●In the event of an accident that requires
body repair and painting, the vehicle
should be delivered to an INFINITI re-
tailer to have the Li-ion battery pack
and high-voltage parts such as the in-
verter, including the wiring harness, re-
moved prior to painting. Li-ion battery
packs exposed to heat in the paint
booth will experience capacity loss.
Damaged Li-ion battery packs may also
pose safety risks to untrained mechan-
ics and repair personnel. The emergency shut-off system is activated and
the high-voltage system automatically turns off in
the following conditions:
● Front and side collisions in which the air
bags are deployed
● Certain rear collisions
● Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
System malfunctions
For the above collisions and the certain hybrid
system malfunctions, the READY to drive indica-
tor light will turn off. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights and au-
dible reminders” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
The emergency shut-off activates for the above
collisions to minimize risk of an event that could
cause injury or an accident. If the emergency
shut-off system activates, the hybrid system may
not switch to the READY to drive position; it is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer.
Even if the ignition switch is switched to the
READY to drive position, the system may shut off
suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the near-
est INFINITI retailer or contact an INFINITI retailer
as soon as possible. To start the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
System, depress the brake pedal and place the
ignition switch in the ON position when the trans-
mission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral)
position (P is recommended) .
CAUTION
Do not start the system in N (Neutral)
position under cold condition of the sys-
tem. Start in the P (Park) position in that
case.
The READY to drive indicator light
flashes
until the hybrid system is ready to drive.
If starting in a low temperature environment, the
flashing time of the READY lamp becomes lon-
ger. It cannot move out from P (Park) during
flashing.
When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be driven, even if the
gasoline engine is not running.
NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-
matically. It may stop during deceleration
or when the vehicle is stopped.
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM
HEV-4HEV Overview
Drive your vehicle with smooth accelera-
tion and deceleration.● While driving, energy is recovered through
the regenerative brake as the vehicle decel-
erates. However, for most efficient use, do
not accelerate or decelerate your vehicle
more than necessary.
● Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration.
● The power of the Li-ion battery can be
checked on the Energy Flow display in the
center display (models with navigation sys-
tem) or Li-ion battery status meter in the
vehicle information display. For additional
information, refer to “Energy Flow (models
with navigation system)” in this section or
“Trip computer” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual. Gradual or non-
abrupt acceleration and deceleration will
make more effective use of the electric
power.
● When parking, be sure to place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. While driving,
place the shift lever in the D (Drive) position. The VSP system is a function that uses sound to
help alert pedestrians of the presence of the
vehicle when it is being driven at a low speed in
the electric drive mode under the following con-
ditions:
● The sound starts when the vehicle starts
accelerating.
● The sound stops when the vehicle speed is
more than 19 mph (30 km/h) while acceler-
ating only when vehicle is powered by the
electric motor.
● The sound starts when the vehicle speed is
less than 16 mph (25 km/h) while deceler-
ating only when vehicle is powered by the
electric motor.
● The sound stops when the vehicle stops.
● The sound does not stop with the vehicle in
the R (Reverse) position even if the vehicle
stops.
The VSP system is automatically turned on when
the vehicle is in the READY to drive mode.
If there is a malfunction in the VSP system, the
VSP OFF indicator light in the meter illuminates.
For additional information, refer to “Approaching
Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indi-
cator light” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.WARNING
● If the sound from the VSP system is not
heard while driving, stop the vehicle in a
safe and quiet location. Open a window,
and then place the vehicle in the R (Re-
verse) position with the brake pedal
firmly depressed. Check that the oper-
ating sound can be heard from the front
side of the vehicle.
● If the sound cannot be heard, it is rec-
ommended that you immediately con-
tact an INFINITI retailer for inspection.
EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM
HEV OverviewHEV-11
1. DC/DC Converter
2. Service Plug
3. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery
4. High-Voltage Harness
5. 12–volt Battery
6. Traction Motor Inverter
7. Traction Motor
The hybrid system uses high voltage up to ap-
proximately 168 volts. High-voltage components
are indicated in the illustration. High-voltage har-
nesses are orange. The system can be hot during
and after starting. Be careful of both the high
voltage and the high temperature.
HYBRID VEHICLE
CHARACTERISTICS
WARNING
●When you leave your vehicle, be sure to
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
● Be sure to put the transmission in the P
(Park) position because the vehicle can
move when the READY to drive indica-
tor light is on even if the gasoline en-
gine is not running. When the READY to
drive indicator light is on, do not leave
your vehicle in a shift position other
than the P (Park) position. The vehicle
will creep and start abruptly if the accel-
erator pedal is depressed by mistake.
This may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle is parked for a long period
of time, the battery discharges gradu-
ally. To avoid this occurrence, drive the
vehicle for approximately 30 minutes at
least once every two to three months.
Otherwise, the Lithium ion (Li-ion) bat-
tery may be damaged. If the Li-ion bat-
tery is completely discharged and the
hybrid system cannot be activated, it is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer.
High-voltage parts and harnesses on the hybrid
vehicles emit approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as the conventional
gasoline-powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite their electromagnetic shield-
ings.
Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is impor-
tant. The vehicle cannot run if the Li-ion battery is
discharged. In the N (Neutral) position, the Li-ion
battery does not recharge. Leaving the transmis-
sion in the N (Neutral) position for an extended
period of time may discharge the Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery recharges when the shift lever
is in any position other than N (Neutral) .
HEV OverviewHEV-13
0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning and indicator lights ........................0-9
1. Vent (P. 4-49)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch(P. 2-40)
3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-40)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-7)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-16)
5. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-49) Horn (P. 2-46)
6. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-58)
7. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-4)
8. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-36) Rear wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-36)
9. Rear window and outside mirror de-
froster switch (P. 2-39)
10. Center display* Navigation system* (if so equipped)
11. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-50)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-56)
13. Glove box (P. 2-56)
14. Center multi-function control buttons*
15. Power outlet (P. 2-53)
LII2436
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents
16. Shift lever (P. 5-18)
17. Audio system controls*Front passenger air bag status light (P.
1-49)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
19. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13)
20. Cruise control main/set switches (if so
equipped) (P. 5-75)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-77)
21. Dynamic Driver Assistance switch (if so
equipped) (P. 5-97)
22. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-31)
23.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System*
24. Steering wheel switch for audio con-
trol*
25. Hood release (P. 3-21) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-50)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-50)
Warning System switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-51)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-52)
Liftgate release switch (P. 3-22)
Power liftgate main switch (P. 3-22) 26. Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-16)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
Illustrated table of contents0-7
Warninglight Name Page
12–volt battery
charge warning light 2-8
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-8
or
Brake warning light
(red)
2-8
Direct Response
Hybrid system warn-
ing light2-9
Electronically con-
trolled brake warn-
ing light (yellow)2-9
Warning
light Name Page
Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if
so equipped) 2-10
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-10
Master warning light 2-12
Power steering
warning light2-12
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-13
Indicator
light Name Page
Approaching Ve-
hicle Sound for Pe-
destrians (VSP)
OFF indicator light 2-13
EV indicator light 2-13
Front fog light indi-
cator light
2-13
Front passenger air
bag status light2-13
High beam assist
indicator light
(green) (if so
equipped)2-13
High beam indicator
light (blue)
2-14
Low temperature
indicator light (blue)2-14
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9
1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment .....................1-3
2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-5
3rd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-8
Armrests ......................................1-8
Flexible seating .................................1-8
Head restraints/headrests ......................... 1-10
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components .................................. 1-11
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components .................................. 1-12
Remove ...................................... 1-12
Removable (without Dual head restraint/
headrest DVD system only) .....................1-13
Install ........................................ 1-13
Adjust ........................................ 1-13
Folding head restraint/headrest .................1-15
Seat belts ....................................... 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-16
Seat belt warning light ......................... 1-19
Pregnant women .............................. 1-19
Injured persons ................................ 1-19
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function
(front seats) (if so equipped) ....................1-19Three-point type seat belt with retractor
..........1-20
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-24
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-24
Child safety ...................................... 1-25
Infants ........................................ 1-25
Small children ................................. 1-26
Larger children ................................ 1-26
Child restraints ................................... 1-27
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system .............................. 1-29
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-33
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ................................. 1-34
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................. 1-37
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-40
Booster
seats................................. 1-46
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..............1-49
Precautions on SRS ........................... 1-49
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-67