2012 INFINITI M-HEV Owners Manual

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Hybrid System-10Hybrid System Overview
HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
WARNING
.The INFINITI Direct Response HybridTM
System uses high voltage up to approxi-
mately 408 volts. The system can be hot
while and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high
temperature. Obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.
. Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high voltage parts, har-
nesses and their connectors. High vol-
tage harnesses are orange. Touching,
disassembling, removing or replacing
those parts and harnesses can cause
severe burns or electric shock that may
result in serious injury or death.
JVO0011X
1. Electric motor inverter
2. High voltage harnesses (orange)
3. Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery
4. DC/DC converter
5. Service plug 6. Electric compressor
7. Electric motor
8. 12-volt battery
The hybrid system uses high voltage up to
approximately 408 volts. High voltage
components are indicated in the illustra-
HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS
Hybrid System-10Hybrid System Overview
HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
WARNING
.
The INFINITI Direct Response HybridTM
System uses high voltage up to approxi-
mately 408 volts. The system can be hot
while and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high
temperature. Obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.
. Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high voltage parts, har-
nesses and their connectors. High vol-
tage harnesses are orange. Touching,
disassembling, removing or replacing
those parts and harnesses can cause
severe burns or electric shock that may
result in serious injury or death.
JVO0011X
1. Electric motor inverter
2. High voltage harnesses (orange)
3. Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery
4. DC/DC converter
5. Service plug 6. Electric compressor
7. Electric motor
8. 12-volt battery
The hybrid system uses high voltage up to
approximately 408 volts. High voltage
components are indicated in the illustra-
HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS

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tion. High voltage harnesses are orange.
The system can be hot while and after
starting. Be careful of both the high voltage
and the high temperature.
HYBRID VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
WARNING
.When you leave your vehicle, be sure to
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
. Be sure to put the transmission in the P
(Park) position because the vehicle can
move when the READY to drive indicator
light is on even if the gasoline engine is
not running. When the READY to drive
indicator light is on, do not leave your
vehicle in a shift position other than the
P (Park) position. The vehicle will creep
and start abruptly if the accelerator
pedal is depressed by mistake. This
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is parked for a long period of
time, the battery discharges gradually. To avoid this occurrence, drive the vehicle for
approximately 30 minutes at least once
every two to three months. Otherwise, the
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery may be da-
maged. If the Li-ion battery is completely
discharged and the hybrid system cannot be
activated, contact an INFINITI retailer.
High voltage parts and harnesses on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves
as the conventional gasoline-powered ve-
hicles or home electronic appliances de-
spite of their electromagnetic shieldings.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception
of a mobile two-way radio.
Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is
important. The vehicle cannot run if the Li-
ion battery is discharged. In the N (Neutral)
position, the Li-ion battery does not
recharge. Leaving the transmission in the
N (Neutral) position for an extended period
of time may discharge the Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery recharges when the shift
selector is in any position other than N
(Neutral).
JVO0019X
An air vent*Ais located on the rear parcel
shelf to cool the Li-ion battery. If the vent is
covered, the battery will overheat resulting
in reduced output performance of the
hybrid system. See “Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
battery air vent ”in the “7. Appearance and
care ”section.
Hybrid System OverviewHybrid System-11
tion. High voltage harnesses are orange.
The system can be hot while and after
starting. Be careful of both the high voltage
and the high temperature.
HYBRID VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
WARNING
. When you leave your vehicle, be sure to
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
. Be sure to put the transmission in the P
(Park) position because the vehicle can
move when the READY to drive indicator
light is on even if the gasoline engine is
not running. When the READY to drive
indicator light is on, do not leave your
vehicle in a shift position other than the
P (Park) position. The vehicle will creep
and start abruptly if the accelerator
pedal is depressed by mistake. This
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is parked for a long period of
time, the battery discharges gradually. To avoid this occurrence, drive the vehicle for
approximately 30 minutes at least once
every two to three months. Otherwise, the
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery may be da-
maged. If the Li-ion battery is completely
discharged and the hybrid system cannot be
activated, contact an INFINITI retailer.
High voltage parts and harnesses on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves
as the conventional gasoline-powered ve-
hicles or home electronic appliances de-
spite of their electromagnetic shieldings.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception
of a mobile two-way radio.
Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is
important. The vehicle cannot run if the Li-
ion battery is discharged. In the N (Neutral)
position, the Li-ion battery does not
recharge. Leaving the transmission in the
N (Neutral) position for an extended period
of time may discharge the Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery recharges when the shift
selector is in any position other than N
(Neutral).
JVO0019X
An air vent*Ais located on the rear parcel
shelf to cool the Li-ion battery. If the vent is
covered, the battery will overheat resulting
in reduced output performance of the
hybrid system. See “Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
battery air vent ”in the “7. Appearance and
care ”section.
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Hybrid System-12Hybrid System Overview
JVO0021X
CAUTION
Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion battery may overheat and be
damaged.
JVO0006X
CAUTION
Do not load large amounts of water in open
containers (aquariums or buckets) into the
vehicle. If the water spills onto the Li-ion
battery, it may cause a short circuit and
damage the battery.
JVO0020X
CAUTION
Do not allow any liquid to get on or in the air
vent. It may cause a short circuit and
damage the Li-ion battery.
Noise and vibration
After the hybrid system is activated, the
following noises and vibrations that are
unique to the hybrid system may occur.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
.Electric motor noise from the engine
compartment
Hybrid System-12Hybrid System Overview
JVO0021X
CAUTION
Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion battery may overheat and be
damaged.
JVO0006X
CAUTION
Do not load large amounts of water in open
containers (aquariums or buckets) into the
vehicle. If the water spills onto the Li-ion
battery, it may cause a short circuit and
damage the battery.
JVO0020X
CAUTION
Do not allow any liquid to get on or in the air
vent. It may cause a short circuit and
damage the Li-ion battery.
Noise and vibration
After the hybrid system is activated, the
following noises and vibrations that are
unique to the hybrid system may occur.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
. Electric motor noise from the engine
compartment

