5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .............................. 5-4
Three-way catalyst ..................................................... 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................. 5-8
On-pavement and off-road
driving precautions ..................................................... 5-8
Off-road recovery ....................................................... 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-9
About lowering of the rear of the vehicle ......... 5-10
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..................... 5-10
Driving safety precautions ..................................... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch ........................................ 5-12
Operating range for engine start function ........ 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions ................ 5-13
Emergency engine shut off .................................... 5-14
Intelligent Key battery discharge .......................... 5-14
Before starting the engine ........................................... 5-15
Starting the engine ......................................................... 5-15 Remote start (if so equipped) ................................ 5-16
Driving the vehicle .......................................................... 5-17 Engine protection mode .......................................... 5-17
Automatic transmission ........................................... 5-18
Parking brake ................................................................... 5-22 Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) ............................. 5-22
LDW system operation ......................................... 5-24
Turning the LDW system ON/OFF ................... 5-25
How to enable/disable the LDW system ........ 5-26
LDP system operation (if so equipped) ............ 5-26
Turning the LDP system ON/OFF (if
so equipped) ............................................................. 5-27
How to enable/disable the LDP system (if
so equipped) ............................................................. 5-28
LDW/LDP (if so equipped)
system limitations ................................................... 5-28
System temporarily unavailable .......................... 5-29
System malfunction ............................................... 5-30
System maintenance ............................................. 5-30
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ......................................... 5-31
BSW system operation .......................................... 5-33
Turning the BSW system ON/OFF ................... 5-34
How to enable/disable the BSW system ......... 5-34
BSW system limitations ........................................ 5-34
BSW driving situations .......................................... 5-35
System temporarily unavailable .......................... 5-38
System malfunction ................................................ 5-39
System maintenance .............................................. 5-39
5-16Starting and driving
your foot off the accelerator pedalby
depressing the brake pedal and push-
ing the push-button ignition switch to
start the engine. If the engine starts,
but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, push the ignition switch to
OFF and wait 10 seconds before crank-
ing again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shut-
ting it off. Starting and stopping the
engine over a short period of time may
make the vehicle more difficult to start.
When racing the engine up to 4,000 rpm
or more under the no load condition, the
engine will enter the fuel cut mode. 5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever to
the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
In preparation for the next engine start, the
engine may have a slightly delayed shutoff
after placing the ignition switch in the OFF
position, depending on the driving condi-
tions.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
REMOTE START (if so equipped)
Vehicles started with the remote engine
start function require the ignition switch to
be placed in the ON position before the shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park)
position. To place the ignition switch in the
ON position, perform the following steps: 1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on
you.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine
start” (P.3-18).
11-4
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-19
INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual ............... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-33
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-30
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............. 10-33
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-44
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-5
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-62
Intelligent Key .......................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ........................................... 3-7 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-21
Key operating range ....................................... 3-9
Key operation ................................................. 3-10
Warning signals .............................................. 3-12
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-24
Interior light switch ............................................. 2-69
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-69
ISOFIX child restraint ......................................... 1-32
J
Jump starting ......................................................... 6-11
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Keys ........................................................................\
.... 3-2
For Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-67
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-13
Emission control information label ........ 10-12
Engine serial number ................................. 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label ........................................ 10-12
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-29, 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....... 10-11
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) ........................... 5-22
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-32
License plate, Installing front
license plate ......................................................... 10-13
Liftgate ................................................................... 3-21
Light
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-68
Bulb replacement ........................................... 8-23
Cargo light ....................................................... 2-71
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-45
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-38
Headlights bulb replacement .................... 8-24
Indicator lights ................................................ 2-17
Interior light switch ....................................... 2-69
Interior lights ................................................... 2-69
Map lights ........................................................ 2-70
Replacement ................................................... 8-23
Vanity mirror lights ....................................... 2-71 Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-12
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement ................................................. 8-24
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ........................................ 10-14
Lock
Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks .......................................................... 3-4
Liftgate lock .................................................... 3-21
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ............................. 3-4
Loose Fuel Cap warning ................................... 3-26
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ............... 5-5
Luggage hooks ..................................................... 2-62
M
Maintenance Battery .............................................................. 8-11
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance log ............................................ 9-11
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .......................................... 9-10
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-27
11-6
Registering your vehicle in another
country .................................................................. 10-11
