0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)....................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ....................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4
Exterior (INFINITI Performance Line model) ........... 0-5
Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-6 Cockpit................................................................ 0-7
Instrument panel................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ........................................... 0-10
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-11 VQ37VHR engine ......................................... 0-11
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-12
0-10Illustrated table of contents
SIC4288
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display
(P.2-20)/Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-7)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
METERS AND GAUGES
0-12Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)* 2-12
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-13
Automatic Transmission check
warning light*
2-13
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*
2-14
Intelligent Key warning light 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light
2-16
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-17Indicator
light Name
Page
Automatic Transmission posi-
tion indicator light* 2-17
Exterior light indicator
2-18
Front fog light indicator light 2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-18
High beam indicator light 2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-18
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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>
2-6Instruments and controls
SIC4288
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display
(P.2-20)/Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-7)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
*: The needle indicators in the speed-
ometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge
may move slightly after the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCK posi-
tion. This is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
.
For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampened
with water. Never use a rough cloth,
alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of
solvent or paper towel with a chemical
cleaning agent. They will scratch or
cause discoloration to the lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as water on
the meter lens. Spraying liquid may
cause the system to malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES
2-12Instruments and controls
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*Intelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Master warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Automatic transmission check warning
light*Preview Function warning light (orange)*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator
light**: if so equipped
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Exterior light indicator
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-20).)
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models) (if so equipped)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-48).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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.1-13) 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
supplemental front air bag, supplemental
side air bag, supplemental curtain side-
impact air bag and pretensioner seat belt
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-
tensioner seat belt may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-38).WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag,
curtain side-impact air bag systems and/or
pretensioner seat belt 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.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating,
thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery. When the vehicle dynamic control warning
light illuminates, the vehicle dynamic
control system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver that the vehicle dynamic
control system’s fail-safe mode is operat-
ing. For example, the vehicle dynamic
control system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the vehicle dynamic control
system function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer. For addi-
tional information, see
“Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P.5-58) of this
manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ON” position, the indicator shows the
automatic selector position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the selected
gear due to a transmission protection
mode, the AT position indicator light will
blink and a chime will sound.
Instruments and controls2-17
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.