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alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC, active trace control func-
tion, Brake Force Distribution or hill start
assist system may not be functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P.5-134).
INDICATOR LIGHTS
ECO drive indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light will come on and then turn
off.
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate, blink or remain
off depending on the accelerator pedal
operation to help assist the driver to drive
economically. For more details, see “ECO
mode” (P.5-23).
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the headlightswitch is turned to the AUTO,
orposition and the exterior lights (such as front
parking lights, headlights, etc.) are on. The
indicator turns off when these lights are
turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. (See “Fog
light switch” (P.2-44).)
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will be
lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-44).
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. (See“High beam assist” (P.2-39).)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam
is selected.
Idling Stop System indicator
light (if so equipped)
The Idling Stop System indicator light illu-
minates when the Idling Stop System is
activated.
The Idling Stop System indicator light blinks
at a high speed, when the engine hood is
open while the engine is stopped by the
system.
The Idling Stop System indicator light blinks
at a low speed, when the Idling Stop System
is malfunctioning.
NOTE:
.When the Idling Stop System indicator
light blinks at a high speed (twice
approximately every 1 second), be sure
to close the engine hood. When the
engine hood is open, the engine will be in
the normal stopped state. In this case,
restart the engine using the ignition
switch.

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Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light will come on and then turn
off.
The light comes on when the VDC off switch
is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the
VDC system and traction control system are
not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and
take the Intelligent Key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door
is opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in theACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The parking brake reminder chime will sound
if the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop
the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires repla-
cement, it will make a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion. This
scraping sound will first occur only when the
brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of
the brake pad, the sound will always be
heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Idling Stop System reminder buzzer
(if so equipped)
The Idling Stop System reminder buzzer will
sound if the engine hood is opened while the
Idling Stop System is activated.
NOTE:
Be sure to close the engine hood. When the
engine hood is open, the engine will be in thenormal stopped state. In this case, restart
the engine with the ignition switch.

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How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.
The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the
vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, power door lock switch or me-
chanical key.5. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The
vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. After about 30 seconds the
vehicle security system automatically
shifts into the armed phase. The security
light begins to flash once every approxi-
mately 3 seconds. If, during this 30-
second pre-arm time period, the door is
unlocked, or the ignition switch is pushed
to ACC or ON, the system will not arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and trunk lid locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
.The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
.The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the
alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tam-
pered with again.The alarm is activated by:
.Unlocking the door or opening the trunk
lid without using the button on the
Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch, one touch unlock sensor or the
mechanical key. (Even if the door is
opened by releasing the door inside lock
knob, the alarm will activate.)
.Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key, the door handle request switch,
touching the one touch unlock sensor or
using the mechanical key. The alarm will not
stop if the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as described
above, it is recommended you have it
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered Intelligent Key.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, emblem
(if so equipped), tail and license plate
lights will come on.
Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.
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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off auto-
matically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position
.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns
the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the head-lights automatically when it is dark and turn
off the headlights when it is light.
The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the
windshield wiper is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights
remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you place the ignition switch in
the OFF position and open any door then
close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensorlocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor controls
the autolight; if it is covered, the photo
sensor reacts as if it is dark and the head-
lights will illuminate.
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To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.
Headlight beam select
High beam assist (if so equipped)
The high beam assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h) andabove. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle when
the headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automa-
tically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
.The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times,
ensure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
.The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.).
— When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the
vicinity of the vehicle.
— When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle are turned off, when the
color of the light is affected due to
foreign materials on the lights, or
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when the light beam is out of
position.
— When there is a sudden, contin-
uous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that
passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
— When driving on a road with
many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like sur-
face is reflecting intense light
towards the front of the vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being
towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire,
being towed, etc.
.The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations.
— The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
— The movement and direction of
the oncoming vehicle and theleading vehicle.
— When only one light on the on-
coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the
leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve,
the road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and
the amount of luggage.
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High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position
and push the lever forward(high beam position). The high beam assist
indicator light in the meter will illuminate
while the headlights are turned on.
If the high beam assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. It is recommended you have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 12 MPH (20 km/h), the
headlight remains the low beam.

To turn off the high beam assist system, turn
the headlight switch to theposition or
select the low beam position by placing the
lever in the neutral position.
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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
for the high
beam assist system is located above the
inside mirror. To keep the proper operation
of the high beam assist system and prevent a
system malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
.Always keep the windshield clean.
.Do not attach a sticker (including trans-
parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
.Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged due
to an accident, it is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound and the light reminder
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off after a period of time when the
ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
CAUTION
.When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
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.Never leave the light switch on when
the engine is not running for a period
of time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF, AUTO or
position.
Turn the headlight switch to theposition
for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on
until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights (low
beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver’s view. When the head-
light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS system
will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
.when the headlight switch is ON.
.when the shift lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
.when the vehicle is driven at above 3
MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left-side
headlight will not swivel when the vehicle
is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and the
steering wheel is turned.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number
of occupants in the vehicle, the load the
vehicle is carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS warning appears in the vehicle
information display after the ignition switch
has been pushed to the ON position, this
may indicate that the AFS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailerfor this service. When the engine is started,
the headlights will vibrate to check the
system condition. This is not a malfunction.