2012 INFINITI M ECO mode

Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the dot matrix liquid crystal
display switches to the brightness adjust-
ment mode.
Push the upper switch
*Ato brighten the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves
to the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness, “MAX ”appears on the display
*2.
Push the lower switch
*Bto dim the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves
to the −side. When reaching the minimum
brightness, “MIN ”appears on the display
*3. However, “MIN ”does not appear
during the nighttime.
The dot matrix liquid crystal display
returns to the normal display under the
following conditions:
. when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
. when the side or front of the
switch
or
switch on the right side of the
combination meter panel is pushed.
SIC3271
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
*1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
*2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.
SIC3272
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
switch to the
position. To turn them
off, turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog
lights to operate.
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, turning the fog light switch to the
position will turn on the headlights,
fog lights and the other lights while the
ignition switch is in the ON position or the
engine is running.
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2-62Instruments and controls
required by federal safety standards.
(These standards became effective for
opener models manufactured after April
1, 1982.) A garage door opener which
cannot detect an object in the path of a
closing garage door and then automati-
cally stop and reverse, does not meet
current federal safety standards. Using a
garage door opener without these fea-
tures increases the risk of serious injury
or death.
. During programming procedure, your
garage door or security gate may open
or close. Make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.
. Your vehicle ’s engine should be turned
off while programming HomeLink
®Uni-
versal Transceiver.
PROGRAMMING HomeLink®
To program your HomeLink®Transceiver to
operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need
to be at the same location as the device.
Note: Garage door openers (manufactured
after 1996) have “rolling code protection ”.
To program a garage door opener equipped with
“rolling code protection” ; you will
need to use a ladder to get up to the
garage door opener motor to be able to
access the “smart or learn ”program
button.
SIC3612
1. To begin, push and hold the 2 outer
HomeLink®buttons (to clear the mem-
ory) until the indicator light
*Ablinks
(after 20 seconds). Release both but-
tons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches away from the
HomeLink
®surface.

SIC3613
3. Using both hands, simultaneously pushand hold both the HomeLink®button
you want to program and the hand-held
transmitter button.
DO NOT release the buttons until step 4
has been completed.
4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on HomeLink
®flashes,
changing from a “slow blink ”to a
“ rapid blink ”. This could take up to 90
seconds. When the indicator light
blinks rapidly, both buttons may be
released. The rapidly flashing light
indicates successful programming. To
activate the garage door or other programmed device, push and hold
the programmed HomeLink
®button -
releasing when the device begins to
activate.
5. If the indicator light on HomeLink
®
blinks rapidly for two seconds and then
turns solid, HomeLink®has picked up a
“ rolling code” garage door opener
signal. You will need to proceed with
the next steps to train HomeLink
®,
completing the programming may re-
quire a ladder and another person for
convenience.
6. Push and release the program button located on the garage door opener ’s
motor to activate the “training mode ”.
This button is usually located near the
antenna wire that hangs down from the
motor. If the wire originates from under
a light lens, you will need to remove the
lens to access the training button.
NOTE:
Once you have pushed and released the
training button on the garage door
opener ’s motor and the “training light ”
is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to
perform step 7. For convenience, use
the help of a second person to assist
when performing this step. 7. Quickly (within 30 seconds of pushing
and releasing the garage door opener
training button) and firmly push and
release the HomeLink
®button you’ ve
just programmed. Push and release the
HomeLink
®button up to three times to
complete the training.
8. Your HomeLink
®button should now be
programmed. To program the remaining
HomeLink
®buttons for additional door
or gate openers, follow steps 2 through
8 only.
NOTE:
Do not repeat step 1 unless you want to
“ clear ”all previously programmed
HomeLink
®buttons.
If you have any questions or are having
difficulty programming your HomeLink
®
buttons, please refer to the HomeLink®
web site at: www.homelink.com or call 1-
800-355-3515.
PROGRAMMING HomeLink®FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required
hand-held transmitters to stop transmitting
after 2 seconds. To program your hand-
held transmitter to HomeLink
®, continue to
Instruments and controls2-63

