38Starting and driving | Infiniti S51-D instruction

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When the SET/COAST switch is pushed under the following conditions, the system cannot be set.

A warning chime will sound and the ICC indicators will blink.

.When the SNOW mode switch is ON (To use the ICC system, turn off the SNOW mode switch, push the MAIN switch to turn off the ICC and reset the ICC switch by pressing the MAIN switch again.)

For details about the SNOW mode switch, see “SNOW MODE SWITCH” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec- tion.

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.When the VDC system is off (To use the ICC system, turn on the VDC system. Push the MAIN switch to turn off the ICC system and reset the ICC switch by pushing the MAIN switch again.)

For details about the VDC system, see

“VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” later in this section.

.When ABS or VDC (including the trac- tion control system) is operating

.When driving into a strong light (i.e., sunlight)

.When a wheel is slipping (To use the ICC system, make sure the wheels are no longer slipping. Push the MAIN switch to turn off the ICC, and reset the ICC system by pushing the MAIN switch again.)

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Contents

Read First then Drive Safely Important Safety INFORMA- Tion Reminders for Safety Important Information about this Manual When Reading the ManualON-PAVEMENT and OFF-ROAD Driving 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 Cockpit Switch P.5-77If so equipped P.2-46 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Illustrated table of contents Instrument Panel Meters and Gauges Drive belts P.8-18 Coolant reservoir P.8-9 VQ35HR EngineEngine Compartment Drive belt location P.8-18 Coolant reservoir P.8-9 VK50VE Engine Memo Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Front Seats Front power seat adjustmentSeats Memory function Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 4Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Reclining Rear Seats Head Restraint AdjustmentFolding FRONT-SEAT Active Head RE- Straints Seat Belts Armrest if so equipped Rear armrest SSS0136A SSS0134A 10Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Infants Child SafetySmall children Larger children Injured Persons Pregnant Women Fastening the seat belts THREE-POINT Type Seat Belt 14Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Checking seat belt operation Shoulder belt height adjustment for front seatsUnfastening the seat belts Rear seat belt comfort guide Rear center seat belt Seat Belt MaintenanceSeat Belt Extenders Required Child Restraints Precautions on Child Restraints Signed to withstand only those loads Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System Latch Latch lower anchor point locations Installing child restraint Latch an- chor attachmentsLatch lower anchor location Latch webbing-mounted attachment TOP Tether Strap Child RE- Straint Installing top tether strapTop tether anchor point locations Latch rigid attachment Front facing step Child Restraint Installation Using LatchFront-facing 24Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Rear facing step Rear-facing 26Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Using the Seat Belts Child Restraint InstallationChild restraint installation using the vehicle Instructions in this section apply to 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 When selling your vehicle, we request that SRS wiring harnesses connectorsAre yellow and orange for easy identi Fication Seat Belts with Pretensioners front seats Supplemental AIR BAG Warning Light Supplemental AIR BAG Warning LabelsSRS air bag SRS side-impact air bag Repair and Replacement PROCE- Dure Instruments and controls Page Back switch Enter or tuning switchVolume control switches Source select switch Instruments and controls 4Instruments and controls Meters and Gauges Speedometer Speedometer and OdometerOdometer/twin trip odometer 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 Automatic transmission check warning light All-Wheel Drive AWD warn- ing light AWD modelsOr Anti-lock Braking System ABS warn- ing light Charge warning light Or Brake warning light Lane departure warning light orange if so equipped Engine oil pressure warning lightIntelligent Key warning light Low tire pressure warning light Preview Function warning light orange if so equipped Master warning lightRear Active Steer warning light if so equipped Seat belt warning light and chime Automatic transmission posi- tion indicator light Indicator LightsSupplemental air bag warning light Front passenger air bag status light Malfunction Indicator Light MIL High beam indicator light blue Slip indicator light Security indicator lightSmall light indicator light Sport mode indicator light if so equipped Audible Reminders DOT Matrix Liquid Crystal Display SIC3843 Indicators for Operation Time to rest indicator Intelligent Key battery discharge indicatorLow outside temperature warn Ing Cruise indicator Engine oil replacement indicator Indicators for MaintenanceOil filter replacement indicator Tire replacement indicator SIC3846 Current fuel consumption Trip ComputerElapsed time and trip odometer mls or km Distance to empty dte 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 Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defroster SwitchXenon Headlights Autolight system Headlight SwitchLighting Headlight beam select Battery saver system Adaptive Front lighting System AFS if so equipped Headlight aiming control if so equippedDaytime running light system Ca- nada only 40Instruments and controls Instrument brightness control Turn Signal Switch *1 Turn signalLane change signal 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 Sport Mode Auto ModeContinuous Damping Control Mode Select Switch if so equipped Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Switch Section for more details Adjusting the TimeClock Front Power OutletCenter