
2-40Instruments and controls
High beam assist (if so equipped)
The high beam assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h) and
above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle when
the headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automa-
tically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
.The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times,
ensure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
. The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
— When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the
vicinity of the vehicle. — When the headlights of the on-
coming 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, contin- uous 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.
— When a sign or mirror-like sur- face is reflecting intense light
towards the front of the vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire,
being towed, etc.
. The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations. — The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
— The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.
— When only one light on the on- coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.

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High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position
and push the lever forward(high beam position). The high beam assist
indicator light in the meter will illuminate
while the headlights are turned on.
If the high beam assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. It is recommended you have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 12 MPH (20 km/h), the
headlight remains the low beam.To turn off the high beam assist system, turn
the headlight switch to the
position or
select the low beam position by placing the
lever in the neutral position.
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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
for the high
beam assist system is located above the
inside mirror. To keep the proper operation
of the high beam assist system and prevent a
system malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including trans-
parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
. Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged due
to an accident, it is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer.
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— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. doors are unlocked by pushing the UN-
LOCK button on the Intelligent Key or
one touch unlock sensor with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened and then closed with
the ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened
— remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go
off.
When the DOOR OFF switch
is pushed in,
the map lights will not illuminate under the
above condition. The map lights can be
turned on only with the ON switch
.
The lights will also turn off after a period of
time when the lights remain illuminated
after the ignition switch has been pushed
to the OFF or LOCK position to prevent the
battery from becoming discharged.
When [Lamp ON When Door Unlocks] is set
to the OFF position (see the INFINITI
InTouch
TMOwner’s Manual), the lights will
illuminate under the following condition:
. any door is opened with the ignition
switch in any position
— remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
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The light on the vanity mirror will turn on
when the cover on the vanity mirror is
opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn
off.
The lights will also turn off after a period of
time when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................\
.............. 3-2Intelligent Key .............................................................. 3-2
Valet hand-off ............................................................. 3-4
Doors ........................................................................\
............ 3-4 Locking with mechanical key ................................... 3-4
Opening and closing windows with mechanical
key (if so equipped) ..................................................... 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ................................. 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ................... 3-5
Automatic door locks ................................................. 3-6
Intelligent Key system ..................................................... 3-6 Intelligent Key operating range ............................... 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution .............................. 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ........................................... 3-9
Battery saver system ............................................... 3-13
Warning signals ......................................................... 3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............................................. 3-14
Log-in function .......................................................... 3-15
Remote keyless entry system ...................................... 3-15 How to use remote keyless entry system .......... 3-16
Remote engine start (if so equipped) ....................... 3-20 Remote engine start operating range ................ 3-20
Remote starting the engine .................................. 3-20
Extending engine run time ...................................... 3-21 Canceling a remote engine start ......................... 3-21
Conditions the remote engine start will
not work .................................................................... 3-22
Hood ........................................................................\
.......... 3-23
Trunk lid ........................................................................\
.... 3-23 Trunk lid release switch ......................................... 3-24
Trunk open request switch ................................... 3-24
TRUNK button ......................................................... 3-24
Trunk release power cancel switch .................... 3-25
Interior trunk lid release ........................................ 3-25
Fuel-filler door ................................................................ 3-26 Opening the fuel-filler door ................................. 3-26
Fuel-filler cap ........................................................... 3-26
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................................. 3-28 Manual operation (if so equipped) ..................... 3-29
Electric operation (if so equipped) ..................... 3-29
Sun visors ........................................................................\
. 3-29
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..... 3-30 Inside mirror ............................................................. 3-30
Outside mirrors ........................................................ 3-31
Vanity mirror ............................................................ 3-33
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ........... 3-33 Memory storage ...................................................... 3-34
System operation .................................................... 3-34

lights illuminate. If the vehicle is not
within view, push and hold the remote
engine start
button for at least 2
seconds.
The following events will occur when the
engine starts:
. The front parking lights will turn on and
remain on as long as the engine is
running.
. The doors will be locked and the air
conditioner system may turn on.
. The engine will continue to run for about
10 minutes. Repeat the steps to extend
the time for an additional 10 minutes.
See “Extending engine run time” (P.3-
21).
. The rear window glass and outside mirror
defroster may turn on automatically
when the outside air temperature, the
interior temperature and the engine
coolant temperature are low.
Depress and hold the brake pedal, then place
the ignition switch in the ON position before
driving. For further instructions, see “Driving
the vehicle” (P.5-16).
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The remote engine start function can be
extended one time by performing the steps
listed in “Remote starting the engine” (P.3-
20). Run time will be calculated as follows:
. The first 10 minute run time will start
when the remote engine start function is
performed.
. The second 10 minutes will start imme-
diately when the remote engine start
function is performed. For example, if
the engine has been running for 5
minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the
engine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
. Extending engine run time will count
towards the two remote engine start
limit.
A maximum of two remote engine starts, or
a single start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The ignition switch must be cycled to the ON
position and then back to the OFF position
before the remote engine start procedure
can be used again.
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a remote engine start, perform one
of the following:
. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and
push and hold the remote engine start
button until the parking lights turn
off.
. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
. Cycle the ignition switch ON and then
OFF.
. The extended engine run time has ex-
pired.
. The first 10 minute timer has expired.
. The engine hood has been opened.
. The shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
. The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into
the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed without an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed with an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle but the
brake pedal is not depressed.
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2. To block glare from the side, remove thesun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side
.
3. Slide the sun visor
in or out as needed
(for driver’s side only).
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INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
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Manual anti-glare type
The night positionwill reduce glare from
the headlights of vehicles behind you at
night.
Use the day position
when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
MIRRORS

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Type A (if so equipped)
SPA2450
Type B (if so equipped)
Automatic anti-glare type
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according
to the intensity of the headlights of the
following vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.
The anti-glare system also operates for the
outside mirrors (if so equipped).
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
will illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle
behind you will be reduced.
Type A (if so equipped): Push the
switchto make the inside mirror operate normally
and the indicator light will turn off. Push the
switchagain to turn the system on.
Type B (if so equipped): Push the “*” switch
to make the inside mirror operate nor-
mally. The indicator light will turn off. Push
the “I” switch
to turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the sensors
or apply glass cleaner on them. Doing so
will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor,
resulting in improper operation.
For the compass (if so equipped) operation,
see “Compass” (P.2-9).
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) operation, see “HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver” (P.2-59).
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
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.
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Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located
on the driver’s armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the switch
right or left to select the
right or left side mirror, then adjust using the
control switch
.
Defrosting outside mirrors
The outside mirrors will be heated when the
rear window defroster switch is operated.
If the engine is started using the remote start
function (if so equipped) when the outside air temperature, the interior temperature
and the engine coolant temperature are
low, the rear window glass and outside
mirror defroster may turn on automatically.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine
start” (P.3-20).
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Foldable outside mirrors
Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward
the rear of the vehicle.
Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)
When backing up the vehicle, the right and
left outside mirrors will turn downward
automatically to provide better rear visibility.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position.
3. Select the right or left side mirror by operating the outside mirror control