Infiniti FX35 (2010) manuale d’uso

2010 Infiniti FX35/FX50 Owner’s M anual Printing: April 2010 (05) / OM0E 0S51U0 / Print ed in U.S.A. For y our safety , r ead c arefully and keep in thi s v ehicle. 2010 Infiniti FX35/FX50[...]

Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture. The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the sense of harmony that the vehi[...]

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING This vehicle will handle and maneuver differ- ently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly may result in loss of control or an acci- dent. Be sure to read “On-pavement [...]

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. In addi[...]

INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM INFINITI CARES ... Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI retailer are our primary concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if[...]

Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer in[...]

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0 Illustrated table of contents Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (SRS) ..................................... 0 - 2 Exterior front ...................................... 0 - 3 Exterior rear ...................................... 0 - 4 Passenger compartment ........................... 0 - 5 Cockpit .................................[...]

1. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P. 1-24) 2. Seat belts (P. 1-12) 3. Front-seat Active Head Restraint (P. 1-6) 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P. 1-40) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-40) 6. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-22) 7. [...]

1. Hood (P. 3-16) 2. Headlight and turn signal (P. 2-35) — Bulb replacement (P. 8-25) — Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped) (P. 2-38) 3. Windshield wiper and washer (P. 2-32) — Maintenance (P. 8-19) 4. Moonroof (P. 2-56) 5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P. 2-53) 6. Power windows (P. 2-53) 7. Outside mirrors (P. 3-23) — Side [...]

1. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-22) 2. Lift gate (P. 3-16) — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-13) 3. Rear window defroster (P. 2-35) 4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb replace- ment) (P. 8-25) 5. Rear window wiper and washer (P. 2-34) — Maintenance (P. 8-21) 6. Antenna (P. 4-47) 7. Sonar sensor — [...]

1. Coat hooks (P. 2-49) 2. Rear personal light (P. 2-58) 3. Mobile Entertainment System (MES) (if so equipped) — Flip-down screen (P. 4-91) — Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) drive (P. 4-91) — Headphones (P. 4-94) — DVD remote controller (P. 4-95) 4. Power window controls (P. 2-53) 5. Automatic drive positioner switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-24)[...]

1. Outside mirror remote control switch (P. 3-23) 2. Instrument brightness control switch (P. 2-39) 3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-35) 4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — For audio system (P. 4-46) — For Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone Sys- tem (with navigation system) (P. 4-104) — For INFINITI Voice Recognit[...]

14. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-19) 15. Center-console-mounted controls — Climate controlled seat switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-41) — SNOW mode switch (P. 2-43) — Continuous Damping Control mode select switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-44, 5-72) Illustrated table of contents 0-7 췽 — — 07/30/09—p[...]

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-39) 2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-15) 3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5) 4. Center ventilator (P. 4-39) 5. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (P. 4-7) — Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (with navigation system) (P. 4-104) — A[...]

1. Tachometer (P. 2-7) 2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-12) 3. Speedometer (P. 2-6) 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 2-7) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-21) 6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-8) SIC3825 METERS AND GAUGES Illustrated table of contents 0-9 췽 — — 08/03/09—tbrooks 墍[...]

VQ35HR ENGINE 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-22) 2. Battery (P. 8-15) 3. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-9) 4. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14) 7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-14) 8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13) 9. Air cleaner (P. 8-19) 10. Drive belts (P. 8-17) 11. [...]

VK50VE ENGINE 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-22) 2. Battery (P. 8-15) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10) 4. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-9) 5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14) 7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-14) 8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13) 9. Air cleaner (P. 8-19) 10. Drive belt location (P. 8-[...]

Warning light Name Page All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)* 2-13 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light 2-13 Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light 2-13 Brake warning light 2-13 Charge warning light 2-14 Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warning light (orange)* 2-14 Engine oil pressure warning light 2-14 Intelligent [...]

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................. 1 - 2 Front seats ..................................... 1 - 2 Rear seats ...................................... 1 - 5 Head restraints ................................. 1 - 6 Adjustable headrest ............................. 1 - 9 Arm[...]

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju- ries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protect[...]

Forward and backward : Moving the switch 䊊 1 forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining : Move the recline switch 䊊 2 backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch 䊊 2 forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for oc[...]

Lumbar support : The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push the front 䊊 1 or back 䊊 2 end of the switch to adjust the seatback lumbar area. Side support (if so equipped) : The side support feature provides thigh and torso supports. Push the switch inside 䊊 1 or outside 䊊 2 to adjust the thigh area. Push the s[...]

REAR SEATS WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in se- rious injury in an accident or sudden stop. ● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely se- cured in[...]

Folding Before folding the rear seats : Remove drink containers from the rear cup holder. To fold down the seatbacks : Pull the lever 䊊 A or 䊊 B and fold the seatback. Return the rear seatback manually until it se- curely locks in position. HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide add[...]

Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. SSS0992 SSS0997 SSS0993 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7 췽 — — 07/30/09—pattie 墍[...]

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure place so it is not l[...]

Front-seat Active Head Restraint The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The move- ment of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.[...]

Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. To raise the headrest, pull it up. SSS0992 SSS0997 SSS0993 1-10 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 췽 — — 07/30/09—pattie 墍[...]

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable headrests. 1. Pull the headrest up to the highest posi- tion. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the headrest from the seat. 4. Store the headrest properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Inst[...]

ARMREST (if so equipped) Rear armrest Pull the tab and draw the armrest forward until it is horizontal. PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of [...]

WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this ve- hicle should use a seat belt at all times. Chil- dren should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint. ● The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increas[...]

● Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt. ● Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts. ● If the seat belt warning light glows continu- ously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by an I[...]

CHILD SAFETY 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 differ- ent, so be sure to lear[...]

(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. INFINITI recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across[...]

indicate the pre-crash seat belt system has a malfunction. Have your INFINITI retailer check and repair the system. When the seat belt is retracted repeatedly in a short period of time, the motor may not be able to retract the seat belt. After 30 seconds, the motor reactivates and retracts the seat belt. If the seat belt still cannot be retracted b[...]

of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buck[...]

Shoulder belt height adjustment (for front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in this section.) To adjust, push the button 䊊 A , and then move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired posi- tion, so that the belt passes over the center of the sho[...]

WARNING ● Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with the INFINITI seat belts. ● Adults and children who can use the stan- dard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in seri- ous personal injury in the event of an accident. ● Ne[...]

WARNING ● Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag Sys- tem, never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat. ● Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restrain[...]

This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System or LATCH. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For de- tails, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren System (LATCH)?[...]

The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating positions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH anchors. LATCH lower anchor point locations The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatb[...]

Installing child restraint LATCH anchor attachments LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child restraint for a[...]

● If the cargo cover contacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor, remove the cargo cover from the ve- hicle or secure it on the cargo floor below its attachment location. If the cargo cover is not removed, it may damage the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seri- ously injured or killed in a c[...]

Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the LATCH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions. 2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached [...]

4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor at- tachments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tighten- ing the webbing of the anchor attach- ments. 5. If the child re[...]

Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the LATCH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions. 2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to[...]

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the LATCH attachment path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place. If the restrai[...]

● INFINITI recommends that child restraints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a front-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passen- ger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF. See “Front passeng[...]

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing. 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt re- tractor is in the Automatic Locking Retr[...]

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the te[...]

11. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, push the ignition switch to the ON position. The front pas- senger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position . Have the sy[...]

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt re- tractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack[...]

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, t[...]

● INFINITI recommends that the booster seat be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see “BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION” later in this section. ● A booster seat must only be installed[...]

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to b[...]

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION WARNING INFINITI recommends that booster seats be in- stalled in the rear seat. However, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger’s seat to the rear- most position. CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when using a booster seat with the [...]

If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the booster seat is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat. 4. Pos[...]

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, push the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. (See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.) PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL[...]

WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, roll- over, or lower severity frontal collision. Al- ways wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is l[...]

● The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that de- tect if the seat belts are fastened. The Ad- vanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt usage then in- flates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. ● The fron[...]

WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or ex- tend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflat[...]

WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags: ● The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce[...]

1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod- ules 3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag modules 4. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) 5. Occupant detection system control unit 6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags 7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover sup[...]

● Until you have confirmed with your retailer that your passenger seat advanced air bag is working properly, position the occupants in the rear seating positions. This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu[...]

minates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to au- tomatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it oper- ates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and ch[...]

such as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF. The occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) are on the seat cushion frame under the front passenger seat and are designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed t[...]

The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. However, if the seat becomes un- occupied, the air bag status light will remain off. If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light , located in t[...]

● Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by an INFINITI retailer. Instal- lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an INFINITI retailer. The Supplemen- tal Restraint System (SRS) wiring har- nesses* should not be modified or discon- nected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be u[...]

bags and curtain and rollover air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bags. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curt[...]

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS (front seats) WARNING ● The pretensioners cannot be reused after ac- tivation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit. ● If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, repl[...]

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. SRS air bag The warning labels 䊊 1 are located on the surface of the sun visors. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, dis- playing in the instrument pa[...]

WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and/or preten- sioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a retailer as soon as possible. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE The front a[...]

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55 MEMO[...]

2 Instruments and controls Cockpit ........................................... 2 - 2 Instrument panel .................................. 2 - 4 Meters and gauges ................................ 2 - 5 Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2 - 6 Tachometer .................................... 2 - 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........[...]

Sport mode ................................... 2-44 Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if so equipped) .................................. 2-44 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-45 Clock ............................................ 2-45 Adjusting the time ............................. 2-45 Power outlet ...................[...]

1. Outside mirror remote control switch 2. Instrument brightness control switch 3. H eadlight, fog light and turn signal switch 4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — For audio system — For Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (with navigation system) — For Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (without navigation system) — For I[...]

15. Center-console-mounted controls — Climate controlled seat switches (if so equipped) — SNOW mode switch — Continuous Damping Control mode select switch (if so equipped) Instruments and controls 2-3 췽 — — 07/30/09—pattie 墍[...]

1. Side ventilator 2. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) 3. Meters and gauges 4. Center ventilator 5. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons — Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) — Around View Monitor (if so equipped) 6. Center display 7. Clock 8. H[...]

1. Tachometer 2. Warning/Indicator lights 3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer 6. Fuel gauge The needle indicators in the speedometer, ta- chometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge may move slightly after the igni- tion switch is pushed to the OFF positi[...]

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer/twin trip odometer The odometer 䊊 1 and twin trip odometer 䊊 2 are displayed on the dot matrix crystal display when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the v[...]

TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine into the red zone 䊊 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicat[...]

FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers “E” (Empty). The low fuel warning appe[...]

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the compass display 䊊 B will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s heading. If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). You can also cali- brate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. Th[...]

ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCEDURE The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Push the switch for more than 3 seconds. The c[...]

(The compass returns to the correct com- pass point when the vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabi- lized.) CAUTION ● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the operation of the compass. ● When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dam[...]

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)* Lane departure warning light (orange)* Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indica- tor light* Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Low tire pressure warning light Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON in- dicator light (green)* Master warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Automatic tra[...]

If any light does not come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec- trical system. Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer. Some indicators and warnings are also dis- played on the dot matrix crystal display be- tween the speedometer and tachometer. (See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this sect[...]

Low brake fluid warning light : When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following: 1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have the system check[...]

The engine oil pressure warning light is not de- signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dip- stick to check the oil level. (See “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec- tion.) CAUTION Running the engine with the engine oil pres- sure warning light on could cause serious dam- age to the engine almost immediately. Suc[...]

When the low tire pressure warning light illumi- nates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres- sure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pres- sure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure[...]

Master warning light When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if any of the following are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display: ● No key warning ● Low fuel warning ● Low washer fluid warning ● Parking brake release warning ● Door/lift gate open warning See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYS[...]

Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pretensioners may not function properly. For additional information, see “SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section. WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it co[...]

that the system is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still driveable under normal condi- tions, have the vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer. (See “INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST (IBA) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec- tion.) Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indicator light (green; if so equipped) The light comes on in gre[...]

Security indicator light The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This function indicates the security system equipped on the vehicle is operational. If the security system is malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the ignition switch is in the ON position. For additional information, see “SECURITY [...]

Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warn- ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first occur only when the brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of the brake pad, the sound will always be heard even if the brake peda[...]

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INDICATORS FOR OPERATION 1. Engine start operation indicator This indicator appears when the selector lever is in the P (Park) position. This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed. 2. Steering lock release malfunction indicator This indicator appears when the steering wheel cannot b[...]

To push the ignition switch to the OFF position, perform the following procedure: SHIFT “P” warning → (Move the selector lever to “P”) → PUSH warning → (Push the ignition switch → ignition switch position is turned to ON) → PUSH warning → (Push the ignition switch → ignition switch position is turned to OFF) 8. Intelligent Key[...]

(ICC) SYSTEM (FULL SPEED RANGE)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.) 17. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system switch indicator (if so equipped) The indicator is displayed when the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system switch is pushed on. When the switch is pushed again, the indicator disappears. While the indicator is displayed, the DC[...]

4. “OTHER” indicator This indicator appears when the set time comes for replacing items other than the engine oil, oil filter and tires. You can set or reset the distance for replacing the items. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.) More maintenance reminders are also available on the center display. (See “HOW TO USE INFO BUTTON?[...]

TRIP COMPUTER Switches for the trip computer are located on the right side of the combination meter panel. To operate the trip computer, push the switches as shown above. 䊊 A switch 䊊 B switch When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, modes of the trip computer can be selected by pushing the switch 䊊 A . Each time the switch 䊊 [...]

being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consump- tion. The display is updated every 30 seconds. The dte mode includes a low range warning feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is displayed on the screen. When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte display will change to “——”. ● If the [...]

CUSTOMIZE : There are 4 submenus under the display menu. ● BACK Select this submenu to return to the top page of the setting mode. ● LANGUAGE Select this submenu to choose English or French for display. ● UNIT Select this submenu to choose the unit from MPG or l/100 km. ● METER EFFECT Select this submenu to turn on and off the meter/ring il[...]

The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or exterior vehicle components in all situations. Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key(s) in the vehicle, and always lock it when unat- tended. Be aware of your surroundings, and park in sec[...]

The alarm is activated by: ● Unlocking the door or opening the lift gate without using the button on the Intelligent Key, the door handle request switch or the mechanical key. (Even if the door is opened by releasing the door inside lock knob, the alarm will activate.) ● Opening the hood. How to stop an activated alarm The alarm will stop when [...]

possible. Please bring all Intelligent Keys that you have when visiting an INFINITI retailer for service. WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the window and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the window with the defroster before you wash the window. CAUTION ● Do not operate the washer continuous[...]

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER OPERATION The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: 䊊 1 Intermittent — intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the knob toward 䊊 A (Slower) or 䊊 B (Faster). When the speed sensing wiper interv[...]

The rain sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted by turning the knob toward the front 䊊 2 (High) or toward the rear 䊊 3 (Low). ● High — High sensitive operation ● Low — Low sensitive operation To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system off, push up the lever to the OFF position, or pull down the lever to the LO or HI position. CAUTION [...]

To defog/defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors, start the engine and push the switch 䊊 1 on. The indicator light 䊊 2 will come on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. It will automatically turn off in approximately 15 minutes. CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear win- dow, be careful not to scratch or damage[...]

HEADLIGHT SWITCH Lighting 䊊 1 Turn the switch to the position: The front park, side marker, tail, license plate and instrument lights will come on. 䊊 2 Turn the switch to the position: Headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on. Autolight system The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automat[...]

Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo sensor 䊊 A located on the top of the instrument panel. The photo sensor controls the autolight; if it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the headlights will illuminate. Headlight beam select 䊊 1 To select the low beam, put the lever in the neutral position as shown. 䊊 2 To [...]

Daytime running light system (Canada only) The daytime running lights automatically illumi- nate when the engine is started with the park- ing brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position. Turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night. If [...]

Instrument brightness control The instrument brightness control switch can be operated when the ignition switch is in the ON position. When the switch is operated, the dot matrix liquid crystal display switches to the brightness adjustment mode. Push the upper switch 䊊 A to brighten the instrument panel lights. The bar 䊊 1 moves to the + side. [...]

FOG LIGHT SWITCH To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the switch to the position. To turn them off, turn the switch to the OFF position. The headlights must be on for the fog lights to operate. Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal[...]

To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tampering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. The climate controlled seat warms up or cools down the front seats by blo[...]

● Do not put anything on the seat which insu- lates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become overheated. ● Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object. This may result in damage to the climate controlled seat. ● Any liquid spilled on the seat should be re- [...]

The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system will sound a warning chime and blink the forward collision warning light (orange) to alert the driver if the vehicle is traveling close to a vehicle ahead. The FCW system activates automatically when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON posi- tion. (This is the automatic setting mode.) The FCW ON indica[...]

The Continuous Damping Control optimizes the damping force and helps minimize the move- ment of the vehicle body. It helps stable driving when the vehicle moves up and down on large rolling roads or when the vehicle body leans during cornering with a high centrifugal force. The damping force will automatically adjust according to the road surface a[...]

The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driving conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicl[...]

The power outlet is used for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use. ● Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory. ● Use power outlet with the engine run[...]

To open the cup holder, push the lid 䊊 1 . The flap will be folded down when inserting a large container. To close, lower the cup holder lid and push it down lightly. To clean the front cup holder, pull up the inside tray 䊊 2 and remove it. The cup holder is not designed to store per- sonal effects. The cup holders for rear passengers are locat[...]

GLOVE BOX WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. To open the glove box, pull the handle 䊊 1 . To close, push the lid in until the lock latches. To lock 䊊 2 /unlock 䊊 3 the glove box, use the mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage, see “KEYS” in the “3. Pre-driving ch[...]

Rear To open the lid, push the button 䊊 A and pull up the lid. To close, push the lid down until the lock latches. CARD HOLDER Pull the sun visor down 䊊 1 and slide a card in the card holder 䊊 A . COAT HOOKS The coat hooks are equipped beside the rear personal lights. CAUTION Do not place items which are more than 2 lb (1 kg) on the hook. SIC[...]

LUGGAGE HOOKS (if so equipped) WARNING ● Always make sure that the cargo is properly secured. Use the suitable ropes and hooks. ● Unsecured cargo can become dangerous in an accident or sudden stop. CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 22 lb (10 kg) to a single hook. CARGO NET (if so equipped) The cargo net helps keep packages in the c[...]

CARGO COVER (if so equipped) The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo area hidden from the outside. To use the cargo cover, unfold the flap as illustrated. To remove the cargo cover, 1. Return the rear seatback to the upright position. 2. Fold the flap 䊊 1 . 3. Lift up the rear side of the cargo cover 䊊 2 to unlatch the rear side of the [...]

The rear cargo cover 䊊 1 can be removed from the lift gate. To remove the rear cargo cover, open the lift gate then remove the clips 䊊 2 with a suitable tool. WARNING ● Never put anything on the cargo cover, no matter how small. Any object on it could cause an injury in an accident or sudden stop. ● Do not leave the cargo cover in the vehic[...]

ROOF RACK (if so equipped) Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof rack. Do not load more than 99 lb (45 kg) on the roof rails. Observe the maximum load limit shown on the crossbars or roof carriers when you attach them on the roof rails. Contact an INFINITI retailer for crossbar or other equipment information. Be careful that your vehicle[...]

Main power window switch (driver’s side) 1. Driver side window 2. Front passenger side window 3. Rear left passenger side window 4. Rear right passenger side window 5. Window lock button To open or close the window, push down 䊊 A or pull up 䊊 B the switch and hold it. The main switch (driver side switches) will open or close all the windows. [...]

Automatic operation (for front door windows or all door windows) To fully open or close the window, completely push down or pull up the switch and release it; it need not be held. The window will automati- cally open or close all the way. To stop the window, just push or lift the switch in the opposite direction. A light push or pull on the switch [...]

WARNING ● In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open moonroof. Always use seat belts and child restraints. ● Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the moonroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the moonroof is closing. CAUTION ● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand f[...]

If the moonroof does not operate If the moonroof does not operate properly, perform the following procedure to initialize the moonroof operation system. 1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by repeatedly pushing the CLOSE 䊊 1 side of the moonroof switch. 2. Push and hold the CLOSE 䊊 1 side of the moonroof switch to tilt the moonroof up. 3[...]

MAP LIGHTS Push the button as illustrated to turn the light on or off. PERSONAL LIGHTS Rear Push the button as illustrated to turn the light on or off. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH The interior light control switch has three posi- tions: ON, DOOR and OFF. ON position When the switch is in the ON position 䊊 1 the map lights and rear personal ligh[...]

DOOR position When the switch is in the DOOR position 䊊 2 , the map lights and rear personal lights will illumi- nate under the following conditions: ● ignition switch is switched to the LOCK position – remain on for about 15 seconds. ● doors are unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key or door handle request switch with[...]

When the switch is in the DOOR position 䊊 A , the light illuminates while the lift gate is opened. When the lift gate is closed, the light will turn off. When the switch is in the OFF position 䊊 B , the light will turn off. The light will turn off after 30 minutes when the lights remain illuminated to prevent the battery from becoming discharge[...]

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK 姞 To program your HomeLink 姞 Universal Trans- ceiver to operate a garage door, gate, or entry door opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device. Note: Garage door openers (manufactured after 1996) have “rolling code protection”. To program a garage door opener equipped with “rolli[...]

4. Hold down both buttons until the indica- tor light on HomeLink 姞 flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapid blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator light blinks rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly flashing light indicates successful pro- gramming. To activate the garage door or other programme[...]

PROGRAMMING TROUBLE-DIAGNOSIS If HomeLink 姞 does not quickly learn the hand- held transmitter information: ● replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new batteries. ● position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink 姞 surface. ● push and hold both the HomeLink 姞 and hand-held transmitter but[...]

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys ............................................. 3 - 2 Intelligent Key ................................. 3 - 2 Valet hand-off .................................. 3 - 3 Doors ............................................ 3 - 4 Locking with mechanical key .................... 3 - 4 Opening and closing windows with[...]

A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see an INFINITI retailer for duplicates by using the key number. INFINITI does not record any key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate. A key number is o[...]

– Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with water or salt water, and do not wash it in a washing machine. This could affect the system function. ● If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code of that In- telligent Key. This will prevent the Intelli- gent Key from unauthorized use to unlock th[...]

WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this pro- vides greater safety in the event of an acci- dent by helping to prevent persons from be- ing thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintention- ally opening the doors, and will help keep out intruders. ● Before ope[...]

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door individually, move the inside lock knob to the lock position 䊊 1 . To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position 䊊 2 . Be sure not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle. LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Operating the power door lock switch will lock or unlock all the door[...]

3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step #2, push and hold the power door lock switch to the position (UNLOCK) for more than 5 seconds. 4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once. 5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change. W[...]

Be sure to read the following before using the Intelligent Key system. CAUTION ● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle. ● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. The Intelligent Key is always communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intelligent Key syste[...]

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli- gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to oper- ate the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, contact an INFINITI retailer. INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent Key functio[...]

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAUTION ● Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent Key system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intel- ligent Key is outside the vehicle. ● After locking with the door handle request switch, v[...]

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passen- ger’s) 䊊 A or the lift gate request switch 䊊 B within the range of operation. When you lock or unlock the doors or the lift gate, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn (or the outside chim[...]

4. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once again. All the doors will unlock. The fuel-filler door will also unlock when the front passenger’s door handle or lift gate request switch is pushed. The lift gate can be unlocked and opened by pushing the lift gate opener switch. See “LIFT GATE” later in this section. All doo[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible cause Action to take When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the display and the inside warning chime sounds continuously. The selector lever is not in the P (Park) position. Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position. When opening the driver’s door to get ou[...]

WARNING The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The FAA advises that radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons are not operated unintentionally when the unit is stored for a flight. It is possible to lock/unlock [...]

3. Push the LOCK button 䊊 1 on the Intelligent Key. 4. All the doors, the lift gate and fuel-filler door will lock. 5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once. *1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. *2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door is [...]

Hazard indicator and horn mode : DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK Intelligent Key system (Using door handle request switch) HAZARD - twice OUTSIDE CHIME - twice HAZARD - once OUTSIDE CHIME - once Remote keyless entry system (Using or button) HAZARD - twice HORN - once HAZARD - once HORN - none Hazard indicator mode : DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK Intelligent Key syst[...]

1. Pull the hood lock release handle 䊊 1 located below the instrument panel; the hood will then spring up slightly. 2. Pull the lever 䊊 2 up at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood. 3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right and left locks. Push the hood down to lock the hood securely i[...]

● The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate simultaneously. ● Push the opener switch 䊊 A to unlock the lift gate and pull the opener handle to open. LIFT GATE RELEASE LEVER If the lift gate cannot be opened with the door lock switch due to a discharged battery, follow these steps. 1. Remove the [...]

OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-filler door by using one of the following operations, then push the left 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 request switch or lift gate request switch twice wi[...]

CAUTION ● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage. ● 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 the light illuminates because the [...]

MANUAL OPERATION (if so equipped) Tilt or telescopic operation Pull the lock lever 䊊 1 down and adjust the steering wheel up, down, forward or rearward to the desired position. Push the lock lever up securely to lock the steering wheel in place. ELECTRIC OPERATION (if so equipped) Tilt or telescopic operation Move the lever to adjust the steering[...]

1. To block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor 䊊 1 . 2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side 䊊 2 . 3. Slide the sun visor 䊊 3 in or out as needed. INSIDE MIRROR Adjust the height and the angle of the inside mirror to the desired position. SPA2471 SPA2447[...]

Automatic anti-glare type The inside mirror is designed so that it auto- matically 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 䊊 A w[...]

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 to other objects. Adjusting outside mirrors The outside mirror control swi[...]

To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push the outside rearview mirror folding switch to the “CLOSE” position 䊊 1 . To unfold, push to the “OPEN” position 䊊 2 . If mirrors are manually operated or bumped, the mirror body can become loose at the pivot point. To correct electronic mirror operation, cycle mirrors by pushing the ⬙ CLOSE ?[...]

