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").
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 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").
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
1Left-hand parking lights
2Right-hand parking lights
3Side lights and license plate lighting
4
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
The exterior lighting (except the side lights/
parking lights) switches off automatically if you:
•Remove the key from the ignition switch
(if equipped).
•Open the driver's door with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
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LED headlights
NIC2697
Halogen headlights
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCHES
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Automatic headlight mode
The light setting is automatically selected ac-
cording to the brightness of the ambient light
(exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions such as fog, snow or spray):
•Ignition switch in ACC or ON position: the
side lights are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light.
•With the engine running: if you have
switched on the daytime driving lights
function in the vehicle information display,
the side lights and low beam headlights
are switched on or off automatically de-
pending on the brightness of the ambient
light.
To switch on automatic headlight mode:turn
the light switch to
WARNING
When the light switch is set to
low-beam headlights may not be switched
on automatically if there is fog, snow or
other causes of poor visibility due to the
weather conditions such as spray. There is
a risk of an accident
In such situations, turn the light switch to
.The automatic headlight feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
The daytime driving lights improve the de-
tectability of your vehicle during the day.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
When the side lights and low-beam head-
lights are switched on, the green
(side
lights) and(low-beam headlights) indi-
cator lights in the combination meter light up.
Low-beam headlights
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in theposition, the side lights
and low-beam headlights are switched on
even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advanta-
geous when there is fog or rain.
To switch on the low-beam headlights:
•Switch the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, or start the engine.
•Turn the light switch to. The greenindicator light in the combination
meter lights up.
Side lights
NOTE
Always park your vehicle safely and suffi-
ciently lit according to legal standards. To
reduce the chance of a discharged vehicle
battery, avoid the continuous use of the
sidelights or parking lights for several
hours.
To switch on:turn the light switch to
.
The greenindicator light in the combi-
nation meter lights up.
Parking lights
Switching on the parking lights ensures that
the corresponding side of the vehicle is illumi-
nated.
To switch on the parking lights:
•The key is not in the ignition switch or the
switch is in the OFF position.
•Turn the light switch to(left-hand
side of the vehicle) or(right-hand
side of the vehicle).
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HIGH BEAM ASSIST (LED
HEADLIGHT ONLY)
You can use this function to set the head-
lights to change between low beam and high
beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles with their lights on, either approach-
ing from the opposite direction or traveling in
front of your vehicle, and consequently
switches the headlights from high beam to
low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low
beam headlight range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it
switches on the high beam headlights again.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
WARNING
•The high beam assist system is a conve-
nience but is not a substitute for safe
driving operation. The driver should re-
main alert at all times, ensure safe driv-
ing practices and switch the high beams
and low beam manually when necessary.
•The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the follow-
ing conditions. Switch the high beam
and low beam manually.
–During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.).
–When a light source similar to a head-
light or tail light is in the vicinity of
the vehicle.
–When the headlights of the oncoming
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, continuous
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 surface is
reflecting intense light towards the
front of the vehicle.
–When the container, etc. being towed
by a leading vehicle is reflecting in-
tense 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 ve-
hicle.
–The movement and direction of the
oncoming vehicle and the leading ve-
hicle.
–When only one light on the oncoming
vehicle or the leading vehicle is illumi-
nated.
–When the oncoming vehicle or the
leading vehicle is a two-wheeled ve-
hicle.
–Road conditions (incline, curve, the
road surface, etc.).
–The number of passengers and the
amount of luggage.
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To switch off the front fog lights:
•press thebutton The greenindi-
cator light in the combination meter turns
off.
Only vehicles with front fog lights are
equipped with the “Fog lights” function.
REAR FOG LIGHT
The rear fog light improves the visibility of
your vehicle in heavy fog for the following
traffic. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear fog lights.
NOTE
The front fog lights must be switched on be-
fore the rear fog light will operate.
To switch on the rear fog light:
•Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
or start the engine.
•Turn the light switch toor
•Press thebutton. The yellowindicator light in the combination meter
lights upTo switch off the rear fog light:
•press thebutton The yellowindicator light in the combination meter
turns off.
The rear fog light should be used only when
visibility is seriously reduced. (Generally, to
less than 50 m (116 ft))
To sound the horn, push the center pad area
of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
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HORN
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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
indicate 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 system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
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SEAT HEATING (IF EQUIPPED)
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NOTE
The seat heater can only be activated
when the ignition switch is in the ON po-
sition.
2. Start the engine.
3. Select the heat range:
•To switch on: press button1repeat-
edly until the desired heating level is
set.
•To switch off: press button1repeat-
edly until all the indicator lights turn off.
NOTE
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
•Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows.
Use the window lock switch to prevent
unexpected use of the power windows.
•To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and or its systems, including en-
trapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your ve-
hicle. Additionally, the temperature in-
side a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window
The switches on the driver's door take prece-
dence.
Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated
when a window is closed by automatic op-
eration.
Depending on the environment or driving con-
ditions, the auto-reverse function may be ac-
tivated if an impact or load similar to some-
thing being caught in the window occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which can-
not be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers have their hands, etc., inside the
vehicle before closing the window.
If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, re-
placed, or jump started, the power window
auto-reverse function may not operate prop-
erly. If this occurs, it is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer to re-initialize the power
window auto-reverse system.
If the control unit detects something caught
in a window equipped with automatic opera-
tion as it is closing, the window will be imme-
diately lowered.
WINDOWS
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WARNING
•Do not use the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and re-
verse features as required by federal
safety standards. (These standards be-
came effective for opener models manu-
factured after April 1, 1982). A garage
door opener which cannot detect an ob-
ject in the path of a closing garage door
and then automatically stop and re-
verse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases
the risk of serious injury or death.
•During the programming procedure
your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range). Make sure that people or
objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.
•Your vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while programming the HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver.NOTE
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener.
If you have difficulty programing the inte-
grated garage door opener, it is recom-
mended you contact your INFINITI retailer.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®
If you have any questions or are having diffi-
culty programming your HomeLink® but-
tons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Press and hold one of buttons
2to4on
the HomeLink®.
HomeLink® is now in programing mode.
After a short time, indicator light
1lights
up yellow.
Indicator light
1lights up yellow as soon
as button
2,3or4is programed for
the first time. If the selected button has
already been programed, indicator light
1will only light up yellow after ten sec-
onds have elapsed.
3. Release button
2,3or4. Indicator
light
1flashes yellow.
4. Position the end of your hand-held trans-
mitter
52–8 inches (5–20 cm) away
from the HomeLink® surface, keeping the
HomeLink® indicator light
1in view.
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Press thebutton. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
Air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally at high outside temperatures or high
levels of pollution. When air-recirculation
mode is activated automatically, the indicator
light in the
button is not lit. Outside air
is added after about 30 minutes.
Deactivating air recirculation mode:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out.
NOTE
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated auto-
matically:
•After approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
45° F (7°C).
•After approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated.
•After approximately 30 minutes at out-
side temperatures above approximately
45° F (7°C) if the cooling with air dehu-
midification function is activated.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service
should be done only by an experienced
technician with the proper equipment.
The air conditioner system in your vehicle is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your vehicle’s air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to the air
conditioner system. (See "Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations".)
An INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air conditioner
system.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioner system is equipped with
an air conditioner filter. To make sure the air
conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates ef-
ficiently, replace the filter in accordance with
the specified maintenance intervals listed in
the separate maintenance booklet. It is rec-
ommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air con-
ditioner.
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