console Rear console Storage CUP Holders To open the sunglasses holder, push *1 Sunglasses Holder Front Glove BOXConsole BOX Card Holder RearCoat Hooks Coat hooks are equipped beside the rear personal lights Cargo NET if so equipped Luggage Hooks if so equipped Cargo Cover if so equipped 56Instruments and controls Roof Rack if so equipped Windows Power WindowsMain power window switch driver’s side Locking passengers’ windows Passenger side power window switch Automatic Moonroof Auto reverse functionIf the windows do not close auto- matically Sunshade Seconds, power to the moonroof is can- celedTilting the moonroof Sliding the moonroof Welcome Light If the moonroof does not operate MAP Lights Interior Light Control SwitchPersonal Lights On position Vanity Mirror Lights OFF position Cargo Light Programming HomeLink 66Instruments and controls Operating the HomeLink UNI Programming HomeLink for Canadian CustomersVersal Transceiver Programming TROUBLE-DIAGNO- SIS If Your Vehicle is Stolen Clearing the Programmed IN- FormationReprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys Intelligent KEY Valet HAND-OFF Mechanical key Opening and Closing Windows with the Mechanical KEY Locking with Mechanical KEYDoors Vehicle Speed Sensing Door Lock Mechanism Locking with Power Door Lock SwitchLockout protection 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 Opening windows Using panic alarmSetting hazard indicator and horn mode Hazard indicator mode Hazard indicator and horn mode Hood Auto Closure Lift Gate Release Lever FUEL-FILLER Door Opening the FUEL-FILLER DoorFUEL-FILLER CAP 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 B Automatic anti-glare typeType a Reverse tilt-down feature if so equipped Adjusting outside mirrorsOutside Mirrors Defrosting outside mirrors ENTRY/EXIT Function Vanity Mirror Initialize entry/exit function Cancel or activate entry/exit func- tion Linking Intelligent Key to a stored memory position Cancel or activate seat synchroni- zation functionMemory Storage System Operation Confirming memory storageSelecting the memorized position 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 Available items START-UP Screen models with navigation systemStart Menu models with naviga- tion system Setting button HOW to Select Menus on Screen HOW to USE Info Button HOW to USE Status ButtonVehicle Information and Settings HOW to USE Brightness CON- Trol and Display ON/OFF Button 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-2 HOW to USE Setting ButtonAudio settings-1 Navigation settings if so equipped Audio settingsDisplay settings Cally when the ignition switch is pushed to Rear Display settings if so Equipped Beeps settings models without navigation system Volume and Beeps settings models with navigation systemPhone settings if so equipped Clock settings models with navi- gation system With navigation system-2 Others settings models with navi- gation systemWith navigation system-1 Voice Recognition settings models with navigation system Comfort & Conv. settingsCamera settings if so equipped Display Mode Language/Units settingsHOW to USE AUX Button 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 Operating Tips HOW to Adjust the ScreenBacking up behind a projecting object SAA2148 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting with the selector lever HOW to Switch the DisplayOperation Starting with the Camera button operation Front view and bird-eye view *D are displayed HOW to see Each ViewVehicle width and predicted course Lines are wider than the actual width Front and rear view Bird-eye view Moving to a steep uphill Front-side view Moving to a steep downhill Moving near a projecting object Camera Aiding Corner Sonar FunctionMoving closer to a projecting object Actual moving course HOW to Adjust the Screen View Around View Monitor Settings Side ventilators VentilatorsCenter ventilators Automatic Climate Control Without Advanced Climate Control System Accs Automatic Climate ControlAutomatic operation Manual operation Accs if so equipped Or air conditioner is turned on, the cleanAdvanced Climate Control System IN-CABIN Microfilter Servicing Climate Control Audio Operation PrecautionsRadio Audio System SAA0306 Compact Disc CD player CompactFlash CF player IPod player if so equippedUnplayable Check Disc 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 USE of this Product Implies ACCEP- Tance of the Terms below Music Box settingsGracenote Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems CF cards CleaningCD/CF CompactFlash Care Radio STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CON- Trols for Audio Source select switch Back switchVolume control switches Roof antenna AntennaWindow antenna Auxiliary Input Jacks DVD drive Displays SAA2002 Headphones Headphones Remote controllerRemote controller Precautions Remote controller and headphones battery replacementBefore Operating the DVD MO Copyright and trademark Disc selection Parental level parental controlYou can play the following disc formats with the DVD drive DVD-VIDEO VIDEO-CD DISC·AUX button Playing a DVD Pause DVD operation keysSkip Forward Skip Rewind DVD-VIDEO DVD settingsEnter 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 IC Regulatory information Regulatory InformationFCC Regulatory information Pairing Procedure Voice CommandsBluetooth trademark Control Buttons Phonebook Registration SAA1575 Making a Call Push the Enter button Receiving a CallSelect the Hang up key on the display During a Call Phone SettingPhonebook Mode Downloaded Phonebook Bluetooth SetupAutomatic Hold Use Vehicle RingtonePage Troubleshooting Guide Page Initialization How to say numbers Giving Voice Commands Getting Started Push the button to cancel a VR session or end a callChoosing a Language TALK/PHONE Send 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 Highlight Getting Started and push the Enter button Getting StartedUseful tips for correct operation Using the System Voice recognition settingsPush the Talk switch located on the steering wheel Initialization Operating tips How to speak numbers Category Command Command ListPhone Command Navigation 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 Navigation Commands Phone Commands List of help commandsAudio Commands Music Box Radio 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 THREE-WAY Catalyst Precautions When Starting and DrivingExhaust GAS carbon monoxide Tpms does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire Tire Pressure Monitoring SYS- TEM TpmsAdditional information 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 To the P Park position PUSH-BUTTON Ignition SwitchStart Function Operating range for starting the engine Lock Normal parking position PUSH-BUTTON Ignition Switch PositionsACC Accessories OFF Intelligent KEY Battery DIS- ChargeOn Normal operating position Starting the Engine Before Starting the Engine Speed automatic transmission Automatic TransmissionStarting the vehicle Driving the Vehicle Selector lever Shifting Paddle shifter DS Drive Sport modeManual shift mode 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 Lane departure warning light orange LDW switchLDW system operation Lane Departure Prevention LDP System Temporary disabled status at high temperaturePrecautions on LDP system 22Starting and driving Automatic deactivation LDP on indicator light green/ Warning Light orangeLDP system operation 24Starting and driving Cruise Control Precautions on Cruise Control Cruise Control Operations Page 28Starting and driving Precautions on VEHICLE-TO-VE- Hicle Distance Control Mode VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE Distance Control ModeSelecting the VEHICLE-TO-VEHI- CLE 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 Off. To turn on the system, push the FCW/ LDW switch again FCW/LDW switchFor the sensor maintenance, see Intelli FCW system operation Precautions on IBA System Reflectors on the road IBA system operation Increasing Fuel Economy BREAK-IN Schedule SSD0336 Page Curb PARKING/PARKING on HillsHeaded Uphill with Curb Continuous Damping Control if so equipped Power Steering Using the brakes Braking PrecautionsVacuum assisted brakes Wet brakes Brake Assist Brake Assist SSD0471 Self-test feature How to handle the sensorUsing the system Normal operation Page Freeing a Frozen Door Lock BatteryAntifreeze Draining of Coolant Water Special Winter Equipment For all-wheel driveDriving on Snow or ICE Engine Block Heater if so equippedPage 82Starting and driving Case of emergency Flat Tire Roadside Assistance Program Stopping the vehicle Changing a Flat TireBlocking wheels If you have a flat tire, follow the instruc- tions below 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 models Towing Recommended by InfinitiTwo-Wheel Drive 2WD models All-wheel drive models All-Wheel Drive AWD models Rocking a stuck vehicle Vehicle Recovery freeing a stuck vehiclePulling a stuck vehicle Appearance and care Waxing Cleaning ExteriorWashing Underbody Removing SpotsGlass Aluminum Alloy Wheels Floor Mats Cleaning Interior Floor mat positioning aid TemperatureSeat Belts Moisture To Protect Your Vehicle from Corrosion Air pollution Maintenance and do-it-yourself General Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceWhere to GO for Service Explanation of Maintenance Items Inside the vehicle Under the hood and vehicle Maintenance Precautions Drive belts Coolant reservoir Engine Compartment Check LocationsEngine oil filler cap 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 AWD models Engine oil and filterVQ35HR engine 2WD 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 Iridium-tipped spark plugs AIR CleanerReplacing Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Replacing Brake PAD Wear Indicators SELF-ADJUSTING BrakesRear Window Wiper Blades Brakes 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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tpms Tire PressureTire inflation pressure Wheels and Tires Tire and Loading Information label Size Inflation Pressure Checking the tire pressure Tire Labeling SDI1607 All season tires Types of TiresSummer tires Snow tires Tire rotation Changing Wheels and Tires Replacing wheels and tires Wear indicator Wear indicator location markTire wear and damage 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 Octane rating tips FuelAftermarket fuel additives Engine OIL and OIL Filter RE- Commendation Technical and consumer information Engine Specifications Tire Wheels and TiresRoad wheel Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number chassis number Vehicle Identification Number VIN PlateVehicle Identification Number is stamped as shown in the engine compartment V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. Certifica Tion Label Engine Serial NumberEmission Control Information Label Number is stamped on the engine as shown Tire and Loading Information Label AIR Conditioner Specification LabelAir conditioner specification label is attached as shown Installing Front License Plate Vehicle Loading Information Terms 16Technical and consumer information Steps for determining correct load limit Vehicle Load Capacity Loading Tips Measurement of WeightsSecuring the Load Towing a Trailer Maximum Load LimitsMaximum trailer loads 20Technical and consumer information Tongue load 22Technical and consumer information Towing Safety Towing LOAD/SPECIFICATIONTrailer hitch Hitch ball Sway control device Safety chainsClass I hitch Class II hitch Trailer brakes Trailer lightsPre-towing tips Trailer towing tips 26Technical and consumer information Automatic transmission Flat Towing Treadwear Temperature A, B and CTraction AA, A, B and C Uniform Tire Quality Grading Emission Control System Warranty Readiness for INSPECTION/ Maintenance I/M Test US only Event Data Recorders EDR Event of a Collision Why should you take a chance?Insist on the use of Genuine Infiniti Collision Parts It’s your right Index 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 GAS Station Information Engine OIL RecommendationCold Tire Pressures