Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is
not functioning properly. Turn the engine off
and check the generator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, or missing or if the light re-
mains on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Electric shift control system
warning light (if so equipped)
This light illuminates when a malfunction oc-
curs in the electric shift control system. When
the master warning light illuminates, the
chime sounds and the following message is
displayed in the vehicle information display:
“When parked apply parking brake”.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. Ensure
the parking brake is applied Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator
light
This light illuminates when the electronic
parking brake system is operating.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the electronic parking brake indica-
tor light illuminates. When the engine is
started and the parking brake is released, the
indicator light turns off.
If the parking brake is not released, the elec-
tronic parking brake indicator light remains
illuminated. Ensure the electronic parking
brake indicator light has turned off before
driving.
If the electronic parking brake indicator light
illuminates or flashes while the electronic
parking brake warning light
(yellow)
illuminates, it may indicate that the electronic
parking brake system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake (switch type)” (P. 5-25).
Engine oil pressure warning
light (if so equipped)
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop
the engine immediately and call an INFINITI
retailer or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-6 ).
CAUTION
• Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost im-
mediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so.
• The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate oil level. The oil
level should be checked using the dip-
stick. For additional information, see
“Engine oil” (P. 8-6 ).
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Master warning light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if a warning
message appears in the vehicle information
display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-22) or “Vehicle information display—
12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-44).
Seat belt warning light (if so
equipped)
The light and chime reminds you to fasten the
driver and front passenger seat belts.
The 2nd and 3rd row seats may also be
equipped with a seat belt reminder.
For additional information, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-17).
Steering Assist Hands Off
warning light (if so equipped)
When the Steering Assist is activated, it
monitors the driver’s steering wheel opera-
tion. If the steering wheel is not operated or
the driver takes his/her hands off the steering
wheel for a period of time, the warning light
illuminates. If the driver does not operate thesteering wheel after the warning light has
been illuminated, an audible alert sounds and
the warning flashes in the vehicle information
display, followed by a quick brake application
to request the driver to take control of the
vehicle again. If the driver remains unrespon-
sive, the vehicle will automatically turn on the
hazard lights and slow to a complete stop.
For additional information, see “Steering As-
sist” (P. 5-111).
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
and pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services. Unless checked and repaired, the supplemen-
tal restraint system (air bag system) and/or
the pretensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemen-
tal Restraint System (SRS)” (P. 1-54).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)
For additional information on warnings and
indicators, see “Vehicle information display–
7 inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-22) or “Vehicle
information display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type
B” (P. 2-44).
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orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that 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 as-
sistance. For additional information, see
“Brake system” (P. 5-165).
Electric power steering
warning light
WARNING
• If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate. •
When the electric power steering
warning light illuminates with the engine
running, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will be harder
to operate. Have the power steering sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the electric power steering warning
light illuminates. After starting the engine, the
electric power steering warning light turns
off. This indicates that the electric power
steering system is operational.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the hydraulic pump electric power
steering system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the steering
but you will still have control of the vehicle. At
this time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds. For additional information, see “Power steer-
ing” (P. 5-164).
Electronic parking brake
warning light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the electronic parking brake warning
light illuminates and then turns off.
The electronic parking brake system warning
light functions for the electronic parking
brake system. If the warning light illuminates,
it may indicate the electronic parking brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
For additional information, see “Parking
brake” (P. 5-25).
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) with Pedestrian
Detection system warning
light
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 Pe-
destrian Detection system or the Predictive
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Enable the VDC system in the vehicle infor-
mation display again or restart the engine and
the system will be reactivated. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P. 5-168).
The VDC light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a ve-
hicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
For additional information on warnings and
indicators, see “Vehicle information display–7
inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-22) or “Vehicle
information display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type
B” (P. 2-44).
Automatic brake hold
indicator light (white/green)
(if so equipped)
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(white) illuminates when the automatic brake
hold system is on standby.
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(green) illuminates when the automatic brake
hold system is operating.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-27).
High Beam Assist indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist is operational.
For additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” (P. 2-77).
High beam indicator light
(blue) (if so equipped)
This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the
low beams are selected. The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Low beam indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the switch is turned
to theposition. The headlights will come
on; and the front side, tail, number plate, and
instrument lights remain on.
Side light and headlight
indicator light (green) (if so
equipped)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlight
position is selected. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-77).