The automatic drive positioner system has three features: ● Entry/exit function ● Seat synchronization function ● Memory storage ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION This system is designed so that the driver’s seat and steering column will automatically move when the automatic transmission selector lever is in the P (Park) position. This allows the driver [...]

SEAT SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTION The seat synchronization function automatically adjusts the positions of the steering wheel and outside mirrors when the seat is adjusted using the power seat switches. However, the steering wheel and outside mir- rors will not move if the seat is adjusted over the maximum thresholds. The system considers that the stee[...]

4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 sec- onds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1 second. The indicator light for the pushed memory switch will stay on for approximately 5 sec- onds after pushing the switch. If memory is stored in the same memory switch, the previous memory will be deleted. Linking Intelligent Key to a stored mem[...]

● When the AT selector lever is moved from the P (Park) position to any other position. (How- ever, it will not be canceled if the switch is pushed while the seat and steering column are returning to the previous positions (entry/exit function).) ● When the driver’s door remains open for more than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is not in [...]

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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Safety note ....................................... 4 - 2 Center multi-function control panel ................. 4 - 2 How to use INFINITI controller ................... 4 - 4 How to use touch screen (models with navigation system) ................. 4 - 4 Menu options (models with naviga[...]

Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio ...... 4-89 Antenna ...................................... 4-90 INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System (MES) (if so equipped) (for Canada) ...................... 4-91 Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) system components .................................. 4-92 Before operating the DVD mobile entertainment system ...[...]

WARNING ● Do not disassemble or modify this system. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electric shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice any abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack of sound. Continued use of the system may result in accident, fire or electric shock. ● In case you notice any foreign object in the system [...]

1. “ AUX ” button (P. 4-22) 2. “ RADIO AM·FM ” band selector button (P. 4-46) 3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-3) 4. “ OFF ” brightness control and dis- play ON/OFF button (P. 4-7) 5. “ INFO ” vehicle information button (P. 4-8) 6. “ DISC ” selector button (P. 4-46) 7. “ STATUS ” status display button (P. 4-7) 8. “ SETTING ?[...]

HOW TO USE INFINITI CONTROLLER Choose an item on the display using the main directional buttons 䊊 2 (or additional directional buttons 䊊 6 with navigation system) or center dial 䊊 3 , and push the ENTER button 䊊 1 for operation. If you push the BACK button 䊊 4 before the setup is completed, the setup will be canceled and/or the display wi[...]

Adjusting an item : Touch the + 䊊 1 or ⫺ 䊊 2 button to adjust the settings. Touch the 䊊 3 or 䊊 4 button to move to the previous or next item. Touch the 䊊 5 or 䊊 6 button to move to the previous or next page. Inputting characters : Touch the letter or number 䊊 1 . There are some options available when input- ting characters. ● Uppe[...]

MENU OPTIONS (models with navigation system) The start menu can be displayed using the menu control switch on the steering-wheel- mounted controls. 1. While the MAP or STATUS screen is dis- played, push and hold the menu control switch until the “Menu Options” screen appears. 2. Highlight the preferred item by tilting the menu control switch up[...]

HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN Vehicle functions are viewed on the display screen in menus. To select each key item, highlight the preferred item using the INFINITI controller and push the ENTER button. Whenever a menu selection is made or menu item is highlighted, different areas on the screen provide you with important information. See the fol[...]

HOW TO USE INFO BUTTON The display screen shows vehicle and naviga- tion (if so equipped) information for your con- venience. The information shown on the screen should be a guide to determine the condition of the ve- hicle. See the following for details. Vehicle information display 1. Push the INFO button on the control panel. 2. Select an item fr[...]

Fuel Economy information The distance to empty, average fuel economy and current fuel economy will be displayed for reference. To reset the average fuel economy (Avg Fuel Econ), select the “Reset Fuel Eco” or “Reset” key. If the “Fuel Eco History” or “View” key is selected, the average fuel consumption history will be displayed in g[...]

TIRE PRESSURE information WARNING ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- mately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI retailer as soon as possible for tire replacement a[...]

Maintenance information The maintenance intervals can be displayed for the engine oil, oil filter, tire and other reminders. To set a maintenance interval, select a preferred item from the list. You can also set to display a message to remind you that the maintenance needs to be per- formed. The following example shows how to set the engine oil mai[...]

The Reminder will be automatically displayed when the specified distance has been driven and every time the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON position. The reminder will not appear while driving. Select the “OK” key to hide the reminder for the rest of the current drive. To stop the reminder from appearing, perform one of the following[...]

HOW TO USE SETTING BUTTON The display as illustrated will appear when the SETTING button is pushed. For navigation settings, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. With navigation system SAA2484 Without navigation system SAA2604 With navigation system SAA2485 Without navigation system SAA2618 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and vo[...]

Audio settings The display as illustrated will appear when pushing the SETTING button and selecting the “Audio” key. Bass/Treble/Balance/Fade : To adjust the speaker tone quality and sound balance, select the “Bass”, “Treble”, “Balance” or “Fade” key and adjust it with the INFINITI controller. These items can also be adjusted by[...]

Guidance Volume : To adjust the guidance voice volume louder or softer, select the “Guidance Volume” and ad- just it with the INFINITI controller. You can also adjust the guidance voice volume by turning the VOLUME control knob while voice guidance is being announced. Ringtone/Incoming Call/Outgoing Call : For the details of these items, see ?[...]

When any mode button is pushed with the screen off, the screen turns on for further operation. The screen will turn off automatically 5 seconds after the operation is finished. To turn on the screen, set this item to the ON position, or push and hold the “ OFF” button. ● Brightness/Contrast/Background Color To adjust the brightness and contra[...]

Clock settings (models with navigation system) The display as illustrated will appear when pushing the SETTING button and selecting the “Clock” key. On-screen Clock : When this item is turned to ON, a clock is always displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. This clock will indicate the time almost exactly because it is always adjusted[...]

CAMERA settings (if so equipped) The “CAMERA” screen will appear when push- ing the SETTING button, selecting the “Camera” key with the INFINITI controller and pushing the ENTER button. For the details about the camera system opera- tion, see “REARVIEW MONITOR” later in this section. Predictive Course Lines : When this item is turned to[...]

Comfort settings The display as illustrated will appear when pushing the SETTING button and selecting the “Others” key, and then selecting the “Comfort” key. This key does not appear on the display until the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position. Auto Interior Illumination : When this item is turned to ON, the interior lights will il[...]

If you select the “Français” key, the French language will be displayed, so please use the French Owner’s Manual. To obtain a French Owner’s Manual, see “OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMA- TION” in the “9. Technical and consumer infor- mation” section. Select Units : Select the “Select Units” key. Choose “US” (M[...]

● (Next) Select the “ ” key to display the next file. ● (Previous) Select the “ ” key to display the previ- ous file. Setting the Image Viewer : The Image Viewer setting display will appear when selecting the “Settings” key on the full screen display. The following settings are avail- able for the full screen display. ● Slideshow [...]

HOW TO USE DISC·AUX BUTTON Images being played can be switched to the center display if NTSC compatible devices are connected to the auxiliary input jacks in the center console. (See “AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS” later in this section.) Push the DISC·AUX (with navigation system) or AUX (without navigation system) button to perform switching. The ab[...]

HOW TO READ DISPLAYED LINES Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle width and distances to objects with reference to the bumper line 䊊 A are displayed on the monitor. Distance guide lines: Indicate distances from the bumper. ● Red line 䊊 1 : approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) ● Yellow line 䊊 2 : approx. 3 ft (1 m) ● Green line 䊊 3 : approx. 7 ft[...]

● When backing up the vehicle up a hill, ob- jects viewed in the monitor are further than they appear. When backing up the vehicle down a hill, objects viewed in the monitor are closer than they appear. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to prop- erly judge distances to other objects. The vehicle width and predicted course lines a[...]

4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make the vehicle width guide lines 䊊 D parallel to the parking space 䊊 C while referring to the predicted course lines. 5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) position and apply the parking brake. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED AND ACTUAL DISTANCES The[...]

Backing up on a steep downhill When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown further than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the place 䊊 A , but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on the hill is the place 䊊 B . Note that any object on the hill is clos[...]

Backing up behind a projecting object The position 䊊 C is shown further than the position 䊊 B in the display. However, the posi- tion 䊊 C is actually at the same distance as the position 䊊 A . The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to the position 䊊 A if the object projects over the actual backing up course. HOW TO ADJUST SCREEN T[...]

● Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to clean the camera. This will cause discolora- tion. To clean the camera, wipe with a cloth dampened with diluted mild cleaning agent and then wipe with a dry cloth. ● Do not damage the camera as the monitor screen may be adversely affected. ● Do not use wax on the camera window. Wipe off any wax with[...]

WARNING ● The Around View Monitor is a convenience but it is not a substitute for proper vehicle operation because it has areas where ob- jects cannot be viewed. Always look out the windows and check mirrors to be sure that it is safe to move before operating the vehicle. Always operate the vehicle slowly. ● Do not use the Around View Monitor w[...]

HOW TO SWITCH THE DISPLAY The Around View Monitor display consists of the left and the right screens. You can see a combination of different views on the screens as illustrated above. Starting with the selector lever operation ● When the selector lever is shifted into the “R” (Reverse) position 䊊 1 while another screen 䊊 A is displayed, A[...]

When selecting the “Wide”, “Side” or “Top” key on the screen using the INFINITI control- ler and pushing the ENTER button, the view on the screen will change to the one previ- ously selected 䊊 4 , 䊊 6 , 䊊 8 . ● Once you have changed the view on the screen on the passenger’s side, the view on the driver’s side will change to [...]

Front and rearview Guiding lines, which indicate the vehicle width and distances to objects with reference to the vehicle body line 䊊 A , are displayed on the monitor. Distance guide lines: Indicate distances from the vehicle body. ● Red line 䊊 1 : approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) ● Yellow line 䊊 2 : approx. 3 ft (1 m) ● Green line 䊊 3 : approx[...]

NOTE: When the monitor displays the front view and the steering wheel turns about 90 degrees or less from the neutral position, both the right and left predicted course lines 䊊 6 are displayed. When the steering wheel turns about 90 degrees or more, a line is displayed only on the opposite side of the turn. Bird-eye view The bird-eye view shows t[...]

Front-side view Guiding lines: Guiding lines that indicate the width and the front end of the vehicle are displayed on the monitor. The front-of-vehicle line 䊊 1 shows the front part of the vehicle. The side-of-vehicle line 䊊 2 shows the vehicle width including the outside mirror. The extensions 䊊 3 of both the front 䊊 1 and side 䊊 2 line[...]

Distance guide lines: Indicates distances from the vehicle body. ● Red line 䊊 1 : approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) ● Yellow line 䊊 2 : approx. 3 ft (1 m) ● Green line 䊊 3 : approx. 7 ft (2 m) ● Green line 䊊 4 : approx. 10 ft (3 m) Vehicle width guide lines 䊊 5 : Indicates the vehicle width when backing up. The corner sonar indicator 䊊 6 w[...]

Moving to a steep downhill When moving the vehicle down a hill, the distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown further than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the place 䊊 A , but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on the hill is the place 䊊 B . Note that any object on the hill is viewed in th[...]

Moving closer to a projecting object The position 䊊 C is shown further than the position 䊊 B in the display. However, the posi- tion 䊊 C is actually at the same distance as the position 䊊 A . The vehicle may hit the object when moving toward the position 䊊 A if the object projects over the actual moving course. CAMERA AIDING CORNER SONAR [...]

HOW TO ADJUST THE SCREEN VIEW To adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness, Tint, Color, Contrast and Black Level of the Around View Monitor, push the SETTING button with the Around View Monitor on, select the item key and adjust the level using the INFINITI control- ler. Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color, Con- trast and Black Level of the Arou[...]

Sonar Beep: When this item is turned to ON, you will hear a tone sound when the corner sonar indicator appears. Parking Sonar Display: When this item is turned to ON, the corner sonar indicator is displayed in the front-side view. Corner Sensor Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity level of the corner sonar higher (right) or lower (left). OPERATING T[...]

Open or close, and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators. : This symbol indicates that the vents are closed. : This symbol indicates that the vents are open. WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone i[...]

You can individually set the driver and front passenger side temperature using each tem- perature control button. Without Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) SAA1527 With Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) SAA2153 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-41 췽 — — 07/30/09—pattie 墍[...]

1. “AUTO” automatic climate control ON button/Temperature control dial (driver side) 2. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button 3. “ ” fan speed increase button 4. “ ” front defroster button 5. “MODE” manual air flow control button 6. “DUAL” zone control ON/OFF button/Temperature control dial (passen- ger side) 7. “OFF” butt[...]

2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature. ● To quickly remove ice from the outside of the windows, push the fan speed increase but- ton “ ” and set it to the maximum position. ● As soon as possible after the windshield is clean, push the “AUTO” button to return to the auto mode. ● When the “ ” front defr[...]

Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) (if so equipped) The Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) keeps the air inside of the vehicle clean, using the ion control and the automatic air intake control with exhaust gas detecting sensor. Ion control : This unit generates highly concentrated Plas- macluster ions into the air blown from the ventilators[...]

● The air flow control is not in the front defogger mode (the indicator light on the “ ” front defroster button is turned off). ● The outside temperature is about 32°F (0°C) or more. When the automatic intake air control is ON, for the first 5 minutes, the recirculation mode is selected to prevent dust, dirt and pollen from entering the v[...]

SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROL The climate control system in your INFINITI is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. However, special charging equipment and lubricant are required when servicing your INFINITI air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants wi[...]

FM radio reception : Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the dista[...]

Compact Disc (CD) player ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player. ● Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer. ● During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidif[...]

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player (models with navigation system) ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD/DVD insert slot. This could damage the CD/DVD player. ● During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD/DVD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely. ● The player m[...]

normal. If the error persists, consult your local retailership. Unplayable File: – The file may be copy protected. – The file is not MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A or DivX 姞 type. Region Invalid: – The DVD is not for region 1 or all regions. Use DVDs with a region code “1”, “ALL” or “1 included” for your DVD entertainment system. (The regio[...]

● A USB device cannot be formatted with this system. To format a USB device, use a personal computer. ● Partitioned USB devices may not be played correctly. ● Some characters used in other languages (Chinese, Japanese, etc.) are not displayed properly on the vehicle center screen. Using English language characters with a USB de- vice is recom[...]

tains information about the digital music file such as song title, artist, album title, encod- ing bit rate, track time duration, etc. ID3 tag information is displayed on the Album/Artist/Track title line on the display. * Windows 姞 and Windows Media 姞 are regis- tered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of Am[...]

Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB2.0 Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. * Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-base[...]

Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB2.0 Text character number limitation With navigation system: 100 characters Without navigation system: 64 characters Displayable character codes*3 01: ASCII, 02: ISO-8859-1, 03: UNICODE (UTF-16 BOM Big Endian), 04: UNICODE (UTF-16 Non-BOM Big Endian), 05: UNICODE (UTF-8), 06: [...]

Troubleshooting guide : Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc or USB device was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player, and if there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) be- fore using the player. If there is a temperature increase erro[...]

Symptom Cause and Countermeasure The songs do not play back in the desired order. The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software, so the files might not play in the desired order. Random/Shuffle may be active on the audio system or on a USB device. 4-56 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition sy[...]

Compressed Video Files (models with navigation system) Explanation of terms : ● DivX 姞 - DivX 姞 refers to the DivX 姞 codec owned by DivX, Inc. used for a lossy com- pression of video based on MPEG-4. ● AVI - AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave. It is a standard file format originated by Mi- crosoft Corporation. A “.divx” encoded fil[...]

Requirement for Supporting Video Playback: Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL, USB 2.0 Memory File Systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF Bridge (UDF1. 02+ISO9660), UDF1.5, UDF2.0 - ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. - Files saved using the Li[...]

● This system supports the Bluetooth 姞 Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP, AVRCP). ● Bluetooth 姞 is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Music Box 姞 Recording : ● Note that data that is lost and not stored to the in-vehicle memory due to system dam- age, improper operation or malfunction is not under warranty. ● Vehicle owners are n[...]

1. ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob 2. Radio SCAN (tuning) button 3. RDM (random) RPT (repeat) play button 4. Radio CAT (category)/REW (rewind) button for SEEK/TRACK 5. FF (fast forward) button for SEEK/TRACK 6. Radio tuning / MP3/WMA/AAC folder se- lector / AUDIO control knob 7. CD EJECT button 8. Radio station preset and buttons No satellite radio rec[...]

1. AM·FM·SAT band select button 2. DISC·AUX button 1. RADIO AM·FM band select button 2. DISC/DISC·AUX button FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER For all operation precautions, see “AUDIO OP- ERATION PRECAUTIONS” earlier in this section. The satellite radio mode requires an active XM Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite rad[...]

This vehicle has some sound effect functions as follows: ● Speed Sensitive Vol. For more details, see “VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS” earlier in this section. Switching the display : Pushing the DISC·AUX or DISC button will switch the displays as follows: iPod 姞 /USB → CD/DVD → Music Box → Bluetooth 姞 streaming audio (if so equi[...]

䊊 1 to 䊊 6 Station memory operations : 12 stations/channels can be set for the FM band (6 each for FM1 and FM2), 18 for XM radio (6 each for XM1, XM2 and XM3) and 6 stations can be set for the AM band. 1. Choose the radio band using the radio band select button. 2. Tune to the desired station/channel using the SEEK·CAT, TRACK, SCAN button or t[...]

After loading the CD, the number of tracks on the CD and the play time will appear on the display. If the radio is already operating, it will automati- cally turn off and the CD will play. If the system has been turned off while the CD was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will start the CD. Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs. or PLAY : When the DISC[...]

Next/Previous Track and Fast Forward/Rewind : When the (fast forward) or (re- wind) button is pushed for more than 1.5 sec- onds while the CD is being played, the CD will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the CD will return to normal play speed. When the or button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while the CD [...]

Display settings To adjust the front display mode, push the SETTING button while the DVD is being played, select the “Others” key and then select the “Display” key. To adjust the display ON/OFF, brightness, tint, color and contrast, select the “Display Adjust- ment” key and then select each key. Then you can adjust each item using the I[...]

chapters will advance/go back the number of times this key is selected. / Commercial Skip: This function is only for DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR. Select the “ ”o r“ ” key to skip forward or backwards by the set amount as defined in the DVD Settings menu. / Next/Previous Image: This function is only for DVD-AUDIO. Select the “ ”o r“ ” key to a[...]

Angle (DVD-VIDEO) : If the DVD contains different angles (such as moving images), the current image angle can be switched to another one. Select the “Angle” key. The angle will change each time the “+” side or “ ⫺ ” side is selected. Angle Mark (DVD-VIDEO) : When this item is turned on, an angle mark will be shown on the bottom of the[...]

USB MEMORY OPERATION Audio main operation Open the console lid and connect a USB memory 䊊 1 as illustrated. Then, push the DISC·AUX or DISC button repeatedly to switch to the USB memory mode. If the system has been turned off while the USB memory was playing, pushing the ON·OFF/VOL control knob will start the USB memory. File selection (models [...]

Audio file operation or PLAY : When the DISC·AUX or DISC button is pushed with the system off and the USB memory in- serted, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and a USB memory is inserted, push the DISC·AUX or DISC button repeatedly until the center display changes to the USB memory mode. Next/Previous File and Fast Forw[...]

● Play Mode Select the preferred play mode. Movie file operation (models with navigation system) Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the USB memory while watching the images. PLAY : When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the system off and the USB memory inserted, the system will turn on. If another audio[...]

List : Select the “List” key on the movie file operation screen to display the file list. Settings : Select the “Settings” key to adjust the following settings. ● Audio File Playback Switch to the audio playback mode. This item is displayed only when the USB memory contains the audio files. ● Play Mode Select the “Normal” or “1 Tr[...]

BLUETOOTH STREAMING AUDIO (models with navigation system) Your INFINITI is equipped with Bluetooth 姞 Streaming Audio. If you have a compatible Bluetooth 姞 device with streaming audio (A2DP profile), you can set up the wireless connection between your Bluetooth 姞 device and the in- vehicle audio system. This connection allows you to listen to [...]

Connecting procedure 1. Push the SETTING button and select the “Bluetooth” key. 2. Select the “Connect Bluetooth” key. 3. A confirmation screen will be displayed. Select “No”. Note: Selecting “Yes” will only connect the hands free phone portion of a Bluetooth 姞 device. SAA2505 SAA2506 SAA2507 4-74 Monitor, climate, audio, phone an[...]

4. Choose a PIN code to use with the com- patible Bluetooth audio device using the number input screen. The PIN code will need to be entered into the Bluetooth audio device after step 5. Select the “OK” key. 5. The standby message screen will appear. Operate the compatible Bluetooth 姞 audio device. Please refer to the device’s own- ers manu[...]

DISC·AUX button : When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the system off and the Bluetooth audio device connected, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and the Bluetooth 姞 audio device is connected, push the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until the display changes to the Bluetooth audio mode. Next/Previous Track and Fast For[...]

Bluetooth settings To set up the Bluetooth device system to the preferred settings, push the SETTING button and select the “Bluetooth” key. Bluetooth : If this setting is turned off, the connection between the Bluetooth devices and the in- vehicle Bluetooth module will be canceled. Connect Bluetooth : Connects to the Bluetooth device. See “Co[...]

IPOD 姞 PLAYER OPERATION Connecting iPod 姞 Open the console lid and connect the iPod 姞 cable to the USB connector. If the iPod 姞 sup- ports charging via USB, the battery of the iPod 姞 will be charged while connected to the vehicle. Depending on the version of the iPod 姞 , the display on the iPod 姞 shows an INFINITI or Accessory Attache[...]

Interface : The interface for iPod 姞 operation shown on the vehicle center display is similar to the iPod 姞 interface. Use the INFINITI controller and the ENTER or BACK button to play the iPod 姞 with your favorite settings. The following items can be chosen from the menu list screen. For further information about each item, see the iPod 姞 O[...]

Recording CDs 1. Operate the audio system to play a CD. For the details of playing CDs, see “Compact Disc (CD) player operation” earlier in this section. 2. Select the “Start REC” or “REC” key. NOTE: ● The system starts playing and recording the 1st track on the CD when the “Start REC” or “REC” key is selected. ● The recordi[...]

If the title information of the track being re- corded is stored either in the in-vehicle memory or in the CD, the title is automatically displayed on the screen. For title acquisition from the in-vehicle memory, music recognition technol- ogy and related data are provided by Gracenote 姞 . If a track is not recorded successfully due to skipping s[...]

Playing recorded songs Select the “Music Box” audio system by using one of the following methods. ● Push the audio source switch on the steering wheel repeatedly until the center display changes to the Music Box mode. (See “STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS FOR AUDIO” later in this section.) ● Push the DISC·AUX or DISC button repeat- edl[...]

There are some options available by selecting the “Menu” key on the screen during playback. Select one of the following options that are displayed on the screen if necessary. Now Playing (models with navigation system) : Displays a track list to choose a preferred track for playback. Music Library : There are some options available during play-[...]

● Delete Songs Delete tracks in the Playlist by selecting from the displayed song list. Play Mode (models with navigation system) : Choose the preferred play mode from the fol- lowing items. ● Normal ● 1 Album Repeat ● 1 Track Repeat ● 1 Playlist Random ● 1 Artist Random ● 1 Album Random ● 1 All Track Random ● 1 All Random Edit Mu[...]

Music Box settings To set the Music box to your preferred settings, select the “ Menu ” key during playback, and the “ Music Box Settings ” key with the INFINITI controller, and then push the ENTER button. Music Box Used/Free Space : Information about “Saved Album”, “Saved Track” and “Remaining Time” is displayed. Automatic Reco[...]

Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERV- ERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN. You agree that your non-exclusive license to[...]

AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS The auxiliary input jacks are located in the center console. NTSC compatible devices such as video games, camcorders and portable video players can be connected to the auxiliary jacks. Compatible audio devices, such as some MP3 players, can also be connected to the system through the auxiliary jacks. The auxiliary jacks are co[...]

AUX Menu When the “Menu” key on the display is selected while in the AUX mode, the menu screen will be displayed. Display Mode : Choose the display mode from the following items. ● Normal ● Wide ● Cinema Volume Settings (models with navigation sys- tem) : Choose the volume setting from the following items. ● Low ● Medium ● High Disp[...]

1. Audio source switch 2. Menu control switch (models with naviga- tion system) or audio tuning switch (mod- els without navigation system) 3. Back switch 4. Volume control switch STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS FOR AUDIO Menu control switch (models with navigation system) or audio tuning switch (models without navigation system) While the display [...]

● Pushing the menu control switch (models with navigation system) will show the CD Menu. DVD (models with navigation system) : ● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds will increase or decrease the track number. ● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds will increase or decrease the title number. ● Pushing the menu control switch will [...]

Roof antenna Removing the antenna : You can remove the antenna if necessary. Hold the bottom of the antenna and remove by turning counterclockwise. CAUTION ● To avoid damaging or deforming the an- tenna, be sure to remove the antenna under the following conditions. – The vehicle enters an automatic car wash. – The vehicle enters a garage with[...]

● Use a damp, soft cloth when cleaning the Mobile Entertainment System components. Do not use solvents or cleaning solutions. ● Do not attempt to use the system in extreme temperature conditions [below ⫺ 4°F ( ⫺ 20°C) or above 158°F (70°C)]. ● To avoid discharging the vehicle battery, do not operate the system more than 15 min- utes w[...]

● Use soft, damp cloth when cleaning the Mo- bile Entertainment System components. Do not use solvents or cleaning solutions. ● Be sure to stow the rear display when it is not used. Use the remote controller to operate the motor- ized flip-down rear display screen. 1. Push the REAR DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE but- ton on the remote controller to open or[...]

