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stop the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake.
SAA2492
Full Screen Display:
The full screen display will appear when
selecting the“Full Screen Display ”key.
To operate the Image Viewer or to change
the settings, select the desired key using
the INFINITI controller.
.
(Start)
Select the “
”key to start playing
the slideshow.
.
(Stop)
Select the “
”key to stop the
slideshow.
.
(Next)
Select the “
”key to display the next file.
.
(Previous)
Select the “
”key to display the
previous file.
Setting the Image Viewer:
The Image Viewer setting display will
appear when selecting the “Settings ”key
on the full screen display. The following
settings are available for the full screen
display.
. Slideshow Speed
Select the “Slideshow Speed ”key.
From the following display, select the
changing time from 5, 10, 30, 60
seconds or “No Auto Change ”.
. Slideshow Order
Select the “Slideshow Order” key. From
the following display, select “Random ”
or “Order List ”. For “Order List ”, the
image order is the order of the files as
stored on the USB memory.
Operating tips:
. Only files that meet the following
conditions will be displayed.
— Image type: JPEG
— File Extensions: *.jpg, *jpeg
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stop the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake.
SAA2492
Full Screen Display:
The full screen display will appear when
selecting the “Full Screen Display ”key.
To operate the Image Viewer or to change
the settings, select the desired key using
the INFINITI controller.
.
(Start)
Select the “
”key to start playing
the slideshow.
.
(Stop)
Select the “
”key to stop the
slideshow.
.
(Next)
Select the “
”key to display the next file.
.
(Previous)
Select the “
”key to display the
previous file.
Setting the Image Viewer:
The Image Viewer setting display will
appear when selecting the “Settings ”key
on the full screen display. The following
settings are available for the full screen
display.
. Slideshow Speed
Select the “Slideshow Speed ”key.
From the following display, select the
changing time from 5, 10, 30, 60
seconds or “No Auto Change ”.
. Slideshow Order
Select the “Slideshow Order” key. From
the following display, select “Random ”
or “Order List ”. For “Order List ”, the
image order is the order of the files as
stored on the USB memory.
Operating tips:
. Only files that meet the following
conditions will be displayed.
— Image type: JPEG
— File Extensions: *.jpg, *jpeg
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referring to the predicted course lines.
5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, move the selector lever to
the P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES
The distance guide line and the vehicle
width guide line should be used as a
reference only when the vehicle is on a
level, paved surface. The distance viewed
on the monitor is for reference only and
may be different from the actual distance
between the vehicle and displayed objects.
SAA1899
Backing up on a steep uphill
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width
guide lines are shown closer than the
actual distance. For example, the display
shows 3 ft (1 m) to the place
*A, but the actual 3 ft (1 m) distance on the hill is the
place
*B. Note that any object on the hill is
further than it appears on the monitor.
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referring to the predicted course lines.
5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, move the selector lever to
the P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES
The distance guide line and the vehicle
width guide line should be used as a
reference only when the vehicle is on a
level, paved surface. The distance viewed
on the monitor is for reference only and
may be different from the actual distance
between the vehicle and displayed objects.
SAA1899
Backing up on a steep uphill
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width
guide lines are shown closer than the
actual distance. For example, the display
shows 3 ft (1 m) to the place
*A, but the actual 3 ft (1 m) distance on the hill is the
place
*B. Note that any object on the hill is
further than it appears on the monitor.
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PREDICTIVE COURSE LINE SETTINGS
To turn ON or OFF the predictive course line
display, push the SETTING button, select
the“Camera ”key and push the ENTER
button.
. Predictive Course Lines
When this item is turned to ON, the
predicted course lines will be displayed
on the monitor when the selector lever is in
the “R ” (Reverse) position.
HOW TO ADJUST SCREEN
To adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness,
Tint, Color, Contrast and Black Level of the
RearView monitor, push the SETTING but-
ton with the RearView monitor on, select
the “Display ”key on the screen and select
the item key and adjust the level using the
INFINITI controller.
Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color,
Contrast and Black Level of the RearView
monitor while the vehicle is moving. Make
sure the parking brake is firmly applied
and the engine is not running.
OPERATING TIPS
. When the selector lever is shifted to the
“ R ” (Reverse) position, the monitor
screen automatically changes to the
RearView monitor mode.
. It may take some time until the Rear-
View monitor is displayed after the
selector lever has been shifted to “R ”
from another position or to another
position from “R ”. Objects may be
distorted momentarily until the Rear-
View monitor screen is displayed com-
pletely.
. When the temperature is extremely high
or low, the screen may not clearly
display objects. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
. When strong light directly enters the
camera, objects may not be displayed
clearly. This is not a malfunction.
. Vertical lines may be seen in objects on
thescreen.Thisisduetostrong
reflected light from the bumper. This
is not a malfunction.
. The screen may flicker under fluores-
cent light. This is not a malfunction.
. The colors of objects on the RearView
monitor may differ somewhat from
those of the actual object. .
Objects on the monitor may not be clear
in a dark place or at night. This is not a
malfunction.
. If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the
camera, the RearView monitor may not
clearly display objects. Clean the cam-
era.
. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner
to clean the camera. This will cause
discoloration. To clean the camera,
wipe with a cloth dampened with
diluted mild cleaning agent and then
wipe with a dry cloth.
. Do not damage the camera as the
monitor screen may be adversely af-
fected.
. Do not use wax on the camera window.
Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth
dampened with mild detergent diluted
with water.
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PREDICTIVE COURSE LINE SETTINGS
To turn ON or OFF the predictive course line
display, push the SETTING button, select
the “Camera ”key and push the ENTER
button.
. Predictive Course Lines
When this item is turned to ON, the
predicted course lines will be displayed
on the monitor when the selector lever is in
the “R ” (Reverse) position.
HOW TO ADJUST SCREEN
To adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness,
Tint, Color, Contrast and Black Level of the
RearView monitor, push the SETTING but-
ton with the RearView monitor on, select
the “Display ”key on the screen and select
the item key and adjust the level using the
INFINITI controller.
Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color,
Contrast and Black Level of the RearView
monitor while the vehicle is moving. Make
sure the parking brake is firmly applied
and the engine is not running.
OPERATING TIPS
. When the selector lever is shifted to the
“ R ” (Reverse) position, the monitor
screen automatically changes to the
RearView monitor mode.
. It may take some time until the Rear-
View monitor is displayed after the
selector lever has been shifted to “R ”
from another position or to another
position from “R ”. Objects may be
distorted momentarily until the Rear-
View monitor screen is displayed com-
pletely.
. When the temperature is extremely high
or low, the screen may not clearly
display objects. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
. When strong light directly enters the
camera, objects may not be displayed
clearly. This is not a malfunction.
. Vertical lines may be seen in objects on
thescreen.Thisisduetostrong
reflected light from the bumper. This
is not a malfunction.
. The screen may flicker under fluores-
cent light. This is not a malfunction.
. The colors of objects on the RearView
monitor may differ somewhat from
those of the actual object. .
Objects on the monitor may not be clear
in a dark place or at night. This is not a
malfunction.
. If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the
camera, the RearView monitor may not
clearly display objects. Clean the cam-
era.
. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner
to clean the camera. This will cause
discoloration. To clean the camera,
wipe with a cloth dampened with
diluted mild cleaning agent and then
wipe with a dry cloth.
. Do not damage the camera as the
monitor screen may be adversely af-
fected.
. Do not use wax on the camera window.
Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth
dampened with mild detergent diluted
with water.

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existing phone. If the user tries to
connect a phone that has already been
connected to the vehicle system, the
system announces the name that the
phone is already using. The connecting
procedure will then be cancelled.
The Add Phone command is not avail-
able when the vehicle is moving.
. Select Phone
Use the Select Phone command to
select a phone of lesser priority when
two or more phones connected with
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
are in the vehicle at the same time.
