3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves
when the buttons are pushed. The FAA
advises that the radio waves may affect
aircraft navigation and communication sys-
tems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key
while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons
are not operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-
filler door, activate the panic alarm and
open the windows by pushing the buttons
on the Intelligent Key from outside the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concern-
ing the purchase and use of additional
Intelligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retai-
ler.The lock and unlock buttons on the
Intelligent Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent Key
and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons,
approach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m)
from the door.SPA2100
*1LOCK button
*2UNLOCK button
*3TRUNK button
*4PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash
and the horn (or the outside chime) will
sound as a confirmation. For details, see
“Setting hazard indicator and horn mode”
(P.3-16).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
Operate the door handles to confirm that
the doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door and fuel-filler door will
unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key again within 5 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors will unlock. All doors will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations is
performed within 1 minute after pushing
the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key
while the doors are locked. If during this 1-
minute time period, the UNLOCK button on
the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors will
be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
.
Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
. Inserting the Intelligent Key into the
Intelligent Key port. During this 1
minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is
pushed, all doors will be locked auto-
matically after another 1 minute.
Opening windows
The UNLOCKbutton*2operation also
allows you to open the window that is
equipped with the automatic open func-
tion. This function will not operate while
the window timer is activated or the
windows need to be initialized. (See
“Power windows” (P.2-49).)
To open the window, push the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key for about 3
seconds after the door is unlocked. To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
If the window open operation is stopped
on the way while pushing the UNLOCK
button, release and push the UNLOCKbutton again until the window opens
completely.
Window cannot be closed using the In-
telligent Key.
The door window can also be operated by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock.
(See
“Doors” (P.3-5).)
Opening trunk lid
1. Push the TRUNK*3button on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*4on the
key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
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Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn
(chime) operation, push the LOCK
*1and UNLOCK*2buttons on the In-
telligent Key simultaneously for more than
2 seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is set,
the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn
mode is set, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
SPA2318
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right
and left locks. Push the hood down to
lock the hood securely into place.
WARNING
. Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do
so could cause the hood to fly open and
result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
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HOOD
3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2628
Interior/exterior view
1. Retractable hard top indicators (in the
dot matrix liquid crystal display)
2. Retractable hard top operating switch
3. Hard top
4. Rear parcel shelf
5. Trunk lid
6. Separator
7. Side flap
BEFORE OPERATING THE RETRACT-
ABLE HARD TOP
The retractable hard top on this vehicle is
electrically operated. You can fully open or
close the retractable hard top only by
pushing the operating switch located on
the center console.
The retractable hard top operating switch
must be operated under all of the following
conditions.
. When the vehicle is stopped
. When the engine is running .
When the separator is fixed in the
position separating the roof storage
area and the trunk room
. When the trunk lid is closed
CAUTION
Always keep the engine running while
operating the retractable hard top. Even if
the engine stops, the retractable hard top
will also operate when the ignition switch is
in the ON position, but be sure to run the
engine to prevent battery discharge.
Be sure to follow the operating instructions
and all of the warnings and cautions in this
section.
Improper operation of the retractable hard
top could cause a system malfunction,
damage or deterioration of the retractable
hard top material and related parts.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle in a safe and level
location and apply the parking brake.
. Make sure the parking area is clear of
obstacles and there is enough clearance
RETRACTABLE HARD TOP
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.Do not sit or place excessive weight on
the top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps and
trunk lid, especially when the retractable
hard top is being operated. The retract-
able hard top may be damaged.
. Do not drive the vehicle with the
retractable hard top partially opened.
Always make sure the retractable hard
top is either fully opened or closed
before driving.
. Secure items so that they cannot be
blown from the vehicle while driving
with the retractable hard top open.
. Do not install a roof rack or a roof carrier
on the retractable hard top. The retract-
able hard top or the roof rack or both
may be damaged when the retractable
hard top is operated.
WHEN OPERATING THE RETRACT-
ABLE HARD TOP
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the body
away from moving parts such as the
retractable hard top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps, trunk lid and power windows.
CAUTION
Do not place any items in the storage space
for the retractable hard top. A caution label
is attached on the floor in the retractable
hard top storage space. Cargo that contacts
the retractable hard top may damage the
retractable hard top or cargo.
NOTE:
In case of low battery or low temperature,
the retractable hard top may temporarily
stop moving during the operation. This
functions to protect the retractable hard
top control mechanism, and it is not a
malfunction.
If the retractable hard top is opened and
closed repeatedly in a short period of time,
it may stop moving to protect the retract-
able hard top motor. Wait for approxi-
mately 20 minutes before operating the
retractable hard top again.
SPA2629
Separator
The retractable hard top can be operated
only when the trunk room is separated.
1. Pull the strap
*Aand open the
separator.
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SPA2633
CLOSING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
1. Make sure the trunk lid is securelyclosed before operating the retractable
hard top.
2. Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to the P (Park) position (for
the automatic transmission models) or
the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for the manual transmission
models).
3. Start the engine.
4. Push the CLOSE side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it until the retractable hard top is fully
closed.
.When the CLOSE side of the retract-
able hard top operating switch is
pushed a beep sounds.
.“ROOF IN OPERATION” is displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display while the retractable hard
top is in motion.
.The windows will automatically be fully opened.
5. Release the switch when the retractable hard top is fully closed.
.When the retractable hard top isfully closed, a beep sounds.
.“ROOF CLOSED” is displayed on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display
when the retractable hard top is
fully closed.
IF THE RETRACTABLE HARD TOP
DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE ELEC-
TRICALLY
If you cannot operate the retractable hard
top with the operating switch, first check
whether all the following operating condi-
tions are satisfied.
. The vehicle is stopped .
The engine is running
. The separator is fixed in the position
separating the roof storage area and
the trunk room
. Make sure that no objects interfere with
the rear parcel shelf, the side flaps and
the retractable hard top.
. The trunk lid is closed
If the retractable hard top still does not
move under the above conditions or has
any system malfunction, see an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the retractable hard
top partially opened.
. When the buzzer continuously sounds
while the vehicle is being driven, im-
mediately park the car in a safe location
and check that the retractable hard top
is not partially open
. If the retractable hard top cannot be
operated properly, see an INFINITI retai-
ler as soon as possible to have your
vehicle checked.
3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” (P.5-3) of this
manual.
. 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 trunk
closed, when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to Intelligent Keys.
CAUTION
The mechanisms that operate the retract-
able hard top are installed in the trunk lid.
For this reason, the trunk lid is heavier than
those on most vehicles. Opening and clos-
ing the trunk may take more effort than
conventional trunk lids. The additional effort
is normal for this vehicle.
SPA2307
TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH
The trunk lid release switch*Ais located
on the instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release
switch down as illustrated. To close, push
the trunk lid down.
You can open the trunk lid with Intelligent
Key. (See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7)
or “Remote keyless entry system” (P.3-14).)
SPA2404
TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCH
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
*Awhen the
Intelligent Key is within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function
regardless of the inside lock knob position.
(See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).)
TRUNK LID
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SPA2634
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk lid securely latched,
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the eventthat people become locked inside the trunk
or in the event of the loss of electrical
power such as a discharged battery.
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle
*1until the lock
releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
JVP0104X
INFINITI Performance Line model
The INFINITI Performance Line model has
unique exhaust pipes. These parts are
close to the ground and may be damaged
if they contact objects such as parking
blocks, etc.
CAUTION
Reduce vehicle speed to decrease the
possibility of damaging these parts when:
. driving on bumpy or rutted roads
. entering or exiting parking garages and
driveways
UNIQUE REAR PARTS (INFINITI Performance
Line model)