Headphones Headphones are a wireless type and no cables are necessary. You can use them in almost all the ranges in the rear seat for listening to the sound from DVD or AUX. (It is not possible to use the headphones in the front seat.) Power ON/OFF : Push the POWER button to turn the headphones on or off. Volume control : Turn the volume control kn[...]

Remote controller The remote controller has the following con- trols: 1. REAR DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE button 2. DVD button 3. Joystick 4. AUX button 5. ENTER button 6. DISP button 7. VOLUME CONTROL button ( or ) 8. TRACK/CHANNEL button ( or ) 9. DISPLAY TILT button ( or ) 10. USB button 11. BACK button 12. ASPECT button 13. SOUND button 14. Keypad See ?[...]

Remote controller and headphones battery replacement Replace the battery as follows: 1. Open the lid. 2. Replace both batteries with new ones. ● Size AA (remote control) ● Size AAA (headphones) ● Make sure that the 丣 and 䊞 ends on the batteries match the markings inside the compartment. 3. Close the lid securely. If the battery is removed[...]

● Do not force a compact disc into the CD/DVD insert slot. This could damage the CD/DVD player. ● During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD/DVD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely. ● The player may skip while driving on rough roads. ● The CD/DVD player sometime[...]

– The file is not MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A or DivX 姞 type. Region Invalid: – The DVD is not for region 1 or all regions. Use DVDs with a region code “1”, “ALL” or “1 included” for your DVD entertainment system. (The region code 䊊 A is displayed as a small symbol printed on the top of the DVD 䊊 B .) This vehicle-installed DVD player [...]

PLAYING A DVD DISC·AUX button Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the DVD drive while watching the images. Push the DISC·AUX button on the instrument panel and turn the display to the DVD mode. When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed automatically. The operation screen will be turned on when the DISC·AUX[...]

Setting (front) — DVD VIDEO-1 SAA2003 Setting (front) — DVD VIDEO-2 SAA1831 Setting (front) — DVD VIDEO-3 SAA2013 Setting (rear) — DVD VIDEO-1 SAA2014 Setting (rear) — DVD VIDEO-2 SAA1194 Setting (rear) — DVD VIDEO-3 SAA1195 4-100 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 췽 — — 07/30/09—pattie 墍[...]

DVD settings Select the “ Settings ” key with the INFINITI controller and push the ENTER button to adjust the following settings. The items indicated with “*” can also be set from the rear display. Push the “DVD” button on the remote controller while a DVD is being played. Select the preferred item using the joystick “ ” on the remo[...]

DRC (DVD-VIDEO) : DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) allows you to tune the dynamic range of the sound re- corded in the Dolby Digital format. Remote controller operation Use the remote controller to adjust the follow- ing items. Rear display open/close : To open or close the flip-down rear display, push the “ ” button. Joystick : Use the joystick[...]

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Use a lightly dampened, lint free cloth to clean the surfaces of your Mobile Entertainment Sys- tem. (DVD player face, screen, remote control- ler, etc.) ● Do not attempt to operate the system in extreme temperature conditions [below ⫺ 4°F ( ⫺ 20°C) and above 158°F (70°C)]. ● Do not attempt to operate the system in [...]

WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to ve- hicle operation. ● If you find yourself unable to devote full at- tention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe locatio[...]

● If the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System seems to be malfunctioning, please visit www.InfinitiUSA.com/bluetooth for trouble- shooting help. ● Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers. Stor- ing the device in a different location may reduce or eliminate the noise[...]

CONTROL BUTTONS 1) PHONE button 2) TALK/PHONE SEND button CONNECTING PROCEDURE 1. Push the PHONE button or the button, and select the “Connect Phone” key. SAA2162 SAA2519 4-106 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 췽 — — 07/30/09—pattie 墍[...]

2. When a PIN code appears on the screen, operate the compatible Bluetooth 姞 cellu- lar phone to enter the PIN code. The connecting procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for the details. You can also visit www.InfinitiUSA.com/bluetooth or call INFINITI Consumer Affairs Dep[...]

3. Choose the method for entering the phonebook entry. For this example, select “Enter Number by Keypad”. 4. Enter the digits and select the “OK” key. (See “HOW TO USE TOUCH SCREEN (mod- els with navigation system)” earlier in this section.) 5. Select the “Voicetag” key to record a name to speak when using the INFINITI Voice Recogni[...]

Editing the Vehicle Phonebook 1. Push the PHONE button and select the “Vehicle Phonebook” key. 2. Select the desired entry from the dis- played list. 3. Select the “Edit” key. 4. Select the desired item to change. The following editing items are available: ● Entry # Changes the displayed number of the se- lected entry. ● Name Edit the n[...]

MAKING A CALL To make a call, follow this procedure. 1. Push the PHONE button on the instrument panel or the button on the steering wheel. The “PHONE” screen will appear on the display. 2. Select the “Handset Phonebook” key on the “PHONE” menu. 3. Select the desired entry from the list. 4. Confirm the correct entry by selecting for the [...]

RECEIVING A CALL When you hear a phone ring, the display will change to the incoming call mode. To receive a call, perform one of the following procedures listed below. a) Select the “Answer” key. b) Push the PHONE button on the instrument panel. c) Push the button on the steering wheel. There are some options available when receiv- ing a call.[...]

● Keypad Using the touch tone, send digits to the connected party for using services such as voicemail. ● Cancel Mute This will appear after “Mute” is selected. Mute will be canceled. To adjust the person’s voice to be louder or quieter, push the volume control switch (+ or ⫺ ) on the steering wheel or turn the volume control knob on th[...]

Auto Download When this item is activated and supported by a compatible phone, the phonebook of the hands-free phone is automatically downloaded at the same time that the hands-free phone is connected. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-113 췽 — — 07/30/09—pattie 墍[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the com- mand correctly. [...]

WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to ve- hicle operation. ● If you find yourself unable to devote full at- tention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe locatio[...]

● If the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System seems to be malfunctioning, please contact an INFINITI retailer. ● Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers. Stor- ing the device in a different location may reduce or eliminate the noise. ● Refer to the cellular phone [...]

CONTROL BUTTONS 1. PHONE SEND button Push the button to initiate a VR session or answer an incoming call. You can also use the button to skip through system feed- back and to enter commands during a call. 2. PHONE END button Push the button to cancel a VR session or end a call. VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM You can also use the Bluetooth 姞 hands-free [...]

Giving voice command: 1. Push and release the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a command after the beep. Available commands are: Call, Phone- book, Recent Calls, Connect Phone or Help”. 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , sp[...]

● Push the switch or the BACK button once to return to the previous screen. ● If you want to cancel the command, push the switch. The message “Voice input is canceled” will be announced. If you want to adjust the volume of the system feedback, push the volume control buttons [+] or [ ⫺ ] on the steering wheel or use the audio system volum[...]

Manual command selection : Commands can be selected manually. While the commands are displayed on the screen, select a command by operating the Tune switch, and then push the button. Once a command is manually selected, the voice command func- tion is cancelled. To return to voice command mode, push the button to cancel the current operation, and t[...]

List of voice commands: COMMAND ACTION “Call/Dial” “<name>” Dials the specified <name>. “Call/Dial” “Redial” Dials the last number. “Call” “<number>” Dials the specified <number>. “Phonebook” “<name>” Displays the specified <name> in the phonebook. “Phonebook” “List Names” [...]

PAIRING PROCEDURE Up to 5 cellular phones can be registered. 1. Push the button on the steering wheel. The system announces the avail- able commands. 2. Speak: “Connect Phone”. The system ac- knowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands. 3. Speak: “Add Phone”. The system ac- knowledges the command and asks you to [...]

5. The system asks the user to speak a name for the phone. Speak: “Yes”. The system acknowledges the command and registers the cellular phone. If the name is too long or too short, the system tells the user, then prompts the user for a name again. Also, if more than one phone is connected and the name sounds too much like a name already used, t[...]

RECEIVING A CALL When the ring tone is heard, press the button on the steering wheel. Once the call has ended, press the button on the steering wheel. NOTE: To reject a call when the ring tone is heard, press the button on the steering wheel. DURING A CALL During a call there are several command op- tions available. Press the button on the steering[...]

PHONE OPERATION Call ● (a name) If there are entries stored in the Phone Book, a number associated with a name and loca- tion can be dialed. See “Phone book regis- tration” in this section to learn how to store entries. When prompted by the system, say the name of the phone book entry to call. The system acknowledges the name. If there are mu[...]

● List Names Use the List Names command to hear the names and locations registered in the phonebook. When the system acknowledges the command, the system announces all voicetags registered in the system. Playback of the list can be stopped at any time by pressing a button on the steering wheel. The system ends the VR session. ● Transfer Entry U[...]

● Callback Use the Callback command to dial the last incoming call. ● Help The system announces the available com- mands. Connect Phone ● Add Phone Use the Pair Phone command to connect a compatible phone to the Bluetooth 姞 Hands- Free Phone System. When asked to enter a PIN code to connect a Bluetooth 姞 cellular phone, enter the code “[...]

NOTE: When the user deletes a phone, the associated phone book for that phone will also be deleted. ● Replace Phone Use the Replace Phone command to change the active phone. The system will list the names assigned to each phone and then prompt you for the phone you wish to select. Only one phone can be active at a time. ● Bluetooth On/Off Use t[...]

● c a l l72409 ● phonebook delete entry ● next entry ● dial sta r2170 ● yes ● no ● select ● Missed ● d i a l85692 ● Bluetooth on ● Outgoing ● c a l l31902 ● 9 7 pause paus e308 ● cancel ● call back number ● call sta r2095 ● delete phone ● d i a l83051 ● Record Name ● 4 3 pause 2 9 pause 0 ● delete redial nu[...]

that mode. Otherwise, it is recommended that Alternate Command Mode be turned off and Standard Mode be used for the best recognition performance. For the voice commands for the navigation system, refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual of your vehicle. INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION STANDARD MODE The following section is applicable when the Sta[...]

1. Push the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the “Others” key. 3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Select the “User Guide” key. 5. Select a preferred item. You can skip steps 1 and 3 above if you say “Help”. Available items : ● Getting Started Describes the basics of how to operate the INFINITI Voice Recognitio[...]

Let’s Practice This mode helps learn how to use the INFINITI Voice Recognition system. 1. Select the “Let’s Practice” key. 2. After the message screen appears, push the TALK switch on the steering wheel. 3. Speak the displayed number after the tone. The evaluation screen will be dis- played and the result can be confirmed. Useful tips for c[...]

Giving voice commands 1. Push the TALK switch located on the steering wheel. 2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Would you like to access Phone, Naviga- tion, Information, Audio or Help?”. 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. Selecting the “Practice” key w[...]

How to speak numbers : INFINITI Voice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers when giving voice com- mands. Refer to the following examples. General rule Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used. (For example, if you would like to say 500, “five zero zero” can be used, but “five hundred” cannot.) Examples ● 1-800-662-6200 [...]

Command List Category Command: Command Action Phone Operates the Phone function Navigation Operates the Navigation function Information Displays the vehicle Information function Audio Operates the Audio function. Help Displays User Guide ● Phone Command: Command Action Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Vehicle Pho[...]

● Navigation Command: Command Action Home Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route to the location. Places Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location. Address Book Searches for stored information in the Address Book. Previous D[...]

● General Commands Command Action Go back Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen Exit Cancels Voice Recognition Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-137 췽 — — 08/03/09—pattie 墍[...]

Voice command examples To use the INFINITI Voice Recognition function, speaking one command is sometimes suffi- cient, but at other times it is necessary to speak two or more commands. As examples, some additional basic operations by voice commands are described here. For navigation system commands, see the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Ma[...]

4. Speak “Dial Number”. 5. Speak “8 0 0”. Selecting the “Manual Controls” key switches the screen to the keypad to input the phone number manually. 6. The system announces, “Please say the next three digits or dial, or say change number.” 7. Speak “6 6 2”. SAA2536 SAA2537 SAA2538 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognit[...]

8. The system announces, “Please say the last four digits” or say change number. 9. Speak “ 6220 ” . 10. The system announces, “Dial or Change Number?” 11. Speak “Dial”. 12. The system makes a call to 800-662- 6220. Note : ● You can also speak “800-662-6220” (10 continuous digits) or “662-6220” (7 continu- ous digits), if [...]

Example 2 - Placing an international call to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333: 1. Push the TALK switch located on the steering wheel. 2. The system announces, “Would you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information, Audio or Help?” 3. Speak “Phone”. 4. Speak “International Call”. SAA2167 SAA2535 SAA2536 Monitor, climate, audio, pho[...]

5. Speak “011811112223333”. 6. Speak “Dial”. 7. System makes a call to 011-81-111-222- 3333. Note : Any digit input format is available in the Inter- national Number input process. INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION ALTERNATE COMMAND MODE The following section is applicable when Alter- nate Command Mode is activated. When Alternate Command Mode is [...]

Activating Alternate Command Mode When the Standard Mode is active, perform the following steps to switch to the Alternate Com- mand Mode. 1. Push the SETTING button on the instru- ment panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key. 3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Highlight the “Alternate Command Mode” key. 5. The confirmation messa[...]