The system asks the user to name the
phone and confirm the selection.
Once the selection is confirmed, the
selected phone remains active until the
ignition switch is turned OFF or a new
phone is selected.
. Delete Phone
Use the Delete Phone command to
delete a specific phone or all phones
from Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System. The system announces the
names of the phones already paired
with the system and their priority level.
The system then gives the option to
delete a specific phone, all phones or listen to the list again. Once the user
chooses to delete a phone or all
phones, the system asks the user to
confirm.
NOTE:
When the user deletes a phone, the
associated phone book for that phone will
also be deleted.
. Replace Phone
Use the Replace Phone command to
change the priority level of the active
phone.
The priority level determines which
phone is active when more than one
paired Bluetooth
®phone is in the
vehicle.
The system states the priority level of
the active phone and asks for a new
priority level (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
If the new priority level is already being
used for another phone, the two
phones will swap priority levels.
For example, if the current priority
levels are:
Priority Level 1 = Phone A
Priority Level 2 = Phone B
Priority Level 3 = Phone C and you change the priority level of
Phone C to Level 1, then:
Priority Level 1 = Phone C
Priority Level 2 = Phone B
Priority Level 3 = Phone A
. Bluetooth
®On/Off
Use the Bluetooth®On/Off command
to turn on/off Bluetooth®Hands-Free
Phone System.
. Help
The system announces the available
commands.
VOICE ADAPTATION MODE
The Voice Adaptation mode allows up to
two users with different dialects to train
the system to improve recognition accu-
racy. By repeating a number of commands,
the users can create a voice model of their
own voice that is stored in the system. The
system is capable of storing a different
voice adaptation model for each connected
phone.
Training procedure
1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver ’s seat with the hybrid
system running, the parking brake on,
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existing phone. If the user tries to
connect a phone that has already been
connected to the vehicle system, the
system announces the name that the
phone is already using. The connecting
procedure will then be cancelled.
The Add Phone command is not avail-
able when the vehicle is moving.
. Select Phone
Use the Select Phone command to
select a phone of lesser priority when
two or more phones connected with
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
are in the vehicle at the same time.
The system asks the user to name the
phone and confirm the selection.
Once the selection is confirmed, the
selected phone remains active until the
ignition switch is turned OFF or a new
phone is selected.
. Delete Phone
Use the Delete Phone command to
delete a specific phone or all phones
from Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System. The system announces the
names of the phones already paired
with the system and their priority level.
The system then gives the option to
delete a specific phone, all phones or listen to the list again. Once the user
chooses to delete a phone or all
phones, the system asks the user to
confirm.
NOTE:
When the user deletes a phone, the
associated phone book for that phone will
also be deleted.
. Replace Phone
Use the Replace Phone command to
change the priority level of the active
phone.
The priority level determines which
phone is active when more than one
paired Bluetooth
®phone is in the
vehicle.
The system states the priority level of
the active phone and asks for a new
priority level (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
If the new priority level is already being
used for another phone, the two
phones will swap priority levels.
For example, if the current priority
levels are:
Priority Level 1 = Phone A
Priority Level 2 = Phone B
Priority Level 3 = Phone C and you change the priority level of
Phone C to Level 1, then:
Priority Level 1 = Phone C
Priority Level 2 = Phone B
Priority Level 3 = Phone A
. Bluetooth
®On/Off
Use the Bluetooth®On/Off command
to turn on/off Bluetooth®Hands-Free
Phone System.
. Help
The system announces the available
commands.
VOICE ADAPTATION MODE
The Voice Adaptation mode allows up to
two users with different dialects to train
the system to improve recognition accu-
racy. By repeating a number of commands,
the users can create a voice model of their
own voice that is stored in the system. The
system is capable of storing a different
voice adaptation model for each connected
phone.
