2013 INFINITI M-HEV ESP

15%.)
. E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and should
not be used. Damage caused by such
fuel is not covered by the INFINITI New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in INFINITI
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems
such as engine stalling or hard hot starting
are experienced after using oxygenate-
blend fuels, immediately change to a
non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low
blend of MTBE. Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately
15% fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded
gasoline. E-15 can only be used in vehicles
designed to run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-
15 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified with small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-
85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of
any aftermarket fuel additives (Example:
fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. Many of these additives
intended for gum, varnish or deposit
removal may contain active solvent or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to
the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have an INFINITI retailer
correct the condition. Failure to correct the
condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This in
turn may cause excessive fuel consumption
or damage to the engine. If any of the
Technical and consumer information9-5

Tire
TypeSize Pressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]
Conventional P245/50R18
99V
36 (250)
Spare (T-type) T165/80R17
104M
T165/80D17
104M
60 (420)
DIMENSIONS
in (mm)
Overall length (with front li-
cense plate) 194.7 (4,945)
Overall length (without front
license plate) 194.5 (4,940)
Overall width 72.6 (1,845)
Overall height 59.1 (1,500)
Front tread 62.0 (1,575)
Rear tread 61.8 (1,570)
Wheelbase 114.2 (2,900)
If you plan to travel in another country,
you should first find out if the fuel
available is suitable for your vehicle’ s
engine.
Using fuel with too low an octane rating
may cause engine damage. All gasoline
vehicles must be operated with unleaded
gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your
vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel is
not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify
the vehicle to meet local laws and regula-
tions.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications
may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, trans-
portation, and registration are the respon-
sibility of the user. INFINITI is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
STI0716
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number plate is
attached as shown. This number is the
identification for your vehicle and is used
in the vehicle registration.
Technical and consumer information9-9
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR
VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

9-18Technical and consumer information
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.
Your INFINITI is covered by the following
emission warranties.
For US:
.
Emission Defects Warranty
. Emissions Performance Warranty (See
Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails.)
For Canada:
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found
with other vehicle warranties in your
Warranty Information Booklet (Warranty
and Roadside Assistance Information (Ca-
nada only)) that comes with your INFINITI. If
you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet (Warranty and Roadside Assis-
tance Information (Canada only)), or it
has become lost, you may obtain a
replacement by writing to:
. INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
. Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario,
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

10 Index
Number
12-volt battery charge warning light ................. 2-11
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-97
Accelerator downshift - In D (Drive) position - ... 5-16
Active noise control ........................................ 5-103
Active trace control ........................................... 5-99
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .................. 2-42
Adjustable headrests .......................................... 1-8
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-43
Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting
system (AFS) ..................................................... 2-42
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system ............................. 1-43
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-45
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-48
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-48
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-51
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-51, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ................................. 4-48
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-11
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-48, 9-7
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-34 In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-48
Operation (See automatic climate control) .... 4-34
Air filter In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-48
Air vent ............................................................... 7-5
Alarm How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ........................................... 2-35
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
Antenna ............................................................ 4-87
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-97
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system .................................. Hybrid System-9
Armrest ............................................................. 1-10
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) .... 2-52
Assist charge gauge ................. Hybrid System-5, 2-8
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-20
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-49
Audio system .................................................... 4-49
Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-85
Auto closure ..................................................... 3-20
Autolight system ............................................... 2-40
Automatic Automatic climate control .................. 4-37, 4-41
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Climate control ............................................ 4-34 Door locks ..................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner ........................................... 3-28
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-28
Automatic moonroof.......................................... 2-60
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-31
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-7
B
Battery .............................................................. 8-18
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ............... 3-2
Battery saver system ................................... 2-41
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-26
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem ............................................... 5-12
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-18
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system ............................... 5-31
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light ............. 2-11
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-88
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .................. 4-98
Booster seats .................................................... 1-35
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-97
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-16

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Brake force distribution ............................... 5-99
Brake system ............................................... 5-94
Brake system warning light (yellow) ............. 2-12
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-12
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Brake assist ...................................................... 5-95
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-89
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ................................ 4-10
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-44
BSI system operation ........................................ 5-35
BSW system operation ...................................... 5-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-11
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-29
C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-48
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-87
Card holder ....................................................... 2-56
Catalytic converter Three way catalyst ......................................... 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-84
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-4
Changing inverter coolant ................................. 8-12
Check tire pressure warning .............................. 2-25
Checking battery fluid level ............................... 8-19
Checking inverter coolant level ......................... 8-12
Child restraints ................................................. 1-20 Booster seats ............................................... 1-35
LATCH system .............................................. 1-22 Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-20
Child safety ...................................................... 1-18
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders ....................................... 2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-52
Circuit breaker Fusible link .................................................. 8-24
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control Automatic climate control ............................ 4-34
Clock ................................................................ 2-51
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-57
Cockpit ........................................................ 0-6, 2-3
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-101
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-68
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-41
Console box ...................................................... 2-55
Controller Center multi-function control panel ................ 4-6
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-4
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-6
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-44 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-65
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-46
Cruise indicator ................................................ 2-26 Cup holders ...................................................... 2-53
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-31
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-42
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-39
Dimensions ......................................................... 9-9
Direct Response Hybrid
TMSystem warning
light ................................................................ 2-13
Display cleaning ................................................. 4-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ..................................................... 4-4
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-68
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ................................................ 2-27
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-13
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-31
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-21
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-28
Driving Cold weather driving .................................. 5-101
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Driving the vehicle ............................................ 5-13
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-69

