2012 INFINITI M-HEV bulb

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gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion
battery with the regenerative brake and
gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is powered by the
gasoline engine and is charging the Li-
ion battery.
. When there is no Energy Flow in the
vehicle
The Energy Flow an d remaining Li-ion
battery charge can be also shown on the
dot matrix display. See “Trip computer ”in
the “2. Instruments and controls ”section.
FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
with navigation system)
The Fuel Economy History screen appears
in the display with the navigation system
when the screen is in the Fuel Economy
History mode.
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1. Push the INFO button on the control
panel and highlight the “Energy Flow ”
key on the display using the INFINITI
controller. Then push the ENTER button.
2. Highlight the “History ”key, and push
the ENTER button.
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The Fuel Economy History can be displayed
on the navigation system monitor. This
displays the vehicle ’s average fuel con-
sumption and regenerative electric power
at 2 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen in-
dicate general driving conditions. Accuracy
varies with driving habits and road condi-
tions.
1. Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes: The regenerated energy in
the past 12 minutes is indicated with
symbols. One symbol indicates 30
watt-hour. The energy of 30 watt-hour
illuminates a 30 watt bulb for an hour.
Hybrid System OverviewHybrid System-7
gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion
battery with the regenerative brake and
gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is powered by the
gasoline engine and is charging the Li-
ion battery.
. When there is no Energy Flow in the
vehicle
The Energy Flow an d remaining Li-ion
battery charge can be also shown on the
dot matrix display. See “Trip computer ”in
the “2. Instruments and controls ”section.
FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
with navigation system)
The Fuel Economy History screen appears
in the display with the navigation system
when the screen is in the Fuel Economy
History mode.
JVH0034M
1. Push the INFO button on the control
panel and highlight the “Energy Flow ”
key on the display using the INFINITI
controller. Then push the ENTER button.
2. Highlight the “History ”key, and push
the ENTER button.
JVO0009M
The Fuel Economy History can be displayed
on the navigation system monitor. This
displays the vehicle ’s average fuel con-
sumption and regenerative electric power
at 2 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen in-
dicate general driving conditions. Accuracy
varies with driving habits and road condi-
tions.
1. Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes: The regenerated energy in
the past 12 minutes is indicated with
symbols. One symbol indicates 30
watt-hour. The energy of 30 watt-hour
illuminates a 30 watt bulb for an hour.
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1. Hood (P.3-18)
2. Headlight and turn signal—Operation (P.2-36)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-28)
3. Windshield wiper and washer —Operation (P.2-34) —
Maintenance (P.8-21)
4. Moonroof (P.2-57)
5. Power windows (P.2-55)
6. Recovery hook (P.6-15)
7. Fog light (P.2-42)
8. Tires —
Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-8)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P.2-14, P.5-4)
9. Outside mirrors (P.3-26)
10. Doors —Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
— Welcome light (P.2-60)
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Hood (P.3-18)
2. Headlight and turn signal
—Operation (P.2-36)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-28)
3. Windshield wiper and washer —Operation (P.2-34) —
Maintenance (P.8-21)
4. Moonroof (P.2-57)
5. Power windows (P.2-55)
6. Recovery hook (P.6-15)
7. Fog light (P.2-42)
8. Tires —
Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-8)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P.2-14, P.5-4)
9. Outside mirrors (P.3-26)
10. Doors —Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
— Welcome light (P.2-60)
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0-4Illustrated table of contents
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1. Trunk—Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
— Trunk lid (P.3-18)
— 12-volt battery (P.8-18) 2. High-mounted stop light (bulb repla-
cement) (P.8-28)
3. Rear combination light (bulb replace- ment) (P.8-28)
4. Satellite antenna (P.4-48)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-36) 6. Rear view camera (P.4-26)
7. Fuel-filler door
—Operation (P.3-21)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
8. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)
EXTERIOR REAR
0-4Illustrated table of contents
SSI0687
1. Trunk —Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
— Trunk lid (P.3-18)
— 12-volt battery (P.8-18) 2. High-mounted stop light (bulb repla-
cement) (P.8-28)
3. Rear combination light (bulb replace- ment) (P.8-28)
4. Satellite antenna (P.4-48)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-36) 6. Rear view camera (P.4-26)
7. Fuel-filler door
—Operation (P.3-21)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
8. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-6
Tachometer...................................................... 2-7
Assist charge gauge ........................................ 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.... 2-9 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-10
Warning lights ............................................... 2-10
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-16
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-20
Operational indicators ................................... 2-22
Maintenance indicators ................................. 2-25
Trip computer ................................................ 2-27
Security systems ............................................... 2-31 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-31
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-34
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-35
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch................................................. 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-36 Xenon headlights .......................................... 2-36 Headlight switch .......................................... 2-37
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-41
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-42
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ............. 2-43
Horn ................................................................. 2-43
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-44
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-46
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if
so equipped)..................................................... 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-47
Clock................................................................. 2-48 Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-48
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-49
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-49
Front............................................................ 2-49
Rear............................................................. 2-50
Storage ............................................................. 2-50 Cup holders ................................................. 2-50
Sunglasses holder ...................................... 2-51
Glove box .................................................... 2-52
Console box................................................. 2-53
Card holder.................................................. 2-53
Rear pocket ................................................. 2-54
2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-6
Tachometer...................................................... 2-7
Assist charge gauge ........................................ 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.... 2-9 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-10
Warning lights ............................................... 2-10
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-16
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-20
Operational indicators ................................... 2-22
Maintenance indicators ................................. 2-25
Trip computer ................................................ 2-27
Security systems ............................................... 2-31 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-31
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-34
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-35
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch................................................. 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-36 Xenon headlights .......................................... 2-36 Headlight switch .......................................... 2-37
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-41
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-42
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ............. 2-43
Horn ................................................................. 2-43
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-44
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-46
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if
so equipped)..................................................... 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-47
Clock................................................................. 2-48 Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-48
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-49
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-49
Front............................................................ 2-49
Rear............................................................. 2-50
Storage ............................................................. 2-50 Cup holders ................................................. 2-50
Sunglasses holder ...................................... 2-51
Glove box .................................................... 2-52
Console box................................................. 2-53
Card holder.................................................. 2-53
Rear pocket ................................................. 2-54

