If you live in Canada
Canadian radio frequency laws require abreak
(or interruption) of the transmission signals
after broadcasting for a few seconds. Therefore,
these signals may not last long enough for the
integrated garage door opener. The signal is not
recognized during programing. Comparable
with Canadian law, some U.S. garage door
openers also feature abreak.
Proceed as follows:
•If you live in Canada
•If you have difficulties programing the ga-
rage door opener (regardless of where you
live) when using the programing steps.
1. Press and hold one of buttons
2to4on
the HomeLink®. After a short time, indicator
lamp
1lights up yellow.
2. Release the button.
Indicator lamp
1flashes yellow.
3. Press button
6of the hand held transmit-
ter
5for two seconds, then release it for
two seconds.
4. Press button
6again for two seconds.5. Repeat this sequence on button
6of the
hand held transmitter
5until indicator
lamp
1lights up green.
When indicator lamp
1lights up green:
programing is finished.
When indicator lamp
1flashes green: pro-
graming was successful. The next step is to
synchronize the rolling code.
6. Release button
6of the hand held trans-
mitter
5for the garage door drive.
If indicator lamp
1lights up red: repeat the
programing process for the corresponding
button on the rear-view mirror. When doing
so, vary the distance between the hand held
transmitter
5and the rear-view mirror.
The required distance between the hand
held transmitter
5and the HomeLink®
depends on the garage door drive system.
Several attempts might be necessary. You
should test every position for at least 25
seconds before trying another position.
PROGRAMMING TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
If the HomeLink® does not quickly learn the
hand-held transmitter information:
•Check the transmitter frequency used by
garage door drive hand-held transmitter
5and whether it is supported. The transmitter
frequency can usually be found on the back
of the garage door drive hand-held transmit-
ter. HomeLink® is compatible with devices
that have units which operate in the fre-
quency range of 280 to 433 MHz.
•Replace the hand-held transmitter5bat-
teries with new batteries.
This increases the likelihood that the hand-
held transmitter
5will transmit a strong
and precise signal to the HomeLink®.
•When programing, hold the hand-held trans-
mitter
5at varying distances and angles
from the button which you are programing.
Try various angles at a distance between 2
and 12 inches (5 to 30 cm) or at the same
angle but at varying distances.
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•If another hand-held transmitter is available
for the same garage door drive, repeat the
same programing steps with this hand-held
transmitter
5. Before performing these
steps, make sure that new batteries have
been installed in the hand-held transmitter
5.
•Note that some hand-held transmitters only
transmit for a limited amount of time (the
indicator lamp on the hand-held transmitter
goes out). Press button
6on remote hand-
held transmitter
5again before transmis-
sion ends.
•Align the antenna cable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal
reception/ transmission.
If you have any questions or are having diffi-
culty programming your HomeLink® buttons,
refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.
OPERATING THE HOMELINK®
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, after it is
programmed, can be used to activate the pro-
grammed device.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Press button
2,3or4which you have
programed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with a fixed code: indi-
cator lamp
1lights up green
Garage door system with a rolling code:
indicator lamp
1flashes green.
The transmitter will transmit a signal as long as
the button is pressed. The transmission is
halted after a maximum of ten seconds and
indicator lamp
1lights up yellow. Press button
2,3or4again if necessary.
For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of
the device may also be used at any time.
CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED
INFORMATION
Make sure that you clear the memory of the
integrated garage door opener before selling
the vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Press and hold buttons
2and4.
The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow
and then green.
3. Release buttons
2and4.
The memory of the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror is cleared.
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN
If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the
codes of any non-rolling code device that has
been programmed into HomeLink®. Consult the
Owner’s Manual of each device or call the
manufacturer of those devices for additional
information or contact an INFINITI retailer.
Instruments and controls2-89
1Button for the exterior mirror on the left
hand side.
2Button for the exterior mirror on the
right hand side.
3Adjustment button.
4Memory button M.
Setting and storing the parking position using
reverse gear
:
You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
You can store this position.
1. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
2. Switch the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
3. Press button
2for the external mirror on
the front-passenger side.4. Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side moves to the preset
parking position.
5. Use adjustment button
3to adjust the
exterior mirror. You should see the rear
wheel and the curb in the exterior mirror The
parking position is stored.
NOTE
•If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front
passenger side returns to the driving posi-
tion.
•If the driver’s side mirror is currently se-
lected, the passenger side mirror will not
move when reverse gear is engaged.
Setting and storing the parking position using
the memory button
:
You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
This setting can be stored using memory button
M
4.
1. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
2. Switch the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.3. Press button
2for the external mirror on
the front-passenger side.
4. Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side moves to the preset
parking position.
5. Use adjustment button
3to adjust the
exterior mirror. You should see the rear
wheel and the curb in the exterior mirror.
6. Press memory button M
4and one of the
arrows on adjustment button
3within
three seconds. The parking position is
stored if the exterior mirror does not move.
7. If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position
:
1. Switch the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Adjust the exterior mirror on the front
passenger side with the corresponding but-
ton.
3. Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side moves to the stored
parking position
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Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-19
5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............5-4
Three-way catalyst (if equipped)............5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......5-5
On pavement and off-road driving precautions . . .5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover............5-10
Off-road recovery.....................5-10
Rapid air pressure loss.................5-10
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving..........5-11
Driving safety precautions...............5-11
All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety precautions
(if so equipped).....................5-13
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer system............5-14
Ignition switch........................5-14
Steering lock.......................5-14
Key positions.......................5-15
Before starting engine....................5-15
Starting engine........................5-16
Starting procedure with the key............5-16
Driving the vehicle......................5-17
Driving with Automatic Transmission.........5-17
Parking brake.........................5-25
Applying/releasing manually..............5-25
Applying automatically
(vehicles with automatic transmission).......5-26Releasing automatically................5-26
Emergency braking...................5-26
Idle Stop/Start System (if equipped)...........5-27
Automatic engine switch-off..............5-27
Automatic engine start.................5-28
Deactivating/activating the Idle Stop/Start
function..........................5-28
Lane departure warning (LDW) system
(if equipped).........................5-29
LDW system operation.................5-30
How to enable/disable the LDW system.......5-31
LDW system limitations.................5-31
LDW system temporarily unavailable.........5-33
System malfunction..................
.5-34
System maintenance..................5-34
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system (if equipped). . . .5-35
BSW system operation.................5-36
How to enable/disable the BSW system......5-38
BSW system limitations................5-38
System temporarily unavailable............5-43
Radar maintenance...................5-44
FCC Notice........................5-44
Cruise control........................5-44
Cruise control operations................5-45
•Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead
drive either straight up or straight down the
slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over side-
ways much more easily than they can for-
ward or backward.
•Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If
you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive
down them, you may not be able to control
your speed. If you drive across them, you
may roll over.
•Do not shift gears while driving on downhill
grades as this could cause loss of control of
the vehicle.
•Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill.
At the top there could be a drop-off or other
hazard that could cause an accident.
•If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to
the top of a steep hill, never attempt to turn
around. Your vehicle could tip or roll over.
Always back straight down in R (Reverse)
gear and apply brakes to control your
speed.
•Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade, re-
sulting in loss of control and an accident.
Apply brakes lightly and use a low gear to
control your speed.
•Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Properly
secure all cargo so it will not be thrown
forward and cause injury to you or your pas-
sengers.
•Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as far
forward and as low as possible. Do not
equip the vehicle with tires larger than
specified in this manual. This could cause
your vehicle to roll over.
•Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road. The
steering wheel could move suddenly and
injure your hands. Instead drive with your
fingers and thumbs on the outside of the
rim.
•Before operating the vehicle, ensure that
the driver and all passengers have their seat
belts fastened.
•Always drive with the floor mats in place as
the floor may become hot.
•Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center of
gravity, your INFINITI is more affected by
strong side winds. Slower speeds ensure
better vehicle control.
•Do not drive beyond the performance capa-
bility of the tires, even with AWD engaged.
•For AWD equipped vehicles, do not attempt 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 vehicle
movement which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.
•Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such as
the dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing), 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 dynamom-
eter. Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result in se-
rious vehicle damage or personal injury.
•When a wheel is off the ground due to an
unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel ex-
cessively.
•Accelerating quickly, sharp steering ma-
neuvers or sudden braking may cause loss
of control.
5-12Starting and driving
•If at all possible, avoid sharp turning ma-
neuvers, particularly at high speeds. Your
INFINITI vehicle has a higher center of grav-
ity 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 con-
trol 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 care-
fully.
•Be sure to check the brakes immediately
after driving in mud or water. .
•Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If
you get out of the vehicle and it rolls for-
ward, 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 ad-
ditional information, refer toMaintenance
schedulesin the9. Maintenance and Sched-
ulessection.
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 ra-
dial), and tread pattern on all four wheels.
Install tire chains on the front wheels when
driving on slippery roads and drive care-
fully.
•This vehicle is not designed for offroad
(rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy or
muddy roads that tires may get stuck in.
•For AWD equipped vehicles, do not attempt
to raise two wheels off the ground and shift
the transmission to any D (Drive) or R (Re-
verse) position with the engine running. Do-
ing so may result in drivetrain damage or
unexpected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury
•Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer, (such
as the dynamometers used by some states
for emissions testing), 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 dynamom-
eter. Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result in se-
rious vehicle damage or personal injury.
•When a wheel is off the ground due to an
unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel
excessively.
Starting and driving5-13
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.
3. Turn the key to the START position
3in the
ignition lock and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
If the engine is very hard to start because it is
flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it. Turn the ignition
switch to the START position to start cranking
the engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking
by turning the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the accelerator
pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by depressing the brake
pedal and turning the ignition switch to start
the engine. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start,
turn the ignition key to the OFF position and
wait 10 seconds before cranking again, other-
wise the starter could be damaged.
4.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the en-
gine while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather. In cold weather, keep the
engine running for a minimum of2-3
minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
5. To stop the engine, Shift the transmission to
position P (Park) by pressing the
button.
and turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
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STARTING ENGINE
5-16Starting and driving
NOTE
Care should be taken to avoid situations that can
lead to potential battery discharge and potential
no-start conditions such as:
•Installation or extended use of electronic
accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
•Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only
driven short distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health.
DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Driving precautions
•Do not depress the accelerator pedal while
shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Re-
verse), D (Drive), or M (Manual shift mode).
Always depress the brake pedal until shifting
is completed. Failure to do so could cause you
to lose control and have an accident.
•Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution
when shifting into a forward or reverse gear
before the engine has warmed up.
•Never shift to either the P (Park) or R (Re-
verse) position while the vehicle is moving
forward and P (Park) or D (Drive) position
while the vehicle is reversing. This could
cause an accident or damage the transmis-
sion.
•Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N
(Neutral) position while driving. Coasting
with the transmission in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.
WARNING
•Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. this may cause a loss of control.
CAUTION
•To avoid possible damage to your vehicle;
when stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.
•Except in an emergency, do not shift to the
N (Neutral) position while driving. Coasting
with the transmission in the N (Neutral) po-
sition may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving5-17