Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightSeat belt (driver and front passenger)
warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning light (red)Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air
bag warning lightRear fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light*Low fuel warning lightSide light indicator light
Malfunction indicator light (yellow)Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light
Distance warning light*Low beam indicator lightFront passenger air bag status light**
Parking brake warning light (red)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
Parking brake warning light (yellow)Front fog light indicator light*
Coolant warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light * *: if equipped**: located above heater and air conditioner controls
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer see
Vehicle information displayin the
2. Instruments and controls section.CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting the
engine. The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on,
,,,,
,,,,. These lights
should go out within a few seconds after start-
ing the engine. If any light fails to come on or
operates 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.
WARNING LIGHTS
Also see
Vehicle information display later in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-8Instruments and controls
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the ABS warning light illuminates to indicate
that the ABS is operational. The light then turns
off within a few seconds after the engine is
started.
If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If the ABS warning light comes on while driving,
it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Observe the additional display mes-
sages (if any) in the vehicle information display.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance (seeBrake system in the5. Starting and
driving section).
BRAKE warning light (red)
WARNING
•Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driving
could be dangerous. If you judge it to be
safe, drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have your ve-
hicle towed because driving it could be dan-
gerous.
•Pressing the brake pedal when the ignition
switch is not in the ON position and/or when
the brake fluid level is low may increase the
stopping distance 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.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light remains illuminated and
turns off when the engine is started. If the light
illuminates at any other time, it may indicate
that the brake system is not functioning prop-
erly. If the BRAKE warning light illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and contact an
INFINITI retailer.
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Low tire pressure warning
light (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all its tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Low tire pressure warming light illuminates
to indicate that the system is operational. The
light then tuns off within a few seconds after
the engine is started.
Low tire pressure warning
:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pres-
sure, the warning light will illuminate. A tire
pressure warning message also appears in the
vehicle information display.
When the low tire pressure warning light illumi-
nates, you should stop and adjust the tire pres-
sure of all 4 tires to the recommended COLD tire
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Safety systems
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Currently Unavailable See
Operator’s Manual]ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
Possible causes:
•Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.•The on-board voltage may be insufficient.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The 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.
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements, at a speed above 12 MPH (20 km/h). If the display
message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed, drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
[Inoperative See Operator’s
Manual] ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are not available due to
a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
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 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.
2-30Instruments and controls
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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Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range)
(if equipped).........................5-47
ICC system operation ..................5-48
ICC switch (cruise control lever) ...........5-49
ICC system display and indicators ..........5-49
Operating ICC ...................... .5-50
ICC Limitations ..................... .5-54
Tips for driving with the ICC system .........5-56
System temporarily unavailable ............5-59
System maintenance ..................5-60
Forward emergency braking (FEB) system (if
equipped) .......................... .5-60
FEB system operation ..................5-61
Turning the FEB system on/off ............5-64
FEB system limitations .................5-65
System temporarily unavailable ............5-65
System maintenance ..................5-66
FCC Notice ....................... .5-67
Active sound enhancement ................5-67
Active sound enhancement ..............5-68
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) (if equipped) ......5-68
Important safety notes .................5-68
Detecting parking spaces ...............5-69
Parking ..........................5-70
Exiting a parking space .................5-71
Canceling IPA ...................... .5-73Parking sensor system (if equipped)
...........5-73
Parking sensor overview ................5-75
Range of the sensors ..................5-79
Parking sensor system OFF switch ..........5-79
Parking sensor function settings ...........5-80
Problems with parking sensor system ........5-81
Break-in schedule ..................... .5-81
Fuel efficient driving tips ..................5-82
Increasing fuel economy ..................5-83
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (if equipped) ..........5-83
Parking ........................... .5-84
Switching off
the engine ................5-86
Extended parking ................... .5-86
Electric power steering system ..............5-86
Brake system .........................5-87
Brake precautions ................... .5-87
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............5-88
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-90
Traction Control System (TCS) .............5-91
Characteristics of VDC ..................5-91
EBD (electronic brake force distribution) ......5-92
Steer Control ...................... .5-92
Hill Start Assist (HSA) ................... .5-93
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE LDW
SYSTEM
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel
1to select the [DriveAssist]
menu on the Menu bar
B.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Lane Departure Warning].
3. Press the
1. The current selection is displayed.
4. Press the
5. Press the
orbutton to set [Off],
[Standard] or [Adaptive].
