Pre-driving checks and adjustments | Infiniti S51-D guide

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 the
mechanical key	3-4
Locking with inside lock knob	3-5
Locking with power door lock switch	3-5
Vehicle speed sensing door lock
mechanism	3-5
Automatic door unlock mechanism	3-6
Child safety rear door lock	3-6
Intelligent Key system	3-6
Intelligent Key operating range	3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution	3-9
Intelligent Key operation	3-9
Battery saver system	3-11
Warning signals	3-11
Troubleshooting guide	3-12
Remote keyless entry system	3-13
How to use remote keyless entry system	3-13

Hood	3-16
Lift gate	3-16
Lift gate release lever	3-17
Auto closure	3-17
Fuel-filler door	3-18
Opening the fuel-filler door	3-18
Fuel-filler cap	3-18
Tilting telescopic steering column	3-19
Manual operation (if so equipped)	3-20
Electric operation (if so equipped)	3-20
Sun visors	3-21
Mirrors	3-21
Inside mirror	3-21
Outside mirrors	3-23
Vanity mirror	3-24
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)	3-24
Entry/exit function	3-24
Seat synchronization function	3-25
Memory storage	3-26
System operation	3-27

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Infiniti S51-D owner manual Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Contents

Read First then Drive Safely Important Safety INFORMA- Tion Reminders for Safety ON-PAVEMENT and OFF-ROAD Driving When Reading the ManualImportant Information about this Manual California Perchlorate ADVI- Sory California Proposition 65 Warning Infiniti Cares Infiniti Customer Care Program Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents SEATS, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System SRS Exterior Front Exterior Rear Passenger Compartment Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Switch P.5-77Cockpit If so equipped P.2-46 Illustrated table of contents Instrument Panel Meters and Gauges Engine Compartment VQ35HR EngineDrive belts P.8-18 Coolant reservoir P.8-9 Drive belt location P.8-18 Coolant reservoir P.8-9 VK50VE Engine Memo Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Memory function Front power seat adjustmentFront Seats Seats Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 4Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Reclining Rear Seats Folding AdjustmentHead Restraint FRONT-SEAT Active Head RE- Straints Seat Belts Armrest if so equipped Rear armrest SSS0136A SSS0134A 10Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Larger children Child SafetyInfants Small children Injured Persons Pregnant Women Fastening the seat belts THREE-POINT Type Seat Belt 14Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment for front seatsChecking seat belt operation Rear seat belt comfort guide Required Seat Belt MaintenanceRear center seat belt Seat Belt Extenders Child Restraints Precautions on Child Restraints Signed to withstand only those loads Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System Latch Latch webbing-mounted attachment Installing child restraint Latch an- chor attachmentsLatch lower anchor point locations Latch lower anchor location Latch rigid attachment Installing top tether strapTOP Tether Strap Child RE- Straint Top tether anchor point locations Front-facing Child Restraint Installation Using LatchFront facing step 24Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Rear facing step Rear-facing 26Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instructions in this section apply to Child Restraint InstallationUsing the Seat Belts Child restraint installation using the vehicle Front facing front passenger seat step SSS0651 30Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0654 32Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Booster Seats Precautions on Booster Seats 34Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Booster Seat Installation 36Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Front seat 38Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Passenger air bag OFF under some 40Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen Page Infiniti Advanced AIR BAG SYS- TEM front seats 44Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Light Front passenger air bag and status 46Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions 48Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Fication SRS wiring harnesses connectorsWhen selling your vehicle, we request that Are yellow and orange for easy identi Seat Belts with Pretensioners front seats SRS air bag SRS side-impact air bag Supplemental AIR BAG Warning LabelsSupplemental AIR BAG Warning Light Repair and Replacement PROCE- Dure Instruments and controls Page Source select switch Enter or tuning switchBack switch Volume control switches Instruments and controls 4Instruments and controls Meters and Gauges Odometer/twin trip odometer Speedometer and OdometerSpeedometer Odometer/twin trip odometer