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of the injury.

INFINITI is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs).
Don’t drive if your ability to operate your
vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or
some other physical condition.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your INFINITI is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your INFINITI is
mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.
Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)
models are less capable than All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) models for rough road driving
and extrication when stuck in deep snow,

mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

.

Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle should
be seated with their seat belt fastened.
This will keep you and your passengers
in position when driving over rough
terrain.

.

Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead
drive either straight up or straight down
the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over
sideways much more easily than they
can forward or backward.

.

Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If you
drive down them, you may not be able to
control your speed. If you drive across
them, you may roll over.

.

Do not shift ranges while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.

.

Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an

accident.

.

If your engine stalls or you cannot make
it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt
to turn around. Your vehicle could tip or
roll over. Always back straight down in R
(Reverse) range. Never back down in N
(Neutral), using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control.

.

Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an
accident. Apply brakes lightly and use
a low range to control your speed.

.

Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.

.

To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack (if so equipped)
and evenly distribute the load. Secure
heavy loads in the cargo area as far
forward and as low as possible. Do not
equip the vehicle with tires larger than
specified in this manual. This could
cause your vehicle to roll over.

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Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move suddenly
and injure your hands. Instead drive with
your fingers and thumbs on the outside
of the rim.

.

Before operating the vehicle, ensure that
the driver and all passengers have their
seat belts fastened.

.

Always drive with the floor mats in place
as the floor may became hot.

.

Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your INFINITI is more affected
by strong side winds. Slower speeds
ensure better vehicle control.

.

Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.

.

For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.

.

Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such
as the dynamometers used by some
states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure you
inform test facility personnel that your
vehicle is equipped with AWD before it is
placed on a dynamometer. Using the
wrong test equipment may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury. (AWD
models)

.

When a wheel is off the ground due to an
unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel
excessively.

.

Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may cause
loss of control.

.

If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your vehicle has a higher center of
gravity than a conventional passenger
car. The vehicle is not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as con-
ventional passenger cars. Failure to
operate this vehicle correctly could
result in loss of control and/or a rollover

accident.

.

Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the rear
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.

.

Be sure to check the brakes immediately
after driving in mud or water. See “Brake
system” (P.5-73) for wet brakes.

.

Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways, you
could be injured.

.

Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel
hub, more frequent maintenance may be
required. See the maintenance informa-
tion in the “9. Maintenance and sche-
dules” section of this manual.

.

Spinning the rear wheels on slippery
surfaces 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)

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WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in an
emergency. (The engine will stop when the
ignition switch is pushed 3 consecutive
times or the ignition switch is pushed and
held for more than 2 seconds.) If the engine
stops while the vehicle is being driven, this
could lead to a crash and serious injury.

Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position.

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OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE

START FUNCTION

The Intelligent Key can only be used for
starting the engine when the Intelligent
Key is within the specified operating range

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.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are
present near the operating location, the
Intelligent Key system’s operating range
becomes narrower and may not function
properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even

someone who does not carry the Intelligent
Key, to push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
.

The cargo area is not included in the

operating range but the Intelligent Key
may function.

.

If the Intelligent Key is placed on the

instrument panel, inside the glove box
or door pocket, the Intelligent Key may
not function.

.

If the Intelligent Key is placed near the

door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function.

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

OPERATION

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch position will change as follows:
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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 to return to

LOCK during the OFF position.

The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch position cannot be switched

to LOCK until the shift lever is moved to the
P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the LOCK position, proceed as
follows:
1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF

position. The ignition switch position
indicator will not illuminate.

3. Open the door. The ignition switch will

change to the LOCK position.

The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the push-button ignition switch cannot be
turned from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display between the speedometer and
tachometer. (See “Vehicle information dis-
play” (P.2-22).)

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it
is pushed to the ACC position while
carrying the Intelligent Key or with the
Intelligent Key inserted in the port.

ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical acces-
sories such as the radio, when the engine
is not running.
ACC has a battery saver feature that will
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
after a period of time under the following
conditions:
.

all doors are closed.

.

shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

The battery saver feature will be cancelled
if any of the following occur:

.

any door is opened.

.

shift lever is moved out of the P (Park)

position.

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ignition switch changes position.

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ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
ON has a battery saver feature that will turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position, if
the vehicle is not running, after some time
under the following conditions:
.

all doors are closed.

.

shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

The battery saver feature will be cancelled
if any of the following occur:
.

any door is opened.

.

shift lever is moved out of the P (Park)

position.

.

ignition switch changes position.

OFF

The engine can be turned off in this
position.
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be switched to the
LOCK position until the shift lever is moved
to the P (Park) position.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the push-
button ignition switch in ACC or ON posi-
tions when the engine is not running for an
extended period. This can discharge the
battery.

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving perform the follow-
ing procedure:
.

Rapidly push the push-button ignition

switch 3 consecutive times in less than
1.5 seconds, or

.

Push and hold the push-button ignition

switch for more than 2 seconds.

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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-

CHARGE

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is
almost discharged, the guide light

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A

of

the Intelligent Key port blinks and the
indicator appears on the vehicle informa-
tion display. (See “Vehicle information
display” (P.2-22).)
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key
into the port

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1

allows you to start the

engine. Make sure that the key ring side
faces backward as illustrated. Insert the
Intelligent Key in the port until it is latched
and secured.

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To remove the Intelligent Key from the port,
push the ignition switch to the OFF position
and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.

NOTE:
The Intelligent Key port does not charge
the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the
low battery indicator in the vehicle infor-
mation display, replace the battery as
soon as possible. (See “Intelligent Key
battery replacement” (P.8-20).)

CAUTION

.

Never place anything except the Intelli-
gent Key in the Intelligent Key port.
Doing so may cause damage to the
equipment.

.

Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the
correct direction when inserting it to the
Intelligent Key port. The engine may not
start if it is in the incorrect direction.

.

Remove the Intelligent Key from the
Intelligent Key port after the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.

.

Make sure the area around the vehicle

is clear.

.

Check fluid levels such as engine oil,

coolant, 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 appear-

ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.

.

Lock all doors.

.

Position seat and adjust head re-

straints.

.

Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

.

Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-

gers to do likewise.

.

Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders”
(P.2-13).)

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N

(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON

position. Depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.

.

If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.

.

If the engine is very hard to start
because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After

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cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by depressing the brake pedal
and pushing the push-button igni-
tion switch to start the engine. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to OFF and
wait 10 seconds before cranking again,
otherwise the starter could be damaged.

4. Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.

5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever

to the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.

NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-

nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or

only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7 speed automatic transmission

The automatic transmission in your vehicle
is electronically controlled by a transmis-
sion control module to produce maximum
efficiency and smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for
this transmission. Follow these procedures
for maximum vehicle performance and
driving enjoyment.

Starting the vehicle

After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal and push the shift lever
button before shifting the shift lever to the
R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), DS (Drive
Sport) or Manual shift mode position. Be
sure the vehicle is fully stopped before
attempting to shift the shift lever.
This automatic transmission model is
designed so that the foot brake pedal
must be depressed before shifting from P
(Park) to any drive position while the
ignition switch position is ON.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of the
P (Park) position and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch is

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pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed

and push the shift lever button to shift
into a driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and foot

brake, then gradually start the vehicle
in motion.

WARNING

.

Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral)
to R (Reverse), D (Drive), DS (Drive Sport)
or manual shift mode. Always depress
the brake pedal until shifting is com-
pleted. Failure to do so could cause you
to lose control and have an accident.

.

Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

.

Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D (Drive)
position while the vehicle is reversing.
This could cause an accident or damage
the transmission.

.

Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.

CAUTION

.

Except in an emergency, do not shift to
the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.

.

To avoid possible damage to your
vehicle; when stopping the vehicle on
an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle
by depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.

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Shift lever

Shifting

To move the shift lever,

:

Push the button while depressing the

brake pedal,

:

Push the button,

:

Just move the shift lever.

After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal and shift the shift lever from P
(Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive),
DS (Drive Sport) or Manual shift mode
position.
Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R
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selected without pushing the button.

WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the shift lever is
in any position while the engine is not
running. Failure to do so could cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away
and result in serious personal injury or
property damage.

CAUTION

Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped
and the transmission is in the P (Park)
position.

P (Park) position:
Use this position when the vehicle is
parked or when starting the engine. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The
brake pedal must be depressed and the
shift lever button pushed in to move the
shift lever from the N (Neutral) position or
any drive position to the P (Park) position.
Apply the parking brake. When parking on
a hill, apply the parking brake first, then

move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.

CAUTION

Use this position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.

R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Always be
sure the vehicle is completely stopped
before selecting the R (Reverse) position.
The brake pedal must be depressed and
the shift lever button pushed in to move
the shift lever from the P (Park) position,
the N (Neutral) position or any drive
position to the R (Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-
gaged. The engine can be started in this
position. You may shift to the N (Neutral)
position and restart a stalled engine while
the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving.

DS (Drive Sport) mode

When the shift lever is shifted from the D
(Drive) position to the manual shift gate,
the transmission enters the DS (Drive
Sport) mode.
Moving the shift lever to the DS (Drive
Sport) position allows you to enjoy com-
fortable driving on a winding road and feel
smooth acceleration or deceleration on a
hilly road by moving in a lower gear
automatically.
When canceling the DS mode, return the
shift lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving
mode.

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Paddle shifters (If so equipped)

Manual shift mode

When the shift lever is in the DS (Drive
Sport) position, the transmission is ready
for the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can
be selected manually by moving the shift
lever up or down, or pulling the right-side
or left-side paddle shifter.
When shifting up, move the shift lever to
the + (up) side or pull the right-side paddle
shifter (+)

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A

(if so equipped). The

transmission shifts to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the shift lever to
the − (down) side or pull the left-side
paddle shifter (−)

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B

(if so equipped). The

transmission shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode,
return the shift lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the
normal driving mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter (if so
equipped) while in the D (Drive) position,
the transmission will shift to the upper or
lower range temporarily. The transmission
will automatically return to the D (Drive)
position after a short period of time. If you
want to return to the D (Drive) position
manually, pull and hold the paddle shifter
for about 1.5 seconds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the
meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:

M

1

?
/

M

2

?
/

M

3

?
/

M

4

?
/

M

5

?
/

M

6

?
/

M

7

M

7 (7th):

Use this position for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.

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 maximum engine braking on
steep downhill grades.
.

Remember not to drive at high speeds

for extended periods of time in lower
than 7th gear. This reduces fuel econ-
omy.

.

Moving the shift lever rapidly to the

same side twice will shift the ranges in
succession.

.

In the manual shift mode, the transmis-

sion may not shift to the selected gear
or may automatically shift to the other
gear depending on conditions. This
helps maintain driving performance
and reduces the chance of vehicle
damage or loss of control.

.

When the transmission does not shift

to the selected gear, the Automatic
Transmission (AT) position indicator
light (on the vehicle information dis-
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sound.

.

In the manual shift mode, the transmis-

sion automatically shifts down to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a
stop. When accelerating again, it is
necessary to shift up to the desired
range.

Accelerator downshift — In D (Drive)

position —

For passing or hill climbing, fully depress
the accelerator pedal to the floor. This
shifts the transmission down into the lower
gear, depending on the vehicle speed.

Fail-safe

When the fail-safe operation occurs, note
that the transmission will be locked in any
of the forward gears according to the
condition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel spin-
ning and subsequent hard braking, the
fail-safe system may be activated. This will
occur even if all electrical circuits are
functioning properly. In this case, push
the switch to the OFF position and wait for
3 seconds. Then push the ignition switch
back to the ON position. The vehicle

should return to its normal operating
condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition, have the
transmission checked and repaired, if
necessary. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

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Shift lock release

If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the shift lever may not be moved from the P
(Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the shift lever button
pushed.
To move the shift lever, perform the
following procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or

LOCK position.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover

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using a

suitable tool.

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4. Push down the shift lock

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B

as

illustrated.

5. Push the shift lever button

*

C

and

move the shift lever to N (Neutral)
position

*

D

while holding down the

shift lock.

Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
Now the vehicle may be moved to the
desired location.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park),
have the automatic transmission system
checked as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.

Adaptive shift control (ASC)

The adaptive shift control system automa-
tically operates when the transmission is in
the "D" (drive) and "DS" (Drive Sport)
position and selects an appropriate gear
depending on the road conditions such as
uphill, downhill or curving roads.
Control on uphill and curving roads:
A low gear is maintained that suits the
degree of the slope or curve to allow
smooth driving with a small number of
shifts.

Control on downhill roads:
The adaptive shift control system shifts to
a low gear that suits the degree of the
slope, and uses the engine braking to
reduce the number of times that the brake
must be used.
Control on winding roads:
A low gear is maintained on continuous
curves that involve repeated acceleration
and deceleration, so that smooth accelera-
tion is available instantly when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.

NOTE:
.

Adaptive shift control may not operate

when the transmission oil temperature
is low immediately after the start of
driving or when it is very hot.

.

During some driving situations, hard

braking for example, the adaptive shift
control may automatically operate. The
transmission may automatically shift
to a lower gear for engine braking. This
increases engine speed but not vehicle
speed. Vehicle speed is controlled by
the accelerator pedal when the vehicle
is in the Adaptive shift control mode.

.

When the adaptive shift control oper-

ates, the transmission sometimes

maintains a lower gear for a longer
period of time than when adaptive shift
control is not operating. Engine speed
will be higher for a specific vehicle
speed while ASC system is operating
than when ASC is not operating.

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WARNING

.

Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.

.

Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.

.

Do not use the shift lever in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.

.

To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm
day can quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or death
to people and pets.

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To apply: Fully depress the parking brake
pedal

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.

To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake

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2

.

2. Depress the parking brake pedal

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and the parking brake will be released.

3. Before driving, be sure the brake

warning light goes out.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the LDW and LDP
systems could result in serious personal
injury or death.

.

The LDW and LDP system will not steer
the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It
is the driver’s responsibility to stay
alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in
the traveling lane, and be in control of
vehicle at all times.

.

The LDP system may activate if you
change lanes without first activating
your turn signal or, for example, if a
construction zone directs traffic to cross
an existing lane marker. If this occurs
you may need to apply corrective steer-
ing to complete your lane change.

.

Because the LDP may not activate under
the road, weather, and lane marker
conditions described in this section, it
may not activate every time your vehicle
begins to leave its lane and you will need
to apply corrective steering.

Starting and driving

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PARKING BRAKE

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)/LANE

DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP) (if so

equipped)

Condition:

(360,1)

Model: 2017MY INFINITI QX70(S51) OM17E00S51U0 ]

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Starting and driving

.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system

— warns the driver with a warning light

and chime that the vehicle is begin-
ning to leave the driving lane.

.

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system

— warns the driver with a warning light

and chime, and helps assist the
driver to return the vehicle to the
center of the traveling lane by
applying the brakes to the left or
right wheels individually (for a short
period of time).

JVS0587X

The LDW and LDP systems use a camera

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installed behind the windshield to monitor
the lane markers of your traveling lane.

Condition:

(361,1)

Model: 2017MY INFINITI QX70(S51) OM17E00S51U0 ]

JVS0850X

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LDP ON indicator light/LDW indicator
light (on the instrument panel)

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Warning systems switch

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3

Dynamic driver assistance switch

LDW SYSTEM OPERATION

The LDW system operates above approxi-
mately 45 MPH (70km/h) and when the
lane markings are clear.
If the vehicle approaches either the left or
right side of the traveling lane, the LDW
indicator light (orange) on the instrument
panel will flash and a warning chime will
sound.

NOTE:
The LDW system is not designed to warn
when you operate the lane change signal
and change traveling lanes in the direction
of the signal. (The LDW system will
become operable again approximately 2
seconds after the lane change signal is
turned off.)

Starting and driving

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Condition:

(362,1)

Model: 2017MY INFINITI QX70(S51) OM17E00S51U0 ]

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Starting and driving

JVS0851X

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LDW indicator light (on the instrument
panel)

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Warning systems switch

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Warning systems ON indicator light

TURNING THE LDW SYSTEM ON/OFF

The LDW system is automatically turned on
when the engine is started and the warning
systems ON indicator light

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illuminates

on the switch. You can turn the LDW system
off by pushing the warning systems switch

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2

on the instrument panel. This switch

will turn on and off the LDW and FCW
systems at the same time.

NOTE:
If you continue to push the warning
systems switch from off to on for over 4
seconds, a chime will sounds and the LDW
indicator light (orange)

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flashes. This

will change the default status of the LDW
and FCW systems to OFF so that these
systems will not automatically turn on
when the engine is started. If this proce-
dure is repeated, the default status will
return to ON.

Condition: