2013 INFINITI EX Owner's Manual

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SIC3636
CARGO COVER (if so equipped)
The cargo cover keeps the contents in the
cargo area hidden from the outside.
To use the cargo cover, pull it out and hang
both sides on the hooks
*1.
SIC3637
To stow the cargo cover, remove it from the
hooks and hold until it is retracted. Make
sure that the cargo cover is snapped into
the holders
*2to keep it from moving
around while driving.
SIC3638
To remove the cargo cover, stow the cover
and pull the holder to the opposite side
*3.
WARNING
. Never put anything on the cargo cover,
no matter how small. Any object on it
could cause an injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
. Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
. If the cargo cover contacts the top tether
strap when it is attached to the top
tether anchor, remove the cargo cover
from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo
floor below its attachment location. If
the cargo cover is not removed, it may
damage the top tether strap during a
collision. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the child
restraint top tether strap is damaged.
. Do not allow cargo to contact the top
tether strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor. Properly secure the
cargo so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not properly
secured or cargo that contacts the top
tether strap may damage the top tether
strap during a collision. Your child could
be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.
. Do not use the cargo cover if the rear
seats are folded down.
SIC3639
ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
Always distribute the luggage evenly on
the roof rack. Do not load more than 220 lb
(100 kg) on the roof rails. Observe the
maximum load limit shown on the cross-
bars or roof carriers when you attach them
on the roof rails. Contact an INFINITI
retailer for crossbar or other equipment
information.
Be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and
GAWR are located on the F.M.V.S.S. or C.V. M.S.S. certification label (located on the
driver’s door pillar). For more information
regarding GVWR and GAWR, see “Vehicle
loading information” in the“9. Technical
and consumer information” section.
WARNING
.Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
roof rack.
. Heavy loading of the roof rack has the
potential to affect the vehicle stability
and handling during sudden or unusual
handling maneuvers.
. Roof rack load should be evenly dis-
tributed.
. Do not exceed maximum roof rack load
weight capacity.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
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CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot comfortably
lift the items onto the roof rack from the
ground, use a ladder or stool.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
.Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is
in motion and before closing the win-
dows. Use the window lock switch to
prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
. Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls and be-
come trapped in the window. Unat-
tended children could become involved
in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position or for
about 45 seconds after the ignition switch
is pushed to the OFF position. If the
driver’ s or front passenger’ s door is
opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is can-
celed.
SIC3640
1. Driver side window
2. Front passenger side window
3. Rear left passenger side window
4. Rear right passenger side window
5. Window lock button
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)
To open or close the window, push down
*Aor pull up*Bthe switch and hold it.
The main switch (driver side switches) will
open or close all the windows.
WINDOWS

Locking passengers’windows
When the lock button*Cis pushed in, only
the driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel.
SIC3241
Passenger side power window
switch
The passenger side switch will open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it.
SIC3285
Automatic operation (for front door
windows)
To fully open or close the window, com-
pletely push down or pull up the switch
and release it; it need not be held. The
window will automatically open or close all
the way. To stop the window, just push or
lift the switch in the opposite direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause
the window to open or close until the
switch is released.
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Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be
detected. Make sure that all passengers
have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
before closing the window.
If the control unit detects something
caught in the window as it is closing, the
window will be immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated
when the window is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition switch is in the
ON position or for 45 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
If the windows do not close auto-
matically
If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initi-
alize the power window system.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by oper- ating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold
the switch more than 3 seconds after
the window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function
does not operate properly after performing
the procedure above, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
. In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child re-
straints.
. Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.
CAUTION
.Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
. Do not place any heavy object on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
MOONROOF (if so equipped)

AUTOMATIC MOONROOF
The moonroof only operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The automatic moonroof is operational for
about 45 seconds, even if the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position. If the
driver’s door or the passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the moonroof is can-
celed.
SIC3243
Sunshade
The sunshade will open automatically
when the moonroof is opened. However,
it must be closed manually.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then
push the UP
*1side of the moonroof
switch and release it; it need not be held.
To tilt down the moonroof, push the DOWN
*2side.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open or close the moonroof, push
the OPEN
*2or CLOSE*1side of the moonroof switch and release it; it need not
be held. The roof will automatically open or
close all the way. To stop the roof, push the
switch once more while it is opening or
closing.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be
detected. Make sure that all passengers
have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
before closing the moonroof.
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof when it is closing,
the moonroof will be immediately opened.
The auto reverse function can be activated
when the moonroof is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition switch is in the
ON position or for about 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
If the moonroof cannot be closed auto-
matically when the auto reverse function
activates due to a malfunction, push and
hold the CLOSE
*1side of the moonroof
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switch.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
If the moonroof does not operate
If the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initi-
alize the moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully byrepeatedly pushing the CLOSE
*1side
of the moonroof switch.
2. Push and hold the CLOSE
*1side of
the moonroof switch to tilt the moon-
roof up.
3. Release the moonroof switch after the moonroof moves slightly up and down.
4. Push and hold the OPEN
*2side of the
moonroof switch to fully tilt the moon-
roof down.
5. Check if the moonroof switch operates normally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly
after performing the procedure above, have
your vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer.
SIC3642
To activate or deactivate the welcome light
function, perform the following procedure.
Note that the function is set to disabled as
the factory default setting.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Open the driver’s side door.
3. Within 20 seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position,
push the door open request switch on
the driver’s side door handle for more
than 5 seconds with the driver’s door
open. 4. A chime sounds when the setting is
completed.
Once the welcome light function is active,
the puddle light
*Aand the passenger
cabin illumination will illuminate when you
approach the vehicle with the Intelligent
Key (within approximately 3.3 feet (1 m) of
the antenna built inside the door handles)
and the following conditions are met.
. All doors are closed and locked.
. The ignition switch is in the LOCK or OFF
position.
. The Intelligent Key is outside the
vehicle.
. The puddle light operates within a set
duration.
The welcome light function will be deacti-
vated automatically if it does not operate
within a set duration to prevent battery
discharge. Note that the duration is set to
14 days.
WELCOME LIGHT

SIC3249
MAP LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the
light on or off.
SIC3250
PERSONAL LIGHTS
Rear
Push the button as illustrated to turn the
light on or off.
SIC3251
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The interior light control switch has three
positions: ON, DOOR and OFF.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON position*1
the map lights and rear personal lights will
illuminate.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR position
*2, the map lights and rear personal lights
will illuminate under the following condi-
tions:
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INTERIOR LIGHTS