2-24Instruments and controls
OPERATIONAL INDICATORS
1. Hybrid system start operation
indicator
This indicator appears when the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the hybrid
system will start by pushing the ignition
switch with the brake pedal depressed. You
can start the hybrid system directly from
any ignition switch position.
2. Steering lock release malfunc-
tion indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the steering
wheel cannot be released from the LOCK
position.
If this indicator appears, push the push-
button ignition switch while lightly turning
the steering wheel right and left.
3. NO KEY warning
This warning appears in either of the
following conditions.
No key inside the vehicle:
The warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that theIntelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
The warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recog-
nized by the system. You cannot start the
hybrid system with an unregistered key.
Use the registered Intelligent Key.
See “Intelligent Key system” in the“3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section
for more details.
4. SHIFT “P”warning
This will be displayed in the following
conditions.
.When the selector lever is in any
position except P (Park) and the push
button ignition switch has been placed
in the OFF position from the ON
position.
. When the selector lever is operated
while the READY to drive indicator light
is flashing.
. The driver’s door is opened with the
shift selector in “N”,“D”or“R”.
. When the vehicle cannot be driven
because the hybrid system temperature
has become too high. .
When the selector lever is in the “N”
position and level of remaining charge
in the Litium-ion (Li-ion) battery is low.
. When the engine stops due to sudden
deceleration on a cold winter day.
. If a malfunction occurs in a situation
other than those described above and
the engine cannot start automatically.
When this warning appears, place the
selector lever in the P (Park) position.
When the Shift “P”warning appears, a
buzzer will sound.
This will turn off in the following condi-
tions.
. When the selector lever has been
placed in the P (Park) position.
. When the push button ignition switch
has been pushed to ON.
5. “PUSH” warning
This warning appears when the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position with
the ignition switch in the ACC position after
the SHIFT “P”warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF
position, perform the following procedure:
. SHIFT “P”warning ?(Move the selec-
tor lever to “P”)?PUSH warning ?
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 hybrid system to start
without the use of the registered Intelligent
Key. Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the upper left side
of the door.
.Push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried with
you.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
. Insert the mechanical key into the door
lock cylinder and turn it to the rear of
the vehicle. .
Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key, the mechanical key or
the power door lock switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis- sion control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
—Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
—Do not use electronic devices whenfilling.
—Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are
filling it.
—Use only approved portable fuelcontainers for flammable liquid.
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
indicator light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
. If the 12-volt battery cable is discon-
nected, or if the fuse opens, the
memory will be canceled. In this case,
reset the desired position using the
previous procedure.
. If optional Intelligent Keys are added to
your vehicle, the memory storage pro-
cedure to switch 1 or 2 and linking
Intelligent Key procedure to a stored
memory position should be performed
again for each Intelligent Key. For
additional Intelligent Key information,
see “Keys” earlier in this section.
Selecting the memorized position
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Use one of the following methods to move the driver’ s seat, the outside
mirrors and the steering wheel.
.Push the ignition switch to the ON position and push the memory
switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1
second.
.Within 45 seconds of opening thedriver’ s door, push the memory
switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1 second.
The driver’s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors will move to the
memorized position with the indica-
tor light flashing, and then the light
will stay on for approximately 5
seconds.
SETTING MEMORY FUNCTION
The status of the following settings can be
linked to the Intelligent Key and the
memorized settings can be available for
each Intelligent Key.
. Climate control system
. Navigation system (if so equipped)
. Audio system
To use the memory function, lock the doors
with the Intelligent Key that is linked to the
settings.
To enable the memorized settings:
1. Carry the Intelligent Key that is linked to the settings, and unlock the doors by
pushing the driver’s door handle re-
quest switch or UNLOCK
button on
the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the ignition switch to the “ON”
position. “Connection with the key has
been done” will be displayed on the
screen and the memorized settings are available (only when a new Intelligent
Key is used).
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will
not work or will stop operating under the
following conditions:
.
When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7 km/h).
. When the adjusting switch for the
driver’s seat and steering column is
turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
. When the memory switch 1 or 2 is not
pushed for at least 1 second.
. When the seat, steering column and
outside mirrors have already been
moved to the memorized position.
. When no position is stored in the
memory switch.
. When the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem is started while mov-
ing the automatic drive positioner.
. When the selector lever is moved from
the P (Park) position to any other
position. (However, it will not be
canceled if the switch is pushed while
the seat and steering column are
returning to the previous positions
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.Album title
. Artist
Next/Previous Track and Fast For-
ward/Rewind:
When the
orbutton is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the CD is
being played, the CD will play while fast
forwarding or rewinding. When the button
is released, the CD will return to normal
play speed.
When the
orbutton is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the next track or the beginning of
the current track on the CD will be played.
REPEAT (RPT), RANDOM (RDM):
When the RPT button is pushed while the
CD is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(CD)
(CD with compressed audio files)
DISC EJECT:
When the DISC EJECT button is pushed with
the DISC loaded, the DISC will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the DISC
is being played, the DISC will be ejected.
