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1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood down to latch both the right and
left locks. Push the hood down to lock
the hood securely into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
.If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
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.
HOODTRUNK LID
that people become locked inside the trunk.
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.
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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 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..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 engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
.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
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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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..Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten the fuel-filler
cap until a single click is heard. Failure
to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
may cause the
Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. If
the
light illuminates because the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and con-
tinue 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-
19).
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To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise
to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the
fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a
single click is heard.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the
sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side
.
3. Slide the sun visor
in or out as needed
(for driver’s side only).
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INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare type
The night positionwill reduce glare from
the headlights of vehicles behind you at
night.
Use the day position
when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
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MIRRORS
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SPA2422A
Type A (if so equipped)
SPA2450
Type B (if so equipped)
Automatic anti-glare type
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according
to the intensity of the headlights of the
following vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.
The anti-glare system also operates for the
outside mirrors (if so equipped).
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
will illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle
behind you will be reduced.
Type A (if so equipped): Push the
switchto make the inside mirror operate normally
and the indicator light will turn off. Push the
switchagain to turn the system on.
Type B (if so equipped): Push the “*” switch
to make the inside mirror operate nor-
mally. The indicator light will turn off. Push
the “I” switch
to turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the sensors
or apply glass cleaner on them. Doing so
will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor,
resulting in improper operation.
For the compass (if so equipped) operation,
see “Compass” (P.2-9).
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver (ifso equipped) operation, see “HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver” (P.2-59).
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
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Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located
on the driver’s armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the switch
right or left to select the
right or left side mirror, then adjust using the
control switch
.
Defrosting outside mirrors
The outside mirrors will be heated when the
rear window defroster switch is operated.
SPA1829
Foldable outside mirrors
Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward
the rear of the vehicle.
Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)
When backing up the vehicle, the right and
left outside mirrors will turn downward
automatically to provide better rear visibility.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
position.
3. Select the right or left side mirror by
operating the outside mirror controlswitch.
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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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.
Linking log-in function to a stored
memory position
The log-in function can be linked to a stored
memory position with the following proce-
dure.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position while carrying an Intelligent
Key that was registered to the vehicle
with the log-in function. For more de-
tails, see “Log-in function” (P.3-15).
2. Adjust the position of the driver’s seat,
steering column and outside mirrors
manually. See “Seats” (P.1-2), “Tilt/tele-
scopic steering” (P.3-27) and “Outside
mirrors” (P.3-30).
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The next time you log in (selecting the user
on the display) after placing the ignition
switch in the ON position while carrying the
Intelligent Key, the system will automatically
adjust to the memorized driving position.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will
not work or will stop operating under the
following conditions:
.When the vehicle is moving.
.When any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive posi-tioner is operating.
.When the adjusting switch for the dri-
ver’s seat and steering column is turned
on while the automatic drive positioner is
operating.
.When the memory switch 1 or 2 is pushed
for less than 1 second.
.When the seat has already been moved
to the memorized position.
.When no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
.While the walk-in function operates.
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WINDOW ANTENNA
The antenna pattern is printed inside the
rear window.
CAUTION
.Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any
metal parts to it. This may cause poor
reception or noise.
.When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with
a dampened soft cloth.
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SATELLITE ANTENNA
There is a satellite antenna on the rear part
of the vehicle roof.
A buildup of ice on the satellite radio
antenna can affect satellite radio perfor-
mance. Remove the ice to restore satellite
radio reception.When installing a car phone or a CB radio in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the follow-
ing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the electronic control
modules and electronic control system har-
ness.
WARNING
.A cellular phone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit
the use of cellular phones while
driving.
.If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
.If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
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ANTENNA CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO