2012 INFINITI EX Owners Manual

3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments
GUID-E67931F1-ABB7-43D4-A257-B87998011086
SPA2452
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right
and left locks. Push the hood down to
lock the hood securely into place.
WARNING
. Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do
so could cause the hood to fly open and
result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
GUID-E3048FED-A620-48C7-BF89-696E3D4A8243
WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
. Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “Precau-
tions when starting and driving” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for
exhaust gas.
HOOD LIFT GATE

SPA2453
.The power door lock system allows you
to lock or unlock all doors including the
lift gate simultaneously.
. Push the opener switch
*Aand pull the
opener handle to open the lift gate.
SPA2454
LIFT GATE RELEASE LEVERGUID-9CA057AB-683B-4356-ACA5-AC01BC0D9017
SPA1562A
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOORGUID-29490FD7-B700-471D-8993-804AF856F5F4

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WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:—Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
—Do not use electronic devices whenfilling.
—Keep the pump nozzle in contactwith the container while you are
filling it.
—Use only approved portable fuelcontainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler
tube, then tighten the fuel-filler cap until
a single click is heard. Failure to tighten
the fuel-filler cap properly may cause the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) to
illuminate. If thelight illuminates
because the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If thelight does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will appear
if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning appears may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to
illuminate.

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Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to
remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise
until a single click is heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*Awhile refueling.
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LOOSE FUEL CAP warningGUID-50D68218-6EC9-4E03-B211-1187DE6E4335
switch*Afor about 1
second to turn off the LOOSE FUEL CAP tightening the fuel-filler cap.
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3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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WARNING
.Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
. Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and comfort.
The driver’s air bag inflates with great
force. If you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of
position in any way, you are at greater
risk of injury or death in a crash. You
may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back against
the seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel. Always use the
seat belts.
SPA2468
MANUAL OPERATION (if so
equipped)
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SPA2456
ELECTRIC OPERATION (if so
equipped)
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out of the seat more easily.
For more information, see“Automatic drive
positioner” later in this section.
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SPA2471
1. To block glare from the front, swing
down the main sun visor
*1. 2. To block glare from the side, remove
the main sun visor from the center
mount and swing the visor to the side
*2.
3. Slide the sun visor
*3in or out as
needed.
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SUN VISORS

3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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SPA2447
INSIDE MIRRORGUID-A1DA0342-E5E5-465C-B41A-399CC7C4DFA3
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare typeGUID-E5A38B31-4FDA-4987-A23D-A008300A6757
WARNING
Use the night position only when necessary,
because it reduces rearview clarity.
SPA2422A
Type A
SPA2450
Type B
MIRRORS

switch*Bto make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally
and the indicator light will turn off. Push
the
switch again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the “*”switch
*Cto make
the inside rearview mirror operate nor-
mally. The indicator light will turn off. Push
the “I”switch
*Dto turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*Eor apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper
operation.
For the compass (if so equipped) opera-
tion, see “Compass” in the“2. Instruments
and controls” section. For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
operation, see “HomeLink®Universal
Transceiver” in the“2. Instruments and
controls” section.
SPA2319
OUTSIDE MIRRORSGUID-FB8BEEB9-0682-45A1-A6ED-C63C2A517B99
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they appear.
Be careful when moving to the right. Using
only this mirror could cause an accident.
Use the inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances to
other objects.
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