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.If you decide that it is not safe to
return the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic
conditions, gradually slow the vehicle
to a stop in a safe place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle, espe-
cially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and
damage. See “Wheels and tires” (P.8-25) of
this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-
out” while driving maintain control of the
vehicle by following the procedure below.
Please note that this procedure is only a
general guide. The vehicle must be driven as
appropriate based on the conditions of the
vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.
Losing control of the vehicle may cause a
collision and result in personal injury.
.The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.
.Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
.Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
.Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the
accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe
location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu-
ally stop the vehicle.6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
either contact a roadside emergency
service to change the tire or see “Jacking
up the vehicle and replacing tires” (P.8-
38) of this Owner’s Manual.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS
AND DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream
reduces coordination, delays reaction
time and impairs judgement. Driving
after drinking alcohol increases the like-
lihood of being involved in an accident
injuring yourself and others. Addition-
ally, if you are injured in an accident,
alcohol can increase the severity of the
injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under the
influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of
people are injured or killed in alcohol-related
accidents. Although the local laws vary on
what is considered to be legally intoxicated,
the fact is that alcohol affects all people
differently and most people underestimate
the effects of alcohol.
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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is
discharged, or environmental conditions in-
terfere with the Intelligent Key operation,
start the engine according to the following
procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the
Intelligent Key as illustrated. (A chime
will sound.)
4. Push the ignition switch while depressingthe brake pedal within 10 seconds after
the chime sounds. The engine will start.
After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the
brake pedal, the ignition switch position will
change to ACC.
NOTE:
.When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator appears in the vehicle information
display even if the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle. This is not a malfunc-
tion. To turn off the Intelligent Key
battery discharge indicator, touch the
ignition switch with the Intelligent Key
again.
.If the Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator appears, replace the battery as
soon as possible. (See “Intelligent Key
battery replacement” (P.8-19).)
.Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
.Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
.Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
.Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
.Lock all doors.
.Position seat and adjust head restraints.
.Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
.Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
.Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position. (See “Warning lights, in-
dicator lights and audible reminders”
(P.2-12).)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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To apply:Fully depress the parking brake
pedal.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake
.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal
and
the parking brake will be released.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out.
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INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
JVS0191M
Multiple driving modes can be selected by
using the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
(PERSONAL, SPORT+ (if so equipped),
SPORT, STANDARD, ECO and SNOW).
NOTE:
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
selects a mode, the mode may not switch
immediately. This is not a malfunction.
The current mode is displayed in the vehicle
information display.
To change the mode, push the INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector up or down. The mode
list will appear on the upper display and you
can select the mode.
PERSONAL œSPORT+ (if so equipped) œ
SPORT œSTANDARD œECO œSNOW
NOTE:
The mode list will be turned off in approxi-
mately 5 seconds after the mode is selected.
If the driving mode cannot be switched using
the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector when the
ignition switch is in the ON position, have
the system checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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INFINITI DRIVE MODE SELECTOR
JVS0251X
ACTIVE LANE CONTROL OP-
ERATION
Active Lane Control slightly corrects front
tire angles and steering wheel torque to help
reduce the difference between the vehicle’s
direction and the lane direction
which is
detected by using the camera unitlocated
above the inside mirror.
Active Lane Control operates under the
following conditions:
.When the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h) and
above.
.When the Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) system is enabled in the settingsmenu on the lower display. To turn on
the LDP system, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure Pre-
vention (LDP)” (P.5-33).
.When Active Lane Control is enabled in
the settings menu on the display.
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turned off.)
.When the vehicle speed lowers to less
than approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
.When the hazard warning flashers are
operated.
After the above conditions have finished and
the operating conditions are satisfied again,
Active Lane Control will resume operation.
Temporary disabled status at high
temperature
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then Ac-
tive Lane Control is turned on, Active Lane
Control may be deactivated automatically.
The high cabin temperature message will
appear in the vehicle information display
.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn Active Lane Control back on.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If Active Lane Control malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically. The chassis control
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
Action to take:
If the chassis control warning appears, pull
off the road to a safe location and stop the
vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart the
engine. If the chassis control warning con-
tinues to appear, have Active Lane Control
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The lane camera unitfor Active Lane
Control is located above the inside mirror. To
keep the proper operation of Active Lane
Control 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 camera unit.
.Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instru-
ment panel. The reflection of sunlight
may adversely affect the camera unit’s
capability of detecting the lane markers.
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Warnings and indicators (on the vehicle
information display)
Dynamic driver assistance switch
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE
Condition A
Under the following conditions, If the “LDP
currently unavailable” message appears in
the vehicle information display, a chime will
sound and the LDP system will be turned off
automatically.
.When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates..When the VDC system is turned off.
.When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the LDP system back on.
Condition B
LDW system:If the vehicle is parked in direct
sunlight under high temperature conditions
(over approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then
started, the LDW system may be deacti-
vated automatically. The “high cabin tem-
perature” warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display.
LDP system:If the vehicle is parked in direct
sunlight under high temperature conditions
(over approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then
the LDP system is turned on, the LDP
system may be deactivated automatically.
The “high cabin temperature” message will
appear in the vehicle information display.
The LDW and LDP systems are not available
until the conditions no longer exist.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the LDW system will resume automatically.
For the LDP system, push the dynamic driver
assistance switch
again to turn the LDPsystem back on.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
LDW system:If the LDW system malfunc-
tions, it will cancel automatically, and the
LDW “malfunction” message will appear in
the vehicle information display.
LDP system:If the LDP system malfunc-
tions, it will cancel automatically. The LDP
“malfunction” message will appear in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the
“malfunction” message continues to appear,
have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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JVS0823X
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The lane camera unitfor LDW/LDP
systems is located above the inside mirror.
To keep the proper operation of LDW/LDP
systems 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 camera unit.
.Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instru-
ment panel. The reflection of sunlight
may adversely affect the camera unit’s
capability of detecting the lane markers..Do not strike or damage the areas around
the camera unit. Do not touch the
camera lens or remove the screw located
on the camera unit. It is recommended
you contact an INFINITI retailer if the
camera unit is damaged due to an
accident.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the BSW
system could result in serious injury or
death.
.The BSW system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedure and is
not designed to prevent contact with
vehicles or objects. When changing
lanes, always use the side and rear
mirrors and turn and look in the
direction your vehicle will move to
ensure it is safe to change lanes.
Never rely solely on the BSW system.
.There is a limitation to the detection
capability of the radar. Not every
moving object or vehicle will be
detected. Using the BSW system
under some road, ground, lane mar-
ker, traffic or weather conditions
could lead to improper system opera-
tion. Always rely on your own opera-
tion to avoid accidents.
The BSW system helps alert the driver of
other vehicles in adjacent lanes when chan-
ging lanes.
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) (if
so equipped)
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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSW SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Warning] to enable or
disable the system.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software version.
Setting the side indicator light
brightness
The brightness of the side indicator lights
can be changed using the following steps:
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Indicator] to select
[Bright], [Standard] or [Dark].
When the brightness setting is changed, the
side indicator lights illuminate for a few
seconds.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software version.
BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the BSW system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
.The BSW system cannot detect all
vehicles under all conditions..The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW when cer-
tain objects are present such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
— Vehicles such as motorcycles, low
height vehicles, or high ground
clearance vehicles.
— Oncoming vehicles.
— Vehicles remaining in the detec-
tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.
— A vehicle merging into an adja-
cent lane at a speed approxi-
mately the same as your vehicle.
— A vehicle approaching rapidly
from behind.
— A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly.
— A vehicle that passes through the
detection zone quickly.
.The radar sensor’s detection zone is
designed based on a standard lane
width. When driving in a wider lane,
the radar sensors may not detect
vehicles in an adjacent lane. When
driving in a narrow lane, the radar
sensors may detect vehicles driving
two lanes away.
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