The BSI system turns on when the dynamic driver
assistance switch on the steering wheel is
pushed when the “Blind Spot Intervention” is
enabled in the settings menu on the vehicle infor-
mation display. The BSI ON indicator light on the
instrument panel illuminates when the BSI sys-
tem is turned on.
The BSI system provides a chime and turns on or
flashes the Blind Spot Warning indicator light
even if the BSW system is off.
How to enable/disable the BSI system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the BSI system.1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use
the
to select “Driver Assistance”.
Then press the ENTER button.
2. Select “Driver Aids”, and press the ENTER
button.
3. To set the BSI system to on or off, use
the
buttons to navigate in the menu
and use the ENTER button to select or
change an item:
●Select “Blind Spot” and press the ENTER
button.
– To turn on the warning, use the ENTER
button to check box for “Warning (BSW)”
– To turn on the assistance system, use the
ENTER button to check box for “Assis-
tance (BSI)”
– Use the ENTER button to toggle through
the brightness choices — “Bright / STD
/Dark”
BSI temporarily not available
When any of the following messages appear on
the vehicle information display, a chime will sound
and the BSI system will be turned off automati-
cally.●“Unavailable Road is slippery” :
When the VDC system (except traction con-
trol system function) or ABS operates.
●“Unavailable VDC OFF” :
When the VDC system is turned off.
●“Unavailable Snow mode active” :
When the drive mode select switch is turned
to the SNOW mode.
●“Unavailable High Cabin Temp. ” :
When the camera detects that the interior
temperature is high (over approximately
104°F (40°C)) .
●“Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction” :
When side radar blockage is detected.
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again when
the above conditions no longer exist.
BSI malfunction
When the BSI system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound and
the BSI system warning light (orange) will illumi-
nate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the engine
off and restart the engine. If the warning light
(orange) continues to illuminate, have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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2. Select “Back-up Collision Interv.”, and press
the ENTER button.
3. To set the BCI system to on or off, use the
buttons to navigate in the menu and use the
ENTER button to select or change an item.
BCI temporarily not available
If the following messages appear on the vehicle
information display, a chime will sound and the
BCI system will be turned off automatically.
●“Unavailable High Accelerator Temp. ” :
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over ap-
proximately 104°F (40°C) and then started,
the BCI system may be deactivated auto-
matically and the “Unavailable High Accel-
erator Temp” message will appear in the
vehicle information display for a period of
time.
When the interior temperature is reduced,
turn off the BCI system and turn it on again.
●“Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction” :
When side radar blockage is detected.
When the blockage is removed, turn off the
BCI system and turn it on again.BCI malfunction
If the BCI system malfunctions, it will turn off
automatically, a chime will sound and the BCI
system warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the engine
off and restart the engine. If the warning light
(orange) continues to illuminate, have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. ON·OFF switch
●If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The SET indicator
in the vehicle information display will blink to
warn the driver.
●If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will be canceled automatically.
●If the SET indicator blinks, turn the cruise
control main switch off and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer.●The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned ON while pushing the ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET or CANCEL switch. To prop-
erly set the cruise control system, perform
the steps below in the order indicated.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
●when it is not possible to keep the ve-
hicle at a set speed
●in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
●on winding or hilly roads
●on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
●in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control,push the
ON·OFF switch on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the vehicle information display will illuminate.
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Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place, turn the engine off. When the radar
signal is temporarily interrupted, clean the sensor
area of the front bumper and perform the settings
again.
Condition C:
When the ICC system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the system warning light
(orange) will come on.Action to take:
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 ve-
hicle is still driveable under normal condi-
tions, have the vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer.Sensor maintenance
The sensor for the ICC systemAis located
behind the front bumper.
To keep the ICC system operating properly, be
sure to observe the following:
●Always keep the sensor area of the front
bumper clean.
●Do not strike or damage the areas around
the sensor.
●Do not cover or attach stickers or similar
objects on the front bumper near the sensor
area. This could cause failure or malfunction.
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To cancel the preset speed,use any of the
following methods:
1. Push the CANCEL button. The SET indica-
tor will go out.
2. Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator will
go out.
3. Turn the CRUISE ON/OFF switch off. Both
the CRUISE indicator and SET indicator will
go out.
To reset at a faster cruising speed,use one of
the following three methods:
1. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
2. Push and hold the ACCEL/RES set switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you de-
sire, release the switch.
3. Push, then quickly release the ACCEL/ RES
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed,use one
of the following three methods:
1. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.2. Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Re-
lease the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
3. Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed,push and re-
lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle will
resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
Automatic cancellation
Under the following condition, a chime will sound
and the system control is automatically canceled.