5. Select a category from the list. 6. Select an item. 7. If necessary, scroll the screen using the INFINITI controller to view the entire list. 8. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen. SAA2545 SAA2546 4-144 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 췽 — — 08/03/09—pattie 墍[...]

List of help commands Phone Commands: Command Action Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number. Vehicle Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Vehicle Phonebook. Handset Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone. Call History Incoming Calls Makes a call to the incoming call number. Outgoing Ca[...]

Information Commands: Command Action Fuel Economy Displays fuel economy information. Maintenance Displays maintenance information. Where am I? Displays your current location. Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system ON and OFF. Weather Information Displays weather information. Weather Map Displays a weather map. Audio Commands: Comm[...]

Help Commands: Command Action Command List Navigation Commands Displays the navigation command list. Phone Commands Displays the phone command list. Audio Commands Displays the audio command list. Information Commands Displays the information command list. Help Commands Displays the help command list. User Guide Displays the User Guide. Speaker Ada[...]

Displaying user guide You can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which con- tains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. 1. Push the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the “Others” key using the multi- function controller and push the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “Voice [...]

● When the air conditioner is in the AUTO mode, the fan speed decreases automati- cally for easy recognition. ● Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a command. ● Speak in a natural voice without pausing between words. Giving voice command 1. Push and release the TALK switch located on the steering wheel. 2. A list of commands appears on t[...]

● Push the BACK button once to return to the previous screen. ● If you want to cancel the command, push and hold the TALK switch for 1 sec- ond. The message “Voice canceled” will be announced. ● To skip the voice guidance function and give the command immediately, press the TALK switch to interrupt the system. Re- member to speak after th[...]

4. Select the user whose voice is memorized by the system. 5. Select the “Start Speaker Adaptation Learning” key. 6. Select a category to be learned by the system from the following list. ● Phone Commands ● Navigation Commands ● Information Commands ● Audio Commands ● Help Commands The voice commands in the category are displayed. 7. [...]

Speaker Adaptation function settings : Edit User Name Edit the user name using the keypad displayed on the screen. Delete Voice Data Resets the user’s voice that the voice recogni- tion system has learned. Continuous Learning When this item is turned to ON, you can have the system learn the voice commands in suc- cession, without selecting comman[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message Solut[...]

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .................. 5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ............................. 5 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 5 - 3 Avoiding collision and rollover ................... 5 - 5 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions [...]

Distance control assist operation ................ 5-51 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if so equipped) .................................. 5-61 Precautions on FCW system .................... 5-62 Intelligent brake assist (IBA) system (if so equipped) .................................. 5-64 Precautions on IBA system ..................... 5-6[...]

WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. They could accidentally injure them- selves or others through inadvertent opera- tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to[...]

● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys- tems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating conditions are detected. Have the vehicle inspected promptl[...]

● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illumi- nate. If the warning light illuminates in[...]

Some devices and transmitters may temporarily interfere with the operation of the TPMS and cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. Some examples are: ● Facilities or electric devices using similar radio frequencies are near the vehicle. ● If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is being used in or near the vehicle. ● If a[...]

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY While driving, the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.[...]

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emergency ser- vice to change the tire or see “CHANGING A FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emer- gency” section of this Owner’s Manual. DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces co- [...]

● Unsecured cargo can be thrown around when driving over rough terrain. Properly se- cure all cargo so it will not be thrown forward and cause injury to you or your passengers. ● To avoid raising the center of gravity exces- sively, do not exceed the rated capacity of the roof rack (if so equipped) and evenly dis- tribute the load. Secure heavy[...]

● Spinning the rear wheels on slippery sur- faces may cause the AWD warning light to flash and the AWD system to automatically switch from the AWD mode to the 2WD mode. This could reduce traction. Be especially careful when towing a trailer. (AWD models) WARNING Do not operate the push-button ignition switch while driving the vehicle except in an[...]

When the ignition switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch position will change as follows: ● Push center once to change to ACC. ● Push center two times to change to ON. ● Push center three times to change to OFF. (No position illuminates.) ● Push center four times to return to ACC. ● Open or close any door[...]

OFF The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel. The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position. CAUTION Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running[...]

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflatio[...]

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7 speed automatic transmission The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled by a transmission con- trol module to produce maximum efficiency and smooth operation. Shown on the following pages are the recom- mended operating procedures for this transmis- sion. Follow these procedures for maximum vehi[...]

Shifting To move the selector lever, : Push the button while depressing the brake pedal, : Push the button, : Just move the selector lever. After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and shift the selector lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), DS (Drive Sport) or Manual shift mode position. Push the button to shi[...]

DS (Drive Sport) mode When the selector lever is shifted from the D (Drive) position to the manual shift gate, the transmission enters the DS (Drive Sport) mode. Moving the selector lever to the DS (Drive Sport) position allows you to enjoy comfortable driving on a winding road and feel smooth acceleration or deceleration on a hilly road by moving [...]

M 6 (6th) and M 5 (5th) : Use this position when driving up long slopes, or for engine braking when driving down long slopes. M 4 (4th), M 3 (3rd) and M 2 (2nd) : Use these positions for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. M 1 (1st) : Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or for maxi[...]

4. Push down the shift lock 䊊 B as illustrated. 5. Push the selector lever button 䊊 C and move the selector lever to N (Neutral) position 䊊 D while holding down the shift lock. Push the ignition switch to the ON position to unlock the steering wheel. Now the vehicle may be moved to the desired location. If the battery is discharged completely[...]

The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys- tem will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 45 MPH (72 km/h) and above, and when it is traveling close to either the left or the right of a traveling lane. Each system functions as follows: ● Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system — warns the dr[...]

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM Precautions on LDW system WARNING ● This system is only a warning device to in- form the driver of a potential unintended lane departure. It will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s re- sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in[...]

LDW system operation The LDW system provides a lane departure warning function when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 45 MPH (72 km/h) and above. When the vehicle approaches either the left or the right side of the traveling lane, a warning chime will sound and the lane depar- ture warning light (orange) on the instrument panel will [...]

LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP) SYSTEM Precautions on LDP system WARNING ● The LDP system will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s re- sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in control of vehicle at all times. ● The LDP system is primarily intended for use on w[...]

wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after road repairs. (The LDP system could detect these items as lane markers.) ● On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates. ● When the vehicle’s traveling direction does not align with the lane marker. ● When traveling close to the vehicle in front of you, which obstructs the lane camera unit[...]

To turn on the LDP system, push the LDP switch on the steering wheel after starting the engine. The LDP ON indicator light (green) on the instru- ment panel will illuminate. Push the LDP switch again to turn off the LDP system. The LDP ON indicator light will turn off. The LDP switch is used as both the LDP and DCA system. When the LDP switch is pu[...]

Setting LDP system to ON/OFF: 1. Push the SETTING 䊊 1 button and highlight the “Driver Assistance” key on the display using the INFINITI controller. Then push the ENTER 䊊 2 button. 2. Highlight the “Dynamic Assistance set- tings” key, and push the ENTER 䊊 2 but- ton. 3. To set the LDP system to on or off, high- light the “Lane Depar[...]

● When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) approach warning occurs. ● When the hazard warning flashers are oper- ated. ● When driving on a curve at high speed. After the above conditions have finished and the necessary operating conditions are satis- fied, the LDP brake control assist function will resume. Condition C : Under the following c[...]

● Do not strike or damage the areas around the camera unit. Do not touch the camera lens or remove the screw located on the camera unit. If the camera unit is damaged due to an accident, contact an INFINITI re- tailer. PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it will cancel automatically. The SET indicator on t[...]

1. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch 2. SET/COAST switch 3. CANCEL switch 4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN switch on. The CRUISE indicator will come on. To set c[...]

To resume the preset speed, push and release the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. The vehicle will resume the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h). The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system maintains a selected distance from the vehicle in front of you within the speed range of 0 to 90 MPH (0 to 144 km/h) up to the set[...]

1. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode 2. Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode Push the MAIN switch 䊊 A to choose the cruise control mode between the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode 䊊 1 and the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode 䊊 2 . To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con- trol mode 䊊 1 , quickly [...]

PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TO- VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE The system is intended to enhance the opera- tion of the vehicle when following a vehicle traveling in the same lane and direction. If the distance sensor 䊊 A detects a slower moving vehicle ahead, the system will reduce the vehicle speed so that your vehicle follows the vehicle in front at[...]

– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) When the windshield wiper is operated at the low speed (LO) or high speed (HI) po- sition, the Intelligent Cruise Control sys- tem is automatically canceled. – When strong light (for example, at sun- rise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle – When rain, snow or dirt adhere to[...]

the vehicle ahead, the ICC system may not maintain the selected distance. The following are some conditions in which the sensor cannot detect the signals: ● When the reflector of the vehicle ahead is positioned high on the vehicle (trailer, etc.) ● When the reflector on the vehicle ahead is missing, damaged or covered ● When the reflector of [...]

The ICC system does not control vehicle speed or warn you when you approach stationary and slow moving vehicles. You must pay attention to vehicle operation to maintain proper distance from vehicles ahead when approaching toll gates or traffic congestion. The detection zone of the ICC sensor is limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the detection zone[...]

When driving on some roads, such as winding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads which are under construction, the ICC sensor may detect vehicles in a different lane, or may temporarily not detect a vehicle traveling ahead. This may cause the ICC system to decelerate or acceler- ate the vehicle. The detection of vehicles may also be affected by v[...]

Intelligent cruise control switch The system is operated by a MAIN switch and four control switches, all mounted on the steer- ing wheel. 1) RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Resumes set speed or increases speed incrementally. 2) SET/COAST switch: Sets desired cruise speed, reduces speed incrementally. 3) CANCEL switch: Deactivates the system without erasi[...]

5) Set vehicle speed indicator: Indicates the set vehicle speed. For Canadian models, the speed is dis- played in km/h. 6) Intelligent Cruise Control system warning light (orange): The light comes on if there is a malfunc- tion in the ICC system. When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the indicators come on as illustrated to check f[...]

To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle to the desired speed, push the SET/COAST switch and release it. (Vehicle ahead detection indica- tor, set distance indicator and set vehicle speed indicator come on.) Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed. When the SET/COAST switch is pushed under the follow[...]

● When the VDC system is off (To use the ICC system, turn on the VDC system. Push the MAIN switch to turn off the ICC system and reset the ICC switch by pushing the MAIN switch again.) For details about the VDC system, see “VE- HICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” later in this section. ● When ABS or VDC (including the traction control syste[...]

1. System set display with vehicle ahead 2. System set display without vehicle ahead System operation WARNING Normally when controlling the distance to a vehicle ahead, this system automatically accel- erates or decelerates your vehicle according to the speed of the vehicle ahead. Depress the accelerator to properly accelerate your vehicle when acc[...]

Vehicle ahead not detected : When a vehicle is no longer detected ahead, the ICC system gradually accelerates your vehicle to resume the previously set vehicle speed. The ICC system then maintains the set speed. When a vehicle is no longer detected the vehicle ahead detection indicator turns off. If a vehicle ahead appears during acceleration to th[...]

● Push, then quickly release the SET/COAST switch. Each time you do this, the set speed will decrease by approximately 1 MPH (1 km/h for Canada). To resume the preset speed, push and release the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. The vehicle will resume the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 20 MPH (32 km/h). How to change the set dist[...]

● The distance to the vehicle ahead will change according to the vehicle speed. The higher the vehicle speed, the longer the distance. ● If the engine is stopped, the set distance becomes “long”. (Each time the engine is started, the initial setting becomes “long”.) Approach warning If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle ahead due [...]

NOTE: The approach warning chime may sound and the system display may blink when the ICC sensor detects some reflectors 䊊 A which are fitted on vehicles in other lanes or on the side of the road. This may cause the ICC system to decelerate or accelerate the vehicle. The ICC sensor may de- tect these reflectors when the vehicle is driven on windin[...]

Warning light and display Condition A : Under the following conditions, the Intelligent Cruise Control system is automatically can- celed. The chime will sound and the system will not be able to be set. ● When the VDC system is turned off ● When the VDC or ABS (including the traction control system) operates ● When a tire slips ● When the S[...]

Condition C : When the ICC system is not operating properly, the chime sounds and the system warning light (orange) will come on. Action to take : If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the engine, resume driving and set the ICC system again. If it is not possible to set the system or the indic[...]

– in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed – on winding or hilly roads – on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) – in very windy areas ● Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident. Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control switch 1) RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Resumes set speed or increases speed i[...]

Operating conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode To turn on the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode, push and hold the MAIN switch 䊊 A for longer than about 1.5 seconds. When pushing the MAIN switch on, the Intelli- gent Cruise Control system display and the CRUISE indicator are displayed on the dot ma- trix crystal display. Af[...]

b) Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator will go out. c) Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the CRUISE indicator and SET indicator will go out. To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following three methods: a) Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push and release the SET/COAST switch. b) Push and hol[...]

PREVIEW FUNCTION (for Intelligent Cruise Control system equipped models) The ICC system with the preview function iden- tifies the need to apply emergency braking by sensing the vehicle ahead in the same lane and the distance to the vehicle ahead and relative speed from it, it applies the brake pre-pressure before the driver depresses the brake ped[...]

