The temperature setting for the driver's side
is adopted for the front-passenger side.
Defogging the windshield
You can use this function to de-ice the wind-
shield or to defog the inside of the windshield
and the side windows.
NOTE
You should only select the "Windshield de-
misting" function until the windshield is clear
again.
Activating the "Windshield demisting"
function:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate: press the
button The indi-
cator light in thebutton lights up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
•High airflow
•High temperature
•Air distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
•Air-recirculation mode offNOTE
•The "Windshield demisting" function auto-
matically sets the blower output to the
optimum demisting effect. As a result, the
airflow may increase or decrease auto-
matically after the
button is pressed.
•You can adjust the blower output man-
ually while the "Windshield demisting"
function is in operation. Press the
orbutton.
Deactivating the "Windshield demisting"
function:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The previous set-
tings are reactivated Air-recirculation mode
remains deactivated.
or
Turn temperature control
1or9counter-
clockwise or clockwise.
Defogging the windows
Windows misted up on the inside:
1. Activate the
"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
2. Activate automatic mode
.3. If the windows continue to mist up, acti-
vate the
"Windshield demisting"
function.
NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside:
1. Activate the windshield wipers.
2. Set the air distribution to
or.
NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windows are clear again.
Air recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the ve-
hicle will then be recirculated.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the
windows can mist up more quickly, in particu-
lar at low temperatures. Only use air recircu-
lation mode briefly to prevent the windows
misting up.
Activating air recirculation mode:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
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Press thebutton. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
Air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally at high outside temperatures or high
levels of pollution. When air-recirculation
mode is activated automatically, the indicator
light in the
button is not lit. Outside air
is added after about 30 minutes.
Deactivating air recirculation mode:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out.
NOTE
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated auto-
matically:
•After approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
45° F (7°C).
•After approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated.
•After approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 45° F
(7°C) if the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function is activated.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service
should be done only by an experienced
technician with the proper equipment.
The air conditioner system in your vehicle is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your vehicle’s air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to the air
conditioner system. (See "Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations".)
An INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air conditioner
system.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioner system is equipped with
an air conditioner filter. To make sure the air
conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates ef-
ficiently, replace the filter in accordance with
the specified maintenance intervals listed in
the separate maintenance booklet. It is rec-
ommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air con-
ditioner.
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In addition to the roof mounted antenna
(where fitted) there is an antenna pattern is
printed inside the rear window.
CAUTION
•Do not place metalised 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.When installing large capacity wireless
equipment or a car phone in your vehicle, be
sure to observe the following cautions, oth-
erwise the new equipment adversely affect
the electronic control modules and electronic
control system harness.
WARNING
•A cellular phone should not be used for
any purpose while driving so full atten-
tion 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 ex-
treme caution at all times so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
•If a conversation in a moving vehicle re-
quires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
•Keep the antenna as far as possible
away from the electronic control mod-
ules.
•Also keep the antenna wire more than 8
inches (20 cm) away from the electronic
control system harness. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.
•Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
•Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
•For details it is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer.
ANTENNA CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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MEMO
4-40Display screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio system
can be driven on a flat tire depends on
outside temperature, vehicle load,
road conditions and other factors.
–If you detect any unusual sounds or
vibrations while driving with a punc-
tured run-flat tire, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. The tire may be se-
riously damaged and need to be re-
placed.
•Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
•If you used Emergency Tire Sealant to
repair a minor tire puncture, the TPMS
sensor should be checked when repair-
ing or replacing the tire (for models
equipped with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit). It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
•INFINITI recommends using only
INFINITI Genuine Emergency Tire Seal-
ant provided with your vehicle. Other
tire sealants may damage the valve stem
seal which can cause the tire to lose air
pressure (for models equipped with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit).
CAUTION
•The TPMS may not function properly
when the wheels are equipped with
snow chains or the wheels are buried in
snow.
•Do not place metallized film or any metal
parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows.
This may cause poor reception of the
signals from the tire pressure sensors,
and the TPMS will not function
properly.
It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire
pressure to the recommended cold tire pres-
sure suitable for the operating situation (see
"Wheels and tires"). Note that the correct tire
pressure for the current operating situation
must first be taught-in to the tire pressure
monitor (see "Restarting TPMS" later in this
section).
If there is a substantial loss of pressure, the
warning threshold for the warning message
is aligned to the reference values taught-in.
Restart the tire pressure monitor after ad-
justing to the cold tire pressure. The current
pressures are saved as new reference values.
This will ensure that a warning message will
only appear if the tire pressure drops signifi-
cantly.The tire pressure monitor does not warn you
of an incorrectly set tire pressure.
TPMS is not able to warn you of a sudden
loss of pressure, e. g. if the tire is penetrated
by a foreign object. In the event of a sudden
loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to a halt by
braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering ma-
neuvers.
TPMS has a yellow warning light in the com-
bination meter for indicating a pressure loss
or malfunction. Depending on how the warn-
ing light flashes or lights up, a tire pressure
that is too low or a malfunction in TPMS is
indicated:
•If the warning light is lit continuously, the
tire pressure on one or more tires is signifi-
cantly too low. TPMS is not malfunction-
ing.
•If the warning light flashes for around a
minute and then remains lit constantly, the
TPMS is malfunctioning.
In addition to the warning light, a message
appears in the vehicle information display.
Observe the information on display mes-
sages (see "Safety systems"
It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunc-
tion of the tire pressure monitor to be indi-
cated. A malfunction will be indicated by the
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drive when under the influence of alcohol or
drugs (including prescription or over the-
counter drugs which may cause drowsiness).
Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the
“Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual, and
also instruct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person is sig-
nificantly more likely to be injured or killed
than a person properly wearing a seat belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If
this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note
that this procedure is only a general guide.
The vehicle must be driven as appropriate
based on the conditions of the vehicle, road
and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.4. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-
celerator pedal to gradually slow the ve-
hicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle back onto the road surface
until vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the
steering wheel until both tires return to
the road surface. When all tires are on the
road surface, steer the vehicle to stay in
the appropriate driving lane.
If you decide that it is not safe to return
the vehicle to the road surface based on
vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gradu-
ally slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe
place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving on
under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially at
highway speeds.Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. For
additional information, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses air
pressure or “blows-out” while driving, main-
tain control of the vehicle by following the
procedure below. Please note that this pro-
cedure is only a general guide. The vehicle
must be driven as appropriate based on the
conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.
Losing control of the vehicle may cause a
collision and result in personal injury.
•The vehicle generally moves or pulls in
the direction of the flat tire.
•Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
•Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
•Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
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2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-
celerator pedal to gradually slow the ve-
hicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe loca-
tion off the road and away from traffic if
possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually
stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
contact a roadside emergency service to
change the tire. For additional informa-
tion, refer to "Flat tire".
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS
AND DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re-
duces coordination, delays reaction time
and impairs judgement. Driving after
drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of
being involved in an accident injuring your-
self and others. Additionally, if you are in-
jured in an accident, alcohol can increase
the severity of the injury.INFINITI is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under the
influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of
people are injured or killed in alcohol-related
accidents. Although the local laws vary on
what is considered to be legally intoxicated,
the fact is that alcohol affects all people dif-
ferently and most people underestimate the
effects of alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t
drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is
impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other
physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your INFINITI is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your INFINITI is mainly
designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional
off-road vehicle.
Remember that 2–wheel drive vehicles are
less capable than all-wheel drive (AWD)
models for rough road driving and extrication
when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like.Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
•Spinning the front wheels on slippery
surfaces may cause the AWD warning
message to display and the AWD system
to automatically switch from the AWD
to 2WD mode. This could reduce the
traction. Be especially careful when
towing a trailer. (AWD models)
•Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle should
be seated with their seat belt fastened.
This will keep you and your passengers
in position when driving over rough ter-
rain.
•Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead
drive either straight up or straight down
the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip
over sideways much more easily than
they can forward or backward.
•Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If you
drive down them, you may not be able to
control your speed. If you drive across
them, you may roll over.
5-10Starting and driving
The Idle Stop/Start function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
stopped under certain conditions.
When pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically. The Idle Stop/Start function
thereby helps you to reduce the fuel con-
sumption and emissions of your vehicle.
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically
and you exit the vehicle, the engine is re-
started automatically. The vehicle may be-
gin moving There is a risk of accident and
injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn
off the ignition and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.If the
Idle Stop/Start symbol is shown
in green in the vehicle information display,
the Idle Stop/Start function switches the
engine off automatically once the vehicle
stops moving.
The Idle Stop/Start function is automatically
activated each time you start the engine with
the ignition key.
If the Idle Stop/Start function has been manu-
ally deactivated (see"Deactivating/activating
the Idle Stop/Start function" later in this sec-
tion) or a malfunction has caused the system
to be deactivated, the
Idle Stop/Start
symbol is not displayed.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE
SWITCH-OFF
The Idle Stop/Start function is operational
and theIdle Stop/Start symbol is dis-
played in green in the vehicle information dis-
play, if:
•The indicator light in the ECO button is lit
green.
•The outside temperature is within the
range that is suitable for the system.
•The engine is at normal operating tem-
perature.
•The set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
•The battery is sufficiently charged.
•The system detects that the windshield is
not misted up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
•The hood is closed.
•The driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
If the conditions for automatic engine
switch-off are not all fulfilled, the
Idle
Stop/Start symbol is shown in yellow.
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Idle Stop/Start symbol
IDLE STOP/START SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
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