●Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
NOTE: ● Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor
can enter the passenger compartment
through the vents.
● When parking, set the heater and air condi-
tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to
allow fresh air into the passenger compart-
ment. This should help reduce odors inside
the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a constant
temperature. Air flow distribution, intake air con-
trol, and fan speed are also controlled automati-
cally. 1. Press the AUTO button on. (The indicator on
the button will illuminate and AUTO will be
displayed.)
2. Operate the driver’s side temperature con- trol buttons.
● Adjust the temperature display to about
75°F (24°C) for normal operation.
● The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution, intake air control, and fan
speed are also controlled automatically.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Press thefront defroster button on.
(The indicator light on the button will come
on.)
2. Operate the temperature control buttons to set the desired temperature.
● To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, use the
fan speed control
buttons to set the fan speed to maximum. ●
As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, press the AUTO button to return to
the automatic mode.
● When the
front defroster button is
pressed, the air conditioner will automati-
cally be turned on at outside temperatures
above 36°F (2°C) . The air recirculate mode
automatically turns off, allowing outside air
to be drawn into the passenger compart-
ment to further improve the defogging per-
formance.
Voice Recognition logic (if so
equipped)
When the climate control system is on, the front
and rear fan speeds may be automatically low-
ered so that commands are more easily recog-
nized. Fan speed can be adjusted using the fan
speed decrease and increase buttons, if desired.
Remote start logic (if so equipped)
Vehicles equipped with automatic climate con-
trols and remote start function may go into auto-
matic heating or cooling mode when remote start
is activated depending on outside and cabin tem-
peratures. During this period, the climate control
display and buttons will be inoperable until the
ignition switch is turned on. In remote start de-
frosting mode, the heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) may be activated automatically.
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CONTROLLING THE REAR SYSTEM
ON THE FRONT DISPLAY
To control the rear displays and the rear speakers
on the front display, push the AUDIO button on
the control panel and touch the “Rear Display”
key. For additional information, refer to “Selecting
audio source” in this section.
The MES screen will appear on the front display,
allowing the system to be controlled from the
front seats.
1Status display icons
Status of the speakers and the remote con-
troller is shown in icons. Touch the icons to
change the setting.
2Source selection indicator
Touch the left/right rear display icon to dis-
play the operation screen. The currently se-
lected source on the corresponding rear dis-
play can be operated from the screen.
3Speaker status indicator
Indicates which of the audio sources is se-
lected to be heard from the speaker. Touch
to show the Rear Sound Control screen and
change the speaker setting.
4Setting menu
Various settings can be changed. Touch a
preferred menu to change the setting.
Available setting items
– L Display Power key/R Display
Power
Touch to turn on or off the rear display on
the left/right side.
– Mute
Touch to mute or unmute all the speakers
and the headphones.
– Select Rear Source
Touch to display the Select Rear Source
screen. Select the “Left Screen” key or
the “Right Screen” key and then select a
source to be played on the screen. –
Rear Sound Control
Touch to display the Rear Sound Control
screen. Select a sound setting from the
following items:
● No rear sound — front only
● Play sound for left display
● Play sound for right display
– Source Control
Touch to display the operation screen for
the currently selected source. Touch the
“Left Screen” key or the “Right Screen”
key to select which of the rear displays
you wish to operate.
– Remote Controller Lock
Touch to lock or unlock the remote con-
troller operation.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF or LOCK position, the remote con-
troller will be unlocked.
– Rr Speaker Mute
Touch to mute or unmute the rear speakers
–Auto Display Power ON
Touch to turn on or off the setting for
automatic power on setting. When this
item is turned on, both the left and right
rear displays will turn on automatically
when the DVD is inserted into the front
unit and the movie will start to play.
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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 ....................................5-8
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-9
Off-road recovery ...............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...............5-10
Driving safety precautions ......................5-10
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions (if so equipped) ..............5-12
Push-Button Ignition Switch .......................5-13
Operating range ............................... 5-14
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-14
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-15
INFINITI Intelligent Key battery discharge .........5-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-16
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-16
Starting the engine ............................... 5-16
Remote start (if so equipped) ...................5-17
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-17Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
........5-17
Parking brake .................................... 5-22
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................5-23
Standard mode ................................ 5-23
Sport mode ................................... 5-23
Snow mode ................................... 5-23
ECO mode ................................... 5-23
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 ........................ 5-39
How to enable/disable the BSW system .........5-40
BSW system limitations ........................ 5-40
accelerator pedal by depressing the
brake pedal and pushing the push-button
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, push the ignition switch to the
OFF position and wait 10 seconds before
cranking again, otherwise the starter
could be damaged.4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-
onds after starting. Do not race the engine
while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather. In cold weather, keep the en-
gine running for a minimum of2-3minutes
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, place the shift lever into the P (Park) position and push the ignition
switch to the OFF position. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. 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.
REMOTE START (if so equipped)
Vehicles started with the remote start require the
ignition switch to be placed in the ON position
before the shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position. To place the ignition switch to the
ON position, follow the steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Press the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI Intel-
ligent Key” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
WARNING
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , or M
(Manual shift mode) . Always depress
the brake pedal until shifting is com-
pleted. 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.
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. this may cause a loss of control.
● Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident or
damage the transmission.
● Except in an emergency, do not shift to
the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving5-17
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) systemBrake assist .................5-76
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-8
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interiorlight....................2-67
iPod®Player ...............4-62,4-82
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-30
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-13
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-20
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel ....10-11 Engine serial number
............10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-68
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Language setting ................4-16
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-30
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12
Liftgate ......................3-22
Liftgate release ..................3-27
Light Air bag warning light .........1-69,2-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-22
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-8
Bulbreplacement..............8-22
Charge warning light ............2-10
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-22
Foglights...................8-22
Foglightswitch ...............2-43
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-37
Headlight control switch ..........2-37
Headlights..................8-22
Interiorlight..................2-67
Lightbulbs..................8-22
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-60Personal lights
................2-68
Security indicator light ............2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-8,2-9,2-13
Lights.......................8-22 Maplights ..................2-68
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Gloveboxlock................2-54
Liftgate release ................3-27
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-27
Low fuel warning light ..........2-12,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low windshield-washer
fluid warning light . . .2-27
Luggage hook ..................2-58
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-59
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-25
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-14
Maplights ....................2-68
11-4
Map pocket....................2-53
Memory Seat ...............3-36,3-38
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-42
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-33
Outside mirrors ...............3-34
Vanity mirror .................3-33
Mirrors ......................3-33
Mobile Entertainment System (MES) ......4-95
Moonroof ......................7-4
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-43
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Outside mirrors .................3-34
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-33
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-33 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parking on hills ..........5-132
Parking brake ...................5-22
Personallights..................2-68
Power Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet ..............2-50,2-51
Power rear windows .............2-61
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Power steering system ...........5-132
Power windows ...............2-60
Rear power windows ............2-61
Power inverter switch ..............2-49
Power outlet ................2-50,2-51
Power steering .................5-132
Power steering fluid ................8-9
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-8
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-17
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) .....................5-115
Push starting ...................6-12 R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-115
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-70
Steering wheel audio control switch .4-7, 4-71
Rainsensor....................2-34
Readiness for
inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-31
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-66
Rear power windows ..............2-61
RearView Monitor ................4-20
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-36
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-35
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-32
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote controller (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-105
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-17
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-30
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Roof rack .....................2-59
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-30
11-5