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1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood down to latch both the right and
left locks. Push the hood down to lock
the hood securely into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
.If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)”
(P.5-4) of this manual.
.Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to Intelli-
gent Keys.
HOODTRUNK LID
that people become locked inside the trunk.
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handleuntil the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark
after a brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
JVP0461X
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER
DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the upper left side of
the door
.
.Touch the one touch unlock sensor on
one of the door handles and then push
the door handle request switch while
carrying the Intelligent Key.
.Push the UNLOCK button on the Intel-
ligent Key twice.
.Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key or the power door lock
switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or ser-
iously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
.Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically. Continued refuel-
ing may cause fuel overflow, resulting
in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
.Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the Malfunction
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Indicator Light (MIL) to come on.
.Never pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
.Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable
fuel containers:
— Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices
when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel
containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
.If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
.Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten the fuel-filler
cap until a single click is heard. Failureto tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
may cause the
Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. If
the
light illuminates because the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and con-
tinue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few
driving trips. If thelight does
not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
.The Loose Fuel Cap warning will
appear if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the warning to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the Loose
Fuel Cap warning appears may cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to illuminate.
.For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-
17).
JVP0454X
To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise
to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the
fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a
single click is heard.
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SPA2143
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.
SPA2422A
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
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WAE0527X
Backing up near a projecting object
The predictive course linesdo not touch
the object in the display. However, the
vehicle may hit the object if it projects over
the actual backing up course.
SAA2244
Backing up behind a projecting
object
The positionis shown farther than the
positionin the display. However, the
positionis actually at the same distance
as the position. The vehicle may hit the
object when backing up to the positionifthe object projects over the actual backing
up course.
HOW TO PARK WITH PREDIC-
TIVE COURSE LINES
WARNING
.If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predictive course lines
may not be displayed correctly.
.On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between
the predictive course lines and the
actual course line.
.The displayed lines will appear
slightly off to the right because the
rearview camera is not installed in the
rear center of the vehicle.
.If the battery is disconnected or
becomes discharged, the predictive
course lines may be displayed incor-
rectly. If this occurs, please perform
the following procedures:
— Turn the steering wheel from lock
to lock while the engine is running.
— Drive the vehicle on a straight
road for more than 5 minutes.
REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for RearView Monitor. Failure to oper-
ate the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
.The system cannot completely elim-
inate blind spots and may not show
every object.
.Underneath the bumper and the
corner areas of the bumper cannot
be viewed on the RearView Monitor
because of its monitoring range lim-
itation. The system will not show
small objects below the bumper, and
may not show objects close to the
bumper or on the ground.
.Objects viewed in the RearView
Monitor differ from actual distance
because a wide-angle lens is used.
.Objects in the RearView Monitor will
appear visually opposite compared to
when viewed in the rearview and
outside mirrors..Use the displayed lines as a reference.
The lines are highly affected by the
number of occupants, fuel level, ve-
hicle position, road conditions and
road grade.
.Make sure that the trunk lid is
securely closed when backing up.
.Do not put anything on the rearview
camera. The rearview camera is in-
stalled above the license plate.
.When washing the vehicle with high-
pressure water, be sure not to spray
it around the camera. Otherwise,
water may enter the camera unit
causing water condensation on the
lens, a malfunction, fire or an electric
shock.
.Do not strike the camera. It is a
precision instrument. Otherwise, it
may malfunction or cause damage
resulting in a fire or an electric shock.
The following are operating limitations and
do not represent a system malfunction:
.When the temperature is extremely high
or low, the screen may not clearly display
objects.
.When strong light is directly coming on
the camera, objects may not be displayed
clearly..Vertical lines may be seen in objects on
the screen. This is due to strong reflected
light from the bumper.
.The screen may flicker under fluorescent
light.
.The colors of objects on the RearView
Monitor may differ somewhat from the
actual color of objects.
.Objects on the monitor may not be clear
in a dark environment.
.There may be a delay when switching to
the RearView Monitor.
.If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on the
camera, the RearView Monitor may not
display object clearly. Clean the camera.
.Do not use wax on the camera lens. Wipe
off any wax with a clean cloth dampened
with a diluted mild cleaning agent, then
wipe with a dry cloth.
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Available views
WARNING
.The distance guide line and the
vehicle width line should be used as
a reference only when the vehicle is
on a paved, level surface. The dis-
tance viewed on the monitor is for
reference only and may be different
than the actual distance between the
vehicle and displayed objects.
.Use the displayed lines and the bird’s-
eye view as a reference. The lines and
the bird’s-eye view are greatly af-
fected by the number of occupants,
fuel level, vehicle position, road con-
dition and road grade.
.If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predictive course lines
and the bird’s-eye view may be dis-
played incorrectly.
.When driving the vehicle up a hill,
objects viewed in the monitor are
farther than they appear. When driv-
ing the vehicle down a hill, objects
viewed in the monitor are closer than
they appear.
.Objects in the rear view will appear
visually opposite compared to whenviewed in the rear view and outside
mirrors.
.Use the mirrors or actually look to
properly judge distances to other
objects.
.The distance between objects viewed
in the rear view differs from actual
distance because a wide-angle lens is
used.
.On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between
the predictive course lines and the
actual course line.
.The vehicle width and predictive
course lines are wider than the actual
width and course.
.The displayed lines on the rear view
will appear slightly off to the right
because the rearview camera is not
installed in the rear center of the
vehicle.
SAA1840
Front view
WAE0216X
Rear view
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Predictive course lines (and) indicate the
predictive course when operating the vehi-
cle. The predictive course lines (
and) will
be displayed on the monitor when the
steering wheel is turned. The predictive
course lines (
and) will move depending
on how much the steering wheel is turned.
WARNING
.Objects in the bird’s-eye view will
appear farther than the actual dis-
tance.
.Tall objects, such as a curb or vehicle,
may be misaligned or not displayed at
the seam of the views.
.Objects that are above the camera
cannot be displayed.
.The view for the bird’s-eye view may
be misaligned when the camera posi-
tion alters.
.A line on the ground may be mis-
aligned and is not seen as being
straight at the seam of the views.
The misalignment will increase as the
line proceeds away from the vehicle.
JVH1141X
Front-side view:
Guiding lines:
Guiding lines that indicate the width and the
front end of the vehicle are displayed on the
monitor.
The front-of-vehicle line
shows the front
part of the vehicle.
The side-of-vehicle line
shows the vehicle
width including the outside mirror.
The extensions
of both the frontand
sidelines are shown with a green dotted
line.
CAUTION
The turn signal light may look like the
side-of-vehicle line. This is not a mal-
function.
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