2012 INFINITI M horn

15. Steering wheel—Horn (P.2-41)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-39)
— Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-40)
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
—Cruise control switches (P.5-45)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-47)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch
(if so equipped) (P.5-31, P.5-69)
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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>

2-4Instruments and controls
15. Steering wheel—Horn (P.2-41)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-39)
— Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-40)
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
—Cruise control switches (P.5-45)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-47)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch
(if so equipped) (P.5-22, P.5-31,
P.5-69)

2-30Instruments and controls
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.

Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will turn off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 688F(20 8C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.
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To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the supple-
mental front air bag system. Tampering with
the supplemental front air bag system may
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or have
an inability to feel pain in body parts that
contact the seat. Use of the seat heater by
such people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
. The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the
seat may become overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
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HORN HEATED SEATS

3-10Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the key out from your pocket or bag.
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When you carry the Intelligent Key with
you, you can lock or unlock all doors by
pushing the door handle request switch
(driver’s or front passenger ’s)
*Awithin
the range of operation.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash
and the horn (if so equipped) (or the
outside chime) will sound as a confirma-
tion. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode ”later in this
section.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (driver ’s or front passenger ’s)
*Awhile
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door handle request switch with the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle, doors can be
locked with another registered Intelli-
gent Key.

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WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves
when the buttons are pushed. The FAA
advises that the radio waves may affect
aircraft navigation and communication sys-
tems. 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.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-
filler door, activate the panic alarm and
open the windows by pushing the buttons
on the Intelligent Key from outside the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concern-
ing the purchase and use of additional
Intelligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retai-
ler.The lock and unlock buttons on the
Intelligent Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent Key
and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons,
approach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m)
from the door.SPA2100
1. LOCK button
2. UNLOCK button
3. TRUNK button
4. PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash
and the horn (or the outside chime) will
sound as a confirmation. For details, see
“ Setting hazard indicator and horn mode ”
later in this section.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door is open. Operate
the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver ’s door and fuel-filler door will
unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key again within 1 minute. 4. The hazard indicator flashes once
again. All the doors will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations is
performed within 1 minute after pushing
the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key
while the doors are locked. If during this 1-
minute time period, the UNLOCK button on
the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors will
be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windows
The UNLOCKbutton*2operation also
allows you to open 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, push the door
UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
for about 3 seconds after the door is
unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
If the window open operation is stopped in
mid-operation while pushing the UNLOCK
button, release and push the UNLOCK
button again until the window opens
completely.
Window cannot be closed using the In-
telligent Key.
The door window can also be operated by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock.
(See “Doors ”earlier in this section.)
Opening trunk lid
1. Push the TRUNKbutton*3on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*4on the
key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are pushed. (Note: Panic button
should be pushed for more than 1
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