2013 INFINITI M ESP

INFINITI Connection™ System* (if so equipped)
Infiniti connection provides various types of information
and services by connecting your vehicle to the Infiniti
c onnection data c enter. For more details on the Infiniti
c onnection service, terms and conditions, please refer
to www.Infiniticonnection.com.
Available services include:

Infiniti p ersonal Assistant – to access Infiniti p ersonal Assistant, select “c onnect to voice Menu”
from the Infiniti c onnection menu or touch the

key (if available on the map screen). At the

voice prompt, say “Infiniti p ersonal Assistant” to be connected.
• your Infiniti p ersonal Assistant can send destination information directly to your vehicle.
t o access, go to the Infiniti c onnection menu and select “Sync All Information Feeds”.
then go to the feeds menu page and download the desired destination information.

Automatic c ollision notification – In case of air bag deployment, a signal is sent containing
the vehicle location and customer information and notifies the proper authorities.

emergency c all (if so equipped) – this service provides emergency assistance by connecting
subscriber to an Infiniti c onnection Specialist.
• In case of an emergency, press the in-vehicle
telematics SOS button

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• A Response Specialist will provide assistance based
on the situation described by the vehicle’s occupant.

enhanced Roadside Assistance (if so equipped) –
Roadside Assistance can be accessed by touching
the Infiniti c onnection key on the Info menu, the

key (if available on the map screen) or by pressing the
SOS button.
• this service allows subscribers to receive assistance for a non-emergency incident such as
towing or a third party response.
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new system features
Rear Sonar System (if so equipped)
with the shift lever in the R (REVERSE) position, this
system will sound a tone and the sonar indicator

01 will
appear in the front display to alert you to obstacles
within up to 3.9 feet (1.2 m) from the bumper with a
decreased coverage area at the outer corners of
the bumper.

the system tones faster as the vehicle gets closer to the
obstacle. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle is
less than 11.8 in (30 cm) from the bumper.

turn the system off by pushing the Rear Sonar System off
switch

02 . p
ush the switch again to activate the system.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
*Infiniti c onnection™ is only available on vehicles equipped with optional Infiniti c onnection™ subscription service.
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Automatic Anti-glare Mirrors
the inside rearview mirror and both outside mirrors are designed to automatically change
reflection according to the intensity of the headlights of the vehicle following you.

the anti-glare system will be automatically turned on when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
• If warranted, Roadside Assistance may also be used in conjunction with the emergency
Assistance service by pressing the SOS button.

My Schedule – Access your personal online Google c alendar™, hear details read via text-to-
speech** and select locations as a destination via the navigation system.

Report Stolen vehicle – A Response Specialist will attempt to obtain location information
from a reported stolen vehicle and provide that information to local law enforcement agencies
to assist in the recovery of your stolen vehicle.

Remote door Lock/unlock – Remotely access your vehicle via Infiniti c onnection Response
Specialist or designated website to remotely lock or unlock your vehicle.

Alarm notification – this system will notify you when the factory-installed vehicle alarm
system has been activated.

Scheduled Maintenance notification – Receive scheduled maintenance notifications based
on mileage data provided by your vehicle.

Maintenance Alert – Receive notification of a vehicle system malfunction that triggers
instrument panel warning lights.

destination Assistance – Receive point-of-interest assistance via guided IvR (Interactive
v oice Response), Response Specialist or Infiniti c onnection web portal.

destination Send-to vehicle – Find and download point-of interest information from
GoogleMaps™.

connected Search – Select “c onnected Search” from the d estination menu on the vehicle’s
navigation system to conduct a point-of-interest search within a certain distance of the
vehicle’s location.

drive Zone – Monitor the movement of your vehicle within a specified region. Set up boundaries
in the Monitoring section of the Infiniti c onnection web portal.

Max Speed Alert – Set up a maximum speed on the Infiniti c onnection web portal. you will
receive notifications if your vehicle exceeds the max speed setting.

Mobile Information Service (if so equipped) – Receive the latest news headlines, stock
quotes and sports scores by setting up preferences on the Mobile Information Service page
in the Infiniti c onnection web portal.

valet Alert – u se valet Alert to set up a 0.2 mile radius around your vehicle.
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Activate alerts by pressing the “c onnect to voice Menu” button on the Infiniti c onnection
screen or by pressing the
key on the map screen.
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At the prompt, say “v alet Alert” and then “Activate” or “d eactivate”.
**Laws in some communities may restrict the use of text-to-speech. check local regulations before using this feature.
For more information, refer to the “Viewing technical information (section 7)” of your navigation System Owner’s Manual.

essential information
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Warning Systems Switch (if so equipped)
the warning systems switch
01 will turn the Lane
d eparture warning (Ldw), Blind Spot warning (BS w)
and Forward c ollision warning (Fcw) systems on or off.

when the warning systems switch is turned off, the
indicator

02 on the switch is off. If the warning
systems switch is illuminated, the system is on. the
indicator will also be off if all of the warning systems
are deactivated using the settings menu.

to enable or disable these systems, perform the
following operation:
1. press the SEttING button

03 on the control panel.
2. using the InFInItI c ontroller

04 , highlight the
“driver Assistance” key
05 on the display.
then
press the ENtER button
06 .

3. highlight the corresponding warning system key


07 , select On (enabled) or OFF (disabled) and
press the ENtER button.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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Accessing the Front Cup Holders
to open the cup holders, push the
lid

01 down and release.

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and
controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual. 01
Infiniti Drive Mode Selector
turn the switch to the following position to select the
corresponding drive mode:
01 Standard (•) - for standard or normal
driving.
02 SPOR
t - the engine and transmission will adjust, resulting
in higher engine rpm and a more aggressive shift pattern. In this mode, fuel economy may be reduced.
03 SNOW – u
sed on snowy roads or slippery areas. In this mode, engine output is controlled to
avoid wheel spin.
04 ECO
– Adjusts engine and transmission points to enhance fuel economy.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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INFINITI Intelligent Key™ System
the InFInItI Intelligent k ey™ system allows you to
lock or unlock your vehicle, open your trunk and start
the engine.
nO te: It is important to make sure the Intelligent k ey is
with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).

the operating range of the Intelligent k ey is within
31.5 in (80 cm) from each request switch.

to lock the vehicle, push either door handle request
switch

01 once or press the
button
02 on the keyfob.

to unlock the vehicle, perform one of the following procedures:
• Push either door handle request switch

01 once;
the corresponding
door will unlock. p ush the door handle request switch
01 again within
1 minute; all other doors will unlock, or
• Press the

button
03 on the keyfob to unlock the driver’s side door.
press the
button again; all other doors will unlock.

to open the trunk, press the button
04 for more than 1 second.

the Intelligent k ey can also be used to activate the panic alarm by pressing
and holding the

button
05 for more than 1 second. Once activated, the
panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
InteLLIGent key BAtteRy dISchARGe

If the battery of the Intelligent k ey is discharged, or
environmental conditions interfere with the Intelligent
k ey operation, start the engine according to the
following procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (P ARk) position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent k ey and a chime will sound.
4. w ithin 10 seconds after the chime sounds, push the ignition switch while depressing the
brake pedal and the engine will start.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”, “Starting and driving (section 5)” and
the “Maintenance and do-it yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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first drive features

first drive features
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FM/AM/SiriusXM™* Satellite Radio With CD/DVD Player (if so equipped)
01 VOLUME/ON•OFF CONTROL KNOB


press the VOL/ON•OFF control knob to turn the system on or off. turn the knob right or
left to increase or decrease the volume.
02 tUNE/FOLDER/AUDIO CONtROL kNOB


to manually tune the radio, turn the tUNE/FOLDER/AUDIO knob left or right.
03 SEEk•
CAt/tRACk BUttONS

to scan quickly and stop at the previous or next broadcast station, press the or
end of the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button.

For SiriusxM™ satellite radio, press the or end of the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button to
switch to the first channel of the previous or next category.

to change tracks on a cd , press the or end of the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button.

to fast forward or rewind a track on a cd , press and hold the or end of the
SEEK•CAT/TRACK button.
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tA tION PRESEt BUtt ONS

twelve stations can be set for the FM band, six for the AM band and eighteen for SiriusxM
satellite radio.

to store a station in a preset, you must first select a radio band by pressing the FM•AM
05
or
XM
06 button, then tune to the desired AM, FM or SiriusxM satellite radio station.


then press and hold the desired station preset button (1-6) until the preset number is
updated on the display and the sound is briefly muted. the channel indicator will then
display and the sound will resume. programming is now complete.

to retrieve a previously set station, select the radio band where the preset was stored then
press the corresponding station select button (1-6).
*SiriusxM™ Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with optional Sirius xM satellite subscription service.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.


Speak in a clear and natural voice without pausing between words.

Look straight ahead and avoid speaking too loudly or too softly.

to go back to the previous command, say “Go back”.

to cancel a voice recognition session, say “exit” or press and hold the
or
button.

to interrupt the system voice and give a command quickly, press the
or
button.

when speaking phonebook names, please be aware some phones require the last name to be
spoken before the first name. For example, “Michael Smith” may be spoken as “Smith Michael”.

to increase or decrease the volume of the voice prompts, push the volume control switches

or
+ on the steering wheel or turn the VOL/ON•OFF control knob on the audio system while

the system is responding.

If the voice Recognition system does not recognize your voice commands, train the system
using the Speaker Adaptation Mode. See your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

Some commands are not available while the vehicle is in motion.

the “help” command can be used to hear a list of available commands at any time.

please refer to the cellular phone manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for detailed information
regarding your Bluetooth phone.
Bluetooth® System with Navigation* (if so equipped)
cOnnectInG pROceduRe
nO te: the vehicle must be stationary when connecting
the phone.
1. press the PhONE button on the instrument panel or
the

button on the steering wheel and select the
“connect phone” key.
2. Initiate connecting from the phone.
• The connecting procedure varies according to each
cellular phone model. For detailed connecting
instructions and a list of compatible phones,
please visit www.InfinitiUSA.com/bluetooth.
• When prompted for a PIN code, enter “1234”
from the handset. (the pIn code is assigned
by InFInItI and cannot be changed.)
3. when the connecting is complete, the screen will
return to the phone menu display.