2011 INFINITI M sport mode

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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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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WARNING
●Be sure the parking brake is fully released
before driving. Failure to do so can cause
brake failure and lead to an accident.
● Do not release the parking brake from out-
side the vehicle.
● Do not use the gear shift in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure the
parking brake is fully engaged.
● Do not leave children unattended in a ve-
hicle. They could release the parking brake
and cause an accident. To apply:Fully depress the parking brake pedal
1.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake2.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal
1and
the parking brake will be released.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
Four driving modes can be selected by using the
drive mode selector switch, STANDARD, SPORT,
ECO and SNOW.
NOTE:
When the drive mode select switch selects a
mode, the mode may not switch quickly. This is
not a malfunction.
SPA2331
Drive mode select switch
SSD1024
PARKING BRAKE INFINITI DRIVE MODE SELECTOR
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STANDARD MODE
Recommended for normal driving. Turn the
drive mode select switch to the
position.
“STANDARD” appears in the vehicle information
display for 2 seconds.
SPORT MODE
Adjusts the engine and transmission points to
enhance performance. If the vehicle is equipped
with 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system, the
SPORT mode adjusts this system’s settings to
provide faster steering ratios. If the vehicle is
equipped with the active trace control system,
the amount of brake control provided by active
trace control is reduced. (See “4 WHEEL ACTIVE
STEER (4WAS) SYSTEM” later in this section or
“VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM”
later in this section.) Turn the drive mode select
switch to the SPORT position. “SPORT” appears
in the vehicle information display for 2 seconds.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be re-
duced.
SNOW MODE
Used on snowy roads or slippery areas. When
the SNOW mode is activated, engine output is
controlled to avoid wheel spin. Turn the SNOW
mode off for normal driving. Turn the drive
mode select switch to the SNOW position.
“SNOW” appears in the vehicle information
display for 2 seconds.
ECO MODE
Adjusts engine and transmission points to en-
hance fuel economy.
NOTE:
Selecting this drive mode will not necessarily
improve fuel economy as many driving factors
influence its effectiveness.
Operation
Turn the drive mode select switch to the ECO
position. “ECO” appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display for 2 seconds and the ECO drive
indicator light illuminates on the instrument
panel.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed within
the range of economy drive, the ECO drive
indicator light illuminates in green. When the
accelerator pedal is depressed above the range
of economy drive, the color of the ECO drive indicator light changes to orange. For ECO pedal
system equipped models see “ECO pedal sys-
tem” later in this section.
The ECO drive indicator light will not illuminate
in the following cases:
●
When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
● When the vehicle speed is below 3 MPH (4.8
km/h) or over 90 MPH (144 km/h).
● When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system is operated.
ECO pedal system (if so equipped)
Helps assist the driver to improve fuel economy
by increasing the reaction force of the accelera-
tor pedal. When the ECO drive indicator light is
blinking or turns orange, the ECO pedal system
increases the reaction force of the accelerator
pedal.
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When the ECO drive indicator illuminates in
green, the accelerator reaction force is normal.
When the ECO drive indicator light is blinking or
turns orange, the ECO pedal system increases
the reaction force of the accelerator pedal.
The ECO pedal system may not vary accelerator
reaction force under the following conditions:
●When the selector lever is in the N (Neutral)
or R (Reverse) position.
● When Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) is being
operated.
If the ECO pedal system malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically. The ECO pedal system will
not vary the reaction force of the accelerator
pedal. When the drive mode select switch is rotated
from the ECO mode to another mode (STAN-
DARD, SPORT or SNOW) while the ECO pedal
system is operating, the ECO pedal system
continues to operate until the pedal is released.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed quickly,
the ECO pedal system will not increase the
reaction force of the acceleration pedal. The
ECO pedal system is not designed to prevent
the vehicle from accelerating.
Adjusting the ECO pedal system reaction force :
The ECO pedal system reaction force can be
adjusted. The reaction force setting will be
maintained until the setting is changed even if
the engine is turned off.
SSD1041SSD0939
SSD1001
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The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and
vehicle motion. Under certain driving condi-
tions, the VDC system helps to perform the
following functions.
●Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip
on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
● Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function).
● Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
and engine output to help the driver main-
tain control of the vehicle in the following
conditions:
– understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased steer-
ing input)
– oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions).
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss
of vehicle control in all driving situations.
When the VDC system operates, the VDC warn-
ing light
in the instrument panel flashes
so note the following: ●
The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help
keep the vehicle on the steered path.
● You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from under the
hood. This is normal and indicates that the
VDC system is working properly.
● Adjust your speed and driving to the road
conditions.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
warning light
illuminates in the instru-
ment panel. The VDC system automatically
turns off.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC
system. The VDC off indicator
illuminates
to indicate the VDC system is off. When the VDC
switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC
system still operates to prevent one drive wheel
from slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The VDC warning light
flashes if this occurs. All other VDC
functions are off, except for rise-up and
build-up and brake force distribution, and the
VDC warning light
will not flash. The VDC
system is automatically reset to on when the ignition switch is placed in the off position then
back to the on position.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section and “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light” in the “2. Instruments and con-
trols” section.
The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in
reverse at a slow speed. When the self-test
occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise and/or
feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and is not an indication of a malfunc-
tion.
ACTIVE TRACE CONTROL (if so
equipped)
This system senses driving based on the driv-
er’s steering and acceleration/braking patterns,
and controls brake pressure at individual
wheels and engine output to help smooth ve-
hicle response.
When the drive mode selector switch is set to
the “SPORT” mode, the amount of brake control
provided by active trace control is reduced.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
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DIMENSIONS
IN (MM)
Overall length (with front license plate)194.7 (4,945)
Overall length (without front license plate) 194.5 (4,940)
Overall width 72.6 (1,845)
Overall height 59.1 (1,500)*1*2
59.6 (1,515)*3
Front tread 62.0 (1,575)
Rear tread 61.8 (1,570)*1*2
61.6 (1,565)*3
Wheelbase 114.2 (2,900)
*1: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)/18-in tire models
*2: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)/20-in tire models
*3: Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models If you plan to travel in another country,
you
should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with too low an octane rating may
cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline.
Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas
where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your ve-
hicle to another country, state, province or dis-
trict, it may be necessary to modify the vehicle
to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into another
country, state, province or district and regis-
tered, its modifications, transportation, and reg-
istration are the responsibility of the user.
INFINITI is not responsible for any inconvenience
that may result.
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR
VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
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