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● Push the BACK button once to return to the

previous screen.

● If you want to cancel the command, push

and hold the TALK

switch for 1 sec-

ond. The message “Voice canceled” will be
announced.

● To skip the voice guidance function and give

the command immediately, press the TALK

switch to interrupt the system. Re-

member to speak after the tone.

● If you want to adjust the volume of the

system feedback, push the volume control
switch (+ or

⫺) on the steering wheel or use

the audio system volume knob while the
system is making an announcement.

How to speak numbers :

INFINITI Voice Recognition requires a certain
way to speak numbers when giving voice com-
mands. Refer to the following examples.

General rule

Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used. (For
example, if you would like to say 500, “five zero
zero” can be used, but “five hundred” cannot.

Phone numbers

Speak phone numbers according to the follow-
ing examples:

● 1-800-662-6200

– “Dial one eight zero zero six six two six

two zero zero.”

Note 1: For the best voice recognition phone
dialing results, say phone numbers as single
digits.

Note 2: You cannot say 555-6000 as “five five
five six thousands”.

Note 3: When speaking a house number, speak
the number “0” as “zero”. If the letter “o (Oh)”
is included in the house number, it will not be
recognized as the number “0 (zero)” even if you
speak “oh” instead of “zero”. Please speak
“zero” for the number “0 (zero)”, “oh” for the
letter “o (oh)”.

Speaker adaptation function (for
Alternate Command Mode)

The voice recognition system has a function to
learn the user’s voice for better voice recogni-
tion performance. The system can memorize the
voices of up to three persons.

Having the system learn the user’s voice:

1. Push the SETTING button on the instru-

ment panel and select the “Others” key.

2. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.

3. Select the “Speaker Adaptation” key.

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4. Select the user whose voice is memorized

by the system.

5. Select the “Start Speaker Adaptation

Learning” key.

6. Select a category to be learned by the

system from the following list.

● Phone Commands
● Navigation Commands
● Information Commands
● Audio Commands
● Help Commands

The voice commands in the category are
displayed.

7. Select a voice command and then push

the ENTER button.

The voice recognition system starts.

8. The system requests that you repeat a

command after a tone.

9. After the tone sounds and the icon on the

screen changes from

speak the command that the system re-
quested.

10. When the system has recognized the

voice command, the voice of the user is
learned.

Push the

switch or BACK button to return

to the previous screen.

If the system has learned the command cor-
rectly, the voice command status on the right
side of the command turns from “None” to
“Stored”.

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Speaker Adaptation function settings :

Edit User Name

Edit the user name using the keypad displayed
on the screen.

Delete Voice Data

Resets the user’s voice that the voice recogni-
tion system has learned.

Continuous Learning

When this item is turned to ON, you can have
the system learn the voice commands in suc-
cession, without selecting commands one by
one.

Minimize voice feedback (for
Alternate Command Mode)

To minimize the voice feedback from the sys-
tem, perform the following steps.

1. Push the SETTING button on the instru-

ment panel.

2. Select the “Others” key.

3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.

4. Select the “Minimize Voice Feedback”

key.

5. The setting is turned to ON and the voice

guidance will now be reduced when using
the Voice Recognition system.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide for
the appropriate error.

Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved.

Symptom/error message

Solution

Displays “COMMAND NOT RECOGNIZED” or the
system fails to interpret the command correctly.

1. Ensure that the command format is valid, see “Command List” earlier in this section.

2. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level.

3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive, for example, windows open or defrost on.
NOTE:
If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.

4. If optional words of the command have been omitted, then the command should be tried with these

in place.

The system consistently selects the wrong voic-
etag in the phonebook.

1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. (See “BLUETOOTH

姞 HANDS-

FREE PHONE SYSTEM (models with navigation system)” earlier in this section; page 4-86.)

2. Replace one of the voicetags being confused with a different voicetag.

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WARNING

● Do not leave children or adults who would

normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause severe
or possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.

● 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 rear seatback and trunk lid
securely latched when not in use, and pre-
vent children’s access to car keys.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain

colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause
unconsciousness or death.

● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-

ing the vehicle, drive with all windows fully
open, and have the vehicle inspected
immediately.

● Do not run the engine in closed spaces such

as a garage.

● Do not park the vehicle with the engine run-

ning for any extended length of time.

● Keep the trunk lid closed while driving, oth-

erwise exhaust gases could be drawn into
the passenger compartment. If you must
drive with the trunk lid open, follow these
precautions:

1) Open all the windows.

2) Set the

air recirculation to off and

the fan control to high to circulate the air.

● If electrical wiring or other cable connec-

tions must pass to a trailer through the seal
on the trunk lid or the body, follow the manu-
facturer’s recommendation to prevent car-
bon monoxide entry into the vehicle.

● The exhaust system and body should be in-

spected by a qualified mechanic whenever:

– The vehicle is raised for service.

– You suspect that exhaust fumes are en-

tering into the passenger compartment.

– You notice a change in the sound of the

exhaust system.

– You have had an accident involving dam-

age to the exhaust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.

WARNING

● The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are

very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable
materials away from the exhaust system
components.

● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam-

mable materials such as dry grass, waste
paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a
fire.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
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CAUTION

● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from

leaded gasoline seriously reduce the three-
way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust
pollutants.

● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in

the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys-
tems can cause overrich fuel flow into the
three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat.
Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or
if noticeable loss of performance or other
unusual operating conditions are detected.
Have the vehicle inspected promptly by an
INFINITI retailer.

● Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel

level. Running out of fuel could cause the
engine to misfire, damaging the three-way
catalyst.

● Do not race the engine while warming it up.
● Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the

engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Additional information

● The TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure

of the spare tire.

● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle

is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h).
Also, this system may not detect a sudden
drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire
while driving).

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● The low tire pressure warning light does not

automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.

● The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning (if so

equipped) appears in the dot matrix liquid
crystal display when the low tire pressure
warning light is illuminated and low tire pres-
sure is detected. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
warning (if so equipped) turns off when the
low tire pressure warning light turns off.

● The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning does not

appear if the tire pressure warning light
illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.

● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on

the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to illumi-
nate. If the warning light illuminates in low
ambient temperature, check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires.

● You can also check the pressure of all tires

(except the spare tire) on the display screen.
The order of the tire pressure figures dis-
played on the screen does not correspond
with the actual order of the tire position. See
“TIRE PRESSURE information” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.

For additional information, see “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MONI-
TORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.

WARNING

● If the low tire pressure warning light illumi-

nates or LOW PRESSURE information is dis-
played on the monitor screen while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently damage the
tires and increase the likelihood of tire fail-
ure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result in
serious personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure
to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information

label to turn the low tire pressure warning
light OFF. If the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a
tire may be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace
it with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See
“FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for changing a flat tire.)

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is

replaced, the TPMS will not function and the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting.

● Replacing tires with those not originally

specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.

● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire

sealant into the tires, as this may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.

CAUTION

● The TPMS may not function properly when

the wheels are equipped with tire chains or
the wheels are buried in snow.

● Do not place metalized film or any metal

parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This
may cause poor reception of the signals from
the tire pressure sensors, and the TPMS will
not function properly.

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Some devices and transmitters may temporarily
interfere with the operation of the TPMS and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. Some examples are:

– Facilities or electric devices using similar

radio frequencies are near the vehicle.

– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is

being used in or near the vehicle.

– If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/AC

converter is being used in or near the vehicle.

FCC Notice:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner may result in loss of control or
an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma-
neuvers, because these driving practices could
cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

with any vehicle, a loss of control could result in
a collision with other vehicles or objects, or
cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if the
loss of control causes the vehicle to slide side-
ways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid
driving when tired. Never drive when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
scription or over-the-counter drugs which may
cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt
as outlined in the “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety
— Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section of this manual, and also in-
struct your passengers to do so.

Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.

In a rollover crash, an

unbelted or improperly belted person is signifi-

cantly more likely to be injured or killed than a
person properly wearing a seat belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

While driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If
this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel

with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-

celerator pedal to gradually slow the ve-
hicle.

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the

vehicle to follow the road while the ve-
hicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt to
drive the vehicle back onto the road sur-
face until vehicle speed is reduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn

the steering wheel until both tires return
to the road surface. When all tires are on
the road surface, steer the vehicle to stay
in the appropriate driving lane.

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● If you decide that it is not safe to return

the vehicle to the road surface based on
vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gradu-
ally slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe
place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due
to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure
loss can also be caused by driving on under-
inflated tires.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially at high-
way speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. See
“WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”
while driving maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase the chance
of losing control of the vehicle if there is a
sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control
of the vehicle may cause a collision and result
in personal injury.

● The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the

direction of the flat tire.

● Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
● Do not rapidly release the accelerator pedal.
● Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel

with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.

3. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-

celerator pedal to gradually slow the ve-
hicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe loca-

tion off the road and away from traffic if
possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually

stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

either contact a roadside emergency ser-
vice to change the tire or see “CHANGING
A FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emer-
gency” section of this Owner’s Manual.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces co-
ordination, delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol in-
creases the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others. Addition-
ally, if you are injured in an accident, alcohol
can increase the severity of the injury.

INFINITI is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive under the influ-
ence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people
are injured or killed in alcohol-related acci-
dents. Although the local laws vary on what is
considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is
that alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of alco-
hol.

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Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And
that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter,
prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if
your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired
by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical con-
dition.

INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

● Do not drive beyond the performance capa-

bility of the tires, even with Intelligent AWD
engaged. Accelerating quickly, sharp steer-
ing maneuvers or sudden braking may cause
loss of control.

● Always use tires of the same type, size,

brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or ra-
dial), and tread pattern on all four wheels.
Install tire chains on the rear wheels when
driving on slippery roads and drive carefully.

● This vehicle is not designed for offroad

(rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy or
muddy roads that tires may get stuck in.

● For AWD equipped vehicles, do not attempt

to raise two wheels off the ground and shift
the transmission to any D (Drive) or R (Re-
verse) position with the engine running. Do-
ing so may result in drivetrain damage or
unexpected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.

● Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped ve-

hicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer, (such as
the dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equipment
even if the other two wheels are raised off
the ground. Make sure you inform test facil-
ity personnel that your vehicle is equipped
with AWD before it is placed on a dynamom-
eter. Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result in seri-
ous vehicle damage or personal injury.

● When a wheel is off the ground due to an

unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel
excessively.

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emer-
gency. (The engine will stop when the ignition
switch is pushed 3 consecutive times or the
ignition switch is pushed and held for more
than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a
crash and serious injury.

Before

operating

the

push-button

ignition

switch, be sure to move the selector lever to the
P (Park) position.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

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OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION

The Intelligent Key can only be used for starting
the engine when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range

䊊

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present near
the operating location, the Intelligent Key sys-
tem’s operating range becomes narrower and
may not function properly.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine.

● The trunk area is not included in the operat-

ing range but the Intelligent Key may func-
tion.

● If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instru-

ment panel, rear parcel shelf, inside the
glove box or door pocket, the Intelligent Key
may not function.

● If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door

or window outside the vehicle, the Intelli-
gent Key may function.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch
position will change as follows:

● Push center once to change to ACC.
● Push center two times to change to ON.
● Push center three times to change to OFF.

(No position illuminates.)

● Push center four times to return to ACC.
● Open or close any door to return to LOCK

during the OFF position.

The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-
theft steering lock device.

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In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/8 of a right or left turn
from the straight up position.

To lock the steering wheel, shift the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. To unlock the steer-
ing wheel, push the ignition switch. If the steer-
ing lock release malfunction indicator appears
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display, push the
push-button ignition switch again while lightly
turning the steering wheel right and left. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.)

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the
push-button ignition switch cannot be turned
from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis-
play between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows:

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

position.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-

tion. The ignition switch position indicator
will not illuminate.

3. Open the door. The ignition switch will

change to the LOCK position.

The selector lever can be moved from the P (Park)
position if the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion and the brake pedal is depressed.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS

LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.

The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while carrying the
Intelligent Key.

ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.

OFF

The engine can be turned off without locking
the steering wheel.

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button
ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the
engine is not running for an extended period.
This can discharge the battery.

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving perform the following procedure:

● Rapidly push the push-button ignition

switch 3 consecutive times or

● Push and hold the push-button ignition

switch for more than 2 seconds.

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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is dis-
charged, or environmental conditions interfere
with the Intelligent Key operation, start the
engine according to the following procedure:

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

position.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelli-

gent Key as illustrated. (A chime will
sound.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depressing

the brake pedal within 10 seconds after
the chime sounds. The engine will start.

After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the brake
pedal, the ignition switch position will change
to ACC.

NOTE:
● When the ignition switch is pushed to the

ACC or ON position or the engine is started by
the above procedures, the Intelligent Key
system warning light may blink in yellow
even if the Intelligent Key is inside the ve-
hicle. This is not a malfunction. To stop the
warning light from blinking, touch the igni-
tion switch with the Intelligent Key again.

● If the Intelligent Key system warning light in

the meter is blinking in green, replace the
battery as soon as possible. (See “INTELLI-
GENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-

ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.

● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance

and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.

● Lock all doors.
● Position seat and adjust head restraints.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to

do likewise.

● Check the operation of warning lights when

the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section.)

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or

N (Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)

The starter is designed not to operate unless
the selector lever is in either of the above
positions.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion. Depress the brake pedal and push
the ignition switch to start the engine.

To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.

● If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

● If the engine is very hard to start because

it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion to start cranking the engine. After 5
or 6 seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After cranking
the engine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine

with your foot off the

accelerator pedal by depressing the brake
pedal and pushing the push-button igni-
tion switch to start the engine. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the
above procedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start,
push the ignition switch to OFF and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.

Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the en-
gine while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather. In cold weather, keep the
engine running for a minimum of 2 - 3
minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.

When racing the engine up to 4,000 rpm
(VK56VD engine) or 4,500 rpm (VQ37VHR
engine) or more under no load condition, the
engine will enter the fuel cut mode.

5. To stop the engine, shift the selector lever

to the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.

In preparation for the next engine start, the
engine may have a slightly delayed shutoff
after pushing the ignition switch to the OFF
position, depending on the driving condi-
tions (VK56VD engine models).

STARTING THE ENGINE

Starting and driving

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Infiniti M37 (2011 year). Manual - part 19