2011 INFINITI M engine coolant

1. Tachometer (P. 2-7)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-9)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-6)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P. 2-7) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-19)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-8)
SIC4317
METERS AND GAUGES
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VK56VD ENGINE
1. Battery (P. 8-16)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-22)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-10)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-10)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
11. Drive belts (P. 8-18)
12. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-22)
SDI2538
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Battery (P. 8-16)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-22)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-10)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-10)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
11. Drive belts (P. 8-18)
12. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-22)
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-6
Tachometer .................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...... 2-9
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................ 2-10
Indicator lights ................................. 2-15
Audible reminders ............................. 2-18
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-19
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-21
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-23
Trip computer ................................. 2-24
Security systems ................................. 2-27
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-27
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-30
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ..................2-32Xenon headlights
............................. 2-32
Headlight switch .............................. 2-33
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-37
Fog light switch ............................... 2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-37
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-38
Horn ............................................ 2-39
Heated seats (if so equipped) .....................2-39
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...........2-40
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ...........2-41
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if so
equipped) ....................................... 2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-43
Clock ............................................ 2-43
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-43
Power outlet ..................................... 2-44
Cigarette
lighter and ashtrays ..................... 2-44
Front ......................................... 2-44
Rear ......................................... 2-45
Storage ......................................... 2-45
Cup holders .................................. 2-45
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-46
Glove box .................................... 2-47
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1. Tachometer (P. 2-7)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-9)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-6)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P. 2-7) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-19)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-8)
*: The needle indicators in the speedometer, ta- chometer, engine coolant temperature gauge
and fuel gauge may move slightly after the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK posi-
tion. This is not a malfunction.
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METERS AND GAUGES
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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM).Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
The scale length and the red zone vary with the
engine model.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red zone,
shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed.
Operating the engine in the red zone may cause
serious engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge needle points
within the zone
1shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature is near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease the
temperature. If the gauge is over the normal
range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos-
sible and let the engine idle. If the engine is
overheated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. See “IF
YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section for immediate action
required.
SIC4320SIC4321
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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
SIC2768
SAA3438
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-43
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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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