
chime sounds to indicate the power open se-
quence has been started.● When the vehicle is locked, the liftgate can
be opened by the instrument panel switch,
Intelligent Key and liftgate opener switch
A
(with the Intelligent Key in liftgate range) .
The liftgate will individually unlock and open.
Once the liftgate is closed, the vehicle will
remain in the unlock status.
● The Intelligent Key button must be held for
0.5 second before the liftgate opens.
● The liftgate must be unlocked to open it with
the liftgate opener switch
Aand without the
Intelligent Key in liftgate range.
● The switch on the liftgate
Acan only be
used to open the liftgate if the MAIN switch
(located in the Instrument panel) is in the ON
position.
A warning chime will sound if the shift lever is
moved out of P (Park) during a power open
operation. Power Close:
The power liftgate automatically moves from the
fully open position to the secondary position.
When the liftgate reaches the secondary posi-
tion, the cinching motor engages and pulls the
liftgate to its primary latch position. Power close
takes approximately 7 to 10 seconds. The power
close feature can be activated by the switch on
the Intelligent Key, the instrument panel and the
liftgate close switch
B. The hazard lights flash
and a chime sounds to indicate the power close
sequence has been started. ●
If the liftgate opener switch
Ais activated
while the cinching motor is engaged, the
cinching motor will disengage and release
the latch.
● The Intelligent Key button must be held for
0.5 second before the liftgate closes.
● The switch on the liftgate
Bcan only be
used to close the liftgate if the power liftgate
main switch is in the ON position.
Reverse:
The power liftgate will reverse direction immedi-
ately during power open or power close
Bif the
Intelligent Key, instrument panel or liftgate switch
is pushed. A chime will sound to announce the
reversal.
Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open or
power close, a warning chime will sound and the
liftgate will reverse direction and return to the full
open or full close position. If a second obstacle is
detected, the liftgate motion will stop and the
liftgate will enter manual mode.
A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the
liftgate. If an obstacle is detected by a pinch strip
during power close, the liftgate will reverse direc-
tion and return to the full open position.
Liftgate close switch
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LIFTGATE RELEASE LEVER
WARNING
●Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
● Do not drive with the liftgate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Power liftgate release
If the liftgate cannot be opened with the instru-
ment panel switch, liftgate opener switch or key
fob due to a discharged battery, follow these
steps:
1. Remove the cover
Aon the inside of the
liftgate.
2. Move the lever
Bas illustrated to open the
liftgate.
It is recommended that you contact an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for repair.
LIFTGATE POSITION SETTING
The liftgate can be set to open to a specific height
(Garage mode) by performing the following:
1. Open the liftgate using the request switch or the Intelligent Key.
2. Pull the liftgate down and move to the de- sired height position (the liftgate will have
some resistance when being manually ad-
justed) .
3. Press and hold the power liftgate switch
B
located on the liftgate for more than 3 sec-
onds or until two beeps are heard.
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Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the stored memory positions will be lost
and some of the functions will be restricted:1. Drive the vehicle over 25 mph (40 km/h).
OR 2. Open and close the driver’s door more than two times with the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The entry/exit function should now work properly.
SETTING MEMORY FUNCTION
The position of the following settings can be
linked to the Intelligent Key and the memorized
settings can be available for each Intelligent Key. ● Climate control system
● Navigation system (if so equipped)
● Audio system
To use the memory function, set the climate,
navigation and audio systems to the driver’s pre-
ferred settings. Lock the doors with the Intelligent
Key. Each Intelligent Key may be set with the
driver’s individual preferences. When a new In-
telligent Key is used, “Connection with the key
has been done” will be displayed on the screen
and the memorized settings are available. To engage the memorized settings, perform the
following:
1. Carry the Intelligent Key that is linked to the memorized settings.
2. Unlock the doors by pushing the driver’s door handle request switch or the
UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent
Key.
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. The settings linked to the Intelligent Key will
start.
