Infiniti EX35 (2012 year). Manual — part 6

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Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

.

The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.

.

If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS
may not operate correctly.

.

Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.

Low washer fluid warning light

This light comes on when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. (See “Window washer fluid”in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)

Master warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates 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
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” later
in this section.

Preview Function warning light

(orange; if so equipped)

The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Preview Braking system.

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
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.

Seat belt warning light and

chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten

seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.

The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied. For 5 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the
system does not activate the warning light
for the front passenger.

See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section for precautions on seat
belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning

light

After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain
side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt are operational.

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If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems needs servicing
and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest INFINITI retailer.

. The supplemental air bag warning light

remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.

. The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

. The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint systems and/or the pre-
tensioners seat belt (air bag system) may
not function properly.

For additional information, see “Supple-
mental 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 could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or

others, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

warning light

The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating,
thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.

When the vehicle dynamic control warning
light illuminates when the vehicle dynamic
control system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle
dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode is
operating, for example the vehicle dynamic
control system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the vehicle dynamic control
system function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Adaptive Front lighting System

(AFS) indicator light (if so
equipped)

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) indicator light will illuminate.
The light will turn off in about 1 second if
the AFS is operational.

If the AFS indicator light blinks, it may
indicate the AFS is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.

See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)”
later in this section.

Automatic transmission posi-

tion indicator light

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator shows the
automatic selector shift position. (See
“Automatic transmission” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.)

Front fog light indicator light

The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. (See
“Fog light switch” later in this section.)

Front passenger air bag status

light

The front passenger air bag status light
(

) will be lit and the passenger front air

bag will be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.

For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.

High beam indicator light

This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)

off indicator light (if so equipped)

The light illuminates when the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) off switch is pushed to
OFF. This indicates that the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) system is not operating.

When the IBA off indicator light illuminates
while the system is turned on (without the
warning chime sound), this light indicates
that the system control is temporarily
unavailable.

When the IBA off indicator light illuminates
with the warning chime sound while the
IBA system is turned on, this light indicates
that the system may not be functioning
properly. Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Check to see if the laser sensor is clean.
Turn the engine off, then restart the
engine.

If the IBA off indicator light illuminates
after following the procedures above, it
may indicate that the system is malfunc-
tioning. Although the vehicle is still drive-
able under normal conditions, have the
vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer. (See
“Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

Lane Departure Prevention

(LDP) ON indicator light (green; if so
equipped)

The light comes on in green when the Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system is
turned on. The light turns off when the
system is turned off.

NOTE:

This light is common with the lane
departure warning light (orange). (See
“Lane departure warning light” earlier in
this section.)

For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) system/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.

Low beam indicator light

The light illuminates when the front park,
side marker, tail and license plate lights
are on.

Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL)

If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential emis-
sion control malfunction.

The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (14 liters)
of fuel in the fuel tank.

After a few driving trips, the

light

should turn off if no other potential
emission control system malfunction ex-
ists.

If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds

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when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an
emission control system inspection/main-
tenance test. (See “Readiness for Inspec-
tion/Maintenance (I/M) test ” in the “9.
Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion.)

Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come
on in one of two ways:

. Malfunction indicator light on steady —

An emission control system malfunc-
tion has been detected. Check the fuel-
filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning appears on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display. If the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The

light should turn off

after a few driving trips. If the

light

does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the retailer.

. Malfunction indicator light blinking —

An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission con-
trol system.
To reduce or avoid emission control

system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45

MPH (72 km/h).

2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera-

tion.

3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of

cargo being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator light may
stop blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the retailer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and
repaired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission control
system.

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 systems” later
in this section.

Turn signal/hazard indicator

lights

The light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

off indicator light

The light comes on when the vehicle
dynamic control off switch is pushed to
OFF. This indicates that the vehicle dynamic
control system and traction control system
are not operating.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Key reminder chime

A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed
to the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left
in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, and take the Intelligent Key with

you when leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the

or

position and the ignition switch

in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.

Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.

Parking brake reminder chime

The parking brake reminder chime will
sound if the vehicle is driven at more than
4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake
applied. Stop the vehicle and release the
parking brake.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. 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 pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.

Lane departure warning chime (if
so equipped)

When the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) or
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system is
on, the chime sounds if the vehicle is
traveling close to either the left or the right
of a traveling lane with detectable lane
markers.

See “Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sys-
tem/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys-
tem” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section for more details.

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The dot matrix liquid crystal display

*

1

is

located between the tachometer and the
speedometer, and it displays the auto-
matic transmission position indicator, the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped), the Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system (if so equipped) information,
the Intelligent Key operation information
and other warnings and information.

For detailed information about each sys-
tem, see the following sections:

. Automatic Transmission (AT)

— “Warning/indicator lights and audi-

ble reminders” earlier in this sec-
tion.

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— “Driving the vehicle” in the “5.

Starting and driving” section.

. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system

— “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-

tem (FULL SPEED RANGE)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.

. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system

— “Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-

tem” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.

. Intelligent Key system

— “Intelligent key system” in the “3.

Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.

— “Push-button ignition switch” in the

“5. Starting and driving” section.

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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. Intelligent Key insertion indicator

This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key needs to be inserted into the Intelli-
gent Key port. (For example, the Intelligent
Key battery is discharged.)

If this indicator appears, insert the Intelli-
gent Key into the Intelligent Key port in the
correct direction. (See “Push-button igni-
tion switch” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)

3. Intelligent Key removal indicator

This indicator appears when the driver’s
door is opened with the ignition switch in
the OFF or LOCK position and the Intelli-
gent Key placed in the Intelligent Key port.
A key reminder chime also sounds.

If this indicator appears, remove the
Intelligent Key from the Intelligent Key port
and take it with you when leaving the

vehicle.

4. NO KEY warning

This warning appears in either of the
following conditions.

No key inside the vehicle:
The warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

Unregistered Intelligent Key:
The warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recog-
nized by the system. You cannot start the
engine with an unregistered key. Use the
registered Intelligent Key.

See “Intelligent key system” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section
for more details.

5. SHIFT “P” warning

This warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed to stop the engine with
the selector lever in any position except
the P (Park) position.

If this warning appears, move the selector

lever to the P (Park) position or push the
ignition switch to the ON position.

An inside warning chime will also sound.
(See “Intelligent key system” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.)

6. “PUSH” warning

This warning appears when the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position with
the ignition switch in the ACC position after
the SHIFT “P” warning appears.

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)

7. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator

This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.

If this indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. (See “Intelligent
Key battery replacement” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

8. Parking brake release warning

This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.

9. Low fuel warning

This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (E) position.

There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.

10. Low washer fluid warning

This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See “Window washer fluid”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)

11. Door/lift gate open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion)

This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the lift gate are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the lift gate is open on the display.

12. “Time to rest” indicator

This indicator appears when the set “time
to rest” indicator activates. You can set the
time for up to 6 hours. (See “Trip
computer” later in this section.)

13. Loose fuel cap warning

This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.)

14. Check tire pressure warning

This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light” earlier in
this section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)

15. Low outside temperature warn-
ing

This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 378F (38C). The warning

can be set not to be displayed. (See “Trip
computer” later in this section.)

16. Cruise indicator

Cruise main switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.

Cruise set switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.

See “Cruise control” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section for details.

17. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator (if so
equipped)

The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
main switch indicator (CRUISE) is displayed
when the ICC main switch is pushed. When

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the main switch is pushed again, the
indicator disappears. While the CRUISE
indicator is displayed, the ICC system is
operational.

The cruise control set indicator (SET) is
displayed while the vehicle is controlled by
the conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-
trol mode of the ICC system.

For more details, see “Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system (FULL SPEED RANGE)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

18. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system switch indicator (if so
equipped)

The indicator is displayed when the Dis-
tance Control Assist (DCA) system switch is
pushed on. When the switch is pushed
again, the indicator disappears. While the
indicator is displayed, the DCA system is
operational. (See “Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)

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INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE

1. Engine oil replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for changing the engine oil.
You can set or reset the distance for
changing the engine oil. (See “Trip compu-
ter” later in this section.)

2. Oil filter replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for replacing the oil filter.
You can set or reset the distance for
replacing the oil filter. (See “Trip compu-
ter” later in this section.)

3. Tire replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for replacing tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
tires. (See “Trip computer” later in this
section.)

WARNING

The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, including
tire pressure checks. See “Changing wheels
and tires” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-

yourself” section. Many factors including
tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driving
distance does not mean your tires will last
that long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform regular
tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire
checks, including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to a collision,
which could result in serious personal injury
or death.

4. “OTHER” indicator

This indicator appears when the customer
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” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.)

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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 side or front of the switches as shown
above.

*

A

switch

*

B

switch

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, modes of the trip computer
can be selected by pushing the

switch

*

A

.

Each time the

switch

*

A

is pushed, the

display will change as follows:

Current fuel consumption ? Average fuel
consumption and speed ? Elapsed time
and trip odometer ? Distance to empty
(dte) ? Outside air temperature (ICY) ?
Setting ? Warning check

1. Current fuel consumption

The current fuel consumption mode shows
the current fuel consumption.

2. Average fuel consumption (MPG
or l (liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH
or km/h)

Fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption mode shows
the average fuel consumption since the
last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the

switch

*

B

for longer than 1 second.

(The average speed is also reset at the
same time.)

The display is updated every 30 seconds.
At about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows “——”.