Training procedure
1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver ’s seat with the hybrid
system running, the parking brake on,

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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................. 5-3Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst........................................... 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........ 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover......................... 5-7
Off-road recovery............................................. 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ................................... 5-8
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................. 5-8
Push-button ignition switch ................................. 5-9 Operating range for hybrid system
start function .................................................. 5-9
Push-button ignition switch operation ........... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ............ 5-11
Emergency engine shut off ............................ 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................... 5-11
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem................................................ 5-12
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem................................................ 5-12
Driving the vehicle ............................................. 5-13
Automatic transmission ................................. 5-13
Parking brake .................................................... 5-17
INFINITI drive mode selector............................... 5-17
Standard mode ............................................. 5-18
Sport mode ................................................... 5-18 Snow mode ................................................. 5-18
Eco mode .................................................... 5-18
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-20 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system......... 5-21
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ...... 5-24
Lane camera unit maintenance .................... 5-29
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system (if so equipped)...... 5-30
BSW system operation ................................. 5-31
BSI system operation................................... 5-34
BSW/BSI driving situations .......................... 5-37
BSW/BSI malfunction................................... 5-42
System maintenance.................................... 5-43
Cruise control.................................................... 5-43
Precautions on cruise control....................... 5-43
Cruise control operations ............................. 5-44
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-45
Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-47
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode...... 5-47
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-47
5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................. 5-3Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst........................................... 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........ 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover......................... 5-7
Off-road recovery............................................. 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ................................... 5-8
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................. 5-8
Push-button ignition switch ................................. 5-9 Operating range for hybrid system
start function .................................................. 5-9
Push-button ignition switch operation ........... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ............ 5-11
Emergency engine shut off ............................ 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................... 5-11
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem................................................ 5-12
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem................................................ 5-12
Driving the vehicle ............................................. 5-13
Automatic transmission ................................. 5-13
Parking brake .................................................... 5-17
INFINITI drive mode selector............................... 5-17
Standard mode ............................................. 5-18
Sport mode ................................................... 5-18 Snow mode ................................................. 5-18
Eco mode .................................................... 5-18
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-20 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system......... 5-21
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ...... 5-24
Lane camera unit maintenance .................... 5-29
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system (if so equipped)...... 5-30
BSW system operation ................................. 5-31
BSI system operation................................... 5-34
BSW/BSI driving situations .......................... 5-37
BSW/BSI malfunction................................... 5-42
System maintenance.................................... 5-43
Cruise control.................................................... 5-43
Precautions on cruise control....................... 5-43
Cruise control operations ............................. 5-44
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-45
Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-47
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode...... 5-47
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-47

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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................................. 5-49
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-64
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................. 5-67
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-68
Precautions on Distance Control
Assist system ................................................ 5-68
Distance Control Assist operation .................. 5-70
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-80 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-81
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-84 Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-85
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-88
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-88
Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-89
Power steering................................................... 5-90
Brake system..................................................... 5-90 Braking precautions ...................................... 5-90
Parking brake break-in .................................. 5-91 Brake assist ...................................................... 5-91
Brake assist................................................. 5-91
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-91
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................... 5-94
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-95 Active trace control (if so equipped)............. 5-96
Rise-up and build-up ................................... 5-96
Brake force distribution ............................... 5-96
Hill Start Assist system ..................................... 5-97
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-98
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................... 5-98
Antifreeze .................................................... 5-98
12-volt battery ............................................. 5-98
Draining of coolant water............................. 5-98
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-98
Special winter equipment ............................ 5-98
Driving on snow or ice ................................. 5-98
Engine block heater (if so equipped)............ 5-99
Active noise control......................................... 5-100
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................................. 5-49
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-64
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................. 5-67
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-68
Precautions on Distance Control
Assist system ................................................ 5-68
Distance Control Assist operation .................. 5-70
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-80 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-81
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-84 Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-85
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-88
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-88
Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-89
Power steering................................................... 5-90
Brake system..................................................... 5-90 Braking precautions ...................................... 5-90
Parking brake break-in .................................. 5-91 Brake assist ...................................................... 5-91
Brake assist................................................. 5-91
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-91
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................... 5-94
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-95 Active trace control (if so equipped)............. 5-96
Rise-up and build-up ................................... 5-96
Brake force distribution ............................... 5-96
Hill Start Assist system ..................................... 5-97
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-98
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................... 5-98
Antifreeze .................................................... 5-98
12-volt battery ............................................. 5-98
Draining of coolant water............................. 5-98
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-98
Special winter equipment ............................ 5-98
Driving on snow or ice ................................. 5-98
Engine block heater (if so equipped)............ 5-99
Active noise control......................................... 5-100

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For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner may result in loss of control
or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid exces-
sive speed, high speed cornering, or
sudden steering maneuvers, because
these driving practices could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle.As with any
vehicle, a loss of control could result in a
collision with other vehicles or objects, or
cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if
the loss of control causes the vehicle to
slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or
drugs (including prescription or over-the-
counter drugs which may cause drowsi-
ness). Always wear your seat belt as
outlined in the
“Seat belts ”in the “1.
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system ”section of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers
to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or left side
wheels may unintentionally leave the road
surface. If this occurs, maintain control of
the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that this procedure is
only a general guide. The vehicle must be
driven as appropriate based on the condi-
tions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes. 3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the
vehicle speed is reduced. Do not
attempt to drive the vehicle back onto
the road surface until vehicle speed is
reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires
return to the road surface. When all
tires are on the road surface, steer the
vehicle to stay in the appropriate
driving lane..If you decide that it is not safe toreturn the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic
conditions, gradually slow the vehi-
cle to a stop in a safe place off the
road.
Starting and driving5-7
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner may result in loss of control
or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid exces-
sive speed, high speed cornering, or
sudden steering maneuvers, because
these driving practices could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle. As with any
vehicle, a loss of control could result in a
collision with other vehicles or objects, or
cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if
the loss of control causes the vehicle to
slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or
drugs (including prescription or over-the-
counter drugs which may cause drowsi-
ness). Always wear your seat belt as
outlined in the
“Seat belts ”in the “1.
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system ”section of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers
to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or left side
wheels may unintentionally leave the road
surface. If this occurs, maintain control of
the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that this procedure is
only a general guide. The vehicle must be
driven as appropriate based on the condi-
tions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes. 3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the
vehicle speed is reduced. Do not
attempt to drive the vehicle back onto
the road surface until vehicle speed is
reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires
return to the road surface. When all
tires are on the road surface, steer the
vehicle to stay in the appropriate
driving lane..If you decide that it is not safe toreturn the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic
conditions, gradually slow the vehi-
cle to a stop in a safe place off the
road.
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RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a“blow-out ”can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by
driving on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle,
especially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and
damage. See “Wheels and tires ”in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”section of
this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or
“ blows-out ”while driving maintain control
of the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that this procedure is
only a general guide. The vehicle must be
driven as appropriate based on the condi-
tions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a
collision and result in personal injury.
.
The vehicle generally moves or pulls in
the direction of the flat tire.
. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
. Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu- ally stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emer-
gency service to change the tire or see
“Changing a flat tire ”in the “6. In case
of emergency” section of this Owner ’s
Manual.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces
coordination, delays reaction time and im-
pairs judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of being
involved in an accident injuring yourself and
others. Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the severity
of the injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don ’t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs).
5-8Starting and driving
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out ”can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by
driving on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle,
especially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and
damage. See “Wheels and tires ”in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”section of
this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or
“ blows-out ”while driving maintain control
of the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that this procedure is
only a general guide. The vehicle must be
driven as appropriate based on the condi-
tions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a
collision and result in personal injury.
.
The vehicle generally moves or pulls in
the direction of the flat tire.
. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
. Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu- ally stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emer-
gency service to change the tire or see
“Changing a flat tire ”in the “6. In case
of emergency” section of this Owner ’s
Manual.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces
coordination, delays reaction time and im-
pairs judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of being
involved in an accident injuring yourself and
others. Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the severity
of the injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don ’t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs).