4. Insert the support rod3into the slot4on the underside of the hood.
5. When closing the hood, replace the sup- port rod in its original position
5, slowly
lower the hood to about8–12in.(20–
30 cm) above the hood lock, then let it
drop. Make sure the hood is securely
latched.
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.
OPENING FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock it using
one of the following operations, then push
the right side of the door
1.
•Push the door handle request switch with
the Intelligent Key carried with you.
•Push the “UNLOCK”button on the
Intelligent Key.
•Push the power door lock switch to the
“UNLOCK”position.
To close the fuel-filler door, close the door
until it securely latches. To lock the fuel filler
door, lock the vehicle using the intelligent key.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to
remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise
until a single click is heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
2while refueling.
WARNING
•Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled. Al-
ways stop the engine and do not smoke
or allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
•Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off au-
tomatically. Continued refueling 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 emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Adjusting
The outside rear view mirror remote control
will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
1. Move the switch to select the left
1or
right mirror
2.
2. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch
3.
Defogging
The exterior rear view mirrors will be heated
when the rear window defogger switch is
operated.
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.
•Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Folding
Manual type (if equipped):
Fold the outside rear-view mirror by pushing
it towards the rear of the vehicle.
Remote control type (if equipped):
The exterior rear view mirror remote control
operates when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.
Briefly press button
1. Both exterior mirrors
fold in or out.
Power folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
CAUTION
•Do not touch the mirrors while they are
moving. Your hand may be pinched, and
the mirror may malfunction.
•Do not drive with the mirrors stored.
You will be unable to see behind the
vehicle.
The exterior rear-view mirrors automatically
unfold when the ignition is switched on or
when the vehicle doors are unlocked. Use the
[Fold Mirrors in when Locking] option under
the [CONVENIENCE] menu of the Vehicle
NIC2636NIC2638
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-19
Information Display to specify that the mir-
rors are to be automatically folded and un-
folded. The Auto fold feature can also be
switched off. See "Switching the [Fold Mir-
rors in when Locking] function on/off" in the
"2. Instruments and controls" section.
If the [Fold Mirrors in when Locking] option
has been activated in the Vehicle information
display:
•The exterior mirrors fold in automatically
as soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
•The exterior mirrors fold out again auto-
matically as soon as you unlock the vehicle
and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
Automatic parking positioner (if so
equipped)
The Parking position for the exterior mirror
on the front-passenger side function is only
available if the vehicle is equipped with the
Memory package.
1Button for the exterior mirror on the left
hand side.
2Button for the exterior mirror on the right
hand side.
3Adjustment button.
4Memory button M.
Setting and storing the parking position
using reverse gear:
You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
You can store this position.
1. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
2. Switch the ignition switch to the ON po- sition.
3. Press button
2for the external mirror on
the front-passenger side. 4. Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror
on the front-passenger side moves to the
preset parking position.
5. Use adjustment button
3to adjust the
exterior mirror. You should see the rear
wheel and the curb in the exterior mirror
The parking position is stored.
NOTE
•If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front
passenger side returns to the driving posi-
tion.
•If the driver's side mirror is currently se-
lected, the passenger side mirror will not
move when reverse gear is engaged.
Setting and storing the parking position
using the memory button:
You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
This setting can be stored using memory but-
ton M
4.
1. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
2. Switch the ignition switch to the ON po- sition.
3. Press button
2for the external mirror on
the front-passenger side.
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Hill Start Assist (HSA)................. .5-96
Cold weather driving .................. .5-97
Freeing a frozen door lock .............5-97
Antifreeze ....................... .5-97
Battery ......................... .5-97Draining of engine coolant
.............5-97
Tire equipment .................... .5-97
Special winter equipment ..............5-98
Driving on snow or ice ............... .5-98
If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with the Intelligent Key, after a
short time:
•You will not be able to switch on the igni-
tion with the push-button ignition switch.
•You will not be able to start the engine
with the push-button ignition switch until
the vehicle is unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the but-
ton on the front door (see "Locking with in-
side door knob" in the "3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments" section). you can continue
to start the engine with the push-button ig-
nition switch.
KEY POSITIONS WITH THE
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
1Start/Stop button
2Ignition lock
When you switch on the ignition, all of the
indicator lights in the combination meter light
up. For further information on situations
where an indicator light either fails to go out
after starting the engine or lights up while
driving see "Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders" in the "2. Instruments
and controls" section.
If the push-button ignition switch
1has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the key
being removed from the ignition.
To switch on the power supply (accessory
mode): press the push-button ignition switch
1once without depressing the brake pedal.
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for ex-
ample.
The power supply is switched off again if the
driver's door is opened and you press the
push-button ignition switch
1twice when in
this position.
To switch on the ignition: press the push-
button ignition switch
1twice without de-
pressing the brake pedal. The ignition is
switched on.
The ignition is switched off if the driver's door
is opened and you press the push-button
ignition switch
1when in this position.
REMOVING THE START/STOP
BUTTON
You can remove the start/stop button from
the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor-
mal using the key.
You can only switch between push-button
ignition switch mode and key operation when
the vehicle is stationary.
You must also engage park position P (Park).
Remove the start/stop button
1from igni-
tion lock
2.
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Starting and driving5-17
You do not have to remove the start/stop
button from the ignition lock when you leave
the vehicle. You should, however, always
take the key with you when leaving the ve-
hicle. As long as the key is in the vehicle:
•The vehicle can be started using the push-
button ignition switch.
•The electrically powered equipment can be
operated.
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
To shut off the engine in an emergency situ-
ation while driving, perform the following
procedure:
•Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times in less than 1.5
seconds, or
•Push and hold the push-button ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.
•Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
•Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
•Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
•Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Measure and check the tire
pressure for proper inflation.
•Check that all doors are closed.
•Position seat and adjust head restraints/
headrests.
•Adjust the inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
•Fasten your seat belt and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
•Check the operation of the warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position.
STARTING PROCEDURE WITH
THE KEY
0OFF position
1ACC position
2ON position
3START position
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to position P (Park) by pressing the
button.
The transmission position indicator in the
vehicle information display shows
When the transmission is in position N
(Neutral), you can also start the engine
with the brake pedal depressed.
The starter is designed not to operate if the
shift lever is in any of the driving positions.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE STARTING ENGINE
5-18Starting and driving
P (Park):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the P
(Park) position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
Use this position when the vehicle is parked
or when starting the engine. Always make
sure that the vehicle is completely stopped
before pressing button
1to engage the P
(Park) position. For maximum safety, the
brake pedal must be depressed before en-
gaging the P (Park) position. Use this position
together with the parking brake. When park-
ing on a hill, first depress the brake pedal,
apply the parking brake and then engage the
P (Park) position. The parking lock should not
be used as a brake when parking. In order to secure the vehicle, always apply the electric
parking brake in addition to the parking lock.
In the event of a malfunction of the vehicle's
electronics, the transmission may lock in po-
sition P (Park). Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
•You switch off the engine using the key
and remove the key.
•You open the driver's door when the ve-
hicle is stationary or driving at very low
speed and the transmission is in position D
(Drive) or R (Reverse).
R (Reverse):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the R
(Reverse) position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
Use this position to back up the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped
before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The
brake pedal must be depressed and the shift
lever button pushed in to move the shift le-
ver from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive
position to R (Reverse). N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled
engine while driving the vehicle.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driv-
ing.
The automatic transmission changes gear
automatically. All forward gears are avail-
able.
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the in-
dividual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D (Drive). Shifting is de-
termined by:
•The selected drive program.
•The position of the accelerator pedal.
•The road speed.
Accelerator pedal position:
Your style of driving influences how the au-
tomatic transmission shifts gear:
•little throttle: early upshifts
•more throttle: late upshifts
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5-22Starting and driving
roll away There is a risk of an accident
and injury. Therefore, quickly move your
foot from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal. Never leave the vehicle
when it is held by hill start assist.
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It
holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake
pedal. This gives you enough time to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal and depress it before the vehicle
begins to roll.
Hill start assist is not active if
•You are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient.
•On vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission is in position N.
•The electric parking brake is applied.
•VDC is malfunctioning.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock be-
comes frozen, heat the key before inserting it
into the key hole, or use the INFINITI Intelli-
gent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see
"Engine cooling system" in the "8. Do-it-
yourself" section.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during ex-
tremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery
should be checked regularly. For details, see
"Battery" in the "8. Do-it-yourself" section of
this manual.
DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For details, see "Changing engine
coolant" in the "8. Do-it-yourself" section of
this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance of
these tires will be substantially reduced in
snowy and icy conditions. If you operate
your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,
INFINITI recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES on all four
wheels. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, stud- ded tires may be used. However, some
U.S. states and Canadian provinces pro-
hibit their use. Check local, state and pro-
vincial laws before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
3. Tire chains may be used if desired. Make sure they are the proper size for the tires
on your vehicle and are installed according
to the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Use chain tensioners when recommended
by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a
tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chains
must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage
to the fenders or underbody. In addition,
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-97