SSI0806
1. Hood (P.3-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal—Operation (P.2-34)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)
3. Windshield wiper and washer —Operation (P.2-31) —
Maintenance (P.8-21)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P.2-52)
5. Power windows (P.2-50)
6. Recovery hook (P.6-14)
7. Fog light (P.2-39)
8. Tires —
Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-3)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P.2-15, P.5-4)
9. Outside mirrors (P.3-26)
10. Doors —Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
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EXTERIOR FRONT
SIC4683
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P.5-58)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-18)
3. Sonar system off switch (if so equipped) (P.5-53) 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 (if so equipped)
(P.4-101)/Phone switch (if so
equipped) (P.4-77, P.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.5-22)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-24)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P.5-12)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-23)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-23)
16. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-39)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-38)
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COCKPIT
2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9
Compass (if so equipped) .................................... 2-9 Zone variation change procedure ................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-12 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-12
Warning lights ............................................... 2-12
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-17
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-20
Indicators for operation ................................. 2-22
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-24
Trip computer ................................................ 2-26
Security systems ............................................... 2-28
Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-28
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-31
Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) ................................................. 2-33 Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-34
Xenon headlights......................................... 2-34
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-38
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Horn ................................................................. 2-39
Heated seats..................................................... 2-39
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ................. 2-41
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-41
Clock................................................................. 2-42 Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-42
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-42
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (if so equipped).... 2-43 Front............................................................ 2-43
Rear............................................................. 2-44
Storage ............................................................. 2-44 Cup holders ................................................. 2-44
Sunglasses holder ...................................... 2-46
Glove box .................................................... 2-46
Console box................................................. 2-47
Card holder (if so equipped) ........................ 2-48
Storage box (if so equipped)........................ 2-49
Coat hooks .................................................. 2-49>
SIC4683
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P.5-58)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-18)
3. Sonar system off switch (if so equipped) (P.5-53) 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 (if so equipped)
(P.4-101)/Phone switch (if so
equipped) (P.4-77, P.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.5-22)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-24)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P.5-12)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-23)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-23)
16. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-39)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-38)
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COCKPIT
2-18Instruments and controls
See“Automatic transmission” (P.5-14) for
further details.
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO (if so
equipped),
orposition and the
front side marker lights, the front parking
lights, instrument panel lights, rear combi-
nation lights, license plate lights or head-
lights are on. The indicator turns off when
these lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. (See
“Fog light switch” (P.2-39).)
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
() will be lit and the passenger front air
bag will be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-43) of this
manual.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential emis-
sion control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (11.4
liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential
emission control system malfunction ex-
ists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an
emission control system inspection/main-
tenance test. (See “Readiness for Inspec-
tion/Maintenance (I/M) test (US only)” (P.9-23).)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come
on in one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady —
An emission control system malfunc-
tion has been detected. Check the fuel-
filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning appears on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display. If the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off
after a few driving trips. If thelight
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the retailer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking —
An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission con-
trol system.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
SIC2045
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. The alarm will
not stop if 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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2-34Instruments and controls
SIC3239
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors (if so equipped), start
the engine and push the switch
*1on. The
indicator light
*2will come on. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or damage
the rear window defroster.
XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
. When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xenon
headlights replaced at an INFINITI retai-
ler.
. Xenon headlights provide considerably
more light than conventional headlights.
If they are not correctly aimed, they
might temporarily blind an oncoming
driver or the driver ahead of you and
cause a serious accident. If headlights
are not aimed correctly, immediately
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer
and have the headlights adjusted cor-
rectly.
When the xenon headlight is initially
turned on, its brightness or color varies
slightly. However, the color and brightness
will soon stabilize.
.The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off operation. It is generally desirable not to turn off
the headlights for short intervals (for
example, when the vehicle stops at a
traffic signal). Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only),
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon head-
lights is not reduced.
. If the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will dras-
tically decrease, the light will start
blinking, or the color of the light will
become reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
SIC3267
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
*1Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail,
license plate and instrument lights
will come on.
*2Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.
SIC3268
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off
automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
orposition. The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
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