.You can switch the lock system to the
mode that allows you to open all the
doors when the key is turned once.
(See “How to use SETTING button ”in
the “4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” sec-
tion.)
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY
The driver ’s door key operation also allows
you to open and close the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “Power windows” in the“2.
Instruments and controls ”section).
To open the window, turn the driver’ s door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second . The door is unlocked
and the window keeps opening while
turning the key.
This function can also be performed by
pushing and holding the door UNLOCK
button of the Intelligent Key. (See “Remote
keyless entry system” later in this section.)
To close the window, turn the driver ’s door
key cylinder to the front of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second . The door is locked
and the window keeps closing while turn-
ing the key.
SPA2726
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door individually, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
*1
then close the door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
*2.
When locking the door without an Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
SPA2727
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors. The switches
are located on the driver ’s and front
passenger ’s door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door
lock switch to the lock position
*1with the
driver ’s or front passenger ’s door open,
then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-5

WARNING
.Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufacturer
for the possible influences before use.
. The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
during a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the doors and the trunk lid using the
remote controller function or pushing the
request switch on the vehicle without
taking the key out from a pocket or purse.
The operating environment and/or condi-
tions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using
the Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicat-
ing with the vehicle as it receives radio
waves. The Intelligent Key system trans-
mits weak radio waves. Environmental
conditions may interfere with the operation
of the Intelligent Key system under the
following operating conditions.
.When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted,
such as a TV tower, power station and
broadcasting station.
. When in possession of wireless equip-
ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, and CB radio.
. When the Intelligent Key is in contact
with or covered by metallic materials.
. When any type of radio wave remote
control is used nearby.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed near
an electric appliance such as a perso- nal computer.
. When the vehicle is parked near a
parking meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key
function or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
the battery ’s life is approximately 2 years.
If the battery is discharged, replace it with
a new one.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously
receiving radio waves, if the key is left near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and
personal computer, the battery life may
become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see “Intelligent Key battery repla-
cement” in the“8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself ”section.
For models with a steering wheel lock
mechanism: Because the steering wheel is
locked electrically, unlocking the steering
wheel with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position is impossible when the vehicle
battery is completely discharged. Pay
special attention that the vehicle battery
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-7
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments
second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and
horn mode when you first receive the
vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when
the LOCK
button*1is pushed, the
hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn
chirps once. When the UNLOCK
button
*2is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can
be switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button is pushed, neither the hazard
indicator nor the horn operates.

Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twiceHAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - onceHAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
4
times
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK
DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - noneHAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - noneHAZARD - none
HORN - none
Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn
(chime) operation, push the LOCK
*1
and UNLOCK*2buttons on the In-
telligent Key simultaneously for more than
2 seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is set,
the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn
mode is set, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-tion systems
Safety note .......................................................... 4-3
Center multi-function control panel ...................... 4-4
How to use INFINITI controller.......................... 4-6
How to use touch screen (models with
navigation system) .......................................... 4-6
Menu options (models with
navigation system) .......................................... 4-8
How to select menus on the screen................. 4-9
Vehicle information and settings........................ 4-10 How to use STATUS button ............................ 4-10
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button .............................................. 4-10
How to use DISP button ................................ 4-10
How to use
ECON button
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-10
How to use INFO button ................................ 4-10
How to use SETTING button ........................... 4-16
Rearview monitor............................................... 4-26 How to read displayed lines .......................... 4-27
How to park with predicted course lines........ 4-27
Difference between predicted and
actual distances ............................................ 4-29
Predictive course line settings ....................... 4-32
How to adjust screen .................................... 4-32
Operating tips ............................................... 4-32 Ventilators ........................................................ 4-33
Automatic climate control.................................. 4-33
Automatic climate control (Type A) ............... 4-36
Automatic climate control (Type B) ............... 4-40
Forest Air
®................................................... 4-42
Operating tips.............................................. 4-46
Linking intelligent key.................................. 4-47
In-cabin microfilter....................................... 4-47
Servicing climate control.............................. 4-47
Audio system .................................................... 4-48
Audio operation precautions ........................ 4-48
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player................................................... 4-61
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player operation
(models with navigation system).................. 4-65
USB input operation .................................... 4-68
Bluetooth
®streaming audio
(models with navigation system).................. 4-73
iPod
®player operation ................................ 4-78
Music Box (models with
navigation system)....................................... 4-79
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning...... 4-86
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ..................................................... 4-87
Antenna ....................................................... 4-88