Warninglight Name Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-9
or
Brake warning light 2-9
Charge warning
light
2-9
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-10
Low tire pressure
warning light2-10
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light2-11
Master warning light 2-11
Warning
light Name Page
Power steering
warning light 2-12
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-12
Indicator
light Name Page
Fog light indicator
light 2-13
Front passenger air
bag status light2-13
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-13
Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) off indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-13
Indicator
light Name Page
Malfunction indica-
tor light (MIL) 2-13
Security indicator
light2-14
Side light and head-
light indicator light
(green) (if so
equipped)2-14
Slip indicator light 2-14
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-14
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light2-14
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSide light and headlight indicator light (green) (if
so equipped)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Charge warning lightFog light indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Low windshield-washer fluid warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light
(if so equipped)
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Power steering warning lightSecurity indicator light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
,,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-8Instruments and controls
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
Anti-lock Braking System(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System ABS
warning light illuminates and then turns off. This
indicates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
If the light comes on while the engine is running
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an INFINITI re-
tailer.
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel. ●
If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at an
INFINITI retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the ABS warning light illumi-
nate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked, and if
necessary, repaired by an INFINITI retailer
promptly. Avoid high-speed driving and abrupt
braking. For additional information, refer to “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” in this
section.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see an INFINITI
retailer immediately.
Instruments and controls2-9
Ion control
This unit generates highly concentrated Plasma-
cluster® ions into the air blown from the vents
and reduces odor absorbed into the interior trim.
When the air conditioner is turned on, the system
generates Plasmacluster® ions automatically.
The amount of Plasmacluster® ions increases
according to the amount of air flow. When the air
flow is high,
is displayed on the screen and
when the air flow is low, the indication in the
screen changes to
.
Plasmacluster® and Plasmacluster® ion are
registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation. Exhaust gas/outside odor detection sensor
This vehicle is equipped with an exhaust gas
detection sensor. When the automatic intake air
control is ON, the sensor detects industry odors
such as pulp or chemicals, and exhaust gas such
as gasoline or diesel. When such odors or gas
are detected, the system automatically changes
from the outside air circulation mode to the recir-
culation mode.
When the intake air control button is pushed
under the following conditions, the indicator light
on the
button will illuminate and the ex-
haust gas detection sensor will turn on.
●
The air flow control is not in the front defroster
mode (the indicator light on the
front
defroster button is turned off) .
● The outside temperature is about 32°F (0°C)
or more.
When the automatic intake air control is ON, for
the first 5 minutes, the recirculation mode is
selected to prevent dust, dirt and pollen from
entering the vehicle and cleans the air inside of
the vehicle with positive and negative ions that
are emitted from the vent. After the 5 minutes, the sensor detects exhaust
gas and automatically alternates between the
recirculation mode and outside air circulation
mode.
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Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-49
Radar maintenance............................ 5-50
Cruise control .................................... 5-51
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-51
Cruise control operations .......................5-51
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(full speed range) (if so equipped) . . ................5-52
Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode .................................. 5-54
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode .........5-54
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode .................................. 5-54
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
operation ..................................... 5-56
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode ........................................ 5-68
Preview function (for ICC system equipped
models) ...................................... 5-72
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-72
Precautions on DCA system ....................5-73
DCA operation ................................ 5-74
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-82
Precautions on FCW system ....................5-83FCW system operation
......................... 5-84
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-85
Precautions on IBA system .....................5-86
IBA system operation .......................... 5-88
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-88
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-89
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-90
Intelligent AWD (if so equipped) ...................5-90
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-93
Power steering ................................... 5-94
Brake system .................................... 5-94
Brake precautions ............................. 5-94
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-95
Brake assist .................................. 5-96
Preview Function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ......................5-96
V
ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-98
Active Trace Control (if so equipped) ...........5-100
Brake force distribution ....................... 5-100
Hill start assist system ........................... 5-101
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) ......5-102
System operation ............................. 5-103
Automatic deactivation
Condition A:
The warning and assist functions of the LDP
system are not designed to work under the fol-
lowing conditions:● When you operate the lane change signal
and change the traveling lanes in the direc-
tion of the signal. (The LDP system will be
deactivated for approximately 2 seconds af-
ter the lane change signal is turned off.)
● When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
After the above conditions have finished and the
necessary operating conditions are satisfied, the
warning and assist functions will resume.
