2012 INFINITI M-HEV climate control

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Hybrid System OverviewHybrid
System
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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
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Hybrid System OverviewHybrid
System
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Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
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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.
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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.
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0-8Illustrated table of contents
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.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-8Illustrated table of contents
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.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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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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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.
Instruments and controls2-5
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.
Instruments and controls2-5
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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SIC4319
Odometer/twin trip odometer
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer*1and twin trip odometer
*2are displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.
Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3on the
right of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows: TRIP A
?TRIP B ?TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. (See
“ Dot matrix liquid crystal display ”later in
this section and “How to use STATUS
button ”in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems ”
section.)
JVI0196X
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
*1.
The scale length and the red zone vary with
the engine model.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
Instruments and controls2-7
SIC4319
Odometer/twin trip odometer
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer*1and twin trip odometer
*2are displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.
Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3on the
right of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows: TRIP A
?TRIP B ?TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. (See
“ Dot matrix liquid crystal display ”later in
this section and “How to use STATUS
button ”in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems ”
section.)
JVI0196X
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
*1.
The scale length and the red zone vary with
the engine model.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
Instruments and controls2-7

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2-26Instruments and controls
yourself”section. Many factors including
tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driving
distance does not mean your tires will last
that long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform regular
tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire
checks, including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to a collision,
which could result in serious personal injury
or death.
4. “OTHER ”indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
the items. (See “Trip computer ”later in
this section.)
More maintenance reminders are also
available on the center display. (See
“ How to use INFO button ”in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems ”section.)
JVI0203X
2-26Instruments and controls
yourself ”section. Many factors including
tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driving
distance does not mean your tires will last
that long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform regular
tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire
checks, including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to a collision,
which could result in serious personal injury
or death.
4. “OTHER ”indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
the items. (See “Trip computer ”later in
this section.)
More maintenance reminders are also
available on the center display. (See
“ How to use INFO button ”in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems ”section.)
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The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is light.
For US models: The headlights will also be
turned on automatically at twilight or in
rainy weather (when the windshield wiper
is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you push the ignition
switch to OFF and open any door then close
all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see“Comfort settings ”in the “4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-
tion systems ”section.
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Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*Alocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
SIC3269
Headlight beam select
*1To select the low beam, put the lever
in the neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the
lever forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the
low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.
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The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is light.
For US models: The headlights will also be
turned on automatically at twilight or in
rainy weather (when the windshield wiper
is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you push the ignition
switch to OFF and open any door then close
all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see “Comfort settings ”in the “4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-
tion systems ”section.
SAA0642A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*Alocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
SIC3269
Headlight beam select
*1To select the low beam, put the lever
in the neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the
lever forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the
low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.