Settings menu
Depending on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, in the [Settings] menu you have the
following options:
•Changing the instrument cluster settings.
•Changing the light setting.
•Changing the vehicle setting.
•Changing the convenience setting.
•Restoring the factory setting.
Instrument cluster:
Unit of measurement for distance: The Dis-
play unit Speed-/odometer function allows
you to choose whether certain displays ap-
pear in kilometers or miles in the vehicle infor-
mation display. 1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Instrument Cluster] submenu.
3. Press
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Display Unit Speed-/Odometer]
function.
You will see the selected setting: [miles] or
[km].
5. Press the
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
•Digital speedometer in the [Trip] menu.
•Total distance recorder and the trip meter.
•Trip computer.
•Current fuel consumption and approxi-
mate range.
•Navigation instructions in the [Navi] menu.
•Cruise control.
•Speed limiter.
•Intelligent cruise control (ICC).
•Maintenance service interval display.
Switching the additional speedometer on/
off.
The [Speedometer (mph)] or [Speedometer
(km/h)] function allows you to choose
whether the vehicle information display in the
status area shows the speed in MPH or in
km/h instead of the outside temperature.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Instrument Cluster] submenu.
3. Press
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Speedometer (mph)] or [Speedom-
eter (km/h)] function.
You will see the selected setting: [On] or
[off].
5. Press the
Selecting the permanent display function.
You can determine whether the vehicle infor-
mation display permanently shows the out-
side temperature or the speed in MPH.
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1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Instrument Cluster] submenu.
3. Press
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Outside Temperature] function.
You will see the selected setting: [outside
temperature] or [Speedometer (mph)].
5. Press the
Lights
Switching the Adaptive Front Lighting Sys-
tem on/off:
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press
orbutton to select
the [Adaptive front lighting system] func-
tion.
If the [Adaptive front lighting system]
function has been switched on, the cone
of light and the
symbol in the vehicle
information display are shown in orange.
5. Press the
When you switch the [Adaptive front lighting
system] function on, you activate the follow-
ing functions:
•Freeway mode
•Active light function
•Cornering light function
If you set the low beam headlights for driving
on the right/left, the vehicle information dis-
play shows the [Adaptive front lighting sys-
tem: System Inoperative Inactive For Left-
side Traffic] or [Adaptive front lighting
system: System Inoperative Inactive for
Right-side Traffic] display message instead
of the [Adaptive front lighting] function in the
[Light] submenu.
For further information about the Adaptive
Front Lighting system, see " Adaptive front
lighting system (LED headlight only) (if
equipped)" later in this section Setting the low beam headlights for driving
on the left/right:
This function is only available on vehicles with
the Adaptive Front Lighting System (see "
Adaptive front lighting system (LED head-
light only) (if equipped)" later in this section).
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Low-b. Headl. Setting For:] function.
You will see the selected setting: [Right-
side Traffic] or [Left-side Traffic].
5. Press the
not take place until the next time the ve-
hicle is stationary.
If you set the low beam headlights for driving
on the right/left, then freeway mode is un-
available. This is only deactivated if the set-
ting for driving on the left/right is set oppo-
site to your vehicle's country version.
An INFINITI retailer can set the low beam
headlights for driving on the left/right.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Emergency Brake
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual] Forward Emergency Braking is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations
or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The system is outside the operating temperature range.•The on-board voltage is too low.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Forward Emergency Braking is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Restart the engine.
[Emergency Brake Inop-
erative] Forward Emergency Braking is temporarily inoperative due to a malfunction.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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Engine
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Coolant Level See
Operators Manual] The coolant level is too low.CAUTIONAvoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so (see "If your vehicle overheats" in the "6. In case of emergency"
section).
If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual. have the engine coolant system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
The fan motor is faulty.
If the coolant temperature is below 250 °F (120 °C), you can continue driving to the nearest place you can have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Avoid putting the engine under heavy load as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Coolant Too Hot Stop
Vehicle Turn Engine Off] The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
CAUTIONIf the gauge indicates coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease tempera-
ture. If the gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued
operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. For additional information, refer to "If your vehicle overheats" in the
"6. In case of emergency" section for immediate action required.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Wait until the engine has cooled down.
4. Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.
5. Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 120 °C. The engine may
otherwise be damaged.
6. Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
7. If the temperature increases again, have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 250 °F (120 °C).
See "If your vehicle overheats" in the "6. In case of emergency" section.
[See Operator's Manual] The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
•Faulty alternator.•Torn poly-V-belt.•A malfunction in the electronics.
CAUTIONDo not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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Driving systems
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Lane Departure Warning
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual] Lane Departure Warning is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The windshield is dirty in the camera's field of vision.•Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.•There have been no lane markings for an extended period.•The lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Lane Departure Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Clean the windshield
[Lane Departure Warning
Inoperative] Lane Departure Warning is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Blind Spot Warning Cur-
rently Unavailable See Op-
erator's Manual] Blind Spot Warning is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
•The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations
or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
The yellow indicator lights also light up in the exterior mirrors.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Blind Spot Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Restart the engine
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[ICC Now Available] Intelligent Cruise Control is operational again after having been temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate Intelligent Cruise Control (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped)" in the "5. Starting and driving" section)
[ICC Currently Unavailable
See Operator's Manual] Intelligent Cruise Control is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations
or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The system is outside the operating temperature range.•The on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Intelligent Cruise Control is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Restart the engine
[ICC Inoperative] Intelligent Cruise Control is faulty. Forward Emergency Braking may also have become inoperative. A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[ICC Suspended] You have depressed the accelerator pedal. Intelligent Cruise Control is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
[ICC - - - MPH] An activation condition for Intelligent Cruise Control is not fulfilled.
Check the activation conditions for Intelligent Cruise Control (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if
equipped)" in the "5. Starting and driving" section)
[ICC and Speed Limiter
Inoperative] Intelligent Cruise Control and Speed Limiter are faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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Vehicle
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Depress Brake to Start
Engine] (DCT models only). You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position N (Neutral) without depressing the
brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[To Deselect P or N,
Depress Brake and Start
Engine] You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse) or D (Drive) without starting the engine.
Start the engine and depress the brake pedal.
NOTE•It is only possible to move the shift lever from position P (Park) to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated.
•At transmission fluid temperatures below -5 °F (-20 °C) you can only shift out of position P (Park) into another transmission
position when the engine is running.
[Apply Brake to Shift From
'P'] You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive) without depressing the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[Risk of Rolling Transmis-
sion Not in P] The driver's door is open/not fully closed and the shift lever is in position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive).
A warning tone also sounds
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Press the P (Park) button.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Close the driver's door fully.
[Service Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer] You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D (Drive) is selected, Drive to an INFINITI retailer without shifting the transmission from position D (Drive).
If transmission position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or P (Park), secure the vehicle against rolling away. It is recommended you consult
an INFINITI retailer.
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