2012 INFINITI M-HEV brake

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JVC0141X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-33)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-42)
4. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-36)
5. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys- tem* (if so equipped) 6. Clock (P.2-48)
7. Center multi-function control panel
—Navigation system* (if so
equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10) —
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (P.4-89, P.4-99)
— Audio system (P.4-48)
8. Automatic climate control system (P.4-33)/Forest Air
®system* (P.4-33)
9. Center ventilator (P.4-33)
10. Audio system (P.4-48)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
13. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
14. Parking brake —Parking (P.5-17)
15. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
16. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-45)/Seat heater switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-44)
17. Drive mode select switch (P.5-17)
18. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-49)
19. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-52)
20. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner ’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
JVC0141X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-33)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-42)
4. Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P.2-36)
5. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys- tem* (if so equipped) 6. Clock (P.2-48)
7. Center multi-function control panel
—Navigation system* (if so
equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10) —
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (P.4-89, P.4-99)
— Audio system (P.4-48)
8. Automatic climate control system (P.4-33)/Forest Air
®system* (P.4-33)
9. Center ventilator (P.4-33)
10. Audio system (P.4-48)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
13. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
14. Parking brake —Parking (P.5-17)
15. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
16. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-45)/Seat heater switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-44)
17. Drive mode select switch (P.5-17)
18. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-49)
19. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-52)
20. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner ’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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12-volt battery charge warning lightMaster warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Low beam indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
Brake system warning light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning light (red)
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) OFF indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Direct Response HybridTMSystem warn-
ing lightAutomatic transmission (AT) position
indicator light *: if so equipped
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Engine oil pressure warning lightECO drive indicator light
High temperature warning lightEV indicator light
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering)
warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Lane departure warning light (orange)*High beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
12-volt battery charge warning lightMaster warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Low beam indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
Brake system warning light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning light (red)
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) OFF indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Direct Response HybridTMSystem warn-
ing lightAutomatic transmission (AT) position
indicator light *: if so equipped
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Engine oil pressure warning lightECO drive indicator light
High temperature warning lightEV indicator light
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering)
warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Lane departure warning light (orange)*High beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
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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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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
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Brake system warning light
(yellow)
This light will illuminate after the hybrid
system is started and then turns off after a
few seconds.
WARNING
If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor-
mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.
If the brake system warning light (yellow)
illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, it may indicate a malfunc-
tion in the brake system or one of the
following other functions.
. Regenerative brake system
. Hill start assist system
. Rise-up and build-up function See an INFINITI retailer for an inspection as
soon as possible.
A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.
orBrake warning light
(red)
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is low, add fluid and have the
system checked by your INFINITI retai-
ler. (See “Brake fluid ”in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”sec-
tion.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. Brake system malfunction warning:
If the brake warning light (red) and the
following warning light illuminate at the
same time when the parking brake is
released and the brake fluid level is
sufficient, there may be a malfunction in
the brake system.
.
Brake system warning light (yellow)
WARNING
If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor-
mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.
A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.
.Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
— Avoid driving at high speed and
sudden braking, and see an INFINITI
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Brake system warning light
(yellow)
This light will illuminate after the hybrid
system is started and then turns off after a
few seconds.
WARNING
If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor-
mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.
If the brake system warning light (yellow)
illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, it may indicate a malfunc-
tion in the brake system or one of the
following other functions.
. Regenerative brake system
. Hill start assist system
. Rise-up and build-up function See an INFINITI retailer for an inspection as
soon as possible.
A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.
orBrake warning light
(red)
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is low, add fluid and have the
system checked by your INFINITI retai-
ler. (See “Brake fluid ”in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”sec-
tion.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. Brake system malfunction warning:
If the brake warning light (red) and the
following warning light illuminate at the
same time when the parking brake is
released and the brake fluid level is
sufficient, there may be a malfunction in
the brake system.
.
Brake system warning light (yellow)
WARNING
If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor-
mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.
A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.
.Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
— Avoid driving at high speed and
sudden braking, and see an INFINITI
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retailer as soon as possible for an
inspection.
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake warning light (red)
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the
nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the hybrid
system stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked at an INFINITI
retailer.
Direct Response HybridTM
System warning light
When the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position, the Direct Response HybridTM
System warning light illuminates. After starting the hybrid system, the hybrid
system warning light turns off.
If the hybrid system warning light illumi-
nates while driving, it may indicate that
there is a malfunction in the electric motor
and/or other hybrid system components.
Stop your vehicle immediately and contact
your INFINITI retailer.
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system.
If the warning light illuminates, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Stop the hybrid
system, restart the hybrid system, resume
driving and turn on the DCA system again.
If it is not possible to turn on the system
or the warning light stays on, it may
indicate that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure.
If the light flickers or comes on during
normal driving, pull off the road in a safe
area, stop the engine immediatelyand call
an INFINITI retailer or other authorized
repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“ Engine oil ”in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself ”section.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
seriousdamagetotheenginealmost
immediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.
High temperature warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the high temperature warning
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retailer as soon as possible for an
inspection.
WARNING
. Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake warning light (red)
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the
nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the hybrid
system stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked at an INFINITI
retailer.
Direct Response HybridTM
System warning light
When the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position, the Direct Response HybridTM
System warning light illuminates. After starting the hybrid system, the hybrid
system warning light turns off.
If the hybrid system warning light illumi-
nates while driving, it may indicate that
there is a malfunction in the electric motor
and/or other hybrid system components.
Stop your vehicle immediately and contact
your INFINITI retailer.
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system.
If the warning light illuminates, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Stop the hybrid
system, restart the hybrid system, resume
driving and turn on the DCA system again.
If it is not possible to turn on the system
or the warning light stays on, it may
indicate that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure.
If the light flickers or comes on during
normal driving, pull off the road in a safe
area, stop the engine immediatelyand call
an INFINITI retailer or other authorized
repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“ Engine oil ”in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself ”section.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
seriousdamagetotheenginealmost
immediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.
High temperature warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the high temperature warning

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and Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Contact your INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible for tire replacement
and/or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS
may not operate correctly. .
Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if any of the following are displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
. Intelligent Key system warning
. SHIFT “P ” warning
. Hybrid system over heat warning
See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display ”later
in this section.
Preview Function warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Brake Assist (with Preview Function)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a safe place. Stop the hybrid
system, restart the hybrid system, then
resume driving.
If the indicator stays on, it may indicate
that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver ’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver ’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger ’s
seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the
system does not activate the warning light
for the front passenger.
See “Seat belts ”in the “1. Safety —Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section for precautions on seat
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and Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Contact your INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible for tire replacement
and/or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS
may not operate correctly. .
Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if any of the following are displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
. Intelligent Key system warning
. SHIFT “P ” warning
. Hybrid system over heat warning
See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display ”later
in this section.
Preview Function warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Brake Assist (with Preview Function)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a safe place. Stop the hybrid
system, restart the hybrid system, then
resume driving.
If the indicator stays on, it may indicate
that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver ’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver ’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger ’s
seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the
system does not activate the warning light
for the front passenger.
See “Seat belts ”in the “1. Safety —Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section for precautions on seat
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belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the SRS air bag systems are
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
air bags and/or pretensioner systems need
servicing and your vehicle must be taken to
your nearest INFINITI retailer.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” in the“1. Safety
— Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the air bags and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
retailer as soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating,
thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.
When the vehicle dynamic control warning
light illuminates when the vehicle dynamic
control system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle
dynamic control system ’s fail-safe mode is
operating, for example the vehicle dynamic
control, active trace control (if so
equipped), Rise-up & Build-up function,
Brake Force Distribution or hill start assist
system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the vehicle dynamic control sys-
tem function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system ”in the “5. Starting and
driving ”section of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) off indicator light will illumi-
nate. The light will turn off in about 1
second if the AFS is operational.
This light also illuminates when the AFS is
turned off using the AFS switch.
If the AFS off indicator light blinks, it may
indicate the AFS is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) ”
later in this section.
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Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the SRS air bag systems are
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
air bags and/or pretensioner systems need
servicing and your vehicle must be taken to
your nearest INFINITI retailer.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” in the“1. Safety
— Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the air bags and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
retailer as soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating,
thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.
When the vehicle dynamic control warning
light illuminates when the vehicle dynamic
control system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle
dynamic control system ’s fail-safe mode is
operating, for example the vehicle dynamic
control, active trace control (if so
equipped), Rise-up & Build-up function,
Brake Force Distribution or hill start assist
system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the vehicle dynamic control sys-
tem function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system ”in the “5. Starting and
driving ”section of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) off indicator light will illumi-
nate. The light will turn off in about 1
second if the AFS is operational.
This light also illuminates when the AFS is
turned off using the AFS switch.
If the AFS off indicator light blinks, it may
indicate the AFS is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) ”
later in this section.

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Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light
This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator shows the
automatic selector position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the selected
gear due to a transmission protection
mode, the AT position indicator light will
blink and a chime will sound.
See “Automatic transmission ”in the “5.
Starting and driving ”section for further
details.
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
ON indicator light (green; if so
equipped)
The light comes on in green when the Blind
Spot Intervention (BSI) system is turned
on. The light turns off when the system is
turned off. NOTE:
This light is common with the blind spot
warning light (orange). (See
“Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Intervention
(BSI) system warning light ”earlier in this
section.)
For more details, see “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW) system/Blind Spot Intervention
TM
(BSI) system” in the“5. Starting and
driving ”section.
ECO drive indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light will come on in
orange, turn green, and then turn off.
When the drive mode select switch is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate or change its
color depending on the accelerator pedal
operation to help assist the driver to drive
economically. For more details, see “Eco
mode ”in the “5. Starting and driving ”
section.
EV indicator light
This illuminates to indicate the vehicle is
being driven powered only by the motor.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. (See
“ Fog light switch ”later in this section.)
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) ”in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section 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
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Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light
This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator shows the
automatic selector position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the selected
gear due to a transmission protection
mode, the AT position indicator light will
blink and a chime will sound.
See “Automatic transmission ”in the “5.
Starting and driving ”section for further
details.
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
ON indicator light (green; if so
equipped)
The light comes on in green when the Blind
Spot Intervention (BSI) system is turned
on. The light turns off when the system is
turned off. NOTE:
This light is common with the blind spot
warning light (orange). (See
“Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Intervention
(BSI) system warning light ”earlier in this
section.)
For more details, see “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW) system/Blind Spot Intervention
TM
(BSI) system” in the“5. Starting and
driving ”section.
ECO drive indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light will come on in
orange, turn green, and then turn off.
When the drive mode select switch is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate or change its
color depending on the accelerator pedal
operation to help assist the driver to drive
economically. For more details, see “Eco
mode ”in the “5. Starting and driving ”
section.
EV indicator light
This illuminates to indicate the vehicle is
being driven powered only by the motor.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. (See
“ Fog light switch ”later in this section.)
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) ”in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section 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
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