Tachometer Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge METER/RING Illumination and Needle Sweep Fuel Gauge SIC3181 Zone map Zone Variation Change PROCE- DurePage Checking Bulbs Or Anti-lock Braking System ABS warn- ing light All-Wheel Drive AWD warn- ing light AWD modelsAutomatic transmission check warning light Charge warning light Or Brake warning light Intelligent Key warning light Engine oil pressure warning lightLane departure warning light orange if so equipped Low tire pressure warning light Seat belt warning light and chime Master warning lightPreview Function warning light orange if so equipped Rear Active Steer warning light if so equipped Front passenger air bag status light Indicator LightsAutomatic transmission posi- tion indicator light Supplemental air bag warning light Malfunction Indicator Light MIL High beam indicator light blue Sport mode indicator light if so equipped Security indicator lightSlip indicator light Small light indicator light Audible Reminders DOT Matrix Liquid Crystal Display SIC3843 Indicators for Operation Cruise indicator Intelligent Key battery discharge indicatorTime to rest indicator Low outside temperature warn Ing Tire replacement indicator Indicators for MaintenanceEngine oil replacement indicator Oil filter replacement indicator SIC3846 Distance to empty dte mls or km Trip ComputerCurrent fuel consumption Elapsed time and trip odometer mls or km Setting Outside air temperature ICY 8F or 8C Vehicle Security System Vehicle security system activation How to arm the vehicle security system Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System How to stop an activated alarm Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch RAIN-SENSING Auto Wiper SYS- TEM if so equipped Windshield Wiper and Washer Operation Rear Window Wiper and Washer Operation Xenon Headlights Defroster SwitchRear Window and Outside Mirror Lighting Headlight SwitchAutolight system Headlight beam select Battery saver system Daytime running light system Ca- nada only Headlight aiming control if so equippedAdaptive Front lighting System AFS if so equipped 40Instruments and controls Lane change signal Turn Signal Switch *1 Turn signalInstrument brightness control Hazard Warning Flasher Switch FOG Light Switch Horn Lane Departure Warning LDW Switch if so equipped Snow Mode Switch Forward Collision Warning FCW Switch if so equipped Select Switch if so equipped Auto ModeSport Mode Continuous Damping Control Mode Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Switch Clock Adjusting the TimeSection for more details Rear console Power OutletFront Center console Storage CUP Holders To open the sunglasses holder, push *1 Sunglasses Holder Console BOX Glove BOXFront Coat hooks are equipped beside the rear personal lights RearCard Holder Coat Hooks Cargo NET if so equipped Luggage Hooks if so equipped Cargo Cover if so equipped 56Instruments and controls Roof Rack if so equipped Main power window switch driver’s side Power WindowsWindows Locking passengers’ windows Passenger side power window switch If the windows do not close auto- matically Auto reverse functionAutomatic Moonroof Sliding the moonroof Seconds, power to the moonroof is can- celedSunshade Tilting the moonroof Welcome Light If the moonroof does not operate On position Interior Light Control SwitchMAP Lights Personal Lights Vanity Mirror Lights OFF position Cargo Light Programming HomeLink 66Instruments and controls Programming TROUBLE-DIAGNO- SIS Programming HomeLink for Canadian CustomersOperating the HomeLink UNI Versal Transceiver Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Clearing the Programmed IN- FormationIf Your Vehicle is Stolen Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys Intelligent KEY Valet HAND-OFF Mechanical key Doors Locking with Mechanical KEYOpening and Closing Windows with the Mechanical KEY Lockout protection Locking with Power Door Lock SwitchVehicle Speed Sensing Door Lock Mechanism Intelligent KEY System Child Safety Rear Door LockPage Intelligent KEY Operating Range Intelligent KEY Operation Door LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAU- Tion Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door Locking doors and fuel-filler door Battery Saver System Troubleshooting Guide Remote Keyless Entry System HOW to USE Remote Keyless Entry System Setting hazard indicator and horn mode Using panic alarmOpening windows Hazard indicator mode Hazard indicator and horn mode Hood Auto Closure Lift Gate Release Lever FUEL-FILLER CAP Opening the FUEL-FILLER DoorFUEL-FILLER Door Tilting Telescopic Steering Column Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder *A while refueling Manual Operation if so equipped Tilt or telescopic operation SUN Visors Inside Mirror Type a Automatic anti-glare typeType B Defrosting outside mirrors Adjusting outside mirrorsReverse tilt-down feature if so equipped Outside Mirrors ENTRY/EXIT Function Vanity Mirror Initialize entry/exit function Cancel or activate entry/exit func- tion Memory Storage Cancel or activate seat synchroni- zation functionLinking Intelligent Key to a stored memory position Selecting the memorized position Confirming memory storageSystem Operation 28Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Page Page Safety Note Without navigation system With navigation system Touch screen operation HOW to USE Touch Screen models with navigation system Touch screen maintenance Start Menu models with naviga- tion system START-UP Screen models with navigation systemAvailable items Setting button HOW to Select Menus on Screen HOW to USE Brightness CON- Trol and Display ON/OFF Button HOW to USE Status ButtonHOW to USE Info Button Vehicle Information and Settings Fuel Economy information Vehicle information display Tire Pressure information Maintenance information SAA1555 Voice Recognition information models with navigation system Mand Mode User Guide Audio settings-1 HOW to USE Setting ButtonAudio settings-2 Display settings Audio settingsNavigation settings if so equipped Cally when the ignition switch is pushed to Rear Display settings if so Equipped Clock settings models with navi- gation system Volume and Beeps settings models with navigation systemBeeps settings models without navigation system Phone settings if so equipped With navigation system-1 Others settings models with navi- gation systemWith navigation system-2 Camera settings if so equipped Comfort & Conv. settingsVoice Recognition settings models with navigation system HOW to USE AUX Button Language/Units settingsDisplay Mode HOW to USE Disc Button for models without navigation system HOW to Park with Predicted Course Lines HOW to Read the Displayed Lines Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting Difference Between Predicted and Actual Distances Backing up on a steep uphill Backing up near a projecting object Backing up on a steep downhill Backing up behind a projecting object HOW to Adjust the ScreenOperating Tips SAA2148 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting with the Camera button operation HOW to Switch the DisplayStarting with the selector lever Operation Lines are wider than the actual width HOW to see Each ViewFront view and bird-eye view *D are displayed Vehicle width and predicted course Front and rear view Bird-eye view Moving to a steep uphill Front-side view Moving to a steep downhill Actual moving course Camera Aiding Corner Sonar FunctionMoving near a projecting object Moving closer to a projecting object HOW to Adjust the Screen View Around View Monitor Settings Center ventilators VentilatorsSide ventilators Automatic Climate Control Automatic operation Automatic Climate ControlWithout Advanced Climate Control System Accs Manual operation Advanced Climate Control System Or air conditioner is turned on, the cleanAccs if so equipped IN-CABIN Microfilter Audio System Audio Operation PrecautionsServicing Climate Control Radio SAA0306 Compact Disc CD player Check Disc IPod player if so equippedCompactFlash CF player Unplayable Compact Disc CD/CompactFlash CF with MP3 or WMA SAA1025 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW Specification chart Troubleshooting guide SAA1532 Audio main operation FM-AM-SAT Radio with Compact Disc CD Changer FM-AM-SAT radio operation Compact Disc CD player/changer operation Repeat RPT CD Eject CF Eject Compatibility IPod Player Operation if so equipped Connecting iPod Music BOX Hard Drive models with navigation system Recording songs Inserted. See Music Box settings later Playing recorded songs SAA1684 About the Music Box hard drive Restoring deleted data Reset the mood setting of a track Gracenote Music Box settingsUSE of this Product Implies ACCEP- Tance of the Terms below Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems CD/CF CompactFlash Care CleaningCF cards Radio STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CON- Trols for Audio Volume control switches Back switchSource select switch Window antenna AntennaRoof antenna Auxiliary Input Jacks DVD drive Displays SAA2002 Headphones Remote controller Remote controllerHeadphones Copyright and trademark Remote controller and headphones battery replacementPrecautions Before Operating the DVD MO DVD-VIDEO VIDEO-CD Parental level parental controlDisc selection You can play the following disc formats with the DVD drive DISC·AUX button Playing a DVD Skip Rewind DVD operation keysPause Skip Forward Enter DVD settingsDVD-VIDEO DRC DVD-VIDEO Remote controller operation Care and Maintenance CAR Phone or CB Radio How to handle the DVD Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems FCC Regulatory information Regulatory InformationIC Regulatory information Control Buttons Voice CommandsPairing Procedure Bluetooth trademark Phonebook Registration SAA1575 Making a Call Select the Hang up key on the display Receiving a CallPush the Enter button Mode Phone