2012 INFINITI M clock

0-8Illustrated table of contents
SSI0690
1. Side ventilator (P.4-33)
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-40)
5. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-34) 6. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys-
tem* (if so equipped)
7. Clock (P.2-46)
8. Center multi-function control panel —Navigation system* (if so
equipped) —
Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10)
— Audio system (P.4-48)
9. Automatic climate control system (P.4-33)/Forest Air
®system (P.4-33)
10. Center ventilator (P.4-33)
11. Audio system (P.4-48)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39)
13. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
14. Fuse box cover (P.8-26)
15. Parking brake —Parking (P.5-18)
16. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
17. Climate controlled seat switch (P.2-43) /Seat heater switch (P.2-41)
18. Drive mode select switch (P.5-19)
19. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-47)
20. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-50)
21. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner ’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-6
Tachometer...................................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-10 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-10
Warning lights ............................................... 2-11
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-16
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-20 Indicators for operation ................................. 2-22
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-25
Trip computer ................................................ 2-26
Security systems ............................................... 2-29 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-29
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-31 Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-33
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch................................................. 2-34 Headlight and turn signal switch....................... 2-34
Xenon headlights......................................... 2-34
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-39
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-40
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ............. 2-40
Horn ................................................................. 2-41
Heated seats..................................................... 2-41
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-43
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-44
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if
so equipped)..................................................... 2-44
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-45
Clock................................................................. 2-46 Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-46
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-46
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-47 Front............................................................ 2-47
Rear............................................................. 2-48
Storage ............................................................. 2-48 Cup holders ................................................. 2-48
Sunglasses holder ....................................... 2-49
Glove box .................................................... 2-50>

SSI0690
1. Side ventilator (P.4-33)
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-40)
5. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-34) 6. Center display (P.4-4)/Navigation sys-
tem* (if so equipped)
7. Clock (P.2-46)
8. Center multi-function control panel —Navigation system* (if so
equipped) —
Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-10)
— Audio system (P.4-48)
9. Automatic climate control system (P.4-33)/Forest Air
®system (P.4-33)
10. Center ventilator (P.4-33)
11. Audio system (P.4-48)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39)
13. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
14. Fuse box cover (P.8-26)
15. Parking brake —Parking (P.5-18)
16. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
17. Climate controlled seat switch (P.2-43) /Seat heater switch (P.2-41)
18. Drive mode select switch (P.5-19)
19. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-47)
20. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-50)
21. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner ’s Manual.
Instruments and controls2-5
INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-46Instruments and controls
SIC4338
If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
ADJUSTING THE TIME
1. To set the clock forward, push thebutton
*1.
2. To set the clock backward, push the button
*2.
3. To move forward or backward faster, push and hold the button more than 5
seconds.
For details about display clock adjustment
(if so equipped), see “How to use SETTING
button ”in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
”
section.
SIC4339
The power outlet is located in the center
console.
CAUTION
. The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
CLOCK POWER OUTLET

3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
—Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
—Do not use electronic devices whenfilling.
—Keep the pump nozzle in contactwith the container while you are
filling it.
—Use only approved portable fuelcontainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler
tube, then tighten until the fuel-filler cap
clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler
cap properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates
because the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If the
light does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will appear
if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning appears may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to
illuminate.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” in the
“ 2. Instruments and controls ”section.
JVP0046X
To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise
to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*Awhile refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.

4-20Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
following items.
.Display
. Clock
SAA2486
Display settings (models with na-
vigation system)
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting
the “Others ”key, and then selecting the
“ Display ”key.
Display Adjustment:
To adjust the display settings, select the
“ Display Adjustment ”key. The following
settings are available.
. Display
To turn off the screen, push the ENTER
button and turn the “Display ”indicator off. The other method is to push and hold the
“
OFF
”button for more than 2 seconds.
When any mode button is pushed with the
screen off, the screen turns on for further
operation. The screen will turn off auto-
matically 5 seconds after the operation is
finished.
To turn on the screen, set this item to the
ON position, or push and hold the “
OFF”button.
. Brightness/Contrast/Background Color
To adjust the brightness and contrast of
the screen, select the “Brightness ”or
“ Contrast” key.
Then, you can adjust the brightness and
the contrast using the INFINITI controller.
For information on the “Background Color ”
key, refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner ’s Manual.
Color Theme:
Choose the theme color of the menu screen
from “Black ”, “Brown ”or “Silver” .

SAA2487
Clock settings (models with navi-
gation system)
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting
the“Others ”key, and then selecting the
“ Clock ”key.
The clock settings display cannot be
operated while driving. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place and apply the parking brake
before setting the clock.
On-screen Clock:
When this item is turned to ON, a clock is
always displayed in the upper right corner
of the screen. This clock will indicate the time almost
exactly because it is always adjusted by
the GPS system.
Clock Format (24h):
When this item is turned to ON, the 24-
hour clock is displayed. When this item is
not turned to ON, the 12-hour clock is
displayed.
Offset (hour)/(min):
Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing
per hour or per minute.
Daylight Saving Time:
Turn this item to ON for daylight saving
time application.
Time Zone:
Choose the time zone from the following
.
Pacific
. Mountain
. Central
. Eastern
. Atlantic
. Newfoundland
. Hawaii
. Alaska
SAA3007
Models with navigation system
SAA3014
Models without navigation system
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-23

6-6In case of emergency
SCE0504
2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turnsby turning counterclockwise with the
wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the
wheel nuts until the tire is off the
ground.
3. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground. To lift the vehicle,
securely hold the jack lever and rod
with both hands as shown above.
Remove the wheel nuts, and then
remove the tire.
SCE0661
Installing the spare tire
The T-type spare tire is designed for
emergency use. (See specific instructions
under the heading “Wheels and tires”in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”
section.)
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the
sequence as illustrated (
*1,*2,*3,
*4,*5) until they are tight.