To unlock the vehicle:touch the inner surface
of the door handle.
To lock the vehicle:touch sensor surface
1.
or
2.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
Convenience closing feature:touch recessed
sensor surface
1for an extended period.
(See "Convenience closing feature").To unlock the lift gate: press the lift gate
switch
1.
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once
When locking, they flash three times.
NOTE
When the locator lighting is activated, it
lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is
unlocked with the Intelligent Key (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated or deactivated using
the on-board computer (see "Activating/
deactivating the acoustic locking confirma-
tion")LOCKING WITH THE
MECHANICAL KEY
The driver's door can be locked/unlocked
from outside using the mechanical key if the
battery is dead.
To lock the door, insert the mechanical key
into the driver's door key cylinder and turn it
towards the front of the vehicle
1.
To unlock the door, turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle
2.
See "Mechanical key" earlier in this section for
instructions on accessing the Intelligent Key
system mechanical key.
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4. All doors and the lift gate will lock.
5. The turn signals flash three times.
NOTE
•Doors do not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch while any door is
open. However, doors lock with the me-
chanical key even if any door is open.
•The driver's door and the door at which
the handle is used, must both be closed.
•The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket
or your other hand.
CAUTION
•When locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure to have the In-
telligent Key in your possession before
operating the request switch to prevent
the Intelligent Key from being left in the
vehicle.
•The request switch is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been de-
tected by the Intelligent Key system.
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Touch the inner surface of the door
handle.
3. All doors and the lift gate will unlock.
4. The turn signals flash once.
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use the vehicle for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate
the Intelligent Key. The key will then use very
little power, thereby conserving battery
power. For the purposes of activation/
deactivation, the vehicle does not have to be
nearby.
To deactivate:press the
button on the
key twice in rapid succession The battery
check lamp of the key lights up twice briefly
and Intelligent Key is deactivated.
To activate:press any button on the key or
insert the key into the ignition lock. The Intel-
ligent Key and all of its associated features
are available again.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS OF
THE LOCKING SYSTEM
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel-filler lid are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel alone.To change the setting:simultaneously
press theandbuttons for approxi-
mately 6 seconds.
NOTE
If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the ve-
hicle, pressing the
andbutton will
lock or unlock the vehicle.
The key now functions as follows:
To unlock the driver's door:press the
button once.
To unlock centrally:press the
button
twice.
To lock centrally:press the
button.
The Intelligent Key function is changed as
follows:
To unlock the driver's door:touch the inner
surface of the door handle on the driver's
door.
To unlock centrally:touch the inner surface
of the door handle on the front passenger
door or the rear door.
To lock centrally:touch the outer sensor sur-
face on one of the door handles
To restore the factory settings:
simultane-
ouslypress theandbutton for ap-
proximately 6 seconds.
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1. To block out glare from the front, swing
down the sun visor
1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the
sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side
2.
VANITY MIRROR
To use the front vanity mirror3, pull down
the sun visor
1and pull up the cover4.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REAR
VIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it auto-
matically dims according to the intensity of the
headlights of the vehicle following you. The
automatic anti-glare feature operates only
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
It will not operate if reverse gear is engaged or
if the interior lighting is switched on.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The driver's-side outside mirror is designed so
that it automatically dims according to the in-
tensity of the headlights of the vehicle follow-
ing you. The automatic anti-glare feature op-
erates only when the ignition switch is in the
ON position. It will not operate if reverse gear
is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched
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•Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: select theandsettings.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: select the
orandsettings.
•Only use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear again
•Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, for
example if there are unpleasant outside
odors or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode
•If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds
at the bottom of the screen in the central
display (see separate operating instruc-
tions). You will see the current settings of
the various climate control functions.
Switching air-conditioning system
on/off
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To switch on:turn control
5clockwise to the
desired position (except position0).
To switch off:turn control
5counter-
clockwise to position0.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the ve-
hicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can mist up more quickly. There-
fore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.
To activate:
Press the
button The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
To deactivate:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The cooling with
air dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.Problems with the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function:
Problem:The indicator light in the
but-
ton flashes three times or remains off. The
cooling with air dehumidification function
cannot be activated.
Cause and solution:The cooling with air de-
humidification function has been deactivated
due to a malfunction. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle. The set temperature is automatically
maintained at a constant level.
To increase or reduce the temperature: turn
control
1counterclockwise or clockwise.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 70° F (22° C).
Setting the air distribution
Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air ventilators.
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NOTE
•You can also activate several of the air
distribution settings simultaneously. In
order to do this, press several of the air
distribution buttons. The air is then
routed through different air ventilators.
•Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the
side air ventilators. The side air ventila-
tors can only be closed if the adjusters are
turned clockwise until they engage.
To set air distribution:
1. Make sure the engine is running.
2. Press one or more of the
,,orbuttons. The corresponding indica-
tor light comes on.
Setting the airflow
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
2. To increase or reduce airflow: turn control
5counterclockwise or clockwise.
Defogging the windshield
You can use this function to de-ice the wind-
shield or to defog the inside of the windshield
and the side windows.
NOTE
You should only select the "Windshield de-
misting" function until the windshield is clear
again.
Activating the "Windshield demisting"
function:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate: press the
button The indi-
cator light in thebutton lights up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
•High airflow
•High temperature
•Air distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
•Air-recirculation mode offNOTE
•The "Windshield demisting" function au-
tomatically sets the blower output to the
optimum demisting effect. As a result, the
airflow may increase or decrease auto-
matically after the
button is
pressed.
•You can adjust the blower output manu-
ally while the "Windshield demisting"
function is in operation. Turn airflow con-
trol
5counterclockwise or clockwise.
Deactivating the "Windshield demisting"
function:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The previous set-
tings are reactivated. Air-recirculation mode
remains deactivated.
or
Turn temperature control
1counterclock-
wise or clockwise.
Defogging the windows
Windows misted up on the inside:
1. Activate the
"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
2. If the windows continue to mist up, acti-
vate the
"Windshield demisting"
function.
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NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside:
1. Activate the windshield wipers.
2. Set the air distribution to
or.
NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windows are clear again.
Air recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the ve-
hicle will then be recirculated.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the
windows can mist up more quickly, in particu-
lar at low temperatures. Only use air recircu-
lation mode briefly to prevent the windows
misting up.
Activating air recirculation mode:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.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.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced ca-
pacity. If you require the full climate control
output, you can switch off the Idle Stop/
Start function by pressing the Idle Stop/Start
button (see " Idle Stop/Start System (if
equipped)").
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL (2–ZONE)
1Sets the temperature, left
2Sets climate control to automatic mode
3Demists the windshield
4Increases the airflow
5Sets the air distribution
6Display
7Activates/deactivates air-recirculation
mode
8Switches climate control on/off
9Sets the temperature, right
10Activates/deactivates the Max Cool
function
11Activates/deactivates cooling with air
dehumidification
12Reduces the airflow
13Switches the rear window heating on/
off
14Switches the ZONE function on/off
Operating tips
A number of tips and recommendations to
enable you to get the most out of your auto-
matic climate control are listed below:
•Activate climate control using theandbuttons. The indicator lights in
theandbuttons light up.
•Set the temperature to 70° F (22° C)
•Only use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
•Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, for
example if there are unpleasant outside
odors or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode
•Use thefunction to adopt the tem-
perature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side as well. The indi-
cator light in the
button goes out.
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•If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds
at the bottom of the screen in the center
display (see separate operating instruc-
tions). You will see the current settings of
the various climate control functions.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced ca-
pacity. If you require the full climate control
output, you can switch off the Idle Stop/
Start function by pressing the Idle Stop/Start
button (see " Idle Stop/Start System (if
equipped)").
Switching automatic climate
control on/off
When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate:
Press the
button The indicator light in
thebutton lights up. Airflow and air
distribution are set to automatic mode.or
Press thebutton. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The previous settings
are reactivated.
To deactivate:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
NOTE
Automatic climate control: switch on climate
control primarily using the
button.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the ve-
hicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can mist up more quickly. There-
fore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.To activate:
Press the
button The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
To deactivate:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The cooling with
air dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.
Problems with the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function:
Problem:The indicator light in the
but-
ton flashes three times or remains off. The
cooling with air dehumidification function
cannot be activated.
Cause and solution:The cooling with air de-
humidification function has been deactivated
due to a malfunction. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Setting automatic climate control
to automatic mode
Only automatic climate control features the
"Control climate control automatically" func-
tion.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level
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