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights (green) (if so equipped)
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
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AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a disc brake pad requires replace-
ment, it makes a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
and Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) warning chime (if so
equipped)
When the LDW or LDP system is on, the
chime sounds if the vehicle is traveling close
to either the left or the right of a traveling
lane with detectable lane markers.
For additional information, see “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW) system” (P. 5-36) or
“Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system”
(P. 5-43).
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
Door lock warning chime
When the chime sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
For additional information, see “Trouble-
shooting guide” (P. 3-16).The vehicle information display is located to
the left of the speedometer. It displays such
items as:
• Vehicle settings
• Indicators and warnings
• Information/warning messages
• Tire pressure information
• Drive computer information
• Cruise control system information
• Driving Aids (if so equipped)
• ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped)
• INFINITI Intelligent Key operationinformation
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY 7
INCH (18 cm) TYPE A (if so equipped)
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VDC Setting
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
System Allows the user to turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system” (P. 5-168).
Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the various driving aids, parking aids and braking features.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu item Explanation
Lane Assist Displays available lane options.
Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-36).
Blind Spot Assist Displays available blind spot options.
Warning Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-49).
Emergency Assist Displays available emergency brake options.
Front Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-128) and “Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)” (P. 5-140).
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-121).
Parking Aids Displays available parking aids.
Moving Object Allows user to turn the Moving Object Detection (MOD) on or off. For additional information, see “Moving Object
Detection (MOD)” (P. 4-23).
Auto Show Sonar Allows user to auto display the sonar. For additional information, see “Front and rear sonar system” (P. 5-172).
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
DISPLAY WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in your
vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intel-
ligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal. For additional information, see “Bat-
tery replacement” (P. 8-24).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key.
For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key system” (P. 3-6).
I-Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period of
time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
If the warning appears while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Key low battery
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information,
see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-24).
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key system” (P. 3-6).
AFS System Error: See Owner’s Manual
This message may appear when the Adaptive
Front Lighting System (AFS) encounters an
error. For additional information, see “Adap-
tive Front Lighting System (AFS)” (P. 2-82).
Brightness indicator
This indicator shows the brightness adjust-
ment of the instrument panel. For additional
information, see “Instrument brightness con-
trol” (P. 2-83).
Caution Steep slope
This indicator appears, and a chime sounds
when the automatic brake hold function is
activated while the vehicle is on a steep hill.
Apply the foot brake to stop the vehicle mov-
ing. For additional information, see “Auto-
matic brake hold” (P. 5-27).
Chassis Control System Error See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if the chassis control
module detects a malfunction in the chassis
control system. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
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Low Oil Pressure: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display if low oil pres-
sure is detected. This gauge is not designed
to indicate low oil level.The low oil pressure
warning is not designed to indicate a low oil
level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level.
For additional information, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-6).
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tempera-
ture is below 37°F (3°C). The temperature
can be changed to display in Celsius or Fahr-
enheit. For additional information, see “Driver
Assistance” (P. 2-28).
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional in-
formation, see “Windshield-washer fluid”
(P. 8-11).
Neutral Hold Mode activated indicator
This indicator appears when the Neutral hold
mode is activated. To exit the Neutral hold
mode, place the vehicle in any other shift
position other than N (Neutral). For addi-
tional information, see “Neutral hold mode
function” (P. 5-21).
Neutral Hold Mode guidance indicator
This indicator appears after approximately
5 seconds when the shift position is in the N
(Neutral) position (Neutral hold mode is avail-
able). For additional information, see “Neu-
tral hold mode function” (P. 5-21).
Neutral Hold Mode was not activated
indicator
This indicator appears when the Neutral hold
mode is unavailable. To activate the Neutral
hold mode, wait for a while without shifting
and then perform the operations again. For
additional information, see “Neutral hold
mode function” (P. 5-21).
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an error
with the system. For additional information,
see “Front and rear sonar system” (P. 5-172).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display after a period of time if the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position and if the
vehicle is in P (Park). For additional informa-
tion, see “Push-button ignition switch posi-
tions” (P. 5-14).
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button ignition
switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Press brake pedal to prevent
rolling
This warning appears in the following situa-
tions:
• The driver tries to release the electronic parking brake manually without depressing
the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill and there is a possibility of moving backward,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• This warning appears and chime sounds if the vehicle moves while the automatic
brake hold function is activated. Apply the
foot brake to stop the vehicle moving.
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