Infiniti EX35 (2012 year). Manual — part 7

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion 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 continuously
for more than 30 seconds.

.

Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.

.

Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.

.

Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir

tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.

If the windshield wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice that is on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 1
minute, turn the switch on again to
operate the wiper.

SIC3626

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:

*

1

Intermittent — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward

*

A

(Slower) or

*

B

(Faster).

When the speed sensing wiper inter-
val function is turned on, the inter-
mittent operation speed varies in
accordance with the vehicle speed.

Instruments and controls

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

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(For example, when the vehicle speed
is high, the intermittent operation
speed will be faster.) To turn this
function on and off, see “How to use
SETTING button” in the “4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice re-
cognition systems” section.

*

2

Low — continuous low speed opera-
tion

*

3

High — continuous high speed opera-
tion

Push the lever up

*

4

to have one sweep

operation of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you

*

5

to operate the

washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.

Wiper drip wipe system (if so equipped):

The wiper will also operate once about 3
seconds after the washer and wiper are
operated. This operation is to wipe washer
fluid that has dripped on the windshield.

SIC3627

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
OPERATION

If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow etc. on and around the
wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn the
switch ON again to operate the wiper.

The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF
position to operate the wiper.

*

1

Intermittent (INT) — intermittent opera-

tion (not adjustable)

*

2

Low (ON) — continuous low speed

operation

Push the switch forward

*

3

to operate the

washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.

Wiper drip wipe system (if so equipped):

The wiper will also operate once about 3
seconds after the washer and wiper are
operated. This operation is to wipe washer
fluid that has dripped on the rear window.

SIC3239

To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch

*

1

on. The indicator light

*

2

will come on. Push the switch again to

turn the defroster off.

It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or damage
the rear window defroster.

XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so
equipped)

WARNING

HIGH VOLTAGE

.

When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xenon
headlights replaced at an INFINITI retai-
ler.

.

Xenon headlights provide considerably
more light than conventional headlights.
If they are not correctly aimed, they
might temporarily blind an oncoming
driver or the driver ahead of you and
cause a serious accident. If headlights
are not aimed correctly, immediately
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer
and have the headlights adjusted cor-
rectly.

When the xenon headlight is initially
turned on, its brightness or color varies
slightly. However, the color and brightness
will soon stabilize.

. The life of xenon headlights will be

shortened by frequent on-off operation.
It is generally desirable not to turn off
the headlights for short intervals (for
example, when the vehicle stops at a
traffic signal). Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only),
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon head-
lights is not reduced.

. If the xenon headlight bulb is close to

burning out, the brightness will dras-
tically decrease, the light will start
blinking, or the color of the light will
become reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact an INFINITI
retailer.

Instruments and controls

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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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Instruments and controls

SIC3267

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Lighting

*

1

Turn the switch to the

position:

The front park, side marker, tail,
license plate and instrument lights
will come on.

*

2

Turn the switch to the

position:

Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.

SIC3268

Autolight system

The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off
automatically.

To set the autolight system:

1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the

AUTO position

*

1

.

2. Push the ignition switch to the ON

position.

3. The autolight system automatically

turns the headlights on and off.

To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,

or

position.

The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is light.

If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.

Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you push the ignition
switch to OFF and open any door then close
all the doors.

You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.

For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see “Light Off Delay” in the “4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-
tion systems” section.

SAA0642A

Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor

*

A

located on the top of the

instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.

SIC3269

Headlight beam select

*

1

To select the low beam, put the lever
in the neutral position as shown.

*

2

To select the high beam, push the
lever forward while the switch is in the

position. Pull it back to select the

low beam.

*

3

Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.

Battery saver system

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.

When the headlight switch is in the

or

position while the ignition switch is in

the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off 5 minutes after the ignition
switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.

When the headlight switch remains in the

or

position after the lights

automatically turn off, the lights will turn
on when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.

CAUTION

.

When you turn on the headlight switch
again after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will not turn off auto-
matically. Be sure to turn the light
switch to the OFF position when you
leave the vehicle for extended periods of
time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged.

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.

Never leave the light switch on when the
engine is not running for extended
periods of time even if the headlights
turn off automatically.

Daytime running light system (Ca-
nada only)

The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking 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 the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.

WARNING

When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on your

headlights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.

Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)

The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights
(low beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver’s view. When the head-
light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS
system will be activated.

The AFS will operate:

. when the headlight switch is ON.
. when the selector lever is in any

position other than P (Park) or R
(Reverse).

. when the vehicle is driven at above 16

MPH (25 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left side
will not swivel when the vehicle is at a
stop and the steering wheel is turned.
The vehicle must attain a speed above
16 MPH (25 km/h) before AFS activates
the left-side headlight.

AFS will also adjust the headlight to a
proper axis automatically, depending on

the number of occupants in the vehicle, the
load the vehicle is carrying and the road
conditions.

If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the
ON position, this may indicate that the AFS
is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When the engine is started, the headlights
will vibrate to check the system condition.
This is not a malfunction.

SIC3270

SIC3628

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 adjust-
ment mode.

Push the upper switch

*

A

to brighten the

instrument panel lights. The bar

*

1

moves

to the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness, “MAX” appears on the display

*

2

.

Push the lower switch

*

B

to dim the

instrument panel lights. The bar

*

1

moves

to the − side. When reaching the minimum
brightness, “MIN” appears on the display

*

3

. However, “MIN” does not appear

during the nighttime.

