TURNING MOD ON AND OFF
To turn the MOD system on or off:
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel and select “Settings” in the
vehicle information display.
2. Using the scroll dial, select “Driver Assis- tance” and press the OK button.
3. Select “Parking Aids”.
4. Toggle ON or OFF “Moving Object” using the OK button.
MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle in ac-
cordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
• Do not use the MOD system when tow-
ing a trailer. The system may not func-
tion properly.
• Excessive noise (for example, audio sys-
tem volume or open vehicle window) will
interfere with the chime sound, and it
may not be heard.
• The MOD system performance will be
limited according to environmental con-
ditions and surrounding objects such as:
– When there is low contrast between
background and the moving objects.
– When there is a blinking source of
light.
– When strong light such as another
vehicle’s headlight or sunlight is
present.
– When camera orientation is not in its
usual position, such as when a mirror
is folded.
– When there is dirt, water drops or
snow on the camera lens. –
When the position of the moving ob-
jects in the display is not changed.
• The MOD system might detect flowing
water droplets on the camera lens, white
smoke from the muffler, moving shad-
ows, etc.
• The MOD system may not function
properly depending on the speed, direc-
tion, distance or shape of the moving
objects.
• If your vehicle sustains damage to the
parts where the camera is installed, leav-
ing it misaligned or bent, the sensing
zone may be altered and the MOD sys-
tem may not detect objects properly.
• When the temperature is extremely high
or low, the screen may not display ob-
jects clearly. This is not a malfunction.
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1.Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped)
2. Display screen
3. REAR CONTROL (rear climate display screen) button
4. REAR ON-OFF button
5. REAR LOCK button 6.REAR window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
7.
Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
8.Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped)
9. SYNC button/ temperature control dial
(passenger's side) 10.
CLEAN (if so equipped)
11.Air recirculation button
12.Fresh air intake button
13.Fan speed control buttons
14. MODE button
15. A/C (air conditioner) button
16. ON-OFF button
17.
Front defroster button
18. AUTO (automatic) climate control button/
temperature control dial (driver's side)
WARNING
• The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
• Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
also not be left alone. They could acci-
dentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, tem-
peratures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause se-
vere or possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
• Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic)
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Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
NOTE:
• Odors from inside and outside the vehiclecan build up in the air conditioner unit.
Odor can enter the passenger compart-
ment through the vents.
• When parking, set the heater and air con- ditioner controls to turn off air recircula-
tion to allow fresh air into the passenger
compartment. This should help reduce
odors inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified
heating (AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a con-
stant temperature. Air flow distribution, in-
take air control, and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
1. Press the AUTO button. (The indicator on the button will illuminate and AUTO will
be displayed.)
2.
Turn the temperature control dial to the left
or right to set the desired temperature.
• Adjust the temperature display to about 75°F (24°C) for normal operation.
• The temperature of the passenger com- partment will be maintained automatically.
Air flow distribution, intake air control, and
fan speed are also controlled automatically.
• A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the
air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
3. You can individually set driver's and front passenger's side temperature using each
temperature control dial.
• To synchronize the driver’s and front pas- senger’s temperature settings, press the
SYNC button. PASS SYNC text will appear
in the Climate display.
Dehumidified defrosting or
defogging
1. Press thefront defroster button on.
(The indicator light on the button will
come on.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
•
To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, use thefan speed control
buttons to set the fan speed to maximum.
• As soon as possible after the windshield is clean, press the AUTO button to return to
the automatic mode.
• When the
front defroster button is
pressed, the air conditioner will automati-
cally be turned on at outside temperatures
above 36°F (2°C). The air recirculate mode
automatically turns off, allowing outside air
to be drawn into the passenger compart-
ment to further improve the defogging
performance.
Remote Engine Start with
Intelligent Climate Control (if so
equipped)
Vehicles equipped with automatic climate
controls and Remote Engine Start function
may go into automatic heating or cooling
mode when Remote Engine Start is activated
depending on outside and cabin tempera-
tures. During this period, the climate control
display and buttons will be inoperable until
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. In Remote Engine Start defrosting
mode, the rear window defroster, heated
seats (if so equipped) and heated steering
wheel (if so equipped) may be activated
automatically.
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• The fan speed control buttons will controlthe front and rear climate fan speeds.
• The front AUTO (automatic) climate con- trol on-off button will activate the front
and rear climate automatic settings.
• The mode switch will control the front and rear airflow direction.
To exit SYNC:
• To remove the front passenger from SYNC, turn the passenger’s side temperature dial.
The driver and rear settings remain in SYNC
until rear is removed from SYNC.
• To remove the rear from SYNC, change any of the rear climate settings. The driver and
front passenger settings remain in SYNC
until the front passenger is removed from
SYNC.
• To reactivate SYNC press the SYNC button.To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, see “Rear window
and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster
switch” (P. 2-77).
Heated seat switches (if so
equipped)
For additional information, see “Heated seat
switches” (P. 2-85).
Heated steering wheel switch (if so
equipped)
For additional information, see “Heated
steering wheel switch” (P. 2-87).
Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped)
For additional information, see “Climate con-
trolled seat switches” (P. 2-84).
OPERATING TIPS
The sunload sensor, located on the top center
of the instrument panel, helps the system
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put
anything on or around this sensor.
