2013 INFINITI FX transmission

0-12Illustrated table of contents
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)*2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-13
Automatic Transmission check
warning light
2-13
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light2-14
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)* 2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light
2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-15
Intelligent Key warning light 2-15
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*
2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light
2-17
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-17
Rear Active Steer warning light* 2-17 Warning
light Name
Page
Seat belt warning light 2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-18Indicator
light Name
Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light* 2-18
Automatic Transmission posi-
tion indicator light
2-18
Exterior light indicator
2-19
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-19
High beam indicator light 2-19
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light*2-19
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-19
Security indicator light 2-20
SPORT mode indicator light* 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-20
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2-12Instruments and controls
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*Lane departure warning light
(orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Master warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Automatic transmission check warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Brake warning lightRear Active Steer warning light*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSPORT mode indicator light*
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indi-
cator light*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Automatic transmission position indicator
light*: if so equipped
Intelligent Key warning lightExterior light indicator
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,or,,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-21).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
GUID-34B5C08F-9F8A-41FB-8888-5ADA4E0614B0warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-75).)
CAUTION
.If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
—blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-
ond):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD
system from malfunctioning. If the warning light turns off, you can drive
again.
—blinks slowly (about once every 2
seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon
as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
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Automatic transmission check
warning light
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orBrake warning lightGUID-E4C4A31D-A21C-45A9-A0DE-1E09CBCD04AE

2-18Instruments and controls
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag systemsand/or pretensioner systems will not oper-
ate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a retailer as soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
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Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light (if so
equipped)
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Automatic transmission posi-
tion indicator light
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are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERSGUID-C0FA3258-142A-4A63-A081-BEA4082ED041
orposition and the ignition switch
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
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The dot matrix liquid crystal display*1is
located between the tachometer and the
speedometer, and it displays the auto-
matic transmission position indicator, the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped), the Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system (if so equipped) information,
the Intelligent Key operation information
and other warnings and information.
For detailed information about each sys-
tem, see the following sections:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
— “Warning/indicator lights and audi- ble reminders” (P.2-12).
Instruments and controls2-21
DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

5-16Starting and driving
CAUTION
.Except in an emergency, do not shift to
the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
. When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
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Selector lever
To move the selector lever,
: Push the button while depressing the brake pedal,
: Push the button,
: Just move the selector lever.
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WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the selector lever
is in any position while the engine is not
running. Failure to do so could cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away
and result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped
and the transmission is in the P (Park)
position.
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5-18Starting and driving
The transmission shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode,
return the selector lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the
normal driving mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter (if so
equipped) while in the D (Drive) position,
the transmission will shift to the upper or
lower range temporarily. The transmission
will automatically return to the D (Drive)
position after a short period of time. If you
want to return to the D (Drive) position
manually, pull and hold the paddle shifter
for about 1.5 seconds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the
meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:
M1?
/M2?
/M3?
/M4?
/M5?
/M6?
/M7
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should return to its normal operating
condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition, have an
INFINITI retailer check the transmission
and repair if necessary.
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Shift lock releaseGUID-EF5FDA8A-4EE1-4856-904E-1E0BFE368A1D