2012 INFINITI EX automatic transmission

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)*2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-13
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light
2-13
Brake warning light
2-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) sys-
tem warning light (orange)* 2-14
Charge warning light
2-14
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)* 2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-15
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-15
Intelligent Key system warning
light
2-15
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Low washer fluid warning light 2-17 Warning
light Name
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Master warning light 2-17
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-17
Seat belt warning light 2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-18
Indicator light Name
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Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light* 2-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light2-18
Front fog light indicator light 2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light2-19
High beam indicator light 2-19
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light*2-19
Low beam indicator lights 2-19
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
2-19Indicator
light Name
Page
Security indicator light 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-20
*: if so equipped
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2-12Instruments and controls
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*Intelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLane departure warning light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Automatic transmission check warning lightLow washer fluid warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Brake warning lightMaster warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Preview Function warning light (orange)*Low beam indicator light
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning
light (orange)*Seat belt warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indi-
cator light*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Automatic transmission position indicator
light*: if so equipped
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The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
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If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer. Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
later in this section.)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
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ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)” in the“5. Starting
and driving” section.)
CAUTION
.If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
—blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-
ond):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD system from malfunctioning. If the
warning light turns off, you can drive
again.
—blinks slowly (about once every 2
seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon
as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
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Automatic transmission check
warning light
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2-18Instruments and controls
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself orothers, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
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Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light (if so
equipped)
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Automatic transmission posi-
tion indicator light
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Front fog light indicator lightGUID-3FCC51C7-371D-41F6-AF2A-5E8AC7E23B02

you when leaving the vehicle.
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orposition and the ignition switch
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
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The dot matrix liquid crystal display*1is
located between the tachometer and the
speedometer, and it displays the auto-
matic transmission position indicator, the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped), the Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system (if so equipped) information,
the Intelligent Key operation information
and other warnings and information.
For detailed information about each sys-
tem, see the following sections:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
— “Warning/indicator lights and audi- ble reminders” earlier in this sec-
tion.
Instruments and controls2-21
DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the enginerunning, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in Park.
3. Press the
button.
4. Speak: “Help”. The system acknowl-
edges the command and announces
the next set of available commands.
5. Speak: "Voice Adaptation". The system acknowledges the command and dis-
plays the voice adaptation mode
screen.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is
selected automatically. If both memory
locations are already in use, the system
will prompt you to overwrite one.
Follow the instructions provided by
the system.
7. When preparation is complete and you are ready to begin, press the
button.
8. The voice adaptation mode will be
explained. Follow the instructions pro-
vided by the system.
9. When training is finished, the system will tell you an adequate number of
phrases have been recorded.
10. The system will ask you to say your name. Follow the instructions to regis- ter your name.
11. The system will announce that voice adaptation has been completed and
the system is ready.
The voice adaptation mode will stop if:
. The
button is pressed in voice
adaptation mode.
. The vehicle is driven during voice
adaptation mode.
. The ignition switch is turned to the OFF
or LOCK position.
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switch, and the voice
command menu prompts are turned off.
Review the expanded command list, which
is available when this mode is active. Note
that in this mode the recognition success
rate may be affected as the number of
available commands and the ways of
speaking each command are increased.
To switch one mode to another, see each
mode description later in this section.
To improve the recognition success rate
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INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM
(models with navigation system)

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WARNING
.Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
. Never leave the engine running while the
vehicle is unattended.
. Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls. Unat-
tended children could become involved
in serious accidents. .
Safe parking procedures require that
both the parking brake be applied and
the transmission be placed in the P
(Park) position. Failure to do so could
cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly
or roll away and result in an accident.
. Make sure the automatic transmission
selector lever has been pushed as far
forward as it can go and cannot be
moved without depressing the foot
brake pedal.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

WARNING
.Make sure the parking brake is securely
applied and the automatic transmission is in the P (Park) position.
. Never change tires when the vehicle is
on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous.
. Never change tires if oncoming traffic is
close to your vehicle. Wait for profes-
sional road assistance.
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