WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an air bag in front of it.
If the air bag deploys, it may cause serious
injury or death.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten-
sioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
OFF. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten-
sioner systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may
not operate properly. They must be checked and
repaired. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Assist Charge Gauge ...........................2-6
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .........................................2-7
Checking lights ................................2-7
Warning lights .................................2-8
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-16
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-16
Startup display ................................ 2-17
Resetting the trip computer .....................2-17
Settings ...................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-27
Security systems ................................. 2-32
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-32
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............2-34
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-35Switch operation
.............................. 2-35
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-36
Rear switch operation .......................... 2-37
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .....2-38
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-38
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-38
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-39
Daytime running light system ....................2-41
Instrument brightness control ...................2-42
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-42
Fog light switch ............................... 2-43
Horn ............................................ 2-43
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-44
Heated 2nd row seat switches (if so equipped) ......2-45
Climate controlled seat switches (if so equipped) ....2-46
Heated steering
wheel switch ...................... 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-47
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-48
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-48
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-49
Power outlets .................................... 2-49
12v outlets ................................... 2-49
1. Vent (P. 4-48)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch(P. 2-38)
3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-38)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-7)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-16)
5. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-48) Horn (P. 2-43)
6. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system switch (if so equipped) (P.5-56)
7. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-4)
8. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-35) Rear wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-35)
9. Rear window and outside mirror de-
froster switch (P. 2-38)
10. Center display (P. 4-4) Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-12)
11. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-49)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-55)
13. Glove box (P. 2-52)
14. Center multi-function control buttons
(P. 4-5, 4-13)
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2-2Instruments and controls
15. Power outlet (P.2-49)
16. Shift lever (P.5-17)
17. Audio system controls (P. 4-57)Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 2-13)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
19. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13)
20. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-73)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-75)
21. Dynamic Driver Assistance switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-95)
22. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-29)
23. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-112, 4-126)
24. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-98)
25. Hood release (P. 3-21) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-47)
Heated steering wheel switch (P. 2-47)
Headlight aiming control (P. 2-38)
Warning System switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-48) Liftgate release switch (P.3-22)
Power liftgate main switch (P. 3-22)
26. Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-16)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3
1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge6. Odometer
Twin Trip Odometer
7. Assist charge gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and
odometer. The speedometer is located on the
right side of the meter cluster. The odometer is
located below the vehicle information display.
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METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer1and the twin trip odometer2
are displayed below the vehicle information dis-
play when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.Changing the display
Push the TRIP RESET
3switch on the right of
the combination meter to change the display as
follows:
Trip
→ Trip→Trip
Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
3for more
than 1 second resets the currently displayed trip
odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM) . Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
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Instruments and controls2-5
If any light fails to come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
in the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
12–volt battery charge warninglight
If this light comes on when the READY to drive
indicator light comes on, it may indicate the
charging system is not functioning properly. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
CAUTION
The charging system may not be function-
ing properly if the 12–volt battery charge
warning light comes on while the hybrid
system is running. The hybrid system will
stop operating when the 12–volt battery
becomes discharged. Immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe place and contact an
INFINITI retailer.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
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. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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 of this manual.
orBrake warning light(red)
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 system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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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. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
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. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. Avoid high-speed driving and abrupt braking. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Anti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light” in this section.
Direct Response Hybrid
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the hybrid system warning light illuminates. After
starting the hybrid system, the hybrid system
warning light turns off. If the hybrid system warn-
ing light illuminates while driving, it may indicate
that there is a malfunction in the electric motor
and/or other hybrid system components. It is
recommended that you stop your vehicle imme-
diately and contact an INFINITI retailer.
Electronically controlled brakewarning light (yellow)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and the hybrid system is in the READY
mode, the light stays on for about 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the regenerative brake and/or the elec-
tronically controlled brake systems are not func-
tioning properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
If the hydraulic brake warning light also comes on
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle immediately and it is recommended that you call an INFINITI retailer. For additional informa-
tion, refer to
Brake system in theStarting and
driving section of this manual.
WARNING
Your brake system may not be working
properly if both the brake warning light
and electronically controlled brake sys-
tem warning light come on when the hy-
brid system is in READY mode and the
parking brake is not applied. Driving could
be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service sta-
tion for repairs. Otherwise, have your ve-
hicle towed because driving could be
dangerous.
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if
so equipped)
This light illuminates when the Forward Emer-
gency Braking system is set to OFF on the meter
display.
If the light illuminates when the Forward Emer-
gency Braking system is ON, it may indicate that
the system is unavailable. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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