WARNING ● This system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. ● This system will not adapt automatically to road conditions. Do not use the system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy ro[...]

DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST OPERATION Always pay attention to the operation of the vehicle and be ready to manually decelerate to maintain the proper following distance. The Distance Control Assist (DCA) system may not be able to decelerate the vehicle under some circumstances. The DCA system uses a sensor 䊊 A located on the front of the vehicle to d[...]

The detection zone of the sensor is limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the detection zone for the system to operate. A vehicle ahead may move outside of the de- tection zone due to its position within the same lane of travel. Motorcycles may not be detected in the same lane ahead if they are traveling offset from the centerline of the lane. A vehi[...]

When driving on some roads, such as winding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads which are under construction, the sensor may detect ve- hicles in a different lane, or may temporarily not detect a vehicle traveling ahead. This may cause the system to work inappropriately. The detection of vehicles may also be affected by vehicle operation (steeri[...]

Operating Distance Control Assist (DCA) system To turn on the DCA system, push the DCA switch on the steering wheel after starting the engine. The Distance Control Assist (DCA) system switch indicator light in the dot matrix liquid crystal display will illuminate. Push the DCA switch again to turn off the DCA system. The Distance Control Assist (DC[...]

Setting DCA system to ON/OFF: 1. Push the SETTING 䊊 1 button and highlight the “Driver Assistance” key on the display using the INFINITI controller. Then push the ENTER 䊊 2 button. 2. Highlight the “Dynamic Assistance set- tings” key, and push the ENTER 䊊 2 but- ton. 3. To set the DCA system to on or off, highlight the “Distance Con[...]

● When ABS or VDC (including the traction control system) is operating ● When driving into a strong light (i.e., sun- light) When the Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode is operating, the DCA system will not operate. (To use the DCA system, turn the Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode off, then push the DCA switch.) For de[...]

1. System set display with vehicle ahead 2. System set display without vehicle ahead System operation WARNING The Distance Control Assist system automati- cally decelerates your vehicle to help assist the driver to maintain a following distance from the vehicle ahead. Manually brake when decelera- tion is required to maintain a safe distance upon s[...]

The stoplights of the vehicle come on and the brake pedal depresses when braking is per- formed by the DCA system. When the brake operates, a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction. WARNING ● When the vehicle ahead detection indicator light is not illuminated, system will not con- trol or warn the driver. ● Never place your foot under th[...]

NOTE: The approach warning chime may sound and the system display may blink when the sensor de- tects some reflectors 䊊 A which are fitted on ve- hicles in other lanes or on the side of the road. This may cause the DCA system to operate inap- propriately. The sensor may detect these reflec- tors when the vehicle is driven on winding roads, hilly [...]

Action to take : When the conditions listed above are no longer present, turn the system off with the DCA switch. Turn the DCA system back on to use the system. Condition B : When the sensor window is dirty, making it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the DCA system is automatically canceled. The chime sounds and the system warning light (orang[...]

Sensor maintenance How to handle the sensor : The sensor for the DCA system is common with Intelligent Cruise Control and is located below the front bumper. To handle the sensor, see “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC) SYSTEM (FULL SPEED RANGE)” earlier in this section. The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system will warn the driver by a warning [...]

The FCW system uses the distance sensor 䊊 A located below the front bumper to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead. When the system judges that your vehicle is getting close to the vehicle ahead in the travel lane, the vehicle ahead detection indicator light on the instru- ment panel blinks and a warning chime sounds. The FCW system will be [...]

– When abruptly accelerating or decelerating. – On a steep downhill slope or on roads with sharp curves. – When there is a highly reflective object near the vehicle ahead (i.e., being very close to another vehicle, signboard, etc.) – When you are towing a trailer. ● Depending on certain road conditions (curved or beginning of a curve), ve[...]

FCW system operation The FCW system will function at speeds of approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h) and above, when the system turns on. The FCW system has an automatic setting mode and a manual setting mode to turn the system on. The setting mode can be changed. In the automatic setting mode, the FCW system is automatically turned on when the ignition s[...]

The IBA system uses a distance sensor 䊊 A located below the front bumper to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead. When the system judges that your vehicle is getting close to the vehicle ahead in the traveling lane, the vehicle ahead detection indicator light on the instru- ment panel blinks and a warning chime sounds. The IBA system will be[...]

– When dense exhaust or other smoke (black smoke) from vehicles reduces the visibility of the sensor. – When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage room of your vehicle. – When abruptly accelerating or decelerating. – On a steep downhill slope or on roads with sharp curves. – When there is a highly reflective [...]

● The system is designed to automatically check the sensor’s functionality. If the sen- sor is covered with ice, a transparent or translucent plastic bag, etc., the system may not detect them. In these instances the sys- tem may not be able to warn the driver prop- erly. Be sure to check and clean the sensor regularly. ● Excessive noise will [...]

The IBA system will remain in the last ON or OFF state it was left in until it is manually changed by pressing the IBA OFF switch. Illumination of the IBA OFF indicator light with- out the warning chime sound is an indication that the IBA system is temporarily unavailable. It will occur under the following conditions: – When driving into a strong[...]

The AWD warning light is located in the meter. The AWD warning light comes on when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position. It turns off soon after the engine is started. If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system while the engine is running, the warning light will come on. The warning light may blink rapidly (about twice per second) whil[...]

● If the warning light comes on while driving there may be a malfunction in the AWD sys- tem. Reduce the vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible. ● If the warning light remains on after the above operation, have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible. ● The power train [...]

WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam- mable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Never leave the engine running while the vehicle is unattended. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could [...]

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. The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much[...]

BRAKING PRECAUTIONS The brake system has two separate hydraulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still have braking at two wheels. You may feel a small click and hear a sound when the brake pedal is fully depressed slowly. This is not a malfunction and indicates that the brake assist mechanism is operating properly. Vacuum assisted b[...]

BRAKE ASSIST When the force applied to the brake pedal exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is activated generating greater braking force than a conventional brake booster even with light pedal force. WARNING The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist braking operation and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is the driver’s res[...]

● As there is a performance limit to the Pre- view Function, never rely solely on this sys- tem. This system does not correct careless inattentive or absent-minded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad weather. Reduce vehicle speed by de- pressing the brake pedal, in order to main- tain a safe distance between vehicles. [...]

How to handle the sensor The sensor for the Preview Function is common with Intelligent Cruise Control and is located below the front bumper. To keep the Preview Function operating prop- erly, be sure to observe the following: ● Always keep the sensor clean. Wipe with a soft cloth carefully so as not to damage the sensor. ● Do not strike or dam[...]

Self-test feature The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation [...]

When the VDC system operates, the indicator in the instrument panel flashes so note the following: ● The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required to help keep the vehicle on the steered path. ● You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from under the hood. This is normal and indica[...]

● If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not INFINITI recom- mended or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC system may not operate properly and both and indicator lights may illuminate. ● When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked corners, the VDC sys- tem may not operate properly and the indica[...]

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the Intelligent Key system. ANTIFREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the outside temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check antifreeze to assure pr[...]

● Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement. ● Allow greater following distances on slip- pery roads. ● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake [...]

5-82 Starting and driving MEMO[...]

6 In case of emergency Roadside assistance program ...................... 6 - 2 Flat tire ........................................... 6 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 6 - 2 Changing a flat tire ............................. 6 - 3 Jump starting ..................................... 6 - 7 Push starting ..........................[...]

In the event of a roadside emergency, Roadside Assistance Service is available to you. Please refer to your Warranty Information Booklet (U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside Assistance Infor- mation Booklet (Canada) for details. EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving perform the following procedure: ?[...]

● Replacing tires with those not originally specified by INFINITI could affect the proper operation of the TPMS. ● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below. Stopping the vehicle 1[...]

Getting the spare tire and tools 1. Remove the cargo cover (if so equipped). See “CARGO COVER” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section. 2. Raise the luggage room floor cover using the handle 䊊 A , then hang it on the edge of the luggage room opening using the hook 䊊 B . Remove jacking tools and the spare tire located under the lugg[...]

1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. Align the jack head between the two notches in the front or the rear as shown. Also fit the groove of the jack head be- tween the notches as shown. The jack should be used on level firm ground. 2. Loosen each wheel nut[...]

Installing the spare tire The T-type spare tire is designed for emergency use. (See specific instructions under the head- ing “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.) 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.[...]

WARNING ● Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured af- ter use. Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop. ● The T-type spare tire and small size spare tire are designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Mainte[...]

WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. Remove the engine compartment cover, if necessary. See “ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS” in the “8. Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle 䊊 A , p[...]

5. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated ( 䊊 1 → 䊊 2 → 䊊 3 → 䊊 4 ). If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned. Supply power using jumper cables before pushing the ignition switch and disen- gaging the steering lock. CAUTION ● Always connect positive (+) to positive[...]

CAUTION ● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle over- heats. Doing so could cause engine damage or a vehicle fire. ● To avoid the danger of being scalded, never remove the radiator cap while the engine is still hot. When the radiator cap is removed, pressurized hot water will spurt out, possi- bly causing serious injury. ● Do not open the [...]

When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are available from an INFINITI retailer. Local service operators are familiar with the appli- cable laws and procedures for towing. To assure proper towing and to pre[...]

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY INFINITI Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models INFINITI recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illus- trated. CAUTION ● Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward),[...]

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models INFINITI recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or the vehicle be placed on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow AWD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the powertrain. All-wheel drive models SCE0736 SCE0769 In case of emerg[...]

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ● Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged. Pulling a stuck vehicle If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use a tow strap or other [...]

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior .................................. 7 - 2 Washing ....................................... 7 - 2 Waxing ........................................ 7 - 2 Removing spots ................................ 7 - 3 Underbody ..................................... 7 - 3 Glass ......................................... 7 - 3[...]

In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surface, wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain ● after driving on coastal roads ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs [...]

REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, in- sects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are avail- able at an INFINITI retailer or any automotive accessory stores. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, the underbody must be cleaned[...]

TIRE DRESSING INFINITI does not recommend the use of tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may react with the coating and form a com- pound. This compound may come off the tire while driving and stain the vehicle paint. If you choose[...]

Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions before using air fresheners. FLOOR MATS WARNING To avoid potential pedal interference that may result in a collision or injury: ● NEVER place a floor mat on top of another floor mat in the driver front position. ● Use only NISSAN Genuine Floor Mats specifi- cally designed for use in yo[...]

MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION ● The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas. ● Damage to paint and other protective coat- ings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION Moisture Accumulati[...]

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirement .......................... 8 - 2 Scheduled maintenance ........................ 8 - 2 General maintenance ........................... 8 - 2 Where to go for service ......................... 8 - 2 General maintenance .............................. 8 - 2 Explanation of maintenance items .......[...]

Your new INFINITI has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money. However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your IN- FINITI’s fine mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make [...]

When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication fre- quently. Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: [...]

Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that all warning lights and chimes are operating prop- erly. Windshield defroster: Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the w[...]

When performing any inspection or mainte- nance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are gen- eral precautions which should be closely ob- served. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to preven[...]

VQ35HR ENGINE 1. Fuse/fusible link holder 2. Battery 3. Radiator filler cap 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Window washer fluid reservoir 8. Power steering fluid reservoir 9. Air cleaner 10. Drive belts 11. Coolant reservoir SDI2262 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS 8-6 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 췽[...]

VK50VE ENGINE To remove the engine compartment covers, unhook the clips 䊊 A located as illustrated. To remove the engine cover, pull the cover upward first 䊊 1 and then toward the front of the vehicle 䊊 2 . SDI2263 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-7 췽 — — 08/03/09—pattie 墍[...]

1. Fuse/fusible link holder 2. Battery 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Radiator filler cap 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Window washer fluid reservoir 8. Power steering fluid reservoir 9. Air cleaner 10. Drive belt location 11. Coolant reservoir SDI2264 8-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 췽 — — 08/03/09—tbrooks 墍[...]

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The antifreeze solution con- tains rust and corrosion inhibitors, therefore additional cooling system additives are not necessary. WARNING ● Never remove the radiator cap and engine coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Wait u[...]

(168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant. Refer to the NISSAN/INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide for more details. If the cooling system requires coolant fre- quently, have it checked by an INFINITI retailer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT Ma[...]

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Vehicle set-up 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. 4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack stands. ● Place the safety jack stands under [...]

CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot. ● Waste oil must be disposed of properly. ● Check your local regulations. 4. (Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine oil filter change is needed.) Loosen the oil filter 䊊 2 with an oil filter wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. 5. Wipe the engine oil filter[...]

WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. ● Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible. ● Keep used engine oil out of reach of children. Contact an INFINITI retailer if replacement is required. CAUTION ● Use[...]

For further brake fluid specification information, see “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed container. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may dam- age the brake system. The use of improper fluids can damage the brake [...]

Refill the reservoir more frequently when driv- ing conditions require an increased amount of window washer fluid. Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent. CAUTION ● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant for window washer solution. This may result in damage to the paint. ?[...]

