, pull
and hold the paddle shifter for about 1.5 sec-
onds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1 →
←M2→
←M3→
←M4→
←M5→
←M6→
←M7
M7 (7th) :
Use these positions for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.
M6 (6th) andM5 (5th) :
Use this position when driving up long slopes,
or for engine braking when driving down long
slopes.
M4 (4th),M3 (3rd) andM2 (2nd) :
Use these positions for hill climbing or engine
braking on downhill grades.
M1 (1st) :
Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or
for maximum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.
● Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time in lower than 7th
gear. This reduces fuel economy.
● Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in succes-
sion.
● In the manual shift mode, the transmission
may not shift to the selected gear. This helps
maintain driving performance and reduces
the chance of vehicle damage or loss of con-
trol.
When this situation occurs, the Automatic
Transmission (AT) position indicator light (on
the dot matrix liquid crystal display) will
blink and the chime will sound.
Paddle shifters (if so equipped)
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STANDARD MODE
Recommended for normal driving. Turn the
drive mode select switch to the
position.
“STANDARD” appears in the vehicle information
display for 2 seconds.
SPORT MODE
Adjusts the engine and transmission points to
enhance performance. If the vehicle is equipped
with 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system, the
SPORT mode adjusts this system’s settings to
provide faster steering ratios. If the vehicle is
equipped with the active trace control system,
the amount of brake control provided by active
trace control is reduced. (See “4 WHEEL ACTIVE
STEER (4WAS) SYSTEM” later in this section or
“VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM”
later in this section.) Turn the drive mode select
switch to the SPORT position. “SPORT” appears
in the vehicle information display for 2 seconds.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be re-
duced.
SNOW MODE
Used on snowy roads or slippery areas. When
the SNOW mode is activated, engine output is
controlled to avoid wheel spin. Turn the SNOW
mode off for normal driving. Turn the drive
mode select switch to the SNOW position.
“SNOW” appears in the vehicle information
display for 2 seconds.
ECO MODE
Adjusts engine and transmission points to en-
hance fuel economy.
NOTE:
Selecting this drive mode will not necessarily
improve fuel economy as many driving factors
influence its effectiveness.
Operation
Turn the drive mode select switch to the ECO
position. “ECO” appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display for 2 seconds and the ECO drive
indicator light illuminates on the instrument
panel.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed within
the range of economy drive, the ECO drive
indicator light illuminates in green. When the
accelerator pedal is depressed above the range
of economy drive, the color of the ECO drive indicator light changes to orange. For ECO pedal
system equipped models see “ECO pedal sys-
tem” later in this section.
The ECO drive indicator light will not illuminate
in the following cases:
●
When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
● When the vehicle speed is below 3 MPH (4.8
km/h) or over 90 MPH (144 km/h).
● When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system is operated.
ECO pedal system (if so equipped)
Helps assist the driver to improve fuel economy
by increasing the reaction force of the accelera-
tor pedal. When the ECO drive indicator light is
blinking or turns orange, the ECO pedal system
increases the reaction force of the accelerator
pedal.
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Setting ECO pedal reaction force:
1. Push the SETTING1button and highlight
the ECO DRIVE key on the display using
the INFINITI controller. Then push the EN-
TER
2button.
2. Highlight the ECO pedal key and push the ENTER
2button.
3. To set the reaction force of the ECO pedalsystem, highlight “Standard” or “Soft”. 4. To turn off the ECO pedal system, high-
light the OFF key, select ON and push the
ENTER
2button. When the ECO pedal
system is tuned off, the accelerator will
operate normally.
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The LDP system is turned on if you push the
dynamic driver assistance switch on the steer-
ing wheel after starting the engine. The LDP ON
indicator light (green) on the instrument panel
will illuminate. Push the dynamic driver assis-
tance switch again to turn off the LDP system.
The LDP ON indicator light will turn off.Changing the dynamic driver assistance switch
settings :
The dynamic driver assistance switch will turn
on and off the LDP, BSI and DCA systems at the
same time when each system is enabled using
the settings menu on the center display.
1. Push the SETTING1button and highlight
the “Driver Assistance” key on the display
using the INFINITI controller. Then push
the ENTER
2button.
2. Highlight the “Dynamic Assistance set- tings” key, and push the ENTER
2but-
ton.
Dynamic driver assistance switch
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tance switch again to turn off the BSI system.
The BSI ON indicator light will turn off.
NOTE:
Whenever the BSI system is turned on, the BSW
system will also be on. If the BSW system has
previously been turned off using the warning
systems switch, it will be turned on and off to-
gether with the BSI system when pushing the
dynamic driver assistance switch. However, the
warning systems ON indicator on the warning
systems switch does not change.
Changing the dynamic driver
assistance switch settings
The dynamic driver assistance switch will turn
on and off the LDP, BSI and DCA systems at the
same time when each system is enabled using
the settings menu on the center display.
1. Push the SETTING1button and highlight
the “Driver Assistance” key on the display
using the INFINITI controller. Then push
the ENTER
2button.
2. Highlight the “Dynamic Assistance set- tings” key, and push the ENTER
2but-
ton.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
●The two radar sensor units1for the BSW
and BSI systems are located near the rear
bumper. Always keep the area near the radar
sensors clean. Do not attach stickers (includ-
ing transparent material), install accessories
or apply additional paint near the radar
sensors. Do not strike or damage the area
around the radar sensors. Consult an
INFINITI retailer if the area around the radar
sensors is damaged due to a collision.
● The BSI system uses the same camera
2
that is used by the LDW/LDP system located
in front of the inside mirror. For maintenance of the camera, see “LANE
DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM/LANE DE-
PARTURE PREVENTION (LDP) SYSTEM” earlier in
this section.
Radio frequency statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz — 24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak
(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifi-
cations could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL
●If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The SET indicator
on the dot matrix crystal display will then
blink to warn the driver.
● If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will be canceled automatically.
● If the SET indicator blinks, turn the cruise
control main switch off and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer.
● The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned ON while pushing the
RESUME/ACCELERATE, SET/COAST or CAN-
CEL switch. To properly set the cruise control
system, perform the steps below in the order
indicated.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving un-
der the following conditions:
● when it is not possible to keep the vehicle at
a set speed
● in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
● on winding or hilly roads
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●In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-
trol mode, a warning chime will not sound to
warn you if you are too close to the vehicle
ahead. Pay special attention to the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
of you or a collision could occur.
1. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
2. Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode
Push the MAIN switchAto choose the cruise
control mode between the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode
1and the conventional
(fixed speed) cruise control mode
2.
To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode
1, quickly push and release the
MAIN switch
A. To choose the conventional
(fixed speed) cruise control mode
2, push and
hold the MAIN switch
Afor longer than ap-
proximately 1.5 seconds. Once a control mode is activated, it cannot be
changed to the other cruise control mode. To
change the mode, push the MAIN switch once to
turn the system off. Then push the MAIN switch
again to turn the system back on and select the
desired cruise control mode.
Always confirm the setting in the Intelligent
Cruise Control system display.
For the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode, see the following description. For the
conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode,
see page 5-59.
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