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.Noise from the rear of the vehicle when
the hybrid system activates or deacti-
vates
. Noise and vibration when the gasoline
engine starts running or stops
. Operating noise or electric motor noise
when releasing the accelerator pedal or
depressing the brake pedal
. Engine noise due to rapid acceleration
. Fan noise from the air inlet located on
the rear parcel shelf
. Noise from the climate control system
. Noise from the vehicle in order to alert
pedestrians to the presence of an
approaching vehicle. See “Approaching
Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
system” earlier in this section.
Hybrid System OverviewHybrid System-13
.Noise from the rear of the vehicle when
the hybrid system activates or deacti-
vates
. Noise and vibration when the gasoline
engine starts running or stops
. Operating noise or electric motor noise
when releasing the accelerator pedal or
depressing the brake pedal
. Engine noise due to rapid acceleration
. Fan noise from the air inlet located on
the rear parcel shelf
. Noise from the climate control system
. Noise from the vehicle in order to alert
pedestrians to the presence of an
approaching vehicle. See “Approaching
Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
system” earlier in this section.
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Hybrid System-14Hybrid System Overview
MEMO
Hybrid System-14Hybrid System Overview
MEMO

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0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ....................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ....................................................... 0-4
Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-5
Cockpit ................................................................ 0-6Instrument panel................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ............................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10
VQ35HR engine ........................................... 0-10
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-11
0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ....................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ....................................................... 0-4
Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-5
Cockpit ................................................................ 0-6 Instrument panel................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ............................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10
VQ35HR engine ........................................... 0-10
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-11

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0-2Illustrated table of contents
SSI0715
1. Supplemental front-impact air bags(Page 1-38)
2. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags (P.1-38)
3. Seat belts (P.1-11)
4. Head restraints (P.1-4) 5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags (P.1-38)
6. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-34)
7. Occupant classification sensor (pat- tern sensor) (P.1-43) 8. Front seats (P.1-3)
9. Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-50)
10. Rear seats
—Child restraints (P.1-20)
11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-21)
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
0-2Illustrated table of contents
SSI0715
1. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(Page 1-38)
2. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags (P.1-38)
3. Seat belts (P.1-11)
4. Head restraints (P.1-4) 5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags (P.1-38)
6. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-34)
7. Occupant classification sensor (pat- tern sensor) (P.1-43) 8. Front seats (P.1-3)
9. Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-50)
10. Rear seats
—Child restraints (P.1-20)
11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-21)
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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JVC0142X
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
JVC0142X
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