OFF:
The ignition switch is in the OFF position when
the engine is turned off using the ignition switch.
No lights will illuminate on the ignition switch.
ACC (Accessories):
This position activates electrical accessories,
such as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ACC has a battery saver feature that will turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position after a period
of time under the following conditions:● All doors are closed.
● Shift lever is in P (Park) .
The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any
of the following occur: ● Any door is opened.
● Shift lever is moved out of P (Park) .
● Ignition switch changes position. ON (Normal operating position):
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
ON has a battery saver feature that will turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position after some
time if the vehicle is not running under the follow-
ing conditions:
● All doors are closed.
● Shift lever is in P (Park) .
The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any
door is open.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in ACC or ON positions when the
engine is not running for an extended pe-
riod. This can discharge the battery. ●
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when-
ever you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Check that all doors are closed.
● Position seat and adjust head
restraints/headrests.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. See “Warning/indicator lights and au-
dible reminders” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS BEFORE STARTING THE INFINITI
DIRECT RESPONSE HYBRID®
SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-3
1. Vent (P. 4-46)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-30)
3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-34)4. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator
lights and Vehicle Information Display
(P. 2-4, 2-7, 2-14)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
(P.1-53, P. 2-35)6. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system switch (if so equipped) (P.5-32)
7. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-5)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26, P. 2-29)
9. Vent (P. 4-46)
10. Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P. 2-30)
11. Center display (P. 4-11,
4-4)/Navigation system*
(if so equipped)
12. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-47)
13. Vent (P. 4-46)
14. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-53)
15. Vent (P. 4-46)
16. Glove box (P. 2-46)
17. Center multi-function control buttons
(P. 4-11, 4-4)
18. Power outlet (P.2-41)
19. Audio system controls (P. 4-54)
20. Shift lever (P.5-17)
21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-63)
22. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
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0-6Illustrated table of contents
2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-4
Speedometer and odometer . ....................2-4
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-7
Checking bulbs................................2-7
Warning lights.................................2-7
Indicator lights................................2-11
Audible reminders.............................2-13
Vehicle Information Display........................2-14
How to use the vehicle information display.......2-15
Startup display................................2-15
Settings......................................2-15
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators.....................................2-21
Security systems.................................2-24
Vehicle security system.........................2-24
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system..............2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-26
Switch operation..............................2-27Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped)...............................2-28
Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-29
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.....2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-30
Xenon headlights..............................2-30
Headlight control switch........................2-31
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-33
Instrument brightness control...................2-34
Turn signal switch.............................2-34
Fog light switch...............................2-34
Horn............................................2-35
Heated front seats (if so equipped).................2-35
Heated rear seats (if so equipped)..................2-36
Climate control seat switch (if so equipped).........2-38
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).............2-39
Warning systems switch (if so equipped)............2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch...........2-40
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)..............2-41
Power outlets....................................2-41
12v outlets...................................2-41
120v outlet (if so equipped)....................2-43
1. Vent (P. 4-46)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-30)
3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-34)4. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator
lights and Vehicle Information Display
(P. 2-4, 2-7, 2-14)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
(P.1-53, P. 2-35)6. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system switch (if so equipped) (P.5-32)
7. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-5)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26, P. 2-29)
9. Vent (P. 4-46)
10. Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P. 2-30)
11. Center display (P. 4-11,
4-4)/Navigation system*
(if so equipped)
12. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-47)
13. Vent (P. 4-46)
14. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-53)
15. Vent (P. 4-46)
16. Glove box (P. 2-46)
17. Center multi-function control buttons
(P. 4-11, 4-4)
18. Power outlet (P.2-41)
19. Audio system controls (P. 4-54)
20. Shift lever (P.5-17)
21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-63)
22. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
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2-2Instruments and controls
To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors:
Start the engine and push the rear window de-
froster switch. The rear window defroster indica-
tor light on the display screen comes on. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNING
cHIGH 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 xe-
non headlights replaced at an INFINITI
retailer.
●Xenon headlights provide considerably
more light than conventional head-
lights. If they are not correctly aimed,
they might temporarily blind an oncom-
ing 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
correctly.
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 opera-
tion. It is generally desirable not to turn
off the headlights for short intervals
(for example, when the vehicle stops at
a traffic signal) .
●If the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drasti-
cally decrease, the light will start blink-
ing, or the color of the light will become
reddish. If one or more of the above
signs appear, contact an INFINITI re-
tailer.
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
2-30Instruments and controls
Headlight aiming control
Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may di-
rectly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle ahead
or the windshield of the oncoming vehicle. The
light axis can be lowered with the operation of the
switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling without a heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
WARNING
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview mir-
ror of the vehicle ahead or the windshield
of oncoming vehicle, the driver of these
vehicles may have difficulty driving be-
cause of the brightness. Use the headlight
aiming control switch to lower the light
axis. See “Xenon headlights” earlier in
this section for additional information.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights oper-
ate with the headlight switch in the OFF position
or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch
to the
position for full illumination when
driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
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The warning systems switch is used to turn on
and off the warning systems (Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) , Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) and Blind Spot Warning (BSW) systems)
that are activated using the settings menu on the
vehicle information display (VID) .
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The indicator
will also be off if all of the warning systems aredeactivated using the settings menu.
The FCW system will sound a warning chime and
the vehicle ahead detection indicator light blinks
to alert the driver if the vehicle is traveling close to
the vehicle ahead. (See “Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section) .
The LDW system will sound a warning chime and
blink LDW/LDP indicator light (orange) to alert
the driver if the vehicle is traveling close to either
the left or the right of a traveling lane with detect-
able lane markers. (See “Lane Departure Warn-
ing (LDW) system/Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion) .
The BSW system will turn on the BSW/Blind
Spot Intervention (BSI) indicator lights, located
next to the outside mirrors, if the radar sensors
detect a vehicle in the detection zone. If the turn
signal is activated in the direction of the detected
vehicle, a chime sounds twice and the BSW/BSI
indicator light will flash. (See “Blind Spot Warn-
ing (BSW) system/Blind Spot Intervention™
(BSI) system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion) .The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. See “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
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WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
equipped)VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
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VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity
mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is
open.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims according to the intensity of the head-
lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The indicator light
2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the O button. The indicator light will turn off.To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the | button again. The indicator light will turn
on.
For information on HomeLink® Universal Trans-
ceiver operation, see “HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
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