2012 INFINITI M battery replacement

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

10-4
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
HookCoat hooks .................................................. 2-52
Horn ................................................................. 2-41
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-9
Automatic transmission models ................... 5-14
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-47
Indicator Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
Lights .......................................................... 2-16
Indicator lights ................................................. 2-16
INFINITI Drive mode selector.............................. 5-19
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-30 Engine start ................................................. 2-30
INFINITI voice recognition system .................... 4-114
INFO button ...................................................... 4-10
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-22
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-39
Instrument panel ......................................... 0-8, 2-5
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ....................... 5-90
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light ... 2-17
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system ................. 5-86
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............... 5-47 Preview function .......................................... 5-69
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system MAIN
switch indicator ................................................ 2-24 Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................................................... 2-13
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7
Battery replacement ..................................... 8-29
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation .............................................. 3-10
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-60
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-32
Interior lights .................................................... 2-59
Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-20
iPod
®player operation ..................................... 4-78
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-22
J
Jump starting ...................................................... 6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................... 3-14
Keys ................................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-52
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Emission control information label ............... 9-13 Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-36, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 9-11
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-18
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ........... 5-26
Lane departure warning (LDW) system .............. 5-23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system ................... 5-22
Lane departure warning light ............................ 2-13
LATCH system ................................................... 1-22
License plate Installing front license plate ......................... 9-14
Light
Air bag warning light ................................... 1-52
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-31
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Headlights bulb replacement ....................... 8-31
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-16
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-60
Interior lights ............................................... 2-59
Map lights ................................................... 2-59
Personal lights ............................................. 2-59
Replacement ................................................ 8-31
Trunk light ................................................... 2-61
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-61
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-11
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34

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
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