WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the PFCW system. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
• The PFCW system cannot detect all ve-
hicles under all conditions. •
The radar sensor does not detect the fol-
lowing objects:
– Pedestrians, animals or obstacles in
the roadway
– Oncoming vehicles
– Crossing vehicles
• (Illustration A) The PFCW system does
not function when a vehicle ahead is a
narrow vehicle, such as a motorcycle.
• The radar sensor may not detect a ve-
hicle ahead in the following conditions:
– Snow or heavy rain –
Dirt, ice, snow or other material cov-
ering the radar sensor.
– Interference by other radar sources.
– Snow or road spray from traveling
vehicles.
– Driving in a tunnel
– Towing a trailer
• (Illustration B) When the vehicle ahead is
being towed.
• (Illustration C) When the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too close, the beam of
the radar sensor is obstructed.
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Illustration B
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–If you have adopted a sporty driving
style with higher cornering speeds or
higher rates of acceleration.
– Frequent lane changes or changes to
vehicle speed.
• The DAA system will not provide an alert
in the following conditions:
– Vehicle speeds lower than 37 mph (60
km/h).
– Short lapses of attention.
– Instantaneous distractions such as
dropping an object.
System malfunction
If the Driver Attention Alert system malfunc-
tions, the system warning message will ap-
pear in the vehicle information display and
the function will be stopped automatically.
Action to take
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, press the
park button to engage the P (Park) position,
turn the engine off and restart the engine. If
the system warning message continues to
appear, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle. Failure to follow these recom-
mendations may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.
• Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow, and do not run
the engine over 4,000 RPM.
• Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
• Avoid quick starts.
• Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
• Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.
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•To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm day
can quickly become high enough to cause
a significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Push the park button to engage the P (Park) position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it is
a good practice to turn the wheels as
illustrated.
• HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
OA:
Turn the wheels into the curb and move
the vehicle forward until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
• HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
OB:
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb. •
HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB
OC:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away from
the center of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.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 system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
The power steering system is designed to
provide power assist while driving to operate
the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeat-
edly or continuously while parking or driving
at a very low speed, the power assist for the
steering wheel will be reduced. This is to pre-
vent overheating of the power steering sys-
tem and protect it from getting damaged.
While the power assist is reduced, steering
wheel operation will become heavy. When
the temperature of the power steering sys-
tem goes down, the power assist level will
POWER STEERING
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IDLING STOP OFF SWITCH
The system can be temporarily deactivated
by pushing the Idling Stop OFF switch. Push-
ing the switch again or restarting the engine
by using the ignition switch will reactivate the
Idling Stop System.
• When the Idling Stop System is deactivatedwhile the engine is running, the engine is
prevented from automatically stopping. • When the Idling Stop System is deactivated
after the engine has been automatically
stopped by the Idling Stop System, the en-
gine will immediately restart if suitable con-
ditions are present. The engine will then be
prevented from automatically stopping
during the same journey.
NOTE:
• The Idling Stop System ON or OFF mes- sage is displayed for a few seconds in the
vehicle information display when the
Idling Stop System OFF switch is pushed.
For additional information, see “Idling
Stop System Display” (P. 5-180).
• The Idling Stop System resets to ON every time the ignition switch is switched from
the OFF position to the ON position.
• It is best to disable the ISS system when towing a trailer. You can do this by pushing
the Idling Stop OFF switch.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer through the key hole. If the lock be-
comes frozen, heat the key before inserting it
into the key hole, or use the INFINITI Intelli-
gent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see
“Engine cooling system” (P. 8-4).
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during ex-
tremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery
should be checked regularly. For additional
information, see “Battery” (P. 8-13).
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For additional information, see
“Changing engine coolant” (P. 8-5).
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6 In case of emergency
Hazard warning flasher switch...................6-2
Roadside assistance program .....................6-2
Emergency engine shut off .......................6-3
Flat tire ..........................................6-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......6-3
Changing a flat tire ...........................6-4 Jump starting
.................................. 6-12
Push starting .................................. 6-14
If your vehicle overheats .......................6-14
Towing your vehicle ............................ 6-15
Towing recommended by INFINITI ..........6-16
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .....6-18
4. Remove the jack.
• The jack is secured by a fastener
OC.To
release the fastener, assemble the jacking
rod
ODinto the wheel nut wrenchOEand
rotate counterclockwise to release.
• Insert the flat end of the wheel nut wrench
OEinto the slot of the fastenerOC, and
rotate counterclockwise to release the jack.
5. The lowering mechanism for the spare tire is located on the passenger side of the
cargo area. Remove the cover
OFto ac-
cess the lowering mechanism. 6. Attach the spare tire winch socket
OGto
the lowering mechanism nut.
7. To lower the spare tire, insert the wheel nut wrench
OEinto the jacking rodODand
insert the T-shaped end of the jacking rod
into the winch socket
OGand rotate
counterclockwise.
8. Once the spare tire is lowered, release it from the vehicle by guiding the lowering
cable and winch through the center of the
tire.
NOTE:Fully lower the spare tire below the vehicle
before attempting to remove the winch from
the spare tire.
9. After removing the spare tire from underthe vehicle, be sure to crank the cable up
by rotating the winch socket clockwise to
stow it.
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CAUTION
• Make sure safety cable is coiled above
spare tire when reinstalling spare
tire/wheel.
• When re-installing the spare tire under
the vehicle after use, be sure to secure it
with the tire stem facing down toward
the ground. If the spare tire is improperly
secured with the stem facing up towards
the bottom of the vehicle, there is an in-
creased risk of separating from the ve-
hicle in the event of a crash which may
pose a hazard in traffic or risk of injury to
others.
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3. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all thewindows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radia-
tor before opening the hood. If steam or
coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.
Do not open the hood further until no
steam or coolant can be seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the
engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
7. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reser-
voir tank with the engine running. Add
coolant to the engine coolant reservoir
tank if necessary. Have your vehicle re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. When towing your vehicle, all jurisdictional
and local regulations for towing must be fol-
lowed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are
available from an INFINITI retailer. Local ser-
vice operators are generally familiar with the
applicable laws and procedures for towing.
To assure proper towing and to prevent ac-
cidental damage to your vehicle, INFINITI
recommends having a service operator tow
your vehicle. It is advisable to have the service
operator carefully read the following
precautions:
WARNING
• Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
• Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
• When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and pow-
ertrain are in working condition. Use dol-
lies or flatbed if any of the listed systems
are not working.
• Always attach safety chains before
towing.
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