SettingDuring a Call Phonebook Use Vehicle Ringtone Bluetooth SetupDownloaded Phonebook Automatic HoldPage Troubleshooting Guide Page Initialization How to say numbers Giving Voice Commands TALK/PHONE Send Push the button to cancel a VR session or end a callGetting Started Choosing a Language Making a Call by Entering a Phone Number List of Voice Commands Call Phone Book Page Memo PAD Setup Training procedure Speaker Adaptation SA Mode Training phrases Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Troubleshooting Guide Activating Standard Mode Infiniti Voice Recognition Stan Dard Mode Displaying user guide Indicator turns off and the Stan- dard Mode activates Useful tips for correct operation Getting StartedHighlight Getting Started and push the Enter button Initialization Voice recognition settingsUsing the System Push the Talk switch located on the steering wheel Operating tips How to speak numbers Navigation Command Command ListCategory Command Phone Command Information Command Voice command examples Speak Speak Dial Number SAA1912 SAA1913 Speak International Call Infiniti Voice Recognition AL- Ternate Command Mode Displaying command list Activating Alternate Command Mode Press the Back button to return to the previous screen Radio List of help commandsNavigation Commands Phone Commands Audio Commands Music Box Satellite Vehicle Information Commands Climate Commands Controller and push the Enter button Highlight an item using the Infiniti Before starting Giving voice command SAA1932 Having the system learn the user’s voice Speaker Adaptation Function SAA2171 Minimize Voice Feedback Speaker Adaptation function set- tings Symptom/error message Solution Starting and driving Page Exhaust GAS carbon monoxide Precautions When Starting and DrivingTHREE-WAY Catalyst Additional information Tire Pressure Monitoring SYS- TEM TpmsTpms does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire 4Starting and driving Avoiding Collision and ROLL- Over ON-PAVEMENT and OFF-ROAD Driving Precautions Rapid AIR Pressure Loss OFF-ROAD Recovery Drinking ALCOHOL/DRUGS and Driving Driving Safety PrecautionsPage Operating range for starting the engine PUSH-BUTTON Ignition SwitchTo the P Park position Start Function ACC Accessories PUSH-BUTTON Ignition Switch PositionsLock Normal parking position On Normal operating position Intelligent KEY Battery DIS- ChargeOFF Starting the Engine Before Starting the Engine Driving the Vehicle Automatic TransmissionSpeed automatic transmission Starting the vehicle Selector lever Shifting Manual shift mode DS Drive Sport modePaddle shifter Fail-safe Accelerator downshift D Drive position Parking Brake Shift lock release Automatic Transmission MOD- ELS Lane Departure Warning LDW System Precautions on LDW system LDW system operation LDW switchLane departure warning light orange Precautions on LDP system Temporary disabled status at high temperatureLane Departure Prevention LDP System 22Starting and driving LDP system operation LDP on indicator light green/ Warning Light orangeAutomatic deactivation 24Starting and driving Cruise Control Precautions on Cruise Control Cruise Control Operations Page 28Starting and driving Selecting the VEHICLE-TO-VEHI- CLE Distance Control Mode VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE Distance Control ModePrecautions on VEHICLE-TO-VE- Hicle Distance Control Mode Travel lane VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE Distance Control Mode Operation 32Starting and driving SSD0252 34Starting and driving Intelligent cruise control system display and indicators Intelligent cruise control switch Operating vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance control mode SSD0741 38Starting and driving System operation How to change the set vehicle speed How to change the set distance to the vehicle ahead Becomes long Approach warning Automatic cancellation 44Starting and driving Sensor maintenance Conventional Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode Conventional fixed speed cruise control switch Operating conventional fixed speed cruise control mode SSD0744 Automatic cancellation Precautions on Distance CON- Trol Assist System Page Distance Control Assist OP- Eration SSD0252 Distance Control Assist system display and indicators Malfunction in the DCA system Operating Distance Control Assist DCA system 56Starting and driving Distance Control Assist system auto Approach warning Automatic cancellation 60Starting and driving Vehicle ahead detection light Conditions, have the vehicle checked at an Infiniti dealer Precautions on FCW System With a beep sound, pull off the road to a Illuminates FCW system operation FCW/LDW switchOff. To turn on the system, push the FCW/ LDW switch again For the sensor maintenance, see Intelli Precautions on IBA System Reflectors on the road IBA system operation Increasing Fuel Economy BREAK-IN Schedule SSD0336 Page Headed Uphill with Curb PARKING/PARKING