2013 INFINITI M warning

USB (Universal Serial Bus)
WARNING
Do not connect or disconnect the USB device
while driving. Doing so can be a distraction.
If distracted you could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident or serious
injury.
NOTE:
.Do not force the USB device into the
USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port
may damage the USB device and the
port. Make sure that the USB device is
connected correctly into the USB port.
. Do not grab the USB port cover (if so
equipped) when pulling the USB device
out of the port. This could damage the
port and the cover.
. Do not leave the USB cable in a place
where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable may break the wire,
USB device or the port.
The vehicle is not equipped with a USB
memory (flash drive). Customers should
prepare USB devices as necessary. This system cannot be used to format USB
devices. To format a USB device, use a
personal computer.
In some countries, the USB device for the
front seats plays only sound without
images for regulatory reasons, even when
the vehicle is parked.
This system supports various USB memory
devices, USB hard drives and iPod
®
players. Some USB devices may not be
supported by this system.
.
Partitioned USB devices may not be
played correctly.
. Some characters used in other lan-
guages (Chinese, Japanese, etc.) are
not displayed properly on the vehicle
center screen. Using English language
characters with a USB device is recom-
mended.
General notes for USB use:
. The USB device may not function when
the passenger compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high. Lower the
temperature before use.
. During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to humid-
ity. If this occurs, remove the USB
device and dehumidify or ventilate the USB player completely.
. Do not connect a USB device if a
connector, cable or USB port is wet.
Allow the connector, cable, and USB
port to dry completely before connect-
ing the USB device. (Wait for 24 hours
or more until it is dry.) If the connector
and USB port are exposed to fluids
other than water, evaporative residue
may cause a short circuit between the
connector pins and USB port. In this
case, replace the cable and USB port.
Otherwise damage to the USB device
and a loss of function may occur.
. If the cable is damaged (insulation cut,
connectors cracked, contamination
such as liquids, dust, dirt, etc. in the
connectors), do not use the cable.
Replace the cable with a new one.
. Do not put a USB device in a location
where static electricity occurs, electrical
noise is generated or hot air from the
air conditioner blows directly on it.
Doing so may cause the data stored on
the USB device to be corrupted.
. Be careful not to do the following or the
cable could be damaged and a loss of
function may occur.
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4-68Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Text (models without navigation system):
When the“Text”key is selected in the
screen using the INFINITI controller and
then the ENTER button is pushed while the
CD is being played, the music information
below will be displayed on the screen.
CD:
. Disc title
. Track title
CD with compressed audio files:
. Folder title
. File title
. Song title
. 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.
RANDOM (RDM), REPEAT (RPT):
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)
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with
the CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD 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 engine 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
death.

4-86Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
When installing a car phone or a CB radio
in your vehicle, be sure to observe the
following cautions, otherwise the new
equipment may adversely affect the elec-
tronic control modules and electronic con-
trol system harness.
WARNING
.A cellular phone should not be used for
any purpose while driving so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular phones while driving.
. If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so full
attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
.Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.
. Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic control
system harness. Do not route the anten-
na wire next to any harness.
. Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
. Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
. For details, consult an INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
.Use a phone after stopping your vehicle
in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme
caution at all times so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
. If you find yourself unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
talking on the phone, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your vehicle
before doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, use a
phone after starting the engine.
Your INFINITI is equipped with Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an
owner of a compatible Bluetooth®enabled
cellular phone, you can set up the wireless
connection between your cellular phone
and the in-vehicle phone module. With
Bluetooth
®wireless technology, you can
make or receive a telephone call with your
cellular phone in your pocket.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO Bluetooth®HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
(models with navigation system)

WARNING
.Use a phone after stopping your vehicle
in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme
caution at all times so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
. If you find yourself unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
talking on the phone, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your vehicle
before doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, use a
phone after starting the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an
owner of a Bluetooth®enabled cellular
phone, you can set up the wireless
connection between your cellular phone
and the in-vehicle phone module. With
Bluetooth
®wireless technology, you can
make or receive a telephone call with your
cellular phone in your pocket. Once your cellular phone is paired to the
in-vehicle phone module, no phone con-
necting procedure is required. Your phone
is automatically connected with the in-
vehicle phone module when the ignition
switch is pushed to the
“ON”position with
the registered cellular phone turned on
and carried in the vehicle.
You can register up to 5 different Blue-
tooth
®cellular phones in the in-vehicle
phone module. However, you can talk on
only one cellular phone at a time.
When a call is active, the audio system and
microphone (located in the ceiling in front
of the RearView mirror) are used for the
handsfree communications.
If the audio system is being used at the
time, the audio mode will mute and will
stay muted until the active call is ended.
The INFINITI Voice Recognition system
supports the phone commands, so dialing
a phone number using your voice is
possible.
Before using the Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System, refer to the following notes.
. Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth
®
functions share the same frequency
band (2.4 GHz). Using the Bluetooth®
and the wireless LAN functions at the
same time may slow down or discon-
nect the communication and cause
undesired noise. It is recommended
that you turn off the wireless LAN (Wi-
Fi) when using the Bluetooth
®func-
tions.
. Set up the wireless connection between
a cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module before using the Blue-
tooth
®Hands-Free Phone System.
. Some Bluetooth®enabled cellular
phones may not be recognized by the
in-vehicle phone module.
. You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:
— Your vehicle is outside of the tele-
phone service area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is
difficult to receive radio waves; such
as in a tunnel, in an underground
parking garage, behind a tall build-
ing or in a mountainous area.
— Your cellular phone is locked in
order not to be dialed.
. When the radio wave condition is not
ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it
may be difficult to hear the other
person’s voice during a call.
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Bluetooth®HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
(models without navigation system)

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................. 5-3
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst........................................... 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover......................... 5-7
Off-road recovery............................................. 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................. 5-8
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions ........................................... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch ................................. 5-9 Operating range for engine start function ...... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch operation ........... 5-10
Steering lock (if so equipped)........................ 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions ............ 5-11
Emergency engine shut off ............................ 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................... 5-12
Before starting the engine ................................. 5-13
Starting the engine ............................................ 5-13
Driving the vehicle ............................................. 5-14
Automatic transmission ................................. 5-14
Parking brake .................................................... 5-19
INFINITI drive mode selector............................... 5-20
Standard mode ............................................. 5-20
Sport mode ................................................... 5-20 Snow mode ................................................. 5-21
Eco mode .................................................... 5-21
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-23 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system......... 5-24
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ...... 5-27
Lane camera unit maintenance .................... 5-32
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system (if so equipped)...... 5-32
BSW system operation ................................. 5-34
BSI system operation................................... 5-37
BSW/BSI driving situations .......................... 5-40
BSW/BSI malfunction................................... 5-45
System maintenance.................................... 5-45
Cruise control.................................................... 5-46
Precautions on cruise control....................... 5-46
Cruise control operations ............................. 5-46
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-48
Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-49
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode...... 5-49
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-50

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation............................................. 5-51
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-66
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................. 5-69
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-70
Precautions on Distance Control
Assist system ................................................ 5-70
Distance Control Assist operation .................. 5-72
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-82 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-83
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-86 Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-87
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-90
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-90
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-90
Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-92
Sonar system (if so equipped) ........................... 5-93 Sonar indicator.............................................. 5-94
Sonar system OFF switch ............................... 5-95
Power steering................................................... 5-95 Brake system .................................................... 5-95
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-95
Parking brake break-in................................. 5-96
Brake assist ...................................................... 5-96
Brake assist................................................. 5-96
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-96
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-99
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............ 5-100 Active trace control (if so equipped)........... 5-101
Rise-up and build-up ................................. 5-101
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-101
Hill Start Assist system ................................... 5-102
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system (if
so equipped)................................................... 5-103
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-103 Freeing a frozen door lock ......................... 5-103
Antifreeze .................................................. 5-103
Battery....................................................... 5-103
Draining of coolant water........................... 5-104
Tire equipment .......................................... 5-104
Special winter equipment .......................... 5-104
Driving on snow or ice ............................... 5-104
Engine block heater (if so equipped).......... 5-105
Active noise control......................................... 5-106

WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
not be left alone either. They could
accidentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
. Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
. Keep the trunk lid closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn
into the passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the trunk lid open,
follow these precautions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the
air recirculation to off
and the fan control to high to
circulate the air. .
If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the trunk lid or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.
. The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic when-
ever:
—The vehicle is raised for service.
—You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
—You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
—You have had an accident involvingdamage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
Starting and driving5-3
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING

5-4Starting and driving
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gases in the three-way
catalyst are burned at high temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
.The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot. Keep people, animals or
flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
CAUTION
.Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline seriously reduce
the three-way catalyst’s ability to help
reduce exhaust pollutants.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions
in the ignition, fuel injection, or elec-
trical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing
it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the
engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of
performance or other unusual operating
conditions are detected. Have the vehicle
inspected promptly by an INFINITI retai-
ler.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
three-way catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’ s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one