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.The brake pedal is depressed.
. The doors are not closed and locked.
. The liftgate is open.
. An Intelligent Key warning message is
displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play.
. An Intelligent Key is left inside the
vehicle.
. The theft alarm sounds due to illegal
entry into the vehicle.
. Two remote engine starts, or a single
remote engine start with an extension,
have already been used.
. The shift lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
The remote engine start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For an explanation of the
warning or indicator, see “Operational in-
dicators” (P.2-24).
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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
sideways at the front of
the hood with your fingertips and raise
the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down and make sure it locks 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.
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HOOD

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To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the right side of the
door.
.Push the driver’s door handle request
switch with the Intelligent Key carried
with you.
. Push the passenger’s door handle re-
quest switch or liftgate request switch
twice with the Intelligent Key carried
with you.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intel-
ligent Key.
. Insert the mechanical key into the door
lock cylinder and rotate it towards the
rear of the vehicle. .
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, the mechanical 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
indicator light 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.
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.Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten until the fuel-
filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the
fuel-filler cap properly may cause the
malfunction indicator light (MIL)
to illuminate. If thelight illumi-
nates because the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, tighten or install the
cap and continue 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 message 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.
Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove.
To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a
single click is heard.
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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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Loose Fuel Cap warning
The Loose Fuel Cap warning appears on the
vehicle information display when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few
driving trips for the warning to be displayed.
To turn off the warning, perform the
following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap assoon as possible. (See “Fuel-filler cap”
(P.3-27).)
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.
3. Push the
switchon the steering
wheel to turn off the Loose Fuel Cap
warning after tightening the fuel-filler

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Automatic anti-glare type (if so
equipped)
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 pushed
to the ON position.
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.
Push the “*” switch
to make the inside
rearview mirror operate normally. The in- dicator 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 HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
operation, see “HomeLink®Universal Trans-
ceiver (Type A)” (P.2-75).
Smart Rearview Mirror (if so
equipped)
WARNING
. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the
Smart Rearview Mirror could result
in serious injury or death.
— The Smart Rearview Mirror is a convenience feature but it is not a
substitute for proper vehicle op-
eration. The system has areas
where objects cannot be viewed.
Check the blind spot of the Smart
Rearview Mirror before vehicle
operation. The driver is always
responsible for safe driving.
— Do not disassemble or modify the Smart Rearview Mirror, the cam- era unit or wirings. If you do, it
may result in accidents or fire. In
case you notice smoke or smell
coming from the Smart Rearview
Mirror, stop using the system
immediately. It is recommended
that you see an INFINITI retailer
for servicing.
— Do not operate the Smart Rear- view Mirror while driving. Doing
so can be a distraction and it could
lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious in-
jury.
— Do not gaze into the Smart Rear- view Mirror display during driv-
ing. It may cause a distraction and
it could lose control of your vehi-
cle and cause an accident or
serious injury.
— Do not put a cigarette or flames to the Smart Rearview Mirror, the
camera unit or wirings. It may
cause a fire.
. Be sure to adjust the Smart Rearview
Mirror before driving. Switch the
system to the conventional rearview
mirror mode and be properly seated
on the driver’s seat. Then adjust the
mirror so as to see the rear window
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properly. Driving without adjusting
the mirror may cause difficulty in
watching the display at Smart Rear-
view Mirror mode (camera view
mode) due to the reflection from the
surface of the mirror.
. If the Smart Rearview Mirror mal-
functions, immediately switch the
system to the conventional rearview
mirror mode.
. When strong light (for example, sun-
light or high beams from following
vehicles) enters the camera, a light
beam or a glaring light may appear on
the monitor screen of the Smart
Rearview Mirror. In that case, switch
the system to the conventional rear-
view mirror mode appropriately.
. If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on
the exterior glass surface covering
the camera, the Smart Rearview
Mirror may not display objects
clearly. Use of the rear window
wiper/washer may improve visibility,
but if not, switch the Smart Rearview
Mirror to the conventional rearview
mirror mode until a time the glass
covering the camera can be cleaned.
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MENU button
Left button
Right button
Mode select lever
HomeLink®buttons (1-3)
Components:
Smart Rearview Mirror provides a clear
rearview from a camera located on the rear
of the vehicle. Smart Rearview Mirror has
two modes: conventional rearview mirror
mode and Smart Rearview Mirror mode
(camera view mode). You can switch these
two modes by the mode select lever
.
When the Smart Rearview Mirror mode is
selected, the indicator
is displayed. For the operation of the HomeLink
®buttons, see “HomeLink®Universal Transceiver
(Type B)” (P.2-79).

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ROTATION
The camera angle of the display screen can
be rotated.
.Push the left button
to rotate the
camera angle to the left.
. Push the right button
to rotate the
camera angle to the right.
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INDICATION
The textual indication can be turned on or
off on the Smart Rearview Mirror display
screen.
. Push the right button
to disable the
textual indication on the display screen.
. Push the left button
to enable the
textual indication on the display screen.
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DIMMING MIRROR
The mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally changes reflection according to the
intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle. You can enable or disable the
automatic anti-glare mode.
. Push the left button
to enable the
automatic anti-glare mode.
. Push the right button
to disable the
automatic anti-glare mode.
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LANGUAGE
The language of the textual indication can be
selected on the Smart Rearview Mirror
display screen.
Select the language by using the
orbutton. You can select English, French or
Spanish. The language setting will be re-
tained even if the engine is restarted.Smart Rearview Mirror system precautions:
NOTE:
.
Long-term use of this system in stop-
ping engine may cause battery to be
discharged.
. Do not attach an antenna of wireless
device near the Smart Rearview Mirror.
Electric wave from wireless device may
cause disturbed image in Smart Rear-
view Mirror.
. Do not push buttons excessively or
operating the lever roughly may cause
a system failure or the Smart Rearview
Mirror itself to drop.
. Never turn the body of Smart Rearview
Mirror by 90° or more. It may damage
the Smart Rearview Mirror.
. Do not apply strong shocks to the body
of Smart Rearview Mirror. It may cause
a system failure.
. Do not apply heavy load to the camera
and camera-cover on the rear of the
vehicle. It may cause the camera to be
removed or may cause a system failure.
. If it is difficult to see the Smart Rearview
Mirror display screen because of a
strong external light, switch the mode
to the conventional rearview mirror
mode for better use.
. Close the sunshade (if so equipped)
when the Smart Rearview Mirror dis- play screen is unclear due to strong
external light.

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Flicker image (example)
. When LED headlights are viewed on the
Smart Rearview Mirror display, the
images may flicker. This is normal.
. Due to diffused reflection from external
environment, images on the screen may
flicker. This is not a malfunction.
. A quick movement of a thing may not be
able to display on the camera view
screen. This is not a malfunction.
. Turn on the headlights at twilight or in a
tunnel, etc.
. The Smart Rearview Mirror mode (cam-
era view mode) display is different from
the conventional rearview mirror. Ob-
jects in the display may differ from actual distance. Do not solely rely on
the Smart Rearview Mirror. Always rely
on your own operation to avoid acci-
dents.
. If the brightness of the camera view
display is adjusted to excessive bright
level, it may cause an eyestrain in the
driving. Adjust the brightness properly.
. Use the rear window wiper when it rains.
If the camera view image is still unclear
when the rear window wiper is in
operation, check the deterioration of
the rear window wiper blade.
. When using the rear window wiper,
images on the screen may flicker. This
is not a malfunction.
. Defog the rear window with defroster
when rear window is fogged. Use the
conventional rearview mirror mode until
the rear window is fully defogged.
. The display of the Smart Rearview
Mirror may become hot. This is not a
malfunction.
. The color of an object in the distance or
in the dark may be difficult to be
recognized. This is not a malfunction.
System maintenance (Smart Rearview
Mirror):
. Always keep the mirror and camera area
of the rear window clean. .
Clean the mirror and the camera lens
with a dry soft cloth.
. When cleaning the camera area of the
rear window, use a soft cloth dampened
with water and a neutral detergent. Then
dry it with a dry soft cloth.
. If the image on the Smart Rearview
Mirror display screen is still unclear even
after cleaning the camera area of the
rear window, an oil film may be adhering
to the rear window glass. Clean the rear
window glass with an oil film remover.
. Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, or
any similar material to clean the mirror or
camera lens. It will cause a discoloration,
deterioration or a system malfunction.
. Do not attach a sticker (including trans-
parent material) on the camera area of
the rear window.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
. Objects viewed in the outside mirror
on the passenger side are closer than
they appear. Be careful when moving
to the right. Using only this mirror
could cause an accident. Use the
inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances
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