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2-10Instruments and controls
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
TMSystem. The
following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,,or,,,,,
,
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 liquid crystal
display between the speedometer and
tachometer. (See “Dot matrix liquid crystal
display ”later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
12-volt battery charge warning
light
If the light comes on when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, it may indicate
the charging system is not functioning
properly. See an INFINITI retailer immedi-
ately.
CAUTION
The charging system may not be functioning
properly if the 12-volt battery charge warn-
ing light comes on while the hybrid system
is running. The hybrid system will stop
operating when the 12-volt battery becomes
discharged. Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place and contact your INFINITI
retailer.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional. If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the hybrid system is running, or while
driving, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. (See
“Brake system ”in the
“ 5. Starting and driving ”section.)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) sys-
tem warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator light will first
illuminate in orange and turn green before
turning off. This indicates that the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) systems are operational.
If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the BSW and BSI
systems are not functioning properly.
Although the vehicle is still driveable, have
the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/
Blind Spot Intervention
TM(BSI) system” in
the “5. Starting and driving ”section.
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CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
TMSystem. The
following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,,or,,,,,
,
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 liquid crystal
display between the speedometer and
tachometer. (See “Dot matrix liquid crystal
display ”later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
12-volt battery charge warning
light
If the light comes on when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, it may indicate
the charging system is not functioning
properly. See an INFINITI retailer immedi-
ately.
CAUTION
The charging system may not be functioning
properly if the 12-volt battery charge warn-
ing light comes on while the hybrid system
is running. The hybrid system will stop
operating when the 12-volt battery becomes
discharged. Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place and contact your INFINITI
retailer.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional. If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the hybrid system is running, or while
driving, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. (See
“Brake system ”in the
“ 5. Starting and driving ”section.)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) sys-
tem warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator light will first
illuminate in orange and turn green before
turning off. This indicates that the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) systems are operational.
If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the BSW and BSI
systems are not functioning properly.
Although the vehicle is still driveable, have
the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/
Blind Spot Intervention
TM(BSI) system” in
the “5. Starting and driving ”section.

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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 and
license plate lights will come on.
*2Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.
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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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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 and
license plate 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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4. Indicates your vehicle
5. Set vehicle speed indicator:Indicates the set vehicle speed.
For Canadian models, the speed is
displayed in km/h.
6. Intelligent Cruise Control system warn- ing light (orange):
The light comes on if there is a
malfunction in the ICC system.
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When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicators come on as
illustrated to check for a burned-out bulb,
and it turns off when the hybrid system is
started.
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Operating vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode
To turn on the cruise control, quickly push
and release the MAIN switch
*Aon. The
MAIN switch indicator, set distance indica-
tor and set vehicle speed indicator come
on and in a standby state for setting.
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4. Indicates your vehicle
5. Set vehicle speed indicator:
Indicates the set vehicle speed.
For Canadian models, the speed is
displayed in km/h.
6. Intelligent Cruise Control system warn- ing light (orange):
The light comes on if there is a
malfunction in the ICC system.
SSD0979
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicators come on as
illustrated to check for a burned-out bulb,
and it turns off when the hybrid system is
started.
SSD0980
Operating vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode
To turn on the cruise control, quickly push
and release the MAIN switch
*Aon. The
MAIN switch indicator, set distance indica-
tor and set vehicle speed indicator come
on and in a standby state for setting.

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8-28Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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1. Front turn signal light
2. Park light
3. Headlight (high- and low-beam)
4. Map light
5. Rear personal light
6. Fog light
7. Side marker light
8. Step light
9. Courtesy light
10. High-mounted stop light
11. Trunk light
12. License plate light
13. Back-up light
14. Rear combination light (rear turnsignal/tail/stop/side marker light)
HEADLIGHTS
Replacing
Xenon headlight bulb:
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they pro-
duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disas-
semble. Always have your xenon headlights
LIGHTS
8-28Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2552
1. Front turn signal light
2. Park light
3. Headlight (high- and low-beam)
4. Map light
5. Rear personal light
6. Fog light
7. Side marker light
8. Step light
9. Courtesy light
10. High-mounted stop light
11. Trunk light
12. License plate light
13. Back-up light
14. Rear combination light (rear turn signal/tail/stop/side marker light)
HEADLIGHTS
Replacing
Xenon headlight bulb:
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they pro-
duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disas-
semble. Always have your xenon headlights
LIGHTS