2011 INFINITI M engine

●Audio system
To use the memory function, lock the doors with
the Intelligent Key that is linked to the settings.
To enable the memorized settings:
1. Carry the Intelligent Key that is linked to the settings, and unlock the doors by
pushing the driver’s door handle request
switch or UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key.
2. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position. “Connection with the key has
been done” will be displayed on the
screen and the memorized settings are
available (only when a new Intelligent Key
is used).
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
●When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7 km/h).
● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat and steering column is turned on while
the automatic drive positioner is operating.
● When the memory switch 1 or 2 is not
pushed for at least 1 second. ●
When the seat, steering column and outside
mirrors have already been moved to the
memorized position.
● When no position is stored in the memory
switch.
● When the engine is started while moving the
automatic drive positioner.
● When the selector lever is moved from the P
(Park) position to any other position. (How-
ever, it will not be canceled if the switch is
pushed while the seat and steering column
are returning to the previous positions
(entry/exit function).)
● When the driver’s door remains open for
more than 45 seconds and the ignition
switch is not in the ON position.
● The seat synchronization function is auto-
matically disabled if the outside mirrors or
steering wheel reaches its maximum adjust-
ment.
● The seat synchronization function will not
operate if the seat is adjusted over one of
the following maximum thresholds:
– Seat sliding: 3.0 in (76 mm)
– Seatback reclining: 9.1 degrees
– Seat lifter (rear side): 0.8 in (20 mm)
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1. “INFO” vehicle information button(P. 4-8)
2. “STATUS” status display button (P. 4-8)
3. “DISP” display setting button (P. 4-8)
4. “
” brightness UP button (P. 4-8) 5. “
ECON” button (P. 4-8)
6. “SETTING” button (P. 4-14)
7. INFINITI controller (P. 4-4)
8. “
OFF” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-8) 9. “
” brightness DOWN button (P. 4-8)
When you use this system, make sure the
engine is running.
If you use the system with the engine not run-
ning (ignition ON or ACC) for a long time, it will
use up all the battery power, and the engine will
not start.
Models without navigation system
SAA2954
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Maintenance information
The maintenance intervals can be displayed for
the engine oil, oil filter, tire and other remind-
ers.
To set a maintenance interval, select a preferred
item from the list.
You can also set to display a message to remind
you that the maintenance needs to be per-
formed.
The following example shows how to set the
engine oil maintenance information. Use the
same steps to set the other maintenance infor-
mation.
1. Set the interval (mileage) of the mainte-nance schedule. To determine the recom-
mended maintenance interval, refer to
your “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide”.
2. To display the reminder automatically when the desired distance is reached,
select the “Reminder” key.
3. Reset the driving distance to the new maintenance schedule.
4. To return to the previous screen, push the BACK button.
The unit can be converted between “US” and
“Metric”. (See “HOW TO USE SETTING BUTTON”
later in this section.)
The Reminder will be automatically displayed
when the specified distance has been driven
and every time the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position. The reminder will not
appear while driving.
Select the “OK” key to hide the reminder for the
rest of the current drive.
To stop the reminder from appearing, perform
one of the following actions:
●Select the “Reset Distance” key.
● Deactivate the “Reminder”.
● Increase the “Interval” distance to be more
than the current distance being tracked.
Models with navigation system
SAA3003
Models without navigation system
SAA1611
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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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Open or close, and adjust the air flow direction
of ventilators.
: This symbol indicates that the ventila-tors are closed.
: This symbol indicates that the ventila-tors are open.
WARNING
● The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
● Do not leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly fatal in-
juries to people or animals.
● Do not use the recirculation mode for long
periods as it may cause the interior air to
become stale and the windows to fog up.
Start the engine and operate the automatic
climate control system.
Front
SAA3142
Rear
SAA3012
VENTILATORS AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
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indicator light on thebutton illumi-
nates when the system is operating.
