2011 INFINITI M sensor

OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and out-
side air temperature are low, the air flow from
the foot outlets may not operate. This is not a
malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, air will flow normally from the foot
outlets.The sensors
AandBon the instrument panel
helps maintain a constant temperature. Do not
put anything on or around this sensor.
Linking Intelligent Key:
The climate control system settings can be
memorized for each Intelligent Key. For more
details, see SETTING MEMORY FUNCTION in the
3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments section.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
Without Forest Air™ system
The climate control system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter which collects pollen, dirt
and dust, etc. To make sure that the air condi-
tioner heats, defogs, and ventilates efficiently,
replace the filter in accordance with the main-
tenance schedule in the INFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guide. To replace the filter, con-
tact an INFINITI retailer.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow de-
creases significantly or if windows fog up easily
when operating the heater or air conditioner.
With Forest Air™ system
The climate control system is equipped with a
natural grape seed polyphenol filter which col-
lects and neutralizes dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To
make sure that the air conditioner heats, defogs
and ventilates efficiently, replace the filter in
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●The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
●
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning (if so
equipped) appears in the dot matrix liquid
crystal display when the low tire pressure
warning light is illuminated and low tire pres-
sure is detected. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
warning (if so equipped) turns off when the
low tire pressure warning light turns off.
● The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning does not
appear if the tire pressure warning light
illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to illumi-
nate. If the warning light illuminates in low
ambient temperature, check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. ●
You can also check the pressure of all tires
(except the spare tire) on the display screen.
The order of the tire pressure figures dis-
played on the screen does not correspond
with the actual order of the tire position. See
“TIRE PRESSURE information” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.
For additional information, see “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MONI-
TORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.
WARNING
● If the low tire pressure warning light illumi-
nates or LOW PRESSURE information is dis-
played on the monitor screen while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently damage the
tires and increase the likelihood of tire fail-
ure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result in
serious personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure
to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning
light OFF. If the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a
tire may be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace
it with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See
“FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for changing a flat tire.)
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function and the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.
● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire
sealant into the tires, as this may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.
CAUTION
● The TPMS may not function properly when
the wheels are equipped with tire chains or
the wheels are buried in snow.
● Do not place metalized film or any metal
parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This
may cause poor reception of the signals from
the tire pressure sensors, and the TPMS will
not function properly.
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The BSW and BSI systems can help alert the
driver of other vehicles in adjacent lanes when
changing lanes.The BSW system uses radar sensors
1in-
stalled near the rear bumper to detect other
vehicles beside your vehicle in an adjacent
lane. In addition to the radar sensors, the BSI
system uses a camera
2installed behind the
windshield to monitor the lane markers of your
traveling lane. The radar sensors can detect vehicles on either
side of your vehicle within the detection zone
shown as illustrated. This detection zone starts
from the outside mirror of your vehicle and
extends approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the
rear bumper, and approximately 10 ft (3.0 m)
sideways.
The BSW system operates above approximately
20 MPH (32 km/h). If the radar sensors
detect
a vehicle in the detection zone, the BSW/BSI
indicator light illuminates. If the driver then
activates the turn signal, a chime will sound
twice and the BSW/BSI indicator light will flash.
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Detection zone
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BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM/
BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION™ (BSI)
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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The BSI system operates above approximately
37 MPH (60 km/h). If the system detects a
vehicle in the detection zone and your vehicle is
approaching the lane marker, the BSI system
issues an audible warning (three times), flashes
the BSW/BSI indicator light and slightly applies
the brakes for a short period of time on one side
to help return the vehicle back to the traveling
lane. Whenever the BSI system is turned on, the
BSW system will also be on.
WARNING
●The BSW and BSI systems are not a replace-
ment for proper driving procedure and is not
designed to prevent contact with vehicles or
objects. When changing lanes, always use
the side and rear mirrors and turn and look in
the direction you will move to ensure it is
safe to change lanes. Never rely solely on the
BSW or BSI system.
● Using the BSI system under some road, lane
marker or weather conditions could lead to
improper system operation. Always rely on
your own steering and braking operation to
avoid accidents.
● The BSW and BSI systems may not provide a
warning or brake control for vehicles that
pass through the detection zone quickly.
BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the BSW/BSI indicator light
next to the outside mirror will illuminate in the
direction of the detected vehicle. If the turn
signal is then activated, the BSW/BSI indicator
light flashes and a chime sounds twice. The
indicator light continues to flash until the de-
tected vehicle leaves the detection zone.
The BSW/BSI indicator lights illuminate for a
few seconds when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
BSW/BSI indicator light
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BSW/BSI system warning light
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Warning systems switch
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The brightness of the BSW/BSI indicator lights
is adjusted automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
A chime sounds if the radar sensors have
already detected vehicles when the driver acti-
vates the turn signal. If a vehicle comes into the
detection zone after the driver activates the turn
signal, then only the BSW/BSI indicator light
flashes and no chime sounds. (See “BSW/BSI
DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in this section)
The BSW system is automatically turned on
when the engine is started and the warning
systems ON indicator
1illuminates on the
switch. You can turn the BSW system off by
pushing the warning systems switch on the
instrumental panel. This switch will turn on and
off the LDW, BSW and FCW systems at the same
time.
