Freeway mode
Freeway mode adjusts the light beam to re-
duce the amount of light that shines on the
opposite lane of the freeway, and oncoming
traffic.
Freeway mode is active if you are driving at a
speed above 68 MPH (110 km/h) and do not
make any large steering movements for at
least 3300 ft (1000 m) or if you are driving at
a speed above 81 MPH (130 km/h).
It is not active if you are driving at speeds
below 50 MPH (80 km/h) following activa-
tion.
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (LED
HEADLIGHT ONLY)
You can use this function to set the head-
lights to change between low beam and high
beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles with their lights on, either approach-
ing from the opposite direction or traveling in
front of your vehicle, and consequently
switches the headlights from high beam to
low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low
beam headlight range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it
switches on the high beam headlights again.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
WARNING
•The high beam assist system is a conve-
nience but is not a substitute for safe
driving operation. The driver should re-
main alert at all times, ensure safe driv-
ing practices and switch the high beams
and low beam manually when necessary.
•The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the follow-
ing conditions. Switch the high beam
and low beam manually. – During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a head-
light or tail light is in the vicinity of
the vehicle.
– When the headlights of the oncoming
vehicle or the leading vehicle are
turned off, when the color of the light
is affected due to foreign materials
on the lights, or when the light beam
is out of position.
– When there is a sudden, continuous
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.
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To switch off the front fog lights:
•press thebutton The greenindi-
cator light in the combination meter turns
off.
Only vehicles with front fog lights are
equipped with the “Fog lights” function.
REAR FOG LIGHT
The rear fog light improves the visibility of
your vehicle in heavy fog for the following
traffic. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear fog lights.
NOTE
The front fog lights must be switched on be-
fore the rear fog light will operate.
To switch on the rear fog light:
•Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
or start the engine.
•Turn the light switch toor
•Press thebutton. The yellowindicator light in the combination meter
lights up To switch off the rear fog light:
•press thebutton The yellowindicator light in the combination meter
turns off.
The rear fog light should be used only when
visibility is seriously reduced. (Generally, to
less than 50 m (116 ft))
To sound the horn, push the center pad area
of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or
have an inability to feel pain in body parts
that contact the seat. Use of the seat
heater by such people could result in seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION
•The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
•Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the seat.
•Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
•Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
•Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
•When cleaning the seat, never use gaso-
line, benzine, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
•If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches are located on the center con-
sole and can be operated independently, for
the left-hand side seat and for the right-hand
side seat.
The three red indicator lights in the button indi-
cate the heating level you have selected The
system automatically switches from level 3 to
level 2 after approximately eight minutes The
system automatically switches from level 2 to
level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The sys-
tem automatically switches off approximately
20 minutes after it is set to level 1
1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
NOTE
The seat heater can only be activated
when the ignition switch is in the ON po-
sition.
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2. Start the engine.
3. Select the heat range:
•To switch on: press button1repeat-
edly until the desired heating level is
set.
•To switch off: press button1repeat-
edly until all the indicator lights turn off.
NOTE
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
•Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows.
Use the window lock switch to prevent
unexpected use of the power windows.
•To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and or its systems, including en-
trapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your ve-
hicle. Additionally, the temperature in-
side a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
The switches for all side windows are located on
the driver's door. There is also a switch on each
door for the corresponding side window The
switches on the driver's door take precedence.
Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated
when a window is closed by automatic op-
eration. Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which can-
not be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers have their hands, etc., inside the
vehicle before closing the window.
If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, re-
placed, or jump started, the power window
auto-reverse function may not operate prop-
erly. If this occurs, it is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer to re-initialize the power
window auto-reverse system.
If the control unit detects something caught
in a window equipped with automatic opera-
tion as it is closing, the window will be imme-
diately lowered.
Driver’s window switch
The power windows operate when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
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Passenger’s window switch
The passenger’s switch can control its corre-
sponding window.
Convenience opening feature
For vehicles with Intelligent Key:you can
ventilate the vehicle before you start driving.
The key can also be used to carry out the
following functions simultaneously:
•Unlock the vehicle
•Open the side windows
NOTE
The convenience opening feature can only be
operated using the key.
The key must be in close proximity to the
vehicle. Press and hold the
button until the side
windows are in the desired position.
To interrupt convenience opening: release
the
button.
Convenience closing feature
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side win-
dow. There is a risk of injury. Observe the
complete closing procedure when the con-
venience closing feature is operating.
When closing make sure that no parts of
the body are in the closing area.
For vehicles with Intelligent Key: The key can
also be used to carry out the following func-
tions simultaneously:
•Lock the vehicle
•Close the side windows
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. The gap between
the key and the corresponding door handle
should not be greater than 1 m. Press and hold the
button until the side
windows are fully closed.
To interrupt convenience closing: release the
button.
You can also use the keyless locking feature
to activate convenience closing:
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WARNING
To avoid personal injury, keep your hands,
fingers and head away from the sunshade
arm, the arm rail and sunshade inlet port.
NOTE
The following notes cover situations where
strong sun shining on the roof of the vehicle
causes the area around the sunshade motor
to reach high temperatures:
•If the temperature of the sunshade motor
reaches a value between 185 °F (85 °C)
and 212 °F (100 °C), “restricted mode” is
enabled, and the sunshade will only be
allowed to CLOSE.
•If the temperature of the sunshade motor
exceeds 212 °F (100 °C), the sunshade will
not operate.
Opening and closing
Manual control:
To close the sunshade, press and hold the
“CLOSE” side of the switch
1To stop the
sunshade from closing fully, release the
switch. To open the sunshade press and hold the
“OPEN” side of the switch
2To stop the
sunshade from opening fully, release the
switch.
Automatic operation:
To fully open or close the sunshade auto-
matically, press briefly on the open or close
side of the switch and then release. To stop
the sunshade from opening or closing, press
either side of the switch.
Auto-reverse function:
When the control unit detects something
caught by the sunshade, the sunshade will
open automatically.
NOTE
The auto-reverse function remains active
whether the sunshade is being closed manu-
ally or automatically. If the battery cable is disconnected, the clock
will need to be re-adjusted to the correct
time.
ADJUSTING TIME
Set the time using the INFINITI controller and
the [Settings] menu available in the central
display (see "Clock settings" in the "4. Display
screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio
system" section).
NOTE
On vehicles fitted with a navigation system,
the clock is automatically updated via GPS.
The initial clock setting may be incorrect.
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WARNING
Keep the storage lids closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
GLOVE BOX
To open the glove box, pull the handle1.
To close, push the lid
2until the lock latches.
NOTE
To lock/unlock the glove box, use the me-
chanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see "Mechanical key" in the "3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments" section.
FRONT CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
To open the front console compartment,
push lid
1down and release. The lid will
open.
To close, push the lid
1down until the lock
latches.
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The cup holders1for rear passengers are
located on the rear center armrest (if
equipped).
To open the rear cup holders (if equipped),
press the front of the cup holder
1.
To close, slide the cup holder
1back until it
engages.
CAUTION
Close the cup holder before folding the rear
armrest up, otherwise the cup holder could
be damaged.
COAT HOOKS
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 2 lb
(1 kg) to the hook.
The coat hooks are equipped at the rear as-
sist grips.
CARGO TIE-DOWN HOOKS
1Cargo tie-down hook
WARNING
•Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
•Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure
cargo.
•Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
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