Red light Name Page
Brake warning light 2-13
Charge warning light 2-13
Master warning light 2-14
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-14
Security indicator light 2-14
Supplemental air bag warn-
ing light2-14Yellow
lightName Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-15
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if
so equipped)2-15
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light2-15
Low fuel warning light 2-15
Low tire pressure warning
light2-15
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-17
Master warning light 2-18
Power steering warning light 2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light2-19Other
lightName Page
ECO drive indicator light 2-19
Exterior light indicator 2-19
Front fog light indicator light 2-19
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)2-19
High beam indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
Illustrated table of contents0-11
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
2-12Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lights (red) Warning/indicator lights (yellow) Warning/indicator lights (other)
Brake warning lightAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightECO drive indicator light
Charge warning lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if so equipped)Exterior light indicator
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightFront fog light indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeLow fuel warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light (if so
equipped)
Security indicator lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning light
Power steering warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,
If any light does not come on or operates in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. It is recommended you have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(red)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid
is necessary, add fluid and have the
system checked. It is recommended you
have this service performed by an
INFINITI retailer. (See “Brake fluid”
(P.8-9).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked. It is recom-
mended you have this service performed
by an INFINITI retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the
brake warning light and the Anti-lock Brak-
ing System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked,
and if necessary repaired. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
(See “Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing light” (P.2-15).)
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
.Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stopping
distance and braking will require
greater pedal effort as well as pedal
travel.
.If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging system
is not functioning properly. Turn the engine
off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, missing or if the light remains
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systems and/or pretensioner seat belt
will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock
assistance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-129).)
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the FEB with
pedestrian detection system is set to OFF on
the lower display.
If the light illuminates when the FEB with
pedestrian detection system is ON, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. See
“Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system” (P.5-103) for
more details.
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will be
lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-44).
Low fuel warning light
This light illuminates when the fuel in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the 0 (empty) position.
There will be a small reserve of fuel remain-
ing in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the 0 position.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors
the tire pressure of all tires except the spare
tire (if so equipped).
The low tire pressure warning light warns of
low tire pressure and flat tire (if so equipped)
or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning
properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1
second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
also appears in the vehicle information dis-
play.
When the low tire pressure warning light
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Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light will come on and then turn
off.
The light comes on when the VDC off switch
is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the
VDC system and traction control system are
not operating.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light illuminates and then
turns off.
The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.
When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC, active trace control func-
tion, Brake Force Distribution or hill start
assist system may not be functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked. It is recom-mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P.5-132).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).
ECO drive indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light will come on and then turn
off.
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate, blink or remain
off depending on the accelerator pedal
operation to help assist the driver to drive
economically. For more details, see “ECO
mode” (P.5-22).
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the exterior lights (such as front
parking lights, headlights, etc.) are on. The
indicator turns off when these lights are
turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. (See “Fog
light switch” (P.2-44).)
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. (See
“High beam assist” (P.2-39).)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam
is selected.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
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AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Door lock warning chime
When the chime sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. (See
“Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-14).)
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door
is opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The parking brake reminder chime will sound
if the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop
the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires repla-
cement, it will make a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion. This
scraping sound will first occur only when the
brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of
the brake pad, the sound will always be
heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soonas possible if the warning sound is heard.
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The vehicle information displayis located
between the tachometer and the speed-
ometer, and it displays the warnings and
information. The following items are also
displayed if the vehicle is equipped with
them:
.Automatic Transmission (AT)
— “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-16)
.All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
— “Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)”
(P.5-124)
.Cruise control
— “Cruise control” (P.5-70)
.Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
— “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-
72)
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
for the high
beam assist system is located above the
inside mirror. To keep the proper operation
of the high beam assist system 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 ambient image sensor.
.Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged due
to an accident, it is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound and the light reminder
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off after a period of time when the
ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
CAUTION
.When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged..Never leave the light switch on when
the engine is not running for a period
of time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF, AUTO or
position.
Turn the headlight switch to theposition
for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on
until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
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.
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2-48Instruments and controls
.Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
.This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
.Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.
.Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
.When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any liquid
to contact the outlet.EMERGENCY SUPPORT
INFINITI InTouchTMprovides various ser-
vices to support dealing with emergencies of
the subscribed vehicle and the driver.
For example, in case of an illness or serious
injury, you can seek support by pushing the
in-vehicle Emergency Call (SOS) button and
connecting to the Response Center. The
Response Center can specify the location
of the vehicle via GPS, and the information
will be sent to the police or other agencies as
needed.
For information about other INFINITI In-
Touch
TMemergency support related ser-
vices, contact the INFINITI InTouchTM
support line at 1-855-444-7244 or refer
to the INFINITI InTouchTMServices website
www.infinitiusa.com/intouch (for U.S.)/
www.infiniti.ca/intouch/en/ (for Canada).
WARNING
.Please note that the Emergency Call
function cannot be used in the fol-
lowing conditions:
— Emergency functions and services
will not be available without a
paid subscription to INFINITI In-
Touch
TM.— The INFINITI InTouch
TMnetwork
system is disabled.
— The vehicle moves outside the
service area where the TCU (Tele-
matics Control Unit) is connected
to the system.
— The vehicle is outside the area
where the cellular network service
is receivable.
— The vehicle is in a location with
poor signal reception such as
tunnels, underground parking
garages, behind buildings or in
mountainous areas.
— The line is busy.
— The TCU (Telematics Control
Unit) or other systems of your
vehicle are not working properly.
— It may not be possible to make an
emergency call depending on the
severity of a collision and/or
emergency.
.Park the vehicle in a safe location and
set the parking brake before operat-
ing the Emergency Call (SOS) button.
.Only use this service in case of an
emergency. There may be a penalty
for inappropriate use of the service.
EMERGENCY CALL (SOS)
BUTTON (if so equipped)