Message Possible 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 (seeApplying automatically (vehicles with automatic transmission)in the5. Starting and drivingsection).
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 (seeEmergency brakingin the5. Starting and drivingsection)
[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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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Brake Fluid Level]There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the redwarning light lights up in the combination meter and a warning tone sounds.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under
any circumstances.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. SeeBrake fluidin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection.
4. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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 vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.
•Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or low brake fluid level may increase your 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 you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Brake Pad Wear]The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.
[Emergency Brake Currently
Unavailable See Operator’s
Manual]Forward Emergency Braking is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The system is outside the operating temperature range.•The on-board voltage is too low.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Forward Emergency Braking is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Restart the engine.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Emergency Brake
Inoperative]Forward Emergency Braking is temporarily inoperative due to a malfunction.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Radar Sensor (See
Operator’s Manual):]At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety systems is temporarily restricted or inoperative:
•Forward Emergency Braking•Intelligent Cruise Control
Possible causes:
•The sensors in the radiator trim and/or in the bumpers are dirty.•The function of the driving system and/or driving safety system is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out. All driving systems/driving safety systems are operative
again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Switch off the engine.
4. Clean the sensors in the following locations:
- In the radiator trim
- In the front bumper
- In the rear bumper, particularly in the middle of the rear bumper.
5. Restart the engine. The display message disappears.
[SRS Malfunction Service
Required]The restraint system needs servicing. Thewarning light also lights up in the combination meter.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioner seat belt may not function properly.
WARNING
If this light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in
an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
For further information about the restraint system, seeSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)in the1. Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint systemsection.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Left Daytime Running
Light] or [Check Right Day-
time Running Light]The left or right-hand daytime driving light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Adaptive front lighting sys-
tem Inoperative]The Adaptive Front Lighting System is faulty. The lights remain available without the Adaptive Front Lighting System.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Malfunction See Operator’s
Manual]The exterior lighting is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Auto Lamp Function inop-
erative]The light sensor is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Switch Off Lights]The side lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
Turn the light switch to.
[High beam assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator’s
Manual]High beam assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
•The windshield is dirty in the camera’s field of vision.•Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
Clean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, the [High beam assist Available Again] message is displayed.
[High beam assist Inopera-
tive]High beam assist is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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Driving systems
Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Lane Departure Warning
Currently Unavailable See
Operator’s Manual]Lane Departure Warning is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The windshield is dirty in the camera’s field of vision.•Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.•There have been no lane markings for an extended period.•The lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Lane Departure Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Clean the windshield
[Lane Departure Warning
Inoperative]Lane Departure Warning is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Blind Spot Warning Cur-
rently Unavailable See Op-
erator’s Manual]Blind Spot Warning is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
•The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
The yellow indicator lights also light up in the exterior mirrors.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Blind Spot Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Restart the engine
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Blind Spot Warning Not
Available When Towing a
Trailer See Operator’s
Manual]Blind Spot Warning is deactivated while towing a trailer.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and your vehicle.
Press
[Blind Spot Warning
Inoperative]Blind Spot Warning (BSW) is faulty.
The BSW indicator lights also light up.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Canceled] The driver’s door is open and the driver’s seat belt has not been fastened.
Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the driver’s door closed.
You inadvertently touched the steering wheel while steering intervention was active.
While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the steering wheel.
The vehicle has started to skid and VDC has intervened.
Use Intelligent Park Assist again later.
[Park Assist Inoperative] You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneuvers.
Intelligent Park Assist will become available again after approximately ten minutes.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed, have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
The parking sensor system is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Finished] The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
[ICC Off]
Intelligent Cruise Control has been deactivated (seeIntelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped)in the5.
Starting and drivingsection).
If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Steering Malfunction See
Operator’s Manual]The electric steering lock is malfunctioning.WARNING
The steering may be locked by the electric steering lock.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Do not drive on. It is recommended you contact the nearest INFINITI retailer.
The electric steering lock was unable to unlock the steering.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. To unlock the steering, move the steering wheel slightly.
3. Insert the key into the ignition lock again.
[Check Washer Fluid]The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
Top up the washer fluid (seeWindow washer fluidin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection)
[Wiper Malfunctioning] The windshield wipers are defective.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Hazard Warning Flashers
Malfunctioning]The hazard warning lights are faulty.
Visit an INFINITI retailer.
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To deactivate the de-icer:
•Press thebutton. The indicator lamp
in thebutton turns off. The previous
settings are reactivated. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or
•Automatic climate control: press the
button. The indicator lamp in the
button turns off. Airflow and air distribution
are set to automatic mode.
or
•Air-conditioning system or automatic cli-
mate control: adjust the temperature control
(seeHeater and air conditionerin the4.
Display screen, heater and air conditioner,
and audio systemDisplay screen, heater and
air conditioner, and audio systemsection).
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
1Left-hand parking lights
2Right-hand parking lights
3Side lights and license plate
lighting
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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