2011 INFINITI M cruise control

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving.............. 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .................. 5-2
Three-way catalyst ............................. 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ................... 5-5
Off-road recovery ............................... 5-5
Rapid air pressure loss ......................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .............. 5-6
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions .............................. 5-7
Push-button ignition switch ........................ 5-7
Operating range for engine start function ......... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch operation ............ 5-8
Push-button ignition switch positions ............ 5-9
Emergency engine shut off ...................... 5-9
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................5-10
Before starting the engine ........................5-10
Starting the engine ................................ 5-11
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-12
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-12
Parking brake .................................... 5-16
INFINITI drive mode selector .......................5-16
Standard mode ................................ 5-17Sport mode
.................................... 5-17
Snow mode .................................... 5-17
Eco mode ...................................... 5-17
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-20
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system ...........5-21
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system .........5-23
Lane camera unit maintenance .................5-27
Blind spot warning (BSW) system/blind spot
intervention™ (BSI) system (if so equipped) ........5-28
BSW system operation ......................... 5-29
BSI system operation .......................... 5-30
BSW/BSI driving situations .....................5-33
BSW/BSI malfunction .......................... 5-38
System maintenance .......................... 5-39
Cruise control .................................... 5-39
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-39
Cruise control operations ......................5-40
Intelligent

Cruise Control (ICC) system
(if so equipped) ................................... 5-41
Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................. 5-43
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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode........5-43
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................. 5-43
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
operation ..................................... 5-45
Conventional (FIXED SPEED) cruise control
mode ........................................ 5-58
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise
Control system equipped models) ..............5-62
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-62
Precautions on distance control assist system.....5-62
Distance control assist operation ...............5-64
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-73
Precautions on FCW system ....................5-74
Intelligent brake assist (IBA) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-77
Precautions on IBA system .....................5-77
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-80
Increasing fuel economy .......................... 5-81
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) . . . 5-81
Parking/parking on hills .......................... 5-83
Power steering ................................... 5-84Brake system
.................................... 5-84
Braking precautions ........................... 5-84
Parking brake break-in ......................... 5-84
Brake assist ..................................... 5-85
Brake assist .................................. 5-85
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ......................5-85
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-87
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-89
Active trace control (if so equipped) ............5-89
Rise-up and build-up .......................... 5-90
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-90
Hill start assist system ............................ 5-91
4 wheel active steer (4WAS) system
(if so equipped) ................................... 5-91
Cold weather driving ............................. 5-92
Freeing a frozen door lock .....................5-92
Antifreeze .................................... 5-92
Battery ....................................... 5-92
Draining of coolant water ......................5-92
Tire equipment ................................ 5-92
Special winter equipment ......................5-93
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-93
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............5-93
Active noise control .............................. 5-94
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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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When the ECO drive indicator illuminates in
green, the accelerator reaction force is normal.
When the ECO drive indicator light is blinking or
turns orange, the ECO pedal system increases
the reaction force of the accelerator pedal.
The ECO pedal system may not vary accelerator
reaction force under the following conditions:
●When the selector lever is in the N (Neutral)
or R (Reverse) position.
● When Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) is being
operated.
If the ECO pedal system malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically. The ECO pedal system will
not vary the reaction force of the accelerator
pedal. When the drive mode select switch is rotated
from the ECO mode to another mode (STAN-
DARD, SPORT or SNOW) while the ECO pedal
system is operating, the ECO pedal system
continues to operate until the pedal is released.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed quickly,
the ECO pedal system will not increase the
reaction force of the acceleration pedal. The
ECO pedal system is not designed to prevent
the vehicle from accelerating.
Adjusting the ECO pedal system reaction force :
The ECO pedal system reaction force can be
adjusted. The reaction force setting will be
maintained until the setting is changed even if
the engine is turned off.
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3. Highlight the “Lane Departure Preven-tion” key, select ON (enabled) or OFF
(disabled) and push the ENTER
2button.
