2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ...... 2-9
Compass (if so equipped) .................................. 2-10 Zone variation change procedure ................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-13 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-13
Warning lights ............................................... 2-14
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-19
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-22
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-22 Indicators for operation ................................. 2-25
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-27
Trip computer ................................................ 2-29
Security systems ............................................... 2-31 Vehicle security system ................................. 2-31
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ............... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-34 Windshield wiper and washer operation ........ 2-35 Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) ............................................... 2-36
Rear window wiper and washer operation.... 2-37
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 ........................................... 2-44
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
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-48
Continuous damping control mode select switch
(if so equipped) ................................................ 2-48 Auto mode................................................... 2-48
Sport mode ................................................. 2-48
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if
so equipped)..................................................... 2-49
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch .......... 2-49
Clock................................................................. 2-50
Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-50
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-50>
Storage ............................................................. 2-51Cup holders .................................................. 2-51
Sunglasses holder ......................................... 2-52
Glove box...................................................... 2-53
Console box .................................................. 2-54
Card holder ................................................... 2-55
Coat hooks .................................................... 2-55
Cargo hooks (if so equipped) ........................ 2-55
Cargo net (if so equipped) ............................. 2-56
Cargo cover (if so equipped).......................... 2-57
Roof rack (if so equipped) ............................. 2-59
Windows ........................................................... 2-60 Power windows ............................................. 2-60
Moonroof........................................................... 2-62
Automatic moonroof ...................................... 2-62
Welcome light.................................................... 2-64 Battery saver system ..................................... 2-64 Interior lights .................................................... 2-64
Map lights ................................................... 2-64
Personal lights............................................. 2-65
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-65
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-66
Cargo light ........................................................ 2-66
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-67
Programming HomeLink®............................. 2-67
Programming HomeLink®for Canadian
customers and gate openers........................ 2-69
Operating the HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ................................... 2-69
Programming troubleshooting ...................... 2-70
Clearing the programmed information .......... 2-70
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink
®button ....................................... 2-70
If your vehicle is stolen ............................... 2-70
JVC0209X
1. Side ventilator
2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped)
3. Meters and gauges
4. Center ventilator
5. Center multi-function control panel—Navigation system* (if so equipped)
—
Vehicle information and setting
buttons
— Around View Monitor (if so
equipped)
6. Center display 7. Clock
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
10. Hood release handle
11. Fuse box cover
12. Parking brake
13. Steering wheel
—Horn
— Driver supplement air bag
14. Push-button ignition switch
15. Front passenger air bag status light
16. Rear window defroster switch
17. Power outlet
18. Automatic climate control system
19. Audio system
20. Glove box lid release handle
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-26Instruments and controls
9. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See“Window washer fluid”
(P.8-16).)
11. Door/lift gate open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion)
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the lift gate are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the lift gate is open on the display.
12. “Time to rest” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “time
to rest” indicator activates. You can set the
time for up to 6 hours. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-29).)
13. Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap ”(P.3-24).)
14. Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected.
The warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light
remains illuminated. If this warning ap-
pears, stop the vehicle and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. (See “Low tire pressure
warning light” (P.2-16) and“Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-4).)
15. Low outside temperature warn-
ing
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 378F(38C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-29).)
16. Cruise indicator (if so equipped)
Cruise main switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See“Cruise control” (P.5-30) for details.
17. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator (if so
equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the In-
telligent Cruise Control (ICC) system main
switch is pushed. When the main switch is
pushed again, the indicator disappears.
While the main switch indicator is dis-
played, the ICC system is operational. The
cruise control set indicator (SET) is dis-
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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 lift gate. 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 lift gate 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 50 seconds. However,
the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
. Unlocking the door or opening the lift
gate 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 when a door is
unlocked by pushing the unlock button or
power lift gate button on the Intelligent
Key, the door handle request switch or
using the mechanical key, or when 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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If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see an INFINITI
retailer for INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System service as soon as possible.
Please bring all Intelligent Keys that you
have when visiting an INFINITI retailer for
service.WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and obscure
your vision which may lead to an accident.
Warm the window with the defroster before
you wash the window.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’ s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
If the windshield wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice that is on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 1
minute, turn the switch on again to
operate the wiper.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
SIC3627
Type A
SIC4259
Type B
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
OPERATION
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow etc. on and around the
wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn the
switch ON again to operate the wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF
position to operate the wiper.
*1Intermittent (INT)—intermittent opera-
tion (not adjustable)
*2Low (ON) —continuous low speed
operation
Push the switch forward
*3to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.
SIC3239
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, 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.
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH
The power outlet is used for powering
electrical accessories such as cellular
telephones.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF. .
When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
.Avoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
. Do not recline the rear seatback when
you use the cup holders on the rear
armrest. Doing so may cause the bev-
erages to spill over, and if they are hot,
they may scald the passengers.
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STORAGE