For additional information on using the Climate
control system, refer to “Heater and air condi-
tioner (automatic)” in the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section of
this manual.
For additional information on using the Naviga-
tion System, refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.
For additional information on using the Audio
system, refer to “Audio system” in the “Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recognition sys-
tems” section of this manual.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
● When the vehicle speed is above 4 mph
(7 km/h).
● When any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.
● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
● When the seat has already been moved to
the memorized position.
● When no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
● When the shift lever is moved from P (Park)
to any other position.
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screen. If a disc is loaded or a USB memory is
connected to the audio system, this function will
not be activated.
Display Album Cover Art (models with
Navigation System)
When this item is turned to ON, the album cover
image is displayed when playing iPod® or MP3
music files through a CD, DVD or USB memory
device. The image will not be displayed when the
image is not properly embedded in the file or
device.
Switching the display
Press the DISC·AUX button to switch the dis-
plays as follows:● Models without Navigation System
iPod®/USB →CD →iPod®/USB
● Models with Navigation System
iPod®/USB →CD/DVD →Bluetooth® Audio →
iPod®/USB
Linking Intelligent Key (models with Navi-
gation System)
The audio settings can be memorized for each
Intelligent Key. For additional information, refer to
“Setting memory function” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this manual.FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM band select
Pressing the FM·AM button will change the band
as follows:
AM →FM1 →FM2 →AM
When the FM·AM button is pressed while the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the
radio will come on at the station last played.
The last station played will also come on when
the ON·OFF button is pressed ON.
If a compact disc is playing when the FM·AM
button is pressed, the compact disc will auto-
matically be turned off and the last radio station
played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator STEREO will illuminate
during FM stereo reception. When the stereo
broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automati-
cally change from stereo to monaural reception.
XM band select
Pressing the XM button will change the band as
follows:
XM1* →XM2* →XM3* →XM1
When the XM button is pressed while the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will
come on at the station last played. The last station played will also come on when
the VOL/ON·OFF control knob is pressed ON.
*When the XM button is pressed, the satellite
radio reception will not be available unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and a SiriusXM® Satellite Radio service
subscription is active. Satellite radio is not avail-
able in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If a compact disc is playing when the XM button
is pressed, the compact disc will automatically be
turned off and the last radio station played will
come on.
TUNE/FOLDER (Tuning) knob
To manually tune the radio, turn the
TUNE/FOLDER knob to the right or left.
SEEK•CAT/TRACK tuning
button
For AM or FM:
Press the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button
orto tune from high to low or low to high
frequencies and stop at the next broadcasting
station.
For XM:
Press the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button
orto go to the first channel of the previous
or next category.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-4
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ....................................5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-9
Off-road recovery ...............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ......................... 5-10
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...............5-10
Driving safety precautions ......................5-11
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions (if so equipped) ..............5-12
Push-Button Ignition Switch .......................5-13
Operating range ............................... 5-14
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-14
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-15
INFINITI Intelligent Key battery discharge .........5-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-16
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-16
Starting the engine ............................... 5-17
Remote start (if so equipped) ...................5-17
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-18Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
........5-18
Parking brake .................................... 5-22
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................5-23
Standard mode ................................ 5-23
Sport mode ................................... 5-23
Snow mode ................................... 5-23
ECO mode ................................... 5-24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) .....5-26
LDW system operation ......................... 5-27
How to enable/disable the LDW system .........5-28
LDW system limitations ........................ 5-29
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-30
System maintenance ........................... 5-30
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) ....5-31
LDP system operation .......................... 5-32
How
to enable/disable the LDP system ..........5-33
LDP system limitations ......................... 5-34
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-35
System maintenance ........................... 5-36
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) .........5-37
BSW system operation ........................ 5-39
How to enable/disable the BSW system .........5-40
BSW system limitations ........................ 5-40

BSW driving situations......................... 5-41
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-45
System maintenance ........................... 5-45
Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) (if so equipped) ......5-46
BSI system operation .......................... 5-48
How to enable/disable the BSI system ...........5-50
