●In the event of an accident that requires
body repair and painting, the vehicle
should be delivered to an INFINITI re-
tailer to have the Li-ion battery pack
and high-voltage parts such as the in-
verter, including the wiring harness, re-
moved prior to painting. Li-ion battery
packs exposed to heat in the paint
booth will experience capacity loss.
Damaged Li-ion battery packs may also
pose safety risks to untrained mechan-
ics and repair personnel. The emergency shut-off system is activated and
the high-voltage system automatically turns off in
the following conditions:
● Front and side collisions in which the air
bags are deployed.
● Certain rear collisions.
● Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System malfunctions
For the above collisions and the certain hybrid
system malfunctions, the READY to drive indica-
tor light will turn off. For additional information,
refer to “Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
The emergency shut-off activates for the above
collisions to minimize risk of an event that could
cause injury or an accident. If the emergency
shut-off system activates, the hybrid system may
not switch to READY to drive position, contact an
INFINITI retailer. Even if the ignition switch is
switched to READY to drive position, the system
may shut off suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously
to the nearest INFINITI retailer or contact an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible. To start the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System, depress the brake pedal and place the
ignition switch in the ON position when the trans-
mission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral)
position (P is recommended) .
CAUTION
Do not start the system in N (Neutral)
position under cold condition of the sys-
tem. Start in the P (Park) position in that
case.
The READY to drive indicator light
flashes
until the hybrid system is ready to drive.
If starting in a low temperature environment, the
flashing time of the READY lamp becomes lon-
ger. It cannot move out from P (Park) during
flashing.
When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be driven, even if the
gasoline engine is not running.
NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-
matically. It may stop during deceleration
or when the vehicle is stopped.
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM
HEV-4HEV Overview
0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9
1. Vent (P. 4-41)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch(P. 2-35)
3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-39) 4. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator
lights and Vehicle Information Display
(P. 2-4, 2-13, 2-17)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
(P.1-48, P. 2-40) 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. 2-32, P. 2-32)
9. Vent (P. 4-41)
10. Rear window defroster switch (P. 4-42)
11. Display screen (P. 2-17)
12. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-42)
13. Vent (P. 4-41)
14. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
15. Vent (P. 4-41)
16. Glove box (P. 2-53)
17. Control panel with Navigation System/
Control panel without Navigation
System (P. 4-10)
18. Power outlet (P.2-48)
19. Audio system controls (P. 4-49)
20. Shift lever (P.5-17)
21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-48)
22. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
23. Push start ignition switch (P. 5-12)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name Page
12–volt battery
charge warning light 2-9
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-9
or
Brake warning light 2-9
Direct Response
Hybrid warning light
2-10
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-10
Low fuel warning
light2-10
Low tire pressure
warning light2-10
Warning
light Name Page
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light 2-12
Master warning light 2-12
Power steering
warning light
2-12
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-13
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-13
Indicator
light Name Page
Approaching Ve-
hicle Sound for Pe-
destrians (VSP)
OFF indicator light 2-13
ECO Mode indica-
tor light
2-13
EV indicator light 2-14
Fog light indicator
light2-14
Front passenger air
bag status light2-14
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-14
Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) off indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-14
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
Both the driver’s and passenger’s front seats are
equipped with a seat belt warning light. The
warning light, located on the instrument panel,
will show the status of the driver and passenger
seat belt.
NOTE:
The front passenger seat belt warning light
will not light up if the seat is not occupied.
For additional information, refer to
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
always position the lap belt as low as possible
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder
belt over your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-
dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS WITH
COMFORT FUNCTION (front seats)
(if so equipped)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat belt with
a motor to help restrain front seat occupants. This
helps reduce the risk of injury in a collision.
The motor retracts the seat belt under the follow-
ing emergency conditions:● During emergency braking.
● During sudden steering maneuvers ●
Activation of the Intelligent Brake Assist
(IBA) system. For additional information, re-
fer to “Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
● In the event of certain types of rollover colli-
sions.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active when: ● the seat belt is not fastened.
● the vehicle speed is under 10 mph (15 km/h)
during emergency braking.
● the vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h)
during sudden steering maneuvers or cer-
tain types of rollover collisions.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active when
the brake pedal is not depressed except when
sudden steering maneuvers occur and the Intel-
ligent Brake Assist (IBA) system activates.
The motor also retracts the seat belt when the
seat belt is fastened or unfastened. When the
seat belt is fastened, the motor tightens the seat
belt for a snug fit. When the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the motor retracts the seat belt. If the seat
belt is not fully retracted, the motor retracts the
seat belt when the door is opened.
Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit up-
right and well back.
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1-18Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-4
Assist Charge Gauge ...........................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-5
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-8
Checking bulbs ................................2-9
Warning lights .................................2-9
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders ............................. 2-16
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-17
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-17
Main Menu Selection .......................... 2-17
Startup display ................................ 2-19
Settings ...................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-25
Security systems ................................. 2-29
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-29
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-32Switch operation
.............................. 2-32
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-33
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-34
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .....2-35
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-35
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-35
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-36
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-38
Instrument brightness control ...................2-39
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-39
Fog light switch ............................... 2-40
Horn ............................................ 2-40
Heated front seats ................................ 2-41
Heated rear seats (if so equipped) ..................2-42
Climate control seat switch (if so equipped) .........2-43
Heated steering wheel
(if so equipped) .............2-45
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-46
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-46
Tow mode switch ................................. 2-47
Cigarette lighter (if so equipped) ...................2-47
Power outlets .................................... 2-48
1. Vent (P. 4-41)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch(P. 2-35)
3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-39) 4. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator
lights and Vehicle Information Display
(P. 2-4, 2-13, 2-17)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
(P.1-48, P. 2-40) 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. 2-32, P. 2-32)
9. Vent (P. 4-41)
10. Rear window defroster switch (P. 4-42)
11. Display screen (P. 2-17)
12. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-42)
13. Vent (P. 4-41)
14. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
15. Vent (P. 4-41)
16. Glove box (P. 2-53)
17. Control panel with Navigation System/
Control panel without Navigation
System (P. 4-10)
18. Power outlet (P.2-48)
19. Audio system controls (P. 4-49)
20. Shift lever (P.5-17)
21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-48)
22. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
23. Push start ignition switch (P. 5-12)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls
1. Tachometer
2. Warning/indicator lights
3. Vehicle Information Display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer7. Assist Charge Gauge
ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
The Assist Charge Gauge indicates the condition
of the electric motor. When the needle is be-
tween the center and “charge” (
1range) , this
indicates that the electric motor is generating
power to recharge the Li-ion battery.
When the needle is between the center and the
PWR side, this indicates that the electric motor is
powering the drive wheels and the Li-ion battery
is discharging.
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LIC2544
METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls