2013 INFINITI JX maintenance

●Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
● If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your INFINITI vehicle has a higher cen-
ter of gravity than a passenger car. The
vehicle is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as passenger cars.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
could result in loss of control and/or a
rollover accident.
● Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted,
or radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
● Be sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water. See
“Brake system” later in this section for
“Wet brakes”.
● Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured. ●
Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent maintenance
may be required. See “Periodic mainte-
nance” in the “INFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guide.”WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in
an emergency. (The engine will stop when
the ignition switch is pushed 3 consecu-
tive times in quick succession or the igni-
tion switch is pushed and held for more
than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while
the vehicle is being driven, this could lead
to a crash and serious injury.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
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INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged,
or environmental conditions interfere with the
Intelligent Key operation, start the engine accord-
ing to the following procedure:1. Place the shift selector in the P (Park) posi- tion.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.) 4. Push the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the
chime sounds. The engine will start.
After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the brake
pedal, the ignition switch position will change to
ACC.
NOTE: ● When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ACC or ON position or the engine is started
by the above procedure, the Intelligent Key
battery discharge indicator appears in the
vehicle information display even when the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To turn off the Intelligent
Key battery discharge indicator, touch the
ignition switch with the Intelligent Key again.
● If the Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator appears, replace the battery as soon
as possible. See “Battery replacement” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered key,
it may be due to interference caused by another
registered key, an automated toll road device or
automated payment device on the key ring. Re-
start the engine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 5 seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices.
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After the above conditions have finished and the
necessary operating conditions are satisfied, the
warning and assist functions will resume.
Condition B:
The assist function of the LDP system is not
designed to work under the following conditions
(warning is still functional):● When the brake pedal is depressed.
● When the steering wheel is turned as far as
necessary for the vehicle to change lanes.
● When the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the brake control assist is provided.
● When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
approach warning occurs.
● When the hazard warning flashers are oper-
ated.
● When driving on a curve at high speed.
After the above conditions have finished and the
necessary operating conditions are satisfied, the
LDP brake control assist function will resume.
Condition C:
When the following messages appear in the me-
ter display, a chime will sound and the LDP
system will be turned off automatically. “Unavailable
Road is slippery” :
● “Unavailable Road is slippery”:
When the VDC system (except TCS func-
tion) or ABS operates.
● “Unavailable VDC OFF”:
When the VDC system is turned off.
● “Unavailable Snow mode active”:
When the drive mode select switch is turned
to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, turn
off the LDP system. Push the dynamic driver
assistance switch again to turn the LDP system
back on.
Temporary disabled status at high tem-
perature:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under
high temperature conditions (over approximately
104°F (40°C)) and then the LDP system is turned
on, the LDP system may be deactivated auto-
matically and the following message will appear
on the meter display.
“Unavailable High Cabin Temp. ”
When the interior temperature is reduced, the
system will resume operating automatically.
LANE CAMERA UNIT
MAINTENANCE
The lane camera unit1for the LDW/LDP sys-
tem is located above the inside mirror. To keep
the proper operation of the LDW/ LDP systems
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure to
observe the following:
● Always keep the windshield clean.
● Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
camera unit.
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The BSW system automatically turns on every
time the engine is started, as long as it is acti-
vated using the settings menu on the meter dis-
play.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The indicator
will also be off if the BSW, the Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) and the Forward Collision Warn-
ing (FCW) systems are deactivated.
How to enable/disable the BSW
system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the BSW system. 1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use
the
to select “Driver Assistance”.
Then press the ENTER button.
2. Select “Driver Aids”, and press the ENTER button.
3. To set the BSW system to on or off, use the
buttons to navigate in the menu
and use the ENTER button to select or
change an item:
● Select “Blind Spot” and press the ENTER
button.
– To turn on the warning, use the ENTER button to check box for “Warning (BSW)”
– To turn on the system, use the ENTER button to check box for “Assistance
(BSI)”
– Use the ENTER button to toggle through the brightness choices — “Bright / STD
/Dark”
BSW temporarily not available
When the “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction”
message will appear in the meter display, a chime
will sound, the warning systems switch indicator
will blink and the BSW system will be not avail-
able. When the above condition no longer exist, the
BSW system will resume automatically. For addi-
tional information, see “Side radar maintenance”
in this section.
BSW malfunction
When the BSW system malfunctions, the system
will turn off automatically, a chime will sound and
the “Please see owner’s manual” will appear in
the meter display.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the engine
off and restart the engine. If the message contin-
ues to appear, have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
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NOTE:● The BSI system will not operate if your ve-
hicle is on a lane marker when another ve-
hicle enters the detection zone. In this case
only the BSW system operates.
