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INFINITI Intelligent Key System
The INFINITI Intelligent Key system allows you to lock or
unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the engine.
It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is
with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
The operating range of the Intelligent Key is within
31.5 in (80 cm) from each request switch.
To lock the vehicle, push either door handle request switch 1 once
or press the
button
2 on the key fob.
To unlock the vehicle, perform one of the following procedures:
•
Push either door handle request switch 1 once; the corresponding
door will unlock. Push the door handle request switch 1 again
within 1 minute; all other doors will unlock, or
•
Press the button
3 on the key fob to unlock the driver’s side
door. Press the
button again; all other doors will unlock.
To release the trunk lid, press the button
4 for more than
1 second. Lift the trunk lid to access the trunk.
The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm by
pressing and holding the
button
5 for more than 1 second. Once
activated, the panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery in the Intelligent Key is almost discharged,
the guide lights
6 of the Intelligent Key port blink and
the Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator 7 is
displayed in the vehicle information display.
To start the engine under these circumstances, insert
the Intelligent Key into the key port with the buttons
facing upward and the key ring end toward you until
it latches into place. Then push the ignition switch to
start the engine.
To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the ignition switch to\
turn the engine off and then pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.
The Intelligent Key port does not charge the Intelligent Key battery.
If you see the low battery indicator
7, replace the battery in the
Intelligent Key.
Do not insert the mechanical key or any other objects into the intellige\
nt key port. Inserting any
object other than the Intelligent Key will damage the Intelligent Key po\
rt.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the
“ Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Headlight Control Switch
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the position
1 to turn on the front parking, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to the
position
2 to turn on the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM
The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it i\
s dark and off when it is
light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after\
you turn the ignition off
and all doors are closed.
To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to t\
he AUTO position
3
then push the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system, turn the headlight
control switch to the OFF,
position
1 or
position
2.
HIGH BEAM SELECT
Push the headlight control switch forward 4 to
select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light
illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull
the headlight switch back to the original position
to select the low beam. The blue indicator light will
extinguish.
Pull and release the headlight control switch 5 to
flash the headlight high beams on and off.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the position
6
to turn the fog lights on.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the
OFF position to
turn the fog lights off.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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DVD Player (if so equipped)
With this DVD Player, you can play video files via a
DVD or CD from the front display.
To view movies on the front display, stop the
vehicle in a safe location, move the shift lever to
the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
To reduce driver distraction, movies will not be
shown on the front display while the vehicle is in
any drive position.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver can learn and
consolidate the functions of
up to three different hand-held
transmitters, operating items
such as garage doors, property
gates, outdoor and indoor
lights or alarm systems.
To program the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:
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Position the handheld transceiver 1-3 in (26-76 mm) away from the Home\
Link surface,
keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.
•
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the handheld transmitter button
simultaneously until the HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly and the\
n rapidly.
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Both buttons may be released when the indicator light flashes rapidly.
To verify the programing is complete, press and hold the HomeLink button\
and observe the
indicator light:
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A solid, continuous light indicates the programing is complete and the H\
omeLink button
will activate your device.
•
A blinking light that turns to a solid, continuous light after 2 seconds\
indicates additional
steps are required to complete the programing.
An additional person may make the remaining steps easier. To complete th\
e
programing process:
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At the receiver of the device that you are programing to the HomeLink bu\
tton, press
and release the “learn” or “smart” button (the name may var\
y by manufacturer but it is
usually located near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the u\
nit). You have
approximately 30 seconds to initiate the following step.
•
Press and hold the programed HomeLink button for 2 seconds and release.
You may have to repeat the previous 2 steps up to 3 times to complete th\
e programing
process. HomeLink should now activate your device.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual, the HomeLink website at
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
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