5. Press the
If you have selected [Yes], the vehicle infor-
mation display shows a confirmation mes-
sage.
For safety reasons, not all functions are reset:
the [Limit Speed (Winter Tires)] function in
permanent speed limiter can only be set in the
[Vehicle] submenu.
If you want to reset the Daytime driving lights
function in the Lights submenu, you must
switch the ignition switch to the ACC position.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
Display messages appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
Display messages with graphic symbols are
simplified in the Owner’s Manual and may differ
from the symbols in the vehicle information
display.
Certain display messages are accompanied by
an audible warning tone or a continuous tone.
When the ignition is switched off, all display
messages are deleted apart from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of
the high-priority display messages have been rectified, these display messages are deleted
as well.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please
observe the notes on parking (see
Parkingin
the 5. Starting and driving section).
Hiding display messages
Press the
display message. The display message is hid-
den.
The vehicle information display shows high-
priority display messages in red. Some high-
priority display messages cannot be hidden.
The vehicle information display shows these
messages continuously until the causes for the
messages have been remedied.
Message memory
The vehicle information display saves certain
messages in the message memory. You can call
up these display messages:
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Service] menu.
If there are display messages, the vehicle
information display shows [2 messages], for
example. 2. Press the
orbutton to select the
entry, e.g. [2 messages].
3. Press
4. Press the
orbutton to scroll
through the display messages.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Inoperative See Operator’s
Manual]EBD (electronic brake force distribution) ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Contro), and
hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
A warning tone sounds.
In addition, the
,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if
you brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Turn On The Ignition to Re-
lease the Parking Brake]The redindicator light lights up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off.
Key: turn the key to the ON position in the ignition switch
[Please Release Parking
Brake] The redindicator light flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not
fulfilled (see Applying automatically (vehicles with automatic transmission) in the5. Starting and driving section).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
Release the electric parking brake manually.
The red
indicator light flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking brake (see Emergency brakingin the5. Starting and driving section)
[Parking Brake See Opera-
tor’s Manual] The yellowwarning light lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
3. Press the P (Park) button.
4. Have the system checked. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
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•To interrupt automatic operation: press/pull
the corresponding switch again.
NOTE
•If you press/pull the switch beyond the point
of resistance, automatic operation is started
in the corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by pressing/pulling
again.
•You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after switching off the engine or remov-
ing the key. This function remains active for
five minutes or until the driver’s or front-
passenger door is opened.
•The side windows cannot be operated from
the rear when the override feature for the
side windows is activated. Locking rear side windows
:
To enable/disable the override feature for the
rear side windows, press button
2. If indicator
lamp
1is lit, operation of the rear side win-
dows is disabled. Operation is only possible
using the switches in the driver’s door. If indi-
cator lamp
1is off, operation is possible using
the switches in the rear compartment.
Passenger’s window switch
The passenger’s switch can control its corre-
sponding window.
Convenience opening feature
For vehicles with Intelligent key: you can venti-
late the vehicle before you start driving. The key
can also be used to carry out the following
functions simultaneously:
•Unlock the vehicle
•Open the side windows
NOTE
The convenience opening feature can only be
operated using the key.
The key must be in close proximity to the ve-
hicle.
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4. Insert the support rod3into the slot4on
the underside of the hood.
5. When closing the hood, replace the support rod in its original position
5, slowly lower
the hood to about8–12in.(20–30cm)
above the hood lock, then let it drop. Make
sure the hood is securely latched.
WARNING
•Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do so
could cause the hood to fly open and result
in an accident.
•If you see steam or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, to avoid injury do not
open the hood.
OPENING FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock it using one
of the following operations, then push the right
side of the door
1.
•Push the door handle request switch with the
Intelligent Key carried with you.
•Push the “UNLOCK”button on the
Intelligent Key.
•Push the power door lock switch to the
“UNLOCK”position.
To close the fuel-filler door, close the door until
it securely latches. To lock the fuel filler door,
lock the vehicle using the intelligent key.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to re-
move. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a
single click is heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
2while refueling.
WARNING
•Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions. You
could be burned or seriously injured if it is
misused or mishandled. Always stop the en-
gine and do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks near the vehicle when refueling.
•Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after
the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automati-
cally. Continued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possi-
bly a fire.
•Use only an original equipment type fuel-
filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper operation of
the fuel system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury.
•Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
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Air recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from
outside. The air already inside the vehicle will
then be recirculated.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can mist up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air recirculation
mode briefly to prevent the windows misting
up.
Activating air recirculation mode
:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
Deactivating air recirculation mode
:
Press thebutton. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out.
NOTE
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated automati-
cally:
•After approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 45oF
(7oC).
•After approximately five minutes if the Cool-
ing with air dehumidification function is
deactivated.
•After approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 45oF
(7oC) if the cooling with air dehumidification
function is activated.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Climate
control only operates at a reduced capacity. If
you require the full climate control output, you
can switch off the Idle Stop/Start function by
pressing the ECO button (see Idle Stop/Start
System (if equipped) in the5. Starting and
driving section).
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•If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the center display
(see separate operating instructions). You
will see the current settings of the various
climate control functions.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Climate
control only operates at a reduced capacity. If
you require the full climate control output, you
can switch off the Idle Stop/Start function by
pressing the ECO button (seeIdle Stop/Start
System (if equipped) in the5. Starting and
driving section).
Switching automatic climate control
on/off
When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could mist up. Therefore, only
switch off climate control briefly.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate
:
Press thebutton The indicator lamp in
thebutton lights up. Airflow and air
distribution are set to automatic mode. or
Press the
button. The indicator lamp in
thebutton goes out. The previous set-
tings are reactivated.
To deactivate
:
Press thebutton. The indicator lamp in
thebutton lights up.
NOTE
Automatic climate control: switch on climate
control primarily using the
button.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
If you deactivate the Cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will
also not be dehumidified. The windows can mist
up more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the
Cooling with air dehumidification function
briefly.
The Cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
To activate
:
Press thebutton The indicator lamp in
thebutton lights up.
To deactivate
:
Press thebutton. The indicator lamp in
thebutton goes out. The cooling with air
dehumidification function has a delayed switch-
off feature.
Problems with the Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function
:
Problem: The indicator lamp in thebutton flashes three times or remains off. The
cooling with air dehumidification function can-
not be activated.
Cause and solution: The cooling with air dehu-
midification function has been deactivated due
to a malfunction. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
Setting automatic climate control to
automatic mode
Only automatic climate control features the
Control climate control automatically function.
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For CDs without compressed audio files:
ModeScreen display
Disc Repeat
Disc
1 Track Repeat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
For CDs with compressed audio files:
Mode Screen display
Disc Repeat
Disc
1 Folder Repeat
1 Folder
1 Track Repeat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
1 Folder Random
1 Folder
CD player operation
Loading:
Insert the CD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The CD will be guided automatically
into the slot and starts playing.
After loading the CD, the CD screen will appear
on the display. Activation and playing
:
The CD mode can be selected from the source
list or by pushing the
loaded to play the CD.
For details, see Selecting audio source earlier
in this section and Main audio buttons earlier
in this section.
If the system has been turned off while the CD
was playing, pushing
Audio system set to the CD screen.
Selecting track/folder
:
Touch [Track] or [Folder] in the CD menu and
select a preferred track or folder from the list.
Push
previous track.
For CDs with compressed audio files, push
previous folder.
For details, see Main audio buttons earlier in
this section.
Fast-forwarding/rewinding
:
Push and hold
forward or rewind the track. Release
speed. Scanning
:
Touch [Scan] on the display to scan the tracks in
the CD. While scanning, the CD will play the first
10 seconds of each track and move on to the
next track. Pushing [Scan] again within the 10
seconds will stop scanning.
Changing play mode
:
Touch [Play Mode] or the play mode icon
([]or[]) to select the play mode.
Ejecting CD
:
Push <>to eject the CD. If the CD is
ejected and left unremoved, it will be reloaded
into the slot to protect the CD.
USB (UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS)
CONNECTION PORT
Connecting USB memory device
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the USB
device while driving. Doing so can be a distrac-
tion. If distracted you could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident or serious injury.
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NOTE
For vehicles fitted with Idle Stop/Start System:
When the engine is automatically stopped by
the Idle Stop/Start System the ignition switch
can still be operated as usual.
At the end of a journey turn the ignition OFF to
avoid a discharged battery. The Idle Stop/Start
System does not automatically turn ignition off.•Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
•Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when-
ever you refuel.
•Check that all windows and lights are clean.
•Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Measure and check the tire
pressure for proper inflation.
•Check that all doors are closed.
•Position seat and adjust head restraints/
headrests.
•Adjust the inside and outside rear view mir-
rors.
•Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
•Check the operation of the warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
STARTING PROCEDURE WITH THE KEY
0OFF position
1ACC position
2ON position
3START position
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to position P (Park) by pressing the
button.
The transmission position indicator in the
vehicle information display shows
When the transmission is in position N (Neu-
tral), you can also start the engine with the
brake pedal depressed.
The starter is designed not to operate if the shift
lever is in any of the driving positions.
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