Infiniti M37 (2011 year). Manual

Switching procedure :

To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime)

operation, push the LOCK

䊊

and UN-

LOCK

䊊

buttons on the Intelligent Key

simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.

● When the hazard indicator mode is set, the

hazard indicator flashes 3 times.

● When the hazard indicator and horn mode is

set, the hazard indicator flashes once and
the horn chirps once.

1. Pull the hood lock release handle

䊊

located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.

2. Pull the lever

䊊

up at the front of the

hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.

3. When closing the hood, slowly close the

hood down to latch both the right and left
locks. Push the hood down to lock the
hood securely into place.

WARNING

● Make sure the hood is completely closed and

latched before driving. Failure to do so could
cause the hood to fly open and result in an
accident.

● If you see steam or smoke coming from the

engine compartment, to avoid injury do not
open the hood.

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WARNING

● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This

could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS
(carbon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

● Closely supervise children when they are

around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where they
could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk closed, when not in
use, and prevent children’s access to Intelli-
gent Keys.

TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH

The trunk lid release switch

䊊

is located on the

instrument panel.

To open the trunk lid, push the release switch.
To close, push the trunk lid down.

You can open the trunk lid with Intelligent Key.
(See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” page 3-6 or
“REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM” earlier in
this section.)

TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCH

The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch

䊊

when the Intelli-

gent Key is within the operating range of the
trunk lock/unlock function regardless of the
inside lock knob position. (See “INTELLIGENT
KEY SYSTEM” earlier in this section.)

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OPENING WITH KEY

To open the trunk lid, insert the mechanical key
to the trunk key cylinder and turn the key to the
right side of the vehicle. To close, remove the
key and push the trunk lid down.

TRUNK OPEN BUTTON

The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the

TRUNK OPEN button

on the Intelligent

Key for more than 1 second.

TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCEL
SWITCH

When the switch located inside the glove box is
in the OFF position

䊊

, the power to the trunk

lid will be canceled and the trunk lid cannot be
opened by the trunk lid release switch, the
trunk open request switch or the TRUNK button
on the Intelligent Key.

When you have to leave the vehicle with a valet
and want to keep your belongings safe in the
glove box and the trunk, push this switch to OFF
and lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
Then leave the vehicle and the Intelligent Key
with the valet and keep the mechanical key with
you.

See “KEYS” earlier in this section.

To connect the power to the trunk lid, push the
switch to the ON

䊊

position.

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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE

WARNING

Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing and
becoming locked in the trunk where they could
be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with
the trunk lid securely latched, when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to Intelligent
Keys.

The interior trunk lid release mechanism allows
opening of the trunk lid in the event that people
become locked inside the trunk or in the event
of the loss of electrical power such as a dis-
charged battery.

Releasing inside the trunk

To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handle

䊊

until the lock releases and

push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark after
a brief exposure to ambient light.

The handle is located on the back of the trunk
lid as illustrated.

Releasing from the rear seat

You can access the release handle through the
trunk pass-through (rear seat armrest). (See
“ARMREST” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system” section.)

To open the trunk lid from the rear seat, pull the
release handle towards front of vehicle until the
lock releases.

OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR

To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-filler
door by using one of the following operations,
then push the upper left side of the door.

● Push the door handle request switch with

the Intelligent Key carried with you.

● Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent

Key.

● Insert the mechanical key into the door lock

cylinder and turn it to the rear of the vehicle.

● Push the power door lock switch to the

UNLOCK position.

To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and
lock all doors by operating the door handle

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request switch, the LOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key, the mechanical key or the power door
lock switch.

FUEL-FILLER CAP

WARNING

● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly

explosive under certain conditions. You
could be burned or seriously injured if it is
misused or mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refueling.

● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after

the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automati-
cally. Continued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possi-
bly a fire.

● Use only an original equipment type fuel-

filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper operation of
the fuel system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It could
also cause the malfunction indicator light to
come on.

● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to at-

tempt to start your vehicle.

● Do not fill a portable fuel container in the

vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause
an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or
gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when filling
portable fuel containers:

– Always place the container on the ground

when filling.

– Do not use electronic devices when filling.

– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the

container while you are filling it.

– Use only approved portable fuel contain-

ers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION

● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it

away with water to avoid paint damage.

● Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler

tube, then tighten until the fuel-filler cap
clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the

malfunction

indicator light (MIL) to illuminate. If the

light illuminates because the fuel-

filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or in-
stall the cap and continue to drive the ve-
hicle. 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.

● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning (if so

equipped) will appear if the fuel-filler cap is
not properly tightened. Failure to tighten the
fuel-filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning (if so equipped) appears may
cause the

Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL) to illuminate.

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To remove the fuel-filler cap:

1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to

remove.

2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder

䊊

while refueling.

To install the fuel-filler cap:

1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the

fuel-filler tube.

2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until it

clicks. The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting
type.

LOOSE FUEL CAP warning (if so
equipped)

The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled.

To turn off the warning, perform the following:

1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as

soon

possible.

(See

“FUEL-FILLER

CAP”.)

2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.

3. Push the • switch

䊊

on the right side of

the combination meter panel for longer
than 1 second to turn off the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning after tightening the fuel cap.

WARNING

● Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-

ing. You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.

● Do not adjust the steering wheel any closer

to you than is necessary for proper steering
operation and comfort. The driver’s air bag
inflates with great force. If you are unre-
strained, leaning forward, sitting sideways
or out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You
may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the air bag if you are up against it when
it inflates. Always sit back against the seat-
back and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel. Always use the seat belts.

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ELECTRIC OPERATION
Tilt or telescopic operation

Move the lever to adjust the steering wheel up
or down, forward or rearward to the desired
position.

Entry/Exit function operation :

The automatic drive positioner system will
make the steering wheel move up automatically
when the driver’s door is opened with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position. This lets
the driver get into and out of the seat more
easily.

For more information, see “AUTOMATIC DRIVE
POSITIONER” later in this section.

1. To block glare from the front, swing down

the main sun visor

䊊

2. To block glare from the side, remove the

main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side

䊊

3. Slide the sun visor

䊊

in or out as needed.

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INSIDE MIRROR

Adjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.

Automatic anti-glare type

The inside mirror is designed so that it auto-
matically changes reflection according to the
intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.

The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.

When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light

䊊

will illuminate and excessive

glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced.

Push the “

䡩” switch

䊊

to make the inside

rearview mirror operate normally. The indicator
light will turn off. Push the “I” switch

䊊

to turn

the system on.

Do not allow any object to cover the sensors

䊊

or apply glass cleaner on them. Doing so will
reduce the sensitivity of the sensor, resulting in
improper operation.

For the HomeLink

姞 Universal Transceiver opera-

tion,

see

“HomeLink

姞 UNIVERSAL TRANS-

CEIVER” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.

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OUTSIDE MIRRORS

WARNING

Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they appear. Be
careful when moving to the right. Using only
this mirror could cause an accident. Use the
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to
properly judge distances to other objects.

Adjusting outside mirrors

The outside mirror control switch is located on
the armrest.

The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

Move the switch right or left to select the right
or left side mirror

䊊

, then adjust using the

control switch

䊊

Defrosting outside mirrors

The outside mirrors will be heated when the
rear window defroster switch is operated.

CAUTION

● Do not touch the mirrors while they are mov-

ing. Your hand may be pinched, and the mir-
ror may malfunction.

● Do not drive with the mirrors stored. You will

be unable to see behind the vehicle.

● If the mirrors were folded or unfolded by

hand, there is a chance that the mirror will
move forward or backward during driving. If
the mirrors were folded or unfolded by hand,
be sure to adjust them again electrically be-
fore driving.

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Foldable outside mirrors

The outside rearview mirror remote control op-
erates when the ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.

To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push the
outside rearview mirror folding switch to the
CLOSE position

䊊

. To unfold, push to the OPEN

position

䊊

If mirrors are manually operated or bumped, the
mirror body can become loose at the pivot
point. To correct electronic mirror operation,
cycle mirrors by pushing the “CLOSE” switch
until completely closed, then push “OPEN” until
mirror is in the open position.

Reverse tilt-down feature

When backing up the vehicle, the right and left
outside mirrors will turn downward automati-
cally to provide better rear visibility.

1. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion.

2. Move the selector lever to the R (Reverse)

position.

3. Select the right or left side mirror by

operating

the

outside

mirror

control

switch.

4. The outside mirror surface moves down-

ward.

When one of the following conditions has oc-
curred, the outside mirror surface will return to
its original position.

● The selector lever is moved to any position

other than R (Reverse).

● The outside mirror control switch is set to

the center position.

● The ignition switch is pushed to the OFF

position.

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VANITY MIRROR

To use the front vanity mirror, pull down the sun
visor and pull up the cover.

The automatic drive positioner system has four
features:

● Entry/exit function
● Seat synchronization function
● Memory storage
● Setting memory function

ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION

This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and steering column will automatically move
when the selector lever is in the P (Park)
position. This allows the driver to get into and
out of the driver’s seat more easily.

The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering wheel will move up when the driver’s
door is opened with the ignition switch in the
LOCK position.

The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return
to the previous positions when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ACC position.

The driver’s seat will not return to the previous
positions if the seat or steering adjusting
switch is operated when the seat is at the exit
position.

Cancel or activate entry/exit function

The selector lever must be in the P (Park)
position with the ignition switch in the OFF
position.

The entry/exit function can be activated or
canceled by pressing and holding the SET
switch for more than 10 seconds.

The indicator lights on the memory switches (1
and 2) will blink once when the function is
canceled, and the indicator lights will blink
twice when the function is activated. Note that
the indicator lights may illuminate after 5 sec-
onds while holding the SET switch. This indi-
cates readiness for linking the Intelligent Key to
a stored memory position. Keep the SET switch
pressed for more than 10 seconds to turn on or
off the entry/exit function.

The entry/exit function can also be activated or
canceled if the “Lift Steering Wheel on Exit” key
or “Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit” key is turned
to ON or OFF in the “Comfort & Conv.” settings.
(See “VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS” in
the “4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section.)

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Initialize entry/exit function

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the entry/exit function will not work
though this function was set on before. In such
a case, after connecting the battery or replacing
with a new fuse, open and close the driver’s
door more than two times after the ignition
switch is turned from the ON position to the
LOCK position. The entry/exit function will be
activated.

SEAT SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTION

The seat synchronization function automatically
adjusts the positions of the steering wheel and
outside mirrors when the seat is adjusted using
the power seat switches.

However, the steering wheel and outside mir-
rors will not move if the seat is adjusted over
the maximum thresholds. The system considers
that the steering wheel and outside mirror
adjustments are not necessary because the
seat may not be adjusted for the driving posi-
tion. Note that the function is set to disabled as
the factory default setting.

The seat synchronization function operates un-
der the following conditions:

● The ignition switch is in the ON position.
● The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
If the outside mirrors or the steering wheel
reaches its maximum adjustment, the function
is automatically disabled. Restart the function
by selecting a previously stored seat memory
position using the memory switches (1 or 2). An
Intelligent Key that was previously linked to the
stored seat memory can also be used to restart
the function.

If a seat position was not previously stored in
the seat memory, restart the function by adjust-
ing the steering wheel and outside mirrors
manually for your best driving position and then
drive the vehicle above 4 MPH (7 km/h).

Cancel or activate seat
synchronization function

The selector lever must be in the P (Park)
position with the ignition switch in the ACC
position.

