3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys...............................3-2
INFINITI Intelligent key..................3-2
INFINITI Vehicle immobilizer system keys.......3-3
Doors..............................3-4
Locking with the key...................3-4
Locking with the mechanical key............3-5
Locking with inside door knob.............3-6
Locking with Power door lock switch.........3-6
Automatic door locks...................3-6
Child safety rear door lock...............3-7
Lift gate lock........................3-7
INFINITI intelligent key system...............3-7
Operating range......................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution............3-10
INFINITI intelligent key operation...........3-10Changing the settings of the locking system. . . .3-11
Troubleshooting guide.................3-12
Hood..............................3-14
Fuel-filler door........................3-15
Opening fuel-filler door.................3-15
Fuel-filler cap.......................3-15
Steering wheel.......................3-16
Sun visors...........................3-16
Vanity mirror.......................3-17
Mirrors.............................3-17
Automatic anti-glare rear view mirror.........3-17
Outside mirrors......................3-17
Memory function (if equipped)..............3-20
Storing settings.....................3-20
Calling up a stored setting...............3-21
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY
Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelli-
gent Keys which are registered to your vehicle’s
Intelligent Key System components and INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System components.
Never leave the keys in the vehicle.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be regis-
tered and used with one vehicle. The new keys
must be registered prior to use with the Intelli-
gent Key System and INFINITI Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System of your vehicle. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Since the registration process requires erasing
all memory in the Intelligent Key components
when registering new keys, be sure to take all
Intelligent Keys that you have to the INFINITI
retailer.A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If
you lose your keys, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for duplicates by using
the key number. INFINITI does not record key
numbers so it is very important to keep track of
your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate
from. If you still have a key, it can be duplicated
without knowing the key number.CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occurrences
which will damage the Intelligent Key:
•Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which con-
tains electrical components, to come into
contact with water or salt water. This could
affect the system function.
•Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
•Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
•Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
•Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key for an ex-
tended period in an area where tempera-
tures exceed 140
oF (60oC).
•Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key
holder that contains a magnet.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field, such
as a TV, audio equipment and personal
computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-
gent Key. This will prevent the Intelligent Key
from unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing procedure,
please contact an INFINITI retailer.
Mechanical key
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed in
the Intelligent Key.
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KEYS
3-2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Push release catch1in the direction of the
arrow and, at the same time, remove emergency
key element
2from the key.
Valet hand-off
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedure be-
low.
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intel-
ligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and
keep the mechanical key with you.
For additional information, refer toStoragein
the2. Instruments and controlssection.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
You can only drive your vehicle using the Intel-
ligent Keys which are registered to the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your
vehicle.
The mechanical key can be used for all the
locks.
Never leave the keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your existing key can
be duplicated without knowing the key number.
As many as four INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System keys can be used with one vehicle. You
should bring all INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System keys that you have to the INFINITI
retailer for registration. This is because the
registration process will erase the memory of all
key codes previously registered into the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the registra-
tion process, these components will only recog-
nize keys coded into the INFINITI Vehicle Immo-
bilizer System during registration. Any key that
is not given to the retailer at the time of
registration will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not allow the immobilizer system key,
which contains an electrical transponder, to
come into contact with water or salt water. This
could affect system function.
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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
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
key, it may be due to interference caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automated payment device on the key
ring. Restart the engine using the following
procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 5 seconds.
3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI
recommends placing the registered key on a
separate key ring to avoid interference from
other devices.
0OFF position
1ACC position
2ON position
3START position
WARNING
Never remove the key or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position while driving. The
steering wheel will lock and could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. This could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
CAUTION
Use electrical accessories with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
If you must use accessories while the engine is
not running, do not use them for extended pe-
riods of time and do not use multiple electrical
accessories at the same time.
The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock
device.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
1. Turn the key to the OFF position.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn
clockwise from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently turn the key while rotating the
steering wheel slightly right and left.
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INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM IGNITION SWITCH
5-14Starting and driving
CAUTION
Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its drive
train could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
•The electric parking brake must be applied.
•The transmission must be in position P
(Park) and the transmission position display
must show P in the vehicle information dis-
play.
•The key must be removed from the ignition
switch.
•On uphill or downhill gradients, the front
wheels must be turned towards the curb.1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Press the P (Park) button.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from moving into
traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
1
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb. Then apply the
parking brake.
HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
2
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
allow the vehicle to move back until the curb
side wheel gently touches the curb. Then
apply the parking brake.HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, WITHOUT
CURB
3
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the
center of the road if the vehicle moves. Then
apply the parking brake.
4. Put the ignition switch in the OFF position.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to posi-
tion N (Neutral) when you switch off the en-
gine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk
of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to position P (Park). Prevent the parked vehicle
from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Procedure
1. Apply the electric parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to position P (Park).
3.With the key:turn the key to the position
OFF in the ignition switch and remove it The
immobilizer is activated.
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Starting and driving5-85
Engine.....................5-16
Jump-starting.................6-10
Precautions...................5-4
Push-starting.................6-12
Steering......................5-86
Power steering system............5-86
Steering lock.................5-14
Steering lock...................5-14
Steering wheel..................3-16
Adjustment..................3-16
Steering wheel controls.............4-3
Storage......................2-76
Luggage hooks................2-80
Luggagenet..................2-81
Mappocket..................2-81
Sunshade.....................2-74
Operation...................2-74
Sunvisors.....................3-16
Supplemental Restraint System.........1-39
Overview....................0-2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).....0-2
Air bags.....................0-2
Switches.....................2-68
Brightness...................2-68
Defroster ...................2-60
Foglights...................2-68
Front passenger air bag...........1-47
Hazard warning flasher............6-2
Headlight ...................2-62
Ignition.....................5-14
Ignition positions...............5-15Parkingbrake.................5-25
Parking sensor system............5-79
Power door lock................3-6
Seat ......................3-20
Seat adjustment................1-4
Turn signal..................2-64
Windshield de-icer..............2-61
Wiperandwasher ..............2-58
Tachometer....................2-6
Three-way catalyst.................5-4
Precautions...................5-4
Tire chains....................8-33
Tires........................8-34
Changing...................8-34
Coldweather .................5-94
Equipment...................5-94
Flat tire.....................6-2
Inflation pressure...............8-27
Placard....................10-12
Quality grading
................10-17
Sizes......................10-8
tire chains...................8-33
Wear and damage..............8-33
Wheelbalance ................8-36
Wheels and tires............8-27, 10-8
Touchpanel ....................4-5
Operation....................4-5
Towing.......................6-14
Recommendations..............6-14
Your vehicle..................6-14Trailer ......................10-16
Towing ....................10-16
Transferring registration to another
country......................10-10
Transmission...................5-17
Automatic Transmission (AT) operation . . .5-17
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)......8-7
Traveling.....................10-10
Turn signal....................8-22
Bulb information...............8-22
Operation...................8-22
USB connection..................4-3
Vanity mirror...................3-17
Lights.....................2-85
Vehicle......................4-102
Apps Manager................4-102
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).........5-90
Vehicle identification..............10-10
Air conditioner label.............10-12
Engine serial number............10-11
Number (VIN) (chassis number).......10-11
Number (VIN) plate.............10-10
Tire and loading information label.....10-12
Vehicle Immobilizer system...........5-14
Vehicle information display...........2-15
Warnings and indicators...........2-29
Vehicle loading information..........10-14
Ventilators....................4-42
Voice Recognition system...........4-105
Command list................4-110
Giving voice commands...........4-106
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