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Table of contents
Illustrated table of contents
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio system
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and Schedules
Technical information
Index
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1. Ventilators (P.4-42)
2. Center display* (P.4-4)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)
4. Light switch (P.2-64)
5. Parking brake (P.3-27)6. Steering wheel
— Power steering system (P.5-90)
— Horn (P. 2-71)
— Driver’s supplemental front-impact air
bag (P.1-38)
7. Audio system (P.4-53) 8. Ignition switch (P.5-15)
— Push button ignition switch* (P.5-16)
9. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-43)
10. Switch panel — Seat heater switches* (P.2-72)
— Hazard indicator flasher switch (P.6-2)
— Idle Stop/Start system on/off switch
(P. 6-30)
— Front passenger air bag status light
(P.6-46)
11. Vehicle Information Display (P.2-15)
12. Glove box (P.2-79)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
*: if equipped
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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
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1. Ventilators (P.4-42)
2. Center display* (P.4-4)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)
4. Light switch (P.2-64)
5. Parking brake (P.3-27)6. Steering wheel
— Power steering system (P.5-90)
— Horn (P. 2-71)
— Driver’s supplemental front-impact air
bag (P.1-38)
7. Audio system (P.4-53) 8. Ignition switch (P.5-15)
— Push button ignition switch* (P.5-16)
9. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-43)
10. Switch panel — Seat heater switches* (P.2-72)
— Hazard indicator flasher switch (P.6-2)
— Idle Stop/Start system on/off switch
(P. 6-30)
— Front passenger air bag status light
(P.6-46)
11. Vehicle Information Display (P.2-15)
12. Glove box (P.2-79)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
*: if equipped
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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
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1Permanent display: depending on vehicle
specification: outside temperature or
speed
2Time
3Text field
4Menu bar
5Drive program
6Shift lever position
Text field
3shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
NOTE
Set the time using the INFINITI controller
and the [Settings] menu available in the cen-
tral display (see "Clock settings" in the "4.
Display screen, heater and air conditioner,
and audio system" section).
MENUS AND SUBMENUS
To call up the menu bar4and select a menu,
press theorbutton on the steer-
ing wheel. Menu bar
4disappears after a
few seconds.
Depending on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
•[Trip] menu
•[Navi] menu (navigation instructions)
•[Audio] menu
•[DriveAssist] menu
•[Serv.] menu
•[Settings] menu
The [Audio] and [Navi] menus differ slightly
in vehicles with an audio system and in ve-
hicles with a navigation system. The ex-
amples given in this Owner's Manual apply to
vehicles equipped with navigation.
[Trip] menu
Standard display:
Press and hold the
button on the steer-
ing wheel until the [Trip] menu with trip meter
1and total distance recorder2is shown.
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NOTE
The “Windshield demisting” function auto-
matically sets the blower output to the opti-
mum demisting effect. As a result, the air-
flow may increase or decrease automatically
after the
button is pressed
NOTE
You can adjust the blower output manually
while the “Windshield demisting” function is
in operation: by adjusting the airflow control
for the air-conditioning or climate control
system (see "Heater and air conditioner" in
the "4. Display screen, heater and air condi-
tioner, and audio system" section). To deactivate the de-icer:
•Press thebutton. The indicator light
in thebutton turns off. The previous
settings are reactivated. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or
•Automatic climate control: press the
button. The indicator light in the
button turns off. Airflow and air dis-
tribution are set to automatic mode.
or
•Air-conditioning system or automatic cli-
mate control: adjust the temperature con-
trol (see "Heater and air conditioner" in the
"4. Display screen, heater and air condi-
tioner, and audio system" section).HEADLIGHT SWITCH
1Left-hand parking lights
2Right-hand parking lights
3Side lights and license plate light-
ing
4 Automatic headlight mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5Low beam/high beam headlights
6Rear fog light
7Front fog lights (if equipped)
8Headlight aiming control (halogen head-
lights only)
INFINITI recommends that you consult the
local regulations concerning the use of lights.
If you hear a warning tone when you leave
the vehicle, the side lights may still be
switched on. Turn the light switch to
.
NIC2619
LED headlights
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCHES
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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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SEAT HEATING (IF EQUIPPED)
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