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WARNING
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2-40Instruments and controls
GUID-DD74E04E-57D9-472E-AB2F-AEAAA9BBBD37
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. .
Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar materi-
als.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by an INFINITI retailer.SSS0911
The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the center
console can be operated independently of
each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the right*1
and select the desired heat range..For high heat, turn the knob to the
right
*1..For low heat, turn the knob to the left
*2..The indicator light*Bwill illuminate
when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the knob
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the indicator light turns off.
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to the OFF position*3. Make sure that
the indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermis-
tor, automatically turning the heater on
and off. The indicator light will remain
on as long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed,
or before you leave the vehicle, be sure
to turn off the switch.
GUID-EF41F86E-C62C-4AF4-8DCA-50E40AEADC52
SIC3602
For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy
roads or slippery areas, turn on the SNOW
mode switch. The indicator light
*1on the
switch will illuminate. When the SNOW
mode is activated, engine output is con-
trolled to avoid wheel spin.
GUID-D6E40EC7-7E3A-4BCB-BCDD-525F5F5A56AE
JVS0022X
The vehicle should be driven with the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on
for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is
depressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator will illumi-
nate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. (See
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SNOW MODE SWITCH (if so equipped) VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF
SWITCH
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Type C
1. “AUTO” automatic operation button/
Temperature control dial (driver side)
2. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button
3. “
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Type C
1. “AUTO” automatic operation button/
Temperature control dial (driver side)
2. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button
3. “
”fan speed increase button
4. “
”front defroster button
5. “MODE” manual air flow control but-
ton
6. “DUAL” zone control ON/OFF button/
Temperature control dial (passenger
side)
7. “OFF” button for climate control sys-
tem
8. “
”fan speed decrease button 9.
“
”rear window defroster button
(See “Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch” (P.2-34).)
10. “
”auto-recirculation button/
intake air control button
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(Type C)
GUID-4DC8C348-FAB4-42B1-9378-82EE0A7F7A61
Automatic operation (AUTO)GUID-EB1D0668-6562-4CBB-ABF3-5A4B2EF4A7B9The AUTO mode may be used year-round
as the system automatically controls con-
stant temperature, air flow distribution and
fan speed after the desired temperature is
set manually. To turn off the heater and air conditioner,
push the
“OFF”button.
Cooling and dehumidified heating:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. Push the “AUTO”button.
(The AUTO indicator light will illuminate
and “AUTO” will appear on the display.)
2. If the A/C indicator light does not
illuminate, push the “A/C”button.
(The A/C indicator light will illuminate.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial (dri- ver’s side) to set the desired tempera-
ture.
.The temperature can be set withinthe following range.
— For U.S.: 60 to 908F (16 to 328C)
— For Canada: 64 to 908F (18 to
328C)
.When the DUAL indicator light isturned off:
— Pushing the driver’s side “AUTO”
button changes both the driver’s
and front passenger’s side tem-
perature.
— Pushing the passenger’s side
“DUAL” button changes only the
front passenger’s side tempera-
ture. (The DUAL indicator light
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Manual operationGUID-B54CEF74-5525-417B-9446-684CEEF2F4C5The manual mode can be used to control
the heater and air conditioner to your
desired settings.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner,
push the“OFF”button.
Fan speed control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the fan speed control button “”to
increase the fan speed.
Push the fan speed control button “
”to
decrease the fan speed.
Push the “AUTO”button to change the fan
speed to the automatic mode.
Air flow control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the “MODE”button to change the air
flow mode.
: Air flows from the center and side ventilators.
: Air flows from the center and side ventilators, and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.
: Air flows from the defroster and foot outlets.
Temperature control:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
. The temperature can be set within the
following range. —
For U.S.: 60 to 908F (16 to 328C)
— For Canada: 64 to 908F (18 to 328C)
Air recirculation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the intake air control button to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle.
The indicator light on the “
”side will
illuminate.
The air recirculation mode cannot be
activated when the air conditioner is in
the front defrosting mode “
”.
Outside air circulation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the intake air control button to draw
outside air into the passenger compart-
ment.
The indicator light on the “
”side and
“
” side will turn off.
Automatic intake air control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually con-
trol the intake air, push the intake air
control button.
To return to the automatic control mode,
push the intake air control button until the
indicator light on the “
”side illumi-
nates. The advanced climate control sys-
tem turns on and the intake air will be
controlled automatically.
