2012 INFINITI M trunk

and Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Contact your INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible for tire replacement
and/or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS
may not operate correctly. .
Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if any of the following are displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
. Intelligent Key system warning
See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display ”later
in this section.
Preview Function warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Brake Assist (with Preview Function)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, then resume driving. If the indicator stays on, it may indicate
that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver ’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver ’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger ’s
seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the
system does not activate the warning light
for the front passenger.
See “1. Seat belts ”in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section for precautions on
seat belt usage.
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Starting and driving”section.)
8. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
9. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (0) position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See “Window washer fluid ”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”
section.)
11. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
12. Intelligent Key system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunc-
tion in the steering lock system (if so
equipped) or Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the engine is
stopped, the steering lock (if so equipped)
cannot be released or the engine cannot be
started. If this warning appears while the
engine is running, the vehicle can be
driven. However, contact an INFINITI retai-
ler for repair as soon as possible.
13. Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap ”in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments ”section.)
14. Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light ”earlier in this section and
“Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ”in the “5. Starting and
driving ”section.)
15. “TIMER ”indicator
This indicator appears when the set
“TIMER ”indicator activates. You can set
the time for up to 6 hours. (See “Trip
computer ”later in this section.)
16. Low outside temperature warn-
ing
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37 8F(3 8C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “Trip
computer ”later in this section.)
17. Cruise indicator
Cruise main switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
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SIC2132
Your vehicle has two types of security
systems, as follows:
.Vehicle security system
. INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if someone opens
the doors, hood, or trunk lid when the
system is armed. It is not, however, a
motion detection type system that acti-
vates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your Intelligent Key(s) in the
vehicle, and always lock it when unat-
tended. Be aware of your surroundings,
and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever
possible.
Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and speci-
alty shops. Your INFINITI retailer may also
offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be
eligible for discounts for various theft
protection features.
SIC2045
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.
The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with
the Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, power door lock switch or
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mechanical key.
5. Confirm that the security indicator light comes on. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The
vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. After about 30 seconds the
vehicle security system automatically
shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every
approximately 3 seconds. If, during this
30-second pre-arm time period, the
door is unlocked, or the ignition switch
is pushed to ACC or ON, the system will
not arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and trunk lid locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn
sounds intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is
tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
. Unlocking the door or opening the trunk
lid without using the button on the
Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch or the mechanical key. (Even if
the door is opened by releasing the
door inside lock knob, the alarm will
activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the unlock button on the Intelli-
gent Key, the door handle request switch
or using the mechanical key. The alarm will
not stop if the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered Intelligent Key.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of this
device.

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SIC3248
COAT HOOKS
The coat hooks are equipped beside the
rear personal lights.
CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than 2 lb
(1 kg) on the hook.
SIC4350
TRUNK HOOKS
WARNING
.Always make sure that the cargo is
properly secured. Use the suitable ropes
and hooks.
. Unsecured cargo can become dangerous
in an accident or sudden stop.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 22 lb
(10 kg) to a single hook.

SIC3869
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on
when the cover on the vanity mirror is
opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn
off.
The lights will also turn off after 30
minutes when the lights remain illumi-
nated to prevent the battery from becom-
ing discharged.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light will turn off.
The light will also turn off after 30 minutes
when the light remains illuminated after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the
OFF or LOCK position to prevent the
battery from becoming discharged.
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver provides
a convenient way to consolidate the func-
tions of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver:
. Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates,
home and office lighting, entry door
locks and security systems.
. Is powered by your vehicle ’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the
vehicle ’s battery is discharged or is
disconnected, HomeLink
®will retain all
programming.
Once HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver is
programmed, retain the original transmit-
ter for future programming procedures
(Example: new vehicle purchases). Upon
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes.
For additional information, see “Program-
ming HomeLink
®” later in this section.
WARNING
. Do not use HomeLink®Universal Trans-
ceiver with any garage door opener that
lacks safety stop and reverse features as
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .................................................................... 3-2Intelligent Key ................................................. 3-2
Valet hand-off.................................................. 3-3
Doors .................................................................. 3-4 Locking with mechanical key ........................... 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key................................................ 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ......................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ............... 3-5
Automatic door locks....................................... 3-6
Child safety rear door lock .............................. 3-6
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range........................ 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ....................... 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ............................... 3-10
Battery saver system ..................................... 3-11
Warning signals............................................. 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-14 How to use remote keyless entry system....... 3-14
Hood ................................................................. 3-18 Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-19
Trunk open request switch ........................... 3-19
Opening with key......................................... 3-19
Trunk open button ....................................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ............... 3-20
Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-20
Fuel-filler door................................................... 3-21 Opening the fuel-filler door.......................... 3-21
Fuel-filler cap............................................... 3-21
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-23 Electric operation ......................................... 3-24
Sun visors......................................................... 3-24
Mirrors .............................................................. 3-25 Inside mirror................................................ 3-25
Outside mirrors............................................ 3-26
Vanity mirror................................................ 3-27
Automatic drive positioner ................................ 3-28 Entry/exit function ....................................... 3-28
Seat synchronization function ..................... 3-29
Memory storage........................................... 3-29
Setting memory function.............................. 3-30
System operation......................................... 3-31

ceed 1408F (60 8C).
— Do not change or modify the
Intelligent Key.
— Do not use a magnet key holder.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key
near an electric appliance such
as a television set or personal
computer.
— Do not allow the Intelligent Key
to come into contact with water
or salt water, and do not wash it
in a washing machine. This
could affect the system function.
. If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code
of that Intelligent Key. This will prevent
the Intelligent Key from unauthorized
use to unlock the vehicle. For informa-
tion regarding the erasing procedure,
please contact an INFINITI retailer.
SPA2033
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the
lock knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert
it into the Intelligent Key until the lock
knob returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors, glove box and trunk pass-
through lid, if they are equipped with a
key cylinder.
See “Doors ”later in this section and
“ Trunk lid” later in this section, “Storage ”
in the “2. Instruments and controls ”
section and “Seats ”in the “1. Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system”
section.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed in
the key.
VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself and
keep the mechanical key with you to
protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box and the trunk
from being opened during valet hand-off,
follow the procedures below.
1. Push the trunk release power cancel
switch to the CANCEL side.
2. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
3. Lock the glove box and the trunk pass- through with the mechanical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your
pocket or bag for insertion into the
Intelligent Key when you retrieve your
vehicle.
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