2011 INFINITI M parking brake

WARNING
●Do not disassemble or modify this system. If
you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or
electric shock.
● Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack
of sound. Continued use of the system may
result in accident, fire or electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in the
system hardware, spill liquid on it, or notice
smoke or smell coming from it, stop using
the system immediately and contact your
nearest INFINITI retailer. Ignoring such con-
ditions may lead to accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
● Park the vehicle in a safe location and apply
the parking brake to view the images on the
front center display screen using devices
connected to the auxiliary input jacks.
Do not attempt to operate the system in extreme
temperature conditions [below 4°F (20°C)
and above 158°F (70°C)]. Operating this system
under these conditions may result in system
malfunctions.
1. “DISP” display setting button (P. 4-8)
2, 5, 6. For navigation system control but- tons (Refer to the separate Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual.)
3. “INFO” vehicle and navigation information button (P. 4-8) 4. “SETTING” button (P. 4-14)
7. INFINITI controller (P. 4-4)
8. “STATUS” status display button (P. 4-8)
9. “
OFF” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-8)
Models with navigation system
SAA2953
SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL PANEL
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Camera settings
The “CAMERA” screen will appear when select-
ing the “Camera” key with the INFINITI control-
ler and pushing the ENTER button.
For the details about the camera system opera-
tion, see “REARVIEW MONITOR” later in this
section.
Predictive Course Lines :
When this item is turned to ON, the predicted
course lines will be displayed on the monitor
when the selector/shift lever is in the “R”
(Reverse) position.
Image Viewer (models with
navigation system)
The image files in the USB memory will be
displayed. To display the Image Viewer, push
the SETTING button, select the “Other” key and
then select the “Image Viewer” key. The image
of the selected file is displayed on the right side
of the screen.
When a number of folders are included in the
USB memory, select a folder from the list to
display the file list.
Images will not be shown on the display while the
vehicle is in any drive position to reduce driver
distraction. To view images, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and apply the parking brake.
Models with navigation system
SAA2404
Models without navigation system
SAA2606
SAA2491
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1. Visually check that the parking space issafe before parking your vehicle.
2. The rearview of the vehicle is displayed on the screen
Aas illustrated when the
selector lever is moved to the “R” (Re-
verse) position. 3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting the
steering wheel so that the predicted
course linesBenter the parking space
C. 4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make the
vehicle width guide lines
Dparallel to
the parking space
Cwhile referring to
the predicted course lines.
5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, move the selector lever to the
P (Park) position and apply the parking
brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED AND
ACTUAL DISTANCES
The distance guide line and the vehicle width
guide line should be used as a reference only
when the vehicle is on a level, paved surface.
The distance viewed on the monitor is for
reference only and may be different from the
actual distance between the vehicle and dis-
played objects.
SAA1897SAA1898
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when backing up to the positionAif the object
projects over the actual backing up course.
HOW TO ADJUST SCREEN
To adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness, Tint,
Color, Contrast and Black Level of the RearView
monitor, push the SETTING button with the
RearView monitor on, select the “Display” key
on the screen and select the item key and
adjust the level using the INFINITI controller.
Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color, Con-
trast and Black Level of the RearView monitor
while the vehicle is moving. Make sure the
parking brake is firmly applied and the engine
is not running.
The display of the predicted course lines can be
set to ON or OFF. For details, see “Camera
settings” earlier in this section.
OPERATING TIPS
● When the selector lever is shifted to the “R”
(Reverse) position, the monitor screen auto-
matically changes to the RearView monitor
mode.
● It may take some time until the RearView
monitor is displayed after the selector lever
has been shifted to “R” from another posi-
tion or to another position from “R”. Objects
may be distorted momentarily until the Rear- View monitor screen is displayed com-
pletely.
● When the temperature is extremely high or
low, the screen may not clearly display
objects. This is not a malfunction.
● When strong light directly enters the cam-
era, objects may not be displayed clearly.
This is not a malfunction.
● Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the
screen. This is due to strong reflected light
from the bumper. This is not a malfunction.
● The screen may flicker under fluorescent
light. This is not a malfunction.
● The colors of objects on the RearView moni-
tor may differ somewhat from those of the
actual object.
● Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a
dark place or at night. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
● If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera,
the RearView monitor may not clearly dis-
play objects. Clean the camera.
● Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to
clean the camera. This will cause discolora-
tion. To clean the camera, wipe with a cloth
dampened with diluted mild cleaning agent
and then wipe with a dry cloth. ●
Do not damage the camera as the monitor
screen may be adversely affected.
● Do not use wax on the camera window. Wipe
off any wax with a clean cloth dampened
with mild detergent diluted with water.
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NOTE:
When the user deletes a phone, the associated
phone book for that phone will also be deleted.
●Replace Phone
Use the Replace Phone command to change
the priority level of the active phone.
The priority level determines which phone is
active when more than one paired
Bluetooth phone is in the vehicle.
The system states the priority level of the
active phone and asks for a new priority
level (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
If the new priority level is already being used
for another phone, the two phones will swap
priority levels.
For example, if the current priority levels are: Priority Level 1 = Phone A
Priority Level 2 = Phone B
Priority Level 3 = Phone C
and you change the priority level of Phone C to
Level 1, then: Priority Level 1 = Phone C
Priority Level 2 = Phone B
Priority Level 3 = Phone A ●
Bluetooth On/Off
Use the Bluetooth On/Off command to turn
on/off Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem.
● Help
The system announces the available com-
mands.
VOICE ADAPTATION MODE
The Voice Adaptation mode allows up to two
users with different dialects to train the system
to improve recognition accuracy. By repeating a
number of commands, the users can create a
voice model of their own voice that is stored in
the system. The system is capable of storing a
different voice adaptation model for each con-
nected phone.
Training procedure
1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine running, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in Park.
3. Press the
button. 4. Speak: “Help”. The system acknowledges
the command and announces the next set
of available commands.
5. Speak: Voice Adaptation. The system
acknowledges the command and displays
the voice adaptation mode screen.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically. If both memory locations
are already in use, the system will prompt
you to overwrite one. Follow the instruc-
tions provided by the system.
7. When preparation is complete and you are ready to begin, press the
button.
8. The voice adaptation mode will be ex- plained. Follow the instructions provided
by the system.
9. When training is finished, the system will tell you an adequate number of phrases
have been recorded.
10. The system will ask you to say your name. Follow the instructions to register
your name.
11. The system will announce that voice ad- aptation has been completed and the
system is ready.
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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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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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