on HillsCurb Continuous Damping Control if so equipped Power Steering Wet brakes Braking PrecautionsUsing the brakes Vacuum assisted brakes Brake Assist Brake Assist SSD0471 Using the system How to handle the sensorSelf-test feature Normal operation Page Draining of Coolant Water BatteryFreeing a Frozen Door Lock Antifreeze Engine Block Heater if so equipped For all-wheel driveSpecial Winter Equipment Driving on Snow or ICEPage 82Starting and driving Case of emergency Flat Tire Roadside Assistance Program If you have a flat tire, follow the instruc- tions below Changing a Flat TireStopping the vehicle Blocking wheels Jacking up the vehicle and remov- ing the damaged tire Getting the spare tire and tools SCE0771 Installing the spare tire Jump Starting Stowing the damaged tire and tools VQ35HR engine VK50VE engine Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing Push Starting If Your Vehicle Overheats Towing Your Vehicle Two-Wheel Drive 2WD models Towing Recommended by InfinitiTwo-wheel drive models All-wheel drive models All-Wheel Drive AWD models Pulling a stuck vehicle Vehicle Recovery freeing a stuck vehicleRocking a stuck vehicle Appearance and care Washing Cleaning ExteriorWaxing Aluminum Alloy Wheels Removing SpotsUnderbody Glass Floor Mats Cleaning Interior Moisture TemperatureFloor mat positioning aid Seat Belts To Protect Your Vehicle from Corrosion Air pollution Maintenance and do-it-yourself Explanation of Maintenance Items Scheduled MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Where to GO for Service Inside the vehicle Under the hood and vehicle Maintenance Precautions Engine oil filler cap Engine Compartment Check LocationsDrive belts Coolant reservoir SDI2263 8Maintenance and do-it-yourself Engine Cooling System Checking Engine Coolant Level VQ35HR engine Changing Engine Coolant Vehicle set-up Checking Engine OIL Level VQ35HR engine 2WD models Engine oil and filterVQ35HR engine AWD models After the operation Automatic Transmission Fluid Contact an Infiniti dealer if replacement is required Brake Fluid Brake Fluid Battery DI0137MA Variable Voltage Control System Jump Starting Spark Plugs Replacing Spark Plugs AIR CleanerIridium-tipped spark plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Replacing Brakes SELF-ADJUSTING BrakesBrake PAD Wear Indicators Rear Window Wiper Blades Fuses Engine Compartment Passenger Compartment Fusible links Intelligent KEY Battery Replacement 26Maintenance and do-it-yourself Lights Replacing Headlights Exterior and Interior Lights Replacement procedures Vanity mirror light Cargo light Wheels and Tires Tire PressureTire Pressure Monitoring System Tpms Tire inflation pressure Tire and Loading Information label Size Inflation Pressure Checking the tire pressure Tire Labeling SDI1607 Snow tires Types of TiresAll season tires Summer tires Tire rotation Changing Wheels and Tires Tire wear and damage Wear indicator Wear indicator location markReplacing wheels and tires Care of wheels Wheel balance Spare tire Temporary USE only T-type spare tire Technical and consumer information 2Technical and consumer information Capacities and Recommended Fuel Lubricants Technical and consumer information Fuel Recommendation Aftermarket fuel additives FuelOctane rating tips Engine OIL and OIL Filter RE- Commendation Technical and consumer information Engine Specifications Road wheel Wheels and TiresTire Dimensions Number is stamped as shown in the engine compartment Vehicle Identification Number VIN PlateVehicle Identification Number chassis number Vehicle Identification Number is stamped on the engine as shown Engine Serial NumberV.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. Certifica Tion Label Emission Control Information Label Air conditioner specification label is attached as shown AIR Conditioner Specification LabelTire and Loading Information Label Installing Front License Plate Vehicle Loading Information Terms 16Technical and consumer information Steps for determining correct load limit Vehicle Load Capacity Securing the Load Measurement of WeightsLoading Tips Maximum trailer loads Maximum Load LimitsTowing a Trailer 20Technical and consumer information Tongue load 22Technical and consumer information Hitch ball Towing LOAD/SPECIFICATIONTowing Safety Trailer hitch Class II hitch Safety chainsSway control device Class I hitch Trailer towing tips Trailer lightsTrailer brakes Pre-towing tips 26Technical and consumer information Automatic transmission Flat Towing Uniform Tire Quality Grading Temperature A, B and CTreadwear Traction AA, A, B and C Emission Control System Warranty Readiness for INSPECTION/ Maintenance I/M Test US only Event Data Recorders EDR It’s your right Why should you take a chance?Event of a Collision Insist on the use of Genuine Infiniti Collision Parts Index 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 Cold Tire Pressures Engine OIL RecommendationGAS Station Information