2012 INFINITI M belt

6. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into thegrommet hole to add 90 8turn onto the
part
*E.
STI0723
Mark the center of the hole*Fon both
sides with a felt-tip pen. Remove the
bracket from the bumper, and then
open 0.79 in (20 mm) diameter holes
on the bumper using the marks
*Fas a
center.
7. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate
bracket on the fascia.
8. Install the license plate bracket with screws.
9. Install the license plate with bolts that are no longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).
WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
.Do not allow people to ride in any
area of vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
.Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself
with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
.Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight includ-
ing: standard and optional equip-
ment, fluids, emergency tools,
and spare tire assembly. This
Technical and consumer information9-15
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

This vehicle is equipped with an Event
Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how
a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
. How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only
if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash loca-
tion) are recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired during
a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and INFINITI
retailer, other parties, such as law en-
forcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR
data will only be accessed with the
consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or
as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Genuine INFINITI Service Manual for this
model and prior models can be purchased.
A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the
best source of service and repair informa-
tion for your vehicle. This manual is the
same one used by the factory trained
technicians working at an INFINITI retailer.
Genuine INFINITI Owner
’s Manuals can also
be purchased.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Service Manuals, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Owner ’s Manuals ,con-
tact:
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI
Service Manual or Owner ’s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact an INFINITI
retailer. For the phone number and location
of an INFINITI retailer in your area call the
INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-361-
4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representa-
tive will assist you.
Technical and consumer information9-23
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER
’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL
ORDER INFORMATION

10 Index
Number
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system ............... 5-100
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light ....... 2-13
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-96
Active noise control ........................................ 5-103
Adjustable headrests .......................................... 1-8
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-49
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-49
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-52
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-52, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-22
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................ 9-7
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-33
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-47
Air filter In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-47
Alarm
How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ........................................... 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
Antenna ............................................................ 4-88 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-96
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-10
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) .... 2-47
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-48
Audio system .................................................... 4-48 Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-87
Autolight system ............................................... 2-35
Automatic Automatic climate control .................. 4-36, 4-40
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-16
Climate control ............................................ 4-33
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Automatic door locks .......................................... 3-6
Automatic drive positioner ................................ 3-28
Automatic moonroof.......................................... 2-55
Automatic seat positioner ................................. 3-28
Average fuel consumption and speed................ 2-27
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
B
Battery .............................................................. 8-19
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ............... 3-2
Battery saver system ................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-29
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-20 Before starting the engine ................................ 5-13
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-21
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-17
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-89
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-100
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ............................. 4-73
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-96
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-17
Brake force distribution ............................... 5-99
Brake system ............................................... 5-93
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Brake warning light........................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-90
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ................................ 4-10
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-31
C
Cabin air filter................................................... 4-47
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-89
Card holder ....................................................... 2-51
Catalytic converter
Three way catalyst ......................................... 5-3

10-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-86
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-4
Check tire pressure warning .............................. 2-23
Child restraints ................................................. 1-21LATCH system .............................................. 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-21
Child safety ...................................................... 1-19
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-47
Circuit breaker
Fusible link .................................................. 8-27
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-33
Clock ................................................................ 2-46
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-52
Cockpit ........................................................ 0-6, 2-3
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-101
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-64
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-44
Console box ...................................................... 2-50
Controller
Center multi-function control panel ................ 4-6
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-4
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-6 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ............................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-12
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-45
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-65
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-47
Cruise indicator ................................................ 2-23
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-48
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-27
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-37
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-34
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10
Display cleaning ................................................. 4-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ..................................................... 4-4
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-69
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ................................................ 2-24
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-12
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-27
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-20
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-21
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-28 Driving
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-101
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-65
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-17
ECO mode ......................................................... 5-20
ECO pedal system ............................................. 5-20
Economy Fuel ............................................................. 5-90
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-27
Emission control information label .................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-20
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-90
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-13
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-12
Engine block heater ................................... 5-102
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................. 8-11
Engine oil .................................................... 8-13