Condition B:
The assist function of the LDP system is not
designed to work under the following conditions
(warning is still functional): ● When the brake pedal is depressed.
● When the steering wheel is turned as far as
necessary for the vehicle to change lanes.
● When the vehicle is accelerated during LDP
system operation.
● When the ICC approach warning occurs. ●
When the hazard warning flashers are oper-
ated.
● When driving on a curve at high speed.
After the above conditions have finished and the
necessary operating conditions are satisfied, the
LDP system application of the brakes will resume.
Condition C:
If the following messages appear in the vehicle
information display, a chime will sound and the
LDP system will be turned off automatically. ● “Unavailable Road is slippery”:
When the VDC system (except TCS func-
tion) or ABS operates.
● “Unavailable VDC OFF”:
When the VDC system is turned off.
● “Unavailable Snow mode active”:
When the drive mode select switch is turned
to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, turn
off the LDP system. Push the dynamic driver
assistance switch again to turn the LDP system
back on. Temporary disabled status at high tem-
perature:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under
high temperature conditions (over approximately
104°F (40°C)) and then the LDP system is turned
on, the LDP system may be deactivated auto-
matically and the following message will appear
on the vehicle information display. “Unavailable
High Cabin Temp.” When the interior tempera-
ture is reduced, the system will resume operating
automatically.
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The BSI system turns on when the dynamic driver
assistance switch on the steering wheel is
pushed when the “Blind Spot Intervention” is
enabled in the settings menu on the vehicle infor-
mation display. The BSI ON indicator light on the
instrument panel illuminates when the BSI sys-
tem is turned on.
The BSI system provides a chime and turns on or
flashes the Blind Spot Warning indicator light
even if the BSW system is off.
How to enable/disable the BSI system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the BSI system.1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use
the
button to select “Driver Assis-
tance”. Then press the ENTER button.
2. Select “Driver Aids”, and press the ENTER button.
3. To set the BSI system to on or off, use the
buttons to navigate in the menu
and use the ENTER button to select or
change an item:
● Select “Blind Spot” and press the ENTER
button.
– To turn on the warning, use the ENTER button to check box for “Warning (BSW)”
– To turn on the assistance system, use the ENTER button to check box for “Assis-
tance (BSI)”
– Use the ENTER button to toggle through the brightness choices —
“Bright/STD/Dark”
BSI temporarily not available
When any of the following messages appear on
the vehicle information display, a chime will sound
and the BSI system will be turned off automati-
cally. ●
“Unavailable Road is slippery” :
When the VDC system (except traction con-
trol system function) or ABS operates.
● “Unavailable VDC OFF” :
When the VDC system is turned off.
● “Unavailable Snow mode active” :
When the drive mode select switch is turned
to the SNOW mode.
● “Unavailable High Cabin Temp. ” :
When the camera detects that the interior
temperature is high (over approximately
104°F (40°C)) .
● “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction” :
When side radar blockage is detected.
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again when
the above conditions no longer exist.
BSI malfunction
When the BSI system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound and
the BSI system warning light (orange) will illumi-
nate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the engine off
and restart the engine. If the warning light (or-
ange) continues to illuminate, have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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WARNING
●As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the ICC system. This system
does not correct careless, inattentive or
absent-minded driving, or overcome
poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad
weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed
by depressing the brake pedal, depend-
ing on the distance to the vehicle ahead
and the surrounding circumstances in
order to maintain a safe distance be-
tween vehicles.
● If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill
within the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges that
the vehicle has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal.
● The system may not detect the vehicle
in front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. To avoid accidents, never
use the ICC system under the following
conditions:
– On roads where the traffic is heavy or there are sharp curves – On slippery road surfaces such as on
ice or snow.
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
– When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the bumper around the distance sensor
– On steep downhill roads (the vehicle may go beyond the set vehicle speed
and frequent braking may result in
overheating the brakes)
– On repeated uphill and downhill roads
– When traffic conditions make it diffi- cult to keep a proper distance be-
tween vehicles because of frequent
acceleration or deceleration
● Do not use the ICC system if you are
towing a trailer. The system may not
detect a vehicle ahead. ●
In some road or traffic conditions, a
vehicle or object can unexpectedly
come into the sensor detection zone
and cause automatic braking. You may
need to control the distance from other
vehicles using the accelerator pedal. Al-
ways stay alert and avoid using the ICC
system where not recommended in this
warning section.
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