BSI system limitations .......................... 5-50
BSI driving situations .......................... 5-52
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-56
System malfunction ............................ 5-56
System maintenance ........................... 5-57
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-58
BCI system operation .......................... 5-60
Turning the BCI system on/off ...................5-62
BCI system limitations ......................... 5-63
System temporarily not available .................5-64
System malfunction ............................ 5-65
System maintenance ........................... 5-65
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) .....5-66
RCTA system operation ........................ 5-67
How to enable/disable the RCTA system .........5-68
RCTA system limitations ........................ 5-69System temporarily unavailable
..................5-72
System maintenance ........................... 5-73
Cruise control (if so equipped) .....................5-74
Precautions on cruise control . ..................5-74
Cruise control operations .......................5-75
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) ......5-76
ICC system operation .......................... 5-77
The ICC switch ............................... 5-79
ICC system limitations ......................... 5-84
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-87
System maintenance ........................... 5-89
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode ........................................ 5-89
Preview
Function .............................. 5-93
Distance Control Assist (DCA) (if so equipped) ......5-95
DCA system operation ......................... 5-95
How to enable/disable the DCA system ..........5-98
DCA system limitations ......................... 5-99
DCA driving situations ........................ 5-101
System temporarily unavailable .................5-103
System maintenance .......................... 5-105
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-106

FEB system operation......................... 5-107
Turning the FEB system on/off . . ...............5-109
FEB system limitations ........................ 5-109
System temporarily unavailable .................5-111
System malfunction ........................... 5-111
System maintenance .......................... 5-111
Pedestrian Forward Emergency Braking (PFEB)
system (if so equipped) .......................... 5-112
System operation ............................. 5-114
PFEB system limitations ....................... 5-114
Turning the PFEB system ON/OFF .............5-116
System temporarily unavailable .................5-116
System malfunction ........................... 5-116
System maintenance .......................... 5-117
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-117
PFCW system operation ......................5-119
Turning the PFCW system on/off ...............5-120
PFCW system limitations ......................5-121
System temporarily unavailable .................5-126
System malfunction ........................... 5-127
System maintenance .......................... 5-127
Break-in schedule ............................... 5-128Fuel efficient driving tips
.......................... 5-128
Increasing fuel economy .......................... 5-130
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) . .5-130
Parking/parking on hills ........................... 5-133
Power steering .................................. 5-134
Brake system ................................... 5-134
Brake precautions ............................ 5-134
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................5-135
Brake assist ................................. 5-136
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............5-136
Active Trace Control (if so equipped) ...........5-138
Brake force distribution ....................... 5-138
Hill start assist system ........................... 5-139
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) ......5-140
System
operation............................. 5-140
How to enable/disable the Sonar system . .......5-142
Sonar limitations .............................. 5-143
System temporarily unavailable .................5-143
System maintenance .......................... 5-143
Cold weather driving ............................. 5-144
Freeing a frozen door lock .....................5-144
Antifreeze .................................... 5-144
Battery ...................................... 5-144

●Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.
● For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
● Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dyna-
mometer (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions test-
ing) , or similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off the
ground. Make sure you inform test facil-
ity personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.
● When a wheel is off the ground due to
an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively. ●
Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
● If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your INFINITI vehicle has a higher cen-
ter of gravity than a passenger car. The
vehicle is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as passenger cars.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
could result in loss of control and/or a
rollover accident.
● Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted,
or radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
● Be sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water. For
additional information, refer to “Brake
system” in this section for “Wet
brakes”.
● Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured. ●
Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent maintenance
may be required. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Periodic maintenance”
in the “INFINITI Service and Mainte-
nance Guide.”
INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
(AWD) DRIVING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS (if so equipped)
WARNING
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
● Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted
or radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
● This vehicle is not designed for offroad
(rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy
or muddy roads that tires may get stuck
in.
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