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
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•The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
longer being cooled sufficiently.
Observe the additional display messages in the
vehicle information display.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from
the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
Check the coolant level and top up the coolant,
observing the warning notes (see If your ve-
hicle overheats in the6. In case of emergency
section).
If you have to top up the coolant frequently,
have the engine cooling system checked.
Make sure that the air supply to the engine
radiator is not blocked, e. g. by frozen slush.
Do not start the engine again until the coolant
temperature is below 250
oF (120oC). The
engine may otherwise be damaged.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).
There will be a small reserve of fuel in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The VDC warning light blinks when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating,
thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road
surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its
traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working, this is
normal.
The light will continue to blink for a few seconds
after the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
Cruise control or Intelligent Cruise Control is
deactivated.
For additional information see Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light in the
2. Instruments and controls section andVe-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system in the
5. Starting and driving section.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated. Both lights flash
when the hazard switch is turned on.
Low beam indicator light
This light comes on when the switch is turned to
the position:The headlights will come on
and front side, tail, number plate and instru-
ment lights remain on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) has been disabled. This indicates
that the VDC system is not operating.
Disabling the VDC system causes the Forward
Emergency Braking system to become unavail-
able. See Forward emergency braking (FEB)
system (if equipped) in the5. Starting and
driving section for more details.
This light also comes on briefly when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the ON position. The
light will turn off after approximately 1 second if
the VDC system is operational.
When the VDC OFF indicator light and VDC
warning light (see Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light later in this section) come
on with the VDC system turned on, it alerts the
driver to the fact that the system’s fail-safe
mode is operating. This means that the system
may not be functioning properly. Have the
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system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for these services.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled, but the ve-
hicle is still driveable. For additional informa-
tion, seeVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system in the5. Starting and driving section.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a vehicle
from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel a slight vibration or hear the system work-
ing when starting the vehicle or accelerating,
but this is normal.
Front fog light indicator light (if
equipped)
The light comes on when the front fog lights are
switched on (see Fog light switch (If so
equipped) later in this section).
High beam assist indicator light
(if equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the head-
lights come on while the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position with the high beam selected.
This indicates that the high beam assist system
is operational. (See 2-63.)
High beam indicator light
This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the low
beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Rear fog light indicator light
The light comes on when the rear fog light is
switched on (see Fog light switch (If so
equipped) later in this section).
Side light and headlight
indicator light
This light comes on when the side light or
headlight position is selected, see Headlight
and turn signal switches later in this section
for further details.
/Front passenger air
bag status light
The front passenger air bag status light ()
located on the center console above the shift
lever will illuminate when the front passenger
air bag is turned OFF. When the front passenger
air bag is turned on, the front passenger air bag
status light ON (
) will illuminate.
For more details, see Front passenger air bag
and status light in the1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system sec-
tion.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime will sound when driving away if the
parking brake has not been released. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver’s door
is opened if the side lights are on. Turn the
headlight control switch off before leaving the
vehicle.
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When you switch the [Adaptive front lighting
system] function on, you activate the following
functions:
•Freeway mode
•Active light function
•Cornering light function
If you set the low beam headlights for driving
on the right/left, the vehicle information display
shows the [Adaptive front lighting system: Sys-
tem Inoperative Inactive For Left-side Traffic] or
[Adaptive front lighting system: System Inop-
erative Inactive for Right-side Traffic] display
message instead of the [Adaptive front lighting]
function in the [Light] submenu.
For further information about the Adaptive Front
Lighting system, see Adaptive front lighting
system (LED headlight only) (if equipped) later
in this section
Setting the low beam headlights for driving on
the left/right
:
This function is only available on vehicles with
the Adaptive Front Lighting System (see Adap-
tive front lighting system (LED headlight only) (if
equipped) later in this section).
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings] menu. 2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Low-b. Headl. Setting For:] function.
You will see the selected setting: [Right-side
Traffic] or [Left-side Traffic].
5. Press the
not take place until the next time the vehicle
is stationary.
If you set the low beam headlights for driving
on the right/left, then freeway mode is unavail-
able. This is only deactivated if the setting for
driving on the left/right is set opposite to your
vehicle’s country version.
An INFINITI retailer can set the low beam head-
lights for driving on the left/right.
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting
:
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings] menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press
orbutton to select
the [Ambient Light Brightness] function.
You will see the selected setting.
5. Change the setting with
not take place until the next time the vehicle
is stationary.
6. Press the
orbutton to adjust
the brightness to a level from [Off] to [Level
5] (bright).
7. Press the
button to save the
setting.
Activating/deactivating the surround lighting
and exterior lighting delayed switch-off
:
If you have activated the Surround lighting
function and the light switch is set to
the following functions are activated when it is
dark:
•Surround lighting: the exterior lighting re-
mains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking with
the key. If you start the engine, the surround
lighting is switched off and automatic head-
light mode is activated .
•Exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the exte-
rior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds after
the engine is switched off. If you close all the
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doors and the lift gate, the exterior lighting
goes off after 15 seconds.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings] menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Surround Lighting] function.
5. Press the
activated, the light cone and the area around
the vehicle are displayed in orange in the
vehicle information display
6. Press the
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exterior
lighting temporarily:
1. Before leaving the vehicle, switci the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Switch the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the engine. Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, when
the surround lighting and delayed switch-off
exterior lighting are on, the following light up:
•Side lights
•Fog lights
•Low beam headlights
•Daytime driving lights
•Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior lighting
delay
:
If you activate the [Interior Lighting Delay] func-
tion, the interior lighting remains on for 20
seconds after you remove the key from the
ignition lock.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings] menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Interior Lighting Delay] function. If the
[Interior lighting delayed switch-off] function
has been switched on, the vehicle interior is
displayed in orange in the vehicle informa-
tion display 5. Press the
Vehicle
Setting permanent speed limiter:
You can set permanent speed limiter using the
[Limit Speed (Winter Tires)] function.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings] menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Vehicle] submenu.
3. Press
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Limit Speed (Winter Tires)] function.
You will see the selected setting.
5. Press
6. Press the
orbutton to adjust
permanent speed limiter in increments of
ten ([150 mph] to [100 mph]), 240 km/h] to
[160 km/h]). The [Off] setting switches per-
manent speed limiter off).
7. Press the
button to store the
entry.
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Lights
NOTE
Vehicles with LEDs in the light clusters: The display message for the corresponding light will only appear if all the LEDs have failed.
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Left Cornering Light] or
[Check Right Cornering Light] The left or right-hand cornering light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Left Low Beam] or [Check
Right Low Beam]The left or right-hand low beam headlight is faulty.•Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself (see
Lightsin the8. Do-it-yourself section).
or:
•Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Rear Left Turn Signal] or
[Check Rear Right Turn Signal] The rear left or right-hand turn signal is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Front Left Turn Signal] or
[Check Front Right Turn Signal]The front left or right-hand turn signal is faulty.•Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself (see
Lightsin the8. Do-it-yourself section).
or:
•Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Left Mirror Turn Signal]
or [Check Right Mirror Turn Sig-
nal] The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Center Brake Lamp]
The third brake light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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button turns off. Airflow and air distribution
are set to automatic mode.
or
•Air-conditioning system or automatic climate
control: adjust the temperature control (see
Heater and air conditionerin the4. Display
screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio
system section).
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
1Left-hand parking lights
2Right-hand parking lights
3Side lights and license plate light-
ing
4
trolled by the light sensor
5Low beam/high beam headlights
6Rear fog light
7Front fog lights (if equipped)
8Headlight aiming control (halogen head-
lights only)
INFINITI recommends that you consult the local
regulations concerning the use of lights. If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the side lights may still be switched on.
Turn the light switch to
The exterior lighting (except the side lights/
parking lights) switches off automatically if you:
•Remove the key from the ignition switch (if
equipped).
•Open the driver’s door with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
NIC2619LED headlightsNIC2697Halogen headlights
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES
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Automatic headlight mode
light setting is automatically selected according
to the brightness of the ambient light (excep-
tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions
such as fog, snow or spray):
•Ignition switch in ACC or ON position: the
side lights are switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
•With the engine running: if you have
switched on the daytime driving lights func-
tion in the vehicle information display, the
side lights and low beam headlights are
switched on or off automatically depending
on the brightness of the ambient light.
To switch on automatic headlight mode: turn the
light switch to
WARNING
When the light switch is set to
low-beam headlights may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident
In such situations, turn the light switch to
. The automatic headlight feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting
at all times.
The daytime driving lights improve the detect-
ability of your vehicle during the day.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is ac-
tive, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an accident injur-
ing yourself and others.
When the side lights and low-beam headlights
are switched on, the green
(side lights)
and(low-beam headlights) indicator
lights in the combination meter light up.
Low-beam headlights
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in theposition, the side lights
and low-beam headlights are switched on even
if the light sensor does not sense dark ambient
light conditions. This is advantageous when
there is fog or rain.
To switch on the low-beam headlights:
•Switch the ignition switch to the ON position,
or start the engine.
•Turn the light switch to. The greenindicator light in the combination me-
ter lights up.
Side lights
NOTE
Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently
lit according to legal standards. To reduce the
chance of a discharged vehicle battery, avoid the
continuous use of the
sidelights or park-
ing lights for several hours.
To switch on: turn the light switch to
. The
greenindicator light in the combination
meter lights up.
Parking lights
Switching on the parking lights ensures that the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
To switch on the parking lights:
•The key is not in the ignition switch or the
switch is in the OFF position.
•Turn the light switch to(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or(right-hand side of
the vehicle).
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