●When the vehicle slows down more than
8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed
●When the vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 20 MPH (32 km/h)
●When the shift lever is not in the D (Drive) or
Manual mode
●When the parking brake is applied
●When the VDC (including the traction con-
trol system) operates
●When a wheel slips
Warning light
When the system is not operating properly, the
chime sounds and the system warning light (or-
ange) will come on.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the engine,
resume driving and then perform the setting again.
If it is not possible to set 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.
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2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator:
Indicates whether it detects a vehicle in front
of you.To turn on the DCA system, push the dynamic
driver assistance switch
1on the steering wheel
after starting the engine. The Distance Control
Assist (DCA) system switch indicator light
2in
the vehicle information display will illuminate.
Push the dynamic driver assistance switch again
to turn off the DCA system. The Distance Control
Assist (DCA) system switch indicator light will
turn off.
The system will start to operate after the vehicle
speed becomes above approximately 3 MPH
(5 km/h).
The dynamic driver assistance switch is used for
the LDP, DCA and BCI systems. When the dy-namic driver assistance switch is pushed, the
LDP system will also turn on or off simultaneously.
The DCA system can be individually set to on or
off on the display. If the system is set to off, the
system will not turn on even if the dynamic driver
assistance switch is pushed to on. To set the
system to on or off on the display, see “Setting
DCA system to ON/OFF” in this section.
Setting DCA system to ON/OFF:
The DCA can be turned on/off in the vehicle
information display using the buttons on the
steering wheel.
1. Press the
button, and select the “Set-
tings” using the
. Then press the EN-
TER button.
2. Select the “Driver Aids”, and press the EN-
TER button.
3. Select “Forward”, and press the ENTER but-
ton.
4. To turn on the “Assistance (DCA)” check the
box using the ENTER button.
If the LDP, BSI and DCA systems are set to OFF
on the information display and the dynamic driver
assistance switch is pushed, the LDP ON indica-
tor light, BSI ON indicator light, and the Distance
Control Assist (DCA) system switch indicator
light will blink for approximately 2 seconds.
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●The system is designed to automatically
check the sensor’s functionality. When
the sensor detects an obstruction of the
radar signals due to dirt, adhesive ma-
terial, or similar objects to the front
bumper, the system will automatically
cancel. However, sensor may not detect
all obstructive material. In these in-
stances the system may not be able to
warn the driver properly. Be sure to
check and clean the sensor area of the
front bumper regularly.
●Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the chime
may not be heard.
●A sudden appearance of a vehicle in
front (for example, it abruptly cuts in)
may not be detected and the system
may not warn the driver soon enough.
●The system will be cancelled automati-
cally with a beep sound and the IBA
warning light will illuminate under the
following conditions:
– When the sensor area of the front
bumper is dirty
– When the system malfunctionsIf the IBA OFF indicator light illuminates with a
beep sound, pull off the road to a safe location,
stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. Check to
see if the sensor area of the front bumper is dirty.
If the sensor area of the front bumper is dirty,
clean it with a soft cloth and restart the engine. If
the sensor area of the bumper is not dirty, restart
the engine. If the IBA OFF indicator light contin-
ues to illuminate even if the IBA system is turned
on, have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
IBA SYSTEM OPERATION
The IBA system will function when your vehicle is
driven at speeds of approximately 10 MPH
(15 km/h) or above, and when the vehicle’s
speed is approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h) faster
than that of the vehicle ahead.
To turn the system on/off:
1. Push the
button to enter the “Set-
tings” menu in the vehicle information dis-
play, then select using the ENTER button.
2. Use the
buttons to select “Driver As-
sistance”, then press the ENTER button.
3. Use the
buttons to select “Intelligent
Brake Assist”, using the ENTER button the
system can be turned On or Off.The IBA system will remain in the last ON or OFF
state it was left in until it is changed in the vehicle
information display, see “Driver Assistance” in the
“Instrument and controls” section.
Illumination of the IBA OFF indicator light without
the warning chime sound is an indication that the
IBA system is temporarily unavailable. It will occur
under the following conditions:
When the radar signal is temporarily interrupted.
The IBA OFF indicator light will turn off when the
system returns to its normal operating conditions.
For the sensor maintenance, see “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range)”.
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WARNING
●If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
●When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. If the steering wheel operation is still per-
formed, the power steering may stop and the
power steering warning light will illuminate. In a
safe location, stop the engine and push the igni-
tion switch to the OFF position. The temperatureof the power steering system will go down after a
period of time and the power assist level will
return to normal after starting the engine. The
power steering warning light will go off. Avoid
repeating such steering wheel operations that
could cause the power steering system to over-
heat.
You may hear a sound from the front of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is operated quickly. This
is a normal operational noise and is not a mal-
function.
If the electric power steering warning lightPS
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not func-
tioning properly and may need servicing. Have
the power steering system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, there will be
no power assist for the steering but you will still
have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater
steering effort is required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.
For additional information see “Power steering
warning light” in the “Instruments and controls”
section.The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at 2 wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
tance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
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