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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) System (if so equipped)
The control switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel.

The system automatically turns on when the
engine is started and the indicator light on the
switch
1 illuminates.

The BSW indicator lights
2, located next to the

outside mirrors, will activate when the BSW system
detects a vehicle in the detection zone.

If the turn signal is activated in the direction of a
detected vehicle, a chime sounds twice and the BSW
indicator light will flash.

To cancel the system, push the control switch and the
warning systems ON indicator will extinguish.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and
the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) System
(if so equipped)
This system will help you return the vehicle to the
center of the traveling lane by applying brake control
to the left or right wheels individually (for a short
period of time).
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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INFINITI Intelligent Key System
The INFINITI Intelligent Key System allows you to lock or
unlock your vehicle, open your liftgate 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 or the liftgate request switch 2
or press

the
button 3
on the key fob.

To unlock the vehicle, perform one of the
following procedures:
• Push either door handle request switch
1 or the

liftgate request switch 2; the corresponding door will unlock.
Push the door handle request switch
1 or the liftgate request

switch 2 again within 1 minute; all other doors will unlock, or
• Press the

button
4 on the key fob to unlock the driver’s side

door. Press the button again; all other doors will unlock.

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 a period of t\
ime.
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery in the Intelligent Key is almost discharged,
the guide light
6 of the Intelligent Key port blinks and

the Intelligent Key insertion 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 key ring
side facing backward 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 Intelligent Key warning light
8, replace the battery in the Intelligent Key.

Do not insert the mechanical key or other objects into
the key port because they will damage the key port.

For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)”, “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.F E
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Starting/Stopping the Engine
It is important to make sure the INFINITI Intelligent
Key is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).

Depress the brake pedal.
• If the brake pedal is not depressed, pushing the
ignition switch once enters the ACC mode.
• If the ignition switch is pushed a second time, the
vehicle will enter the ON mode.

Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position.

Push the ignition switch to start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF

Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.

Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to turn the engine off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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 the 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 extinguishes.

Pull and release the headlight control switch 5 to

flash the headlight high beams on and off.
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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
Move the lever to one of the following positions to operate the windshie\
ld wipers:

1 Mist (MIST) - One sweep operation of the front wipers.

2 Intermittent (INT) - Operates the speed-sensing front wipers intermittently. The
intermittent operation speed can be adjusted by
twisting the time control ring
3 to increase or
decrease wiper speed.

4 Low (LO) - Front wipers operate at a continuous
low-speed.

5 High (HI) - Front wipers operate at a continuous
high-speed.

6 Front Washer
- Pull the lever toward you to
activate the front washer. The front wipers will
operate several times.
WIPER DRIP

Once the wiper spray cycle is finished, there will be a
short delay. Then the wipers will sweep one more time
to clear off any remaining drips from the windshield.
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER

7 Intermittent (INT) - Rear wiper operates
intermittently.

8 Low (ON) - Rear wiper operates at a continuous
low-speed.

9 Rear Washer
- Push the lever forward to
activate the rear washer. The rear wiper will operate several times.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH

The headlights must be in the auto, or the low
beams
position 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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Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) System (if so equipped)
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE

To set Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control mode,
press the CRUISE ON/OFF button
1 for less
than 1.5 seconds. The CRUISE indicator light 2

will illuminate.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

Push down on the COAST/SET switch 3 and release
it. Cruise control will be set to the desired speed.

Press the distance button
4 repeatedly to change
the set distance between long, middle and short.

When a vehicle is not detected ahead of you in the
lane, the set distance and set vehicle speed indicator
lights will illuminate
5 in set mode.
When a vehicle is detected ahead of you in the lane,
the vehicle ahead detection, set distance and set
vehicle speed indicator lights will illuminate
6 in set mode.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, push up and hold the ACCEL/RES
switch

7. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, release
the switch.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, push down and hold the COAST/SET switch 3. Release
the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.

To cancel the preset speed, push the CANCEL switch
8 or tap the brake pedal. The set
vehicle speed indicator 5 will extinguish.
To turn off cruise control, press the CRUISE ON/OFF button 1. The CRUISE indicator
light
2 in the instrument panel will extinguish.
To set conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode:

While cruise control is off, press the CRUISE ON/OFF
button 1
and hold it down for more
than 1.5 seconds. The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

Push down on the COAST/SET switch and release it. The SET indicator light will illuminate.
Cruise control should be set to the desired speed.
To switch between the two cruise control modes:

When one of the two cruise modes is in use, you must turn the system off\
, and then turn it on
again to select the other cruise control mode.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped)
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can learn
and consolidate the functions of up to 3 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:
• Position the handheld transceiver 1-3 in (26-76
mm) away from the HomeLink surface, keeping the HomeLink indicator ligh\
t 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.
• 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:
• 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:
• At the receiver of the device that you are programing to the HomeLink, p\
ress and
release the “learn” or “smart” button (the name may vary 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.
HOMELINK
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