2011 INFINITI M cruise control

15. Steering wheel— Horn (P. 2-39)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-36)
— Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-39)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch (if so
equipped) (P. 5-20, P. 5-28, P. 5-62)
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Warninglight Name Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light* 2-10
Anti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light2-10
Automatic Transmission
check warning light 2-11
Brake warning light 2-11
Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)/ Blind Spot In-
tervention (BSI) system
warning light (orange)*2-11
Charge warning light 2-12
Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system warning
light (orange)*
2-12
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pressure
warning light 2-12
4 Wheel Active Steer
(4WAS) warning light*2-12
Intelligent Cruise Con-
trol (ICC) system warn-
ing light (orange)*2-12
Lane departure warning
light (orange)*
2-13
Low tire pressure warn-
ing light2-13
Master warning light 2-14
Preview Function warn-
ing light (orange)*2-14
Seat belt warning light
and chime2-14
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air bag
warning light 2-15
Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) warning light2-15
Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) off indica-
tor light*2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmission
(AT) position indicator
light* 2-16
Blind Spot Intervention
(BSI) ON indicator light
(green)*2-16
ECO drive indicator
light
2-16
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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15. Steering wheel— Horn (P. 2-39)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-36)
— Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-39)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch (if so
equipped) (P. 5-20, P. 5-28, P. 5-62)
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light*Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*ECO drive indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLane departure warning light
(orange)*Front fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning
lightMaster warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light
(orange)*Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indica-
tor light*
Seat belt warning light and chimeLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Low beam indicator light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning
light*Automatic transmission (AT) position
indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightBlind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indica-
tor light (green)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-
cator light
*: if so equipped
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM/BLIND SPOT IN-
TERVENTION™ (BSI) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see
an INFINITI retailer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system.
If the warning light illuminates, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and turn on the DCA
system again.
If it is not possible to turn on the system or the
warning light stays on, it may indicate that thesystem is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle
is still driveable under normal conditions, have
the vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)
warning light (if so equipped)
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate that there is a malfunction with
the 4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) portion of the
steering system. Push the ignition switch to the
OFF position and then to the ON position. If the
light does not turn off after cycling the engine,
have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
For further information about the 4 Wheel Active
Steer system, see “4 WHEEL ACTIVE STEER
(4WAS) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the 4
Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) function will cease
but driving can be continued. However, the
steering wheel is slightly turned even when
driving on a straight road. Drive carefully to the
nearest INFINITI retailer.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop theengine
immediately and call an INFINITI retailer
or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dip-
stick to check the oil level. (See “ENGINE OIL” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pres-
sure warning light on could cause serious dam-
age to the engine almost immediately. Such
damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and set the ICC system
again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the sys-
tem is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
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The dot matrix liquid crystal display1is
located between the tachometer and the speed-
ometer, and it displays the automatic transmis-
sion position indicator, the cruise control, the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped), the Distance Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) information, the Intelligent Key
operation information and other warnings and
information.
For details about the automatic transmission
position indicator, see “INDICATOR LIGHTS” ear-
lier in this section. For details about the cruise
control, see “CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section. For details about the
ICC system, see “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL
(ICC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section. For details about the DCA system, see “DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section. For the
details about the Intelligent Key system, see
“INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section.
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DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
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8. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
9. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0)
position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid
is at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
(See “WINDOW WASHER FLUID” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
11. Door/trunk open warning (ignition
switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the trunk lid are open or not closed securely.
The vehicle icon indicates which door or the
trunk lid is open on the display.
12. Intelligent Key system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunction in
the steering lock system or Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the engine is
stopped, the steering lock cannot be released
or the engine cannot be started. If this warning
appears while the engine is running, the vehicle
can be driven. However, contact an INFINITI
retailer for repair as soon as possible.
13. Loose fuel cap warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been
refueled. (See “FUEL-FILLER CAP” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section.)
14. Check tire pressure warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates and
low tire pressure is detected. If this warning
appears, stop the vehicle and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label. (See “Low tire pressure warning light”
earlier in this section and “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM (TMPS)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.)
15. “TIMER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “TIMER” indi-
cator activates. You can set the time for up to 6
hours. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
16. Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°F (3°C). The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in
this section.)
17. Cruise indicator
Cruise main switch indicator :
The indicator is displayed when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. When the main switch is
pushed again, the indicator disappears. When
the cruise control main switch indicator is dis-
played, the cruise control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator :
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control sys-
tem. If the indicator blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the cruise control
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section for details.
18. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator (if so
equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system main switch is
pushed. When the main switch is pushed again,
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the indicator disappears. While the main switch
indicator is displayed, the ICC system is opera-
tional. (See “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC)
SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
19. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system switch indicator (if so equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the Distance
Control Assist (DCA) system switch is pushed
on. When the switch is pushed again, the
indicator disappears. While the indicator is
displayed, the DCA system is operational. (See
“DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
20. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
indicator
When a driving mode is selected, the selected
mode indicator is displayed for approximately 2
seconds.
●STANDARD
● SPORT
● ECO
● SNOW
(See “INFINITI DRIVE MODE SELECTOR” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.)
INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE
1. Engine oil replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for changing the engine oil. You can set or reset
the distance for changing the engine oil. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
2. Oil filter replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the oil filter. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
3. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing tires. You can set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. (See “TRIP COM-
PUTER” later in this section.)
4. “OTHER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing items other than the engine oil, oil
filter and tires. You can set or reset the distance
for replacing the items. (See “TRIP COMPUTER”
later in this section.)
More maintenance reminders are also available
on the center display. (See “HOW TO USE INFO
BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.)
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