Speed:
The average speed mode shows the
average vehicle speed since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the

switch

*

B

for longer than 1 second.

(The average fuel consumption is also reset
at the same time.)

The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The first 30 seconds after a reset, the
display shows “——”.

3. Elapsed time and trip odometer
(mls or km)

Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode shows the time
since the last reset. The displayed time can
be reset by pushing the

switch

*

B

for

longer than 1 second. (The trip odometer is
also reset at the same time.)

Trip odometer:
The trip odometer mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing
the

switch

*

B

for longer than 1

second. (The elapsed time is also reset at
the same time.)

4. Distance to empty (dte — mls or
km)

The distance to empty (dte) mode provides
you with an estimation of the distance that
can be driven before refueling. The dte is
constantly being calculated, based on the

amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the
actual fuel consumption.

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 amount of fuel added is small, the

display just before the ignition switch
is pushed to the OFF position may
continue to be displayed.

. When driving uphill or rounding curves,

the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.

5. Outside air temperature (ICY — 8F
or 8C)

The outside air temperature is displayed in
8F or 8C in the range of −22 to 1318F (−30
to 558C).

The outside air temperature mode includes
a low temperature warning feature. If the
outside air temperature is below 378F
(38C), the warning is displayed on the
screen.

The outside temperature sensor is located
in front of the radiator. The sensor may be

affected by road or engine heat, wind
directions and other driving conditions.
The display may differ from the actual
outside temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.

6. Setting

Setting cannot be made while driving. A
message “Setting can only be operated
when stopped” is also displayed on the
dot matrix crystal display.

The

switch

*

A

and

switch

*

B

are

used in the setting mode to select and
decide a menu.

SKIP:
Push the

switch

*

A

to move to the

warning check mode.

Push the

switch

*

B

to select other

menus.

ALERT:
There are 3 submenus under the alert
menu.

. BACK

Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.

. TIMER

Select this submenu to specify when

the “timer” indicator activates.

. ICY

Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.

MAINTENANCE:
There are 5 submenus under the main-
tenance menu.

. BACK

Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.

. ENGINE OIL

Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.

. OIL FILTER

Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.

. TIRE

Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.

. OTHER

Select this submenu and set or reset
the distance for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires.

The maintenance distance will increase by
250 miles (500 km) up to 18,500 miles
(30,000 km). To increase the number by
500 miles (1,000 km), push and hold the

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button.

DISPLAY:
There are 3 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 lan-
guage for display.

. UNIT

Select this submenu to choose the unit
from MPG or l/100 km.

7. Warning check

SKIP:
Push the

switch

*

A

to move to the

warning check mode.

Push the

switch

*

B

to select other

menus.

DETAIL:
This item is available only when a warning
is displayed.

Select this menu to see the details of
warnings.

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Your vehicle has two types of security
systems, as follows:

. Vehicle security system
. INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if someone opens
the doors, hood, or lift gate when the
system is armed. It is not, however, a
motion detection type system that acti-
vates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.

The system helps deter vehicle theft but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents 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 secure, well-lit areas whenever
possible.

Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and speci-
alty shops. Your INFINITI retailer may also
offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be
eligible for discounts for various theft
protection features.

SECURITY SYSTEMS

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How to arm the vehicle security
system

1. Close all windows.

The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF

position.

3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the

vehicle.

4. Close all doors, hood and lift gate. Lock

all doors. The doors can be locked with
the Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, power door lock switch or
mechanical key.

5. Confirm that the security indicator light

comes on. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The
vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. After about 30 seconds the
vehicle security system automatically
shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every
approximately 3 seconds. If, during this
30-second pre-arm time period, the
door is unlocked, or the ignition switch
is pushed to ACC or ON, the system will
not arm.

Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and lift gate locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.

Vehicle security system activation

The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:

. The headlights blink and the horn

sounds intermittently.

. The alarm automatically turns off after

approximately 50 seconds. However,
the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is

tampered with again.

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 a door is
unlocked by pushing the unlock button
on the Intelligent Key, the door handle
request switch or using the mechanical
key, or when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ACC or ON position.

If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by an
INFINITI retailer.

Instruments and controls

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Instruments and controls

INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered Intelligent Key.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

Statement related to section 15 of FCC
rules for INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System (CONT ASSY - CARD SLOT)

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Cana-
da. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions;

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX-
PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RE-
SPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID
THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.

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Security indicator light

The security indicator light is located on
the meter panel. It indicates the status of
the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.

The light blinks after the ignition switch
was in the ACC, OFF and LOCK position.
This function indicates the security sys-
tems equipped on the vehicle are opera-
tional.

If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
is malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see an INFINITI
retailer for INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System service as soon as possible.
Please bring all Intelligent Keys that you
have when visiting an INFINITI retailer for
service.