The factory default setting is set to ON
(enabled).
If you set all of the systems to disable and push
the dynamic driver assistance switch, the indi-
cator of the disabled system will blink for
approximately 4 seconds and turn off.
See “BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW)
SYSTEM/BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION™ (BSI)
SYSTEM” later in this section and “DISTANCE
CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM” later in this
section.
Automatic deactivation
Condition A :
The warning and assist functions of the LDP
system are not designed to work under the
following conditions:
● When you operate the lane change signal
and change the traveling lanes in the direc-
tion of the signal. (The LDP system will be
deactivated for approximately 2 seconds af-
ter the lane change signal is turned off.)
● When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
● When the BSI system activates an audible
warning or brake control.
After the above conditions have finished and
the necessary operating conditions are satis-
fied, the warning and assist functions will re-
sume.
Condition B :
The assist function of the LDP system is not
designed to work under the following condi-
tions (warning is still functional):
● When the brake pedal is depressed.
● When the steering wheel is turned as far as
necessary for the vehicle to change lanes. ●
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the brake control assist is provided.
● When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
approach warning occurs.
● When the hazard warning flashers are oper-
ated.
● When driving on a curve at high speed.
After the above conditions have finished and
the necessary operating conditions are satis-
fied, the LDP brake control assist function will
resume.
Condition C :
Under the following conditions, a beep will
sound and the LDP system will be canceled
automatically. The LDP ON indicator light will
blink in green, and the LDP system cannot be
activated:
● When the VDC system (except TCS function)
or ABS operates.
● When the VDC system is turned off.
● When the drive mode select switch is turned
to the SNOW mode.
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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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●on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
● in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control
and result in an accident.
1. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch
2. SET/COAST switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 90 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN
switch on. The CRUISE indicator will come on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle to
the desired speed, push the SET/COAST switch
and release it. (The CRUISE SET indicator will come on in the instrument panel.) Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will
maintain the set speed.
●
To pass another vehicle, depress the accel-
erator pedal. When you release the pedal,
the vehicle will return to the previously set
speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
on winding or hilly roads. If this happens,
drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, follow any of these
methods:
a) Push the CANCEL button. The SET indica- tor will go out.
b) Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator will go out.
c) Move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position. The SET indicator will go out.
d) Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the CRUISE indicator and SET indicator will go out.
●If you depress the brake pedal while pushing
the RESUME/ACCELERATE or SET/COAST
switch and reset at the cruising speed, the
cruise control will disengage. Turn the MAIN
switch off once and then turn it on again.
● The cruise control will automatically cancel if
the vehicle slows more than 7 MPH (12 km/h)
below the set speed.
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●If you move the selector lever to N (Neutral)
position, the cruise control will be canceled.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of
the following methods:
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the SET/COAST switch.
● Push and hold the RESUME/ACCELERATE
switch. When the vehicle attains the speed
you desire, release the switch.
● Push, then quickly release the
RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. Each time you
do this, the set speed will increase by about
1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of
the following methods:
● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, push the
SET/COAST switch and release it.
● Push and hold the SET/COAST switch. Re-
lease the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
● Push, then quickly release the SET/COAST
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). To resume the preset speed,
push and release
the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. The vehicle
will resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h). The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
maintains a selected distance from the vehicle
in front of you within the speed range of 0 to 90
MPH (0 to 144 km/h) up to the set speed. The
set speed can be selected by the driver between
20 to 90 MPH (32 to 144 km/h).
The ICC function can be set to one of two cruise
control modes:
●
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:
For maintaining a selected distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you
up to the preset speed.
● Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode:
For cruising at a preset speed.
WARNING
● Always drive carefully and attentively when
using either cruise control mode. Read and
understand the Owner’s Manual thoroughly
before using the cruise control. To avoid se-
rious injury or death, do not rely on the sys-
tem to prevent accidents or to control the
vehicle’s speed in emergency situations. Do
not use cruise control except in appropriate
road and traffic conditions.
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC)
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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