The dot matrix liquid crystal display
returns to the normal display under the
following conditions:

. when the instrument brightness control

switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.

. when the

or

switch on the right

side of the combination meter panel is
pushed.

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SIC3271

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

*

1

Turn signal

Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.

*

2

Lane change signal

To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.

SIC3272

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.

SIC2574

Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under
emergency conditions. All turn signal lights
will flash.

WARNING

.

If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.

.

Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to drive
so slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

.

Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.

The flasher can be actuated with the
ignition switch in any position.

Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.

SIC3629

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 supple-
mental front air bag system. Tampering with
the supplemental front air bag system may
result in serious personal injury.

WARNING

Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or have
an inability to feel pain in body parts that
contact the seat. Use of the seat heater by
such people could result in serious injury.

CAUTION

.

The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.

.

Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.

.

Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates 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
heater.

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HORN

HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)

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.

Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.

.

When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar materi-
als.

.

If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by an INFINITI retailer.

SSS0911

The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the center
console can be operated independently of
each other.

1. Start the engine.

2. Turn the control knob

*

A

to the right

*

1

and select the desired heat range.

.

For high heat, turn the knob to the
right

*

1

.

.

For low heat, turn the knob to the left

*

2

.

.

The indicator light

*

B

will illuminate

when the heater is on.

3. To turn off the heater, return the knob

to the OFF position

*

3

. Make sure that

the indicator light turns off.

The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.

When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to
turn off the switch.

SSD1156

The warning systems switch will turn on
and off the Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system, the Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system and the Forward Collision Warning
(FCW) system at the same time.

The LDW system will sound a warning
chime and blink the lane departure warn-
ing light (orange) to alert the driver if the
vehicle is traveling close to either the left
or the right of a traveling lane with
detectable lane markers. (See “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW) system/Lane De-
parture Prevention (LDP) system” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)

The BSW system will illuminate the Blind

Spot Warning (BSW) indicator lights, lo-
cated next to the outside mirrors, when the
radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone. If the turn signal is
activated in the direction of the detected
vehicle, a chime sounds twice and the BSW
indicator light will flash. (See “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW) system” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)

The FCW system will sound a warning
chime and the vehicle ahead detection
indicator light blinks to alert the driver if
the vehicle is traveling close to the vehicle
ahead. (See “Forward Collision Warning
(FCW) system” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)

The warning systems switch is automati-
cally turned on when the engine is started,
and the warning systems ON indicator

*

1

on the switch illuminates.

To cancel the warning systems, push the
warning systems switch to turn off the
system. The warning systems ON indicator
will turn off.

NOTE:

If you continue to push the warning
systems switch from off to on for over 4
seconds, a chime will sound. This will

change the default status of the LDW, BSW
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.

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WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
equipped)

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Instruments and controls

SIC3602

For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy
roads or slippery areas, turn on the SNOW
mode switch. The indicator light

*

1

on the

switch will illuminate. When the SNOW
mode is activated, engine output is con-
trolled to avoid wheel spin.

Turn off the SNOW mode for normal
driving.

SIC3844

The vehicle should be driven with the
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system on
for most driving conditions.

The Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system
will sound a warning chime to alert the
driver when the vehicle is traveling too
close to the vehicle ahead and will apply
the brake control if necessary.

To turn off the system, push the IBA OFF
switch. The

indicator will illuminate.

The IBA system will remain in the last ON
or OFF state it was left in until it is
manually changed by pushing the IBA OFF
switch.

JVS0033X

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 vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.

To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The

indicator will illumi-

nate.

Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart

SNOW MODE SWITCH

INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST (IBA) OFF
SWITCH (if so equipped)

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF
SWITCH

the engine to turn on the system. (See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

SIC3325

If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.

ADJUSTING THE TIME

1. To set the clock forward, push the

button

*

1

.

2. To set the clock backward, push the

button

*

2

.

3. To move forward or backward faster,

push and hold the button more than 5
seconds.

For details about display clock adjustment
(if so equipped), see “How to use SETTING
button” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,

phone and voice recognition systems”
section.

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CLOCK

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SIC3867

Center console

SIC3631

Front

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-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.

.

Avoid using power outlet when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.

.

This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.

.

Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.

.

Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.

.

When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any liquid to
contact the outlet.

POWER OUTLET

CUP HOLDERS

CAUTION

.

Avoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.

.

Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.

SIC3632

Front

To open the cup holder, push the knob

*

1

.

The flap

*

A

will be folded down when

inserting a large container.

To hold a taller container, push the button

*

2

. The upper bottom will be folded up.

SIC3633

Rear

The cup holders for rear passengers are
located on the rear center armrest.

To open the cup holder, pull the lid. Make
sure that the lid is closed before storing
the rear center armrest in the seatback.

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STORAGE

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SIC3246

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

WARNING

Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to prevent an accident.

To open the sunglasses holder, push

*

1

.

CAUTION

.

Do not use for anything other than
glasses.

.

Do not leave glasses in the sunglasses
holder while parking in direct sunlight.
The heat may damage the glasses.

SIC3866

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

*

1

.

To close, push the lid in until the lock
latches.

To lock

*

2

/unlock

*

3

the glove box, use

the mechanical key. For the mechanical key
usage, see “Keys” in the “3. Pre-driving