CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
●Do not apply excessive force to the
monitor screen.
● Avoid touching or scratching the moni-
tor as it may become dirty or damaged.
● Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
-4°F (-20°C) and above 158°F (70°C)]
● Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme humidity (less than 10% or
more than 75%)
● For cleaning, turn the rear displays off
and use a soft dry cloth. Never use a
rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or
any kind of solvent or paper towel with
a chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or cause discoloration to the
displays. If dirt does not come off with a
dry cloth, slightly dampen the cloth with
neutral detergent. When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the following
precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may
adversely affect the hybrid system control system
and other electronic parts.
WARNING
●
A cellular phone should not be used for
any purpose while driving so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular phones while driving.
● If you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode is highly
recommended. Exercise extreme cau-
tion at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
● If you are unable to devote full attention
to vehicle operation while talking on
the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
● Keep the antenna as far away as pos-
sible from the electronic control
modules.
● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic control
system harnesses. Do not route the an-
tenna wire next to any harness.
● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
● Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
● For additional information,, it is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for servicing.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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WARNING
●Only use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you have to
use a phone while driving, exercise ex-
treme caution at all times so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
● If you find yourself unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
talking on the phone, pull off the road in
a safe location and stop your vehicle
before doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, only
use a phone after starting the hybrid
system.
Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an owner
of a compatible Bluetooth® enabled cellular
phone, you can set up the wireless connection
between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module. With Bluetooth® wireless tech-
nology, you can make or receive a telephone call
with your cellular phone in your pocket.
Once a cellular phone is connected to the in-
vehicle phone module, the procedure for con-
necting the phone does not need to be per-
formed again. Your phone is automatically selected by the in-vehicle phone module when
the ignition switch is switched to the ON position
with the selected cellular phone turned on and
carried in the vehicle.
You can register up to five different Bluetooth®
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.
The Voice Recognition system supports phone
commands, so dialing a phone number using
your voice is possible. For additional information,
refer to “INFINITI Voice Recognition system” in
this manual.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
● Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth®
functions share the same frequency band
(2.4GHz) . Using the Bluetooth® and wire-
less LAN functions at the same time may
slow down or disrupt communications and
could cause undesired noise. It is recom-
mended that you turn wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
off when using the Bluetooth® functions.
● Set up the wireless connection between a
compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module before using the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Pone System. ●
Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle
phone module. Please visit
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/ and search
for a recommended phone list.
● You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:
– Your vehicle is outside the service area for your cellular phone network.
– Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive radio waves, such as in
a tunnel, in an underground parking ga-
rage, behind a tall building or in a moun-
tainous area.
– Your cellular phone is locked in order to prevent dialing.
● When the radio wave condition is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur-
ing a call.
BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM
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●This Bluetooth® system supports Wide-
band speech, which enhances the sound
quality of phone calls placed over
Bluetooth®. To take advantage of this fea-
ture, the cellular device should be used on a
carrier supporting Adaptive MultiRate Wide-
band (AMR-WB) or HD voice technology.
The performance of AMR-WB may vary by
carrier and calling area. Consult your cellular
carrier if you experience issues with call
quality or connection.
● Immediately after the ignition switch is
turned ON, it may be impossible to receive a
call for a short period of time.
● Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the
in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone
quality degradation and wireless connection
disruption.
● While a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the
battery of the cellular phone may discharge
quicker than usual.
● If the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem seems to be malfunctioning, please visit
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/ for trouble-
shooting help. ●
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to be
emitted from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location may
reduce or eliminate the noise.
● Refer to the owner’s manual for the cellular
phone for information regarding the tele-
phone pairing procedure specific to your
phone, battery charging , and cellular phone
antenna, etc.
● The antenna display on the monitor may not
match the antenna display of some cellular
phones.
● The battery display on the monitor may not
match the battery display of some cellular
phones.
● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to her the caller’s voice clearly as
well as to minimize echoes.
● If reception between callers is unclear, ad-
justing the incoming or outgoing call volume
may improve the clarity.REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory Information
FCC ID: HYQDNNS086
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
CAUTION: Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation ex-
posure limits set forth for uncontrolled environ-
ment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very
low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply
without maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE) . But it is desirable that it should be in-
stalled and operated with at lease 20cm and
more between the radiator and person’s body.
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●To adjust the volume of the person’s voice to
be louder or quieter, push the —/+switch on
the steering wheel or turn the VOL/ON •
OFF knob on the audio main button, while
talking on the phone.
● Touch the “Mute” key if you do not want your
voice to be heard by the person on the other
end of the line.
Bluetooth® settings
The Bluetooth® settings can be set in detail
according to the user’s preference.
1. Press the SETTING button.
2. Touch the “Bluetooth” key.
3. Touch the preferred item.● “Bluetooth” key
Turns the Bluetooth® connection to the ve-
hicle on/off.
● “Connect Device” key
Touch this item to connect to the
Bluetooth® device. You can also delete a
registered device and display information for
the registered device. ●
“Select Phone” key
Registered Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phones are shown on the list. Select a de-
vice from the list to disconnect or connect a
Bluetooth® device.
● “Select Audio Device” key
Registered Bluetooth® audio players are
shown on the list. Select a device from the
list to disconnect or connect a Bluetooth®
device.
● “Vehicle Bluetooth Device Info” key
The registered device name and the PIN
code can be changed.