● The air flow control is not available in the
front defogger mode. When the “
”
button is pushed while the Forest Air™
system is turned on, the Forest Air™ system
will turn off.
Operating tips
Breeze Mode :
When this mode is ON, fan speed fluctuates
during the Forest Air™ system operation, creat-
ing a wind breeze similar to a natural breeze
using a combination of the upper ventilator and
the center ventilators at random.
● Breeze Mode will activate after the tempera-
ture of the passenger compartment becomes
suitable.
● This function will not operate immediately
after the engine starts.
● Breeze Mode is activated when the air flow
mode is in the 
and mode.
● This function will turn off if the fan speed or
a ventilator outlet is manually adjusted.
● The breeze patterns may change in accor-
dance with the amount of sun load. ●
When operating fan speed or air flow control
while the Forest Air™ system is turned on,
the “
” indicator light on the button will
turn off automatically, and the Breeze Mode
function will turn off.
● When the Breeze Mode function is turned off
while the Forest Air™ system is on, the
Breeze Mode function will remain off until
the “
” button is turned off and on
again.
Outside odor and exhaust gas detection sensor :
This vehicle is equipped with an outside odor
and exhaust gas detection sensor. When the
automatic intake air control is on, the sensor
detects odors and exhaust gas, and then the
system automatically changes from the outside
air circulation mode to the recirculation mode.
When the “
” button is pushed, the out-
side odor and exhaust gas detection sensor will
turn on.
When the Forest Air™ system is on, for the first
40 seconds, the recirculation mode is selected
to prevent dust, dirt and pollen from entering
the vehicle, and the system cleans the air inside
of the vehicle with Plasmacluster ion™ that are
emitted from the ventilator. After 40 seconds,
the outside odor and exhaust gas sensor acti- vates and automatically alternates between the
recirculation mode and outside air circulation
mode.
●
The outside odor and exhaust gas detection
sensor detects industry odors such as pulp
or chemicals, and exhaust gas such as gaso-
line or diesel.
Inside Air Quality sensor :
This vehicle is equipped with an inside air
quality sensor. When the sensor detects odor in
the cabin, the system increases the fan speed
automatically. When the Forest Air™ system is
on, the inside air quality sensor will turn on.
This function will activate approximately 5 min-
utes after the engine has been started.
● The Outside/Inside Air Mix function will turn
off when the air recirculation and outside air
circulation modes are changed manually.
When the Outside/Inside Air Mix function is
not active, turn off and on the Forest Air™
system, the Outside/Inside Air Mix function
will activate again.
Auto humidity control :
The sensor installed on the upper side of the
windshield detects the temperature and humid-
ity of the passenger compartment and the sur-
face of the windshield, and controls the humid-
ity of the passenger compartment to not be
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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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accordance with the maintenance schedule in
the INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide. To
replace the filter, contact 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.
SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROL
The climate control system in your INFINITI is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the envi-
ronment in mind.This refrigerant will not harm the
earth’s ozone layer. However, special charging
equipment and lubricant are required when servic-
ing your INFINITI air conditioner. Using improper
refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage
to your climate control system. (See “CAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9.
Technical and consumer information” section for
climate control system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations.)
Your INFINITI retailer will be able to service your
environmentally friendly climate control system.
WARNING
The system contains refrigerant under high pres-
sure. To avoid personal injury, any air condi-
tioner service should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with the proper equipment.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Radio
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and push the radio band select button
to turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio
with the engine not running, the ignition switch
should be pushed to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality normally are caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may
influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception :
Your INFINITI radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance
radio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the
quality of that reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle,
even when the finest equipment is used. These
characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area, and do not indicate any mal-
function in your INFINITI radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change
because of vehicle movement. Buildings, ter-
rain, signal distance and interference from
other vehicles can work against ideal reception.
Described below are some of the factors that
can affect your radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
from the audio system speakers. Storing the
device in a different location may reduce or
eliminate the noise.
AUDIO SYSTEM
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