LightName Page Light NamePage Light NamePage
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-8Seat belt (driver and front pas-
senger) warning light2-11High beam assist indicator
light *2-14
Brake warning light (red) 2-11Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS) air bag warning light2-12High beam indicator light 2-14
Low tire pressure warning
light*2-9Low fuel warning light 2-13Rear fog light indicator light 2-14
Malfunction indicator light
(yellow)2-10Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light2-13Side light indicator light 2-14
Distance warning light* 2-11Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-13Front passenger air bag status
light**2-14
Electric parking brake warning
light (red)2-11Low beam indicator light 2-14
Electric parking brake warning
light (yellow)2-11Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light2-13
Coolant warning light 2-13Front fog light indicator light* 2-14 *: if equipped
**: located above heater and air condi-
tioner controls
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-10Illustrated table of contents
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warninglightSeat belt (driver and front passenger)warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light *
Brake warning light (red)Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light*Low fuel warning lightRear fog light indicator light
Malfunction indicator light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSide light indicator light
Distance warning light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsFront passenger air bag status light**
Electric parking brake warning light (red)Low beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light (yel-
low)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF in-dicator light
Coolant warning lightFront fog light indicator light* *: if equipped **: located above heater and air conditioner controls
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer see
"Vehicle information display" in the "2. Instru-
ments and controls" section.
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if so
equipped) will come on,
,
,,,,,,,
. These lights should go out within a few
seconds after starting the engine. If any light fails to come on or operates in a way other
than described, it may indicate a burned out
bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
Also see "Vehicle information display" later in
this section.
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the ABS warning light illuminates to in-
dicate that the ABS is operational. The light then turns off within a few seconds after the
engine is started.
If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If the ABS warning light comes on while driv-
ing, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Observe the additional display mes-
sages (if any) in the vehicle information dis-
play. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-8Instruments and controls
Safety systems
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual]ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
Possible causes:
•Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.•The on-board voltage may be insufficient.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements, at a speed above 12 MPH (20 km/h). If the display
message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed, drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
2-30Instruments and controls
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Inoperative See
Operator's Manual]ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are not available
due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
,,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Currently Unavailable
See Operator's Manual]BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements, at a speed above 12 MPH (20 km/h). If the display
message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed, drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Inoperative See
Operator's Manual]BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Inoperative See Opera-
tor's Manual]EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic
Control), and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
A warning tone sounds.
In addition, the
,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Turn On The Ignition to
Release the Parking
Brake]The redindicator light lights up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off.
Key: turn the key to the ON position in the ignition switch
2-32Instruments and controls
FCC Notice...................... .5-46
Cruise control ...................... .5-46
Cruise control operations ..............5-47
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed
range) (if equipped) ................... .5-49
ICC system operation ............... .5-50
ICC switch (cruise control lever) ..........5-51
ICC system display and indicators .........5-52
Operating ICC .................... .5-53
ICC Limitations ................... .5-57
Tips for driving with the ICC system .......5-58
System temporarily unavailable ..........5-61
System maintenance ................ .5-62
Forward emergency braking (FEB) system (if
equipped) ......................... .5-63
FEB system operation ............... .5-64
Turning the FEB system on/off ..........5-66
FEB system limitations ............... .5-67
System temporarily unavailable ..........5-68
System maintenance ................ .5-69
FCC Notice ...................... .5-69
Active sound enhancement ...............5-70
Active sound enhancement .............5-70
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) (if equipped) .....5-71
Important safety notes ................5-71
Detecting parking spaces ..............5-72
Parking ........................ .5-73Exiting a parking space
...............5-74
Canceling IPA .................... .5-76
Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor) function
(if equipped) ....................... .5-76
Sonar function overview ...............5-78
Range of the sensors ................ .5-82
Sonar function OFF switch .............5-82
Sonar function settings ...............5-83
Sonar function limitations ..............5-83
Problems with sonar function ..........