To turn system offGUID-767438D1-A2A8-4078-8AA8-A30753E720F2Push the OFF button.
Advanced climate control systemGUID-AD61F339-E220-4617-BF07-B3EC3255539CThe advanced climate control system keeps
the air inside of the vehicle clean, using
the ion control and the automatic air intake
control with outside odor and exhaust gas
detecting sensor.
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SIC2768
The sunload sensor*Aon the instrument
panel helps maintain a constant tempera-
ture. Do not put anything on or around this
sensor.
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The sunload sensor*Aon the instrument
panel helps maintain a constant tempera-
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SIC2768
The sunload sensor*Aon the instrument
panel helps maintain a constant tempera-
ture. Do not put anything on or around this
sensor.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTERGUID-25EB7DE1-36F7-4B0F-9FD5-D23071134FE8To make sure that the air conditioner
heats, defogs and ventilates efficiently,
replace the filter according the specified
maintenance intervals listed in the INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide. To replace
the filter, contact an INFINITI retailer.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog
up easily when operating the heater or air conditioner. A natural grape seed polyphe-
nol filter (if so equipped) collects and
neutralizes dirt, pollen, dust, etc.
SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROLGUID-3BCE759E-E6AD-4BAD-8B4D-0169FF1A7AADThe climate control system in your INFINITI
is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.
This refrigerant
will not harm the earth’s ozone layer.
However, special charging equipment and
lubricant are required when servicing your
INFINITI air conditioner. Using improper
refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe
damage to your climate control system.
(See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2) for climate control sys-
tem refrigerant and lubricant recommenda-
tions.)
Your INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly climate con-
trol system.
WARNING
The system contains refrigerant under high
pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air
conditioner service should be done only by
an experienced technician with the proper
equipment.
GUID-470B9283-3868-4B33-8DC7-CC4D3168A0D9
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONSGUID-1D8ABFD5-94C5-44A1-83BC-2623826E5A2E
RadioGUID-D1856869-259B-4D94-837B-9B9BE2A6D876Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and push the radio band select
button to turn on the radio. If you listen to
the radio with the engine not running, the
ignition switch should be pushed to the
ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station
signal strength, distance from radio trans-
mitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and
other external influences. Intermittent
changes in reception quality normally are
caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Radio reception:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Your INFINITI radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to en-
hance radio reception. These circuits are
designed to extend reception range, and to
enhance the quality of that reception.
However there are some general character-
istics of both FM and AM radio signals that
can affect radio reception quality in a
moving vehicle, even when the finest
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (for Canada
only)
GUID-57C14237-474B-4E2F-8C23-788BAC9DC9B0Engine block heaters are used to assist in
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 208F
(−78C) or lower.
To use the engine block heaterGUID-DCD15CC7-8B8D-45F0-802F-80EFDBCBADD51. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engineblock heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be
plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours,
depending on outside temperatures, to
properly warm the engine coolant. Use
an appropriate timer to turn the engine
block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away
from moving parts.
WARNING
. Do not use your engine block heater with
an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-
pronged adapter. You can be seriously
injured by an electrical shock if you use
an ungrounded connection.
. Disconnect and properly store the en-
gine block heater cord before starting
the engine. Damage to the cord could
result in an electrical shock and can
cause serious injury.
. Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged
extension cord rated for at least 10A.
Plug the extension cord into a Ground
Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the proper
extension cord or a grounded outlet can
result in a fire or electrical shock and
cause serious personal injury.
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6-10In case of emergency
SCE0653
WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the
charging system and cause personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in anothervehicle
*A, position the two vehicles
(
*Aand*B) to bring their batteries
into close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position (Automatic transmission models). Move the shift
lever to the N (Neutral) position (Man-
ual transmission models). Switch off all
unnecessary electrical systems (light,
heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so equipped). Cover the battery with a
firmly wrung out moist cloth
*Cto
reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated (
*1?*2?*3?*4).
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground (as
illustrated) —not to the battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine com-
partment and that clamps do not contact
any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*Aand let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
*Aat about 2,000 rpm, and
start the engine of the vehicle being
jump started
*B.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, push the ignition
switch to the OFF position and wait 10
seconds before trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully
disconnect the negative cable and then
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