Seat belt extenders are available for the:
• Driver and front passenger seating position
• 2nd and 3rd row seating position
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for assistance with purchasing an ex-
tender if an extender is required.
WARNING
• Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should be
used with INFINITI seat belts.
• Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an ex-
tender. Such unnecessary use could re-
sult in serious personal injury in the event
of an accident.
• Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured or killed in a collision or
a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
• To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
seat belts to retract until they are com-
pletely dry.
• If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of
the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide
with a clean, dry cloth.
• Periodically check to see that the seat belt
and the metal components, such as buck-
les, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and
anchors, work properly. If loose parts, de-
terioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly should be replaced.WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the seat
belts. Most seating positions are equipped
with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes
wrapped around a child’s neck with the
ALR mode activated, the child can be seri-
ously injured or killed if the seat belt re-
tracts and becomes tight. This can occur
even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the
seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt
cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuck-
led, release the child by cutting the seat
belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or
scissors) to release the seat belt.
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available
from many other sources, including doctors,
teachers, government traffic safety offices,
and community organizations. Every child is
different, so be sure to learn the best way to
transport your child.
CHILD SAFETY
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Menu itemExplanation
Acceleration Allows user to adjust the acceleration mode to SPORT, STANDARD or ECO.
Steering Allows user to adjust the steering mode to SPORT or STANDARD.
Trace Control Allows user to turn the Active Trace Control feature on or off.
Reset Allows user to reset the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector settings.
Driving Position Displays the available driving position options.
Exit Seat Slide When the exit seat slide is on the driver’s seat will move backward for easy exit when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the driver’s seat will move to the previous set position.
For additional information, see “Memory seat” (P. 3-43).
Exit Steering Up When the exit steering up feature is turned on, the steering wheel moves upward for easy exit when the ignition switch
is in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in
the ON position, the steering wheel moves to the previous position.
For additional information, see “Memory seat” (P. 3-43).
Rear Door Alert Displays the available Rear Door Alert options.
Horn & Alert When selected, the alert is displayed; and the horn sounds.
Alert Only When selected, only the alert is displayed.
OFF When selected, no alert or horn will be active.
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retailer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, see “Chassis Control” (P. 5-170).
Check Back Seat For All Articles
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop, the vehicle is transitioned from the
D (Drive) position to P (Park) position, and the
driver exits the vehicle. This message alerts
the driver, after a period of time, to check for
items in the rear seat after the audible alert
has been provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver enables
it using the vehicle information display. For
additional information, see “How to use the
vehicle information display” (P. 2-44).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-92).
Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system is
active and can remind the driver to check the
back seat.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a drivercan select “Dismiss Message” to clear the
display for a period of time. If no selection is
made, this message automatically turns off
after a period of time. • Using the steering wheel switch, a driver
can select “Disable Alert” to disable the
horn alert for the remainder of the current
trip.
WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a stop
within a trip temporarily dismisses the
message for that stop without turning the
system off. Alerts can be provided for
other stops during the trip. Selecting “Dis-
able Alert” turns off the Rear Door Alert
system for the remainder of a trip and no
audible alert will be provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver enables
it using the vehicle information display. For
additional information, see “How to use the
vehicle information display” (P. 2-44).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-92).
Door/Liftgate Open
This warning appears when a door or the
liftgate has been opened.
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an error
with the system. For additional information,
see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-77).
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector indicator
When a driving mode is selected using the
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector, the selected
mode indicator is displayed.
• PERSONAL
• SPORT
• STANDARD (2WD models)
• AUTO (AWD models)
• ECO
• SNOW
For additional information, see “INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector” (P. 5-29).
Low Fuel
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There will be a
small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).
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Menu itemExplanation
Ext. Door Switch Allows user to turn the exit door switch on or off.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn the selective unlock feature on or off. When this item is turned on (default), only the driver’s door is unlocked after the driver’s door unlock operation. All the doors can be unlocked if the capacitive touch pad is pressed
within 60 seconds of the door handle capacitive unlock feature. When this feature is turned off, all the doors unlock
when the driver’s door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Allows the user to set the auto door unlock to Shift to P, IGN OFF and OFF.
Horn beeps on lock Allows the user to turn the horn beeps on lock feature on or off.
Wipers Displays the available wiper options. Speed Dependent Allows user to turn the speed dependent wipers on or off.
Rain Sensor Allows user to turn the rain sensor wipers on or off.
Reverse Link Allows user to turn the reverse link feature on or off.
Personal Drive Mode Displays the available INFINITI Drive Mode Selector options. Acceleration Allows user to adjust the acceleration mode to SPORT, STANDARD or ECO.
Steering Allows user to adjust the steering mode to SPORT or STANDARD.
Trace Control Allows user to turn the Active Trace Control feature on or off.
Reset Allows user to reset the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector settings.
