Hybrid System-4Hybrid System Overview
The emergency shut-off system is activated
and the high-voltage system automatically
turns off in the following conditions:
.Front and side collisions in which the
air bags are deployed.
. Certain rear collisions.
. Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid
®System malfunctions
For the above collisions and the certain
hybrid system malfunctions, the READY to
drive indicator light will turn off. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders” (P.2-10).
The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an
event that could cause injury or an
accident. If the emergency shut-off system
activates, the hybrid system may not
switched to READY to drive position,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Even if the
ignition switch is switched to READY to
drive position, the system may shut-off
suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the
nearest INFINITI retailer or contact an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible. To start the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System:
1. Depress the brake pedal and place the ignition switch in the ON position when
the transmission is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position (P is recommended).
(For more details, see “Push-button
ignition switch” (P.5-9).)
2. The READY to drive indicator light
flashes, then turns illuminated. (The
hybrid system switched to the READY to
drive mode when the indicator light
illuminates.)
When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be
driven, even if the gasoline engine is not
running.
NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops
automatically. It may stop during low
speed driving, deceleration or when the
vehicle is stopped.
The gasoline engine may automatically
run in the following conditions:
. The level of remaining charge in the
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery is low. The
engine runs to charge the Li-ion
battery and to provide power to the drive the vehicle.
. The temperature of the engine coolant
is low.
. Based on driving conditions.
. The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position, the driver’ s seat belt is
released and the driver’s side door is
then opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows
based on driving conditions and the Li-ion
battery charge.
STARTING AND SLOW SPEED DRIV-
ING
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING
The system automatically controls the
gasoline engine and electric motor in order
to obtain the optimum fuel mileage and
performance, depending on the driving
situation and available Li-ion battery
charge.
When the remaining battery level is low,
the Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that is driven to generate electric
power while the vehicle is driving.
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM
0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)....................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ....................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-5
Cockpit ................................................................ 0-6 Instrument panel................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ............................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10
VQ35HR engine ........................................... 0-10
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-11
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1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Assist charge gauge (P.2-8)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-21)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
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METERS AND GAUGES
Warninglight Name
Page
12-volt batteryCharge warning
light 2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-11
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*2-11
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-12
Brake warning light (red) 2-12
Direct Response Hybrid®Sys-
tem warning light 2-13
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)*
2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-13
High temperature warning light 2-14
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-14
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
light (orange)*
2-14
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15 Warning
light Name
Page
Master warning light 2-16
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-16
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light
2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-17
Indicator light Name
Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) off indicator light* 2-17
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light2-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-18
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
indicator light
(green)*2-18
ECO drive indicator light 2-18
EV indicator light
2-18
Exterior light indicator2-18
Front fog light indicator light 2-18 Indicator
light Name
Page
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-18
High beam indicator light 2-18
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light*2-18
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
light (green)*
2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-19
READY to drive indicator light 2-20
Security indicator light 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-20
*: if so equipped
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Assist charge gauge ........................................ 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-10 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-11
Warning lights ............................................... 2-11
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-17
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-21 Operational indicators ................................... 2-23
Maintenance indicators ................................. 2-26
Trip computer ................................................ 2-28
Security systems ............................................... 2-32 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-32
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-35 Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................. 2-37
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-38 Xenon headlights......................................... 2-38
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-38
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-43
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-43
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ............. 2-43
Horn ................................................................. 2-44
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-44
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-46
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-47
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch
(if so equipped) ................................................ 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-48
Clock................................................................. 2-49
Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-49
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-49
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-50
Front............................................................ 2-50
Rear............................................................. 2-50
Storage ............................................................. 2-51 Cup holders ................................................. 2-51
Sunglasses holder ...................................... 2-52
Glove box .................................................... 2-52
Console box................................................. 2-53
Card holder.................................................. 2-53
Rear pocket ................................................. 2-54
2-6Instruments and controls
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1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Assist charge gauge (P.2-8)5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-21)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-8) *: The needle indicators in the speed-
ometer, tachometer, assist charge gauge
and fuel gauge may move slightly after the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK
position. 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
2-10Instruments and controls
12-volt battery charge warning lightMaster warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Lane Departure Warning (LDW) light (green)*
Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) system warning light (orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
Brake system warning light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning light (red)
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) OFF indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Direct Response Hybrid®System warning
lightAutomatic transmission (AT) position indica-
tor light *: if so equipped
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warning
light (orange)*Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green)*
Engine oil pressure warning lightECO drive indicator light
High temperature warning lightEV indicator light
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering) warn-
ing lightExterior light indicator
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Front fog light indicator light
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
®System. 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 liquid crystal
display between the speedometer and
tachometer. (See “Dot matrix liquid crystal
display” (P.2-21).)
WARNING LIGHTS
12-volt battery charge warning
light
If the light comes on when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, it may indicate
the charging system is not functioning
properly. See an INFINITI retailer immedi-
ately.
CAUTION
The charging system may not be functioning
properly if the 12-volt battery charge warn-
ing light comes on while the hybrid system
is running. The hybrid system will stop
operating when the 12-volt battery becomes
discharged. Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place and contact your INFINITI
retailer.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional. If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the hybrid system is running, or while
driving, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. (See
“Brake system”(P.5-
96).)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) sys-
tem warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator light will first
illuminate in orange and turn green before
turning off. This indicates that the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) systems are operational.
If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the BSW and BSI
systems are not functioning properly.
Although the vehicle is still driveable, have
the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/
Blind Spot Intervention
TM(BSI) system”
(P.5-31).
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