• When the climate system is in automaticoperation and the engine coolant tempera-
ture and outside air temperature are low,
the air flow outlet may default to defroster
mode for a maximum of 2 minutes 30 sec-
onds. This is not a malfunction. After the
engine coolant temperature warms up, the
air flow outlet will return to foot mode and
operation will continue normally.
LHA5540
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving............5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ................5-4
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ...................................5-8
Avoiding collision and rollover .................5-8
Off-road recovery ............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ........................5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-10
Driving safety precautions ...................5-10
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions (if so equipped) ............5-12
Push-button ignition switch ....................5-13
Operating range for engine start function ....5-13
Push-button ignition switch operation .......5-13
Push-button ignition switch positions ........5-14
Emergency engine shut off ..................5-14
INFINITI Intelligent Key battery
discharge .................................... 5-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ..........5-15
Before starting the engine ......................5-16
Starting the engine ............................. 5-16
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) .........5-17
Driving the vehicle ............................. 5-18
Automatic Transmission (A/T) ...............5-18Parking brake
.................................. 5-25
Electronic parking brake (switch type) ........5-25
Automatic brake hold .......................... 5-27
How to activate/deactivate the
automatic brake hold function ...............5-28
How to use the automatic brake hold
function .................................... 5-28
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ..................5-29
STANDARD (2WD models)/AUTO
(AWD models) .............................. 5-30
SPORT mode ............................... 5-30
SNOW mode ............................... 5-30
PERSONAL mode .......................... 5-30
ECO mode ................................. 5-32
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) (if so equipped) . . 5-34 System operation ........................... 5-34
Turning the Traffic Sign Recognition
(TSR) system on and off .....................5-35
System temporarily unavailable ..............5-36
System
malfunction ......................... 5-36
System maintenance ........................ 5-36
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................5-36
LDW system operation ......................5-37
How to enable/disable the LDW system .....5-39
LDW system limitations .....................5-40
System temporarily unavailable ..............5-41
System malfunction........................ 5-127
System maintenance ....................... 5-127
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection .......................... 5-128
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
operation .................................. 5-129
Turning the FEB with Pedestrian
Detection system ON/OFF ................5-131
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations ................................. 5-133
System temporarily unavailable .............5-136
System malfunction ........................ 5-138
System maintenance ....................... 5-139
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) ...................................... 5-140
PFCW system operation ...................5-143
Turning the PFCW system on/off ..........5-144
PFCW system limitations ...................5-146
System temporarily unavailable .............5-152
System malfunction ........................ 5-154
System maintenance ....................... 5-155
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (if so equipped) . . . 5-156 Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system
operation .................................. 5-157How to enable/disable the Driver
Attention Alert (DAA) system
...............5-158
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system
limitations ................................. 5-158
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-159
Fuel efficient driving tips ......................5-160
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-161
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-161
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-163
Power steering ............................... 5-164
Brake system ................................. 5-165
Brake precautions .......................... 5-165
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-166
Brake Assist ............................... 5-167
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system .......5-167
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........5-168
Brake force distribution ....................5-169
Chassis Control ............................... 5-170
Active
Trace Control ....................... 5-170
Active Ride Control (if so equipped) .........5-171
Hill start assist system ........................ 5-171
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) . . 5-172
CAUTION
• Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst's ability to
help reduce exhaust pollutants.
• Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause over rich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep driv-
ing if the engine misfires, or if noticeable
loss of performance or other unusual op-
erating conditions are detected. Have
the vehicle inspected promptly. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
• Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause the
engine to misfire, damaging the three-
way catalyst.
• Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
minates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This se-
quence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the ve-
hicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunc-
tion telltale after replacing one or more tires
or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels al-
low the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
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Additional information:
• When using a wheel without the TPMSsuch as the spare tire, the TPMS does not
monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire.
• The TPMS will activate only when the ve- hicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph (25
km/h). Also, this system may not detect a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example, a
flat tire while driving).
• The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is in-
flated to the recommended pressure, the
vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16
mph (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and
turn off the low tire pressure warning light.
Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure.
• The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warning appears in the vehicle information display
when the low tire pressure warning light is
illuminated and low tire pressure is de-
tected. The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
warning turns off when the low tire pres-
sure warning light turns off.
• The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warning appears each time the ignition switch is in
the ON position as long as the low tire
pressure warning light remains illuminated. • The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction.
• Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Do not re-
duce the tire pressure after driving because
the tire pressure rises after driving. Low
outside temperature can lower the tem-
perature of the air inside the tire which can
cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This
may cause the low tire pressure warning
light to illuminate. If the warning light illu-
minates, check the tire pressure for all four
tires.
• The Tire and Loading Information label is located in the driver's door opening.
• You can also check the pressure of all tires (except the spare tire) on the vehicle infor-
mation display screen. The order of the tire
pressure figures displayed on the screen
corresponds with the actual order of the
tire position.
For additional information, see “Low tire
pressure warning light” (P. 2-18),“Tire Pres-
sure Low — Add Air” (P. 2-67) and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 6-3).WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect elec-
tric medical equipment. Those who use a
pacemaker should contact the electric
medical equipment manufacturer for the
possible influences before use.
• If the low tire pressure warning light illu-
minates while driving, avoid sudden
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently damage
the tires and increase the likelihood of
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to an accident and
could result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label to
turn the low tire pressure warning light
off. If you have a flat tire, replace it with
a spare tire as soon as possible. For addi-
tional information, see “Flat tire”
(P. 6-3) for changing a flat tire.
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