6. Press the
When the LDW is activated, the vehicle
information display shows the lane mark- ings as bright lines in the assistance graphic
in the display area
A
When [Standard] is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
•You have switched on the turn signals. In this
event, the warnings are suppressed for a
certain period of time.
•A driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, brake assist system (BAS) or VDC.
When [Adaptive] is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
•You have switched on the turn signals. In this
case the warnings are suppressed for a
certain period of time.
•A driving system intervenes, such as ABS,
BAS or VDC.
•You accelerate forcefully.
•You brake forcefully.
•You steer actively, for example, swerve to
avoid an obstacle or change lane quickly.
•You cut the corner on a sharp bend.
The system may detect certain conditions and
warns you accordingly. The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
•You approach the outer lane marking on a
bend.
•The road has very wide lanes, for example, a
freeway.
•The system detects solid lane markings.
The warning vibration occurs later if:
•The road has narrow lanes.
•You cut across a corner on a bend.
LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for the
LDW system. Failure to operate the vehicle in
accordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
•This system is only a warning device to in-
form the driver of a potential unintended
lane departure. It will not steer the vehicle
or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely,
keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and
be in control of the vehicle at all times.
NSD599Assistance graphic
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Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that vehicle
or if another vehicle cuts in, the system warns
the driver with the chime and distance warning
light. Decelerate by depressing the brake pedal
to maintain a safe vehicle distance if:
•The chime sounds.
•The distance warning light is illuminated.
The warning chime may not sound and the
distance warning light may not illuminate in
some cases when there is a short distance
between vehicles. Some examples are:
•When the vehicles are traveling at the same
speed and the distance between vehicles is
not changing. In this case, the distance
warning light will be on.
•When the vehicle ahead is traveling faster
and the distance between vehicles is increas-
ing.
•When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle
•The warning chime will not sound and the
distance warning light will not illuminate
when: – The vehicle approaches other vehicles that are parked or moving slowly. – The accelerator pedal is depressed, over-
riding the system.
Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected by
vehicle operation (steering maneuver or driving
position in the lane) or traffic or vehicle condi-
tion (for example, if a vehicle is being driven
with some damage).
Automatic cancellation
A chime sounds and the message [ICC off] is
displayed in the vehicle information display for
5 seconds under the following conditions and
the control is automatically canceled.
•The electric parking brake is applied.
•The VDC intervenes or the VDC is deacti-
vated.
•The P (Park), R (Reverse) or N (Neutral)
position is engaged.
•The cruise control lever is pulled in order to
pull away but the front passenger door or
one of the rear doors is open.
•The vehicle is skidding or a wheel slips.
•Active Park Assist is activated.
ICC LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for the
ICC system. Failure to operate the vehicle in
accordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
•This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s responsi-
bility to stay alert, drive safely and be in
control of the vehicle at all times.
•The system is primarily intended for use on
straight, dry, open roads with light traffic. It
is not advisable to use the system in city
traffic or congested areas.
•This system will not adapt automatically to
road conditions. This system should be
used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not use the
system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy
roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
•As there is a performance limit to the dis-
tance control function, never rely solely on
the ICC system. This system does not cor-
rect 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
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Autonomous braking function
If the driver does not react to the distance
warning signal in a critical situation, the FEB
system can assist with the autonomous braking
function
The autonomous braking function can help the
driver to avoid an accident or reduces the
effects of an accident.
The autonomous braking function is available in
the following speed ranges:
•4–125 MPH (7-200 km/h) for moving vehicles
•4–30 MPH (7 -50 km/h) for stationary ve-
hicles
Adaptive brake assist function
Adaptive brake assist function provides braking
assistance in hazardous situations at speeds
above 4MPH (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor
technology to assess the traffic situation.
If the system detects a risk of collision with the
vehicle in front, it calculates the braking force
necessary to avoid a collision. If you apply the
brakes forcefully, the adaptive brake assist
function will automatically increase the braking
force to a level suitable for the traffic condi-
tions.
If the adaptive brake assist function activates,
keep the brake pedal depressed until the emer-
gency braking situation is over. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
•You release the brake pedal.
•There is no longer any danger of a collision.
•No obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
The brake assist function is then deactivated. At high speeds, the adaptive brake assist func-
tion is capable of reacting to moving objects
that have already been detected as such at
least once over the period of observation.
Up to a speed of approximately 45 MPH (70
km/h), the adaptive brake assist function reacts
to stationary vehicles.
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