2012 INFINITI FX Headlight

SSI0445
1. Hood (P.3-18)
2. Headlight and turn signal (P.2-36)—Bulb replacement (P.8-29)
— Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-40)
3. Windshield wiper and washer (P.2-33) —
Maintenance (P.8-22)
4. Moonroof (P.2-60)
5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P.2-57)
6. Power windows (P.2-58)
7. Outside mirrors (P.3-30) —
Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P.4-31)
— Welcome light (P.2-62)
8. Doors —Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
9. Recovery hook (P.6-15)
10. Front view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-31)
11. Fog light (P.2-42)
12. Sonar sensor —Around View Monitor (if so
equipped) (P.4-31)
13. Tires —Wheel and tires (P.8-32, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P.2-15, P.5-4)
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EXTERIOR FRONT

0-6Illustrated table of contents
SIC4246
1. Outside mirror remote control switch(P.3-30)
2. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if so equipped) (P.2-47)
3. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-41) 4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-36)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
—For audio system (P.4-49)
— For Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System (with navigation system)
(P.4-94)
—
For Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System (without navigation system)
(P.4-105)
— For INFINITI Voice Recognition Sys-
tem (with navigation system)
(P.4-120)
6. Trip computer switch (P.2-28)
7. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-33)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
—Cruise control switches (P.5-29)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-31)
— Dynamic Driver Assistance switch
(if so equipped) (P.5-21, P.5-54)
9. Warning systems switch (if so equipped)
—Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
(P.2-46, P.5-67)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
(P.2-46, P.5-21)
9. Headlight aiming control (if so equipped) (P.2-39)
10. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-83)
COCKPIT

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-6
Tachometer...................................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ...... 2-9
Compass (if so equipped) .................................... 2-9 Zone variation change procedure ................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-12 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-12
Warning lights ............................................... 2-13
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-18
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-21 Indicators for operation ................................. 2-24
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-26
Trip computer ................................................ 2-28
Security systems ............................................... 2-30 Vehicle security system ................................. 2-30
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ............... 2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-33 Windshield wiper and washer operation ........ 2-34 Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) ............................................... 2-34
Rear window wiper and washer operation.... 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-36 Xenon headlights......................................... 2-36Headlight switch .......................................... 2-37
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-42
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-42
Horn ................................................................. 2-43
Heated Seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-43
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-46
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-46 Continuous damping control mode select switch
(if so equipped) ................................................ 2-47 Auto mode................................................... 2-47Sport mode ................................................. 2-47
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if
so equipped)..................................................... 2-47 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch .......... 2-48
Clock................................................................. 2-48 Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-48>

SIC4246
1. Outside mirror remote control switch
2. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) offswitch (if so equipped)
3. Instrument brightness control switch
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch 5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
—For audio system
— For Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System (with navigation system)
— For Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System (without navigation system)
—
For INFINITI Voice Recognition Sys-
tem (with navigation system)
6. Trip computer switch
7. Windshield wiper and washer switch
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
—Cruise control switches
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped)
— Dynamic Driver Assistance switch
(if so equipped)
9. Warning systems switch (if so equipped)
—Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
9. Headlight aiming control (if so equipped)
10. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
11. Intelligent Key port
12. Power lift gate switch
13. Power lift gate main switch
14. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer
15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped)
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COCKPIT

further details.
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights are
on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
() will be lit and the passenger front air
bag will be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI advanced air bag
system (front seats)” (P.1-42) of this
manual.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
off indicator light (if so equipped)
The light illuminates when the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) off switch is pushed to
OFF. This indicates that the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) system is not operating.
When the IBA off indicator light illuminates
while the system is turned on (without the
warning chime sound), this light indicates
that the system control is temporarily
unavailable.
When the IBA off indicator light illuminates
with the warning chime sound while the
IBA system is turned on, this light indicates
that the system may not be functioning
properly. Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Check to see if the laser sensor is clean.
Turn the engine off, then restart the
engine.
If the IBA off indicator light illuminates
after following the procedures above, it
may indicate that the system is malfunc-
tioning. Although the vehicle is still drive-
able under normal conditions, have the
vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer. (See
“Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system” (P.5-
70).)
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green; if so
equipped)
The light comes on in green when the Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system is
turned on. The light turns off when the
system is turned off.
NOTE:
This light is common with the lane
departure warning light (orange). (See
“Lane departure warning light” (P.2-15).)
For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) system/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system” (P.5-21).
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential emis-
sion control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (14 liters)
of fuel in the fuel tank.
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SIC2045
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and lift gate. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with
the Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, power door lock switch or
mechanical key. 5. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The
vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. After about 30 seconds the
vehicle security system automatically
shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every
approximately 3 seconds. If, during this
30-second pre-arm time period, the
door is unlocked, or the ignition switch
is pushed to ACC or ON, the system will
not arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and lift gate locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn
sounds intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 50 seconds. However,
the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
. Unlocking the door or opening the lift
gate without using the button on the
Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch or the mechanical key. (Even if
the door is opened by releasing the
door inside lock knob, the alarm will
activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop when a door is
unlocked by pushing the unlock button or
power lift gate button (if so equipped) on
the Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch or using the mechanical key, or
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
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2-36Instruments and controls
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
OPERATION
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow etc. on and around the
wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn the
switch ON again to operate the wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF
position to operate the wiper.
*1Intermittent (INT)—intermittent opera-
tion (not adjustable)
*2Low (ON) —continuous low speed
operation
Push the switch forward
*3to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.
SIC3239
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch
*1on. The indicator light
*2will come on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or damage
the rear window defroster.
XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
. When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xenon
headlights replaced at an INFINITI retai-
ler.
. Xenon headlights provide considerably
more light than conventional headlights.
If they are not correctly aimed, they
might temporarily blind an oncoming
driver or the driver ahead of you and
cause a serious accident. If headlights
are not aimed correctly, immediately
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer
and have the headlights adjusted cor-
rectly.
When the xenon headlight is initially
turned on, its brightness or color varies
slightly. However, the color and brightness
will soon stabilize.
.The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off operation.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

It is generally desirable not to turn off
the headlights for short intervals (for
example, when the vehicle stops at a
traffic signal). Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only),
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon head-
lights is not reduced.
. If the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will dras-
tically decrease, the light will start
blinking, or the color of the light will
become reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
SIC3267
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
*1Turn the switch to theposition:
The front park, side marker, tail,
license plate and instrument lights
will come on.
*2Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.
SIC3268
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off
automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
orposition.
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