3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)”
(P.5-4) of this manual.
. Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to Intelli-
gent Keys.
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TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH
The trunk lid release switchis located on
the instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release
switch. To close, push the trunk lid down.
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TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCH
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switchwhen the
Intelligent Key is within the operating range
of the trunk lock/unlock function regardless
of the inside lock knob position.
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
even if the
Intelligent Key is not within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function,
when all doors are unlocked by the power
door lock system, and the automatic unlock
function.
(See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-6).)
TRUNK LID
TRUNK BUTTON
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
TRUNKbutton on the Intelligent Key for
more than 1 second.
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
even if the
Intelligent Key is not within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function,
when all doors are unlocked by the power
door lock system, and the automatic unlock
function.
(See “Remote keyless entry system” (P.3-
15).)
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TRUNK RELEASE POWER CAN-
CEL SWITCH
When the switch located inside the glove
box is in the OFF position, the power to
the trunk lid will be canceled and the trunk lid
cannot be opened by the trunk lid release
switch, the trunk open request switch or the
TRUNK button on the Intelligent Key.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a
valet and want to keep your belongings safe
in the glove box and the trunk, push this
switch to OFF and lock the glove box with
the mechanical key. Then leave the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key with the valet and
keep the mechanical key with you. (See “Keys” (P.3-2).)
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push
the switch to the ON
position.
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3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2768
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the trunk lid
securely latched, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to Intelligent
Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the event that people become locked inside the trunk
or in the event of the loss of electrical power
such as a discharged 12-volt battery.
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handleuntil the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark
after a brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
SPA2735
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER
DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the upper left side of
the door.
. Touch the one touch unlock sensor on
one of the front door handles and then
push the door handle request switch
while carrying the Intelligent Key.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intel-
ligent Key twice.
. Insert the mechanical key into the door
lock cylinder and turn it to the rear of the
vehicle twice.
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
.Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key, the mechanical key or the
power door lock switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or ser-
iously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
®
System and do not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks near the ve-
hicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically. Continued refuel-
ing may cause fuel overflow, resulting
in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in- correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable
fuel containers:
— Always place the container on the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage. .
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates
because the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few
driving trips. If thelight does
not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
. The Loose Fuel Cap warning will
appear if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the warning to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the Loose
Fuel Cap warning appears may cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to illuminate.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-
16).
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WARNING
.Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose control
of your vehicle and cause an accident.
. Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and com-
fort. The driver’s air bag inflates with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel. Always use the seat
belts.
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ELECTRIC OPERATION
Tilt or telescopic operation
Move the switch to adjust the steering
wheel up or down, forward or rearward to
the desired position.
Entry/Exit function operation:
The automatic drive positioner system will
make the steering wheel move up automa-
tically when the driver’s door is opened with
the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
This lets the driver get into and out of the
seat more easily.
For more information, see “Automatic drive
positioner” (P.3-30).
SPA2471
1. To block glare from the front, swing
down the sun visor.
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TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING SUN VISORS
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4. The outside mirror surface moves down-ward.
When one of the following conditions has
occurred, the outside mirror surface will
return to its original position.
. The shift lever is moved to any position
other than R (Reverse).
. The outside mirror control switch is set to
the center position.
. The ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Automatic anti-glare (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors are designed so that
they automatically change reflection ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of
the vehicle following you.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.
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VANITY MIRROR
To use the front vanity mirror, pull down the
sun visor and pull up the cover. The automatic drive positioner system has
two features:
.
Entry/exit function
. Memory storage
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s
seat and steering column will automatically
move when the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering wheel will move up when the
driver’s door is opened with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will
return to the previous positions when the
ignition switch is pushed to the ACC posi-
tion.
The driver’s seat will not return to the
previous positions if the seat or steering
adjusting switch is operated when the seat is
at the exit position.
Cancel or activate entry/exit func-
tion
All the following conditions must be met
before cancelling or activating the entry/exit
function.
.The ignition switch is placed in the LOCK
position.
AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER
.The entry/exit function is not in opera-
tion.
. The following switches are not operated.
— Seat memory switches
— Power seat switches
— Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch
The entry/exit function can be activated or
canceled by pushing and holding the SET
switch for more than 10 seconds.
The entry/exit function can also be acti-
vated or canceled if the [Lift Steering Wheel
on Exit] or [Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit]
key is switched to ON or OFF in the
[Settings] menu on the lower display. (See
the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.)
Initialize entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the entry/exit function will not
work though this function was set on before.
In such a case, after connecting the battery
or replacing with a new fuse, open and close
the driver’s door more than two times after
the ignition switch is switched from the ON
position to the LOCK position. The entry/
exit function will be activated.
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MEMORY STORAGE
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering
column and outside mirrors can be stored in
the automatic drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to use the memory
system.
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirrors to the desired posi-
tions by manually operating each adjust-
ing switch. For additional information,
see “Seats” (P.1-2), “Tilt/telescopic
steering” (P.3-27) and “Outside mirrors”
(P.3-29).
2. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed mem-
ory switch will stay on for approximately
5 seconds after pushing the switch.
When the memory is stored in the
memory switch (1 or 2), a buzzer will
sound.
If memory is stored in the same memory
switch, the previous memory will be
deleted.
Confirming memory storage
Push the SET switch. If the main memory
has not been stored, the indicator light will
come on for approximately 0.5 seconds.
When the memory has stored in position,
the indicator light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
Selecting the memorized position
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1 second.
The driver’s seat, steering column and
outside mirrors will move to the memor-
ized position with the indicator light
flashing, and then the light will stay on
for approximately 5 seconds.
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System maintenance .............................................. 5-120
Break-in schedule .......................................................... 5-121
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .......................................... 5-121
Increasing fuel economy .............................................. 5-122
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if
so equipped) .................................................................... 5-123
Parking/parking on hills .............................................. 5-125
Power steering ............................................................... 5-126 Direct Adaptive Steering type .............................. 5-126
Brake system ................................................................. 5-128 Braking precautions ............................................... 5-128
Parking brake break-in ........................................... 5-129
Brake assist ..................................................................... 5-129 Brake assist ............................................................... 5-129
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .......................... 5-129
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ................ 5-130 Rise-up and build-up .............................................. 5-131
Brake force distribution ......................................... 5-131 Active trace control ...................................................... 5-132
Hill Start Assist system .............................................. 5-134
Chassis control ............................................................. 5-134
Cold weather driving ................................................... 5-135
Freeing a frozen door lock .................................. 5-135
Antifreeze ................................................................. 5-135
12-volt Battery ....................................................... 5-135
Draining of coolant water ................................... 5-135
Tire equipment ........................................................ 5-135
Special winter equipment .................................... 5-135
Driving on snow or ice .......................................... 5-135
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............... 5-136
Active noise cancellation/Active
sound enhancement ..................................................... 5-137
Active noise cancellation ..................................... 5-137
Active sound enhancement ................................. 5-137