If the DISC comes out and is not removed,
it will be pulled back into the slot to
protect it.
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) PLAYER
OPERATION (models with naviga-
tion system)
Precautions
Start the INFINITI Direct Response HybridTM
System when using the DVD entertainment
system.
Movies will not be shown on the front
display while the vehicle is in any drive
position to reduce driver distraction. Audio
is available when a movie is played. To
view movies in the front display, stop the
vehicle in a safe location, move the
selector lever to the P (Park) position.
WARNING
. The driver must not attempt to operate
the DVD system or wear the headphones
while the vehicle is in motion so that full
attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
. Do not attempt to modify the system to
display a movie on the front screen while
the vehicle is being driven. Doing so may
distract the driver and may cause a
collision and serious personal injury or
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matically after a period of time. To turn it
on again, push the DISC·AUX button again.
DVD operation keys:
When the DVD is playing without the
operation screen being shown, you may
use the touch screen to select items from
the displayed video. You may also use the
INFINITI controller to select an item from
the displayed video. When the operation
screen is being shown, use the INFINITI
controller or touch screen to select an item
from the displayed menus.
PAUSE:
Select the “
”key to pause the DVD. To
resume playing the DVD, use the “PLAY”
key.
PLAY:
Select the “
”key to start playing the
DVD, for example, after pausing the DVD.
STOP:
Select the “
”key to stop playing the
DVD.
/Next/Previous Chapter:
Select the “
”or “”key to skip the
chapter(s) of the disc forward/backward.
The chapters will advance/go back the
number of times this key is selected.
/Commercial Skip:
This function is only for DVD-VIDEO, DVD-
VR. Select the “
”or “”key to skip
forward or backwards by the set amount as
defined in the DVD Settings menu.
Top Menu:
When the “Top Menu” key is selected in
the screen while a DVD is being played, the
top menu specific to each disc will be
displayed. For details, see the instructions
on the disc.
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Example
DVD settings
Select the “Settings”key to adjust the
following settings.
Key (DVD-VIDEO):
Keys for the DVD menu operation are
displayed.
: Move the cursor to select a DVD menu.
Enter: Enter the selected menu.
Move: Change the display location by moving the operation key.
Back: Return to the previous screen.
Hide: Hide the operation key.
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Movie file operation (models with
navigation system)
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the USB
memory while watching the images.
PLAY:
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with
the system off and the USB memory
inserted, the system will turn on.
If another audio source is playing and a
USB memory is inserted, push the
DISC·AUX button repeatedly until the cen-
ter display changes to the USB memory mode.
Operation keys:
To operate the USB memory, select the
desired key displayed on the operation
screen using the INFINITI controller.
Pause
Select the “
”key to pause the movie
file. To resume playing the movie file,
select the “
”key.
Play
Select the “
”key to start playing a
movie file, for example, after pausing a
movie file.
STOP
Select the “
”key to stop playing a
movie file.
Skip (Next chapter)
Select the “
”key to skip the chapter(s)
of the disc forward. The chapters will
advance the number of times the ENTER
button is pushed.
Skip (Previous chapter)
Select the “
”key to skip the chapter(s)
of the disc backward. The chapters will go
back the number of times the “
”key is
selected.
List:
Select the “List”key on the movie file
operation screen to display the file list.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift selector to P (Park)position.
The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
TM
System is designed not to operate if
the shift selector is not in the P (Park)
position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch to start the hybrid
system. The READY to drive indicator
light will illuminate on the meter.
When starting the hybrid system at
very low outside temperatures, the
READY to drive indicator light will flash
and it may take longer for the READY to
drive indicator light to illuminate.
. The hybrid system may not start even
with the READY to drive indicator light
illuminated. Once the READY to drive
indicator light is illuminated you may
begin driving the vehicle.
. You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed with the hybrid system off.
This does not indicate a problem.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential 12-volt battery discharge and potential no-start condi-
tions such as:
1.
Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume 12-volt
battery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the 12-volt battery may
need to be charged to maintain 12-volt
battery health.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission in your vehicle
is electronically controlled by a transmis-
sion control module to produce maximum
efficiency and smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for
this transmission. Follow these procedures
for maximum vehicle performance and
driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
After starting the INFINITI Direct Response
HybridTMSystem, fully depress the foot
brake pedal and push the selector lever
button before shifting the selector lever to
the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive) or
Manual shift mode position. Be sure the
vehicle is fully stopped before attempting
to shift the selector lever.
This automatic transmission model is
designed so that the foot brake pedal
must be depressed before shifting from P
(Park) to any drive position while the
ignition switch position is ON.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of the
other gear positions if the ignition switch
is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC
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STARTING THE INFINITI DIRECT RESPONSE
HYBRIDTMSYSTEM DRIVING THE VEHICLE