Driving Position Displays the available driving position options. Exit Seat Slide When the exit seat slide is on the driver’s seat will move backward for easy exit when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the driver’s seat will move to the previous set position.
For additional information, see “Memory seat” (P. 3-43).
Exit Steering Up When the exit steering up feature is turned on, the steering wheel moves upward for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in
the ON position, the steering wheel moves to the previous position.
For additional information, see “Memory seat” (P. 3-43).
Rear Door Alert Displays the available Rear Door Alert options.
Horn & Alert When selected, the alert is displayed; and the horn sounds.
Alert Only When selected, only the alert is displayed.
OFF When selected, no alert or horn will be active.
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Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an error
with the system. For additional information,
see “Headlight and turn signal switch” (P. 2-77).
High Beam Assist indicator
(green)
This indicator appears when the headlights
come on while the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position with the high beams selected
and the engine running. This indicates that
the high beam assist is operational.
For additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” (P. 2-77).
High beam indicator (blue)
This blue indicator appears when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator also appears when
the passing signal is activated.
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector indicator
When a driving mode is selected using the
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector, the selected
mode indicator is displayed.
• PERSONAL
• SPORT• STANDARD (2WD models)
• AUTO (AWD models)
• ECO
• SNOW
For additional information, see “INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector” (P. 5-29).
Low beam indicator
This indicator appears when the switch is
turned to theposition. The headlights
will come on; and the front side, tail, number
plate, and instrument lights remain on.
Low Fuel
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There will be a
small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).
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. 2-51).
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, see “Windshield-washer fluid” (P. 8-11).
Low tire pressure indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure indicator warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is
not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator appears for about 1
second and turns off.
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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
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(green) will not illuminate if the brake pedal is
not pressed with sufficient force to hold the
vehicle or is released too quickly when the
vehicle is stopped.
Confirm automatic brake hold indicator light
(green) is illuminated before removing your
foot from the brake pedal.
To start the vehicle from a standstill
With the vehicle not in the P (Park) position or
in the N (Neutral) position, depress the accel-
erator pedal while the brake force is main-
tained. The brake force will automatically be
released to restart the vehicle.
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(white) illuminates and the automatic brake
hold returns to standby.
Parking
When the vehicle is in the P (Park) position
with the brake force maintained by the auto-
matic brake hold function, the parking brake
will automatically be applied and the brake
force of the automatic brake hold will be
released. The automatic brake hold indicator
light turns off. When the parking brake is
applied with the brake force maintained by
the automatic brake hold function, the brakeforce of the automatic brake hold will be
released. The automatic brake hold indicator
light turns off.
NOTE:
• Under the following conditions, the elec-
tronic parking brake will automatically be
applied and the braking force of the auto-
matic brake hold will be released. The au-
tomatic brake hold indicator light turns
off.
– The braking force is applied by the auto- matic brake hold function for 3 minutes
or longer.
– The vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
– The electronic parking brake is applied manually.
– The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
– The driver’s door is opened.
– The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
– A malfunction occurs in automatic brake hold function.
• When the vehicle stops, but the brake force is not automatically applied, depress
the brake pedal firmly until the automatic
brake hold indicator light (green)
illuminates. Multiple driving modes can be selected by
using the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector.
PERSONAL, SPORT, STANDARD (2WD
model)/AUTO (AWD models), ECO and
SNOW.
To change the mode push the INFINITI Drive
Mode Selector up or down.
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INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
INFINITI DRIVE MODE SELECTOR
Starting and driving5-29
NOTE:
• When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selectorselects a mode, the mode may not switch
immediately. This is not a malfunction.
• The current mode is displayed in the ve- hicle information display. The mode list
will appear in the vehicle information dis-
play and you can select the mode.
• The mode list will be turned off in approxi- mately 5 seconds after the mode is se-
lected. You can also clear the message by
pressing the OK button on the steering
wheel switch.
• If the driving mode cannot be switched us- ing the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
• The STANDARD (2WD models)/AUTO (4WD models) mode will be selected first
each time the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.
WARNING
Do not stare at the Drive Mode Selector or
the display while driving so that full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
STANDARD (2WD models)/AUTO
(AWD models)
This is the standard mode that is most suit-
able for normal driving.
SPORT MODE
Adjusts the engine points for a higher
response.
The setting of the steering system is adjusted
to moderately increase steering wheel effort
for a sporty feel.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be
reduced.
SNOW MODE
This mode makes it easier to start and drive
on snowy roads and frozen roads.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface roads in
the SNOW mode, as this will overload
the powertrain and may cause a serious
malfunction. Additionally, this will cause
premature tire wear and reduced fuel
economy. When the SNOW mode is se-
lected, small vibration in cornering may oc-
cur. This is not a malfunction.
PERSONAL MODE
This mode is used for adjusting the steering
mode and drive modes. Turn the PERSONAL
mode off for normal driving.
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