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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P.5-56)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-28)
3. Sonar system OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.5-51) 4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-38)
5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer (P.2-7)
6. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-34) 7. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Left
side)
—ENTER or tuning switch (P.4-74)
— BACK switch (P.4-74)
— TALK switch (P.4-101)/Phone
switch (P.4-77, 4-87)
— Volume control switches (P.4-74)
— Source select switch (P.4-74)
9. Trip computer switch (P.2-26)
10. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-31)
11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right side)
—Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-23)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P.5-9)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-34)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-34)
16. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-39)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-35)
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18. Rear window and outside mirrordefroster switch (P.2-34)
19. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-47)
20. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-29)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P.5-56)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-28)
3. Sonar system OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.5-51) 4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-38)
5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer (P.2-7)
6. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-34) 7. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Left
side)
—ENTER or tuning switch (P.4-74)
— BACK switch (P.4-74)
— TALK switch (P.4-101)/Phone
switch (P.4-77, 4-87)
— Volume control switches (P.4-74)
— Source select switch (P.4-74)
9. Trip computer switch (P.2-26)
10. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-31)
11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right side)
—Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-23)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P.5-9)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-34)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-34)
16. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-39)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-35)
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COCKPIT
18. Rear window and outside mirror (if soequipped) defroster switch (P.2-34)
19. Glove box lid release handle (P.2-47)
20. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-29)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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nates if any of the following are displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” (P.2-
17).
Preview Function warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Brake Assist (with Preview Function)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and set
the ICC system again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.
Seat belt warning light
The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied. For approximately 5
seconds after the ignition switch is in the
ON position, the system does not activate
the warning light for the front passenger.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-11) for precautions
on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain
side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt are operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems needs servicing
and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest INFINITI retailer.
.
The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint systems and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-35).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
retailer as soon as possible.
8. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch pedal depressed.
9. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
10. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
11. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See“Window washer fluid”
(P.8-14).)
12. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
13. Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See
“Fuel-filler
cap ”(P.3-32).)
14. Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure detected. The
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears
each time the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position as long as the low tire
pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated. If this warning appears, stop the
vehicle and adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information label.
(See “Low tire pressure warning light” (P.2-
12) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.5-4).)
15.“Time to rest” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “time
to rest” indicator activates. You can set the
time for up to 6 hours. (See “Trip computer”
(P.2-26).)
16. Low outside temperature warn-
ing
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 378F(3 8C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-26).)
17. Cruise indicator
Cruise main switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See“Cruise control” (P.5-21) for details.
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How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with
the Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, power door lock switch or
mechanical key. 5. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The
vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. After about 30 seconds the
vehicle security system automatically
shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every
approximately 3 seconds. If, during this
30-second pre-arm time period, the
door is unlocked, or the ignition switch
is pushed to ACC or ON, the system will
not arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and trunk lid locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn
sounds intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the
alarm reactivates if the vehicle is 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, or when 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.
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.................................................................... 3-3
Intelligent Key ................................................. 3-3
Valet hand-off.................................................. 3-4
Doors .................................................................. 3-5 Locking with mechanical key ........................... 3-5
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key................................................ 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ......................... 3-6
Locking with power door lock switch ............... 3-6
Automatic door locks....................................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range ........................ 3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ........................ 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ............................... 3-10
Battery saver system ..................................... 3-12
Warning signals............................................. 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-14 How to use remote keyless entry system....... 3-14
Hood ................................................................. 3-17
Retractable hard top .......................................... 3-18 Before operating the retractable hard top ...... 3-18
When operating the retractable hard top ....... 3-20
Indicators for the retractable hard top ........... 3-22
Opening the retractable hard top .................. 3-23 Closing the retractable hard top .................. 3-24
If the retractable hard top does not open or
close electrically .......................................... 3-24
Operating the retractable hard top using the
Intelligent Key (if so equipped) .................... 3-25
Initializing of the retractable hard top.......... 3-25
Troubleshooting guide ................................. 3-26
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-28 Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-28
Trunk open request switch ........................... 3-28
Auto closure ................................................ 3-29
Trunk release power cancel switch ............... 3-29
Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-30
Unique rear parts (INFINITI Performance
Line model) ....................................................... 3-30
Fuel-filler door................................................... 3-31 Opening the fuel-filler door.......................... 3-31
Fuel-filler cap............................................... 3-32
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-34 Manual operation (if so equipped) ............... 3-34
Electric operation (if so equipped) ............... 3-34
Sun visors......................................................... 3-35
Mirrors .............................................................. 3-35
Inside mirror................................................ 3-35
Outside mirrors............................................ 3-36