Check the fluid level in each cell (Remove the battery cover if it is necessary). It should be between the UPPER LEVEL 䊊 1 and LOWER LEVEL 䊊 2 lines. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level to the indicator in each filler opening. Do not overfill. 1. Remove the cell plugs 䊊 A . 2. Add distilled water up to[...]

CAUTION ● Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable voltage control system and the ve- hicle battery may not charge completely. ● Use electrical accessories with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. The variable voltage control system measures the amount of electrical d[...]

1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is in poor condition or loose, have it replaced or adjusted by an INFINITI retailer. 2. Have the belts checked regularly for con- dition and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule in your “INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”. WARNIN[...]

Remove the retainers 䊊 1 as illustrated and pull out the filter element 䊊 2 . The filter element should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the mainte- nance intervals. See “INFINITI Service and Main- tenance Guide” for maintenance intervals. When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover [...]

REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Pull the wiper arm. 2. Push the release tab 䊊 A , and then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm 䊊 1 while pushing the release tab to remove. 3. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until a click sounds. 4. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. CAUTION ● After[...]

Contact an INFINITI retailer if checking or re- placement is required. If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes checked by an INFINITI retailer. SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See an INFINITI retailer for a brake[...]

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the head- light switch is [...]

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the head- light switch [...]

3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: CR2032 or equiva- lent. ● Do not touch the internal circuit and electric terminals as it could cause a malfunction. ● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points will seriously deplete the storage capacity. ● Make sure that the + side faces the bottom[...]

1. Headlight (high-beam, low-beam) 2. Front turn signal light 3. Map light 4. Front side marker light 5. Rear personal light 6. Fog light 7. Clearance light 8. Puddle light 9. Step light 10. High-mounted stop light 11. Cargo light (sidewall) 12. Cargo light (lift gate) 13. License plate light 14. Back-up light 15. Rear combination light (tail/stop/[...]

HEADLIGHTS Replacing Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect inside the lens, contact an INFINITI retailer. Xenon headlight bulb (if so equipped) : I[...]

Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A, B, C, D, E or F. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or cover. SDI1679 Map light SDI2030 Rear personal light SDI2031 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-27 췽 — — 08/03/09—pattie 墍[...]

If you have a flat tire, see “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency” section. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires [...]

WARNING ● Improperly inflated tires can fail sud- denly and cause an accident. ● The Gross Vehicle Weight rating (GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.S.S./ C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The ve- hicle weight capacity is indicated on the Tire and Loading Information la- bel. Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity. Overloading your ve- hicle ma[...]

Tire and Loading Information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. 䊊 2 Vehicle load limit: See “VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION” in the “9. Technical and consumer informa- tion” section. 䊊 3 Original size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory. ?[...]

Checking the tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Rem[...]

SIZE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE REAR ORIGINAL TIRE P265/ 60R18 109V 230 kPa, 33 PSI P265/ 50R20 107V 230 kPa, 33 PSI P265/ 45R21 104V 230 kPa, 33 PSI 265/45R21 104W 230 kPa, 33 PSI SPARE TIRE T175/ 90D18 420 kPa, 60 PSI TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This infor[...]

3. Two-digit number (60): This number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. 4. R: The “R” stands for radial. 5. Two-digit number (16): This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches. 6. Two- or three-digit number (94): This number is the tire’s load index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tire[...]

䊊 5 Maximum load rating This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. When replacing the tires on the vehicle, always use a tire that has the same load rating as the factory installed tire. 䊊 6 Term of “tubeless” or “tube type” Indicates whether the tire requires an inner tube (“tube t[...]

Snow tires If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and load rating to the original equipment tires. If you do not, it can adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Generally, snow tires will have lower speed ratings than factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed[...]

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation INFINITI recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). (See “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emer- gency” section for tire replacing proce- dures.) As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m)[...]

● The original tires have built-in tread wear indicators. When wear indica- tors are visible, the tire(s) should be replaced. ● Tires degrade with age and use. Have tires, including the spare, over 6 years old checked by a qualified tech- nician, because some tire damage may not be obvious. Replace the tires as necessary to prevent tire failure[...]

● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models CAUTION ● Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or ra- dial), and tread pattern on all four whee[...]

● Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the standard tire. Replace the spare tire as soon as the tread wear indicators appear. ● Do not use the spare tire on other vehicles. ● Do not use more than one spare tire at the same time. ● Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire is insta[...]

8-40 Maintenance and do-it-yourself MEMO[...]

9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........ 9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ........................... 9 - 4 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9 - 6 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations ..................... 9 - 7 Specifications ...................................[...]

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended specifications US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 23-3/4 gal 19-3/4 gal 90[...]

*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil. *2: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at INFINITI retailers. *3: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automa[...]

FUEL RECOMMENDATION VK50VE engine Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96). If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) may be temporarily used, but only under the following preca[...]

● If a methanol blend is used, it should contain no more than 5% methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It should also contain a suit- able amount of appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. If not properly formu- lated with appropriate cosolvents and corro- sion inhibitors, such methanol blends may cause fuel system damage and/or vehic[...]

1. API certification mark 2. API service symbol ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat- isfactory engine life and performance, see “CA- PACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” earlier in this section. INFINITI recommends th[...]

change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Opera- tion under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes. ● repeated short distance driving at cold out- side temperatures, ● driving in dusty conditions, ● extensive idling, ●[...]

ENGINE Model VK50VE VQ35HR Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Gasoline, 4-cycle Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-slanted at 90° 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60° Bore × Stroke in (mm) 3.760 × 3.453 (95.5 × 87.7) 3.760 × 3.205 (95.5 × 81.4) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 306.7 (5,026) 213.45 (3,498) Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6 Idle speed rpm See th[...]

WHEELS AND TIRES Road wheel Type Size Offset in (mm) Conventional 18 × 8J 1.97 (50) 20 × 8J*1 21 × 9-1/2J Spare 18 × 4-1/2T 1.18 (30)/0.98 (25)*2 *1: Option *2: Aluminum Tire Type Size Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold] Conventional P265/60R18 33 (230) P265/50R20* P265/45R21 265/45R21 Spare (T-type) T175/90D18 60 (420) *: Option Technical and consumer i[...]

DIMENSIONS Overall length (With front license plate) in (mm) 191.3 (4,860) Overall width in (mm) 75.9 (1,925) Overall height in (mm) 65.0 (1,650)*1 66.1 (1,680)*2 Front tread in (mm) 64.4 (1,635) Rear tread in (mm) 64.6 (1,640) Wheelbase in (mm) 113.6 (2,885) *1: Model without roof rack *2: Model with roof rack If you plan to travel in another coun[...]

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE The vehicle identification number plate is at- tached as shown. This number is the identifica- tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (chassis number) The number is stamped as shown in the engine compartment. STI0431 STI0492 VK50VE engine STI0584 VQ35HR [...]

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA[...]

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as illustrated. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is at- tached as shown. STI0373 STI0495 Technical and consumer information 9-13 췽 — — 08/03/09—pattie 墍[...]

Use the following steps to mount the license plate. Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the plastic bag. Only use the recommended mounting position, otherwise Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sensor obstruction (if so equipped) may result. ● License plate bracket ● J-nut × 2 ● Screw × 2 ● Sc[...]

6. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the grommet hole to add 90° turn onto the part 䊊 D . 7. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia. 8. Install the license plate bracket with screws. 9. Install the license plate with bolts that are no longer than 0.55 in (14 mm). WARNING ● It is [...]

weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be in- cluded as part of the cargo load. This information is located on the Tire and Loading Information label. ● Cargo capacity - permissible weight of cargo, the weight of total occupants weight subtracted f[...]

Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX [...]

● The child restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with items in the cargo area. Secure any items in the cargo area. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged. ● Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your v[...]

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the front and the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads[...]

The GCWR equals the combined weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater than these or using improper towing equipment could adversely affect vehicle han- dling, braking and performance. The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not only related to the maximum trailer loads, [...]

MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW)/MAXIMUM GROSS AXLE WEIGHT (GAW) The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The GVW equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. [...]

● Maximum Trailer towing capacity from “Tow- ing Load/Specification” chart - 2,000 lb. (907 kg). 5,301 lb. (2,404 kg) GVWR ⫺ 5,073 lb. (2,301 kg) GVW = 228 lb. (103 kg) Available for tongue weight 7,355 lb. (3,336 kg) GCWR ⫺ 5,073 lb. (2,301 kg) GVW = 2,282 lb. (1,035 kg) Capacity available for towing 228 lb. (103 kg) / Available tongue w[...]

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART Unit: lb (kg) VQ35HR VK50VE Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) model All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1 — 2,000 (907) 3,500 (1,588) MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD — 200 (91) 350 (159) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING — 7,355 (3,336)*38, 825 (4,003)*4 9,109 (4,128)*39,[...]

● The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should be no more than 1/16 ⬙ smaller than the hole in the ball mount. ● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be long enough to be properly secured to the ball mount. There should be at least 2 threads showing beyo[...]

Trailer lights CAUTION When splicing into the vehicle electrical sys- tem, a commercially available power-type module/converter must be used to provide power for all trailer lighting. This unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct power source for all trailer lights while using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and turn signal circuits as a signal [...]

back up slowly. If possible, have someone guide you when you are backing up. Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not recommended; however, if you must do so: CAUTION If you move the shift selector lever to the P (Park) position before blocking the wheels and applying the parking brake, transmissio[...]

● Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con- siderably more distance than normal pass- ing. Remember the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes. ● Down shift the transmission to a lower gear for engine braking when driving down steep or long hills. This[...]

DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A TREADWEAR The treadwear grade is [...]

Your INFINITI is covered by the following emis- sion warranties. For US: ● Emission Defects Warranty ● Emissions Performance Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor- mation Booklet that comes with your INFINITI. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it has become[...]

You may notify INFINITI by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at 1-800-662-6200. A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be tested using a two wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing), or similar equipment. Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your veh[...]

5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h) and maintain the speed for 20 seconds. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times. 7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes. 8. Stop the vehicle. Place the automatic transmission selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. 9. Turn the engine [...]

A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustra- tions and step-by-step diagnostic and adjust- ment procedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at an INFINITI retailer. Also available are genu- ine INFINITI Owne[...]

It’s your right! If you should need further information visit us at: www.InfinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customers) or www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers) Technical and consumer information 9-33 췽 — — 10/19/09—tbrooks 墍[...]

9-34 Technical and consumer information MEMO[...]

10 Index A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... .5-76 Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .... .2-38 Advanced air bag system .......... .1-45 Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) ................. .2-38 Air bag system Advanced air bag system ........ .1-45 Front passenger air bag and status light ..................... 1-47 Front-[...]

C Cabin air filter ................ .4-45 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2 Car phone or CB radio ........... .4-103 Card holder .................. .2-49 Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .2-50 Cargo cover .................. .2-51 Cargo light .................. .2-60 Cargo net ................... .2-50 Cata[...]

Checking engine coolant level ...... 8 - 9 Checking engine oil level ......... 8-10 Engine block heater ............ 5-81 Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6 Engine cooling system ........... 8 - 9 Engine oil .................. 8-10 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .............. 9 - 6 Engine oil replacement indicator ..... 2-25 En[...]

I Ignition switch (Push-button) ......... .5-9 Ignition switch, Automatic transmission models ..................... .5-13 Immobilizer system .............. .2-31 In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-45 Indicator lights ................ .2-18 Indicator, Dot matrix display ........ .2-21 INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .... .2-31 INFINITI voice[...]

Loading information (See vehicle loading information) ...... .9-15 Lock Automatic door locks ........... .3-5 Door locks .................. 3 - 4 Lift gate lock ................ 3-16 Power door lock ............... 3 - 4 Locking with mechanical key ......... .3-4 Low fuel warning ............... .2-24 Low outside temperature warning ..... .2-24 Low[...]

Preview Function warning light ....... .2-17 Push starting .................. .6-9 Push-button ignition switch ......... .5-9 R Radio ..................... .4-46 Radio Car phone or CB radio ......... .4-103 FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD) player .................... 4-61 Rain-sensing auto wiper system ...... .2-33 Rapid air pressure loss ...[...]

Sun visors ................... .3-21 Sunglasses holder .............. .2-47 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . .1-53 Supplemental air bag warning light . .1-53 , 2-17 Supplemental restraint system ....... .1-40 Supplemental restraint system, Precautions on supplemental restraint system ..... .1-40 Switch Autolight switch ............. .2-36 [...]

Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..... .9-11 Vehicle loading information ......... .9-15 Vehicle security system ........... .2-29 Ventilators .................. .4-39 Voice command (See Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System) ........... .4-105 , 4-121 Voice recognition system ......... .4-129 Voice recognition, Alternate command mode ..........[...]

FUEL RECOMMENDATION: VK50VE engine Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96). If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) may be temporarily used, but only under the following prec[...]

2010 Infiniti FX35/FX50 Owner’s M anual Printing: April 2010 (05) / OM0E 0S51U0 / Print ed in U.S.A. For y our safety , read c arefully and keep in this vehicle. 2010 Infiniti FX35/FX50[...]