● BSI braking will not operate or will stop
operating and only a warning chime will
sound under the following conditions.
– When the brake pedal is depressed.
– When the accelerator pedal is depressed while brake control assist is provided.
– When steering quickly. – When the ICC, DCA, FCW or IBA warn-
ings sound.
– When the hazard warning flashers are operated.
– When driving on a curve at a high speed.
RADAR MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensors for the BSW, BSI and BCI
systems are located near the rear bumper. Al-
ways keep the area near the radar sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water, mist
or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing the
area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent ma-
terial) , install accessories or apply additional
paint near the radar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors. Consult an INFINITI retailer if the
area around the radar sensors is damaged due to
a collision. Lane camera maintenance
For information of camera maintenance, see
“Lane camera unit maintenance” in this section.
Sonar sensor maintenance
For information of sonar sensor maintenance, see
“Sensor maintenance” in the this section.Radio frequency statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz — 24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak
(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modi-
fications to this equipment. Such modification s
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no longer
present, turn the system off using the Intelligent
Cruise Control CRUISE ON/OFF switch. Turn
the ICC system back on to use the system.
Condition B:
When the sensor area of the front bumper is dirty,
making it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead,
the ICC system is automatically canceled.
The chime sounds and the system warning light
(orange) will come on and the “Sensor Blocked”
indicator will appear.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place, turn the engine off. When the radar
signal is temporarily interrupted, clean the sensor
area of the front bumper and perform the settings
again
Condition C:
When the ICC system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the system warning light
(orange) will come on.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the engine,
resume driving and set the ICC system again.If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the ve-
hicle is still driveable under normal condi-
tions, have the vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer.
Sensor maintenance
The sensor for the ICC systemAis located
behind the front bumper.
To keep the ICC system operating properly, be
sure to observe the following:
● Always keep the sensor area of the front
bumper clean.
● Do not strike or damage the areas around
the sensor.
● Do not cover or attach stickers or similar
objects on the front bumper near the sensor
area. This could cause failure or malfunction.
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If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the ve-
hicle is still driveable under normal condi-
tions, have the vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer.
Sensor maintenance
How to handle the sensor:
The sensor for the DCA system is common with
Intelligent Cruise Control and is located behind
the front bumper.
To handle the sensor, see “Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system (Full speed range)” in this
section.The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
will warn the driver by a warning light and chime
when your vehicle is getting close to the vehicle
ahead in the traveling lane.
The FCW system will function when your vehicle
is driven at speeds of approximately 10 MPH
(15 km/h) and above.
The FCW system uses the distance sensor
A
located behind the front bumper to measure the
distance to the vehicle ahead. When the system
judges that your vehicle is getting close to the
vehicle ahead in the travel lane, the vehicle ahead
detection indicator light on the instrument panel
blinks and a warning chime sounds.
The FCW system will be turned on/off by pushing
the warning systems switch. The warning sys-
tems ON indicator light
1on the switch will
illuminate when the system is off.
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FCW SYSTEM OPERATION
The FCW system will function at speeds of ap-
proximately 10 MPH (15 km/h) and above, when
the system turns on.
The warning systems switch is used to turn on
and off the FCW system when it is activated
using the settings menu on the information dis-
play. See “How to enable/disable the FCW sys-
tem” using the settings menu later in this section.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The indicator
will also be off if the FCW, the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and the Blind Spot Warning
(BSW) systems are deactivated.
When the warning systems switch is pushed, the
LDW and BSW system will also turn on or off
simultaneously. See “Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) system/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system” and “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind
Spot Intervention (BSI)/Back-up Collision Inter-
vention (BCI) systems” in this section.
The setting mode can be changed using the
warning systems switch. To change the setting
mode, push and hold the warning systems switch
for more than 4 seconds when the warning sys-
tems ON indicator is off. When the mode is
changed, a chime sounds and the lane departure
warning light (orange) flashes.
For the sensor maintenance, see “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system” in this section.
How to enable/disable the FCW
system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the FCW system.
1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use
the
to select “Driver Assistance”.
Then press the ENTER button. 2. Select “Driver Aids”, and press the ENTER
button.
3. To set the FCW system to on or off, use the
buttons to navigate in the menu
and use the ENTER button to select or
change an item:
● Select “Forward” and press the ENTER
button.
– To turn on the warning, use the ENTER button to check box for “Warning (FCW)”
Warning systems switch
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