NOTE:
If you continue to push the warning systems
switch from off to on for over 4 seconds, a chime
will sound. This will change the default status of
the LDW, BSW and FCW systems to OFF so that
these systems will not automatically turn on
when the engine is started. If this procedure is
repeated, the default status will return to ON.
BSI SYSTEM OPERATION
If the BSW/BSI indicator light is illuminated
while your vehicle is approaching a lane
marker, the BSW/BSI indicator light flashes and
an audible warning will sound three times. Then
the system applies the brakes on one side of
the vehicle for a short period of time to help
return the vehicle back to the center of the lane.
BSI operates regardless of turn signal usage.
NOTE:
● Warning and brake control will only be acti-
vated if the BSW/BSI indicator light is al-
ready illuminated when your vehicle ap-
proaches a lane marker. If another vehicle
comes into the detection zone after your ve-
hicle has crossed a lane marker, no warning
or brake control will be activated. (See
“BSW/BSI DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in this
section.)
● The BSI system is typically activated earlier
than the LDP system when your vehicle is
approaching a lane marker.
The BSI system is turned on if you push the
dynamic driver assistance switch on the steer-
ing wheel after starting the engine. The BSI ON
indicator light (green) on the instrument panel
will illuminate. Push the dynamic driver assis-
BSI ON indicator light (green)
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Dynamic driver assistance switch
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3. Highlight the “Blind Spot Intervention”key, select ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled)
and push the ENTER
2button. The fac-
tory 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 “LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP) SYS-
TEM” earlier in this section and “DISTANCE
CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM” later in this
section.
WARNING
● Do not use the BSI system under the follow-
ing conditions because the system may not
function properly.
– During bad weather (e.g. rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.)
– When driving on slippery roads, such as on ice or snow, etc.
– When driving on winding or uneven roads.
– When there is a lane closure due to road repairs.
– When driving in a makeshift lane.
– When driving on roads where the lane width is too narrow.
– When driving with a tire that is not within normal tire conditions (e.g. tire wear, low
tire pressure, installation of spare tire,
tire chains, non-standard wheels).
– When the vehicle is equipped with non- original brake parts or suspension parts.
● Do not use the BSW or BSI systems when
towing a trailer.
● Excessive noise (e.g. audio system volume,
open vehicle window) will interfere with the
chime sound, and it may not be heard. ●
The radar sensors may not be able to detect
and activate BSI/BSW when certain objects
are present such as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, animals
– Several types of vehicles such as motor- cycles
– Oncoming vehicles
– Vehicles remaining in the detection zone when you accelerate from a stop
(See “BSW/BSI DRIVING SITUATIONS”
later in this section)
– A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane at a speed approximately the same as your
vehicle
(See “BSW/BSI DRIVING SITUATIONS”
later in this section)
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from be- hind.
(See “BSW/BSI DRIVING SITUATIONS”
later in this section)
– A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes rapidly.
(See “BSW/BSI DRIVING SITUATIONS”
later in this section)
● Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to detect
other vehicles.
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●The radar sensors detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar
sensors may not detect vehicles in an adja-
cent lane. When driving in a narrow lane, the
radar sensors may detect vehicles driving
two lanes away.
● The radar sensors are designed to ignore
most stationary objects, however objects
such as guardrails, walls, foliage and parked
vehicles may occasionally be detected. This
is a normal operating condition.
● The camera may not detect lane markers in
the following situations and the BSI system
may not operate properly.
– On roads where there are multiple paral- lel lane markers; lane markers that are
faded or not painted clearly; yellow
painted lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; lane markers covered with wa-
ter, dirt, snow, etc.
– On roads where discontinued lane mark- ers are still detectable.
– On roads where there are sharp curves.
– On roads where there are sharply con- trasting objects, such as shadows, snow,
water, wheel ruts, seams or lines remain-
ing after road repairs. – On roads where the traveling lane merges
or separates.
– When the vehicle’s traveling direction does not align with the lane markers.
– When traveling close to the vehicle in front of you, which obstructs the lane
camera unit detection range.
– When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the windshield in front of a lane camera unit.
– When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or if aiming is not ad-
justed properly.
– When strong light enters a lane camera unit. (e.g. light directly shines on the front
of the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
– When a sudden change in brightness occurs. (e.g. when the vehicle enters or
exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
BSW/BSI DRIVING SITUATIONS
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
The BSW/BSI indicator light illuminates if a
vehicle enters the detection zone from behind
in an adjacent lane.
However, if the overtaking vehicle is traveling
much faster than your vehicle, the indicator
light may not illuminate before the detected
vehicle is beside your vehicle. Always use the
side and rear mirrors and turn and look in the
direction your vehicle will move to ensure it is
safe to change lanes.
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Overtaking other vehicles
The BSW/BSI indicator light illuminates if you
overtake a vehicle and that vehicle stays in the
detection zone for approximately 3 seconds.
The radar sensors may not detect slower mov-
ing vehicles if they are passed quickly.If the driver activates the turn signal while
another vehicle is in the detection zone, then
the BSW/BSI indicator light flashes and a chime
will sound twice.
If the BSI system is on and your vehicle ap-
proaches a lane marker while another vehicle is
in the detection zone, the BSW/BSI indicator
light flashes and a chime will sound three
times. Then, the BSI system slightly applies the
brakes on one side to help return the vehicle
back to the center of the driving lane.
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