MEMORY STORAGE

Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering
column and outside mirrors can be stored in the
automatic drive positioner memory. Follow
these procedures to use the memory system.

1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)

position.

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2. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion.

3. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column

and outside mirrors to the desired posi-
tions by manually operating each adjust-
ing switch. For additional information, see
“SEATS” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system”
section and “TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING”
page 3-21 and “OUTSIDE MIRRORS” ear-
lier in this section.

4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 sec-

onds, push the memory switch (1 or 2)
fully for at least 1 second.

The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will stay on for approximately 5 sec-
onds after pushing the switch.

If memory is stored in the same memory
switch, the previous memory will be deleted.

Linking Intelligent Key to a stored
memory position

The Intelligent Key can be linked to a stored
memory position with the following procedure.

1. Follow the steps for storing a memory

position.

2. While the indicator light for the memory

switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-

onds, push the

button on the Intel-

ligent Key. If the indicator light blinks, the
Intelligent Key is linked to that memory
setting.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF position,

and then push the

button on the Intelli-

gent Key. The driver’s seat, steering wheel and
outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position.

Confirming memory storage

● Push the ignition switch to the ON position

and push the SET switch. If the main memory
has not been stored, the indicator light will
come on for approximately 0.5 second.
When the memory has stored in position, the
indicator light will stay on for approximately
5 seconds.

● If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the

fuse opens, the memory will be canceled. In
this case, reset the desired position using
the previous procedure.

● If optional Intelligent Keys are added to your

vehicle, the memory storage procedure to
switch 1 or 2 and linking Intelligent Key
procedure to a stored memory position
should be performed again for each Intelli-

gent Key. For additional Intelligent Key infor-
mation, see “KEYS” earlier in this section.

Selecting the memorized position

1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)

position.

2. Use one of the following methods to move

the driver’s seat, the outside mirrors and
the steering wheel.

● Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion and push the memory switch (1 or 2)
fully for at least 1 second.

● Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s

door, push the memory switch (1 or 2)
fully for at least 1 second.

The driver’s seat, steering column and out-
side mirrors will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light flashing,
and then the light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.

SETTING MEMORY FUNCTION

The status of the following settings can be
linked to the Intelligent Key and the memorized
settings can be available for each Intelligent
Key.

● Climate control system
● Navigation system (if so equipped)

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● Audio system

To use the memory function, lock the doors with
the Intelligent Key that is linked to the settings.

To enable the memorized settings:

1. Carry the Intelligent Key that is linked to

the settings, and unlock the doors by
pushing the driver’s door handle request

switch or UNLOCK

button on the

Intelligent Key.

2. Push the ignition switch to the “ON”

position. “Connection with the key has
been done” will be displayed on the
screen and the memorized settings are
available (only when a new Intelligent Key
is used).

SYSTEM OPERATION

The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:

● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH

(7 km/h).

● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s

seat and steering column is turned on while
the automatic drive positioner is operating.

● When the memory switch 1 or 2 is not

pushed for at least 1 second.

● When the seat, steering column and outside

mirrors have already been moved to the
memorized position.

● When no position is stored in the memory

switch.

● When the engine is started while moving the

automatic drive positioner.

● When the selector lever is moved from the P

(Park) position to any other position. (How-
ever, it will not be canceled if the switch is
pushed while the seat and steering column
are returning to the previous positions
(entry/exit function).)

● When the driver’s door remains open for

more than 45 seconds and the ignition
switch is not in the ON position.

● The seat synchronization function is auto-

matically disabled if the outside mirrors or
steering wheel reaches its maximum adjust-
ment.

● The seat synchronization function will not

operate if the seat is adjusted over one of
the following maximum thresholds:

– Seat sliding: 3.0 in (76 mm)

– Seatback reclining: 9.1 degrees

– Seat lifter (rear side): 0.8 in (20 mm)

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