E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-18
ECO mode ......................................................... 5-19
ECO pedal system ............................................. 5-20
Economy
Fuel ............................................................. 5-89
Efficient use of your vehicle ............ Hybrid System-8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-31
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-31
Emergency hybrid system shut off ...................... 6-2
Emergency shut-off system ............. Hybrid System-4
Emission control information label .................... 9-11
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-18
Energy flow ............................ Hybrid System-5, 4-11
Energy monitor ................................................. 2-29
Energy monitors .............................. Hybrid System-5
Engine Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem .......................................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-89
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-11
Engine block heater ................................... 5-102
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-9 Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-27
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-10
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-12
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem .......................................... 5-13
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-32
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-28
EV mode odometer and twin trip odometer ....... 2-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-10
Fail-safe ............................................................ 5-16
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-20
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) .... 2-45
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-2
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-17
Floor mat ............................................................ 7-6
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-16
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2 Engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-17
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-65
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-44
Forest Air
TM....................................................... 4-43
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ........... 5-81
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-45
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ......................... 1-7
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................... 5-89
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-12
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-22
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-22
Gauge ............................................................ 2-8
Fuel economy history ...................... Hybrid System-7
Fuses ................................................................ 8-24
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-24
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-66
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10-4
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-22
Gauge .......................................................... 0-9, 2-6Assist charge gauge ....................................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7
Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-29
General maintenance ................................... 8-2, 8-3
Glove box ......................................................... 2-55
H
Hands-free phone system Bluetooth®(models with
navigation system) ....................................... 4-88
Bluetooth
®(models without
navigation system) ....................................... 4-98
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-45
Head restraints ................................................... 1-4
Headlights
Aiming control (See adaptive front lighting
system (AFS)) ............................................... 2-42
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-29
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-40
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-39
Headrest
Adjustable headrests ..................................... 1-8
Heated seats .................................................... 2-46
Heated steering wheel ...................................... 2-45
Heater Automatic climate control ............................ 4-34 Engine block heater ................................... 5-102
High temperature warning light ......................... 2-14
High voltage cautions ..................... Hybrid System-2
High voltage components .............. Hybrid System-10
Hill start assist system ................................... 5-100
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-66
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
Hook Coat hooks .................................................. 2-57
Horn ................................................................. 2-46
How to enable/disable the BSW system using the
settings menu ................................................... 5-34
How to enable/disable the FCW system using the
setting menu .................................................... 5-85
How to enable/disable the LDP system using
the settingsmenu .............................................. 5-29
How to enable/disable the LDW system using the
settings menu ................................................... 5-25
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering)
warning light .................................................... 2-14
Hybrid system over heat warning ...................... 2-26
Hybrid system start operation indicator ............ 2-24
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ........ Hybrid System-11
Hybrid vehicle precautions ............ Hybrid System-10
I
If the vehicle does not start ................................ 6-8
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-9
Automatic transmission models ................... 5-13
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-35 In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-48
Indicator
Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-21
Lights .......................................................... 2-17
Indicator lights ................................................. 2-17
Infiniti Connection (models with
navigation system) ............................................ 4-24
Infiniti Direct Response
Hybrid system ................................. Hybrid System-2
INFINITI Drive mode selector.............................. 5-19
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-35 Engine start ................................................. 2-35
INFINITI voice recognition system .................... 4-112
INFO button ...................................................... 4-10
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-20
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-44
Instrument panel ......................................... 0-8, 2-5
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light ... 2-19
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system ................. 5-85
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............... 5-46 Preview function .......................................... 5-68
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system MAIN
switch indicator ................................................ 2-26
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................................................... 2-14
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge ....................... 5-12
Intelligent Key ignition indicator ....................... 2-25
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-26

Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-8
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) .......................................................... 9-20Rear door lock
Child safety rear door lock ............................. 3-6
Rear pocket ...................................................... 2-56
Rear sunshade .................................................. 2-62
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-39
RearView monitor .............................................. 4-27
Recorders Event data ................................................... 9-21
Regenerative brake ......................... Hybrid System-8
Registering your vehicle in another country ........ 9-9
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-19
Rise-up and build-up ........................................ 5-99
Road accident cautions ................... Hybrid System-3
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-7
Roof Moonroof ..................................................... 2-61
S
SafetyChild seat belts ........................................... 1-18
Reporting safety defects .............................. 9-19
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-66
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3 Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-18
Infants ......................................................... 1-19
Injured persons ........................................... 1-13Larger children ............................................. 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-11
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ... 1-13
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-13
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-17
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-16
Seat belts .................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-50
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-17
Small children ............................................. 1-19
Three-point type .......................................... 1-14
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-29
Seat(s)
Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-48
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-28
Heated seats ............................................... 2-46
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system Vehicle security system ................................ 2-34
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System) Engine start ................................................. 2-35
Selector lever Shift lock release ......................................... 5-17 Servicing air conditioner
(See automatic climate control) ......................... 4-34
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-48
SETTING button ................................................. 4-16
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-17
SHIFT “P”warning ............................................ 2-24
Shifting ............................................................. 5-14
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment ....................... 1-17
SNOW mode ..................................................... 5-19
Sonar settings (models with
navigation system) ............................................ 4-24
Sonar system .................................................... 5-91
Sonar system OFF switch .................................. 5-93
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-8
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-19
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
SPORT mode ..................................................... 5-19
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-19
Starting Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem .......................................... 5-12
Jump starting ............................................... 8-19
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-11
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem .......................................... 5-13
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem ............................................... 5-13
Starting the vehicle ........................................... 5-13
STATUS button .................................................. 4-10
10-7