LightsExterior and interior light replacement ......... 8-32
Linking intelligent key ....................................... 4-47
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 9-15
Lock Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks ..................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ............................... 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ............................ 2-23, 3-23
Low outside temperature warning ..................... 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ... 5-4, 6-2, 8-34
M
Maintenance Battery ......................................................... 8-19
General maintenance ..................................... 8-3
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ........ 2-25
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance information (display) ............... 4-14
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-18
Under the hood and vehicle ........................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-18
Map lights ........................................................ 2-59 Master warning light ......................................... 2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory function ............................................... 3-30
Memory storage
Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-29
Meter Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
Meters and gauges ...................................... 0-9, 2-6 Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-39
Mirror
Inside mirror ................................................ 3-25
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-26
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-27
Monitor Rearview monitor ......................................... 4-26
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-55
Music box ........................................................ 4-79N
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-90
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-13
Engine oil .................................................... 8-13 Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-25
Operation Indicators for operation ............................... 2-22
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-26
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-11
Owner ’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-23
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Parking on hills ........................................... 5-92
Parking brake break-in ...................................... 5-93
Personal lights .................................................. 2-59
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-89
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-100
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-89
Power Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-46
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-16
Power steering system ................................. 5-93
Power windows ............................................ 2-53
Precautions Audio operation ........................................... 4-48
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-93
10-5

10-6
Child restraints ............................................ 1-21
Cruise control .............................................. 5-45
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-23
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-12
Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-39
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ........ 1-14
Predictive course line settings .......................... 4-32
Preview function ............................................... 5-94
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-69
Preview Function warning light.......................... 2-15
Push starting .................................................... 6-10
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-89
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-61
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-33
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) .......................................................... 9-22
Rear door lock Child safety rear door lock ............................. 3-6
Rear pocket ...................................................... 2-51
Rear sunshade .................................................. 2-57 Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Rearview monitor .............................................. 4-26
Recorders
Event data ................................................... 9-23
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-21
Rise-up and build-up ........................................ 5-99
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-6
Roof Moonroof ..................................................... 2-56
S
Safety
Child seat belts ........................................... 1-19
Reporting safety defects .............................. 9-21
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-62
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-19
Infants ......................................................... 1-20
Injured persons ........................................... 1-14
Larger children ............................................. 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-12
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ... 1-14
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-14
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6 Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-18
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-18
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Seat belts .................................................... 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-51
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-18
Small children ............................................. 1-20
Three-point type .......................................... 1-15
Seat(s)
Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-43
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-28
Heated seats ............................................... 2-41
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system Vehicle security system ................................ 2-29
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System)
Engine start ................................................. 2-30
Selector lever
Shift lock release ......................................... 5-18
Servicing air conditioner (See automatic
climate control) ................................................. 4-33
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-47
SETTING button ................................................. 4-16
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-18
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment ....................... 1-18
SNOW mode ..................................................... 5-20
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-21

10-8
Trip odometer ................................................... 2-27
TrunkInterior trunk lid release .............................. 3-20
Light ............................................................ 2-61
Pass-through ............................................... 1-11
Trunk hooks ................................................. 2-52
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-19
Trunk open request switch ........................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ............... 3-20
Turn signal switch ............................................. 2-39
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-19
USB memory operation ..................................... 4-68
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-27
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-61
Variable voltage control system ........................ 8-20
Vehicle Dimensions .................................................. 9-10
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-15
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .......... 5-98
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ............................................... 2-16
Vehicle information and settings (display) .... 4-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................... 9-11 Vehicle loading information .............................. 9-15
Vehicle security system ..................................... 2-29
Ventilators ........................................................ 4-33
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ................................................ 4-106
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ............................. 4-121, 4-130
Voice recognition Alternate command mode .......................... 4-127
Voice recognition system ................................ 4-114
Voice recognition, Standard mode ................... 4-114
W
Warning Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 2-40
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-23
Lights .......................................................... 2-11
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .......................................... 5-4, 6-2, 8-34
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-10
Warning labels Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-52
Warning light Air bag warning light ......................... 1-52, 2-16
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ............................................... 2-11
Brake warning light...................................... 2-11
Lane departure warning light ....................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-14 Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Warranty Emission control system warranty ................ 9-20
Washer switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-31
Washing ............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ............................................................... 7-2
Welcome light ................................................... 2-58
Wheel/tire size ................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-34
Care of wheels ............................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-18
Window(s) Cleaning ........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ............................................ 2-53
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................ 2-31
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-31
Wiper blades ............................................... 8-24
X
Xenon headlights .............................................. 2-34