Remote engine start ................................ 3-17, 3-18
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-15
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-32
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .................................................................... 5-8
RoofMoonroof ......................................................... 2-67
Roof rack ......................................................... 2-63
S
SafetyChild seat belts ............................................... 1-28
Towing safety .............................................. 10-22
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Front seats ............................................. 1-4, 1-10
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................................... 1-28
Infants ............................................................... 1-29
Injured persons ............................................... 1-20
Larger children ............................................... 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-17
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-20
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-27
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-27
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-16
Seat belts ......................................................... 1-17
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-66 Small children .................................................. 1-29
Three-point type ............................................ 1-20
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ............................. 2-48
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-39
Heated seats ................................................... 2-46
Seats .................................................................... 1-3
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start .................. 2-33
Security system, Vehicle security system ..... 2-32
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-36
Setting memory function, Automatic
drive positioner ................................................... 3-40
Shift lever, Shift lock release ............................ 5-21
Shift lock release Transmission ................................................... 5-21
Shifting, Automatic transmission .................... 5-18
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-26
Smart Rearview Mirror ...................................... 3-31
SNOW mode ....................................................... 5-121
Snow mode switch .............................................. 2-50
Spare tire ................................................... 8-37, 10-9
Spark plugs ............................................................ 8-14
Speedometer ............................................................ 2-7
Standard maintenance ................................ 9-7, 9-8
Starting Before starting the engine .......................... 5-15
Jump starting .................................................. 6-11
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Push starting ................................................... 6-13
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15 Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-59
Steering
Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-45
Power steering fluid ....................................... 8-8
Power steering system .............................. 5-122
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-29
Storage ................................................................... 2-57
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-29
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-59
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-67
Supplemental air bag warning light ... 1-68, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-51 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ............................................. 1-51
Switch
Autolight switch ............................................. 2-38
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight aiming control ............................. 2-42
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-38
Ignition switch ................................................ 5-18
Power door lock switch ................................. 3-5
Snow mode switch ....................................... 2-50
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-44
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-51
T
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ............................................... 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ........................................................... 2-33
Three-way catalyst ............................................... 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-29
TirePressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ................................................... 2-14
Tires Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ............. 5-5
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-29, 10-13
Tire chains ........................................................ 8-33
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-27
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ........................................ 5-5, 6-3
Tire rotation ................................................... 8-34
Types of tires .................................................. 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-30
Wheel/tire size ............................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-27
Top Tether strap child restraints ....................... 1-35
TOW mode .......................................................... 5-121
TOW mode switch .............................................. 2-51
Towing
Flat towing ................................................... 10-30
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-15
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-18
Towing safety .............................................. 10-22 TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ......... 5-5
TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator ............. 5-7
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-3
Trailer towing .................................................... 10-18
Transceiver HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ........................ 2-71, 2-75
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-18
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-21
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 10-11
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-29
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-29
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-44
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .......................... 10-30
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector ............................................. 2-56
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror lights .............................................. 2-71
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13 Vehicle
Dimensions ................................................... 10-10
Identification number (VIN) ...................... 10-11
Loading information .................................. 10-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-18
Security system .............................................. 2-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-51
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ............................................... 5-124
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ................................................... 2-16
Vehicle information display .............................. 2-19
Vehicle speed ........................................................ 2-29
Ventilators ............................................................. 4-26
Voltmeter ............................................................... 2-10
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Lights ................................................................ 2-12
Loose Fuel Cap warning ............................. 2-23
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ........................................ 5-101
Tire Pressure Low Add Air warning ........ 2-23
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ........................................ 5-5, 6-3
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-19
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ........ 1-67
11-7