.5-84
System
maintenance ................ .5-85
Break-in schedule .................... .5-85
Fuel efficient driving tips ................5-86
Increasing fuel economy ................ .5-87
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (if equipped) ........5-87
Parking .......................... .5-88
Switching off the engine ..............5-89
Extended parking .................. .5-90
Electric power steering system ............5-90
Brake system ....................... .5-91
Brake precautions .................. .5-91
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..........5-92
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .......5-93
Traction Control System (TCS) ...........5-95
Characteristics of VDC ...............5-95
EBD (electronic brake force distribution) . . . .5-96
Steer Control ..................... .5-96
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
LDW SYSTEM
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel
1to select the [DriveAs-
sist] menu on the Menu bar
B.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Lane Departure Warning].
3. Press the
wheel
1. The current selection is dis-
played.
4. Press the
5. Press the
orbutton to set
[Off], [Standard] or [Adaptive]. 6. Press the
When the LDW is activated, the vehicle
information display shows the lane mark-
ings as bright lines in the assistance
graphic in the display area
A
When [Standard] is selected, no warning vi-
bration occurs if:
•You have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed
for a certain period of time.
•A driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, brake assist system (BAS) or VDC.
When [Adaptive] is selected, no warning vi-
bration occurs if:
•You have switched on the turn signals. In
this case the warnings are suppressed for
a certain period of time.
•A driving system intervenes, such as ABS,
BAS or VDC.
•You accelerate forcefully.
•You brake forcefully.
•You steer actively, for example, swerve to
avoid an obstacle or change lane quickly.
•You cut the corner on a sharp bend.
The system may detect certain conditions
and warns you accordingly. The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
•You approach the outer lane marking on a
bend.
•The road has very wide lanes, for example,
a freeway.
•The system detects solid lane markings.
The warning vibration occurs later if:
•The road has narrow lanes.
•You cut across a corner on a bend.
LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the LDW system. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
•This system is only a warning device to
inform the driver of a potential unin-
tended lane departure. It will not steer
the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It
is the driver’s responsibility to stay
alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the
traveling lane, and be in control of the
vehicle at all times.
NSD599
Assistance graphic
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ICC LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the ICC system. Failure to operate the ve-
hicle in accordance with these system limi-
tations could result in serious injury or
death.
•This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
•The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the sys-
tem in city traffic or congested areas.
•This system will not adapt automati-
cally to road conditions. This system
should be used in evenly flowing traffic.
Do not use the system on roads with
sharp curves, or on icy roads, in heavy
rain or in fog.
•As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the ICC system. This system
does not correct careless, inattentive or
absent-minded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad
weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed
by depressing the brake pedal, depend-
ing on the distance to the vehicle ahead
and the surrounding circumstances in
order to maintain a safe distance be-
tween vehicles.
•If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. Once the
vehicle is stationary, it remains station-
ary and you do not need to depress the
brake pedal.
•Always pay attention to the operation
of the vehicle and be ready to manually
control the proper following distance.
The ICC system may not be able to main-
tain the selected distance between ve-
hicles (following distance) or selected
vehicle speed under some circum-
stances.
•Normally when controlling the distance
to a vehicle ahead, this system auto-
matically accelerates or decelerates
your vehicle according to the speed of
the vehicle ahead. If required, depress
the accelerator to properly accelerate
your vehicle when acceleration is re-
quired for a lane change. Depress the
brake pedal when deceleration is re- quired to maintain a safe distance to the
vehicle ahead due to its sudden braking
or if a vehicle cuts in. Always stay alert
when using the ICC system.
•The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. To avoid accidents, never
use the ICC system under the following
conditions: – On roads where the traffic is heavy or
there are sharp curves.
– On slippery road surfaces such as on
ice or snow, etc.
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.).
– When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the
system sensor.
– On steep downhill roads (the vehicle
may go beyond the set vehicle speed
and frequent braking may result in
overheating the brakes).
– On repeated uphill and downhill
roads.
– When traffic conditions make it diffi-
cult to keep a proper distance be-
tween vehicles because of frequent
acceleration or deceleration.
– If there is interference by other radar
sources.
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