HANDS-FREE TEXT MESSAGING
ASSISTANT
WARNING
Use the text messaging feature after park-
ing your vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use the feature while driving, ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
CAUTION
This feature is disabled if the connected
device does not support the Message Ac-
cess Profile (MAP) . For additional infor-
mation, refer to the owner’s manual for
your phone.
Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of
“Text-to-Speech”. Check local regulations before
using this feature.
The text messaging assistant system allows the
sending and receiving of the text messages
through the vehicle interface.
Depending on the device that is connected to the
vehicle, some of the items may not be displayed.
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WARNING
●Use the information from the Driving
Performance strictly as a reference to
make your driving more comfortable.
The readings are not meant to prevent
accidents caused by reckless driving or
poor driving conditions (due to weather,
road conditions, etc.) . Always obey all
traffic regulations and posted speed
limits.
● Operating the Driving Performance
while driving can lead to a crash result-
ing in serious injuries or death. Always
park the vehicle in a safe place before
operating the display screen.
● Look at the display screen only briefly
while driving. Keep your eyes on the
road. Inattentive driving may lead to a
crash resulting in serious injuries or
death. For Canada
NOTE:
A PIN code can be used so that other people
cannot see your email and calendar apps.
When the hybrid system is turned off and
then on again, the PIN code has to be input.
After the PIN code is input, regardless of
whether your smartphone is connected to
the vehicle or not, your email and calendar
apps will be viewable until the hybrid system
is turned off. When the system is set to valet
parking, if the relevant account is erased,
your email and schedule will be erased from
the system.
INFO:
● The Infiniti InTouch
TMApp must be installed
and running on a compatible smartphone in
order to download updates or use Vehicle
Apps that require a network connection. For
additional information, refer to “Getting user
ID and password” in this section.
● When email service and calendar schedule
information are displayed in the in-vehicle
display, the system controls the display
based on the ID and password. Therefore,
users are required to manage an ID and
password.
Examples of how Vehicle Apps is used
Example 1: Driving Performance applica-
tion
This allows you to see the vehicle status and the
results of driving operation.
1. Push the APPS button and touch the “Driv- ing Performance” key.
2. Touch the “<” or “>” key to change the layout of the Driving Performance meter.
Touch the meter illustration on the Performance
Meter screen to select another meter to display.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-4
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ....................................5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-9
Off-road recovery ...............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ......................... 5-10
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...............5-10
Driving safety precautions ......................5-11
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions (if so equipped) ..............5-13
Push-button ignition switch ........................5-13
Operating range ............................... 5-14
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-15
Emergency hybrid system shut off ...............5-15
INFINITI Intelligent Key battery discharge .........5-16
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-16
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid System ................................... 5-17
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
System .......................................... 5-17
Remote hybrid start (if so equipped) .............5-17Driving the vehicle
................................ 5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ........5-18
Parking brake .................................... 5-23
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................5-23
Standard mode ................................ 5-24
Sport mode ................................... 5-24
Snow mode ................................... 5-24
ECO mode ................................... 5-24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) .....5-26
LDW system operation ......................... 5-27
How to enable/disable the LDW system .........5-28
LDW system limitations ........................ 5-29
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-30
System maintenance ........................... 5-30
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) ....5-31
LDP
system operation .......................... 5-32
How to enable/disable the LDP system ..........5-33
LDP system limitations ......................... 5-34
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-35
System maintenance ........................... 5-36
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) .........5-37
BSW system operation ........................ 5-38
How to enable/disable the BSW system .........5-39
System maintenance.......................... 5-107
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian
Detection system (if so equipped) . . ...............5-108
System operation ............................. 5-109
Turning the FEB with Pedestrian Detection
system ON/OFF .............................. 5-111
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations .................................... 5-112
System temporarily unavailable .................5-114
System malfunction ........................... 5-115
System maintenance .......................... 5-116
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-117
PFCW system operation ......................5-119
Turning the PFCW system on/off ...............5-120
PFCW system limitations ......................5-122
System temporarily unavailable .................5-126
System malfunction ........................... 5-127
System maintenance .......................... 5-127
Break-in schedule ............................... 5-128
Fuel-efficient driving tips ......................... 5-128
Increasing fuel economy .......................... 5-130
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) . .5-130
Parking/parking on hills ........................... 5-133Power steering
.................................. 5-134
Brake system ................................... 5-134
Brake precautions ............................ 5-134
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................5-135
Brake assist ................................. 5-136
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............5-136
Active Trace Control (if so equipped) ...........5-138
Brake force distribution ....................... 5-138
Hill start assist system ........................... 5-139
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) ......5-140
System operation ............................. 5-140
How to enable/disable the sonar system . .......5-142
Sonar limitations .............................. 5-143
System temporarily unavailable .................5-143
System
maintenance .......................... 5-143
Cold weather driving ............................. 5-144
Freeing a frozen door lock .....................5-144
Antifreeze .................................... 5-144
Battery ...................................... 5-144
Draining of coolant water ......................5-144
Tire equipment . . ............................. 5-144
Special winter equipment ......................5-145
Driving on snow or ice ........................ 5-145
WARNING
●Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death. ●
If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
dows fully open, and have the vehicle
inspected immediately.
● Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
● Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
● Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates,
doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment. If you must drive with
one of these open, follow these
precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation but-
ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air.
● If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the liftgate or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
dation to prevent carbon monoxide en-
try into the vehicle. ●
The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
5-4Starting and driving